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Since January 1, 2015, Latvia is holding for the first time the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Updated on 12/17/2014. Sections updated: Section I. Food Laws. Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

U.S. exports of corn-based products have experienced rapid growth in the past decade, reaching a value of $7.6 billion in fiscal year 2014, up 16 percent from the previous year.

No significant changes have occurred over the last year in terms of export certification requirements for Costa Rica.

U.S. exports of fish and seafood reached a record $5.3 billion in FY 2014. Recent growth in U.S. exports has primarily been due to increased volume rather than higher prices.

In the European Union (EU), governments, the media, non-governmental organizations, consumers, and industry associations remain conflicted about the use of agricultural biotechnology.

On December 16, 2014, the European Commission presented its work program for 2015.

This report provides an overview of EU food and feed legislation currently in force.