South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau signed MOUs with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation covering regulatory compliance and standards, framed as a key milestone in the China–SA zero tariff trade agreement. The MOUs aim to improve standards alignment and facilitate market access under the preferential trade arrangement. The signing marks […]
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Taiwan BSMI Implements Mandatory Inspection Requirements for Nine Product Categories Including EV Charging Equipment from July 1, 2026
Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) will enforce new mandatory inspection requirements for nine product categories effective July 1, 2026, including electric vehicle charging equipment (≤30 kW), power conversion systems (≤20 kW), and stationary lithium energy storage systems (≤20 kWh). These are new non-tariff conformity assessment measures affecting market access for imported and […]
Lifting of Temporary Import Suspension on Poultry Meat from Spain
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Spain. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions previously imposed, likely due to avian influenza. The removal restores market access for Spanish poultry products to Japan.
Japan Resumes Poultry Product Exports to Hong Kong from Aomori Prefecture
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the resumption of poultry-derived product exports to Hong Kong from Aomori Prefecture. The resumption follows a previous suspension, likely related to avian influenza controls. This represents a specific market access restoration for Japanese poultry products.
India Secures Continued Market Access for Aquaculture, Honey, Eggs and Animal Casings Exports to the EU Beyond September 2026
India has secured continued market access to the European Union for aquaculture products, honey, eggs, and animal casings beyond September 2026. The announcement indicates a bilateral regulatory or SPS-related agreement maintaining export eligibility for these animal-origin products. This preserves a key trade channel for Indian exporters in the EU market.
Amendment to FTP 2023: Applicability of Quality Control Orders and BIS Requirements on Imports by SEZ Units and Developers
India’s DGFT has amended Para 2.03(A)(iii) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to clarify the applicability of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements on imports by Special Economic Zone units and developers. The amendment addresses whether SEZ importers must comply with domestic technical standards and quality controls. This constitutes a […]
Lifting of Temporary 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 that had been in place, and their removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exports to Japan.
EU Includes India in Revised Draft List for Continued Export of Aquaculture Products to European Market from September 2026
The EU has included India in its revised draft list of countries permitted to continue exporting aquaculture products to the European market from September 2026. This development secures continued market access for Indian seafood and aquaculture exporters. The listing is subject to finalization of the EU’s revised approved third-country list.
WTO Agriculture Committee discusses domestic support, El Niño impacts, and Middle East conflict effects
The WTO Committee on Agriculture met on 27-28 May 2026 for its first session since MC14 in Yaoundé, covering farm domestic support and members’ notifications, net food-importing developing country status determinations, and global agricultural forecasts. Members also discussed the trade impacts of El Niño and the Middle East conflict on food markets.