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WT/DS287 - Australia - SPS measures

WTO dispute settlement case - Launched by the EU

Country or region
  • Australia
Trade topics
  • Dispute settlement
Context
  • WTO - Case launched by the EU

Summary of the case

  • Complaint by: EU
  • Complaint against: Australia
  • Third parties: No third party

Quarantine measures affecting imports of agricultural and food products.

Relevant WTO provision: SPS (Art.: 2, 4, 5)

Status

Consultations held 8 May 2003. Panel requested on 29 Aug. 2003. Panel established on 9 Nov. 2003.

  • Consultations requested: 03 April 2003
  • Panel requested: 29 August 2003
  • Panel established: 09 November 2003

Documents

Full case details and WTO documents on the WTO website

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