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Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from 40 countries, applies partial restrictions to 16 others
Heat-treated poultry products may still enter the Saudi market if certified by exporting authorities.
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Iran bans food and agricultural exports as US-Israel strikes escalate Middle East tensions
Iran halts all food exports, oil prices surge, and regional tensions deepen following US and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic.
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Coalition for Fisheries Transparency applauds full ratification of Cape Town Agreement
The Cape Town Agreement establishes binding safety regulations for large commercial fishing vessels. Its enforcement is expected to reduce illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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U.S.,Taiwan sign red meat trade agreement amid shifts in global pork market
U.S.-Taiwan deal opens markets for American red meat; Rabobank predicts global pork production adjustments in 2026.
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FAO calls for clearer rules on cultivated and precision-fermented foods
The move shows gaps in food safety oversight, labelling, and market approval frameworks.