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Poland as a member of the European Union applies EU directives and regulations to agricultural imports with only few exceptions.

This report provides an update of technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK).

On December 10, 2014, the Constitutional Court (CC) announced its verdict that a ban on ritual slaughter is unconstitutional.

Senegal has announced that it is in the process of becoming a major hub for air travel, with the construction of the new Blaise Diagne airport, scheduled to open in July 2015.

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms and bodies.

Kenya’s fast growing middle class, rapid urbanization, an expanding modern food retail and food service sectors continue to drive demand for high-value consumer-oriented products.

FAS/Pretoria hosted 13 U.S. exhibitors for the second annual International Food and Drink Event Africa (IFEA) in Johannesburg on November 5-7, 2014.

Opportunities exist for U.S. agricultural products in Poland, but there are challenges in light of its EU membership and the Euro zone situation.

The South African 2014/15 MY (Marketing Year) citrus exports are forecasted to decrease based on the uncertainty in the EU market.

It is estimated that in 2014 Polish exports of dairy products to Russia will be US$ 65 million lower than in 2013.

Nigeria would begin the implementation of ECOWAS Common External Tariffs beginning January 1, 2015 to comply with ECOWAS Heads of State’s adoption of a five-band regional CET.

MY 2014/15 (Aug/July) rainy season started normally in May for most selected countries but a long pause during June and July could reduce countries’ initial targets.