Agriculture food and safety
India - Measures Concerning the Importation of Certain Agricultural Products
On 6 March 2012 the United States requested consultations with India with respect to the prohibitions imposed by India on the importation of various agricultural products from the United States purportedly because of concerns related to Avian Influenza. The measures at issue are: the Indian Livestock Importation Act 1898 (9 of 1898) ("Livestock Act"); a number of orders issued by India's Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying and Fisheries pursuant to the Livestock Act most recently S.O. 1663(E); as well as any amendments related measures or implementing measures.
United States - Measures Affecting the Production and Sale of Clove Cigarettes
On 7 April 2010 Indonesia requested consultations with the United States with respect to a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention Tobacco Control Act of 2009 that bans clove cigarettes. Indonesia alleged that Section 907 which was signed into law on 22 June 2009 prohibits among other things the production or sale in the United States of cigarettes containing certain additives including clove but would continue to permit the production and sale of other cigarettes including cigarettes containing menthol. Indonesia alleged that Section 907 is inconsistent inter alia with Article III:4 of the GATT 1994 Article 2 of the TBT Agreement and various provisions of the SPS Agreement.
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso 1
El 14 de enero de 2002 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero” - Recurso”.
Peru - Additional Duty on Imports of Certain Agricultural Products
On 12 April 2013 Guatemala requested consultations with Peru with respect to the imposition by Peru of an “additional duty” on imports of certain agricultural products such as rice sugar maize milk and certain dairy products. Guatemala claims that the measure at issue is inconsistent with: - Article 4.2 and footnote 1 of the Agreement on Agriculture; - Articles II:1(a) II:1(b) X:1 X:3(a) XI and XI:1 of the GATT 1994; and - Articles 1 2 3 5 6 and 7 of the Customs Valuation Agreement.
États-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises, chemisiers et blouses, de laine, tisses en provenance d’Inde
Le 06 janvier 1997 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Etats-Unis - Mesure affectant les importations de chemises chemisiers et blouses de laine tisses en provenance d’Inde”.
Japan - Import Quotas on Dried Laver and Seasoned Laver
On 1 December 2004 Korea requested consultations with Japan concerning Japan’s import quotas on dried laver and seasoned laver. According to the request for consultations Korea believes that Japan’s extremely restrictive import quotas on dried laver and seasoned laver are inconsistenté.
Comunidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación, venta y distribución de bananos
El 09 de noviembre de 1997 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación venta y distribución de bananos”.
Corée - Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce
Le 07 mars 2005 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Corée - Mesures affectant le commerce des navires de commerce”.
United States - Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures on Large Residential Washers from Korea
On 13 April 2017 an Arbitrator issued her Award regarding the “reasonable period of time” for implementing the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in the dispute “United States — Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures on large residential washers from Korea” (WT/DS464). The Arbitrator determined that the “reasonable period of time” for the United States to implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings in this dispute is 15 months from the adoption of the panel and Appellate Body Reports in this dispute. The reasonable period of time will thus expire on 26 December 2017.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)
El 12 de julio de 1996 la OMC hizo público el informe arbitral sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)”.
Canadá - Medidas que afectan a la importación de leche y a las exportaciones de productos lácteos - Recurso 1
El 03 de diciembre de 2001 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Canada - Mesures visant l’importation delait et l’exportation de produits laitiers”.
Korea - Measures Affecting Imports of Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Beef
On 1 February 1999 the US requested consultations with Korea in respect of a Korean regulatory scheme that allegedly discriminates against imported beef by inter alia confining sales of imported beef to specialized stores (dual retail system) limiting the manner of its display and otherwise constraining the opportunities for the sale of imported beef. The US alleged that Korea imposes a mark-up on sales of imported beef limits import authority to certain so-called “super-groups” and the Livestock Producers Marketing Organization (“LPMO”) and provides domestic support to the cattle industry in Korea in amounts which cause Korea to exceed its aggregate measure of support as reflected in Korea’s schedule. The US contended that these restrictions apply only to imported beef thereby denying national treatment to beef imports and that the support to the domestic industry amounts to domestic subsidies that contravene the Agreement on Agriculture. The US alleged violations of Articles II III XI and XVII of GATT 1994; Articles 3 4 6 and 7 of the Agreement on Agriculture; and Articles 1 and 3 of the Import Licensing Agreement.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que prohíben la importación y comercialización de productos derivados de las focas
El 22 de mayo de 2014 el Órgano de Apelación de la OMC emitió sus informes sobre el asunto “Comunidades Europeas — Medidas que prohíben la importación y comercialización de productos derivados de las focas (DS400 / DS401)”.
