On March 16, 2018, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Aflatoxin Contamination in Food, as SPS/N/CHN/1068.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Morocco: Maximum Limits of Contaminants in Food

This report contains an unofficial translation of Morocco’s maximum limits of contaminants in food, as established in 2016, with some limits set to come into force in 2020.
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Germany: Retail Foods

Germany is by far the biggest market for food and beverages in the European Union.
India notified its 2018 draft labeling and display regulations and invited comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) members.
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Germany: Food Processing Ingredients 2018

The German food industry represents the third-largest processing industry in Germany.
On April 2, 2018, China’s State Council Tariff Committee (SCTC) announced that additional tariffs on 128 U.S.-origin products would be implemented, effective immediately.
On August 16, the Minister of Agriculture signed a decree allowing an additional 33 product lines to be eligible for recognition under the protocol for fresh foods of plant origin (FFPO).
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China: Monthly Agricultural Market News of South China

Southern China Imports of U.S. Pork and Pork Variety Meats Jump….Upcoming opportunities for U.S.exporters to meet with South China hides and skins, fruit, and seafood buyers....
U.S. agricultural products were promoted and marketed across five Asian countries under the United Tastes of America (UTOA) banner, which gave U.S. food products exposure to hotel and restaurant...
On August 9, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new guidelines to modify its earlier guidelines dated March 23, 2012, on the labeling...
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Slovakia: Retail Food Sector Report

As a result of the improved economic situation in Slovakia in 2015, increased consumer purchasing power and declining unemployment rate, sales in the grocery retail market also increased.
World Production, Markets, and Trade Report

Tree Nuts: World Markets and Trade

This biannual report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in tree nuts.