South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization .
The regulations are being challenged by the South African government to protect the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the local citrus industry. On FCM, South Africa initiated consultations in July of 2022, with no satisfactory conclusion as well. A panel will now also be formed on the FCM matter.
· The measures are not based on scientific principles and are maintained without sufficient scientific evidence. "But this is also potentially good news for the European consumer. Their orange prices last summer were at an all-time high. However, if their supply is unfettered, consumers will benefit," said Chadwick.
"The EU's measures on CBS and FCM are not justified, proportionate or appropriate. It must be understood, however, that the WTO process is not confrontational or aggressive. The goal is scientific truth and fairness.
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