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Australia has been a world powerhouse of high-quality wool production and exports for over 150 years. The industry now exports around 323,000 metric tons (MT) of wool valued at about US$2.3 billion - more than any other wool exporter.
On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L- Polydextrose to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1290.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

South Korea: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Korea has not finalized the May 2021 revisions of its Living Modified Organism (LMO) Act, which defines Korea’s regulatory policies for products developed through innovative technologies including genome editing.
In July 2023, President Tinubu declared an "immediate state of emergency on food insecurity" to address high food prices and lackluster agricultural production. Nigeria is considered by some in Africa to be a leader in agricultural biotechnology as it has researched, tested, evaluated, and commercialized several biotech products, including cowpea, a staple crop for smallholder farmers across West Africa.
On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact Use to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1294.
On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive L-Malic Acid to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1289.
On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Food Additive Chlorophyllin Copper Complex Sodium Salts to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1289.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

India: Oilseeds and Products Update

FAS New Delhi’s forecast for India’s soybean oilseed production for marketing year (MY) 2023/24 is revised to 12 million metric tons (MMT), slightly lower than the MY 2022/23 at 12.4 MMT which accounts for the impact of the El Nino weather pattern.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Tunisia: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report provides information on export certificates required by the Government of Tunisia.
Between FY 2013 and 2023, U.S. agricultural exports increased by $33.7 billion, and many markets outside of the traditional top four saw significant export growth.
Effective November 9, 2023, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) has been approved for use as a food ingredient in China. This notice should create additional opportunities by allowing the product to be marketed and traded outside of medicinal...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Czech Republic: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

As a member of the European Union (EU), the Czech Republic implements EU regulations regarding required export certifications. For information on EU export certifications, please see the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards –...