Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 0407
Birds' Eggs, In The Shell, Fresh, Preserved Or Cooked
Russia: Food Security Doctrine is focused on import substitution
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The Food Security Doctrine was developed “for the purpose of implementing the state economic policy in the field of food security of the Russian Federation, aimed at ensuring reliable food supplies to the population, developing the natRussia: The programme of the anti-crisis measures of the Russian Government - 2009
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On 19 June 2009 the Government of the Russian Federation had approved certain measures of support to the industries which are considered perspective from the import-substitution and increase of domestic demand.France: Immediate EUR 1.65 billion rescue package for French farmers
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On 27 October 2009, French President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled the EUR 1.65 billion rescue package for French farmers coping with considerable cutbacks of revenues - not only due to the current economic downturn, but also due to a fundamental strucGermany: Trade-related implications of Coalition Agreement
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On 26 October 2009, the parties CDU/CSU and FDP signed a coalition agreement titled "Wachstum. Bildung. Zusammenhalt." ("Growth. Education. Solidarity.") to be the basis for the incoming German federal government.Brazil: Extension of the Brazilian Drawback System
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Regulation of the Integrated Drawback System by unifying the existing rules on import drawback and drawback "verde-amarelo".Brazil: Public financing for the production of goods for exports by small and medium companies (pre-shipment phase)
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Companies with gross annual income up to R$ 60 million will be able to obtain credit from the Export Financing Program - PROEX for the production of goods destined for export.EC: Measures to "stabilise" markets for certain dairy products
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On 22 July 2009, the member states of the European Union agreed to help stabilize falling dairy prices by scrapping the minimum price for cheese to qualify for export subsidies.Japan: State endorsement of private initiative to raise food self-sufficiency
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“Food Action Nippon” is a citizen movement that aims at raising self sufficiency rate in Japan by providing information about agriculture, domestic food, eating habits and food imports.Japan: Review of Food Sanitation Law.
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Japan is currently reviewing its standards and specifications for foods and food additives under its Food Sanitation Law.Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
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On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).
