Hope for low-standard import ban boosted as expert claims it would be WTO compliant

Hopes of getting the Government to reconsider its opposition to a low-standard import ban have been given a boost after the Future British Standards Coalition (FBSC) heard evidence that such controls would be compliant with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.

Abi Kay

18 October 2020 • 2 min read

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Hope for low-standard import ban boosted as expert claims it would be WTO compliant

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Hope for low-standard import ban boosted as expert claims it would be WTO compliant

Hopes of getting the Government to reconsider its opposition to a low-standard import ban have been given a boost after the Future British Standards Coalition (FBSC) heard evidence that such controls would be compliant with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.

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