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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.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: China Notifies Cheese Standard

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).
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: China Notifies Older Infants Formula Standard

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.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: China Notifies Infant Formula Standard

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).
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: China Notifies HPAI in Shaanxi Province

On June 21, 2021, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) notified the U.S. Embassy in Beijing that on June 9, 2021, China detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 subtype in wild birds in Yulin City of Shaanxi Province.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Early Months Suggest a Bright 2021 for United States Agricultural Exports

U.S. agricultural exports in the first four months (January – April) of 2021 were a record $59 billion, exceeding the previous record set in 2014 by nearly $5 billion.
This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products that will be imported into Turkey.
This report serves as an alert to U.S. exporters of raw bovine skins and hides of an update to Mexico’s import requirement sheet (HRZ by its Spanish acronym) for those products.