The European Union adopted its updated Organics Regulation in 2018. The Regulation is set to enter into force on January 1st, 2021.
The significant rise of dog- and cat-owning households in East Asia presents an opportunity to increase the U.S. exports of pet food.
Taiwan is the fifth largest export market for U.S. organic products, reaching over $90 million in sales in 2019.
On September 10, 2014, the Russian State Duma approved and signed into effect the National Standard for Organic Products “Terms and Definitions”.
Since January 1, 2015, Latvia is holding for the first time the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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South Korea: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

The United States has an organic equivalency arrangement with Korea for processed organic products that took effect July 1, 2014. So long as terms of the arrangements are met...
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Japan: Organic Seminars in Japan

FAS Japan helped the Organic Trade Association (OTA) organized two seminars in Japan in November 2014.
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EU-28: European Commission 2015 Work Program

On December 16, 2014, the European Commission presented its work program for 2015.
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Germany: Organic Food Retail

Germany is the 2nd biggest organic market of the world with good prospects for U.S. organic products like salmon, tree nuts, fruits and vegetables, processed food products and others.
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France: Exporter Guide

Socio-economic and demographic changes continued to alter food trends in France.
The government is actively promoting Peru as a cultural and tourism destination.
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South Korea: FAIRS Country Report

The updates include the U.S.- Korea equivalency arrangement on processed organic products, addition of aflatoxin and some contaminant standards.