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Egypt: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2018

The lack of an enacted biosafety law has led to promulgation of various decrees dealing with agricultural biotechnology. Oversight falls under the purview of four different ministries.
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India: Cotton and Products Update

FAS Mumbai estimates marketing year (MY) 2018/19 cotton acreage at 12.35 million hectares and production at 27.8 million 480-pound (lb) bales.
On December 17, 2018, the Government of India’s (GOI) Ministry of Finance (MOF) deferred the enactment date of an increase in the Basic Custom Duty on several U.S. agricultural products....
On November 2, 2018, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notice to extend the timeline for imports of specialty foods for special medical....
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Egypt: Testing Policy Hinders Frozen Beef Liver Imports

In 2017, Egypt imported approximately 100,000 tons (MT) of frozen beef liver, of which 80 percent came from the United States.
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Egypt: Citrus Annual

During MY2018/19, FAS Cairo forecasts a 5.1 percent increase in area planted and 9.6 percent increase in production based on growing demand for Egyptian oranges.
FAS Cairo supported and assisted the visit of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Dr. Gayle Volk (Plant Germplasm Preservation Research Unit....
Presidential Decree No. 419/2018 amends some customs tariff categories previously listed in Presidential Decree No. 184/2013.
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the 2018 Fortification of Foods Regulations.
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a guidance note summarizing the use of stickers on food products (primarily fresh fruits and vegetables)....
On November 2, 2018, the Government of India’s (GOI) Ministry of Finance (MOF) extended the implementation date of an increase in the Basic Custom Duty on several U.S. agricultural products....
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Egypt: Exporter Guide

Egypt’s hotel, restaurant, and retail food sectors are growing in 2018 thanks to a budding recovery in tourism and consumer spending.