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Argentina

Argentina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides overall information on regulations and standards for importing U.S. food and beverages into Argentina. However, Post recommends U.S. suppliers interested in the Argentine market to contact local importers to find out about specific rules and regulations that may apply to particular products.

30/12/14

Argentina

Argentina : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides overall information on regulations and standards for importing U.S. food and beverages into Argentina. However, Post recommends U.S. suppliers interested in the Argentine market to contact local importers to find out about specific rules and regulations that may apply to particular products. Currently, Argentina has limited potential for imports of agricultural products, and unexpected changes in import procedures may require additional efforts to ensure that export operations are feasible.

03/01/13

Argentina

Argentina Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides overall information on regulations and standards for importing U.S. food and beverages into Argentina. However, Post recommends U.S. suppliers interested in the Argentine market to contact local importers to find out about specific rules and regulations that may apply to particular products. In general, Argentina has potential for imports of agricultural products, although unexpected changes in import procedures may require additional efforts to ensure that export operations are feasible.

02/12/10

Argentina

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards -Certification

Argentina's Animal and Plant and Food Safety Agency (SENASA) is in charge of the approval of all health certificates required for the importation of most agricultural products to Argentina. In this report an Export Certificate Matrix and a copy of the majority of the certificates have been included.

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16/11/18

Australia

Australia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

All foods sold in Australia must comply with a range of laws designed to protect consumer, plant, and animal health. These laws apply equally to imported and locally produced foods. All imported food must comply with quarantine and imported food requirements, and then with food safety requirements.

11/01/16

Australia

Australia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on export certificate requirements for a representative sample of products that have been identified as having excellent prospects in the Australian market. The information required to import into Australia is complex and changes frequently. It is therefore not possible to provide comprehensive information for every product in this report.

09/11/15

Australia

Australia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Australia is a major producer of raw materials and processed foods but imports a growing volume of food and beverages. All foods sold in Australia must comply with a range of laws designed to protect public health and safety, to ensure plant and animal pests and diseases are not introduced, and to assist consumers. These laws apply equally to imported and locally produced foods. The information contained in this report deals with both public health and quarantine requirements for foods imported into Australia. All imported food must first comply with quarantine and imported food requirements and then with food safety requirements.

22/08/14

Australia

Australia, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrat ive

Australia is a major producer of raw materials and processed foods but imports a grow ing volume of food and beverages. U.S. exports of consumer ready food products to Australia have risen steadily over recent years and in 2013 were valued at $1.07 billion.

16/12/13

Australia

Australia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on export certificate requirements for a representative sample of products that have been identified as having excellent prospects in the Australian market. The information required to import into Australia is complex and changes frequently. It is therefore not possible to provide comprehensive information for every product in this report.

26/08/13

Australia

Australia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Australia is a major producer of raw materials and processed foods but imports a growing volume of food and beverages. Imports have increased steadily over recent years. U.S. exports of consumer ready food products to Australia have risen by over 460 percent in value in the past ten years.

11/12/12

Australia

Australia Canola Voluntary Report December 2012

Australia’s canola production in the local marketing year (MY) 2012/13 (December/November) is forecast at 2.7 million metric tons (MMT), down about 16 percent from last year’s record production level of an estimated 3.2 MMT, but still higher than the previous record of 2.2 MMT harvested in 2010/11.

21/08/12

Australia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections of this report have been reviewed and updated to reflect new or updated laws and regulations. Australia is a major producer of raw materials and processed foods, but imports a growing volume of food and beverages. Imports have increased steadily over recent years. U.S. exports of consumer ready products to Australia have risen by over 110 percent in value in the past five years. All foods sold in Australia must comply with a range of laws designed to protect public health and safety, to ensure plant and animal pests and diseases are not introduced, and to assist consumers. These laws apply equally to imported and locally produced foods. The information contained in this report deals with both public health and quarantine requirements for foods imported into Australia. All imported food must first comply with quarantine and imported food requirements and then with food safety requirements.

21/10/11

Australia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on export certificate requirements for a representative sample of products that have been identified as having excellent prospects in the Australian market. The information required to import into Australia is complex and changes frequently. It is therefore not possible to provide comprehensive information for every product in this report.

12/10/10

Australia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections of this report have been reviewed and updated to reflect new or updated laws and regulations. Australia is a major producer of raw materials and processed foods, but imports a growing volume of food and beverages. Imports have increased steadily over recent years.

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Belgium

Belgium : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report should be read in in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU (GAIN Report E19003) which can be downloaded from the FAS USEU website

23/12/15

Belgium

Belgium : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU, GAIN 15051. This report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized in the EU or where Belgium varies.

03/06/14

Belgium

Belgium Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E80065.

08/03/13

Belgium

Belgium Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E70048. This report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized in the EU or where Belgium varies. The EU Regulations that were published in 2012, measures that went into force in 2012 and proposals are detailed in this report.

15/02/12

Belgium

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E60080. The report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized in the EU or where the Netherlands varies. Also the EU Regulations that were published in 2011 and measures that went into force in 2011 are detailed in this report.

09/02/11

Belgium

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E57011.

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12/27/2018

Canada

Canada :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

Canada’s ban on partially hydrogenated oils in foods came into force in September 2018. Safe Food for Canadians Regulations entered into force on January 15, 2019. Final front-of-package labeling regulations were expected to published by the end of 2018. Canada will continue to develop regulations restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children in 2019. .

15/02/2018

Canada

Canada :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards -Certification

The report highlights certification requirements for food and agricultural products exported to Canada, and supplements the FAIRS Narrative Report CA17049.

22/12/15

Canada

Canada : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report identifies export certificates issued by U.S. government authorities to comply with Canadian import standards and regulations or to attest that the product is subject to U.S. government regulation. This report serves as a supplement to the Food and Agricultural Importation Regulation Narrative Report (FAIRS/CA15117).

05/12/14

Canada

Canada : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies export certificates issued by U.S. government authorities to comply with Canadian import standards and regulations or to attest that the product is subject to U.S. government regulation. This report serves as a supplement to the Food and Agricultural Importation Regulation Report (FAIRS) submitted in December 2014. Updates, including some new hyperlinks and up to date contact information, were made to the report and additional electronic copies of certificates have been made available to U.S. exporters.

24/12/13

Canada

Canada Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

In the fall of 2013, the Government of Canada moved the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) from the Agriculture portfolio to the Ministry of Health. The Safe Food for Canadians Act received Royal Assent in November 2012 and strives to simplify and consolidate the authorities under previous acts regulating food.

21/12/12

Canada

Canada Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report identifies export certificates issued by U.S. government issuing authorities to comply with Canadian import standards and regulations or to attest that the product is subject to U.S. government regulation. This report serves as a supplement to the Food and Agricultural Importation Regulation Report (FAIRS) submitted in December 2011, CA 12030. Updates, including some new hyperlinks and up to date contact information, were made to the sections covering Food and Drug Administration (FDA) contacts, organic standards, and the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Certification.

27/07/12

Canada

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative

In 2012, the primary area in which there has been a significant regulatory change is allergen labeling. However, it is worthwhile to note that there are new updates and changes via the Regulatory Cooperation Committee (RCC), the Beyond the Border Initiative (BtB), and upcoming food safety legislation on the horizon.

03/01/12

Canada

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Canada has introduced some food and agricultural regulations and initiatives in 2011 that may be of importance to U.S. exporters. Some of these regulations and/or initiatives include the approval of new health claims, new allergen labeling regulations, regulatory amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations to allow the use of sodium diacetate in meat products, as well as voluntary targets for sodium reduction for pre-packaged (processed) foods.

23/12/11

Canada

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report identifies export certificates issued by U.S. government issuing authorities to comply with Canadian import standards and regulations or to attest that the product is subject to U.S. government regulation. This report is intended as a supplement to the Food and Agricultural Importation Regulation Report (FAIRS) submitted in December 2011, CA11073. Updates, including some new hyperlinks and up to date contact information, were made to the sections covering Food and Drug Administration (FDA) contacts, organic standards, and the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Certification.

22/12/10

Canada

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updates have been made in many sections of this report including Label Changes on Sodium Diacetate, Processed Horticultural Products, Marine Standards, Vitamin and Mineral Fortification, Organic Foods, Import Procedures, Labeling Service Offices, Non-Resident Importers, and Forms. N

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France

France : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

France as a member of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of animal and plant products. The US export certification requirements for most products destined for the EU have been harmonized, but a few products not yet harmonized are subject to French national regulations.

18/05/16

France

France : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

France is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in France that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. This report also provides contact information and technical reference materials for exporters of U.S. foods to France.

07/01/16

France

France : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

France is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in France that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. This report also provides contact information and technical reference materials for exporters of U.S. foods to France.

19/04/13

France

France Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

France is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in France that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. This report also provides contact information and technical reference materials for exporters of U.S. foods to France.

28/08/09

France

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an overview of French food and agricultural import regulations which supplements the FAIRS GAIN Report for the European Union (E49058) dated August 7, 2009.

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2/12/2019

European Union

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report provides an overview of EU food and feed legislation currently in force for the EU. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) staff reviewed and updated all sections of this annual report. Special attention should be given to the EU's new rules on novel foods, which became applicable on January 1, 2018.

2/11/2019

European Union

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This guide provides an overview of export health certificates needed for exporting plants, animals, foods and other animal origin products to the European Union. U.S. regulatory agencies have been informed of the wide range of certificates changes that have occurred in the past months and have updated their export manuals to reflect those changes. Sections updated: All sections.

European Union

EU import conditions for seafood and other fishery products

The European Union is by far the world’s biggest importer of fish, seafood and aquaculture products. Import rules for these products are harmonised, meaning that the same ules apply in all EU countries. For non-EU countries the European Commission is the negotiating partner that defines import conditions and certification requirements.

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31/10/18

Germany

Germany : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas, which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU-28 are summarized in the EU 28 FAIRS report.

27/12/17

Germany

Germany : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Germany as part of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin. The US export certification requirements for most products destined for the EU have been harmonized. T.

25/01/16

Germany

Germany : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU-28 are summarized in the EU 28 FAIRS report.

29/07/15

Germany

Germany: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Germany as part of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin. The US export certification requirements for most products destined for the EU have been harmonized. The few products not yet harmonized are subject to German national regulations.

30/01/15

Germany

Germany : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU-28 are summarized in the EU 28 FAIRS report.

03/01/14

Germany

Germany Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU-27 are summarized in the EU-27 FAIRS report.

04/02/13

Germany

Germany Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. This report also provides contact information and technical reference materials for exporters of U.S. foods to Germany.

24/02/12

Germany

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU-27 are summarized in the EU-27 FAIRS report.

01/02/11

Germany

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU-27 are summarized in the EU-27 FAIRS report.

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29/03/16

Indonesia

Indonesia : Indonesia Modifies Import Regulations for Livestock Products

Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has updated its regulation on import licensing for animals and animal products. MOT regulation 5/2016 replaces MOT 41/2015 and 46/2013, aligning Ministry of Trade regulations with the most recent Ministry of Agriculture regulation on meat imports. Import rules remain mostly unchanged, although import permit validity is extended from three to four months. The regulation also lists beef cuts eligible for import.

18/12/15

Indonesia

Indonesia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Government of Indonesia (GOI) from U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

30/12/14

Indonesia

Indonesia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Government of Indonesia (GOI) from U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

21/10/14

Indonesia

Indonesia, Food and Agricultural Import Re gulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulation s on food and agriculture products as are currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI).

17/09/13

Indonesia

Indonesia Ministries of Agriculture and Trade Revise Horticultural Import Regulations

Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Trade have revised their import policies for horticultural products. Key changes include the stipulation that registered importers of horticultural products must import 80% of the total allocation within a six month period. Chili and shallot imports will be subject to a reference price system.

05/02/13

Indonesia

Indonesia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulations on food and agriculture products as are currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI).

30/10/12

Indonesia

Indonesia Regulation on Importation of Horticulture Product to Indonesia

The Government of Indonesia recently issued two corresponding ministerial regulations which regulate the importation of horticultural products. While the two regulations were separately issued by the Ministries of Agriculture (MOA) and Trade (MOT) respectively, they are both numbered 60/2012.

05/10/12

Indonesia

Indonesia The Ministry of Health Publishes a New Regulation on Food Additives

On July 12, 2012 the Minister of Health signed a new law regulating which ingredients can be legally used as food additives.

22/08/12

Indonesia

Minister of Agriculture Regulation No 42 and 43 Year 2012

New Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) regulations allow for countries with recognized food safety control system for fresh foods of plant origins (FFPO) to retain access to Jakarta’s primary seaport, Tanjung Priok, while other exporting countries are forced to ship to other designated ports. On June 13, 2012, the MOA issued two regulations, No. 42/2012 and No. 43/2012, respectively. Regulation 42 supersedes Regulation No. 37/2006 concerning fruit fly quarantine requirements and Regulation No. 15/2012 regarding the closure of Indonesian ports to specific horticultural products. Regulation 43 focuses on bulb vegetables and also replaces aspects of Regulation 37/2006, as well as Regulation No. 16/2012 on closure of specific ports to bulbs. The new regulations are in effect as of June 19, 2012.

22/06/12

Indonesia

Minister of Agriculture Regulation No 42 and 43 Year 2012

New Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) regulations allow for countries with recognized food safety control system for fresh foods of plant origins (FFPO) to retain access to Jakarta’s primary seaport, Tanjung Priok, while other exporting countries are forced to ship to other designated ports. On June 13, 2012, the MOA issued two regulations, No. 42/2012 and No. 43/2012, respectively. Regulation 42 supersedes Regulation No. 37/2006 concerning fruit fly quarantine requirements and Regulation No. 15/2012 regarding the closure of Indonesian ports to specific horticultural products. Regulation 43 focuses on bulb vegetables and also replaces aspects of Regulation 37/2006, as well as Regulation No. 16/2012 on closure of specific ports to bulbs. The new regulations are in effect as of June 19, 2012.

12/04/12

Indonesia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Indonesian government from U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

28/12/11

Indonesia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides the updated technical requirements and regulation on food and agriculture products imposed by Government of Indonesia.

26/04/11

Indonesia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Indonesian government from U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

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12/18/2018

Italy

Italy : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report is intended to supplement the FAS U.S. Mission to the EU’s Food & Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report with Italy-specific information. The Italy FAIRS provides contact information for the competent authorities that are responsible for the import of animal products, plant products, forestry products, fishery products and general food products into the Italian market.

31/12/2015

Italy

Italy : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Italy as part of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin. The US export certification requirements for most products destined for the EU have been harmonized. The few products not yet harmonized are subject to Italian national regulations.

05/12/2014

Italy

Italy : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Italy as part of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin. The US export certification requirements for most products destined for the EU have been harmonized. The few products not yet harmonized are subject to Italian national regulations. For information on the export certifications for the EU market, please see the USEU Brussels report which can be found on their website: http://www.usda-eu.org/reports.

27/12/2013

Italy

Italy Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated food and agricultural import regulations and standards information for Italy and gives an overview of Italian food laws in the EU context.

