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

On January 1, 2016, the Government of Turkey (GOT) announced increases to special consumption taxes, which include taxes on alcohol and tobacco.

Recently, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) stated they will propose an amendment to the Taiwan Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act, which could increase U.S. wine sales in Taiwan.

Russia and U.S. Sign Agreement to Fight Illegal Fish Catch . . . VPSS Restricts Fish and Seafood Transit . . . GOR Allocated Subsidies for Development of Dairy and Vegetable Sectors . . .

Twenty U.S. exhibitors reported that the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2015 was a positive promotion platform for their products with on-site sales of $43,000...

Hong Kong’s Wine & Dine Festival (HKWDF) 2015 featured 350 wine and food booths, the largest number in the event’s history, with wines and foods from 23 countries and regions.

FAS Sofia organized the participation of the Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission in the opening of the Whiskey Fest in Sofia to promote U.S. whiskey, culture, and responsible drinking policy.

U.S. wine exports to Hong Kong continue to show a positive trend, with sales over $65 million in 2014, despite keen competition from global competitors. Hong Kong’s wine re-export trade grew 17%...

On October 23, 2015, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published draft Alcoholic Beverages Standards.