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A draft amendment to the Seed Law was released for public comment on August 20, 2021.

The Republic of Korea (Korea) is a developed Asian country with a global presence in high-tech, automobile, and electronics industries. Korea is an industrial powerhouse with a skilled labor force.

This is an update to the Republic of Korea’s export certificate requirements for dairy products including those containing eggs such as ice cream.

This report contains an unofficial translation of the Peoples Republic of China’s (PRC) Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in Food.

Two draft Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards covering 64 and 26 pesticides, respectively, were released for domestic comment on August 10, 2021.

From August 19, 2021, Japan has expanded market access for U.S.-grown plums to imports of Japanese plums (Prunus salicina) from the United States, in addition to European plums (Prunus domestica) grown in the United States.

On August 18, 2021, Taiwan implemented an amended version of its Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Food.

Trade shows in the United States and abroad can help U.S. companies expand their reach to potential customers around the globe.

The Philippine Department of Agriculture temporarily extended the validity of SPS Import Clearances for meat and poultry from 60 to 90 days.

China's customs administration published interpretative guidance regarding labeling requirements for imported food, including fresh and frozen meat, aquatic products, health food, and food for special dietary purposes.

Vietnam’s consumption of health and wellness products has significantly increased in recent years as its consumers become more affluent and health conscious.

Malaysia’s total agricultural product imports in 2020 reached nearly $19 billion, and approximately eight percent are sourced from United States.