India: Preliminary safeguard measures on Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide)
Description
On August 20, 2009 the Government of India initated a safeguard investigation on imports of Caustic Soda and imposed on December 4, 2009 preliminary safeguards. On April 9, 2010 an affirmative final injury decision was taken but no final measures are yet in place.
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: 20 Aug 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
WTO Notification No. G/SG/N/6/IND/27 and G/SG/N/7/IND/8
Government Response:
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