EC: Definitive antidumping duties on imports of fatty alcohols originating in India, Indonesia and Malaysia
Description
On 11 November 2011 the European Commission announced definitive antidumping duties on imports of fatty alcohols from India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
On August 13, 2010 the European Commission initiated an antidumping investigation into alleged dumping of fatty alcohols and their blends originating from India, Indonesia and Malaysia. The investigation follows a complaint lodged on June 30, 2010 by two producers, Cognis GmbH and Sasol Olefins & Surfactants GmbH.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 23/08/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 11 Nov 2011
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
EU Official Journal, Council Implementation Regulation (EU) No. 1138/2011, L293/1, 11.11.2011:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:293:0001...
Notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain fatty alcohols and their blends originating in India, Indonesia and Malaysia
(2010/C 219/05)
Government Response:
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