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India: Biofuels Annual

On June 4, 2018, the government of India (GOI) released the National Policy on Biofuels-2018.
Until September 30, 2018, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will allow imported organic products to enter India with a non-detachable sticker....
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India: Cotton Production Update

Post lowered its MY 2018/19 area and production forecast to 11.8 million hectares and 28.5 million 480 lb. bales.
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a directive that permits the use of lecithin as an emulsifier in infant food formulas....
On July 26, 2018, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) invited World Trade Organization (WTO) members to comment on its revised standards....
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011....
On July 27, 2018, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft regulation related to processing aids.
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Kuwait: Update on Kuwait Bans on U.S. Food Products

Update on Kuwait bans on U.S. food products.
On August 3, 2018, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued a notification delaying the implementation date of tariff increases on several U.S. agricultural products....
The Government of India’s, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has provided compliance timelines on certain ingredients covered in their regulations relating to health supplements....
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India: Kharif Planting Was Slow As Monsoon Was Delayed

Delayed rains and low reservoir levels have led to a ten percent lower Kharif crop planting than the normal five year average during the southwest monsoon (June to September).
On July 24, 2018, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft notification relating to the display of calorie information in food service establishments.