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This report provides information on the laws, regulations, and import requirements for food products in the Czech Republic as well as Czech contact information. It is recommended to read this report in conjunction with the European Union (EU) Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards.

As a member of the European Union (EU), the Czech Republic implements EU regulations regarding required export certifications.

There are no significant changes to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic in 2024. The country generally maintains a scientific approach towards biotechnology and became a vocal advocate for their adoption in the EU during its EU Council presidency. Czech farmers planted genetically engineered (GE) corn from 2005 to 2017.

Czechia has been an interesting market for U.S. food and agriculture high-value products, such as tree nuts, fish and seafood, beef, distilled spirits, wine, and food preparations. The country serves as an entry point for U.S. companies expanding beyond traditional markets in Western Europe to the developing markets in the East.

FAS Prague organized a high-end culinary event at the Ambassador’s residence featuring U.S. food ingredients to showcase their appropriate use in unconventional, fine-dining food service.

The Czech Republic has witnessed exceptional grain crop in MY14/15. Record yields and average but sufficient quality will cover both the domestic and export demand.

The EU-28 production of sugar for food for MY 2014/15 is estimated to increase to 16.750 million MT in raw sugar equivalent (RSE), from 16.0 million MT in MY 2013/14...

The outlook for the MY2015/16 EU28 grain crop is positive with another sizeable crop forecast, albeit down from the record volume achieved in MY2014/15.

Total EU-28 oilseeds production for marketing year (MY) 2015/16 is expected to decline by about 9 percent to 32 million metric tons (MMT).