16/03/2012

Italy

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated contact information for Italy and gives an overview of Italian food laws in the EU context. Information on EU Member State specific requirements can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States: http://www.fas.usda.gov/posthome/useu/fairs.html

27/12/2010

Italy

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated contact information for Italy and gives an overview of Italian food laws in the EU context. Information on EU Member State specific requirements can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States

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12/21/2018

Japan

Japan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report is an overview and update of Japan’s general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports. U.S. food and agricultural suppliers to Japan are recommended to consult with local importers and appropriate U.S. regulatory agencies for the most current local requirements prior to shipping.

12/20/2018

Japan

Japan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan.

12/15/17

Japan

Japan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan. For more information on import requirements, see Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Narrative Report of December 2017. pa

22/12/14

Japan

Japan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections have been updated, and a new section (VII. Facility and Product Registration) has been added.

22/12/14

Japan

Japan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan. For more information on import requirements, see Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report of December 2014.

19/12/13

Japan

Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan. For more information on import requirements, see Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report of December 19, 2013.

04/01/13

Japan

Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updated Sections: I. Food Laws; II. Labeling Requirements; IV. Food Additives Regulations; V. Pesticides and Other Contaminants; VI. Other Regulations and Requirements; VII. Other Specific Standards.

04/01/13

Japan

Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan. For more information on import requirements, see Japan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report of January 4, 2013.

17/12/10

Japan

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products to Japan. For more information on import requirements, see Japan Food Agriculture Import Requirements and Standards Country Report of December 17.

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26/1/2018

Korea Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Sections Updated: Section I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and Appendix I and II. The updates include the merging of the Livestock Code to the Food Code, new food safety policy measures, the updated list of MFDS’s recognized Halal and Kosher certification body, biotech labeling revision, and several labeling changes including non-alcoholic claims, etc.

24/01/16

Korea Republic

Korea : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

On November 19, 2015, Korea lifted the import ban on poultry and poultry meat products that had been imposed in December 2014 due to the outbreak of HPAI. To reflect changes made in the revised import health requirements, FSIS Form 9305-2A for fresh and frozen poultry products has been revised and FSIS Form 9305-2B has been created for heat treated poultry meat products.

15/01/15

Korea Republic

Korea - Republic of : Grain and Feed Update

The United States won contracts totaling 60,067 MT (milled) of rice, worth $62 million, under the 2014 Minimum Market Access agreement. The U.S. share of 15 percent of the MMA represents only half of the previous year’s share due to higher prices caused by drought conditions in California.

31/12/14

Korea Republic

Korea - Republic of : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Sections Updated: Section I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and Appendix I, II. The updates include the U.S.-Korea equivalency arrangement on processed organic products, addition of aflatoxin and some contaminant standards to Section V, updates on import testing of unapproved biotech events, etc.

31/12/14

Korea Republic

Korea - Republic of : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The United States has an organic equivalency arrangement with Korea for processed organic products that took effect July 1, 2014. So long as terms of the arrangements are met, U.S. organic products certified by USDA/AMS/NOP accredited certifying agents to the USDA National Organic Program may be sold as organic in Korea. As for non-processed organic products, they must continue to be certified by Korea’s accredited certifying agents to the Korean organic standards to be sold as organic in Korea.

23/01/13

Korea Republic

Korea Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Sections Updated: Section I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and Appendix I, II. The updates include the creation of a consolidated new Act covering both organic produce and processed products and the extension of acceptance of U.S. processed organic products that are certified by the National Organic Program until December 31, 2013.

17/01/13

Korea Republic

Korea Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Korea’s acceptance of organic certificates for processed organic products issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program’s accredited certifiers has been extended until December 31, 2013. No other significant changes have been made.

28/03/12

Korea Republic

Residue Detection Regulations for Imported Livestock Products

The Quarantine and Inspection Agency (QIA) under the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries conducts random residue testing on imported livestock products. The regulatory response to detections depends on whether the finding exceeds the set maximum residue limit and the chemical type.

03/02/12

Korea Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Sections Updated: Section I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, IX and Appendix I, II. Several of the key updates include: the creation of a consolidated Quarantine and Inspection Agency (QIA) under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MIFAFF); revised caffeine labeling requirements; and a newly established requirement mandating overseas laboratories conducting biotech testing on foods destined for Korea be accredited by the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA).

27/01/12

Korea Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Korea’s Animal, Plant and Fisheries Quarantine Inspection Agency (QIA) was created in 2011 by merging the three agencies responsible for animal and livestock products, plants, and fisheries respectively. The report has been updated to reflect this change. No other substantive changes were made.

05/01/11

Korea Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

KFDA’s certification system for processed organic products will remain in place until the end of 2012 and will be replaced by a MIFAFF certification system.

12/08/09

Korea Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The new certification program for processed organic food products, the draft biotech labeling requirements, and the Special Act on Children‟s Dietary Life Safety Management have been added. Labeling requirements including the inner package labeling requirements for double packaged products and a restriction of the use of a picture/photo of ingredients for a product with synthetic flavors have been updated.

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13/01/16

Malaysia

Malaysia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This is an update to Post’s Standing FAIRS Export Certificate report. No significant changes to report from the previous submission.

23/12/13

Malaysia

Malaysia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This is an update to Post’s standing FAIRS report, with few changes to the previous submission. One change of significance: In July 2014, the Ministry of Health is scheduled to begin enforcing mandatory labeling of food and food ingredients obtained through modern biotechnology.

31/12/11

Malaysia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

On July 1, 2011 Malaysia’s veterinary authority imposed on-site inspection requirement for foreign pork abattoirs. Pork product imports are only allowed from abattoirs that have been inspected and approved by the Department of Veterinary Services. On December 14, Malaysia notified the WTO on a regulation related to halal certification and labeling.

28/12/11

Malaysia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On July 1, 2011 Malaysia imposed an on-site inspection requirement for foreign pork abattoirs. On October 1, 2011, Malaysia began fully enforcing new grading, packaging and labeling regulations on fruits and vegetables. On December 14, Malaysia notified the WTO regarding a regulation on halal certification and use of labeling. In July 2012, the Ministry of Health is scheduled to begin enforcing mandatory labeling of food and food ingredients obtained through modern biotechnology.

26/01/11

Malaysia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report is on Malaysian government's requirements for export certificate to import U.S. food and agricultural products. No changes.

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12/19/2018

New Zealand

New Zealand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

New Zealand has strict biosecurity rules for the import of plant and animal products as well as food and beverages. This report outlines the import requirements for these products.

31/12/14

New Zealand

New Zealand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. The sections on labeling requirements, copyright and trademark laws have been updated since the last report.

31/12/14

New Zealand

New Zealand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. The sections on food laws, copyright and trademarks laws have been updated since the last report

30/12/13

New Zealand

New Zealand Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. The sections on labeling requirements, copyright and trademarks laws have been updated since the last report.

20/12/13

New Zealand

New Zealand Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. The sections on food laws, copyright and trademarks laws have been updated since the last report.

30/12/11

New Zealand

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. The sections on food laws, copyright and trademarks laws have been updated since the last report.

22/12/10

New Zealand

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides a broad overview of export certificate requirements for a representative sample of products exported to New Zealand. All sections of this report have been reviewed and updated to reflect New Zealand’s most recent requirements. However, as these regulations are constantly updated, exporters interested in exporting to New Zealand are encouraged to check relevant websites for the most up-to-date information.

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22/12/14

Pakistan

Pakistan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural imports into Pakistan. Compared to the previous report released in 2013, sections I, III, and VIII, and Appendix II have been modified. All imports into Pakistan are governed by the Import Policy Order issued by the Ministry of Commerce. The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority is the national standardization body. Pakistan’s food imports are regulated by the federal government and food safety standards are regulated by the provincial governments. Pakistan food laws cover 104 food items falling into nine broad categories. In situations where a product is not covered by existing regulations in Pakistan, officials typically adopt Codex guidelines.

04/02/13

Pakistan

Pakistan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural imports into Pakistan. Compared to the previous report released in 2011, sections I has been modified. All imports into Pakistan are governed by the Import Policy Order issued by the Ministry of Commerce. The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority is the national standardization body. Pakistan’s food imports are regulated by the federal government and food safety standards are regulated by the provincial governments.

29/12/11

Pakistan

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural imports into Pakistan. Compared to the previous report released in 2010, sections I, VI, VIII and IX have been modified. All imports into Pakistan are governed by the Import Policy Order issued by the Ministry of Commerce annually. The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority is the national standardization body. Pakistan’s food imports are generally regulated by the federal government and food standards are regulated by the provincial governments. Pakistan food laws cover 104 food items falling into nine broad categories.

22/12/10

Pakistan

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural imports into Pakistan Compared to the previous report released in 2009, sections VI, VII and IX have been modified. Pakistan’s food imports are generally regulated by the federal government and food standards are regulated by the provincial governments. Pakistan food laws cover 104 food items falling into nine broad categories

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1/31/19

Singapore

Singapore : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

This report discusses food and agricultural export product certificates currently required by the Singapore Government. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and food regulations in the country. In April 2019, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will take over AVA’s food related work, including regulatory responsibilities.

1/30/19

Singapore

Singapore : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore. Although the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is currently the national body responsible for implementing food regulations in the country, a new government agency called the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is scheduled to take over food-related regulatory responsibilities in April 2019. U

31/12/15

Singapore

Singapore : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the what export certificates the Singapore government requires. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA; www.ava.gov.sg) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and food regulations in the country. While Singapore maintains a generally liberal and open trade system, the country has strict regulations on the imports of meats, poultry and shellfish.

07/03/14

Singapore

Singapore Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report contains information and regulations on importing and marketing food products in Singapore. The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is the national authority for food regulations. AVA’s website (www.ava.gov.sg) is the best source of information on Singapore’s import regulations.

05/12/12

Singapore

Singapore Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Singapore is almost completely dependent on imports for its food security. While import regulations can be stringent, they are generally predictable, transparent, and science-based.

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03/07/19

South Africa

South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

All the sections of the Report have been updated based on updated website links and contacts, as well as to comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products from the United States to South Africa

01/03/16

South Africa

South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This is the first FAIRS - Certification Report for South Africa. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products to South Africa. It is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS – Narrative Report ( view the pdf to download the 2015 report) for a much more comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations and standards.

15/12/15

South Africa

South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative

All the sections of the Report except sections VIII (Import Procedures) and Section IX (Other Certification and testing requirements) have been updated based on recent regulation amendments and to provide feedback on the amendments published in 2014.

31/12/14

South Africa

South Africa : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All the sections of the Report have been updated to comply with the current 2014 reporting instructions as the last FAIRS report for South Africa was done in 2011.

15/03/12

South Africa

South Africa Food and Agricultural Import Regulations: Trans-Fats

In February 2011, The Ministry of Health announced new regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act of 1972, which concern the presence of trans-fats in foods. The new regulation goes into effect six-months after the notification. According to regulation, a maximum trans-fat content of two grams per 100 grams, per serving, is allowed in the final product. This regulation is expected to enter into force in August, 2011. FAS/Pretoria learned that this regulation has negatively affected the sourcing of some U.S. consumer-oriented products during a recent EMP funded South African retail food sector assessment.

22/12/10

South Africa

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The South African Department of Health has recently published new regulations on labeling and advertising of food stuffs which will be effective on March 01, 2011. These regulations provide clear guidance regarding labeling and the advertisement of foodstuffs. Manufacturers of foodstuffs, both nationally and internationally, must adapt their labeling accordingly. The Minister of Trade and Industries has also published new regulations relating to the labeling of GMOs.

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19/05/16

Spain

Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU).

05/10/15

Spain

Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1431 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report. Updates of the information provided are also available in the USEU/FAS website www.usda-eu.org.

19/05/15

Spain

Spain : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - CertificationFood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU).

21/08/14

Spain

Spain, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regul ations. This report is an update of SP1316 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation.

30/06/14

Spain

Spain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are additional to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU).

22/10/13

Spain

Spain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU).

31/10/12

Spain

Spain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and it follows EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of SP1126 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation.

16/12/11

Spain

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an update of SP1022 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation or regulation. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-27 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report,

20/12/10

Spain

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an update of SP9011 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation or regulation.

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02/06/19

Thailand

Thailand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other prepackaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals.

01/02/18

Thailand

Thailand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other prepackaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals.

29/12/15

Thailand

Thailand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report includes an update of Section 2.8, pertaining to food additive labeling. Other minor changes have been made to this report including: additional list of pesticides under Type 4 hazardous substances (Section 5); specific import control on beef and beef products from BSE-affected countries (Section 6.6); specific import controls on pork meat (Section 6.7); Specific Import Control on Fruits and Vegetables (Section 6.9), and alcohol beverage labeling (Section 7.2).

15/01/15

Thailand

Thailand : Weekly Rice Price Update

TH5003. Export prices for most grades of rice are basically unchanged from the previous week except for fragrant rice.

30/12/14

Thailand

Thailand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report includes an update of Section 2.1, pertaining to standard labeling. Other minor changes have been made to this report including: requirements of good manufacturing practices of low acid and acidified foods in sealed containers (Section 1.3.1 G); specific import control on beef and beef products from BSE-affected countries (Section 6.6); and specific import controls on pork meat (Section 6.7).

20/12/14

Thailand

Thailand : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand, including 57 processed and unprocessed food items, other prepackaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, boneless beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, hides and skins, distillers dried grains, and live animals. Change from previous report: the export certificate required for low acid and acidified foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers is added to this report.

07/01/14

Thailand

Thailand Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Minor changes have been made to this report. Revisions include: prohibited food and substances (Section 1.2); requirements of good manufacturing practices (Section 1.3.1 G); labeling of cow’s milk (Section 2.1.4)

21/12/12

Thailand

Thailand Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

TH2144: Minor changes have been made to this report. Revised information include: food prohibited to be manufactured, imported and sold (Section 1.2.2); requirements of good manufacturing practices (Section 1.3.1 D); labeling of cow’s milk (Section 2.1.4); food containing contaminants (Section 5.2); specific import control on pork meat (Section 6.7); and specific import controls on fruits and vegetables (Section 6.9).

20/12/12

Thailand

Thailand Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists certificates required by Thai Government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand including 56 processed and unprocessed food items, other prepackaged processed food, fruit and vegetables, live animals, boneless beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, and hides and skins.

09/12/11

Thailand

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

TH1153: Food safety is under the purview of the Ministry of Public Health through the Food Act of B.E. 2522 (1979). The Food Act gives MOPH’s FDA the authority to license, inspect, recall and establish safety and quality standards for food products. Thailand usually follows Codex standards for food additives and Codex MRLs for pesticides and veterinary drugs.

20/12/10

Thailand

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for the import of U.S. products into Thailand. These include standardized requirements for 56 processed and unprocessed food items and individual requirements for popcorn, fruit and vegetables, live animals, boneless beef, canned or preserved meat and poultry products, other processed meat products, processed or frozen seafood, and hides and skins.

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25/01/18

China P rp

China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products.

31/12/15

China P rp

China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products. This year’s major changes include the implementation of China’s 2015 Food Safety Law, and slight revisions to the Catalogue of Products under Decree 145. In addition, beginning January 12, 2015, China banned the importation of all poultry and pet birds from the entire United States. Changes regarding certificate requirements remain minimal.

