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In 2019, China's fluid milk production will increase 2.3 percent due to higher profits earned by the dairy farmers.

African Swine Fever (ASF) is endemic across China, but high pork prices will incentivize many Chinese hog farmers to restock or expand, despite the significant animal health risks posed by ASF.

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) held the second and the third review committee meetings for the labeling of food additives on May 30 and June 27, 2019, respectively.

The Government of Japan has revised the calculation method for two reference prices used to determine support payments under its Deficiency Payment Scheme for Feeder Calves.

China’s peach, nectarine, and cherry production are all forecast to increase in MY 2019/20 under normal growing conditions.

On June 19, 2019, China notified the World Trade Organization of draft standards on maximum residue limits (MRLs) for 120 pesticides as SPS/N/CHN/1148.

On June 26, 2019, the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Draft Administrative Measures on Registration of Infant and Young Children Formula Milk Powder Recipes.

Japan’s Forestry Agency is targeting a domestic wood supply increase from 30 million cubic meters in 2017 to 40 million cubic meters by 2025.

On June 28, 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (MAFF) published a draft guideline on the Specific Information Disclosure Procedures of Living Organisms Obtained....

n June 17, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, Tetraniliprole, via G/SPS/N/JPN/655.

On June 17, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the veterinary drug, Neomycin, via G/SPS/N/JPN/657.

On June 17, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the veterinary drug, Fluralaner, via G/SPS/N/JPN/656.