On July 20, 2020, the Agriculture Council of the European Union adopted the Agreement between the EU and China on geographical indications (GIs) extending protection to 275 products...
In view of the animal welfare discussion in the OIE, the European Commission (EC) mandated the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) to review the latest scientific insights on animal welfare...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: Priorities of the German Presidency

On July 1, 2020, Germany took over the Council of the EU rotating presidency. This report provides an overview of the Presidency’s priorities for the next six months.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: Citrus Semi-annual

In MY 2019/20, EU citrus production is projected to lower 11 percent to 10.4 MMT. This production forecast is four percent higher than previous estimates.
On July 7, 2020, Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) published a list of 7 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for alcoholic beverages from the European Unions (EU).