30/12/15

China P rp

China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative FAIRS Country Report

During 2015, on the backdrop of continuous food scandals and rising consumer concerns, Chinese food regulators continued the onerous task of regaining consumer’s trust by revamping China’s Food Safety Regime. Over the past two years, China has reviewed and issued thousands of new food safety and hygiene standards. Most notably, China’s 2015 Food Safety Law came into effect on October 1. In addition to specific implementing rules, a series of regulations, rules, and measures will be issued to carry out the provisions of the Law.

14/12/15

China P rp

China : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Subject Report

China is in the process of implementing a revised regulatory and registration system for imported feed and feed additives. Under this system, companies need to complete the following three steps before they can export feed ingredients or additives to China: 1) obtain an import registration license from the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), 2) apply for market access with the General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), and 3) have their manufacturing facility be registered by AQSIQ. This process can include an audit, which China requires the exporter to pay for.

18/12/13

China P rp

China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products.

31/12/12

China P rp

China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government for imports of food and agricultural products.

21/12/12

China P rp

China Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an index of major agricultural product import regulations and standards translated and published by the Office of Agriculture Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing through December 2012. Updates include changes to food laws, labeling requirements, packaging and container requirements, food additive regulations, multiple commodity regulations, commodity specific regulations, and import procedures.

27/08/12

China P rp

National Food Safety Standard for Grain

On June 4, 2012, China notified the WTO of National Food Safety Standard: Grain as SPS/N/CHN/525. This standard applies to raw grains and grain products for human consumption, including cereals, beans, and potatoes. This standard does not apply to raw materials for the manufacture of edible oil. The date for submission of final comments to China is August 3, 2012. The proposed date of entry is to be determined. This report is an INFORMAL translation of this document.

25/07/12

China P rp

National Standard of Seed Potatoes (Draft for Approvals)

On July 18, 2012, China notified the WTO of National Standard of Seed Potatoes as G/TBT/N/CHN/920. The standard was drafted for regulating the production of seed potatoes, maintaining seed potato trade order, promoting supervision and administration, and protecting the benefits of farmers. The date for submission of final comments to China is September 16, 2012. The proposed date of adoption of the standard is 90 days after its notification to the WTO, and date of its entry into force is 6 months after the notification.

09/03/12

China P rp

Regulation on Feed and Feed Additive Import Registration (Amended Draft for Comments)

On March 1, 2012, China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) published a Notice on “Regulation on Feed and Feed Additive Import Registration (Amended Draft for Comments)” for public comments, which are due on March 31, 2012. This draft regulation replaces the current “Regulation on Feed and Feed Additive Import Registration (enforced on August 17, 2000),” and provides further details on Decree 609 (CH12008). Please note the MOA Notice provides details on major amendments to the regulation. This report contains an UNOFFICIAL translation of the draft regulation.

10/02/12

China P rp

12th Five-year Plan on National Food Safety Standards

On January 30, 2012, the Ministry of Health released the 12th Five-year Plan on National Food Safety Standards and is soliciting public comments on the Plan. The Plan reviews the status of the food safety standards and sets objectives for future food safety standard work and safeguard measures to fulfill the objectives.

02/02/12

China P rp

National Food Safety Standard on Polyethylene Resin

On November 17, 2011, China notified the WTO of National Food Safety Standard: Polyethylene Resin as SPS/N/CHN/482. This standard applies to polyethylene resin made of ethylene homopolymer and copolymers of ethylene and olefin used for food containers and packaging materials. This standard stipulates technical requirements and packaging requirements of polyethylene resin used for food containers and packaging materials. The date for submission of final comments to China is January 16, 2012. The proposed date of entry is to be determined.

02/02/12

China P rp

National Food Safety Standard on Vegetable Activated Carbon

On November 18, 2011, China notified the WTO of National Food Safety Standard: Food Additive Vegetable Activated Carbon (Wooden Activated Carbon) as SPS/N/CHN/495. This standard applies to food additive vegetable activated carbon (wooden activated carbon) made from plant materials such as sawdust, coconut shells, and nutshells through physical or chemical method. The date for submission of final comments to China is January 17, 2012. The proposed date of entry is to be determined.

31/12/11

China P rp

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government from exporters of food and agricultural products.

31/12/10

China P rp

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists major export certificates required by the Chinese government from exporters of food and agricultural products.

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12/16/15

Austria

Austria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Austria. Austria as a member of the European Union follows the EU directives and regulations. It is recommended that this report be read in conjunction with the EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards.

10/20/15

Austria

Austria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report covers only specific export certificate requirements by Austria, which are different from EU requirements.

12/18/14

Austria

Austria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Austria. Austria as a member of the European Union follows the EU directives and regulations. It is recommended that this report be read in conjunction with the EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards.

12/10/14

Austria

Austria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report covers only specific export certificate requirements by Austria, which are different from EU requirements.

01/25/11

Austria

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report covers only specific export certificate requirements by Austria, which are different from EU requirements.

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12/07/12

Bahamas

Bahamas Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Bahamas continues along the path of reforming much of its legislation and regulatory structures on food and agricultural products as a result of their World Trade Organization (WTO) accession process.

12/28/11

Bahamas

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Bahamas is currently in the midst of reforming much of its legislation and regulatory structures on food and agricultural products as a result of their World Trade Organization (WTO) accession process. New and more detailed labeling requirements, among other changes, are expected to be enacted in 2012. Still, these changes are not expected to alter the fact that The Bahamas is very receptive to U.S. products. With 95 percent of food and agricultural product imports traditionally coming from the United States, The Bahamas recognizes and accepts U.S. standards for nearly all farm products.

11/17/10

Bahamas

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

As part of the process to accede to the World Trade Organization (WTO), The Bahamas is in the midst of reforming much of its legislation and regulatory structures on food and agricultural products. New and more detailed labeling requirements, among other changes, are expected to be enacted in 2011.

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06/05/13

Bahrain

Bahrain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report provides guidance on required certificates for food products shipped to Bahrain. While all possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear information about these policies was not available.

04/24/13

Bahrain

Bahrain Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on the regulations governing importation of food and agricultural products to Bahrain.

07/06/12

Bahrain

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides detailed information on the rules and regulations governing food imports to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

06/20/12

Bahrain

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides detailed information on the rules and regulations governing food imports to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

04/04/10

Bahrain

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Details on Bahrain required export certificates are available inside this report

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12/28/12

BosniA-Hrzgovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) requires various certificates for imported food products which must be signed by the designated authorities. However, there are no specific formats that exporters are required to use, except for phytosanitary certificates that must be in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).

12/21/12

BosniA-Hrzgovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Sections updated: I, III, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX.

12/29/11

BosniA-Hrzgovina

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) requires various certificates for imported food products. However, there are no specific formats that exporters are required to use, except for phytosanitary certificates that should be in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Some veterinary certificates need to contain certain statements set by the State Veterinary Office (SVO).

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03/11/2019

Brazil

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

In 2108 Brazil has not implemented significant changes to regulations that could affect imports of agricultural goods. However, with the election of President Jair Bolsonaro, a more liberal economic agenda is expected to be implemented. The new president plans to reduce the number of Brazilian ministries to 22, a move that will likely impact the way the federal government functions.

2/13/2019

Brazil

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report identifies Brazil’s import requirements for foreign export certificates. An export certificate matrix and outline are included. There were some additional certificates added in 2018 trade matrix that affect imports of agricultural products in general. This report supplements the FAIRS Narrative Report.

01/11/16

Brazil

Brazil: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures. Changes in 2015 include mandatory allergen labeling and less burdensome registration requirements for many products.

12/15/14

Brazil

Brazil : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Brazil, including import procedures. There were no significant changes to Brazilian regulations within 2014, however, new significant requirements are expected to be implemented during 2015.

11/27/12

Brazil

Brazil Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for agricultural imports into Brazil, including import procedures. Compared to the previous report released in 2011, no significant modifications have been made. Some editing was made on Section I, VI, VII and IX.

12/13/10

Brazil

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines regulatory requirements for agricultural imports into Brazil, including import procedures. Compared to the previous report released in 2009, significant modifications have been made on Section III, IV, VI, VII and IX.

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02/15/19

Bulgaria

Bulgaria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

Bulgaria acceded to the European Union (EU) in 2007 and follows all EU food safety, quality, and standards directives and regulations. The following updates the 2017 Bulgaria Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report about applicable Bulgarian regulations for U.S. foodproduct exports, particularly those which differ from EU legislation.

01/19/16

Bulgaria

Bulgaria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Bulgaria, a member of the European Union (EU) since 2007, follows all EU directives and regulations. This report is an update of BU1364 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Bulgaria, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation. This report should be read in conjunction with the GAIN report E15051 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards for the EU.

11/10/15

Bulgaria

Bulgaria : New Regulation on Food and Drinks for Institutions

A new Ministry of Agriculture and Food regulation on supply of food and drinks to children at kindergartens, schools and other institutions hosting children was published in early November. The regulation introduces stringent requirements to food and drinks consumed or sold at these institutions and mandatory supply of dairy and meat products produced in compliance with the Bulgarian government standards. This is estimated to lead to an advantaged market position for some food manufacturers and to limit consumption of imported products even if they are “healthy”.

12/19/14

Bulgaria

Bulgaria : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

No changes in required import certification and standards for food and agricultural products have occurred during 2014. Please, see GAIN Report - FAIRS Export Certificate Report 12/23/2013 for details.

12/20/13

Bulgaria

Bulgaria Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report focuses on Bulgarian certification requirements when they may differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS Office in the U.S. Mission to the European Commission (USEU).

12/19/13

Bulgaria

Bulgaria Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Bulgaria, a member of the European Union (EU) since 2007, follows all EU directives and regulations. This report outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Bulgaria, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation.

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03/08/19

Chile

Chile : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

Chile’s Ministry of Agriculture’s (MOA) Sanitary and Livestock Service (SAG) authorities stress that all the information contained in either the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) or the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) sanitary certificate matches the name, address, and official number on the packaging label (s) of the shipped product, otherwise, shipments will be rejected. O

12/22/15

Chile

Chile : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Since the last Export Certificate report was issued by FAS/Santiago in 2014, Chile has granted access for the following products from the United States: live cattle, bovine embryos, and horses returning after temporary stay in the United States, porcine semen and fresh pork meat. Samples of the new certifications can be found in the appendix.

11/09/15

Chile

Chile : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On June 26, 2015, the Ministry of Health published in the Official Gazette the new regulation for the Nutritional Labeling of Food. The final decree requires, among other things, a label (or labels) on the front of prepackaged food and beverages, in the shape of a stop sign if the item exceeds certain thresholds for saturated fat, calories, sugar, and sodium. One label will be required for each nutrient that exceeds the threshold. Therefore, one product could bear up to four labels covering anywhere from 18 to 42 percent of the package face.

06/26/15

Chile

Chile: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Ministry of Health published on June 26, 2015 the implementing regulation to Law 20606 that regulates the labeling of the nutritional compositions of food products, Decree 13, 2015. The Decree aims at targeting food product that are intended for consumption by children under 14 years of age if they exceed specified limits of sodium, sugar, energy (calories) and saturated fats.

12/15/14

Chile

Chile : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Since the last Export Certificate report was issued by FAS/Santiago in 2013, a new protocol for equine was added for their temporary entrance into Chile, which was negotiated during 2014. The protocol and sample certificate can be found in the Appendix section of this report. In addition, the Certificate of Legal Origin for Fishery Products and Certificate for Lobsters, which are issued by NOAA can also be found in the appendix.

11/18/13

Chile

Chile Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Imports and certifications procedures implemented by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of the Ministry of Agriculture obtained ISO 9001 certification in June 2013. Under this new inspection scenario, inspectors have little room for discretionary decisions and full enforcement of the law is required at the ports of entry.

12/12/12

Chile

Chile Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

In July 2012 Chile approved Law 20606 in order to regulate the: “Nutritional Composition of Food and its Advertising”. The Ministry of Health is in the process of drafting the regulations and they will be ready soon for public comments.

12/28/11

Chile

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Final letterhead certificate for all fresh/chilled/ frozen bovine meat products including offal was agreed on. Please see the appendix of this report for a sample. The Chileans open the market for U.S. pork casings.

12/22/11

Chile

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Chile actively participates in the World Trade Organization and the CODEX Alimentarius Commission. Because Chile is concerned that unscientific technical trade barriers may adversely affect its exports, the government supports the standardization of sanitary and phytosanitary trading regulations

12/15/10

Chile

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

New certification for one-day birds and fertile eggs was negotiated during 2010, see sanitary requirements in Appendix II; new sanitary certification for bovine semen was put out for public comments in the WTO, deadline has finished and we are waiting for the last version, update will be posted in APHIS website when notified; Chile and the United States are negotiating new certificates for frozen/chilled/processed pork and bovine meat, until such process is finish, the declarations given on this report are valid, see Animal product section, page 17 and 18.

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2/22/2019

Colombia

Colombia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS)

This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS; SECTION; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS; and APPENDIX I. GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACTS

12/16/14

Colombia

Colombia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) - Narrative

This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Product Registration, Health Certificates, Export Establishment Registration, Import Duties; SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS: Food samples; SECTION VIII. COPYRIGHT AND/OR TRADEMARK LAWS: Protection of Property Rights and SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES

12/14/12

Colombia

Colombia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an annual update of the food and agricultural imports regulations and enforcement governmental mechanisms in Colombia.

12/12/11

Colombia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an annual update of the food and agricultural imports regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: I. SECTION II.LABELING REQUIREMENTS, B. Requirements for other specific labeling requirements: Biotechnology, Nutritional Labeling and Additives Labeling; SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Import Duties; SECTION VIII. COPYRIGHT AND/OR TRADEMARK LAWS: Patents and Trademarks; SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES: Beef and Pork, Not-Transformed (Fresh, Chilled or Frozen), Beef and Pork, Transformed (fresh, chilled or frozen), Import Requirements for Poultry Meat (whole birds), not transformed, Poultry Parts (fresh, chilled or frozen), Milk.

12/14/10

Colombia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an annual update of the food and agricultural imports regulations and enforcement governmental mechanisms in Colombia. The following sections were updated: SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS, General Requirements; SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS; SECTION IV. FOOD ADDITIVE REGULATIONS; SECTION VI OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, Import Duties, Value-added Tax (VAT); SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS Enriched Wheat Flour and GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACTS and Appendix III. Food Additives Authorized for groups of Preservatives, acidulates, buffers, pH regulators and antioxidants.

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01/12/16

Costa Rica

Costa Rica : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Costa Rica’s requirements for food and agricultural product imports. Most sections of the report have been updated and hyperlinks for relevant regulatory agencies and regulations have been provided throughout the report.

12/14/15

Costa Rica

Costa Rica : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Costa Rica. This report supplements Costa Rica’s Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) 2015 report

01/20/15

Costa Rica

Costa Rica : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updated on 12/17/2014. Sections updated: Section I. Food Laws. Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

12/12/14

Costa Rica

Costa Rica : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

No significant changes have occurred over the last year in terms of export certification requirements for Costa Rica.

