India published its draft Regulation on new product approval procedures and notified them to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Ministry of Agriculture Develops Program on Export of Agricultural Products… GOR to Maintain Support for Agriculture at 214 Billion in CY2017…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) have developed draft country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for the main ingredient...
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Ukraine: Exporter Guide

Demand for food products served as an anchor for the Ukrainian economy in 2016. On-going political and economic crisis resulted in general economic slowdown in 2013-15.
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published new draft regulations relating to standards for fortified food products.
Government Permits Increase of Territory of Azov Port Terminal… PSS Restricts Imports of Egyptian Plant Products into Russia… Government determines that Products, Goods and Services of Russian...
On August 16, 2016, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) issued an inspection order for U.S. celery.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) are considering instituting country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements...
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Indonesia: Exporter Guide

Despite policy challenges, opportunities exist for U.S. exporters to serve Indonesia's urbanizing population and growing food processing industry.
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Cuba: Food and Agricultural Import Relations and Standards

U.S. suppliers willing to navigate a detailed set of U.S. regulatory controls related to exporting to Cuba will find that the island is fairly receptive to U.S. products.
This report outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation.
U.S. suppliers willing to clear initial hurdles will find Trinidad and Tobago to be an import-friendly country.