Taxonomy: Tariff Line Affected - 0705
Lettuce And Chicory, Fresh Or Chilled
Uzbekistan: Higher import duties on foodstuffs and cigarettes
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Effective from May 1, 2013, Uzbekistan has announced import tariff increases on a number of foodstuffs. The products involved are:Canada: Enactment of the Safe Food for Canadians Act
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On November 20, 2012, the House of Commons in Canada approved on a unanimous vote Bill S-11, The Safe Food for Canadians Act. The bill will proceed to the Senate for royal assent, but will not come into force until the regulations are completed.Turkey: Import certification requirement for herbal food and feeds
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Turkey has introduced a new regulation that requires 'certificates approved by the relevant authorities of the origin or loading country for herbal food and feeds as well as for articles and materials contacting with food to be imported by Turkey'Norway: Increased duty-free quota access for agricultural products from EU
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In January 2011, the Norwegian government proposed a bill to Parliament on the entry into force of an agreement with the EU concerning extended trade in agriCanada: Proposal to allow trace amounts of genetically modified organisms
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Canada is preparing a proposal addressing trade in genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food and feed to present to the World Trade Organization (WTO).United States of America: Postponement in imposition of reinspection user fees for food
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The U.S.EC: Tariff quotas for certain agricultural and fish products originating from Norway
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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)Canada: Possible adoption of a licensing regime for food imports
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is considering adoption of a licensing regimeMexico increases the number of US goods subject to retaliatory duties.
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On August 18, 2010, the Mexican Government increased the number of US products subjected to retaliatory duties.
