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On September 13, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization of the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Import and Export Food Safety (draft)" as SPS 1056.
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Japan: Comments to MAFF on EU GI Proposals Due October 11

On July 11, 2017, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a list of 71 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for which the European Union is seeking GI protection...
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Japan: Japan Lifts Suspension of Idaho Chipping Potatoes

On September 12, 2017, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) rescinded a suspension on the import of fresh chipping potatoes from Idaho.
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EU-28: Glyphosate - State of Play

The renewal of glyphosate remains one of the most controversial issues in the EU at the moment.
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Taiwan: Taiwan Organics Requirements

The United States exported $28 million worth of organic fruits and vegetables to Taiwan in 2016, up 74 percent from the year before.
This report updates GAIN report E16016 "How the European Union Works - Updated Guide to EU Decision-Making".
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Japan: Japan Begins Monitoring for Unapproved GE Salmon

On August 31, 2017, the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced the details of a monitoring plan and detection method for genetically engineered (GE) salmon which is currently not approved....
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Japan: Clarifications for Commenting on EU-Proposed GIs

As a result of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Japan and the European Union (EU), announced in early July, 2017, Japan’s government is reviewing a request....
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Germany: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Public rejection of genetically engineered (GE) plants in Germany is widespread; there is no commercial GE crop production and practically no foods labeled as Genetically Modified Organisms....
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China: Cotton and Products Update

Higher cotton prices in MY16/17 and continued government support to cotton production stimulated the recovery of Chinese cotton planted area in MY17/18, up 5.9 percent to 3.12 million hectares....
On August 16, 2017, Government of India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Draft Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations 2017 (Food Products Standards and Food Additives)....
On August 16, 2017, Government of India notified standards for Colostrum and Colostrum Products for comments to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The deadline for comments is October 15, 2017.