Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/105. The notification concerns Morocco’s order on substances prohibited for use in livestock. Comments are due no later than February 17, 2024. An unofficial translation is included in this report.
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Togo: Togo's ban on poultry imports

The Togolese government has temporarily banned poultry imports due to high quantities of unsold local chicken on the market.
On January 30, 2024, Vietnam notified a draft Circular concerning the quarantine of terrestrial animals and their products to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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South Africa: South Africa Announces Chicken Rebates

On January 26, 2024, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) together with the International Trade Administration (ITAC) announced the decision to implement a 25 percent rebate on bone-in cuts and 30 percent rebate on boneless chicken of imported chicken.
On January 19, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released a letter soliciting public comments on an update to the Food Safety Law. The revision added new registration requirements for liquid formula milk for infants and...