Perú - Derecho adicional sobre las importaciones de determinados productos agropecuarios
El 27 de noviembre de 2014 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Perú - Derecho adicional sobre las importaciones determinados productos agropecuarios”.
Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón
El 20 de octubre de 1998 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Australia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de salmón”.
Communautés Européennes - Mesures concernant les viandes et les produits carnés - Plainte initiale des États-Unis
L’OMC a publié le 12 juillet 1999 le rapport d’arbitrage concernant l’affaire “Communautés Européennes - Mesures concernant les viandes et les produits carnés - Plainte initiale des États-Unis”.
Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers
Le 17 mai 1999 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers”.
Corea - Medidas que afectan a la importación de carne de bovino y productos cárnicos procedentes del Canadá
El 03 de julio de 2012 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Medidas que afectan a la importación de carne de bovino y productos cárnicos procedentes del Canadá”.
Australie - Mesures affectant l’importation de pommes en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande
L’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié le 29 novembre 2010 son rapport (WT/DS367/AB/R) sur l’appel déposé par l’Australie dans l’affaire “Australie — Mesures affectant l’importation de pommes en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande” (DS367).
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 15 de octubre de 2004 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
Corée - Mesures visant l’importation de viande bovine et de produits à base de viande bovine en provenance du Canada
Le 03 juillet 2012 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Corée - Mesures visant l’importation de viande bovine et de produits à base de viande bovine en provenance du Canada”.
Canada - Measures Affecting the Importation of Milk and the Exportation of Dairy Products - Recourse 1
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.
Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero”
El 24 de febrero de 2000 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Trato fiscal aplicado a las “empresas de ventas en el extranjero””.
Comunidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación, venta y distribución de bananos
El 09 de septiembre de 1997 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Régimen de la importación venta y distribución de bananos”.
Indonesia - Measures Concerning the Importation of Chicken Meat and Chicken Products
On 10 November 2020 the WTO circulated the compliance panel report in the case brought by Brazil in “Indonesia — Measures Concerning the Importation of Chicken Meat and Chicken Products” (DS484).
Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping y compensatorias sobre lavadoras de gran capacidad para uso doméstico procedentes de Corea
El 13 de abril de 2017 el laudo del Árbitro designado estableció el “plazo prudencial” para aplicar las recomendaciones y resoluciones del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) en la diferencia Estados Unidos — Medidas antidumping y compensatorias sobre lavadoras de gran capacidad para uso doméstico procedentes de Corea” (WT/DS464). El Árbitro determinó que el “plazo prudencial” para que los Estados Unidos aplicaran las recomendaciones y resoluciones del OSD en esta diferencia fuera de 15 meses contados a partir de la adopción de los informes correspondientes del Grupo Especial y del Órgano de Apelación. En consecuencia el plazo prudencial expirará el 26 de diciembre de 2017.
Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers
Le 13 octobre 1999 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “Canada - Mesures visant l’importation de lait et l’exportation de produits laitiers”.
United States - Measure Affecting Imports of Woven Wool Shirts and Blouses from India
The report of the Panel on United States - Measure Affecting Imports ofWovenWool Shirts and Blouses from India is being circulated to allMembers pursuant to the DSU. The report is being circulated as an unrestricted document from 6 January 1997 pursuant to the Procedures for the Circulation and Derestriction of WTO Documents (WT/L/160/Rev.1). Members are reminded that in accordance with the DSU only parties to the dispute may appeal a panel report an appeal shall be limited to issues of law covered in the panel report and legal interpretations developed by the panel and that there shall be no ex parte communications with the panel or Appellate Body concerning matters under consideration by the panel or Appellate Body.
Japón - Medidas que afectan a los productos agropecuarios
El 27 de octubre de 1998 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Japón - Medidas que afectan a los productos agropecuarios”.
Chine - Soutien interne aux producteurs agricoles
Le 28 février 2019 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire introduite par les États-Unis “Chine — Soutien interne aux producteurs agricoles” (DS511).
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)
El 12 de julio de 1999 la OMC hizo público el informe arbitral sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)”.
États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de gluten de froment en provenance des Communautés européennes
Le 22 décembre 2000 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Mesures de sauvegarde définitives à l’importation de gluten de froment en provenance des Communautés européennes”.
Canadá - Medidas que rigen la venta de vino
El 25 de mayo la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto “Canadá — Medidas que rigen la venta de vino” (DS537) planteado por Australia.
