EC: Tariff quotas for certain agricultural and fish products originating from Norway
Description
On 9 March 2011 the European Commission announced a decision to implement tariff quotas for certain Norwegian agricultural and fish products. (Commission regulation No 230/2011)
The products listed in the annex will be freed from customs duties within the limits of tariff quotas within the periods listed in the annex. (See source)
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:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Mar 2011
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Government Response:
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