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Government of Sri Lanka has notified revision of a Special Commodity Levy on imported fruits under 4 Harmonized System (HS) headings; the notification is effective for 2 months, beginning April 17

On March 19, Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) declared a partial shutdown of all ports and a nationwide lock-down since March 20.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified temporary suspension of import of commodities under 156 Harmonized System (HS) headings from April 16 to July 15, 2020.

In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, on March 20 the Sri Lankan Government’s (GOSL) Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) issued a notice to importers which restricts the...

The Italian food-processing industry continues to be highly fragmented, characterized by a growing consolidation of smaller companies.

EU-27+UK chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2020 driven by both domestic and export demand.

Hemp cultivation in Italy is legal since January 2017 when the Italian law No. 242/2016 promoting hemp cultivation and its industrial uses entered into force, leading to a sector revival....

Sri Lanka does not produce genetically engineered (GE) crops or animals.

This report describes production, trade, research, policy, and marketing issues of genetically engineered (GE) plant and animal products in Italy.

Italy, as part of the European Community, has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin.

The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka introduces a new regulation under the section 32 of the Food Act, No. 26 of 1980, in consultation with the Food Advisory Committee.

This report is intended to supplement the FAS U.S. Mission to the EU’s Food & Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report with Italy-specific information.