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This report contains an unofficial translation of Tunisia's Order approving the Tunisian standard for maximum residue limits of pesticides (NT 117.03), which references its technical conformity....

In MY2014/15, U.S. corn exports continued their dominance of the Saudi market, reaching 1.2 million MT and accounting for 41 percent share of the market.

Good pasture conditions this winter due to sporadic and heavy rains are reducing demand for barley by traditional farms.

This report contains an unofficial translation of the Order that cancelled the compulsory nature of Tunisian standards in the food industry sector, including those related to analyses and tests....

This report contains an unofficial translation of Tunisia’s Order concerning mandatory labeling, nutrition labeling and claims, as well as labeling and claims relative to special dietary uses....

The European Union (EU) issued a yellow card warning against Thailand in April 2015 over its failure to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unreported (IUU) fishing, jeopardizing the export....

The Philippines’ rapidly expanding production of processed foods and beverages presents robust opportunities for U.S. exporters of agricultural raw materials and high-value ingredients.

On March 6, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposal to revoke the designation of 10 existing food additives via G/SPS/N/JPN/621.

MY2019/20 rice and corn production is forecast to increase to record levels due to expanded acreage driven by attractive prices.

China’s food regulatory regime continues to evolve. In 2017, China issued numerous new regulations and measures to reflect the requirements introduced under the 2015 Food Safety Law.

The Government of Argentina set a new record of seven biotech approvals in 2018, after a low level in 2017.

Sufficient water reservoirs and good 2018/19 cotton prices will contribute to maintaining a comparable cotton planted area in MY2019/20.