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The application for commercial release of Ghana’s first genetically engineered (GE) product - Bt cowpea is now ready to be submitted to the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) for approval....

In 2009, Serbia adopted the current Law on Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs), which strictly prohibits the importation, production, or commercial growing of genetically engineered crops.

Analysts predict that the current severe drought in Thailand will cause losses in agricultural production estimated at approximately 26 billion Thai Baht (U.S. $840 million)....

Hemp cultivation in Italy is legal since January 2017 when the Italian law No. 242/2016 promoting hemp cultivation and its industrial uses entered into force, leading to a sector revival....

Consumer demand in Bulgaria for organic foods and beverages has grown in recent years due to economic stability, improved purchasing power, and growing popularity for products perceived as healthful.

Mexico's chicken meat production continues growing at an estimated 3 percent pace, reflecting a positive decade-long trend.

Updated Sections: Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section IV. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section IX. Import Procedures and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

All links have been updated in all sections of the report.

This report was updated to reflect certification requirements for pet food, table eggs and egg products.

On January 9, 2020, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the unified veterinary requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) via G/SPS/N/RUS/175.

Global Affairs Canada published policy options for the allocation and administration rules for all tariff rate quotas (TRQs) related to supply-managed products (i.e., dairy, poultry and eggs).

An ongoing, severe economic and political crisis in the country has led to hyperinflation and contributed to falling U.S. agricultural product exports.