Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Portugal. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza. The removal restores market access for Portuguese poultry products to Japan.
Topic Archives:Sps
Agreement on Veterinary/SPS Conditions for Beef and Beef Products from Northern Argentina
Japan’s MAFF announced an agreement on animal health (veterinary sanitary) conditions governing imports of beef and beef products from northern regions of Argentina. This establishes the SPS framework required for market access of Argentine beef to Japan.
Temporary suspension of poultry meat imports from Argentina
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a temporary suspension of poultry meat and related product imports from Argentina. This is an SPS-related market access restriction, likely triggered by an animal disease outbreak. The measure directly affects bilateral trade flows in poultry products.
Webinar for Businesses on Indonesia’s Mandatory Halal Certification Requirements
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is hosting a webinar for exporters regarding Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification scheme. The event addresses regulatory compliance requirements that affect Japanese food and agricultural product exports to Indonesia. This relates to a non-tariff measure (SPS/TBT) impacting market access.
Lifting of Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Colombia
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Colombia. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions on animal products. The removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exporters to Japan.
Italy’s New Decree No. 143/2026 on Environment and Food Packaging: What Vietnamese Businesses Need to Know
Italy has issued Decree No. 143/2026 introducing new environmental and food packaging regulations that affect Vietnamese exporters. The article outlines compliance requirements Vietnamese businesses must meet to maintain market access to Italy. This is relevant under the EVFTA framework governing EU-Vietnam trade.
Lifting of Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Argentina
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Argentina. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza concerns. The removal restores market access for Argentine poultry exports to Japan.
Suspension of Circular No. 09 on National Technical Regulations for Liquid Milk Products
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the suspension of Circular No. 09, which sets national technical standards (quy chuẩn kỹ thuật quốc gia) for liquid milk products. The suspension affects mandatory technical regulations governing this product category. This measure has direct implications for market access and non-tariff requirements applying to liquid milk imports and […]
EU Increases Controls and Warnings on Some Food Products Containing Banned Substances
The EU has increased inspection controls and issued warnings on certain food products, including some originating from Vietnam, found to contain banned substances. This relates to SPS/food safety non-tariff measures affecting Vietnamese export market access to the EU.
Lifting of Import Suspension on Live Poultry and Poultry Meat from the United Kingdom
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of its temporary import suspension on live poultry and poultry meat products from the United Kingdom. The measure had been imposed due to avian influenza concerns. This removal restores market access for UK poultry products to Japan.