12/03/13

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updated on 12/03/2013. Sections updated: Section I. Food Laws. Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

11/15/12

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updated on 11/15/2012. Sections updated: Section I. Food Laws. Section II. Labeling Requirements. Section IV. Additive Regulations. Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

10/31/12

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report includes changes made to the requirements for importation of chipping potatoes under Section III.

03/22/12

Costa Rica

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report includes updated information related to the use of the Apostille instead of consularization of documents used in the registration process of processed food products. The report also updates information related to import requirements for meat products and processed meat products.

01/27/12

Costa Rica

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updated on 01/27/2012. Sections updated: Section I. Food Laws. Section II. Labeling Requirements. Section IX. Import Procedures. Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

12/21/10

Costa Rica

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updated on 12/21/2010. Sections updated: Section I. Food Laws. Section IX. Import Procedures. Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

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12/11/2018

Croatia

Croatia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report provides information on the export certificates required by the Government of Croatia. This is an annual report that was updated in November 2018.

11/10/15

Croatia

Croatia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the export certificates required by the Government of Croatia. This annual report was updated in November 2015.

11/09/15

Croatia

Croatia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Croatia. Croatia, as a member of the European Union, follows the EU directives and regulations. Thus, it is recommended that this report be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards report for the European Union (EU-28 FAIRS). Important points of contact for US food exporters are listed in the Appendices. All sections of this annual report were updated in November 2015.

12/03/14

Croatia

Croatia, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import req uirements for Croatia. Croatia, as a member of the European Union, follows the EU directives and regulations.

12/23/13

Croatia

Croatia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Croatia. Croatia, as a member of the European Union, follows the EU directives and regulations.

12/23/13

Croatia

Croatia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the export certificates required by the Government of Croatia. All sections of this annual report were updated in December 2013.

12/21/12

Croatia

Croatia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the export certificates required by the Government of Croatia for processed food, agricultural food products, live animals (cattle, pets, etc), livestock feed and supplements. All sections of this annual report were updated in November 2012. It should be noted that due to Croatia’s rapid harmonization of food legislation with EU legislation, information in this report should be double checked for obsolescence with the USDA office in Croatia

08/23/12

Croatia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on food import rules for Croatia. It includes information on labeling, packaging, food additives and import procedures. Important points of contact for U.S. food exporters are listed in the appendices. All sections of this annual report were updated in August 2012. It should be noted that due to Croatia’s rapid harmonization of food legislation with EU legislation, information in this report should be verified for accuracy with the USDA/FAS office in Croatia.

08/10/12

Croatia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on food import rules for Croatia. It includes information on labeling, packaging, food additives and import procedures. Important points of contact for U.S. food exporters are listed in the appendices. All sections of this annual report were updated in August 2012. It should be noted that due to Croatia’s rapid harmonization of food legislation with EU legislation, information in this report should be verified for accuracy with the USDA/FAS office in Croatia.

10/24/11

Croatia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the export certificates required by the Government of Croatia for processed food, agricultural food products, live animals (cattle, pets, etc), products for animal consumption, and feed. All sections of this annual report were updated in October 2011. It should be noted that due to Croatia’s rapid harmonization of food legislation with EU legislation, information in this report should be double checked for obsolescence with the USDA office in Croatia

11/16/10

Croatia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on the export certificates required by the Government of Croatia for processed food, agricultural food products, live animals (cattle, pets, etc), products for animal consumption, and feed. All sections of this annual report were updated in November 2010. It should be noted that due to Croatia’s rapid harmonization of food legislation with EU legislation, information in this report should be double checked for obsolescence with the USDA office in Croatia

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12/10/14

Cuba

Cuba, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Section(s) Updated: Sections I, VII, IX & Appendices I, II & III. The United Stat es allows for the export of agricultural products to Cuba in conformity with the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.

12/05/13

Cuba

Cuba Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The United States allows for the export of agricultural products to Cuba in conformity with the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. U.S. suppliers willing to navigate a detailed set of U.S. regulatory controls related to exporting to Cuba will find that the island is fairly receptive to U.S. products.

12/06/12

Cuba

Cuba Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The United States allows for the export of agricultural products to Cuba in conformity with the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. U.S. suppliers willing to navigate a detailed set of U.S. regulatory controls related to exporting to Cuba will find that the island is fairly receptive to U.S. products.

11/17/10

Cuba

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The United States allows for the export of agricultural products to Cuba in conformity with the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. U.S. suppliers willing to navigate a detailed set of U.S. regulatory controls related to exporting to Cuba, will find that the island is fairly receptive to U.S. products. This report provides information on Cuba's regulatory environment as it relates to U.S. agricultural exports.

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23/11/18

Czech Republic

Czech Republic :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report provides information on the laws and regulations for food, import rules for food, and contact information in the Czech Republic. It is recommended to read the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards, because the Czech Republic, a member of the European Union, follows the EU directives and regulations.

01/11/18

Czech Republic

Czech Republic :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

The Czech Republic has implemented all EU regulations regarding required export certifications. For information on EU export certifications, please see the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Certification Report prepared by the United States Mission to the EU in Brussels available at http://gain.fas.usda.gov.

01/23/16

Czech Republic

Czech Republic : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Czech Republic has implemented all EU regulations regarding required export certifications. For information on EU export certifications, please see the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Certification Report number E14005 prepared by USEU Brussels.

12/21/15

Czech Republic

Czech Republic : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative.

12/16/14

Czech Republic

Czech Republic : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Czech Republic has implemented all EU regulations regarding required export certifications. For information on EU export certifications, please see the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Certification Report number E14005 prepared by USEU Brussels.

12/23/13

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on the laws and regulations for food, import rules for food, and contact information in the Czech Republic.

12/20/13

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Czech Republic has implemented all EU regulations regarding required export certifications. For information on EU export certifications, please see the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Certification Report number E70047 prepared by USEU Brussels.

06/27/13

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Food Safety and Czech Consumers

Czech consumers are quality oriented and perceive local products as safest. Many would rather reduce quantity purchased rather than settle for lower quality foods.

11/07/12

Czech Republic

Czech Republic Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Czech Republic has implemented all EU regulations regarding required export certifications. For information on EU export certifications, please see GAIN report no. E60015.

12/30/11

Czech Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on the laws and regulations for food, import rules for food, and contact information in the Czech Republic. It is recommended to read the EU-27 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards report because the Czech Republic, a member of the European Union, follows the EU directives and regulations

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11/23/15

Ecuador

Ecuador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Ecuador’s requirements for food and agricultural product imports. Hyperlinks to ministries, agencies, and legal documents have been provided throughout this updated report.

11/16/15

Ecuador

Ecuador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies Ecuador’s import requirements for foreign export certificates, highlighting current procedures and identifying the relevant local agencies with oversight over these issues. An export certificate matrix and outline is included. This report supplements the FAS Quito Food and Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) 2015 report.

12/19/14

Ecuador

Ecuador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Ecuador’s requirements for food and agricultural product imports. Hyperlinks to ministries, agencies, and legal documents have been provided throughout this updated report.

12/17/14

Ecuador

Ecuador : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies Ecuador’s import requirements for (foreign) export certificates. Highlights current procedures and identifies the relevant agencies with oversight on these issues. An export certificate matrix and outline is included. This report serves as a supplement to FAS Quito’s Food and Agricultural Import Regulation Report (FAIRS) submitted in December 2014.

12/08/14

Ecuador

Ecuador : New Import Requirements for Processed Products - COMEX 019

Ecuador’s Foreign Trade Committee’s COMEX Resolution 019 (September 10, 2014) stipulates that processed food product imports receive prior Ministry of Agriculture authorization. Previously only Ministry of Health authorization was required. However, the Ministry of Agriculture’s AGROCALDAD (Ecuador’s sanitary/phyto-sanitary authority) has assured FAS Quito that this measure will not disrupt trade. With full implementation details still pending, importers of U.S. products may receive inconsistent information.

12/31/13

Ecuador

Ecuador Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Ecuador’s 2008 constitution has led to the creation of new laws; some of which are adversely affecting food and agricultural product imports. “This report was prepared by the USDA/ Foreign Agricultural Service – Office of Agricultural Affairs in Quito for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available.

11/21/12

Ecuador

Ecuador Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report has been updated to reflect the most recent changes in Ecuadorian laws and in the list of responsible agencies and organizations.

01/03/11

Ecuador

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report has been updated to reflect the most recent changes in Ecuador Health Law and changes in the list of responsible agencies and organizations. It is important to note that Ecuador is enforcing a new constitution approved by public referendum on September 28th, 2008, resulting in the creation and modification of several laws.

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19/12/18

Egypt Arab Republic

Egypt :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural exports to Egypt. It also includes the purpose of each certificate and the responsible governmental agency. In general, an original invoice, bill of lading, packing list, weighing list, health certificate, batch number certificate, certificate of origin, and insurance certificate are required to accompany any shipment. An export certificate matrix is included in this report.

19/11/18

Egypt Arab Republic

Egypt :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural products to Egypt. It also includes the purpose of each certificate and the governmental agency responsible.

12/07/15

Egypt Arab Republic

Egypt : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural products to Egypt. It also includes the purpose of each certificate and the governmental agency responsible. In general, an original invoice, bill of lading, packing list, weighing list, health certificate, batch number certificate, certificate of origin, and insurance certificate are required to accompany any shipment. An export certificate matrix is included in this report.

12/30/14

Egypt Arab Republic

Egypt : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Egypt as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports. The Minister of Agriculture announced recently that his ministry will take the lead in establishing a Food Safety Authority, which would consolidate Egypt’s disparate food safety system. Egypt’s food control systems and food control infrastructure consist of food laws and accompanying regulations and ministerial decrees, food inspection services, and laboratories for technical support.

07/28/09

Egypt Arab Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Report highlights includes Section I : New and updated information; Section II: Updated information; Section III: No change; Section IV: No change; Section V: No change; Section VI: No change;Section VII: Updated information; Section VIII: Updated information; Section IX: No change

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01/05/16

Ghana

Ghana : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was updated December 7, 2015 and the areas updated are: Section II. Labeling Requirements were updated as indicated in the FDA Guidelines for the labeling of Pre-Packaged Foods.

08/06/13

Ghana

Ghana Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was updated August 6, 2013 and the areas updated are: Section I- Food Laws: The review and amendment of the Food and Drugs law that was initiated last year is still in progress. Section VI- Other Regulations and Requirements (section C): The FDA has revised the registration fee for vetting, processing and documentation of all imported food products.

06/16/12

Ghana

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was updated April 24, 2012 and the areas updated are: Section I- Food Laws: The review and amendment of the Food and Drugs law that was initiated last year is still in progress. Section VI- Other Regulations and Requirements (section C): The FDB has revised the registration fee for vetting, processing and documentation of all imported food products. "This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Elmasoeur Ashitey Marcela Rondon 2012 FAIRS Country Report Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Ghana 5/16/2012 Required Report - public distribution Service in Accra, Ghana for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

05/16/12

Ghana

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was updated April 24, 2012 and the areas updated are: Section I- Food Laws: The review and amendment of the Food and Drugs law that was initiated last year is still in progress. Section VI- Other Regulations and Requirements (section C): The FDB has revised the registration fee for vetting, processing and documentation of all imported food products

08/27/10

Ghana

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Accra, Ghana for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since it‟s preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available.

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12/29/15

Greece

Greece : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Greece as a member of the European Union follows the EU directives and regulations. The export certification requirements for most products destined for the EU market have been harmonized and can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States: http://www.usda-eu.org/trade-with-the-eu/eu-import-rules/certification/fairs-export-certificate-report/. For non-harmonized products, the competent Greek authority should be consulted as many issues are addressed on a case-by-case basis.

12/29/15

Greece

Greece : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated contact information for Greece and gives an overview of Greek food laws in the EU context. Information on the EU requirements can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States:

05/15/12

Greece

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated contact information for Greece and gives an overview of Greek food laws in the EU context. Information on EU Member State specific requirements can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States:

05/15/12

Greece

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated contact information for Greece and gives an overview of Greek food laws in the EU context. Information on EU Member State specific requirements can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States: http://www.fas.usda.gov/posthome/useu/fairs.html. Ornella Bettini Jim Dever FAIRS Country Report Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Greece GR1205 5/15/2012 Required Report - public distribution DISCLAIMER: This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Rome, Italy for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products.

09/21/09

Greece

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated contact information for Greece and gives an overview of Greek food laws in the EU context. Information on EU Member State specific requirements can be found in the FAIRS reports prepared by the Offices of Agricultural Affairs in the individual EU Member States:

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12/13/2017

Guatemala

Guatemala : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Government of Guatemala is accepting FDA Certificates of Free Sale or State issued certificates of Free Sale to register processed food products with the Ministry of Health. Pet food needs to be registered with the Ministry of Agriculture. .

01/25/16

Guatemala

Guatemala : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On November 6, 2015, the Guatemalan Ministry of Health and Social Assistance published Ministerial Decree 196-2015, which eliminated the extraordinary requirement of Guatemalan consulate verification on the Certificate of Free Sale for processed food products registration.

12/31/14

Guatemala

Guatemala : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides a detailed explanation of the export certificates that the Government of Guatemala requires for U.S. food and agricultural products to be imported. It contains links to official sites where specific inquiries can be made and responded to (for example, microbiological criteria). It also provides a matrix of certificates required for certain processed products, which have requirements from both the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health.

12/31/14

Guatemala

Guatemala : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Guatemala accepts all U.S. official certifications issued for agricultural fresh and processed food products. For processed food products (other than meats), a Certificate of Free Sales is required. If the Certificate of Free Sales is used to register a new product or update an existing registration (every 5 years), the Certificate of Free Sales needs to be signed and sealed at any Guatemalan Consulate or Embassy in the U.S. Guatemala does not allow for re-export of seafood from non-U.S. origin, unless a Guatemalan inspection visit to the exporting facility has occurred.

12/18/12

Guatemala

Guatemala Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides a detailed explanation of the certificates that Government of Guatemala requires for U.S. food and agricultural products to be imported. It contains links to official sites where specific inquiries can be made and responded to (for example, microbiological criteria or standards). It also provides a matrix of certificates required for certain processed products, which have requirements from both the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health.

12/31/11

Guatemala

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides a detailed explanation of the export certificates that Government of Guatemala requires for U.S. food and agricultural products to be imported. It contains links to official sites where specific inquiries can be made and responded to (for example, microbiological criteria or standards that must be complied with). It also provides a matrix of certificates required for certain processed products, which have requirements from both the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health.

12/30/11

Guatemala

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food Safety Unit of Ministry of Agriculture is enforcing food safety regulations and as of November 1, 2011, a self Certificate of Attestation has to be issued by U.S. horticultural exporters. Meats and products (including eggs) are still subject to the FSIS-9060 form only. Though U.S. food export products are not required to submit food safety documentation, products are responsible to comply with microbiological, chemical, veterinarian and mycotoxin maximum residues requirements.

