Reports
Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) Reports
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) maintains USDA’s Global Agricultural Network Information (GAIN). FAS posts overseas submit GAIN reports on the agricultural economy and policies that may have an impact on U.S. trade with the countries they cover.
2021 GAIN Reports
- European Commission Opens Feedback Period On List of Antimicrobials Reserved for Human Medicine – April 2022
- European Commission Proposes Revision of Geographical Indications Legislation – April 2022
- European Commission Authorizes Four GE Crops for Import – April 2022
- GI issues in the future of the CAP – March 2022
- Titanium Dioxide Banned as a Food Additive in the EU – March 2022
- European Commission Prepares Report on the Feasibility of Applying EU Health and Environmental Standards to Imports of Agricultural and Food Products – February 2022
- European Food Safety Authority Opens Public Consultation on Animal Welfare Guidance Methodology – February 2022
- EU Common Agricultural Policy Reform – February 2022
- FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual – January 2022
- Update on Changing EU Import Conditions for Composite Products – January 2022
- US Beef Imports into the EU Remained Subdued Throughout 2021 | Agricultural Situation, Livestock and Products – January 2022
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on Biobased Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics | Policy and Program Announcements – January 2022
- European Commission Publishes New EU Labeling Rules for Wines – January 2022
- Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – December 2021
- European Commission Publishes New Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles
- EU 2022 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on the Revision of EU Food Labeling Requirements
- Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual – December 2021
- EU Commission Proposes Rules to Curb Deforestation Linked to Agricultural Production – December 2021
- Food and Agriculture Import Regulation Standards (FAIRS) 2021 Annual Report
- Food and Agriculture Import Regulation Standards (FAIRS) Export Certification Report 2021
- European Commission to Propose Binding Food Waste Reduction Targets
- European Commission Publishes Roadmap on a Policy Framework for Biobased Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
- European Commission Publishes Roadmap on a Future Regulation to Integrate Sustainability Into All Food-Related Policies
- European Commission Launches Missions to Address Climate and Sustainability Issues
- European Commission Publishes Roadmap on Legislative Initiative for Plants Produced by Certain Genome Editing Techniques
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – September 2021
- European Commission Authorizes 10 GE Crops for Import
- EU Green Deal – July 2021 Update
- EU Extends Its Anti-Dumping Duty and Countervailing Duties on Imports of US Biodiesel
- European Commission Publishes EU Forest Strategy for 2030
- COVID-19 Costs US Beef Exporters USD 100 Million of Lost High Quality Beef Sales to the EU in Quota Year 2020-21
- Launch of EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices
- European Commission Publishes Roadmap on Revision of Labeling Rules for Alcoholic Beverages
- European Union Single Use Plastics Directive Enters into Force
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – June 2021
- EFSA Report Documents European Spring 2021 Avian Influenza Epidemic
- EU Adopts Action Plan Towards Zero Pollution
- European Commission Publishes Biotechnology Study
- European Commission Adopts its EU Taxonomy for Green Investments
- EU Green Deal – April 2021 Update
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on Revision of Feed Additives Legislation
- EU Transparency Regulation Enters Into Force
- Review of the EU Policy on the Promotion of Agricultural Products
- Changing EU Import Conditions for Composite Products
- EU Commission Unveils EU Organic Action Plan
- European Commission Launches Publishes Consultation on Criteria for the Designation of Antimicrobials to be Reserved for Human Use
- Renewed EU Effort for Loosening Animal Feed Ban on Animal Protein
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – March 2021
- Public Consultation on the Revision of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive
- EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
- Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan Aims to Reduce Harmful Alcohol Consumption and Improve Access to Healthy Diets
