Russia: Two Draft EAEU Phytosanitary Measures Notified to WTO

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)

On October 14, 2015, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft EAEU phytosanitary measures via G/SPS/N/RUS/111 and G/SPS/N/RUS/112. In particular, the drafts would establish unified EAEU rules and standards of plant quarantine and specify that the amount of plant products that can be imported without a phytosanitary certificate is up to five kilograms per person. The 60-day public comment period for both drafts will close on December 13, 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 December 1, 2015. 

Russia: Two Draft EAEU Phytosanitary Measures Notified to WTO

Related Reports

Attaché Report (GAIN)

India: Coffee Annual

FAS Mumbai forecasts marketing year (MY) 2025/26 coffee production (Oct/Sep) at six million 60-kilogram bags. A dry spell during January and February, followed by strong winds and excessive pre-monsoon rains in March and May,
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Grain and Feed Annual

Production of wheat, corn, barley, and oats is forecast to increase two percent year-over-year to 62.7 million metric tons (MT) in MY 2025/26 and area planted to grains will increase 2.2 percent year-over-year to 27.5 million hectares, according to Statistics Canada’s planting intentions survey.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Thailand: Grain and Feed Monthly

Thai export rice prices experienced downward pressure and then slightly recovered after Songkran holidays, reflecting tariff changes and adjustments in the global rice market.