Russia: Draft EAEU Phytosanitary Requirements Notified to WTO

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On September 2, 2015, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft of Common Quarantine Phytosanitary Requirements of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) via G/SPS/N/RUS/102. The draft establishes the respective procedures and ways of cooperation between the EAEU member-states aimed at protection of plants and the territory of the Union from penetration and spread of quarantine objects on this territory. The public comment period for the draft will close on October 30, 2015. 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 October 20, 2015.

Russia: Draft EAEU Phytosanitary Requirements Notified to WTO

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Europe and Eurasia, Russia

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