Agriculture food and safety
United States - Certain Country of Origin Labelling (Cool) Requirements
On 1 December 2008, Canada requested consultations with the United States concerning certain mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) provisions in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill and as implemented through an Interim Final Rule of 28 July 2008. These include the obligation to inform consumers at the retail level of the country of origin in respect of covered commodities, including beef and pork. The eligibility for a designation of a covered commodity as exclusively having a US origin can only be derived from an animal that was exclusively born, raised and slaughtered in the United States. This would exclude such a designation in respect of beef or pork derived from livestock that is exported to the United States for feed or immediate slaughter.
European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar - Complaint by Brazil
On 27 September 2002, Australia and Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the export subsidies provided by the EC in the framework of its Common Organisation of the Market for the sugar sector. The requests concerned Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the EC’s common organization of the markets in the sugar sector, and all other legislation, regulations, administrative policies and other instruments relating to the EC regime for sugar and sugar containing products including the rules adopted pursuant to the procedure referred to in Article 42(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001, and any other provision related thereto. On 14 March 2003, Thailand requested consultations with the European Communities on the same matter.
European Communities - Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones)
On 28 June 1996, Canada requested consultations with the European Communities regarding the importation of livestock and meat from livestock that have been treated with certain substances having a hormonal action under Article XXII of the GATT 1994 and the corresponding provisions in the SPS Agreement, TBT Agreement and the Agreement on Agriculture. Canada alleges violation of Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the SPS Agreement; Article III or XI of the GATT 1994; Article 2 of the TBT Agreement; and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
Australia - Measures Affecting Importation of Salmon
On 5 October 1995, Canada requested consultations with Australia in respect of Australia’s prohibition of imports of salmon from Canada based on a quarantine regulation. Canada alleged that the prohibition is inconsistent with Articles XI and XIII of the GATT 1994, and also inconsistent with the SPS Agreement.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk and the Exportation of Dairy Products
On 8 October 1997, the United States requested consultations with Canada in respect of export subsidies allegedly granted by Canada on dairy products and the administration by Canada of the tariff-rate quota on milk. The United States contended that these export subsidies by Canada distort markets for dairy products and adversely affect US sales of dairy products. The United States alleged violations of Articles II, X and X1 of the GATT 1994, Articles 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 3 of the SCM Agreement, and Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.
Canada - Measures Governing the Sale of Wine
On 25 May 2021 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Australia in “Canada — Measures Governing the Sale of Wine” (DS537).
United States - Definitive Safeguard Measures on Imports of Wheat Gluten from the European Communities
On 17 March 1999, the EC requested consultations with the US in respect of definitive safeguard measures imposed by the US on imports of wheat gluten from the European Communities. The EC contended that by a Proclamation of 30 May 1998, and a Memorandum of the same date, by the US President, under which the US imposed definitive safeguard measures in the form of a quantitative limitation on imports of wheat gluten from the EC, effective as of 1 June 1998. The EC considered these measures to be in violation of Articles 2, 4, 5 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards; Article 4.2 of the Agreement on Agriculture; and Articles I and XIX of GATT 1994.
États-Unis - Mesures affectant la production et la vente de cigarettes aux clous de girofle
L’Organe d’appel a remis, le 4 avril 2012, son rapport dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis — Mesures affectant la production et la vente de cigarettes aux clous de girofle” (WT/DS406/AB/R).
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’amiante et les produits en contenant
Le 18 septembre 2000, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’amiante et les produits en contenant”.
European Communities - Measures Affecting Asbestos and Asbestos – Containing Products
On 28 May 1998, Canada requested consultations with the EC in respect of measures imposed by France, in particular Decree of 24 December 1996, with respect to the prohibition of asbestos and products containing asbestos, including a ban on imports of such goods. Canada alleged that these measures violate Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the SPS Agreement, Article 2 of the TBT Agreement, and Articles III, XI and XIII of GATT 1994. Canada also alleged nullification and impairment of benefits accruing to it under the various agreements cited.
Indonésie - Importation de produits horticoles, d’animaux et de produits d’origine animale
Le 22 décembre 2016, l’OMC a publié les rapports du Groupe spécial établi à la demande des États-Unis et de la Nouvelle-Zélande dans l’affaire “Indonésie — Importation de produits horticoles, d’animaux et de produits d’origine animale” (DS477 et DS478).
Communautés européennes - Subventions à l’exportation de sucre
Le 28 avril 2005, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Subventions à l’exportation de sucre”.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk and the Exportation of Dairy Products
On 8 October 1997, the United States requested consultations with Canada in respect of export subsidies allegedly granted by Canada on dairy products and the administration by Canada of the tariff-rate quota on milk. The United States contended that these export subsidies by Canada distort markets for dairy products and adversely affect US sales of dairy products. The United States alleged violations of Articles II, X and X1 of the GATT 1994, Articles 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture, Article 3 of the SCM Agreement, and Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.
Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles
Le 13 juillet 1998, l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Communautés européennes - Mesures affectant l’importation de certains produits provenant de volailles”.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón - Recurso 1
El 18 de febrero de 2000, la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón - Recurso”.
Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a la producción y venta de cigarrillos de clavo de olor
El 04 de abril de 2012, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Medidas que afectan a la producción y venta de cigarrillos de clavo de olor”.
European Communities - Export Subsidies on Sugar - Complaint by Thailand
On 27 September 2002, Australia and Brazil requested consultations with the European Communities concerning the export subsidies provided by the EC in the framework of its Common Organisation of the Market for the sugar sector. The requests concerned Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the EC’s common organization of the markets in the sugar sector, and all other legislation, regulations, administrative policies and other instruments relating to the EC regime for sugar and sugar containing products including the rules adopted pursuant to the procedure referred to in Article 42(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/2001, and any other provision related thereto. On 14 March 2003, Thailand requested consultations with the European Communities on the same matter.
Brazil - Measures Affecting Desiccated Coconut
On 27 November 1995, the Philippines requested consultations with Brazil in respect of a countervailing duty imposed by Brazil on the Philippine’s exports of desiccated coconut. The Philippines claimed that this duty was inconsistent with WTO and GATT rules.
États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours 1
Le 20 août 2001, l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “États-Unis - Traitement fiscal des “sociétés de ventes à l’étranger” - Recours”.
Perú - Derecho adicional sobre las importaciones de determinados productos agropecuarios
El 20 de julio de 2015, el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Perú - Derecho adicional sobre las importaciones determinados productos agropecuarios”.