India: FAIRS Country Report

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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. Notably, the GOI issued the draft Food Safety and Standards Labeling and Display Regulations 2018, expanded the rectifiable labeling list, revised guidelines for import and export of bovine germplasm and issued new draft standards for a wide range of meat products. 

India: FAIRS Country Report

 

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