Technical barriers to trade
Argentina - Measures Affecting Imports of Footwear, Textiles, Apparel and Other Items
On 4 October 1996 the US requested consultations with Argentina concerning the imposition of specific duties on these items in excess of the bound rate and other measures by Argentina. The US contended that these measures violate Articles II VII VIII and X of GATT 1994 Article 2 of the TBT Agreement Article 1 to 8 of the Agreement on the Implementation of Article VII of GATT 1994 and Article 7 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing.
Australie - Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce, les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage
Le 28 juin 2014 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans les affaires introduites par le Honduras la République dominicaine Cuba et l’Indonésie “Australie — Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage” (DS435 DS441 DS458 et DS467)
Communautés Européennes - Mesures concernant les viandes et les produits carnés - Plainte initiale du Canada
L’OMC a publié le 12 juillet 1999 le rapport d’arbitrage concernant l’affaire “Communautés Européennes - Mesures concernant les viandes et les produits carnés - Plainte initiale du Canada”.
European Communities - Measures Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Seal Products
On 2 November 2009 Canada requested consultations with the European Communities concerning Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the EC Council of 16 September 2009 on trade in seal products and subsequent related measures. According to Canada the regulation in question prohibits the importation and the placing on the EC market of all seal products.
Union européenne - Mesures communautaires concernant les viandes et les produits carnés (hormones)
Le 16 janvier 1998 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “European Communities - Measures concerning meat and meat products (hormones)”.
Indonesia - Medidas relativas a la importación de carne de pollo y productos de pollo
El 10 de noviembrede 2020 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial sobre el cumplimiento encargado de la diferencia planteada por el Brasil “Indonesia — Medidas relativas a la importación de carne de pollo y productos de pollo” (DS484).
États-Unis - Mesures concernant l’importation, la commercialisation et la vente de thon et de produits du thon
Le 25 avril 2017 un arbitre de l’OMC a rendu une décision sur le niveau de rétorsion que le Mexique peut demander dans son différend avec les États-Unis au sujet des prescriptions en matière d’étiquetage “Dolphin Safe” imposées par ces derniers pour les produits du thon (DS381).
United States - Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 25 April 2017 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Measures concerning the importation marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products".
Communautés Européennes - Désignation commerciale des pectinides (Demande du Canada)
Le 05 août 1996 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “Communautes Europeennes - Designation commerciale des pectinides (demande du Canada)”.
European Communities - Trade Description of Scallops (Request by Canada)
The complaint concerned a French Government Order laying down the official name and trade description of scallops. Complainants claimed that this Order will reduce competitiveness on the French market as their product will no longer be able to be sold as “Coquille Saint-Jacques” although there is no difference between their scallops and French scallops in terms of colour size texture appearance and use i.e. it is claimed they are “like products”. Violations of GATT Articles I and III and TBT Article 2 were alleged.
United States - Measures Concerning The Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 15 September 2011 the WTO issued the dispute panel reports in the case "United States - Measures concerning the importation marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products".
Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes
El 30 de julio de 2018 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes”.
European Communities - Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones)
On 28 June 1996 Canada requested consultations with the European Communities regarding the importation of livestock and meat from livestock that have been treated with certain substances having a hormonal action under Article XXII of the GATT 1994 and the corresponding provisions in the SPS Agreement TBT Agreement and the Agreement on Agriculture. Canada alleges violation of Articles 2 3 and 5 of the SPS Agreement; Article III or XI of the GATT 1994; Article 2 of the TBT Agreement; and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
European Communities - Trade Description of Sardines
On 20 March 2001 Peru requested consultations with the EC concerning Regulation (EEC) 2136/89 which according to Peru prevents Peruvian exporters to continue to use the trade description “sardines” for their products. Peru submitted that according to the relevant Codex Alimentarius standards (STAN 94-181 rev. 1995) the species “sardinops sagax sagax” are listed among those species which can be traded as “sardines”. Peru therefore considered that the above Regulation constitutes an unjustifiable barrier to trade and hence in breach of Articles 2 and 12 of the TBT Agreement and Article XI:1 of GATT 1994. In addition Peru argues that the Regulation is inconsistent with the principle of non-discrimination and hence in breach of Articles I and III of GATT 1994.
Federación de Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes
El 4 de febrero de 2020 el Órgano de Apelación emitió su informe sobre el asunto “Rusia - Medidas que afectan a la importación de equipo ferroviario y sus partes” (DS499) planteado por Ucrania.
European Communities - Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones)
On 26 January 1996 the United States requested consultations with the European Communities claiming that measures taken by the EC under the Council Directive Prohibiting the Use in Livestock Farming of Certain Substances Having a Hormonal Action restrict or prohibit imports of meat and meat products from the United States and are apparently inconsistent with Articles III or XI of the GATT 1994 Articles 2 3 and 5 of the SPS Agreement Article 2 of the TBT Agreement and Article 4 of the Agreement on Agriculture.
Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que afectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (Hormonas)
El 16 de enero de 1998 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Communidades Europeas - Medidas queafectan a la carne y los productos cárnicos (hormonas)”.
United States - Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
On 24 October 2008 Mexico requested consultations with the United States with respect to the following measures: (i) the United States Code Title 16 Section 1385 (“Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act”) (ii) the Code of Federal Regulations Title 50 Section 216.91 (“Dolphin–safe labeling standards”) and Section 216.92 (“Dolphin–safe requirements for tuna harvested in the ETP [Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean] by large purse seine vessels”) and (iii) the ruling in Earth Island Institute v. Hogarth 494 F.3d 757 (9th Cir. 2007).
Estados Unidos - Pautas para la gasolina reformulada y convencional
El 29 de abril de 1996 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “Estados Unidos - Pautas para la gasolina reformulada y convencional”.
European Communities - Trade Description of Sardines
On 20 March 2001 Peru requested consultations with the EC concerning Regulation (EEC) 2136/89 which according to Peru prevents Peruvian exporters to continue to use the trade description “sardines” for their products. Peru submitted that according to the relevant Codex Alimentarius standards (STAN 94-181 rev. 1995) the species “sardinops sagax sagax” are listed among those species which can be traded as “sardines”. Peru therefore considered that the above Regulation constitutes an unjustifiable barrier to trade and hence in breach of Articles 2 and 12 of the TBT Agreement and Article XI:1 of GATT 1994. In addition Peru argues that the Regulation is inconsistent with the principle of non-discrimination and hence in breach of Articles I and III of GATT 1994.