Australie - Mesures affectant l’importation de pommes en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande
Le 9 août 2010 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial qui avait examiné la plainte de la Nouvelle-Zélande dans l’affaire “Australie — Mesures affectant l’importation de pommes en provenance de Nouvelle-Zélande” (DS367)-
Argentina - Measures Affecting the Importation of Goods
On 21 August 2012 Japan requested consultations with Argentina concerning certain measures imposed by Argentina on the importation of goods. Japan challenges: (i) the requirement to present for approval of a non-automatic import licence: Declaración Jurada Anticipada de Importación (DJAI); (ii) non-automatic licences required in the form of Certificados de Importación (CIs) for the importation of certain goods; (iii) requirements imposed on importers to undertake certain trade-restrictive commitments; and (iv) the alleged systematic delay in granting import approval or refusal to grant such approval or the grant of import approval subject to importers undertaking to comply with certain allegedly trade-restrictive commitments.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la importación de determinados productos avícolas
El 12 de marzo de 1998 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la importación determinados productos avícolas”.
European Communities - Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones) - Original Complaint by Canada
On 12 July 1999 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "European Communities - Measures concerning meat and meat products (hormones) - Original complaint by Canada".
European Communities - Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products
On 13 May 2003 the United States requested consultations with the EC concerning certain measures taken by the EC and its member States affecting imports of agricultural and food imports from the United States. Regarding EC-level measures the United States asserted that the moratorium applied by the EC since October 1998 on the approval of biotech products has restricted imports of agricultural and food products from the United States. Regarding member State-level measures the United States asserted that a number of EC member States maintain national marketing and import bans on biotech products even though those products have already been approved by the EC for import and marketing in the EC.
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”.
Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar
El 28 de abril de 2005 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Comunidades Europeas - Subvenciones a la exportación de azúcar”.
India - Medidas relativas a la importación de determinados productos agropecuarios
El 14 de octubre de 2014 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “India - Medidas relativas a la importación determinados productos agropecuarios”.
Pérou - Droit additionnel visant les importations de certains produits agricoles
Le 27 novembre 2014 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial chargé d’examiner l’affaire soumise par le Guatemala “Pérou — Droit additionnel visant les importations de certains produits agricoles” (DS457).
European Communities - Measures Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Seal Products
On 2 November 2009 Canada requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the EC Council of 16 September 2009 on trade in seal products and subsequent related measures. According to Canada the regulation in question prohibits the importation and the placing on the EC market of all seal products.
Japan - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples
On 1 March 2002 the United States requested consultations with Japan regarding restrictions allegedly imposed by Japan on imports of apples from the United States. The United States’ complaint arose from the maintenance by Japan of quarantine restrictions on apples imported into Japan which restrictions were said to be necessary to protect against introduction of fire blight. Among the measures the United States complained of were the prohibition of imported apples from orchards in which any fire blight was detected the requirement that export orchards be inspected three times yearly for the presence of fire blight and the disqualification of any orchard from exporting to Japan should fire blight be detected within a 500 meter buffer zone surrounding such orchard. The United States claimed that these measures might be inconsistent with the obligations of Japan under:
Corea - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de carne vacuna fresca, refrigerada y congelada
El 31 de julio de 2000 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Corea - Medidas que afectan a las importaciones de carne vacuna fresca refrigerada y congelada”.
États-Unis - Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO )- Recours 1
Le 18 mai 2015 l’Organe d’appel de l’OMC a publié son “rapport sur la mise en conformité” dans l’affaire États-Unis — Certaines prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage indiquant le pays d’origine (EPO) (WT/DS384/386). Dans ce différend les plaignants étaient le Canada et le Mexique.
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”.
Turkey - Measures Affecting the Importation of Rice
On 2 November 2005 the United States requested consultations with Turkey concerning the latter’s import restrictions on rice from the United States. According to the request Turkey requires an import license to import rice but fails to grant such licenses to import rice at Turkey’s bound rate of duty. According to the request Turkey also operates a tariff-rate quota for rice imports requiring that in order to import specified quantities of rice at reduced tariff levels importers must purchase specified quantities of domestic rice including from the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) Turkish producers or producer associations (“the domestic purchase requirement”). The request lists more than ten measures through which Turkey has allegedly maintained the foregoing restrictions on rice imports including Decree No. 96/7794 related to the General Assessment of the Regime Regarding Technical Regulations and Standardization for Foreign Trade (Official Gazette No. 22541 1 February 1996 Repeated).
États-Unis - Subventions concernant le coton upland
Le 03 mars 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “États-Unis - Subventions concernant le coton upland”.
United States - Certain Country of Origin Labelling (Cool) Requirements
On 07 December 2015 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Certain country of origin labelling (cool) requirements".