India: India Notifies Draft Amendments for New and Modified Standards on Various Food Products

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On November 9, 2020, the Government of India (GOI) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft regulation for new and revised standards for raw edible oil, multi-source edible vegetable oil, dehydrated vegetables, protein rich Atta (i.e., whole meal wheat flour), honey, animal feed requirements, food additives and microbiological standards for food grain, among others. The WTO notification number is G/TBT/N/IND/174 and the comment period deadline is January 7, 2021.

India: India Notifies Draft Amendments for New and Modified Standards on Various Food Products

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