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The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.

On December 14, 2020, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/2087 concerning the non-renewal of the active substance, mancozeb, in the Official Journal.

On December 14, 2020, the European Commission launched a public consultation on possible revisions to the European Union (EU) feed additives legislation.

On December 18, 2020, the European Commission published a roadmap outlining its intention to review the EU rules for food contact materials.

In MY 2020/21, EU citrus production is projected to grow 7.5 percent compared to previous season to 11.4 MMT.

The European Union follows a complex, rolling system of review for use of active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.

On December 4, 2020, the European Commission published a roadmap outlining its intention to develop a contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security in the EU in times of crises.

On December 3, 2020, the EU published the Agreement between the EU and China on geographical indications (GIs) in its Official Journal.

FAS Islamabad, in collaboration with the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC), organized the first-ever U.S. Virtual Trade Mission (VTM) for Pakistani buyers of U.S. pulses on November 3 – 4, 2020

Despite lower cotton production, Pakistan's textile sector is back at full capacity and appears to be on track to achieve higher exports in the long run.

Pakistan’s Marketing Year (MY) October/September) 2019/20 soybean imports reached 1.7 million metric tons (MMT), 15 percent lower than the last year.

In January 2019, the European Commission decided to classify extracts of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD) oil...