Russia: Draft Amendments to EAEU Veterinary Requirements Notified to WTO

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Russia and Kyrgyzstan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) veterinary requirements and unified veterinary certificates regarding non-food raw materials from fish, seafood and aquatic animals and fertilizers of animal origin via G/SPS/N/RUS/197 and G/SPS/N/KGZ/15, respectively. According to Russia’s notification, the public comment period for the draft will close on December 13, 2020. Armenia and Kazakhstan 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 27, 2020.

Russia: Draft Amendments to EAEU Veterinary Requirements Notified to WTO

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