East Asia and the Pacific
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: National Food Safety Standard for the General Requirements for Food Production Enterprises
On June 1, 2009, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) released National Food Safety Standard for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System for General Requirements for Food Production Enterprises (GB/T 27341-2009), which entered into force on February 17, 2009.
FAS/Wellington’s New Zealand milk production forecast is raised for 2023 to 21.5 million metric tons (MMT) as a result of favorable pasture growing conditions entering the year and strong milk production during the first four months of 2023.
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has alerted importers that certain overseas facilities should “complete” their registration by June 30, 2023. Facilities seeking to minimize potential trade disruptions should upload relevant information into CIFER by June 23, 2023.
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Trade Mission
Japan - June 2023
Sep 6
Sep 8
Trade Show
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Asia Fruit Logistica
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sep 11
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Trade Show
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Fine Food Australia
Sydney, Australia
Sep 20
Sep 22
Trade Show
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Food Ingredients (Fi) Asia
Bangkok, Thailand
Oct 25
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Trade Show
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China Fisheries and Seafood Expo
Qingdao, China
News and Features
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead the upcoming agricultural trade mission to Japan, June 5-8. The delegation includes a robust representation of the U.S. agriculture sector.
Private exporters reported sales of 225,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines during MY 2022/2023.
Private exporters reported the cancellation of sales of 272,000 MT of corn for delivery to China during MY 2022/2023 marketing year.