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United States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.Canada: Possible adoption of a licensing regime for food imports
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is considering adoption of a licensing regimeSudan: Ban on the importation of certain commodities such as live animals
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A Ministry of Foreign Trade in Sudan banned the importation of furniture, molasses, biscuits, vermicelli, macaroni, raw and manufactured leather, silk and its products, live animals and birds (excluding chickens, cows and goats imported for breediMexico increases the number of US goods subject to retaliatory duties.
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On August 18, 2010, the Mexican Government increased the number of US products subjected to retaliatory duties.Netherlands: Extension for guarantees for working capital for undertakings in primary production of agricultural products
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On 24 December 2010 the Dutch authorities contacted the European Commission regarding their intention to extend the scheme 'Limited amounts of compatible aid (guarantees for working capital) for undertakings active in the primary production of agrBelgium: Interest rate subsidies and guarantees for primary producers hit by the financial crisis
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By notification of 22 January 2010, the Belgian authorities notified a temporary aid scheme for granting limited amounts of compatible aid under the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support access to finance in the current financial aRussia: The programme of the anti-crisis measures of the Russian Government - 2009
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On 19 June 2009 the Government of the Russian Federation had approved certain measures of support to the industries which are considered perspective from the import-substitution and increase of domestic demand.Japan: State endorsement of private initiative to raise food self-sufficiency
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“Food Action Nippon” is a citizen movement that aims at raising self sufficiency rate in Japan by providing information about agriculture, domestic food, eating habits and food imports.Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
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On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).
