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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 19

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: USA Pavilions Dazzle at Asia Fruit Logistica and Restaurant & Bar Trade Shows; “Night Vibes” Campaign Must be Affordable To Counter Residents Crossing the Border to Spend
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South Africa: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

The hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sector in South Africa is gradually beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, but challenges remain due to frequent power outages, known as load shedding, and rampant food price inflation.
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Guatemala: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

The HRI report provides U.S. agricultural exporters current information on market trends and the best product prospects for the Guatemalan market.
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China: GI Product Protection Draft Regulations Issued

On September 18, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published draft Provisions on the Protection of Geographic Indication (GI) Products for public comment.
This is an update to a voluntary GAIN report KS2023-0013, Korea's Positive List System for Veterinary Drugs. Information on MRL violations and MRL changes has been added.
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China: WTO Notified Measures for Plant Propagation Materials

On August 7, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified Measures for the Quarantine Administration of Imported Plant Propagation Materials (Revised Version) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1282.
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Australia: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

2022 saw the start of the post-pandemic recovery for the hospitality industry in Australia.
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China: Updated Soybean Standard To Take Effect December 2023

The People’s Republic of China (PRC), State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Standardization Administration have published the final version of National Standard for Soybeans (GB1352-2023), which will take effect on December 1, 2023.
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Germany: New Mandatory Animal Husbandry Labeling Law

In August 2023, after more than a decade of political discussions on the restructuring of livestock farming, a new German law on mandatory animal husbandry labeling went into effect.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 18

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Hong Kong Wraps Up Its 2023 In-Store Retail Promotions; Hong Kong Economic Woes Continue as Exports Fall for 15 Consecutive Months
On September 15, 2023, China notified an amendment to the National Food Safety Standard for Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/TBT/N/CHN/447/Add.2.