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Israel is an advanced, market-oriented economy. However, its limited land and water resources preclude agricultural self-sufficiency, affecting local production costs and consumer prices.

Israel passes amendments to the Public Health Protection Act (Food) to ease and reduce the regulatory burden on food importation. Amongst the amendments is an additional importation track called the “European Track”.

On October 20, 2021, Israel passed its proposed tax for soft drinks, concentrates, and powders (HS 20.09, 21.06, and 22.02).

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Israeli Hotel Restaurant Institutional (HRI) sector was generally stable. The impact of the COVID-19 on the Israel HRI sector has been nothing short of devastating.

Israel plans to conduct a review of the use of 34 chemicals, which are components of approximately 180 agrochemicals that local farmers currently use.

With over 1,800 facilities, the Israeli food processing sector is an important player in the domestic economy.

The report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural products to Israel. It also includes the purpose of each certificate and the governmental agency responsible.

Israel is an advanced, market-oriented economy. However, its limited land and water resources preclude agricultural self-sufficiency, affecting local production costs and consumer prices.

The second stage of the front of pack labeling regulation is scheduled to enter into force on January 1, 2021.