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Belgium is a Member State of the European Union (EU) and applies the certification requirements described in the European Union Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS)...

In Nicaragua, imports of genetically engineered crops (GE) are limited to use as animal feed.

In marketing year (MY) 2019/20, Bulgaria’s total fresh deciduous fruit crop declined by seven percent. Apple production decreased by 13 percent from MY 2018/19, as unfavorable weather conditions...

For the third year in a row since the European ban on use of neonicotinoids from 2018, Belgium will grant a derogation for sugar beet.

On November 20, 2020, the European Commission declared Belgium free of African Swine Fever (ASF), one year after the last finding of an ASF infection.

On October 19, the Belgian hospitality sector closed again amidst a second COVID-19 wave that surpassed the first wave in the Spring of 2020.

On November 13, the first birds infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 were found on the Belgian coast following earlier finds in neighboring countries.

The European Union follows a complex, rolling system of review for use of active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.

This report lists the main Nicaraguan food laws technical regulations, and import requirements. In 2020, there were no major changes on Nicaragua's import procedures.

This report lists Nicaraguan import requirements for export certificates and import permits for agrochemicals, veterinary products, feedstuffs and food products for human consumption.

Despite Nicaragua’s ongoing social political crisis, there are still good opportunities for U.S. food exports.

This report lists the main Nicaraguan food laws, technical regulations and import requirements. In 2019, there were no major changes on Nicaragua’s import procedures.