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On October 20, 2022, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a clarification on certain provisions to the 2018 Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulation.

Taiwan is the seventh-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports. Taiwan has vibrant urban communities and a highly developed e-commerce industry that provides convenience for customers, all which support Taiwan’s continued demand for safe and high-quality food products. In addition, evolving consumption trends suggest customers are increasingly looking for western-style food options that cannot be locally sourced. Since domestic food production alone cannot match increased food demand, agricultural imports will continue to play an important role in Taiwan’s retail food economy. While trade barriers exist and competition intensifies, opportunities to increase U.S. agricultural exports remain promising.

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.