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The 2016 changes to nutrition labelling requirements come into force in December 2021, with enforcement discretion extended to December 2023. Other regulatory initiatives (like Front of Package Labeling) continue to be on hold.

U.S. companies interested in exporting feed additives, premixes, and compound feed to China should contact the Food and Drug Administration by July 16, 2021 to have their facilities registered with the General Administration of Customs for the People's Republic of China (GACC).

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements imposed by the Russian Federation for food and agricultural imports.

The South African sugar industry has always publicly lamented the negative impact of the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) that was introduced in 2018 to the already distressed sector.

Though recent COVID-related challenges are causing port slowdowns elsewhere in the region, local sources report that port operations in Hong Kong remain largely smooth though turnaround times have increased.

On June 3, 2021, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued a notice soliciting public comments on the “Measures for the Implementation of Administrative Licensing” (Draft for Comments), which governs administrative licensing issues falling within MARA’s jurisdiction.

On February 22, 2021, the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Standard GB 5420-2021 (the National Food Safety - Cheese).

On February 22, 2021, the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Standard GB 10766 - 2021 (the National Food Safety - Older Infants Formula).

The extension for imports of organic raw materials entering Mexico to comply with the Organic Products Law (LPO) is official policy as of June 16, 2021.

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On February 22, 2021, the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Standard GB 10765 - 2021 (the National Food Safety - Infant Formula).

On February 22, 2021, the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Standard GB 10767 - 2021 (the National Food Safety - Formula for Young Children).