World Trade Organization Notices for April 5-9
The World Trade Organization (WTO) posted the following notices from February 22-24, 2012 (may have to click twice on source documents for proper viewing):
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- Honduras files against Australia on tobacco packaging. Honduras requested consultations with Australia under the dispute settlement system concerning the latter’s certain measures concerning trademark and other plain packaging requirements applicable to tobacco products and packaging. Consultations are a chance to discuss the matter within the Dispute Settlement Body framework without the need for formal litigation if the matter is resolved within 60 days. (here)
- Clove cigarette Appellate Body report. The Appellate Body of the WTO issued its report in the case “United States — Measures Affecting the Production and Sale of Clove Cigarettes” (DS406). (here) (See ITT's Online Archives12040506 for more information about the dispute)