On January 22, 2021, the European Commission (EC) approved five genetically engineered (GE) crops (three corn and two soybeans) and renewed the authorization for three corn crops used for food...
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Turkey: Turkey Approves Three More Biotech Traits

On January 23, 2021, the Turkish Government published the Biosafety Decisions on import of genetically engineered (GE) soybean and corn events in the Official Gazette.
The European Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming revision of the EU’s geographical indications legislation, which was announced as part of the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy.
On December 31, 2020, the Government of Turkey (GoT) published a Presidential Decision Decree (PDD) that changed the import tariff for in-shell and shelled walnuts to 15 percent for all origins...
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Bulgaria: FAIRS Country Report

Bulgaria acceded to the European Union (EU) in 2007 and follows EU food directives, standards, and regulations.
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Bulgaria: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

As a European Union (EU) Member State, Bulgaria applies EU regulatory requirements for all animal- and plant-origin food and agricultural imports.
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Ukraine: Exporter Guide

Ukraine is a lower-middle income country in Eastern Europe. Its economy is rebounding after the political and economic turmoil of recent years.
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United Kingdom: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020.
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United Kingdom: FAIRS Country Report

The United Kingdom (UK) departed the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020.
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Czech Republic: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

As a member of the European Union (EU), the Czech Republic implements EU regulations regarding required export certifications.
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Czech Republic: FAIRS Country Report

This report provides information on the laws and regulations for food, import rules for food, and contact information in the Czech Republic.
The first full year of the newly negotiated U.S. specific High Quality Beef (HQB) quota with the European Union ended with U.S. beef exports reaching 12,806 MT.