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The REACH Regulation and the TBT Agreement : The Role of the TBT Committee in Regulatory Processes
Gruszczynski, Lukasz - 2012
The REACH Regulation is one of the most complex regulatory frameworks ever designed by the EU. The Regulation intends … substances. On international level, the Regulation has been met with strong criticism coming from many of the EU's trading … expressed numerous concerns regarding the necessity and proportionality of the new system. The World Trade Organization is one …
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Regulatory autonomy and multilateral disciplines : the dilemma and a possible resolution
Mattoo, Aaditya; Subramanian, Arvind - 1997 - Manuscript date: December, 1997
A major challenge for the multilateral trading system is to secure the benefits of trade liberalization without infringing on the freedom of governments to pursue legitimate domestic objectives. The difficulty lies in distinguishing between two types of situations. In one, a non-protectionist...
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Not Yet Out of the Woods : Australia's Attempt to Regulate Illegal Timber Imports and World Trade Organisation Obligations
Saul, Ben; Stephens, Tim - 2013
engaging Australia’s commitments under World Trade Organisation law. This article assesses whether the Bill safely navigates …
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Of Sustainable Development in Africa : Addressing the (In)Congruence of Plastic Bag Regulations with International Trade Rules
Simo, Regis Y. - 2020
. The multilateral trading rules give the Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) flexibility to pursue social and …
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Reflections on the World Trade Organization and the Prospects for Its Future
Mercurio, Bryan Christopher - 2015
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UNCTAD's Roadmap for IIA Reform of Investment Dispute Settlement
Weber, Joerg - 2020
International investment law is undergoing a time of reflection, review and revision. Increasing dissatisfaction with the functioning of the current system that governs the protection of international investment and the wish to ensure that investment is channelled towards sustainable development...
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The Revival of Economic Nationalism and the Global Trading System
Sheldon, Ian - 2018
volumes on both a multilateral and national scale since its creation at the end of the Second World War. By contrast … multilateral trading system leading to long-term negative, if not catastrophic, consequences for the world economy …
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General exceptions under the GATS - A Legal Commentary on Article XIV GATS
Delimatsis, Panos; Gargne, Léo - 2021
The general and specific obligations undertaken under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) by Members in relation to non-discrimination and market access and a level playing field in services, may under certain circumstances, considerably restrict the pursuit of equally legitimate,...
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Security Exceptions under the GATS – A Legal Commentary on Article XIVbis GATS
Delimatsis, Panos; Hrynkiv, Olga - 2021
sovereignty and powers in shaping domestic regulation of services. Members therefore agreed to introduce security exceptions aimed …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013244018
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Negotiation of Specific Commitments Under the GATS – A Legal Commentary on Article XIX GATS
Delimatsis, Panos - 2021
This contribution offers a comprehensive analysis of Art. XIX GATS, entitled “Negotiation of Specific Commitments”, which clarifies the manner in which negotiations under the GATS should proceed in order to progressively achieve higher levels of liberalization. This provision also identifies...
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