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Sugar Monthly Import and Re-Export Data
On June 25, 2019, USTR reallocated sugar from countries that have stated they are unable to fill.
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Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade
This quarterly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in livestock and poultry.
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China: National Food Safety Standard for Jellies Amendment Sheet Notified to WTO
On March 6, 2023, China notified an amendment to the National Food Safety Standard for Jellies to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1264.
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China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Sodium Iron EDTA Notified
On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard for Food Nutrition Fortifier Sodium Iron EDTA to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1274.
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China: National Food Safety Standard of Cereal-based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children Notified to WTO
On March 6, 2023, China notified an updated National Food Safety Standard of Cereal-based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1269.
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China: 2005 Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruits
The following report contains an unofficial translation of the 2005 Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruits (GB16325-2005).
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China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Heme Iron Notified to WTO
On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Heme Iron to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1267.
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China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutritional Fortifier L-Lysine L-Aspartate
On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutritional Fortifier L-Lysine L-Aspartate to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1273.
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China: National Food Safety Standard for Fermented Wine and its Preparation Notified to WTO
On March 6, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Fermented Wine and Its Preparation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1265.
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Dairy Monthly Imports
This monthly report includes information on U.S. and global imports of dairy products, including maximum quantities that can be imported under tariff-rate quota licensing.
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Cotton: World Markets and Trade
This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in cotton.
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World Agricultural Production
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery.
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India: India's FSSAI Strikes Again - Food Safety Authority Amends Food Product Standards and Food Additives Regulations
On February 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations (2023) in the Gazette of India (Notification No. STD/FA/A-1.30/No.1/2020-FSSAI).
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India: Got Milk - India's DAHD Publishes its Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for the Import of Milk and Milk Products
On March 31, 2023, India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying/Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), published its integrated veterinary health certificate (VHC) for the import of milk and milk products into India.
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Poland: Polish Minister of Agriculture Resigns Under Growing Pressure from Farmers with Initial Mixed Public Reaction
Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and Deputy Prime Minister Henryk Kowalczyk resigned from the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday, April 5.
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China: National Food Safety Standard for the Control of Dioxins and PCBs in Foods Notified to WTO
On March 6, 2023, China notified a new National Food Safety Standard for the Control of Dioxins and PCBs in Foods to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1275.
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South Korea: Livestock and Products Semi-annual
South Korea's rebounding consumer demand for beef and pork, together with elevated retail prices, led to greater domestic slaughter and import totals in 2022 and into 2023.
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Brazil: Grain and Feed Annual
Brazilian corn and wheat productions continue to exceed expectations, setting record-breaking harvests. In contrast, Brazil is expected to produce its lowest rice crop in 25 years due to a period of prolonged drought in the south and low profitability for farmers.
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Malaysia: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Malaysia.
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Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update
FAS Manila estimates beef production to increase slightly to185,000 MT for 2023 because of efforts of commercial farms to increase production.