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The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published documents on parameters for testing and analysis of samples of various food products.

On March 28, 2016, the government announced an end to the floor price for corn.

Government of India notified its Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standardsand Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2016, regarding standards for fortified milk and edible lactose.

The Government of India notified the World Trade Organization, which defines the list of histamine forming fishes and standards for histamine level in fish and fishery products.

The Government of India (GOI) recently notified its draft standards for fruits and vegetables to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The comment period for trading partners expires on May 29, 2016.

Indian agricultural, fishery, and forestry (AFF) product trade was reflective of broader global trends in 2015.

FSSAI published a notification order regarding enforcement measures for nutraceuticals, food supplements, and health supplements.

FSSAI issued an order dated March 31, 2016, to clarify on the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a seasoning in noodles and pasta.

FSSAI published frequently asked questions (FAQs) about recently amended regulations pertaining to proprietary foods.

Expecting lower farmer earnings as a result of the implementation of new cotton policies since MY14/15, cotton acreage is forecast to shrink once again by 9%, to its lowest level in twelve years.

China leads the world in pork production and consumption and is also a major destination for pork exports.

On January 21-22, 2016, ATO Chengdu held its first American Craft Beer Pub Crawl in Chengdu.