This is stated in a note lapping, trained staff scientific institution specified.

Institute of Economics and Forecasting of NAS of Ukraine considers it appropriate to cancel an additional fee imortnyy the following reasons:

– collection contradicts Ukraine Association Agreement with the EU;

– fee violates the requirements of WTO, which could lead to sanctions by other countries in relation to domestic products;

– collection has a negative impact on the economic activity of domestic producers.

The full version of the memorandum can be found here.

11 June in Geneva to be held a regular meeting of the WTO tariff committee. It will be a continuation of this year's April Ukraine talks regarding the introduction of an additional import duty. It was introduced by order of the Cabinet of Ministers 16 February 2015 in size 10% for agri-food products and 5% - the promyslovi.Tse decision caused sharp criticism from many foreign and domestic experts, business. Discussions around this issue and still tochatsya.

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Original article posted in the newspaper “Voice of Ukraine” for link.

ATTENTION manufacturers and suppliers FOOD

Please be advised Rules of professional ethics in the relationship between retail chains, that operate in the retail trade in non-specialized stores foodstuffs, and suppliers.

These Rules are based on the legislation of EU countries, defining such practices, in particular Directive 2011/7 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council "On Combating delays payments in commercial transactions", Resolution of the European Parliament 11 December 2013 y. "Action Plan in the retail trade in Europe", Communication from the Commission on 13 January 2013 y. "Action Plan in the retail trade in Europe", «Green Paper» European Commission on unfair trade practices between suppliers and retail chains 2013 y. and other EU legislation and WTO in the relationship between suppliers and retailers in the food market.

The purpose of the development and adoption of these rules is to increase competition, promoting investment and innovation, in particular by preventing the practice of shifting costs and risks incurred on the weaker side, excessive pressure on these parties in the relationship between suppliers and retail chains, that operate in retail trade mainly in food products.

The rules are also published on the website of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine for public discussion and the provision of proposals directly to manufacturers and suppliers of food products.

– Alexander, tell, you are welcome, in which our country kondproduktsiya comes today, which of the still untapped markets could be promising for us?

We supply konditerckie products in more than 50 countries of the world, but deliveries to the CIS countries is much higher than in value terms of delivery to other countries. To date, very promising and untapped for us is the EU market. We understand now, that after the problems with access to the markets of Russia and Belarus' export diversification - this is an important challenge for the industry, for further development, irrespective of the country – trading partners, who do not fulfill their obligations to us and ignore international trade rules. continue Reading »