News

Gafta publishes regular material to keep its members informed of legislative and policy developments and agricultural trade issues from across the world, covering the following areas:

• Market access and customs issues
• World plant and animal health legislation
• Food and feed and safety matters
• International trade policy and barriers to trade

Gafta has excellent relationships with international organisations and authorities which enables us to have access to information and to negotiate routes for effective representation.

Keeping you informed

The Trade Policy Department sends out a range of weekly information circulars, highlighting current policy developments and covering issues affecting international trade.

The Department also monitors appropriate national and international legislation, animal and plant health regulations, agricultural policy, market access and customs issues.

Trade News

GM Policy

The EU published its approval of four GM soy events, 1 renewal and 3 approvals. See AM/2012/040.  Also the EU Commission is investigating the establishment of a “technical solution” for food
Revision Of MIFID

The EU Commission published a proposal to revise the Directive on Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID) COM (2011) 656 on 20th October to improve regulation of commodity markets which
EU market measures

The EU has agreed to continue its temporary suspension of import duties on certain cereals until 30th June 2012. The measures apply to all imports under the reduced tariff quotas according to
Revision of Mifid published

The EU Commission published a proposal to revise the Directive on Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID) COM (2011) 656 on 20th  October to improve regulation of commodity markets
EU revises cadmium limits

The EU is revising its maximum limits on certain grains, oilseeds and general produce. Some members have raised concerns about proposed levels for some oilseeds and durum wheat, although the
Ukraine cancels export duties

The Government of Ukraine published a law cancelling export taxes on wheat and maize which entered into force on 22nd October.

According to the document, the export duties for wheat,