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On February 5, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Justice and the Israeli Ministry of Health published a request for public comments on the domestic application of changes to the Annex to European Union Directive 396/2005, amending the regulation for the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides in food and feed of plant and animal origin.

On January 1, 2025, the Government of Morocco (GOM) published Circular # 6622/222, announcing the required tariff changes under the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for Calendar Year 2025.

The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, as well as demographic trends and practical tips for U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Jordan.

On January 29, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Justice and the Israeli Ministry of Health published a request for public comments for the application of changes to the Annex of European Union Directive 2023/915.

This report provides a synopsis of Egyptian trade shows attended by FAS/Cairo, USDA Cooperators, and State, Regional Trade Groups in 2024. It includes FAS/Cairo recommendations as to which in-country trade shows present the best opportunity for showcasing U.S. food and beverage exports in Egypt.

Egypt imposed an EGP 900 ($101.35) per metric ton tax on exported sugar effective May 18 until the end of 2016.

Ministry of Finance fails to mitigate prices during Passover, and Minister of Health escalates campaign against “Fast Food” and other "unhealthy" foods.

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture announced an effort to reclaim approximately 1.5 million acres (607,028 ha) of marginal or desert lands for agricultural use.

Israel implements new fishing regulations aimed at protecting and increasing its fish stock, while the Ministry of Health plans a nationwide campaign against "junk food".