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TTB Issues FAQs on Kombucha
September 22, 2010 by Marie Rapport|International Sources

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions on kombucha, which is a fermented beverage produced using a mixture of steeped tea, sugar, and/or juices or flavors. TTB states that if the kombucha has at least 0.5% alcohol by volume, it is an alcoholic beverage and is subject to regulation.

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Remove Remaining Trade Barriers
September 22, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

Members of European Parliament approved a non-binding resolution on September 21, 2010 which states that all unnecessary barriers to EU-Turkey trade, such as non-recognition of certification, duplicative testing, multiple inspections, technical regulations and standards, should be removed, and Turkey should meet its remaining trade-related obligations.

Canada Initiates AD/CV Investigation of Certain Steel Grating from China
September 22, 2010 by Marie Rapport|International Sources

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is initiating investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain steel grating originating in or exported from China.The Canadian International Trade Tribunal's preliminary injury determination is due by November 19, 2010. CBSA's preliminary AD and CV rates are due by December 20, 2010.

OECD Estimates 2.6% GDP Growth for U.S. in 2010
September 22, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's latest U.S. economic survey, U.S. GDP has begun to increase again and is now projected to be 2.6% higher in 2010 than the year before. OECD Secretary General Gurria credits U.S. stimulus measures with the increase and stated that support from monetary and fiscal policy is still necessary.

India Reports Increase in "Sensitive Imports" for April-June 2010
September 21, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

India's Department of Commerce reports that India's import of "sensitive items" increased 13.6% from April-June 2010 compared to the corresponding period of last year. "Sensitive items" include: cotton, silk, edible oil, automobiles, fruits and vegetables, rubber, milk and milk products, spices, marble & granite, alcoholic beverages, grains, etc.