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This report focuses on specific Spanish certification requirements that differ from or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. Compared to 2023, this report contains new country-specific certificates as well as updated links to relevant information sources and contacts.

This report is an update of GAIN report SP2023-0036. It outlines the legislation applicable to the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly focusing on those rules that differ from EU legislation.

The European Parliament ruled that each Member State (MS) will be able to decide the use of GMOs in their territories.

In (FY) 2014, Spain imported $2.2 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up 19 percent compared to 2013 and the highest import figure on record.

Spain is expected to grow modestly in 2014. The growth in exports, foreign investment and a better performance in the tourist sector are the basis of the economic recovery.