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China is the largest importer of genetically engineered crops and one of the largest producers of GE cotton in the world, yet it has not approved any major GE food or feed crops for cultivation.

Saudi regulations allow the importation of biotech plant products. However, they are required to be labeled if they contain more than one percent genetically engineered (GE) plant....

Saudi Arabia imported $14.8 billion worth of agricultural and related products in 2016, with the U.S. accounting for about 10 percent of total Saudi imports

This report is for reference only. It provides an unofficial translation of the draft measure as notified to the World Trade Organization on June 19, 2017, as TBT 1209.

On December 23, 2016, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) and the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) released the National Food Safety Standard....

In November 2017, the Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) released the Projected Initiation Plan for the National Food Safety Standards Work for 2017....

On April 6, 2017, the State Council published the annual Key Tasks regarding Food Safety Work of 2017.

Saudi Arabia’s regulatory authorities continue to strictly enforce Saudi and GSO food import regulations and standards, particularly those related to allowable limits for food additives....

Post forecasts MY 2017/18 orange production at 7.3 million MT, up 4 percent from the previous year’s revised estimate as a result of favorable weather and diminished impact from citrus greening.

Dalian Lobster Harbor Restaurant is a high-end restaurant which specializes in Boston lobster and other premium seafood.

On December 6, 2017, the Shenyang Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) held its first industry seminar.

China’s MY2017/18 fresh potato production is forecast at 97 million metric tons (MMT), about a 5 percent increase from the estimated 92 MMT in MY2016/17, due to a continued expansion of potato area.