Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reports on Indonesia’s postponement of its mandatory halal certification requirement. This measure directly affects market access for food and agricultural product exporters to Indonesia. The delay has implications for Japanese exporters navigating Indonesian non-tariff regulatory requirements.
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Indonesia postpones mandatory Halal certification deadline
Indonesia has delayed the deadline for mandatory Halal certification requirements. This measure affects market access for food and other products exported to Indonesia, functioning as a non-tariff measure with SPS/TBT implications for trading partners including Vietnam.
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Ukraine
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the removal of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Ukraine. This measure restores market access for Ukrainian poultry exports to Japan. The change is an SPS-related trade measure affecting specific agricultural commodities.
Streamlining of Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products
India’s DGFT has issued a notification streamlining the halal certification process for meat and meat products, which constitutes a non-tariff measure affecting market access for these goods. The change likely affects export eligibility and documentation requirements for halal-certified meat. This is a regulatory measure with direct implications for trade in agricultural/food products.
Sri Lanka Department of Commerce Holds Stakeholder Meeting on EU MOAH Food Regulation Compliance
Sri Lanka’s Department of Commerce convened a stakeholder meeting on 24 September 2026 to assess readiness for the EU’s draft regulation on Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food, set to take effect 1 January 2027. The meeting gathered government agencies, research institutions, chambers of commerce, and food testing laboratories to identify gaps in testing […]
Sri Lanka Secures Market Access for Fresh Pineapples to Pakistan
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have finalized phytosanitary import conditions enabling the export of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples to Pakistan. The agreement follows years of technical discussions and regulatory engagement between the two governments. This opens a new bilateral agricultural trade channel for Sri Lankan pineapple exporters.
Indonesia Halal Market: New Regulations Businesses Need to Know
The article outlines new Halal certification regulations in Indonesia that Vietnamese businesses must comply with to access the Indonesian market. It covers mandatory Halal labeling and certification requirements affecting food and consumer product exports. These represent non-tariff market access conditions relevant to Vietnamese exporters targeting Indonesia.
Taiwan and New Zealand Deepen Economic Cooperation through ANZTEC at 13th Joint Committee Meeting
The 13th ANZTEC Joint Committee meeting was held on August 17, covering implementation of chapters on SPS, TBT, e-commerce, IP, and labor. Taiwan secured expanded market access for orchids and anthurium cut flowers to New Zealand following a May 2026 export protocol signing. Both sides also agreed to pursue institutional exchanges on the Peppol e-procurement […]
Temporary suspension of imports of live poultry and poultry meat from the United Kingdom
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a temporary suspension on imports of live poultry and poultry meat from the United Kingdom, likely in response to an avian influenza outbreak. This is a specific SPS-based import restriction affecting market access for UK poultry products.
Notice to Exporters: UK CPTPP Accession Impact on Certificates of Free Sale for Cosmetic Products
The UK government has issued a notice to exporters detailing how the UK’s accession to CPTPP affects Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for cosmetic products. The notice addresses market access implications for cosmetics exporters under the new FTA framework.