Russia: Draft Amendments to EAEU Phytosanitary Requirements Notified to WTO

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   RS2021-0013

Contact:

Office of Agricultural Affairs, Moscow   |   (011-7-495) 728-5222

Link to report:

Russia: Draft Amendments to EAEU Phytosanitary Requirements Notified to WTO

On April 6, 2021, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) phytosanitary regulations via G/SPS/N/RUS/219 and G/SPS/N/RUS/220. The draft measures add phytosanitary requirements for fungal spawn and introduce changes to the EAEU phytosanitary regulations related to the use of electronic documents. The public comment period for the drafts will close on June 5, 2021. 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 by May 21, 2021.

Trade Policy, World Trade Organization
Europe and Eurasia, Russia

Database Source:

Related Reports

View More
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: European Union Finalizes New Rules for Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction: TEST EDIT

In March 2024, the Council of the European Union and European Parliament concluded negotiations on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Regulation. The current text is going through a legal review but is now de-facto final and is expected to be formally adopted in the coming months. TEST EDIT
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Canada Implements a Federal Plastics Registry

On April 22, 2024, Canada announced the implementation of a Federal Plastic Registry to monitor the types and volumes of plastic products, including plastic packaging used in agriculture and food manufacturing, through their life cycle on the Canadian market.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Senegal: Grain and Feed Annual

Governments’ support for inputs and rice production have lifted area harvested and yields, boosting production across much of the region. Marketing year (MY) 2024/25 area harvested for rice in Senegal, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Mali is projected up 1.7 percent year-over-year.