Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel (USA-ITA) has issued a Textile Development Memo stating that on November 8, 2004, the U.S. industry filed another China textile safeguard petition, this time for synthetic filament fabrics (Cat 620). (TDM, dated 11/08/04, www.usaita.com)
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1. USA-ITA Says Petition for China Safeguard Quota on Cat 620 Filed
2. WTO to Review Hormone Sanctions
According to Washington Trade Daily, on November 8, 2004, the European Union complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that continued U.S. and Canadian sanctions over Brussels' ban on certain hormones is unjustified, as the EU has overhauled its original measures to bring them in line with a WTO dispute panel ruling. The article states the EU will discuss the issues over the next 60 days with the U.S. and Canada in an effort to resolve the matter, and if the clock runs out, either of the parties can ask for formal WTO dispute resolution. (dated 11/09/04, www.washingtontradedaily.com )
3. U.S. Says NAFTA Environmental Report on Genetically Modified Maize Flawed
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a press release stating that a report on genetically modified maize (corn) iby the Secretariat of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) that was issued on November 8, 2004 is flawed and not based on sound science. The report recommends that biotech maize be treated differently from other modern maize hybrids. (USTR, dated 11/08/04, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2004/November/U.S._Calls_NAFTA_Environmental_Report_Flawed,_Unscientific.html )
4. APHIS Lists Wood Packaging Material Requirements for 6 Countries & EU
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS') wood packaging material (WPM) Web page contains specific export requirements, and in some cases effective dates, for Australia, Brazil, India, New Zealand, Argentina, China, and the European Union (EU). (APHIS WPM Web Page available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/wpm/wpm.html, export information for these 6 countries and the EU available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/export.html)
5. Federal Register Notice on Revised CPG on Enforcing PN Requirement
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of its revised Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) on the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strategy for enforcing the Prior Notice (PN) requirement for imported food. (See ITT's Online Archives or 11/04/04 news, 04110410, for BP summary of the November 2004 CPG.) (D/N 2003D-0554, FR Pub 11/09/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-24872.pdf)
6. Federal Register Notice on Revised CPG on Enforcing the Food Facility Registration Requirement
The FDA has issued a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of its revised Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) on the FDA policy for enforcing the requirement to register food facilities. (See ITT's Online Archives or 11/05/04 news, 04110520, for BP summary of the November 2004 CPG.) (D/N 2003D-0562, FR Pub 11/09/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-24873.pdf)