12/09/10

Guatemala

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides a detailed explanation of the export certificates that Government of Guatemala requires for U.S. food and agricultural products to be imported. It contains links to official sites where specific inquiries can be made and responded to (for example, microbiological criteria or standards that must be complied with). It also provides a matrix of certificates required for certain food products, which have requirements from both the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health.

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01/30/16

Honduras

Honduras : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), National Plant and Animal Health Service (SENASA), is the regulatory agency responsible for the inspection of all agricultural products that enter Honduras. The Secretariat of Health (MOH) has the General Directorate of Surveillance of the Health Normative Framework (DGVMN) as the responsible agency for the sanitary registration and inspection of processed food products at the retail and wholesale levels.

02/05/15

Honduras

Honduras : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Honduran Government changed the name of the Sanitary Regulation Directorate (SRD) to the “General Directorate of Surveillance of the Health Normative Framework (DGVMN).” The National Plant and Animal Health Service (SENASA) modified its Quarantine Procedures Manual. The new Manual indicates that when a non-quarantine pest is found alive or dead, the quarantine treatment will not be applied. The modification saves importers time and money that would have been used on the treatment.

02/04/15

Honduras

Honduras : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG) has the National Plant and Animal Health Service (SENASA) as the main regulatory agency responsible for the inspection of all agricultural products that enter Honduras. The Secretariat of Health (MOH) has the General Directorate of Surveillance of the Health Normative Framework (DGVMN) as the responsible agency for the sanitary registration and inspection of processed food products at the retail and wholesale levels. The Certificates requested by SENASA and the DGVMN are described in the report.

12/31/13

Honduras

Honduras Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Sections I. Food Laws (Central America Technical Regulation chart); IX. Import Procedures (Certificate of Origin website); and Tariffs (CAFTA-DR Quotas for 2014 and Tariffs chart) of this report have been updated.

12/31/12

Honduras

Honduras Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This FAIRS report provides updates to sections: Food Laws, Labeling Requirements and Food Additives.

12/14/11

Honduras

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Sections Updated: There are no changes in the import requirements of the Government of Honduras

12/28/10

Honduras

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Sections Updated: I. List of All Export Certificates Required by Government (Matrix). II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s). IV. Government Certificates Legal Entry Requirements.

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12/18/2018

Hong Kong

Hong Kong : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report lists the certificates required by the Hong Kong government (HKG) for U.S. agricultural and food exports to Hong Kong. Certificate samples for various product categories are included in the appendix.

12/14/2018

Hong Kong

Hong Kong : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

Hong Kong enacted the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) (Amendment) Regulation 2018. The Amendment Regulation takes effect November 1, 2019 for fresh and perishable products and November 1, 2020 for all products. Apart from updating the corresponding section in the FAIRS report, other parts of the report remain the same as the 2017 FAIRS report.

08/12/15

Hong Kong

Hong Kong : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

U.S. egg products, including shell eggs, powdered and liquid egg products, will be required to have a health certificate for export to Hong Kong effective December 5, 2015. The U.S. and the Hong Kong government are still working on the attestations on the health certificates.

08/11/15

Hong Kong

Hong Kong : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Updates include pending legislation to require mandatory certification for imported shell eggs and pasteurized, liquid and powdered egg products (as of December 5, 2015), to impose regulatory controls on claims on infant formulas and foods and to strengthen regulation of the production and supply of edible fats and oils.

12/30/14

Hong Kong

Hong Kong : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

U.S. beef cuts and offal products attained full market access to Hong Kong on June 17th, 2014. New requirements for nutritional composition of infant formula and labeling on infant formula will come into effect on December 13th, 2015. For follow-up formula and pre-packaged food for children under 36 months of age, new nutritional labeling requirements will apply as of June 13, 2016.

12/30/14

Hong Kong

Hong Kong : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

A new beef letterhead certificate was implemented in June 2014 in accordance with full market access granted by Hong Kong to U.S. beef and beef products. During the past five years, the U.S. has exported neither bison nor ostrich meat to Hong Kong, thus, port requirements will be reviewed for any shipments in the future in the context of the animal disease situation and U.S. surveillance program. The HKG has shelved plans for mandatory certification for egg and seafood products. No other significant export certificate changes occurred since the previous report.

12/12/13

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

There were no significant changes since the last report except that a new version of the letterhead certificate for beef replaced the old one in February 2013 following the access to the Hong Kong market of U.S. bone-in beef derived from cattle under 30 months of age.

12/06/13

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

U.S. bone-in beef products derived from cattle under 30 months of age and boneless beef over 30 months of age have been allowed entry to Hong Kong since February 2013. Discussion on further expanding product cuts to access the market is underway (Section VII).

06/17/13

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Macao Passed Food Safety Law

The Macao Government notified World Trade Organization members of its passing of the Food Safety Law (Law No 5/2013) in March 2013 via notification G/SPS/N/MAC/11. The Law will become effective October 20, 2013.

12/03/12

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the certificates required by the Hong Kong government (HKG) for U.S. exports to Hong Kong.

10/11/12

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Nutrition Labeling Regulation’s Impact on Food Choices

The Hong Kong government (HKG) conducted two series of surveys gauging the impact of the newly implemented nutrition labeling regulation impact on food choices. The surveys indicated that prepackaged food items in the market amounted to 73,000 before the implementation of the nutrition labeling regulation. The number of food items increased slightly to 78,000 when the final part of the survey was conducted seven months after the inception of the new regulation. The HKG concluded that the implementation of the new regulation did not have any apparent impact on consumers’ food choices. However, it may arrive at a different conclusion if individual retail categories rather than the aggregate figures of all retail outlets were looked at.

12/06/11

Hong Kong

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

With the commencement of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance and the Genetically Modified Organisms (Documentation for Import and Export) Regulation in March 2011, there are documentation requirements for shipments containing living modified organisms. The Food Safety Ordinance, a new food law, which introduces a food tracing mechanism by requiring traders to register and keep trade records commenced in August 2011 with a six-month grace period. New legislative initiatives for 2012 include mandatory certification requirements for egg imports and the introduction of Hong Kong’s new pesticide regulation. Updates on Hong Kong’s proposed pesticide framework are provided in Section V.

12/10/10

Hong Kong

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the certificates required by the Hong Kong government (HKG) for U.S. exports to Hong Kong. Certificate samples for various product categories are included in the appendix. There have not been any changes in Hong Kong’s certificate requirements since the 2009 report.

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India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

In calendar year (CY) 2018, the Government of India (GOI) granted access to U.S. poultry in the Indian market and issued multiple food safety draft and final amendments and regulations for imported and domestic food products.

12/18/2018

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

In calendar year (CY) 2018, the Government of India (GOI) granted access to U.S. poultry and poultry products into the Indian market, following an eleven-year absence. Additionally, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DAHDF) revised its guidelines for export/import of bovine germplasm.

10/25/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

India published its draft Regulation on new product approval procedures and notified them to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Comments are invited from the WTO member countries until December 16, 2016.

10/17/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published new draft regulations relating to standards for fortified food products. The GOI is currently seeking comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The comment period for trading partners will be 60 days following WTO notification on its website (www.wto.org).

09/27/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Exporter Guide

On September 20, 2016, the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India’s (FSSAI) invited comments on a draft notification pertaining to Food Business Operators (FBO) involved in the e-commerce sector. The draft notification specifies regulatory requirements pertaining to e-commerce FBOs.

09/27/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The following report updates GAIN IN6119 published on September 16, 2016, regarding the Modified Food Import Regulations. The earlier report notes in point (k) information applicable specifically to duty free shops. However, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has since deleted this clause from its website.

09/23/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the food licensing and registration systems (FLRS).

09/23/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India (GOI) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft amendment to adopt 46 standards of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The comment period for trading partners expires on November 19, 2016.

09/16/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On September 2, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) modified its food import regulations. The updated food import regulation supersedes the food import regulations that were made operational on January 14, 2016.

09/06/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The final amendment on standards and labeling for irradiated foods was published in the Official Gazette of India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notes that the final amendment includes feedback from public comments received during the comment period on the draft regulations, which were earlier published on November 23, 2015.

08/31/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrativ

On August 22, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) updated standards for proprietary food. These updated standards supersede the proprietary food standards that were made operational on January 13, 2016.

08/16/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) postponed the compliance date for maximum limits of trans fatty acid levels until February 27, 2017.

08/12/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On August 9, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new guidelines to modify its earlier guidelines dated March 23, 2012, on the labeling requirements for imported primary food packages

08/08/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On July 25, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published notifications to amend the Food Products Standards and Packaging and Labeling Regulations, 2011. The amendments are specific to fatty acids, dietary fiber, packaging, and labeling related to plant sterols, isomaltulose, and high-fiber dextrin in various food products.

08/08/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

India notified its new standards on ‘cereal and cereal products’ to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date listed on the WTO website (www.wto.org).

08/01/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has launched its Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT) system. This is a GOI initiative to speed up clearances for inbound consignments and to improve India’s ‘ease of doing business.

07/14/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft amendment relating to adoption of 46 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for food additives. The GOI will accept comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) trading partners for 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).

07/14/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

India notified its draft regulations relating to fats, oils, oats and pasta products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires on August 12, 2016.

07/01/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On June 29, 2016, FSSAI invited comments on a draft notification related to additional additives/enzymes/processing aids for use in alcoholic beverages including alcohol free and low alcoholic counterparts and for non-carbonated water based beverages (non-alcoholic). The comment period is 30 days from date of notification.

06/27/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order that repeals the earlier clause on duty-free shops from the 2016 Food Import Regulations. The order states that duty-free shops would be outside the domain of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and its Regulations.

06/22/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published its comprehensive list of 11,000 food additives used in various food categories. The new document was prepared on the basis of comments received from various stakeholders. However, the final notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2016 remains pending

06/03/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on May 30, 2016, to postpone the timeline for converting or renewing existing Food Business Operator (FBOs) licenses and registrations. The order postpones the previous deadline of May 4, 2016, to August 4, 2016 and clearly states that no further extensions will be granted to stakeholders. This most recent extension is the eighth consecutive extension granted by FSSAI.

05/17/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

India notified its revised draft standards for chocolates to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).

04/05/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notification order regarding enforcement measures for nutraceuticals, food supplements, and health supplements.

04/05/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order dated March 31, 2016, to clarify on the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a seasoning in noodles and pasta.

03/16/16

India

India : FSSAI Invites Comments Related to Oats and Pasta Products

India notified its new standards for oats and revised description for pasta products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).

02/26/16

India

India : WTO Deadline for Comments on 2016 Food Import Regulations

As previously reported in GAIN report IN6027, India notified its 2016 Food Import Regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners, as listed on the WTO website (www.wto.org), expires on April 15, 2016

02/18/16

India

India : 3 month Extension of Timeline to Obtain FSSAI Food Business Licenses

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on February 9, 2016, to postpone the deadline for converting or renewing existing Food Business Operator (FBOs) licenses and registrations. The order postpones the previous deadline of February 4, 2016, to May 4, 2016.

02/18/16

India

India : GOI Invites Comments from WTO TBT Members on Food Import Regulations

India notified its 2016 Food Import Regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).

01/29/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

India notified its new standards for proprietary food to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires one month from the date it is notified on WTO website (www.wto.org).

01/29/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On January 14, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the Food Import Regulations, 2016. FSSAI implemented these new regulations immediately upon publication.

01/22/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On December 23, 2015, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published an interim order to immediately implement updated draft standards of food additives. These standards are in addition to the provisions under Regulation 3.1 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011.

01/14/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On January 4, 2016, India notified its draft regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The draft amendments relate to standards for malt and malt based foods as proposed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The trading partner comment period deadline is March 4, 2016.

01/14/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On January 4, 2016, India notified a draft regulation related to microbiological standards for fish and fish products to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The comment period for trading partners expires on March 4, 2016.

01/11/16

India

India : Indian Food and Agricultural Trade Show Calendar 2016

This report provides a list of food, beverage and agricultural shows held in India. The Indian trade show industry holds a large number of shows dedicated to the various aspects of the food and agricultural industry. Indian ag, fishery, and forestry imports and exports in 2014 were, respectively $25 billion and $43 billion.

01/11/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Throughout calendar year 2015, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued multiple final and draft amendments related to food additive and standards, contaminants and toxins, and labeling and packaging regulations. The Ministry of Agriculture also issued final health certificates for pork and pork products, bovine frozen semen, in vivo bovine embryos and live bovines.

01/11/16

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

In CY 2015, the Ministry of Health continued to amend its Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011, from time to time related to food safety, labeling and packaging of imported products. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture published (a) final health certificate for pork and pork products; bovine frozen semen, in vivo bovine embryos and live bovines and (b) proposal on phytosanitary requirements for the import of hay from the United States.

12/04/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, related to the list of food additives covered under Table 1 of Appendix A.

12/01/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, related to the list of food additives covered under Appendix A.

12/01/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, related to the presence of naturally occurring toxic substances (NOTS) in some foods and beverages.

12/01/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, to include pullulan as a food additive.

12/01/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, to update standards for various food contaminants.

11/02/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On October 23, 2015, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published draft Alcoholic Beverages Standards. Domestic stakeholders have been invited to comment on these draft standards. The same draft standards were re-published on October 29, 2015, with comments invited by WTO members.

10/29/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On October 13, 2015, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) re-published the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2015 (FSSR, 2015) relating to the harmonization of standards for food additives for use in certain food categories or individual food items. According to official contacts, domestic stakeholders, including international stakeholders that have offices in India, are only invited to comment on these draft standards. The deadline for comments is December 13, 2015.

08/17/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order dated August 11, 2015 (posted on FSSAI’s website August 13), for compliance with its labeling requirements for printed logos and license numbers on packaged foodstuffs. The order postpones the previously issued July 1, 2015, deadline to December 31, 2015.

07/27/15

India

India :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2015 relating to food additives.

07/27/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published new draft regulations for food or health supplements, nutraceuticals, foods for special dietary uses, foods for special medical purpose, functional foods and novel food. The GOI is currently seeking comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) – Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) member countries. The deadline for the comments is September 23, 2015.

01/05/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, was implemented in 2011, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) undertook to harmonize food safety regulations with Codex Alimentarius. Multiple amendments to food safety, labeling and packaging regulations were published, as were new draft guidelines on labeling of imported products. Revised guidelines for trade in bovine germplasm and draft health certificates for imported bovine semen and embryos were issued.

01/02/15

India

India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

India requires a variety of export certifications for imported food and agricultural products. Throughout calendar year 2014, the Ministry of Health continued to more fully implement and enforce its Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture published two draft health certificates for imported bovine semen and embryos.

12/31/13

India

India Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 was fully implemented in 2013, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) undertook to harmonize food safety regulations with Codex Alimentarius. Multiple amendments to food safety, labeling and packaging regulations were published, as were new draft guidelines on labeling of imported products. Revised guidelines for trade in bovine germplasm were issued.

