In July 2016, we reported that the Swedish Government had requested that the European Union impose a ban on imports of U.S./Canadian live lobster (Homarus americanus). Sweden argues that Homarus americanus should be...more
There have been several pieces of research recently calling for the use of plain packaging and graphic health warnings, similar to those used on tobacco products, on soft drinks and alcoholic beverages as a means of...more
On February 29, 2016, the Swedish Government requested that the European Union impose a ban on imports of U.S./Canadian live lobster (Homarus americanus). Sweden argued that Homarus americanus is an “alien invasive species”...more
7/21/2016
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EU ,
Food Borne Bacteria ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Imports ,
Japan ,
Korea ,
Risk Assessment ,
Scientific Evidence ,
Sweden ,
Trade Bans ,
USTR ,
WTO
On May 12, 2016, the European Parliament renewed its call for mandatory country-of-origin labeling (“COOL”) for meat and dairy products not currently subject to such marking rules. The reasoning behind requiring additional...more
7/15/2016
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COOL Requirements ,
Country of Origin ,
Dairy Farmers ,
EU ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Labeling ,
Livestock Protocol ,
Mexico ,
Supply Chain ,
WTO
Companies doing business in the UK or from the UK should be looking to “future-proof” their operations following the UK’s recent vote to leave the European Union. A Brexit audit is one way of determining the possible impact...more
7/12/2016
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EU ,
Goods or Services ,
Imports ,
Member State ,
Referendums ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Policy ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
UK Regulatory Reforms ,
WTO
This note offers a brief overview of what is happening and how business can react as well as an overview of the main options available for the UK in framing its future relationship with the EU. It then provides a slightly...more
7/5/2016
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EFTA ,
EU ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exports ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
International Trade ,
Norwegian Model ,
Referendums ,
Sanctions ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
WTO