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India: Amendments in Food Import Regulations

The Government of India (GOI) recently notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) changes in India’s Food Import Regulations.
This is an update to Section IV of KS1711, GAIN Report on Korea’s New Biotech Labeling Requirements. A sub-heading “C” has been added under Section IV.
Following the establishment of a set of agricultural reform measures, known as the “Agricultural Competitiveness Reinforcement Program” in November 2016 (see JA6065)....
On June 12, 2017, the European Commission notified a first revision of its communication regarding the ongoing review of Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in the EU to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
FSSAI has notified an extension of the time period allowed for compliance with standards for caffeinated beverages.
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India: FSSAI Standards of Table Olives Now in Effect

On June 5, 2017, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) standards for table olives came into effect.
The Turkish Ministry of Economy prepared a draft law for the establishment of the Halal Accreditation Authority which will provide halal accreditation services to halal conformity...
This report provides technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK)...
Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) published “Official Resolution # 6630 of 2017” which removed the plant pest Tilletia horrida from Colombia’s official phytosanitary quarantine pest list.
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Philippines: New Philippine Tariff Code 2017-2020

Executive Order No. 20 (EO 20) outlines the Most Favored Nation tariff schedule for 2017 to 2020 for all products, including food and agriculture (Chapters 1-24), effective June 17, 2017.
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Vietnam: GVN Revised Decree on Goods Labeling

This report provides a summary and unofficial translation of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP, dated April 14, 2017 of the Government of Vietnam (GVN) on goods labeling, including all categories...
In the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) through its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be responsible for the regulation of processed food products of animal origin.