Russia: Draft SPS Measure on Electronic Veterinary Certificates Notified to WTO

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Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Regulation on Veterinary Control at the Border regarding the use of electronic veterinary certificates in EAEU and foreign trade via G/SPS/N/RUS/196. According to the notification, the public comment period for the draft will close on November 20, 2020. Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have not yet notified the measure to the WTO. 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 November 6, 2020.

Russia: Draft SPS Measure on Electronic Veterinary Certificates Notified to WTO

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