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Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) allows permitted import of genetically engineered (GE) products based on the 2009 “Law on Genetically Modified Organisms” (“GMOs”) and its pertaining bylaws. To date, the first and only GE product approved for import is GE soybean meal for feed. BiH’s anti-GE border practices, which include random testing, can occasionally influence commercial imports of grains.

This report provides guidance and lists and describes certificates/documents that must accompany food and agricultural products exported to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) as required by pertaining regulations. Report last updated: July 2022.

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Important points of contact for U.S. food exporters are listed in the appendices. Sections updated in June 2022: Executive Summary...

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) imports approximately two-thirds of its overall food needs and have a large foreign trade deficit. The market for processed foods is determined based upon price rather than quality, as consumers seek to extend their buying power.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) allows permitted import of genetically engineered (GE) products based on the 2009 Law on “Genetically Modified Organisms” (“GMOs”) and its pertaining bylaws.

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) requires various certificates for imported food products which must be signed by the designated authorities.

Farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are expected to plant MY 2021/2022 corn on 200,000 hectares with an expected production of 1.2 million metric tons.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) wood industry has historically been one of the strongest sectors of its economy

The Government of Bolivia approved the production of biodiesel in 2019 and now plans to build a processing plant in Santa Cruz.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) import approximately two-thirds of its overall food needs.

On October 6, the European Commission (EC) released its opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) application for European Union membership...