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Government of Sri Lanka has notified revision of a Special Commodity Levy (SCL) under 20 Harmonized System (HS) headings; the notification is effective for 6 months, beginning May 22.

The government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has enacted stringent measures to counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

In MY 2020/21 Sri Lanka expects a healthy rice paddy harvest with a forecast of 4.4 million metric tons. The MY 2019/20 harvest would surpass the national target for self-sufficiency.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified revision of a Special Commodity Levy on imported fruits under 4 Harmonized System (HS) headings; the notification is effective for 2 months, beginning April 17

On March 19, Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) declared a partial shutdown of all ports and a nationwide lock-down since March 20.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified temporary suspension of import of commodities under 156 Harmonized System (HS) headings from April 16 to July 15, 2020.

In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, on March 20 the Sri Lankan Government’s (GOSL) Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) issued a notice to importers which restricts the...

Sri Lanka does not produce genetically engineered (GE) crops or animals.

Many Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States have undertaken efforts to comply with their obligations under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) to the Convention on Biological Diversity....

The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka introduces a new regulation under the section 32 of the Food Act, No. 26 of 1980, in consultation with the Food Advisory Committee.

This report outlines Barbados’ certification requirements and includes an Export Certificate Matrix as well as examples of select export certificates.

While Barbados is a relatively open market for most U.S. agricultural products, U.S. suppliers need to pay special attention to export certification requirements for a large number of items....