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Commodity policy developments

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Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Olive oil
2015.10
Trade
Import tariff
Proposed to raise temporarily the tariff rate quota for imports of olive oil from Tunisia [...]
Philippines
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Coconut oil
2015.10
Other
Bilateral cooperation
Signed memorandum of understanding with the Rep. of Fiji to provide technical assistance for the [...]
Russia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2015.10
Trade
GMO policy
Temporarily suspended the importation of animal/fish feed products from selected EU companies, citing presence of [...]
Sri Lanka
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Edible oils
2015.10
Trade
Import policy
Increased a special commodity levy applicable to edible oil imports, with a view to support [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Edible meals and oils
2015.10
Consumption and marketing
Food safety standards
Revised standards for edible meals derived from oilseeds other than rapeseed and cottonseed, and modified [...]
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All
2015.10
Other
GMO policy
Accepted requests by 19 EU member nations to opt out from the cultivation of GM-crops [...]
Hong Kong SAR of China
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Edible oils
2015.10
Other
Food safety standards
Announced the introduction of new safety standards and certification requirements for edible oils and fats. [...]
India
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2015.10
Renewable energy
Renewable energy policy
Issued tenders for local purchase of biodiesel by state-owned oil marketing companies, with a view [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Oilseeds, edible oils
2015.10
Stocks
Market regulation
Extended federal provisions limiting the amount of stocks of edible oils and oilseeds that private [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Butter
2015.10
Trade
Import policy
Raised import tariff for butter, butter oil and ghee (clarified butter) with a view to [...]

Disclaimer: The policy records included in the tool are based on publicly available information from both official and private sources. While efforts have been made to verify its content, FAO does not guarantee the full accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information and recommends to consult / refer to other FAO publications reporting policy developments, especially the Oilcrops Monthly Price and Policy Update, the Monthly News Report on Grains and the FAO Rice Market Monitor. The frequency of updates may differ across commodities.