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MinFAL published the “List of Restricted Substances for Food Supplements” on January 22, 2016 on its website. Business operators must comply with this list by January 22, 2018.

Russia’s stagnating economy has been the key factor affecting the domestic food market.

In January 2016 Ukraine amended national legislation by easing the administrative procedures for importers and exporters of selected agricultural products.

In January 2016 Ukraine amended national legislation by easing domestic administrative procedures for seed registration and imports.

Bulgaria, a member of the European Union (EU) since 2007, follows all EU directives and regulations.

The Polish retail sector continues to develop registering 4 percent value growth in 2014 with the total number of stores remaining at over 354,000.

Hungary is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products.

The Czech Republic has implemented all EU regulations regarding required export certifications.

On April 28, 2015, the European Parliament approved the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes a 7 percent cap on food crop based biofuels for the transport sector.

Greece as a member of the European Union follows the EU directives and regulations.

This report provides updated contact information for Greece and gives an overview of Greek food laws in the EU context.

This report provides an overview of the UK foodservice industry and its various sub-sectors.