On September 10, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the veterinary drug Betamethasone via G/SPS/N/JPN/600.
On November 29, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals, veterinary drugs....
On November 2, 2018, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notice to extend the timeline for imports of specialty foods for special medical....
On May 5, 1989, the Government of Senegal passed Decree 89-543; this decree is still in effect and provides food safety regulations for meat and meat products, including ante and post mortem....
On December 1, 2008, the Government of Mali signed the National Biosafety Law 08-042. The law outlines the approval process for genetically engineered (GE) products developed domestically....
On February 19, 1969, the Government of Senegal passed Decree 69-132; this decree is still in effect and regulates the trade and transportation of fresh, frozen, dried, canned....
Seventeen U.S. exhibitors reported over $7.39 million in sales following a successful Asia Fruit Logistica 2018 trade show held in Hong Kong September 5 to 7.
ATO Hong Kong supported five major trade shows in Hong Kong in 2018 that attracted more than 78,000 buyers and maximized marketing opportunities for over 100 U.S. exhibitors....
On October 28, 2018, the Israeli ministries of Finance and Agriculture, together with the Israeli Farmers Association, the Association of Israeli Cattle Breeders and the Israeli Dairy Association....
On November 2, 2018, the Government of India’s (GOI) Ministry of Finance (MOF) extended the implementation date of an increase in the Basic Custom Duty on several U.S. agricultural products....
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a guidance note summarizing the use of stickers on food products (primarily fresh fruits and vegetables)....
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the 2018 Fortification of Foods Regulations.
