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In the absence of a legally binding maximum level for cadmium in sunflower kernels, Germany applies a non-binding “guideline value” published by the former Federal Institute for Health Related....

FAS The Hague was able to intervene with Dutch customs to ensure that products shipped prior to the June 22, 2018 date will not be needed to pay the 25 percent ad valorem duties.

On June 8, 2017, the South African National Assembly passed the Border Management Authority Bill.

On July 25, 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued its judgment that organisms created through many newer genome editing techniques are to be regulated....

On July 19, 2018, Canada proposed eliminating maximum residue limits for four fungicides commonly used in horticultural production.

Russian agriculture has been one of the fastest growing segments of the economy in recent years with gross output up 2.4 percent in 2017, as the Russian economy emerged from a two-year recession.

On July 1, 2018, Austria took over the rotation Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report provides an overview of the Presidency’s priorities for the next six months.

Unexpected weather conditions between April and June led to slightly lower wheat and barley production forecasts, while late spring rain helped the corn crop.

On July 12, 2018, Guatemala announced new phytosanitary requirements for U.S. non-processed agricultural goods that will allow many more U.S. agricultural products to enter the market.

Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and follows EU directives and regulations.

The Ministry of Trade (MOT) recently issued revised requirements to obtain import permits (IP) for horticultural products.

On Thursday, July 5, 2018, Mexico continued to phase in their retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. Section 232 action.