Friday, October 29, 2021

GAIN Reports from Thursday, October 28, 2021

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The following GAIN reports were released on October 28, 2021.

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Canada: Update to Form for 2021 Fall Import Requirements for US Romaine Lettuce

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently updated Importer Attestation Form 5961, which is required for shipments of romaine lettuce from the California counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey. On September 13, CFIA released details for the re-implementation of additional import requirements pertaining to romaine lettuce, and products containing fresh romaine lettuce, from the United States.

 

Hong Kong: COVID-19 Testing of Imported Foods and their Packaging

Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and frozen foods and their packaging. After one year of monitoring, Hong Kong disposed of three shipments following detections of COVID-19.

 

Jamaica: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report

This report outlines the major export certificates required by the Government of Jamaica for imports of food and agricultural products.

 

Poland: Kowalczyk Named Polish Minister of Agriculture

On October 26, 2021, Henryk Kowalczyk was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The former Minister of Agriculture, Grzegorz Puda, will transition to be the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy. Henryk Kowalczyk identified the first three challenges to tackle after taking office: control the spread of African swine fever, address the issue of the high price of fertilizers on the Polish market, and finalize the work on the Polish National Strategic Plan.

 


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