01/04/13

India

India Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

*Updated on December 31, 2012* All sections updated.* Food Security Bill Introduced- but still waiting for Parliamentary Approval * Full implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 * First amendment to Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011 * Draft Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2011 * Multi-Brand Retail Investment Policy Moves Forward at the State Level* Multiple amendments to Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) rules, 2011 * GOI mandates standard retail package sizes for foods and beverages effective November 1, 2012 * New guidelines on labeling of imported products*

01/31/12

India

Corrigenda on Food Safety and Standards Regulations2011

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, notified a corrigenda on the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011.

01/06/12

India

First Amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011

On December 29, 2011, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft gazette notification amending the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. The amendments pertain to (i) labeling of food products, (ii) use of food additives, (iii) prohibition and restriction on sales, and (iv) laboratory and sample analysis. The FSSAI has invited comments from stakeholders by January 12, 2012.

11/24/10

India

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certificatio

Export certification requirements for imports of food products in India are summarized in this report. Since the last report (IN9127 of September 24, 2009) the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially become the single regulator for all existing acts and orders related to food safety and standards

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Israel

Food & Agricultural Import Regulations & Standards

In the current report the following sections have been updated: Request for permission to import biotic material ; Heavy Metals in Foodstuffs ; New Ingredients that were approved/not approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health for use in Dietary Supplements ; In 2011, the following food color additives have been forbidden for use in morning cereals (E127) Erythrosine and Indigo carmine (E132) ; New amendment to Mandatory Standard SI 373, Honey and honey products ; Draft on Restriction on advertising and marketing of alcoholic beverages Law, which was initiated by the Ministry of Health ; List of the requirements for importing Medical Food ; Updated import list of “Sensitive” food products ; Updated import requirements for organic food and agricultural products ; Summarize of all TBT notifications that Israel submitted to the WTO ; Approved plants and mushrooms for use in food and food additives; Labeling regulation for food products containing GM ingredients is expected to be implemented by the end of 2012. According to the proposed law, it is suggested that labeling will be only required for food products that exceed the 0.9% of the food ingredients considered individually or of the total ingredients.

07/26/10

Israel

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

In the current report the following sections have been updated:Heavy Metals in Foodstuffs - The Israeli Ministry of Health has increased monitoring on imported food products in recent months.; The maximum limits of the following food color additives E1520, E1518, and E1505 were changed.; Import Procedure paragraph was modified.; New requirements for the export of pet food from the United States to Israel.; Inspection of Animal Feed paragraph was modified.; Fish and Fish Products Import and Distribution system.

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12/29/15

Jordan

Jordan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural products to Jordan. It also includes the purpose of each certificate and the government agency responsible. In general, an original invoice, bill of lading, health certificate, and certificate of origin are required to accompany any shipment. An export certificate matrix is included in this report.

12/29/15

Jordan

Jordan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards – Narrative

Jordan has implemented a new food law that will consolidate inspection to the Jordan Food and Drug Administration. The regulation updates are expected to be finalized within two years.

08/14/13

Jordan

Jordan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Jordan is updating its imported food and agricultural product regulations and standards. The country presently maintains a three tier inspection rate system for imported food products based on a product’s potential health risk. Jordanian importers are required to ensure that imported food and agricultural products do not pose a potential threat to public health. All food and agricultural products are subject to random inspection and testing.

09/17/09

Jordan

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report covers updates to Jordan's food and agricultural import regulations and standards.

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02/19/2019

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report is an overview of the general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports imposed by the Republic of Kazakhstan. The following sections of this report have been considerably updated from the 2018 FAIRS report:

11/01/2018

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report highlights export certification requirements for Kazakhstan. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo changes as Kazakhstan reforms its regulations to meet Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and WTO commitments. Exporters are advised to verify export certification requirements with their importer before shipment.

11/01/2018

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards -Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Kazakhstan. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo changes as Kazakhstan reforms its regulations to meet Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and WTO commitments.

12/30/2015

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an overview of the general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports imposed by the Republic of Kazakhstan

12/30/2015

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Kazakhstan. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo changes as Kazakhstan reforms its regulations to meet Customs Union (CU), Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and WTO commitments. Exporters are advised to verify export certification requirements with their importer before shipment.

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12/19/2018

Kenya

Kenya : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report complements the FAIRS Annual Country Report for Kenya and provides information on certificates required by the Government of Kenya (GOK) to export food and agricultural products into Kenya. GOK’s Kenya TradeNet System (Kenya TradeNet) provides a single point for importers and exporters to electronically submit and receive approvals from all the agencies that regulate agricultural trade.

12/18/2018

Kenya

Kenya : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report contains Government of Kenya (GOK) technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products, including information on applicable laws and guidelines, import procedures, and contact details of key trade regulatory and specialist agencies. Kenya maintains a ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) food products

01/05/16

Kenya

Kenya : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report compliments the FAIRS Country Report, and updates on certificates that are required by the Government of Kenya (GOK) to export food and agricultural products into Kenya. GOK has implemented the Kenya TradeNet System that provides a single point for importers and exporters to electronically submit and receive approvals from all the regulatory agencies that are involved in international trade, and is linked to the banking system for payments.

01/05/16

Kenya

Kenya : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report updates technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK). The report incorporates the new requirement for pre-export verification of conformity of all imported products, the centralization of issuance of the new Import Standardization Mark (ISM) by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and updates contact details of key agencies.

12/22/14

Kenya

Kenya : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report updates on the certificates required to export food and agricultural products into Kenya and complements the FAIRS Country Report. The Government of Kenya (GOK) is implementing a single window for import clearance under a new agency, the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE). The system is now able to process export and import permits issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs), Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), and once fully operational will integrate 25 government agencies that are involved in import/export certification and clearance.

12/15/14

Kenya

Kenya : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides an update of technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK). The report incorporates recent changes in the relevant agricultural sector statutes, the introduction of the rail development levy (RDL) on imports, the implementation of the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) - a single international trade platform, and updates contact details for key agencies. Sections updated are I, II, III, IX, and VI, Appendices I and II.

02/05/14

Kenya

Kenya Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated technical information for import requirements and regulations on food and agricultural products as are currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK). Sections updated are part of Section I, III, V, VI, Appendix I, and II.

12/30/11

Kenya

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Government of Kenya protects “sensitive” agricultural commodities and derived food products, including meat, poultry, and dairy using non-tariff barriers, such as certificates of export that must be presented by the trade-agent at the point of import into Kenya.

12/06/10

Kenya

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report focuses on the food and agricultural export certificates required by the Government of Kenya for U.S. agricultural commodities and product shipment to Kenya. FAS/Nairobi presents the information in a matrix format with specific examples of the required documentation in this report’s appendix.

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05/15/13

Kuwait

Kuwait Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on export certificates required by the Government of Kuwait from food exporting countries.

07/20/12

Kuwait

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides important information on the laws and regulations governing food importation into the State of Kuwait.

06/20/12

Kuwait

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides important information on the laws and regulations governing food importation into the State of Kuwait.

10/19/09

Kuwait

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Same as last year except section III which indicates that Kuwait Customs requires that the invoice and the country of origin certificate by notarized by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce.

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12/7/2018

Mexico

Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

This document provides an overview of major Mexican laws and regulations that cover agricultural and food products, as well as import regulations for agricultural products into Mexico. It is important to note some products may be subject to several import laws and regulations under different Mexican government agencies

11/16/2018

Mexico

Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

This report provides current information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies that comply with import standards and regulations enforced by Mexican officials. Section II modifications reflect updates from the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

01/06/2016

Mexico

Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2015. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted.

12/16/2015

Mexico

Mexico :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report updates information on export certificates issued by US government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. Small changes and comments have been added to egg product certification in sections I, II and III to reflect Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) new information.

01/15/2015

Mexico

Mexico : Grain and Feed Update

Favorable weather conditions throughout Mexico’s crop producing regions have resulted in higher production expectations in marketing year (MY) 2014/15 for corn and rice. On the other hand, less area was planted to sorghum than initially expected in several Mexican states during the 2014 spring/summer crop cycle. The Post/New MY 2014/15 (January/December) dry beans production estimated has been revised slightly downward to 1.15 MMT based on updated information from official and private sources. No changes reported for wheat since last report (GAIN Report MX4073).

12/19/2014

Mexico

Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2014. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted.

12/08/2014

Mexico

Mexico : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies export certificates presently issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. There are no significant changes to certificate requirements since Post’s 2013 FAIRS report. However, the reader should keep in mind that at the time of revising this report: USDA agencies and Mexican officials continue to discuss how to fully implement electronic certificates, and APHIS has new nomenclature in the health certificate for live animals.

01/23/2014

Mexico

Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Mexico 2013

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2013. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted. We

12/18/2013

Mexico

Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies current export certificates issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. There are no significant changes to certificate requirements since Post’s 2012 FAIRS report. However, the reader should keep in mind that at the time of revising this report, USDA agencies are discussing with Mexican officials the certification of food preparations that include minimum quantities of egg and dairy as an ingredient.

12/26/2012

Mexico

Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies current export certificates issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding agricultural products are subject to U.S. regulation. There are no significant changes to certificate requirements since Post’s 2011 FAIRS report.

12/26/2012

Mexico

Mexico Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2012. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted.

12/27/2011

Mexico

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section III. Packing and Container Regulations, Section IV. Food Additive Regulations, Section V. Pesticides and Other Contaminants, Section VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section VII. Other Specific Standards, Section VIII. Projected Regulatory Amendments, Section IX. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws, Section X. Import Procedures, Section XI. Relevant Reports, Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts, Appendix II. Other Import Specialist Contacts, Appendix III. List of Mexican Food and Agriculture Regulatory Agencies, Appendix IV. List of Approved Food Additives Hermetically Sealed Subject to Heat Treatment, Diagram I. Imports of U.S. Agricultural Goods to Mexico

12/16/2010

Mexico

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Section I. Food Laws, Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section III. Packing and Container Regulations, Section IV. Food Additive Regulations, Section V. Pesticides and Other Contaminants, Section VI. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section VII. Other Specific Standards, Section VIII. Projected Regulatory Amendments, Section IX. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws, Section X. Import Procedures, Section XI.

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13/12/2018

Morocco

Import Requirements for Grapevine Propagation Material

This report contains an unofficial translation of MinAg Order No. 207-05 on the phytosanitary requirements for the import of plant material belonging to the genus Vitis L. This measure has not been notified to the WTO

9/6/2018

Morocco

Sanitary Decree for the Importation of Animals and Animal Products

The following report is an unofficial translation of the Decree which implements Law Number 24-89 on Veterinary Sanitary Measures for the importation of animals, animal products, products of animal origin, animal propagating products, and seafood and fresh water products.

12/31/15

Morocco

Morocco : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports. Sections I, II, VI, VII, and the Appendix have all been updated.

10/01/15

Morocco

Morocco : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides an update of the list of certificates required to export U.S. food and agricultural products to Morocco. In 2011, the Moroccan food safety authority, Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA) issued new import requirements for dairy products, hides, skins, pet food, feed additives, and honey, and the import certificates for these products are still under discussion with USDA. Sections I, II, VI, VII, and the appendix have all been updated.

10/08/14

Morocco

Morocco, Food and Agricultural Import Regula tions and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports.

10/08/14

Morocco

Morocco, Food and Agricultural Import Regula tions and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports.

07/09/14

Morocco

Morocco , Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies the major export certificates required by the Moroccan government to export U.S. food and agricultural products to Morocco.

09/12/13

Morocco

Morocco Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports. On May 2013, the Government of Morocco approved a decree on nutritional and allergen labeling. The government has given importers and local producers a grace period of one year to comply with the new regulation. On June 26, 2013, Morocco made available for public comments a new law project # 122.12, which regulates the import of animal and animal products. See Section II for preliminary information on the proposed requirements. Sections I, II, VI, VII, and the Appendix have all been updated.

05/23/13

Morocco

Morocco Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies the major export certificates required by the Moroccan government to export U.S. food and agricultural products to Morocco. In 2011, the Moroccan food safety authority, Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA) issued new import requirements for dairy products, hides, skins, pet food, feed additives, and honey, and the import certificates for these products are still under discussion with USDA.

12/13/12

Morocco

Morocco Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative 2012

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports.

12/01/10

Morocco

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides an update on the list of certificates required to export food and agricultural products to Morocco. A new model certificate for U.S. equine exports to Morocco has been finalized by USDA/APHIS and the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture office of food safety ONSSA. A new certificate model for U.S. fishery and aquacultural exports to Morocco has been approved and is now in effect.

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02/11/16

Netherland

Netherlands : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an addendum to the EU FAIRS Report – E15051. The Netherlands, as a member of the European Union (EU), conforms to all EU regulations and directives. It was estimated in 2012 that around 98 percent of Dutch food legislation has been harmonized at the EU level. This report lists the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized with the EU or where the Netherlands varies with the EU standards.

03/13/15

Netherland

Netherlands : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU, GAIN E14065. The report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized in the EU or where the Netherlands varies. For updates of the information provided in this report check the USEU/FAS website www.usda-eu.org.

06/03/14

Netherland

Netherlands Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E80065.

03/08/13

Netherland

Netherlands Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E70048. The report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized in the EU or where the Netherlands varies. The EU Regulations that were published in 2012 and measures that went into force in 2012 are detailed in this report.

02/15/12

Netherland

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E60080. The report focuses on the import regulations and standards that are not harmonized in the EU or where the Netherlands varies. Also the EU Regulations that were published in 2011 and measures that went into force in 2011 are detailed in this report.

02/09/11

Netherland

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. This report should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels, Belgium, GAIN E57011.

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12/13/13

Nigeria

Nigeria Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has played the lead role for regulating food safety systems in Nigeria over the past decade. NAFDAC’s recent success with international accreditation of the agency’s two major laboratories is another important boost for food safety regulations in Nigeria’s food production, distribution and consumption chain.

12/13/13

Nigeria

Nigeria Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has played the lead role for regulating food safety systems in Nigeria over the past decade. NAFDAC’s recent success with international accreditation of the agency’s two major laboratories is another important boost for food safety regulations in Nigeria’s food production, distribution and consumption chain.

07/17/12

Nigeria

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The responsibilities for regulating Nigeria?s food safety systems devolve within many GON organizations and agencies although National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has played the lead role over the past decade. In 2010, the USDA/FAS collaborated with NAFDAC on a HACCP conference where all sectors in Nigeria?s entire food safety chain participated. The HACCP conference underpinned the subsequent inauguration of Nigeria?s National Food Safety Management Committee (NFSMC) which will take responsibility for food safety systems and operations when fully institutionalized.

12/14/11

Nigeria

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The responsibilities for regulating Nigeria‟s food safety systems devolve within many GON organizations and agencies although NAFDAC (Nigeria‟s FDA equivalent) has played the lead role over the past decade. In 2010, the USDA/FAS collaborated with NAFDAC on a HACCP conference where all sectors in Nigeria‟s entire food safety chain participated.

07/21/10

Nigeria

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Lagos, Nigeria for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since it‟s preparation, or because clear information about these policies were not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify the full set of import requirements with their foreign customers, who are normally best equipped to research such matters with local authorities, before any goods are shipped.

