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The Government of India (GOI) amended the Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) rules, 2011. This is 2015’s first amendment to the Legal Metrology Rules.

FAS Mumbai revised the Post MY2014/15 production estimate to 29.6 million 480 lb. bales.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2015 on its website.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) now predicts that the seasonal rainfall (June-September) will be 88-percent of the long-term average (LTA) compared to the previous forecast of 93-percent.

MY 2015/16 wheat production is estimated lower at 87 million metric tons (MMT) based on preliminary harvest reports from producing states.

FSSAI published standard operating procedures (SOP) for it online clearance systems for consignments of imported food and beverage products at ports of entry.

India’s MY 2015/16 coffee crop (Oct/Sep) is forecast at 5.2 million 60 kg bags as favorable blossom showers boosted the crop yield prospects of both Arabica and Robusta.

The Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) has invited E-Tenders for frozen bovine semen and embryos.

The Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) has invited E-Tenders for frozen bovine semen and embryos.

The Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) has invited E-Tenders for frozen bovine semen and embryos.

Ahmedabad is the largest metropolitan city in the State of Gujarat. Located in western India, this city is home to an affluent population who relish western foods with an Indian taste.

FAS Mumbai revised the Post MY2014/15 export estimate to 4.2 million 480 lb. bales to reflect expected sales and shipments through the end of the marketing year.