Russia: Draft Amendments to Veterinary Requirements Notified to WTO

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On December 17, 2019, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Unified EAEU Veterinary Requirements and respective Unified EAEU forms of veterinary certificates via G/SPS/N/RUS/176. The notified measure should bring some EAEU requirements for bovine semen, sheep and goats, and pork in line with the Codex recommendations. This report contains an unofficial translation of the notified document. The public comment period for the draft will close on February 15, 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 by February 3, 2020.

Russia: Draft Amendments to Veterinary Requirements Notified to WTO

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