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On May 21, 2023, the South African Minister of Health issued a Government Notice (R.3337) inviting public comments on a draft regulation relating to the labelling and advertising of food products under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No.54 of 1972).

This report highlights trends and recent statistics for U.S. origin wine imported into Japan, consumption trends, and opportunities for U.S. exporters.

Malaysia was the 26th-largest export destination for U.S. agricultural products in 2022, totaling nearly $1.1 billion in value, and is a top prospect for exports of food and beverage ingredients because of its large and growing food processing industry.

U.S. dog and cat food exports to China reached a record $264 million in 2022, with China becoming the second-largest U.S. export market.

The FAIRS Annual Country Report maintains the baseline information for Bangladesh as it relates to all food and feed.

The guide is intended to provide a general understanding of Cambodia's import process for food products. As is common in developing economies, a high level of informality exists in Cambodia, especially at the borders.

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, U.S. export health certificates are now required to either follow the Great Britain model health certificates (for destinations within England, Scotland, or Wales) or the European Union model health certificates if shipping to Northern Ireland.

Taiwan has completed implementing new certification requirements for imported meat products. The changes occurred in two phases: 1) October 1, 2022 was the effective date for new certification requirements for livestock and poultry; 2) July 1, 2023 was the effective date for canned meat products.

Ghana’s Hotel and Restaurant Institutional sector is growing, with tourism being an important driver of economic growth. In 2019, the sector generated U.S. $1.9 billion for the economy. Local and international franchises operate in major cities across the country.

On July 10, 2023, the Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) published in the Official Gazette a collection of comments/concerns/suggestions received for the proposed Official Mexican Standard NOM-187-SSA1/SE-2021, originally published on February 15, 2022.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Joins California Wine Institute to Kick Off California Wine Month; Financial Secretary Uncertain Hong Kong Can Achieve Growth Relying Only on Local Consumption and Tourism

Report highlights: On June 28, 2023, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs updated its Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 from INR 305 per quintal (USD $3.72/quintal) to a new high of INR 315 per quintal (USD $3.84/quintal). The new FRP will take effect starting October 1, 2023.