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Issue 18, 2006 (01 September)
 Feature Article

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Twists and turns in leather footwear case: application is filed by Italian producers against provisional measures

In the ongoing saga of the anti-dumping action on footwear with leather uppers, on 12 August 2006, the Official Journal announced the lodging of Case T-163/06: Action brought by BA.LA. di Lanciotti V ... (full story)


 Industry News

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Russia: trade protection instruments and preferential customs tariffs on some imports

With Russia's bid to join the WTO heating up, Hong Kong's business community may very likely wish to learn a few hard facts about Russia's trade regime, or at least those aspects that are particularly relevant to imports ... (full story)

 

Proposal for safer fireworks gets thumbs up from EU Committee

The Official Journal of the EU has published the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), which concerns the proposed Directive on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles ... (full story)

 

EU to introduce new legislation on enzymes, food additives and flavourings

On 28 July 2006, the European Commission announced that it has adopted a package of legislative proposals that seeks to introduce harmonised EU legislation on food enzymes for the first time, and also clarify and update current rules for flavourings and ... (full story)

 

US appeals WTO panel report which favours EU customs law administration

Hong Kong traders facing difficulties with regard to the enforcement of customs rules and procedures in the EU, should be alerted to an announcement that was made by the US a few days ago. In short, the US has announced that it will appeal the WTO panel ... (full story)


 General and Market Reports

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European Parliament backs "Fair Trade" initiatives

Earlier this summer, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Fair Trade and Development, giving so-called Fair Trade initiatives full backing ... (full story)