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U.S. and EU Request One Year Suspension of Arbitration in Zeroing Dispute
September 13, 2010 by Kelly Sly|International Sources

The World Trade Organization announces that the U.S. and the European Union have jointly requested to suspend arbitration for 12 months in the dispute "United States -- Laws, Regulations and Methodology for Calculating Dumping Margins (“Zeroing") - Recourse to Article 22.6 of the DSU by the United States" (DS294). (May have to click on source document twice for proper viewing.)

World Bank Supports Reconstruction of Pakistan's Karachi Port
September 13, 2010 by Marie Rapport|International Sources

The World Bank’s Board of Directors on September 9, 2010 endorsed the US$115.8 million Karachi Port Improvement Project. The financing will help reconstruct the country’s largest port to relieve capacity constraints and strengthen shipping revenues for the Pakistan economy. The Karachi port handles approximately 60 percent (by volume) of Pakistan’s international trade.

EU Parliament Votes to Revise Animal Testing Requirements
September 10, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

The European Parliament has voted to revise legislation on animals used for scientific purposes. The revised legislation, first proposed by the European Commission in 2008, will strengthen the protection of animals still needed for research and safety testing. Among the most significant change is the requirement to perform ethical evaluations prior to authorization of projects using animals and the upgrading of housing and care standards. FAQ is available here.

TDCP Flame Retardant May Become Classified as Carcinogen in EU
September 10, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

The European Chemical Agency announced that the Committee for Risk Assessment has agreed with and adopted a proposal from Ireland to harmonize the classification of TDCP (Tris[2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl] phosphate) across Europe as a carcinogen. This substance, which is a flame retardant, currently has no harmonized classification at EU level. The final decision will be made by the European Commission.

Canada Reminder on Imported Food Sector Regulatory Proposal
September 10, 2010 by Marie Rapport|International Sources

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a reminder on its proposal to enhance import controls on food and food ingredients in the Non Federally Registered Sector (NFRS). These products are regulated solely under the Food and Drugs Act, and account for 70% of the food products available in the Canadian marketplace. Comments are due by October 4, 2010. (See ITT's Online Archives or 08/20/10 news, 10082019, for earlier BP summary.)