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A Coordinated Approach to Capacity Building in Bangladesh
FTA organised a stakeholder Round Table to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the RMG sector, among others.
FTA contributes to Consultation on Possible Restriction of Hazardous Substances
In its response, FTA raised concerns about the methodology and scope of the restriction process. The procedure under article 68(2) is not apt to ensure an appropriate evaluation of large groups of substances.
FTA Takes Part in EU Event on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains
The event, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), stressed that continuous engagement, shared responsibility and empowerment of local actors are key to achieving more decent working conditions.Tariff Preferences for Products from India, Indonesia, Kenya and Ukraine: Suspensions, New Products and Re-introductions
ccording to the Regulation 2016/330, using the provisions accorded under Article 8 (1) of Regulation 978/2012, and with reference to 1213/2012, tariff preferences will continue to be suspended on the following products.BSCI Welcomes Draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Garment and Footwear
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is currently developing a Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. These guidelines are aimed to support companies in one of the largest consumer goods industries in identifying, preventing and mitigating existing and potential adverse impacts in their supply chains.BSCI Contributes to ‘Sustainability Standards Comparison Tool’ Initiative in Germany
As part of a larger project of the German government called Quality Check: Sustainability Standards, the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), the UN International Trade Center (ITC) and the ISEAL Alliance have partnered to develop a Sustainability Standards Comparison Tool.FTA Participates in Panel Discussion “Trouble Selling in Turkey”
Stuart Newman, FTA Legal Advisor, summarised the duties imposed by Turkey on a variety of products and detailed why they are in conflict with the EU-Turkey Customs Union
TTIP: FTA Calls on Both Sides to Speed-Up Negotiations
TTIP is of strategic importance for the liberalisation of world trade and faster progress in the run-up to the latest round of talks must be achieved. Read our latest position paper on TTIP here.
FTA Discusses Generalised Scheme of Preferences at the European Parliament
On 16 February, FTA participated in the European Parliament's hearing to take stock of the functioning of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences and the GSP+ system --zero duties for imports into the EU-- in place for more than two years.
Global Risks 2016 Report: Climate Change on the Spotlight
The Global Risks Report 2016, an annual survey by the World Economic Forum, has identified the failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation as the risk with the greatest potential impact.
Turkish Duties and Tests on Footwear – FTA Continues the Fight
To ensure that EU policy makers continue to be aware of the illegal measures, FTA has issued a statement - co-signed by FESI and EBCA - that includes details of the cost of the duties and tests during the first year of the measures and once more specifies how the measures contravene the Customs Union.Read the latest BEPI Newsletter!
This issue brings to the readers’ attention some relevant environmental topics which have taken place in the past months and the latest updates on the development of the initiative.FTA Initiates Partnership on Chemical Management
A partnership between FTA and the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) has been initiated in order to provide extended support to FTA members on chemical management in their supply chains.
WTO: FTA Welcomes “Historic” Deals Reached in Nairobi
On Saturday 19 December, at the World Trade Organisation’s 10th Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Members reached a series of agreements on the elimination of agricultural export subsidies, phasing out of tariffs on IT products, and other deliverables on farm trade and least developed country issues.FTA Welcomes the Opening of Negotiations Between Philippines and the EU
On 22 December 2015, following the green light given by the EU Council to the Commission on 16 November 2015, EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Gregory Domingo agreed to start negotiations for an EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement.
Check the Latest FTA Trade Perspectives
The latest issue of FTA’s Trade Perspectives is now available. In this edition, this quarterly newsletter focuses on the lack of transparency in EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations.Aluminium Foil from China, Brazil and Russia Anti-dumping Duties Extended, Annulled, and Imposed
On 7 October 2014, the duties on imports of specific aluminium foils from Armenia expired, while duties against imports from Brazil and China continued as a consequence of an expiry review that was initiated by the Commission following a request by a number of EU producers.
BSCI Receives Excellent Partner of CSR Award from CNTAC in China
On 10 December 2015, the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) honoured BSCI with the Award of Excellent Partner of CSRFTA Discusses Transparency in Anti-Dumping with Key Stakeholders in Brussels
On 24 November, FTA held its fifth Round Table on international trade issues, where attendees discussed the need for greater transparency in the EU’s anti-dumping system.
Fresh momentum for the WTO: MC10 Nairobi must deliver
Eurocommerce, European Services Forum (ESF) and the Foreign Trade Association (FTA) have gathered the support of 23 business associations worldwide to call upon the WTO to deliver on current and future challenges of international trade.
Cleaner Production for Sustainable Supply Chains in China
On 12 November 2015, FTA and Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) jointly held a seminar to share the importance of environmental performance in supply chains and introduce the Cleaner Production Partnership Programme.BSCI Training Activities in December 2015
This month, we encourage participants sourcing from China to invite their producers to advanced non-food and food producer workshops. Capacity Building activities in 2016 for BSCI participants and producers will commence as of February 2016.