On Friday, October 4th the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) announced the departure of Roberto Perosa, the former Secretary of Trade and International Affairs. Luis Rua, former Director of Markets for the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein will succeed Mr. Perosa.
On October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for genetically engineered (GE) events. The announcement includes three renewed biosafety certificates issued for GE crops approved for import as processing materials, one renewed and one new biosafety certificates issued for GE crops approved for domestic cultivation and processing, 14 renewed and four new biosafety certificates for genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) for animal use, and 152 renewed biosafety certificates for GE cotton for domestic cultivation and processing.
Since August 7, 2024, the Superintendence for Sanitary Regulation has been responsible for food and beverage product registration in El Salvador. The Consumer Protection Law is enforced by the Consumer Protection Agency (DDC). Food safety norms are becoming stricter, sometimes leading to the creation of non-tariff barriers.
This report provides examples of the significant export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products. Please note that El Salvador's import requirements change frequently and are often subject to discretionary decisions at entry. Since August 7, 2024, the Superintendence for Sanitary Regulation has been responsible for food and beverage product registration in El Salvador.
FAS Mumbai forecasts marketing year (MY) 2024/25 coffee production (Oct/Sep) at 6.2 million 60-kilogram bags, four percent higher than the previous forecast due to plentiful southwest monsoon rains that will improve Robusta crop yields. However, production of the rainfed Arabica crop is expected to be negatively impacted due to excess moisture and higher temperatures. Domestic consumption is forecast to rise by 14 percent to 1.5 million 60-kilogram bags, driven by thriving demand for instant coffee, which is likely to limit carryover stocks.
On October 18, 2024, the Government of Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 42/2024, which granted an extension until, "no later than October 17, 2026" for imported food and beverage products to come into compliance with Indonesia's mandatory halal certification requirements. The specific length of extension which will be afforded to U.S. food and beverage products is not yet known. However, today's action allows U.S. food and beverages (except meat and meat products) to continue to be sold in Indonesia without halal certification. FAS Jakarta will seek to clarify multiple aspects of the new regulation and provide updates accordingly.
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed two sets of revisions. One is for Japan's maximum residue levels for seven agricultural chemicals (Acrinathrin, Dazomet, Metam and Methyl isothiocyanate, Flutianil, Fosthiazate, Inpyrfluxam, Spirotetramat, Sulfoxaflor, and Dibutylhydroxytoluene) for various agricultural commodities. The second is for the CAA's proposal to eliminate 32 food additives from Japan's "List of Existing Food Additives." Interested U.S. parties should submit their comments to PlantDivision@usda.gov for plant products, TFAA.FAS.AnimalDivision@usda.gov for animal products, and PPTRD@usda.gov for processed products by October 28, 2024. The CAA will also notify these proposed revisions to the World Trade Organization.
This report describes the agricultural biotechnology sector in Spain, covering production and trade, policy, and marketing aspects. It includes topics related to plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology. Spain is the EU's largest grower of biotech corn and a major consumer of biotech feed ingredients.
Rice export prices further dropped 3-4 percent from the previous week, except for fragrant rice prices.
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