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There was one notable change in Kazakhstan over the last year with regard to genetically engineered (GE) products.

The Ministry of Finance office of the Central Board of Excise and Customs announced a 30 percent tariff on the importation of chickpeas (Chana/Garbanzos/Vigna spp. and Phaseolus spp.)....

Saudi regulations allow the importation of biotech plant products. However, they are required to be labeled if they contain more than one percent genetically engineered (GE) plant....

Saudi Arabia imported $14.8 billion worth of agricultural and related products in 2016, with the U.S. accounting for about 10 percent of total Saudi imports

Saudi Arabia’s regulatory authorities continue to strictly enforce Saudi and GSO food import regulations and standards, particularly those related to allowable limits for food additives....

On December 13, 2017, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notice to announce the implementation date for the Food Safety and Standards....

Infographic illustrating the state of U.S. tree nut exports which topped $7.4 billion in 2016.

On December 13, 2017, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued guidelines to extend the compliance date for modified labeling requirements....

The Government of India (GOI) published draft amendments to the 2003 Plant Quarantine Order that could affect the import of certain plants and plant materials; including, North American softwoods....

India notified its final amendment on the adoption of 46 standards of Bureau of Indian Standards for food additives in the Official Gazette.

On November 9, 2017, Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India operationalized Food Safety and Standards (Organic Food) Regulation, 2017.

The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published Food Recall Guidelines.