- EU and Japan Extend the List of Geographical Indications Protected under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
- EU 2021 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
- European Citizens Prioritize Taste and Food Safety Over Sustainability When Purchasing Food
- European Commission Authorizes 8 GE Crops for Import
- EFSA Evaluates EU Animal Welfare Situation in Farm To Fork REFIT Effort
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on the Revision of Geographical Indications Legislation
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on Future Nature Restoration Targets
- EU Green Deal – January 2021 Update
- EU-US Agreement on Lobster Tariffs Enters Into Force | Fishery Products, Trade Policy Monitoring
- Commission Publishes Roadmap on the Upcoming Revision of Food Labeling Requirements
- EU Launches Consultation on Composite Food Products Exempt from Official Checks at EU Borders
- Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU
- COVID-19 Hampers 2020 US High Quality Beef Quota Exports to the EU
2020 GAIN Reports
- EU Agricultural Biotechnology Annual – 2020
- Mancozeb Non-Renewal and MRL Review
- Commission Publishes Roadmap for the Revision of the EU Rules on Food Contact Materials
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on Possible Revision of Feed Additives Legislation
- Commission Publishes Roadmap On a Future Contingency Plan for Ensuring Food Supply and Food Security
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – December 2020
- EU-China Agreement on Geographical Indications Will Enter into Force in Early 2021
- The Status of Hemp Plant Extracts and Cannabinoids in the European Union
- EU Commission Launches Consultations to Assist in the Review of its Emission Reduction Legislation
- The EU Infringement Procedure
- EU Launches Public Consultation on the Review of the Renewable Energy Directive
- How the EU Technical Regulation Information System Works
- The EU Adopts Countermeasures Against US Exports Following WTO Ruling on Boeing
- EU Parliament and Council Move Forward on Landmark EU Climate Law
- EU Member States Adopt Their Position on the Biodiversity Strategy
- EU Member States Adopt Official Position on Farm to Fork Strategy
- EU Commission Presents its 2021 Work Program
- EU Adopts Its Methane Strategy
- EU Green Deal – September 2020 Update
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report – EU 2020 Report
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report – EU 2020 Report
- European Court of Justice Rules That National Schemes for Origin Labelling Should Be Justified
- European Commission Approves Import of GE Soybean
- EU Commission Unveils EU Climate Target Plan 2030
- EU Launches Public Consultation on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
- EU Launches Consultation on Future Organics Action Plan
- European Union Launches Expiry Review of Countervailing Duties Against US Biodiesel
- EU Eliminates Grain Import Duties
- How the EU Technical Regulations Information Service Works
- New EU Organic Regulation Entering Into Force in 2021 Regulatory Update
- European Commission Launches Public Consultation on Possible Revision of REDII
- EU Import Controls on Food and Feed of Plant Origin
- Regulatory Levels for Aflatoxin in Tree Nuts and Peanuts
- EU Court of Justice Case on Country of Origin Labeling May Derail Labeling Ambitions of the Commission
- MRLs for Chlorpyrifos and Chlorpyrifos-Methyl published
- Agreement Between the EU and China on Geographical Indications Close to Being Finalized
- European Commission Publishes Roadmap on its Upcoming EU Methane Strategy
- Update on the Management of EU Tariff Rate Quotas
- European Commission Launches Consultations on the Impact of the CAP on the Environment
- EFSA Scientific Opinion Evaluates EU Pig Animal Welfare Rules at Slaughter
- Priorities of the German Presidency
- New EU MRLs for Chlorate enter into force
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – June 2020
- Food Labeling Initiatives in the EU Farm to Fork Strategy
- Pesticides Initiatives in the EU Farm to Fork Strategy
- Green Deal Strategies for the EU Agri-Food Sector Present a Politically Ambitious Policy Roadmap
- EU Commission Adopts Agri-Food Support Measures
- EU Consumers Hunker Down While Agri-Food Supply Chains Show Resiliency
- EU Publishes Draft Regulation Banning the Use of Some Botanical Ingredients in Food such as Aloe Extracts
- EU Early Alert – Update March 2020
- EU Commission Presents its 2020 Work Program
- EU Commission Launches Public Consultation on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certification 2020 Report
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) 2020 Report