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01/09/13

Oman

Oman Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs in Dubai for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. The report provides guidance on required certificates for food products shipped to Oman. While all possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear information about these policies was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify the full set of import requirements with their foreign customers, who are normally best equipped to research such matters with local authorities, before any goods are shipped.

04/08/12

Oman

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Oman, as a member of the GCC countries, adopts all the Gulf Standard Organization food import regulations, including food products shelf life. This report provides detailed information on the Sultanate of Oman's food import regulations.

05/11/10

Oman

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Details on required certificates for the Sultanate of Oman are available inside this report.

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03/02/16

Peru

India : Pre-Arrival Document Scrutiny in the Food Import Clearance System

Effective February 2, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India implemented its new web portal-based Pre-Arrival Document Scrutiny (PADS) system for the clearance of food imports.

12/17/15

Peru

Peru : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Peru’s regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports and it updates the 2014 FAIRS Country Report’s Section I (General Food Laws and Sanitary Supervisory Agencies), Section V (Labeling Requirements), and Appendix I (Government Regulatory Agency Contacts). Hyperlinks to ministries, agencies, and legal documents are provided throughout.

11/12/15

Peru

Peru : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies Peru’s import requirements for foreign export certificates, highlighting current procedures and relevant oversight agencies. An export certificate matrix and outline is included. This report supplements the 2015 Food and Agricultural Import Regulation (FAIRS) Report.

06/18/14

Peru

Peru Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Peru’s regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports. It updates FAIRS 2013’s Section I (Food Laws), Section V (Pesticides and Other Contaminants), and Appendix I (Government Regulatory Agency Contacts).

04/30/14

Peru

Peru Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies Peru’s import requirements for (foreign) export certificates. It also highlights current procedures and identifies the relevant agencies with oversight on these issues. An export certificate matrix and outline is also included.

07/12/12

Peru

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies Peru’s import requirements for export certificates and procedures as well as the relevant Peruvian agencies for each request. An export certificate matrix and outlines for export certificates are also included.

12/27/10

Peru

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies Peru’s import requirements for export certificates and procedures as well as the relevant Peruvian agencies for each request. An export certificate matrix and outlines for export certificates are also included

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12/14/2018

Philippines

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report outlines Philippine government requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products. The report aims to assist U.S. exporters by providing information on labeling, packaging, permitted ingredients, and other relevant information.

12/31/12

Philippines

Philippines Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Philippine government requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products. The report aims to assist U.S. exporters by providing information on labeling, packaging, permitted ingredients and other relevant information. It also provides points of contact for key Philippine government authorities, U.S. government agencies and trade associations. Sections I and VII have been updated.

Philippines

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines Philippine government requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products. This report aims to assist U.S. exporters by providing information on labeling, packaging, permitted ingredients and other information. It also provides points of contact for key Philippine government authorities, U.S. government and trade associations. Sections I on Food Laws; IV on Other Regulations and VII on Animal Feed Ingredients have been updated.

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12/23/15

Poland

Poland : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Poland as a member of the European Union applies EU directives and regulations to agricultural imports with only few exceptions. U.S. suppliers should verify with the respective AMS, FDA, FSIS or APHIS Inspection offices and importer for the most current EU/Poland import requirements prior to export. The EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report prepared by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels should be consulted simultaneously with this report.

12/24/14

Poland

Poland : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Poland as a member of the European Union applies EU directives and regulations to agricultural imports with only few exceptions. U.S. suppliers should verify with the respective AMS, FDA, FSIS or APHIS Inspection offices and importer for the most current EU/Poland import requirements prior to export. The EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report prepared by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels should be consulted simultaneously with this report.

12/24/14

Poland

Poland : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Poland as a member of the European Union applies EU directives and regulations to agricultural imports with only few exceptions. U.S. suppliers should verify with the respective AMS, FDA, FSIS or APHIS Inspection offices and importer for the most current EU/Poland import requirements prior to export. The EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report prepared by the U.S. Mission to the EU in Brussels should be consulted simultaneously with this report.

12/24/13

Poland

Poland Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

Poland applies EU directives and regulations to agricultural imports with but a few exceptions. U.S. suppliers should verify with the respective AMS, FDA, FSIS or APHIS Inspection offices and importer for the most current EU/Poland import requirements prior to export.

12/24/12

Poland

Poland Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections of the report were updated. Poland applies EU directives and regulations with but a few exceptions. U.S. suppliers should verify with the respective FSIS or APHIS Inspection offices or the importer for latest EU/Polish import requirements prior to export.

12/21/10

Poland

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

All sections were updated. Poland applies EU directives and regulations with but a few exceptions. In 2009 and 2010 implementation of the EU system led to frequent shipment detentions due to outdated Polish forms. U.S. suppliers should verify with the respective FSIS or APHIS Inspection offices or the importer for latest EU/Polish import requirements prior to export.

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2/15/19

Romania

Romania: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

This report provides an overview of agricultural and food legislation in Romania. As a European Union (EU) Member State (MS), Romania follows EU regulations. Post recommends that this report be read in conjunction with the FAS USEU FAIRS Report.

12/28/15

Romania

Romania: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated information on the agricultural and food legislation in Romania. The report should be read in conjunction with the comprehensive FAS USEU European Food & Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) Report.

12/29/14

Romania

Romania : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated information on the agricultural and food legislation in Romania. The report should be read in conjunction with the comprehensive FAS USEU European Food & Agricultural Import Regulations (FAIRS) Report.

12/20/13

Romania

Romania Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updated information on the agricultural and food legislation in Romania. The report should be read in conjunction with the comprehensive EU FAIRS report E70048.

12/27/12

Romania

Romania Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an update on the regulatory framework that governs imports of agri-food products into Romania. The report should be read in conjunction with the FAIRS report prepared at EU level.

12/20/12

Romania

Romania Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Romania applies the EU regulations on imports of animal and non-animal products from third countries. National legislation is harmonized with the EU one, including the general requirements for all veterinary health certificates; however, there are specific categories of products that have additional national import requirements beside the aligned certificates.

02/23/11

Romania

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an update on the regulatory framework that governs imports of agri-food products into Romania.

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2/13/2019

Russia

Russia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements imposed by the Russian Federation for food and agricultural imports. The following sections of this report have been considerably updated from the 2017 FAIRS report: Section I: General Food Laws, Section V: Labeling Requirements, Section VI: Other Specific Standards, Section VII: Facility and Product Registration Requirements, Section VIII: Other Certification and Testing Requirements, and Section IX: Import Procedures.

12/17/2018

Russia

Russia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report highlights export certification requirements for Russia. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo changes as Russia reforms its regulations to meet Eurasian Economic Union and WTO commitments.

08/31/16

Russia

Russia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements imposed by the Russian Federation for food and agricultural imports. The following sections of this report have seen considerable revisions from the 2015 FAIRS report: Section I: General Food Laws, Section V: Labeling Requirements, Section VI: Other Specific Standards, Section VII: Facility and Product Registration Requirements, and Section VIII: Other Certification and Testing Requirements.

08/22/16

Russia

Russian : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Russia. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo changes as Russia reforms its regulations to meet Eurasian Economic Union and WTO commitments. Exporters are advised to verify export certification requirements with their importer before shipment.

12/21/15

Russia

Russian Federation : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Russia. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo changes as Russia reforms its regulations to meet Customs Union, Eurasian Economic Union and WTO commitments. Exporters are advised to verify export certification requirements with their importer before shipment.

12/16/15

Russia

Russian : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements imposed by the Russian Federation for food and agricultural imports. The following sections of this report have seen considerable revisions from the 2014 FAIRS report: Section I: General Food Laws, Section III: Pesticide and Other Contaminants, Section V: Labeling Requirements, Section VII: Facility and Product Registration Requirements, and Section VIII: Other Certification and Testing Requirements.

12/19/13

Russia

Russian Federation Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Russia. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo change as Russia reforms its regulations to meet Customs Union and WTO commitments. Exporters are advised to verify export certification requirements with their importer before shipment.

11/18/13

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Russia

Russian Federation Customs Union Technical Regulation on Milk and Dairy Products

The Technical Regulation of the Russia-Kazakhstan-Belarus Customs Union (CU) “On Safety of Milk and Dairy Products” (TR TS 033/2013) is a key CU regulation covering standards and requirements for milk and dairy products. This Technical Regulation was adopted by Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 67 of October 9, 2013, and will come into effect as of May 1, 2014.

02/05/13

Russia

Russian Federation Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Russia. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo change as Russia reforms its regulations to meet Customs Union and WTO commitments.

02/01/13

Russia

Russia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports imposed by the Russian Federation. The following sections of this report have seen substantial revisions from the 2011 FAIRS report: Section I: Food Laws, Section II: Labeling Requirements, Section VI: Other Regulations and Requirements, and Section IX: Import Procedures.

12/30/11

Russia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights export certification requirements for Russia. Please note that certification requirements have and will continue to undergo change as Russia reforms its regulations to meet Customs Union and soon WTO Accession commitments. Exporters are highly advised to verify the export certification requirements with their importer.

12/20/11

Russia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports imposed by the Russian Federation. Substantial sections of this report have been updated from the 2010 FAIRS report, including: Section I: Food Laws, Section V: Pesticides and Other Contaminants, Section VI: Other Regulations and Requirements, Section VII: Other Specific Standards, Section VIII: Copyright and Trademark Laws, and Section IX: Import Procedures

10/30/11

Russia

Customs Clearance Points for Raw Meat and Poultry

On November 17, 2011, the Russian Federal Customs Service (FCS) issued Order #2342, directed at normalizing operations connected with the customs declaration and the release of meat and poultry classified under HS 02 TN VED imported into the customs territory of the Customs Union. Most importantly, it defines the list of customs clearance points in the Russian Federation for raw meat and poultry imports.

12/08/10

Russia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report highlights the vast certification requirements to export agricultural commodities to Russia. With the adoption of the Customs Union between Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, the certification will drastically change in 2012 to conform to the New Custom Union Requirements.

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10/13/15

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This FAIRS Certificates Report lists major export certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and import control agencies for the importation of food and agricultural products into the Kingdom. In 2015, Saudi Arabia’s regulatory authorities continued its strict implementation of food import regulations and standards which have affected the flow of some U.S. food products exports to the Kingdom. The strict enforcement of import regulations included a ban on using unsubstantiated health benefits claims on the labels of prepackaged food products, a ban on poultry and egg product exports from U.S. states that have confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and a continued Saudi import ban on U.S. beef that was imposed in May 2012.

10/08/15

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

In 2015, Saudi Arabia’s regulatory authorities continued to strictly enforce their food import regulations and standards which have affected the flow of some U.S. food exports to the Kingdom. The strict enforcement of import regulations included a ban on the use of unsubstantiated claim of health benefits on food products’ labels; a ban on poultry and egg product exports from several U.S. states that have confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI); and a continued import ban on U.S. beef imposed in May 2012. The FAIRS Country Report contains an update of Saudi Arabia’s regulatory requirements and Customs clearance procedures for importing food and agricultural products into the Saudi market.

10/20/14

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This FAIRS Certificates Report lists major export certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and import control agencies for the importation of food and agricultural product into the Kingdom.

09/25/14

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia,Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This FAIRS Country Report contains update s of the regulatory requirements and pro cedures for importing food and agricultural products into Saudi Arabia.

10/17/13

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This FAIRS Country Report contains regulatory requirements and procedures for importing food and agricultural products into Saudi Arabia. The Food Laws Section of this report provides an update on Saudi policy changes that affect food and agricultural trade such as the import ban on U.S. beef and beef products as well as related restriction on the imports of pet foods containing beef products.

12/28/12

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This FAIRS Report provides the list of model certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory agencies to export food and agricultural products to the Saudi market. The SFDA is now requiring that U.S. poultry meat exports to Saudi Arabia must be accompanied by an attestation from the USDA/FSIS stipulating that exported products were obtained from poultry that was not fed with feed containing animal protein, fat or remnants of animal origin.

12/24/12

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This FAIRS Country Report contains the regulatory requirements and procedures for importing food and agricultural products into the Saudi market. The Food Laws Section of this report provides updated information on Saudi Arabia’s requirements for U.S. poultry meat exports under the 2005 Saudi-U.S. agreement regarding Saudi Arabia’s WTO accession.

12/27/11

Saudi Arabia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

FAIRS Country Report provides useful information about regulatory requirements and import procedures for food and agricultural imports as they are established and enforced by the government of Saudi Arabia. The Food Laws Section of this report is updated with information on the newly revised animal feed subsidy and the Saudi government’s decision to eliminate and/or reduce duties on imported foodstuffs.

11/27/10

Saudi Arabia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Agricultural Trade Office of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia prepared this report for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available.

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03/05/2019

Senegal

Senegal :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms. It provides information and guidance on import equirements, procedures, and documentation.

02/15/2019

Senegal

Senegal :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report - Certification

This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported food and agriculture products, including live animals.

03/05/2019

Senegal

Senegal :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report - Certification

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms. It provides information and guidance on import equirements, procedures, and documentation.

11/26/2018

Senegal

Senegal :Decree 69-132 - Trade and Transportation of Fish and Seafood Product

Highlights: On February 19, 1969, the Government of Senegal passed Decree 69-132; this decree is still in effect and regulates the trade and transportation of fresh, frozen, dried, canned or otherwise processed fish and seafood products destined for local consumption or export. Decree 69-132 supplements Senegal's food safety law, Food Law 66-48 (signed in May, 1966).

03/01/2018

Senegal

Senegal : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report is a reissuance of the 2016 FAIRS export certificate report. This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported processed food, animal products, live animals, plants and plant products, and feed.

12/09/15

Senegal

Senegal : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report is a reissuance of the 2014 FAIRS export certificate report with no additional information. Senegal is a member of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Since 2014 it has continued to authorize optional use of ePhyto, international standard for electronic transmission protocols and procedures for plant health certification, although it has been not fully implemented in most countries.

12/09/15

Senegal

Senegal : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms and bodies. It includes references to the Codex Alimentarius system, as well as, guidance on import procedures and documentation. Since 2013, Senegal has not issued new food standards. All standards are available upon request to the Association Senegalaise de Normalisation (ASN).

12/10/14

Senegal

Senegal : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report is a reissuance of the 2013 FAIRS export certificate report with no additional certificates. Senegal, as member of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has adopted the ePhyto, international standard for electronic transmission protocols and procedures for plant health certification, approved in April 2014 in Roma. Senegal extended the application of phytosanitary certificate to eleven national land borders to better monitor imported plant and plant products. This report provides information on export certificates required by the Government of Senegal (GOS) for processed food, animal products, live animals (cattle, pets, etc), plants, and products for animal consumption.

12/10/14

Senegal

Senegal : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms and bodies. It includes references to the Codex Alimentarius system, as well as, guidance on import procedures and documentation. In 2013, Senegal revised its food standards and issued new standards mainly related to the methods for conducting pysicochemical tests and fatty content. The standards are available upon request to the Association Senegalaise de Normalisation (ASN).

12/30/13

Senegal

Senegal Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report is an annual update of the food and feed regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms and bodies in Senegal. It includes references to the Codex Alimentarius system in Senegal, as well as, guidance on import procedures and documentation. There are no new standards for 2013.

