Israel: FAIRS Country Report

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The major highlights impacting Israeli agriculture from the last year include: The Cornflakes Law, which came into effect creating greater opportunity for US exports...The Veterinary Services of the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture waved the ban on imports of US beef, opening the door for trade...A draft amendment to Israel's Ministry of Health regulations titled "Public Health Regulations (Food, Pesticide Residues, Amendment) 5776-2016". The amendment replaces the regulations' three annexes and provides an amended list of pesticides MRLs...A number of new food standards were created.

Israel: FAIRS Country Report

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