This is an update to Section IV of KS1711, GAIN Report on Korea’s New Biotech Labeling Requirements. A sub-heading “C” has been added under Section IV.
Following the establishment of a set of agricultural reform measures, known as the “Agricultural Competitiveness Reinforcement Program” in November 2016 (see JA6065)....
Although fresh fruit consumption overall has been declining in Japan, there are areas of growth in the processed fruit sector that present opportunities for U.S. fruit exporters.
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Philippines: New Philippine Tariff Code 2017-2020

Executive Order No. 20 (EO 20) outlines the Most Favored Nation tariff schedule for 2017 to 2020 for all products, including food and agriculture (Chapters 1-24), effective June 17, 2017.
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Vietnam: GVN Revised Decree on Goods Labeling

This report provides a summary and unofficial translation of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP, dated April 14, 2017 of the Government of Vietnam (GVN) on goods labeling, including all categories...
In the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) through its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be responsible for the regulation of processed food products of animal origin.
Japan will introduce a new Simultaneous Buy-and-Sell (SBS) import category in October of this year covering all wheat classes.
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China: China Raises Tariffs on Imported Sugar

On May 22, 2017, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced a safeguard measure on sugar imports from major supplying countries.
South China is a growing market for premium U.S. seafood…Upcoming opportunities for U.S. exporters to meet with South China retail food importers, as well as hides & skins importers…
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Vietnam: MOH revises MRLs for Pesticides in Foods

This report provides an unofficial translation of Circular 50/2016/TT-MOH dated December 30, 2016 of the Ministry of Health (MOH) providing for the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides....
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Japan: An Overview of the Food Labeling Standard

In August 2012, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) started to work towards completion of a comprehensive Food Labeling Standard (see, e.g., GAIN Reports JA3001 and JA3054).
Japan will introduce a new Simultaneous Buy-and-Sell (SBS) import category in October of this year covering all wheat classes.