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Japan: Exporter Guide

Japan is the fourth largest market for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. The total Japanese food and beverage market was valued at an estimated $788 billion in 2019...
On November 25, 2020, the Government of India notified its draft Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020.
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European Union: The EU Infringement Procedure

In EU law, the European Commission is responsible for monitoring whether EU regulations are applied correctly and on time.
On November 9, 2020, the European Commission imposed additional tariffs to a list of U.S. products following the WTO ruling against U.S. subsidies to aircraft maker Boeing.
On October 30, 2020, Hong Kong officially filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization’s dispute unit against the United States on the subject of the United States’ new labelling arrangement...
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Morocco: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

The hotel, restaurant and institutional industry (HRI) experienced an unprecedented shutdown due to State of Health Emergency measures related to COVID-19.
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Japan: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

Following eight consecutive years of growth, Japan’s hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) foodservice industry achieved record sales of JP¥33,318 billion (US$305.7 billion) in 2019.
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Japan: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

This report lists major export certificates required by the Japanese government to export food and agricultural products from the United States to Japan.
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Japan: FAIRS Country Report

This report is an overview and update of Japan’s food and agricultural import regulations and standards (FAIRS).
On July 21, 2020, the Kyrgyz Republic notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Regionalization Procedure via G/SPS/N/KGZ/13.
On July 23, 2020, Armenia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Regionalization Procedure via G/SPS/N/ARM/29.
This report consolidates China’s previous announcements of additional tariffs on U.S. agriculture, fish, and wood products and information concerning the Chinese government exclusion process...