12/12/12

Senegal

Senegal Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative 2012 FAIRS Country Report

This report is an annual update of the food and feed regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms and bodies in Senegal. It includes references to the Codex Alimentarius system in Senegal, as well as, guidance on import procedures and documentation.

12/09/11

Senegal

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on export certificates required by the Government of Senegal (GOS) for processed food, animal products, live animals (cattle, pets, etc), plants, and products for animal consumption. There has been no change from the 2010 report.

12/10/10

Senegal

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides information on export certificates required by the Government of Senegal for processed food, animal products, live animals (cattle, pets, etc), plants and products for animal consumption.

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12/29/15

Serbia

Serbia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on Serbian regulations and standards concerning food, agriculture, agricultural products and foreign trade. It includes information on labeling, packaging, food additives and import procedures. In 2015, Serbia adopted two new laws (The Law on Forests and the Law on Strong Alcoholic Beverages) and approximately fifty by-laws that include rulebooks and ordinances. The contact lists, including relevant government agencies, have also been updated.

12/29/15

Serbia

Serbia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on the certificate requirements for agricultural and food products imported into the Serbian market and includes the certificates that are standardized between the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection and the relevant US authorities (USDA/APHIS, USDA/FSIS, USDA/AMS, and FDA). In 2015, Serbia’s Veterinary Directorate officially recognized the United States as “negligible risk” for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and removed many of the BSE-related restrictions on imports or the transit of U.S. animal origin products and live animals.

12/31/14

Serbia

Serbia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on the certificate requirements for agricultural and food products imported into the Serbian market and includes the certificates that are standardized between the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection and the relevant US authorities (USDA/APHIS, USDA/FSIS, USDA/AMS, and FDA). In 2014, APHIS and the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection continued to work on finalizing a Veterinary Health Certificate for Treated Hides and Skins, a Veterinary Health Certificate for Canned Pet Food and other Processed Pet Food, a Veterinary Certificate for Feed Containing and not Containing Feedstuffs of Animal Origin, a Veterinary Health Certificate for Horses (registered equidae for breeding and production), a Veterinary Health Certificate for Beef and Beef Products, a Veterinary Health Certificate for Aquaculture animals for farming and a Veterinary Health Certificate for Treated Game Trophies and other Preparations of Birds and Ungulates.

12/18/14

Serbia

Serbia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on Serbian regulations and standards concerning food, agriculture, agricultural products and foreign trade. It includes information on labeling, packaging, food additives and import procedures. The report contains the updates on adoption of a new Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy for the period 2014-2024 and two important agriculture laws, Law on Pre- Harvest Financing of Agricultural Production and Law on the Protection and Sustainable Use of the Fishery Fund. Contacts and relevant government agencies in the Appendices have also been updated.

12/23/13

Serbia

Serbia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on the certificate requirements for agricultural and food products imported into the Serbian market and includes the certificates that are standardized between the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and the relevant US authorities (USDA/APHIS, USDA/FSIS, USDA/AMS, and FDA).

12/31/12

Serbia

Serbia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides guidance on the certificate requirements for agricultural and food products imported into the Serbian market and includes the certificates that are standardized between the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and the relevant US authorities (USDA/APHIS, USDA/FSIS, USDA/AMS, and FDA).

12/28/12

Serbia

Serbia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides information on Serbian regulations and standards concerning food, agriculture, agricultural products and foreign trade. It includes information on labeling, packaging, food additives and import procedures. Important points of contact or relevant government agencies for U.S. food exporters are listed in the Appendices.

12/29/11

Serbia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Report provides guidance on the export certificate requirements for export of agricultural and food products to the Serbian market. This report covers the health certificates that are standardized between Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and USDA/APHIS for exports from the United States to Serbia, including health certificate for export of live cattle standardized in July 2011.

12/28/10

Serbia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

Report provides guidance on the export certificate requirements for export of agricultural and food products to the Serbian market. This report covers the health certificates that are standardized between Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and USDA/APHIS for exports from the United States to Serbia. APHIS and Serbian Ministry of Agriculture are continuing to work on standardization of Health Certificate for Treated Hides and Skins, Pet Food other than Canned, Breeding Cattle and Horses. This Report contains an Export Certificates matrix and samples of Export Certificates in Appendix I.

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12/20/2018

Taiwan

Taiwan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards

Taiwan was the seventh largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products in 2017, valued at US$3.41 billion. Imported food and agricultural products must comply with a range of laws designed to protect human health and prevent the introduction of animal and plant pests or diseases. This report gives an overview of Taiwan's import requirements for food and agricultural products.

12/23/2013

Taiwan

Taiwan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

In 2012, Taiwan was the seventh largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products (US$3.21 billion.) All food and agricultural products, whether domestic or imported, must comply with a range of laws designed to protect human health and prevent the introduction of animal and plant pests or diseases.

12/18/2012

Taiwan

Taiwan Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

In 2011, Taiwan was the sixth largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products (US$3.7 billion.) All food and agricultural products, whether domestic or imported, must comply with a range of laws designed to protect human health and prevent the introduction of animal and plant pests or diseases.

08/13/2009

Taiwan

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides updates on Taiwan’s Food and Import Regulations with substantial revisions occurring in Section V, Pesticides and Other Containments, and in Section VI, Tariffs and Import Controls. In 2009, Taiwan employed stricter border maximum residue limit (MRL) controls but the authorities also dedicated more resources to address MRL applications of priority interest to trading partners including the U.S., though a substantial backlog remains. This report also provides expanded coverage of requirements for the importation of pet food into Taiwan.

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12/26/2018

Tunisia

Tunisia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

The report provides information on export certificates that the Government of Tunisia requires. In 2018, the United States and Tunisia reached agreement on a health certificate to accompany exports of U.S. day-old chicks and hatching eggs.

12/31/15

Tunisia

Tunisia : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Tunisia as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports. Sections I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX and the Appendix have all been updated.

06/12/14

Tunisia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Tunisia as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports.

12/09/13

Tunisia

Tunisia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Tunisia as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports. The approval process for a new and comprehensive food law was disrupted by the Tunisian revolution in 2011 and has been indefinitely postponed. Sections I, V, VII, and the Appendix have all been updated.

12/19/12

Tunisia

Tunisia ood and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Tunisia as it relates to U.S. food and agricultural exports.

12/13/11

Tunisia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This Food and Agricultural Import Regulations Report updates the sections concerning food laws, labeling requirements, and specific standards and import procedures in Tunisia. The process of approving new and comprehensive food legislations in 2011 has been disrupted by the Tunisian revolution and the fall of Ben Ali‟s regime in January 2011.

12/23/10

Tunisia

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides an update of the list of certificates required to export food and agricultural products to Tunisia. Several sanitary and phytosanitary certificate are being negotiated between USDA/APHIS and the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture. Constraints that block the final approval of some of these certificates include the Tunisian government’s insistence that certificate must state that imported products are “free” of dioxin, radioactive materials, or growth hormones.

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5/29/2018

Turkey

Turkey :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

This FAIRS Export CKorea - Republic ofertificate Report for Turkey 2018 lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Turkish government for food and agricultural products imports to Turkey.

04/11/16

Turkey

Turkey : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Government of Turkey (GOT) for exports of food and agricultural products. This report should be read in coordination with the Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards Report Narrative, which outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Turkey. It was prepared by the Office of the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service in Ankara, Turkey for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products.

02/17/15

Turkey

Turkey : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Turkey. It was prepared by the Office of the US Foreign Agricultural Service in Ankara, Turkey for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify the full set of import requirements with their foreign customers, who are normally best equipped to research such matters with local authorities, before any goods are shipped.

05/14/14

Turkey

Turkey Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Turkey. It was prepared by the Office of the US Foreign Agricultural Service in Ankara, Turkey for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products.

02/04/11

Turkey

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The content of this report is nearly identical to USDA FAS GAIN report “TU8044- FAIRS Export Certificate Report” published on November 24, 2008. One notable addition is information about the protocol for importation of live breeding bulls from the United States to Turkey.

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12/13/2018

Ukraine

Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report

The veterinary certificate for pet food and the certificate for blood products for animal feeding were negotiated in 2018. These renewed certificates replaced older versions ensuring uninterrupted exports of U.S. products. A broad range of products is covered in this report, including generic certificate requirements for products that have no bilaterally negotiated export protocols

11/19/18

Ukraine

Ukraine : New Controls Applied to Imported Food Products

This report lists all food and agricultural products subject to border inspection by commodity HS Codes. This regulation was adopted in April of 2018 and spells-out provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On State Control and Enforcement of Legislation on Safety of Food, Feeds, Animal Byproducts and Animal Health and Welfare.”

12/18/15

Ukraine

Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

There have been significant changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the submission of the last report. In 2015, Ukraine deregulated some food safety import procedures and significantly modified its food safety legislation introducing HACCP principles. Ukraine also introduced new international certificate requirements for food products and reinforced its legislation related to the approval of foreign exporting facilities.

11/18/15

Ukraine

Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

One new veterinary certificate was negotiated in 2015: the certificate for breeding cattle. The beef and beef products certificate was updated to include meat from animals of all ages. A broad range of products are covered in the report, and includes certificate requirements for products that have no bilaterally negotiated export conditions. The report contains the Export Certificate Matrix compiled and updated by FAS Kyiv.

01/02/15

Ukraine

Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the submission of the last report. In 2014, Ukraine canceled import permits for products of animal origin and feed. Ukraine significantly modified its internal food safety legislation introducing HACCP principles. Ukraine also recognized equivalency of the EU’s food safety system. A new mega-regulator – the State Service on Safety of Foodstuffs and Consumer Protection was created.

12/19/14

Ukraine

Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

One new veterinary certificate was negotiated during 2014: the certificate for live fish, invertebrate and other poikilothermic aquatic animals, their fertilized eggs, sperm, larvae intended for productive cultivation, breeding and other use. Additional information on U.S. catch certificate for seafood is provided herein. A broad range of products are covered in the report, which also contains certificate requirements for products that are not legally exportable to Ukraine or products for which market access negotiations are in progress. The report contains the Export Certificate Matrix compiled and updated by FAS Kyiv.

11/04/11

Ukraine

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitation regulations in Ukraine since the submission of the last report. Ukraine undertook an Administrative Reform and actively changed names and authorities of state regulatory bodies. Significant changes took place in the Conformity Certification area (see Section VI). Information on Food Laws (Section I) was significantly updated and changed. Contact information for Ukrainian regulatory authorities has been updated to match new regulatory functions.

12/15/10

Ukraine

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

There have been very few changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitation regulations in Ukraine since submission of the last report. Compulsory Conformity Certification for some food roducts was abolished (see Section VI). Ukraine adopted a few biotech laws but has several draft laws waiting for debate and possible amendments. There is a new biotech law on the registration of GM feeds, but implementing regulations are lacking. Information on Food Laws (Section I) was significantly expanded. Contact information for Ukrainian regulatory authorities has been updated.

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02/12/16

Venezuela

Venezuela : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies the different export certification requirements currently in place by product. The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV) is responsible, through its different Ministries, for issuing import permits, import licenses and conducting processed food product registrations. Post updates only minor changes in this report.

12/08/14

Venezuela

Venezuela : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report identifies the different export certification requirements currently in place by product. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is responsible, through its different Ministries, for issuing import permits, import licenses and conducting processed food product registrations. Post updates only minor changes in this report.

12/18/13

Venezuela

Venezuela Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

There were no changes to export certificate requirements over the past year for major agricultural and food products exported to Venezuela. This report identifies the different export certification requirements currently in place by product.

12/17/13

Venezuela

Venezuela Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is responsible, through its different Ministries, for issuing import permits, import licenses and conducting processed food product registrations. This report was prepared by FAS/Caracas for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products.

01/28/13

Venezuela

Venezuela Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Caracas for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While all possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available.

01/23/13

Venezuela

Venezuela Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is responsible, through its different Ministries, for issuing import permits, import licenses and conducting processed food product registrations.

12/16/10

Venezuela

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Caracas for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available.

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20/12/2018

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam Customs Requires Certificate of Origin for Meat and Poultry

This report provides an unofficial translation of Circular 38/2018/TT-BTC issued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on April 20, 2018 regulating the identification of origin for imported and exported goods. Accordingly, Vietnam customs now requires a Certificate of Origin (C/O) containing required information for meat and livestock and poultry products (including animal fats) from June 5, 2018.

09/09/16

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides a summary and an unofficial translation of Circular 26/2016/TT-BNNPTNT dated June 30, 2016, of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) which stipulates on the quarantine of aquatic animals and aquatic animal products. This Circular renews regulations for the quarantine of aquatic animals and aquatic animal products in accordance with the Animal Health Law which came into force on July 1, 2016. This Circular replaces Circular 06/2010/TT-BNNPTNT (issued in 2010) and other relevant regulations and took effect from August 15, 2016.

02/05/16

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides a summary and an unofficial translation of Decree 9/2016/ND-CP dated January 28, 2016 of the Government of Vietnam (GVN) stipulating the fortification of micronutrients in food. This Decree enters into force on March 15, 2016.

02/02/16

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

On December 21, 2015, the Ministry of Health (MOH) issued Circular 52/2015/TT-BYT stipulating state inspection of food safety in respect to imported and exported food products under the management scope of MOH. This Circular is MOH’s new regulation to revise the methods of food safety inspection in order to comply with Vietnam’s Food Safety Law. This Circular replaces MOH’s Decision 23/2007/QD-BYT and takes effect on February 23, 2016.

01/20/16

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam : MOH issues the List of Micronutrients allowed to be added to food

This report provides a summary and an unofficial translation of the Circular 44/2015/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health (MOH) dated November 30, 2015 promulgating the List of micronutrients allowed to be used for food products. This Circular will take effect from March 1, 2016.

10/27/15

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative

This report provides an overview of the food laws and regulations currently in force in Vietnam. All sections are updated as Vietnam has issued the Law on Food Safety in 2010 and is in the process of modernizing the regulation system for food safety.

10/26/15

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides an overview of the health and quarantine certificates needed for exporting food and agricultural products to Vietnam. It should be noted that the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MOH) is preparing a draft circular on the state inspection regulation of imported food under MOH management which may change some aspects of the documentation requirements for food under MOH management. This draft was notified to the World Trade Organization as G/SPS/N/VNM/69 on July 2, 2015.

06/12/13

Vietnam Social Republic

Vietnam Food Safety Law and Guiding Decree Released

This report provides an un-official translation of the Vietnam Food Safety Law (FSL) promulgated by Order No.06/2010/L-CTN, and ratified by the National Assembly on June 17, 2010.

07/18/11

Vietnam Social Republic

Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification

This report provides a summary of the documents required to export food and agricultural products from the United States to Vietnam. One of the most substantive new requirements is that U.S. companies that wish to export meat, poultry, and seafood products to Vietnam must register by completing Appendix 3 of "Circular 25" in order to become an approved Food Business Operator, this is covered in section five of this report. A collection of the most commonly used export documents for Vietnam are included in the Appendices.

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