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FTA Criticises New EU Customs Regulation which Increases Costs for Businesses and Consumers
FTA has drafted a Memorandum to demand the restoration of the 'first sale' principle, a long-established element in customs valuation that has been removed in the new Union Customs Code (UCC), applicable as of 1 July 2016.FTA General Assembly 2014 and Stakeholder Panel Debates
On 25 June 2014, the FTA General Assembly took place in parallel to afternoon stakeholder panel discussions. Following the morning internal updates, which were exclusive for FTA members, external stakeholders joined panel debates under the theme 'Integrating Sustainability into Global Sourcing'FTA Releases its Annual Report 2013 – 2014
FTA is pleased to present its Annual Report 2013 - 2014, a publication that takes stock of the association's engagement in European political discussions and negotiations to voice the interests of international commerce and advocate for free and sustainable trade.FTA Launches its Business Environmental Performance Initiative
The FTA is proud to announce the launch of its new business-driven service, the Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI). BEPI has been developed to support retailers, importers and brands to improve environmental performance in supplying factories and farms worldwide, offering a practical management system applicable to all product sectors and countries.BSCI 2013 Annual Report Now Available
BSCI is pleased to release its 2013 Annual Report.
FTA Strengthens Ties with Korean Businesses
On the 19 June, the Foreign Trade Association (FTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) to promote trade and commercial relations between European retailers and South Korean companies.Joining efforts to eradicate Child Labour
12 June marks the World Day Against Child Labour, established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) over a decade ago which aims to raise awareness of "the plight of children engaged in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure and basic freedoms".BSCI Stakeholder Council Welcomes Three New Members
Stakeholders' engagement is one of the three fundamental pillars of the BSCI approach towards improved working conditions in the global supply chain. In order to bring more diverse and inclusive voices into the initiative, BSCI has decided to reinforce its Stakeholder Council with the appointment of three new members.BSCI Remains Vigilant Against Sumangali in India
BSCI has updated its position paper addressing the Sumangali scheme in India. The revised document, based on consultation with the BSCI Stakeholder Council, outlines BSCI's understanding of and approach to this practice, taking into account the new BSCI Code of Conduct.FTA Seminar on China
On 15 May, the FTA Seminar on China took place gathering FTA members all faced by common challenges when trading with China, these include regulatory cooperation, intellectual property matters as well as barriers surrounding intercultural communication.BSCI Strives for Safe and Healthy Workplaces Worldwide
On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)