Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
A recent Journal of Commerce editorial regarding the delay in the issuance of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS') seal regulation notes that while non-electronic seals might suffice for low-volume ports, it is not realistic for a large port. One of the sources quoted in the editorial notes that this is why the trade is working hard to create an e-seal standard. (JoC, dated 02/20/06, www.joc.com.)
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1. JoC Editorial on Delay in Issuance of DHS' Seal Regulation
2. USDA Issues Statement Regarding Positive BSE Test in Alabama Cow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a press statement from its Chief Veterinary Officer regarding the positive bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) test results of a beef cow from Alabama, the third U.S. case in 27 months. However, USDA officials reiterate that no material from the infected cow entered the animal or human food chain. (USDA Statement, dated 03/13/06, available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/03/bsestatement3-13-06_vs.shtml)
3. U.S. Boosting IPR Enforcement in China
The Washington File reports that the U.S. government is committed to stopping intellectual property theft in China and to protecting the rights of American businesses and innovators with its new four pillar enforcement strategy. According to U.S. officials, in 2005 the value of copyrighted works that were pirated in China exceeded $2.3 billion. (Washington File Pub 03/10/06, available at http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2006&m=March&x=20060310173829ASesuarK0.6622583&t=livefeeds/wf-latest.html)