Russia: Draft Amendments to Sanitary Measures Notified to WTO

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On February 13, 2017, Russia notified to the WTO draft amendments to “The procedure of state sanitary-epidemiological supervision (control) at the customs border and at the customs territory of the Eurasian economic Union" approved by the Customs Union Decision No. 299 of May 28, 2010, “On the application of sanitary measures in the Customs Union”. The public comment period for the draft will close on April 14, 2017. 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 April 3, 2017.

Russia: Draft Amendments to Sanitary Measures Notified to WTO

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements, Trade Policy, World Trade Organization
Europe and Eurasia, Russia

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