Japan: Japan Notifies WTO of Revised Pest Lists and Relevant Phytosanitary Measures

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On January 9, 2020, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of proposed amendments to its pest lists and other phytosanitary measured via G/SPS/N/JPN/712. The public comment period for the notification will close on March 9, 2020. Interested U.S. parties are encouraged to share their comments and/or concerns with USDA’s enquiry point (us.spsenquirypoint@fas.usda.gov). For potential inclusion in the U.S. official position, please send your comments to PlantDivision@usda.gov by February 28, 2020. 

Japan: Japan Notifies WTO of Revised Pest Lists and Relevant Phytosanitary Measures

 

 

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