Japan: Notifies WTO of Deletion of Betamethasone Residue Standards

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On September 10, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the veterinary drug Betamethasone via G/SPS/N/JPN/600. The public comment period for the draft will close on November 09, 2018. 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 26, 2018. 

Japan: Notifies WTO of Deletion of Betamethasone Residue Standards

 

 

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