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