2019 GAIN Reports
- New High Quality Beef TRQ Allocation Starting January 1 of 2020
- EU Early Alert – Update December 2019
- What We Know About The EU Green Deal
- EU Early Alert – Pesticide Review – August 2019
- EU Publishes Communication on Deforestation
- European Commission Authorizes Ten Genetically Modified Organisms
- Europeans Trust Scientists over Authorities says Food Safety Study
- EU Environmental Footprint Initiative Enters Transition Phase
- EU restrictions on microplastics may affect agricultural products
- A new EU Regulation on Spirits – More Protection for GIs
- EU High Court Rules CETA’s International Dispute Settlement Is Legal
- EU Sets Limit for Trans Fats
- EU Adopts Regulation on Transparency in Food Chain Risk Assessments
- EU Adopts New Directive on Unfair Trading Practices
- European Commission Increases Budget of its Promotion
- EU Recognizes U.S. Soybean Industry Sustainability Scheme
- High Quality Beef Third Quarter Fills More Than Half Within One Week
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report (FAIRS) 2019 Report
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report (FAIRS) Certification 2019 Report
2018 GAIN Reports
- European Union Unveils Its Protein Plan
- Update of the Article 12 EU MRL Review Process
- 2018-19 HQB Q2 Fill Maintains Record Pace as U.S. and EU Renegotiate
- The EU’s Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products in 2018
- Commission Introduces Measures to Help EU Farmers Tackle Drought
- EU Establishes Trade-Facilitative MRL for Fosetyl-Al on Tree Nuts
- EU Court Extends GMO Directive to New Plant Breeding Techniques
- New 2018-19 HQB Quota Fill Hits New Record
- Priorities of the Austrian Presidency
- Commission Roadmap for Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Biofuels Annual 2018
- Commission Briefing on New Origin Labeling Rules
- Stronger Trade Defense Rules Enter into Force in the EU
- EU Reaches a Political Agreement on Renewable Energy
- EU Imposes Additional Tariffs on U.S. Products
- Proposed New Rules on Transparency and Risk Communication
- CAP Reform proposals criticized by EU farmers and Member States
- Comparison of EU Tariff Rate Quotas for High Quality Bovine Meat
- New EU Organic Regulation Formally Approved
- New Data Protection Rules Enter into Force in the EU
- Implications of Restricted Use for Neonics in the EU
- Criteria to Identify Endocrine Disruptors Published
- EC Tackles Dual Quality of Foodstuff in the EU
- EU proposes to regulate unfair practices in the food supply chain
- New EU Law on Novel Food Status Determination
- Update of the Article 12 EU MRL Review Process
- EU Alcohol Industry Labeling Proposal – Labeling Apart Together
- Commission launches consultation on U.S. steel tariff hike
- FAIRS Export Certificate Report – Belgium
- New Rules on BPA More Restrictive
- EU Prepares to Join Lisbon Agreement on Geographical Indications
- Commission Boasts EU International Animal Welfare Policy Successes
- EU Bans Use of Artificial Sweeteners in Dietetic Bakery Products
- European Union increases budget to promote agri-food products globally
- European Court Examines Whether Some NBTs Are Exempted from GMO Law
- Deadline for FDA Electronic Listing of EU Establishment List
- EU Renews Glyphosate for Five Years
- High Quality Beef Quota Fill Under Fierce Import Competition
- Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Certification 2018 Report
- New EU Novel Food Regulation Applicable as of January 1 2018
- Advisory Legal Opinion Expected for New Plant Breeding Techniques
- Exporting Pet Food to the EU (update)
- European Commission Publishes Draft Rules on Dual COOL
- Endocrine Disruptor Criteria for Plant Protection Products Adopted
- EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) 2018 Report
- Priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency
2017 GAIN Reports
- EU Rescinds SMP Intervention Provisions Preventing Further Build-up
- Belgium – Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report
- EU Launches New Online Register to Track Delegated Acts
- European Meat Trade Association Publishes Brexit Impact Study
- EU-Japan finalize Economic Partnership Agreement
- Roundtable on Import Tolerances and Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Egg Prices Sky High as Fipronil Findings Continue
- EU Launches Evaluation of CAP Measures Applicable to Wine Sector
- REFIT – Public Consultation on PPPs and MRLs Launched
- New EU Organic Regulations for Early 2018
- The Skinny on New EU Rules for Weight Loss Products
- EU Registers Cheese with a Codex Standard as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
