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Philippines and Kenya Accede to the Revised Kyoto Convention
June 29, 2010 by Marie Rapport|International Sources

The World Customs Organization reports that the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Kenya deposited their instruments of accession to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Revised Kyoto Convention) on June 25, 2010. Having entered into force on 3 February 2006, the Convention now has 71 Contracting Parties.

Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement 9th Round of Talks begins June 28
June 29, 2010 by Marie Rapport|International Sources

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reports that the 9th round of negotiations for the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement will be held in Switzerland on June 28 to July 1, 2010. All the Chapters of the Agreement draft text will be discussed in the meeting. The Government of Japan looks to actively lead discussions with the other concerned countries with a view to realizing ACTA in 2010.

ECHA Discusses REACH & CLP Deadlines, Agreements with Other Countries
June 29, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

In a June 2010 newsletter, the European Chemicals Agency discusses, among other things, the upcoming REACH1 registration deadline for chemical substances, the related Classification, Labeling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation deadline for chemical substances, and the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between ECHA and other countries.

EU & Philippines Initial Partnership & Cooperation Agreement, More ASEAN PCAs Expected
June 28, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|International Sources

On June 25, 2010, the European Union and the Philippines initialed the text of a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) which addresses dialogue, cooperation and action for political issues, trade, investment, security, economics and development. The Philippines is the second ASEAN country to complete negotiations for a PCA. Negotiations are underway with Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore.

EU Internal Market Committee Approves Proposals to Encourage Cross-Border e-Trading
June 25, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|International Sources

The European Parliament has issued a press release announcing that new proposals to encourage cross-border e-trading by building consumer trust were approved by the Internal Market Committee on June 24, 2010. According to the press release, having been adopted unanimously by the Internal Market Committee, the proposals are scheduled for a plenary vote in September.