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On January 4, 2016, India notified its draft regulation related to residue levels for pharmacologically active substances to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

On January 4, 2016, India notified its draft regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

On January 4, 2016, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) its draft regulation regarding the removal of zinc from its list of metal contaminants.

FSSAI postponed additional labeling requirements for pre-packaged foods, edible oils, and fats, until July 1, 2016.

FSSAI amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, regarding standards for levels of melamine present in infant formula and other foods.

On January 4, 2016, India notified its draft regulation related to standards and labeling requirements for irradiated foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for comments.

DGFT published a notification stating that all imported apples (falling under HS Code 08081000 of chapter 8) be limited to a single port of entry, namely the Nhava Sheva Port complex in Mumbai.

On April 28, 2015, the European Parliament approved the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes a 7 percent cap on food crop based biofuels for the transport sector.

Egypt’s economy is rebounding registering its largest growth rate since the outbreak of the 2011 revolution, growing by 4.2 percent in FY 2014/15.

Greece as a member of the European Union follows the EU directives and regulations.

This report provides updated contact information for Greece and gives an overview of Greek food laws in the EU context.

2014 retail food sector sales in Hong Kong reached $11.47 billion, representing growth of 6.7% from 2013.