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Nigeria implements zero import tariffs on basic foods such as shelled brown rice

On August 15, 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service issued a policy guidance document on the implementation of zero duty rates on certain basic foodstuffs, effective from July 15, 2024 and valid until December 31, 2024.

Aug 22, 2024

South Korea issued import inspection instructions for agricultural products and its processed products

On August 8, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued an import inspection directive for agricultural products and their processed products.

Aug 13, 2024

General Administration of Customs of China Announcement No. 85 of 2024 (Announcement on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for Guinea-Bissau Cashew Nuts Imported into China)

On July 16, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 84 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, Guinea-Bissau cashews meeting the relevant requirements are allowed to be imported.

Jul 19, 2024

Peanut exported from US detected with excessive aflatoxin levels

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on July 17, 2024, the Netherlands notified the U.S. of excessive aflatoxin in peanuts exported from the U.S. via RASFF.

Jul 18, 2024

EU imposed prohibitive tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products

From July 1, the European Union started to raise import tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grains and oilseeds, as well as processed products.

Jul 04, 2024

GACC Announcement No. 75 of 2024 (Announcement on the Inspection and Quarantine Requirements of Brazilian Pecans exported to China)

On June 26, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China issued Announcement No. 75 of 2024, announcing that from now on, the import of Brazilian pecans that meets the relevant requirements will be allowed.

Jun 28, 2024

The adjustment of Russian grain export tariffs will come into effect on July 1

Russia's grain export tariff adjustment will take effect on July 1, 2024, which will increase the baseline price of grain tariffs.

Jun 24, 2024

Brazilian government decides to import more rice to address food shortage

Rice has been one of the hot topics in recent weeks as the federal government tries to import the grain after floods hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The state produces 70% of the country's rice and has already harvested 90% of it. The area plante

Jun 18, 2024

Vietnamese instant noodles have been removed from the EU food safety control list

According to a notice issued by the European Commission (EC) on June 12, Vietnamese instant noodle products will be officially removed from the EU food safety control list from July 2.

Jun 14, 2024

Pistachio exported from Iran detected with excessive aflatoxin levels

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on June 11, 2024, Germany notified through RASFF that Iranian exports of pistachios exceeded the aflatoxin standard.

Jun 13, 2024
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