Hong Kong classifies ground meat as prohibited meat under its food legislation. Importers are required to secure a permit from Hong Kong authorities to allow the entry of U.S. meat shipments prior to arrival at Hong Kong's port. Absent this specific permit, Hong Kong will not issue an import license. U.S. exporters should confirm with their importers, particularly new importers of ground beef, if they have secured this permit prior to shipping as this can also inadvertently delay consolidated shipments containing eligible products.
With the aging of the population and the decline in the number of people in rural areas, securing labor in the field of agriculture has become more challenging in Japan. While the number of visa holders in agriculture has increased 45 percent compared to April 2019, when the new visa program targeting foreign workers that have specific skills and abilities was introduced, the majority of workers still gain employment through the Technical Intern Program, which has faced ongoing criticism due to humans' rights violations and inadequate support. The Japanese government recently enacted revised laws to develop a new system which places focus on nurturing and securing foreign talent starting in 2027.
The FAIRS Annual Country Report has been updated and summarizes the rules and regulations governing the import of food and agricultural products in South Africa. This report should be read in conjunction with the FAIRS Export Certificate Report to gain a thorough grasp of South African laws, standards, and import requirements. Important updates include South Africa's new Maximum Residue Limits for pesticide residues, continued consideration of new food labelling regulation, a reduction in restrictions on plant-based meat alternatives, and the proposed new Plant Health Bill.
This report has been updated to reflect the newest information and contacts relevant to exporting to South Africa. The Food and Agricultural Import Regulation and Standards (FAIRS) Certificate Report includes a list of the main certificates and permits needed to export food and agricultural products to South Africa. For a thorough understanding of South Africa's market access and certification requirements it is advisable to read the FAIRS Certificate Report in conjunction with the FAIRS Country Report.
The 2024 Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report for Turkiye lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Turkish government for food and agricultural products exports to Turkiye. This report should be read in coordination with the 2024 FAIRS Annual Country Report for Turkiye, which outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural product imports into Turkiye.
On June 28, 2024, the Turkish government published biosafety decisions reapproving the import of seven genetically engineered (GE) corn events for feed (Bt11, DAS1507, DAS59122, NK603, GA21, MON89034, MON88017) which had expired, and provided new approvals for three enzymes produced from GE-Aspergillius oryzae for industrial purposes.
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