Russian Federation: Introduction of import quotas on meat for 2011 and 2012
Description
By the Russian Government Decree #1111 from 24 December 2010 the import quotas on meat (HS 0201, 0202, 0203, 0207) for 2011 were announced (for the countries which are outside the CIS zone).
By the Russian Government Decree #616 from 27 July 2011 the import quotas on meat (HS 0201, 0202, 0203, 0207) for 2012 were announced (for the countries which are outside the CIS zone).
The Commission decision #865 from 18 November 2011 introduces the volume of the import tariff quotas on meat (HS 0201, 0202, 0203, 0207) for Russia, Belarus and Kazahstan.
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: 24 Dec 2010
Duration: 24 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Russian Government Decree #1111 from 24 December 2010
the Russian Government Decree #616 from 27 July 2011 - http://www.government.ru/gov/results/16076/
The Commission decision #865 from 18 November 2011- http://www.tsouz.ru/KTS/KTS33/Pages/R_865.aspx
Government Response:
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