Friday 23 May 2014

WTO rejects Canada, Norway appeal against EU seal import ban

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WTO rejects Canada, Norway appeal against EU seal import ban
Geneva (AFP) May 22, 2014 - The WTO on Thursday upheld a European Union ban on imports of seal products, rejecting an appeal by Canada and Norway, in a landmark ruling that said animal welfare can trump trade. The World Trade Organization's appellate body said that Brussels did not breach the rules of global commerce when it imposed its ban in 2010. The global body has never before issued a final decision on how to ... more


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