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"WTO and the global trading system face a make or break situation"
In a joint statement initiated and published by the Foreign Trade Association (FTA), 14 business organisations from four continents and representing more than 60 countries urge WTO Member States to immediately unblock and ratify the long-awaited Agreement on Trade Facilitation.Protecting Syrian Refugees From Labour Abuses
BSCI is concerned about conditions for refugees that have fled Syria's civil war to neighbouring countries such as Turkey, where adult and children represent a vulnerable population and risk labour exploitation.FTA supports Cecilia Malmström's designation as EU Trade Commissioner
"FTA would like to show its full support to Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner-designate for Trade, ahead of the hearing with the Committee on International Trade (INTA) at the European Parliament todayFrench Regional Conference in Lille: Focus on customs and ASEAN
On 15 September 2014, the FTA French Regional Conference took place in Lille. This regular meeting brings together French-speaking FTA members with an emphasis on customs affairs and import procedures.FTA Urges Cambodian Government to End Civil Unrest and Guarantee Workers’ Rights
FTA has sent an official letter to the Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, calling for a peaceful solution to the civil unrest that has dominated the country during the last months.FTA Participates in Commission's Public Consultation on CSR
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) has contributed to the survey on Corporate Social Responsibility launched by the Directorate-General Enterprise and Industry of the European Commission.FTA Signs EU Trade Manifesto Calling for Free International Trading System
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA), the European Retail Round Table (ERRT) and the European Branded Clothing Alliance (EBCA) have co-signed the EU Trade Policy Manifesto with the objective of promoting an ambitious EU commercial policy.FTA Launches its Road Map for the EU Trade Policy 2014 to 2019
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) is proud to announce the launch of the "Road Map for EU Trade Policy 2014 to 2019: Develop the full potential of EU Trade", a publication that reflects the view of FTA's 1,400 members (European retailers, importers and brand manufacturers) and presents the sector’s vision for the EU trade policy of the next five years.Thai Pineapple Industry: Time for Cooperation Rather than Litigation
The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) expresses great concern about civil and criminal charges pressed by Thai-based Natural Fruit Company against activist Andy Hall.FTA Praises Efforts to Conclude EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
On the occasion of the visit to Vietnam of the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Durao Barroso, FTA Director General, Jan Eggert, made the following statement welcoming the progress achieved in the negotiations of an EU-Vietnam Free Trade AgreementFTA Insight on Imports 2012 - 2013 Now Available
FTA has now made available its ‘FTA Insight: EU Consumer Goods Import Statistics 2012-2013’, a dossier produced annually by FTA and exclusive to members which offers members a compilation of statistics describing EU imports from more than sixty countries.The BSCI Echo is out!
BSCI invites you to read the Summer 2014 edition of the BSCI Echo, a quarterly newsletter that updates you on our efforts to improve working conditions in global supply chains.Supporting improved working conditions in Turkey
On the 2 July, BSCI held the second CSR Round Table Forum at Kadir Has University, Istanbul (Turkey), an event that built on a previous round table held in February that brought together different stakeholders to identify and discuss local challenges related to social complianceFTA Congratulates Jean-Claude Juncker on his Election as President of the European Commission
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) warmly congratulates Jean-Claude Juncker on his election as the new president of the European Commission, the first being designed according to the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty.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.