News from April 2023
India: Got Milk - India's DAHD Publishes its Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for the Import of Milk and Milk Products
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
India: India's FSSAI Strikes Again - Food Safety Authority Amends Food Product Standards and Food Additives Regulations
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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).
World Agricultural Production
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
Cotton: World Markets and Trade
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
Dairy Monthly Imports
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Options for Underserved Producers and Tribal Communities
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: Up to $125 million through two grant programs will increase choices for producers, including new capacity for indigenous meat processing to support tribal food systems
China: National Food Safety Standard for Fermented Wine and its Preparation Notified to WTO
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutritional Fortifier L-Lysine L-Aspartate
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Heme Iron Notified to WTO
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
China: 2005 Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruits
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
The following report contains an unofficial translation of the 2005 Hygienic Standard for Dried Fruits (GB16325-2005).
China: National Food Safety Standard of Cereal-based Complementary Foods for Infants and Young Children Notified to WTO
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
China: National Food Safety Standard of Food Nutrition Fortifier Sodium Iron EDTA Notified
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
China: National Food Safety Standard for Jellies Amendment Sheet Notified to WTO
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 20, 2023
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.
USDA to Host National Consultations on Tribal Barriers the Week of April 24
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a five-day consultation series, USDA Tribal Consultations on Barriers/Equity: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps, virtually April 24-May 1, 2023. This is the third annual USDA consultation held in response to President Bidens Presidential Memo on Tribal Consultations and his Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities.
USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Options for Underserved Producers and Tribal Communities
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain.
Thompson Issues Statement on Limit, Save, Grow Act
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: Upon the release of The Limit, Save, Grow Act, Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement...
Opening Statement: Full Committee Hearing with EPA Administrator Regan
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: "Good morning. Administrator Regan, thank you for taking the time to be here with us today. While the scope of this Committee’s jurisdiction over EPA actions is limited, nearly every decision coming from the EPA has the potential to disproportionately impact rural America and those living and working there.
Sugar Monthly Import and Re-Export Data
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
On June 25, 2019, USTR reallocated sugar from countries that have stated they are unable to fill.
Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
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 oilseeds.