AreaIraq

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date01/03/2013

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentImport requirements

DescriptionAgreed to modify tender specifications for rice originating in the United States. Certification of non-GMO presence by private laboratories will now be permitted. Bulk shipments will also be allowed, provided certain criteria are met, and the US definition and test for chalky kernels accepted.