- CAP Deal Could Strengthen EU Farming Sector’s Role in Supply Chain
- Further Restrictions to Neonicotinoids
- Additional EU Maximum Levels for Ochratoxin A on the Horizon
- Electronic Certificate of Inspection Required for EU Organics Trade
- How the European Union Works – 2017 Guide to EU Decision-Making
- EU to implement WTO ruling and cut anti-dumping duties on Argentine bio-diesel
- Glyphosate – State of Play
- European People’s Party political group proposes delay in CAP reform
- Change in Voting Behavior May Lead to GE Crops Not Being Approved
- EU Agriculture Ministers Divided over National County of Origin Labeling (COOL) Measures
- European Commission Removes Certificate of Origin Requirement for Food Supplements
- Priorities of the Estonian EU Council Presidency
- European Court of Justice Prohibits Use of Dairy Names for Non-Dairy Products
- European Commission Presents Results of its Consultation on CAP
- Progress of the EU MRL Review Process
- Dual Quality Foodstuffs in Europe
- EFSA Launches Public Consultation on GE Risk Assessment
- European Commission Report on Labeling of Alcoholic Beverages
- EU Export Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
- EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate Report – 2017
- Still no consensus on EU endocrine disruptor criteria
- Belgian Decree Sets New Conditions for Plants in Food Supplements
- European Commission Proposes Changes in Comitology Rules
- EU Country of Origin Labeling – Member State Initiatives
- EU Egg Producers Seek Relief for Free Range Eggs Impacted by Avian Influenza
- Post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) consultation launched
- Phytosanitary Requirements for EU Imports of Nuts
- Exporting Food Supplements to the European Union
- EU Market Protection Suppresses Agricultural Imports
- Priorities of the Maltese EU Council Presidency
- EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) 2017 Report
2016 GAIN Reports
- European Commission Work Program for 2017
- EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) 2017 Report
- EU Wine Policy Report
- Certification and Labeling of EU Whey Protein Supplements
- Irish Alcohol Bill Could Impact U.S. Exports to the EU
- Final EU Consultation on Draft Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules
- New Online Feedback Tool to Comment on Draft EU Legislation
- New EU Rules for Sports Food
- Priorities of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU
- Classification of Glyphosate by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- European Commission Presents Criteria to Define Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Customs Code – Binding Tariff Information (BTI)
- EU’s General Court Rules Against Anti-Dumping Duty on U.S. Ethanol
- How the European Union Works – An Updated Guide to EU Decision-Making
- Increased Certification for Highly Processed Products
- Legal Opinion on New Breeding Techniques (NBTs) to be Published Soon
- New EU Rules on Dietetic Foods
- EU Institutions – Priorities and Work Plans for 2016
- Substances for Screening Exercise on Endocrine Disruptors Published
- EU-28 FAIRS Export Certificate Report
- Dutch Priorities for their Chair of the Council of the EU
- New EU MRL for Fosetyl Takes Effect
- EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) 2016 Report
2015 GAIN Reports
- New EU Novel Foods Regulation Adopted
- Luxembourg Presidency of the Council of the European Union
- How the European Union Works – A Guide to EU Decision-Making
- Plenty of Oppurtunities for U.S. Organic Products in the EU Market
- Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union
- European Commission 2015 Work Program
- EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report
2014 GAIN Reports
- How to comply with the EU’s new food labeling rules
- Endocrine Disruptors in the EU
- EU focuses on food waste
- EU Environmental Footprint Initiative
- Negative List for Novel Foods and Ingredients
- Italy takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
- The EU’s Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Policy
- Proposal for a New Novel Foods Framework Regulation
- New EU Rules on Dietetic Foods
- EU-US Agricultural Trade and the TTIP
- EU Publishes Proposals on Animal Cloning
- Greece takes over Presidency of the Council of the EU
- EU-28 FAIRS Export Certification Report
- EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report
A list of GAIN commodity reports prepared by the FAS posts in the EU Member States in cooperation with USEU/FAS is available in the section “Commodities“.
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