Markets and Trade

Commodity policy developments

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Commodity
Policy Category
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Area
Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2012.10
Other
GMO policies and regulations
Delayed import approval for second generation GM soy variety meant for direct human consumption. [...]
China (Mainland)
Meat
All
2012.10
Production
Price control
Provided VAT exemption for wholesale or retail sale of fresh meat and egg products listed [...]
European Union
Meat
Poultry meat
2012.10
Trade
Export refunds reduced
Reduced export refunds for frozen whole chickens (65%-70%) from Euro 32.50 per 100kg to Euro [...]
Republic of Korea
Meat
Live animals
2012.10
Production
State Market Intervention
Decided to promote slaughter (through subsidies) as well as the consumption of domestic beef and [...]
Saudi Arabia
Meat
Poultry meat
2012.10
Trade
Export ban
Banned the export of chicken in a bid to control spiralling prices that have triggered [...]
Sri Lanka
Meat
Poultry meat
2012.10
Consumption and marketing
Price control
Consumer Affairs Authority increased imposed price controls on chicken by 30 rupees per kg. [...]
Ukraine
Meat
Live animals
2012.10
Production
State Market Intervention
Allocated USD 3.3 million in compensation for farmers who have suffered losses as a result [...]
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All
2012.10
Other
GMO policies and regulations
Declared illegitimate the national bans on GM cultivation introduced by single member States on top [...]
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
First-generation biofuels
2012.10
Renewable energy
Renewable energy policy
Proposed to limit contribution of first-generation biofuels to the EU transport fuel consumption target at [...]
European Union
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All oilseeds
2012.10
Other
Market regulation
Considered means to control excessive speculation in commodities futures trading, in particular in food-related commodities. [...]

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.