| The following GAIN reports were released on June 25, 2021. _______ This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Important points of contact for U.S. food exporters are listed in the appendices. Sections updated in June 2021: Executive Summary; Section I. Food Laws; Section II. Labeling Requirements; and Section III. Packaging and Container Regulations. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) requires various certificates for imported food products which must be signed by the designated authorities. However, there are no specific formats that exporters must use, except for phytosanitary certificates that must be in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Some veterinary certificates require specific statements concerning contagious diseases, hormone use, pathogen reduction methods, etc., set by the State Veterinary Office (SVO). The SVO is responsible for verifying specific requirements for importing live animals and certain products of animal origin, which are in accordance with the World Animal Health Organization/Office International des Epizooties (OIE) recommendations. This report includes an Export Certificate matrix and a detailed outline of the content of each certificate. Sections last updated: January 2020. Post lowers its corn production forecast for market year (MY) 2020/21 (March 2021 – February 2022) to 94 million metric tons (MMT), a reduction of 11 MMT from Post's April projection. The change is based on the deteriorating yield outlook for second-crop "safrinha" corn after widespread delayed planting and persistent dry conditions in the major production regions. Post raises its estimate of market year MY 2020/21 (April 2021 – March 2022) rice production (milled equivalent) to 7.9 MMT, which is 425,000 MT higher than Post's last estimate. Post maintains its forecast for MY 2021/22 (October 2021 – September 2022) wheat area at 2.6 MHa, as record prices continue to incentivize expansion. Given a short delay in planting in Rio Grande do Sul due to dry conditions, Post lowers its projection for MY 2021/22 Brazilian wheat production by 200,000 MT, to 6.85 MMT, which would still set a new record for the crop. On February 22, 2021, the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Standard GB 10765 - 2021 (the National Food Safety - Infant Formula). After a transition period of 2 years, this Standard will be implemented on February 22, 2023. The following report contains an unofficial translation of the Standard and a link to PRC issued questions and answers regarding the Standard. On February 22, 2021, the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the Standard GB 10767 - 2021 (the National Food Safety - Formula for Young Children). After a transition period of 2 years, this Standard will be implemented on February 22, 2023. The following report contains an unofficial translation of the Standard along with a PRC provided list of questions and answers regarding the Standard. On June 21, 2021, China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) notified the U.S. Embassy in Beijing that on June 9, 2021, China detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 subtype in wild birds in Yulin City of Shaanxi Province. China has notified this HPAI outbreak to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). In 2021, Colombia's fuel ethanol production is estimated to decrease to 370 million liters in response to a lower blend mandate despite partial recovery in the fuel pool. The Colombian government decreased its ethanol blend mandate from E10 to E4 in anticipation of local supply shortages due to excessive rains in the main producing region and increasing U.S. ethanol prices that could discourage imports. Fuel ethanol imports are estimated to decline to 160 million liters due to lower demand. While Colombia's government decreased its ethanol blend mandate, the biodiesel blend mandate increased from B10 to B12 in most of the country. Domestic biodiesel production and use are expect to reach record levels in 2021, despite there being no trade. Egypt imported some $3.2 billion worth of consumer-oriented products in 2020. This is a 3 percent increase of the 2019 imports value of $3.1 billion. The United States was the fourth largest exporter to Egypt with approximately $199 million in exports accounting for roughly 6 percent market share. This represents a 16 percent increase over 2019 export value of $172 million. The Egyptian retail food sector continues to be dominated by traditional grocery stores, however, supermarket chains, convenience stores, and online retailing platforms are growing in number and popularity. U.S.-origin food exports to Egypt face competition from European, Middle Eastern, and increasingly African-origin exports. Free trade agreements, shipping proximity and lower production costs often provides exporters in these countries an advantage over U.S.-origin food products. During the Covid-19 pandemic the French government designated the retail sector as essential and most firms had a continuity in operations. The nationwide lockdown and closing of restaurants resulted in a boost to the retail sector. Ordering on-line and picking-up at the store (also known as Click and Collect or E-drive) sales rose 40 percent in 2020 and represented 7.8 percent of all retail food sales. The French retail distribution network is diverse and sophisticated and offers a variety of opportunities for U.S. food and food products provided they conform to EU regulations. The extension for imports of organic raw materials entering Mexico to comply with the Organic Products Law (LPO) is official policy as of June 16, 2021. U.S. organic certifiers and exporters of organic raw material to Mexico will have until January 1, 2022 to certify under the LPO or risk adverse actions by the competent authorities. This report serves as a general alert. Questions about Mexico's LPO and organic program should be directed to the National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASICA). This report serves as an alert to U.S. exporters of raw bovine skins and hides of an update to Mexico's import requirement sheet (HRZ by its Spanish acronym) for those products. Mexico will allow the importation of raw bovine skins and hides for industrial use via pallet or sack and in spill proof containers. U.S. exporters should consult the National Service of Food Quality and Safety's (SENASICA) HRZ to view the full list of requirements. After an exceptional year in sales in 2020, mainly due to demand from local supermarkets and the online channels, the Spanish retail sector expects to return to normality as domestic consumption recovers in 2021. The challenge will be to maintain the increased market share taken from the hospitality industry and adapt to the accelerated transformation of consumer habits, responding to a more price conscious consumer, who prefers local, healthy, and sustainable products (and who is more digital savvy and less loyal). In general terms, for retailers like Mercadona, DIA, Eroski, and Alcampo, 2020 was a year of maximizing profitability, while Lidl, Aldi, Consum, Condis, and Carrefour continued their expansion plans. Export prices of all grades of rice decreased 4-5 percent. This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products that will be imported into Turkey. It was prepared by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Office of Agricultural Affairs in Ankara, Turkey for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. It should be read in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report for Turkey There have not been any major changes in food import regulations in Turkey in 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry 'temporarily accepts' product safety certificates e-mailed directly to the official control body in Turkey by the issuing authority in the U.S.
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