WTO
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WTO members agree conditionally on food safety procedures
WTO members have tentatively agreed on procedures to improve information on special treatment for developing countries on food safety and animal and plant health. In a meeting of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Committee late last m…
WTO | 19 November 2009
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Beef quota and dairy subsidies attract WTO members’ attention
The European Union plans to introduce a new import quota for high quality beef under an agreement with the US for settling a dispute on the EU’s ban on imports of beef from cattle raised with hormones. The quota would be compensation for the EU’s…
WTO | 14 July 2009
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EU spirits producers welcome decision to file WTO talks on Thai customs rules
The European Spirits Organisation - CEPS has welcomed the European Union’s request to push ahead with formal talks at the WTO aimed at securing a fairer Thai customs valuation system in line with international trade norms. The move comes following…
WTO | 01 February 2008
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Cargill: Vietnam’s WTO preparations ease trade barriers
Cargill is looking forward to decreased duties after the signing of an agreement between the United States and Vietnam. The company says this will translate into reductions of rates of 15 percent or less on food and agricultural products. The resulti…
WTO | 07 June 2006
