Russia: Draft EAEU Procedure on Regionalization Notified to WTO

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On July 30, 2015, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft EAEU procedure on regionalization and compartmentalization via G/SPS/N/RUS/97. The draft establishes the respective procedures and ways of cooperation between the EAEU member-states aimed at prevention, containment and eradication of animal diseases. The public comment period for the draft will close on September 19, 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 September 11, 2015.

Russia: Draft EAEU Procedure on Regionalization Notified to WTO

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