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On October 22, 2014, China notified the WTO of new standards on Multi-nutrient Supplementary Food for Pregnant and Lactating Women as SPS/N/CHN/691.

USDA, represented by APHIS and FAS, successfully negotiated new import protocols for meat and bone meal (MBM) with the Thai government.

Post approached the Thai Department of Livestock Development to consider waiving specific requirements for the import of meat and meat products used for ship stores.

On October 22, 2014, China notified the WTO of a new General Standard for Sports Nutritional Food as SPS/N/CHN/690.

On October 22, 2014, China notified the WTO of a new General Standard for Sports Nutritional Food as SPS/N/CHN/690.

With the Vietnamese Lunar New Year or “Tet Holiday” fast approaching,FAS would like to encourage U.S. exporters to include firm delivery dates in their contracts with Vietnamese importers.

U.S. agricultural exports to Southeast Asia have experienced extremely rapid growth in recent years and, in FY 2014, they climbed to a record $11.5 billion – up 11 percent from FY 2013.

Singapore is a leading market for high-value consumer-oriented products. The market is very dynamic, with interest in new products, yet also very competitive.

Australian policies on agriculture are currently being reviewed by the federal government and a White Paper is set for completion in 2015 in order to provide a new policy platform for the sector.

FAS Manila worked with Veritas Quo (VQ), a California-based exporter representing popular wine brands to connect with several importers.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development released the lists of regulated articles for plant quarantine and articles subject to pest risk analysis before importation into Vietnam.

Japan is currently home to the third largest health food market in the world.