Data and Analysis

On March 27, 2025, China's NHC and the SAMR jointly released the National Food Safety Standard Microbiological Examination in Foods - Listeria monocytogenes Testing (GB 4789.30-2025).

In April 2025, the 4th Agriculture and Forestry Council (AFC) developed a framework that is intended to guide the future of the Turkish agricultural sector for the next five years.

Maharashtra has increased excise duties on Indian-made foreign liquor and Indian-made Indian liquor, but exempted both imported and domestic beer and wine.

Saudi Arabia has published numerous regulations and standards over the years. While many of these regulations (both mandatory and voluntary) were notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO), it should be noted that many are implemented on short notice making it difficult for U.S. exporters to adjust or comment.