United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
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United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products is a landmark WTO dispute settlement case addressing the compatibility of U.S. “dolphin-safe” tuna labeling requirements with international trade rules.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products Context triple: [WTO Appellate Body, notableCase, United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products]
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A.
Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
The Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is the primary U.S. federal law governing marine fisheries management, aimed at preventing overfishing, rebuilding overfished stocks, and ensuring sustainable use of ocean resources.
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B.
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling is a 1946 international treaty that established the International Whaling Commission and provides the legal framework for regulating whaling and conserving whale populations worldwide.
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United States Standards for Grades of Meat and Poultry
United States Standards for Grades of Meat and Poultry are official federal quality grading criteria that classify meat and poultry products based on factors like tenderness, juiciness, appearance, and yield to support fair trade and inform consumers.
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D.
1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks
The 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks is an international treaty that strengthens and details global rules for the sustainable use and conservation of fish stocks that migrate across or occur in multiple national jurisdictions and the high seas.
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E.
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
The Anadromous Fish Conservation Act is a U.S. federal law that authorizes and funds programs to conserve and restore migratory fish species that move between freshwater and marine environments.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products Target entity description: United States – Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products is a landmark WTO dispute settlement case addressing the compatibility of U.S. “dolphin-safe” tuna labeling requirements with international trade rules.
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A.
Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
The Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act is the primary U.S. federal law governing marine fisheries management, aimed at preventing overfishing, rebuilding overfished stocks, and ensuring sustainable use of ocean resources.
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B.
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling is a 1946 international treaty that established the International Whaling Commission and provides the legal framework for regulating whaling and conserving whale populations worldwide.
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C.
United States Standards for Grades of Meat and Poultry
United States Standards for Grades of Meat and Poultry are official federal quality grading criteria that classify meat and poultry products based on factors like tenderness, juiciness, appearance, and yield to support fair trade and inform consumers.
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D.
1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks
The 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks is an international treaty that strengthens and details global rules for the sustainable use and conservation of fish stocks that migrate across or occur in multiple national jurisdictions and the high seas.
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E.
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act
The Anadromous Fish Conservation Act is a U.S. federal law that authorizes and funds programs to conserve and restore migratory fish species that move between freshwater and marine environments.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
WTO dispute
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WTO dispute settlement case ⓘ trade and environment dispute ⓘ |
| addressesQuestionOf |
whether dolphin-safe criteria are applied in a non-discriminatory manner
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whether environmental labeling can be WTO-consistent ⓘ |
| agreementInvoked |
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
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surface form:
GATT 1994
Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade ⓘ
surface form:
TBT Agreement
WTO agreements ⓘ
surface form:
WTO Agreement
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| allegationByComplainant |
discrimination against Mexican tuna and tuna products
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inconsistency with WTO obligations under the TBT Agreement ⓘ |
| complainant | Mexico ⓘ |
| concerns |
environmental protection objectives
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protection of dolphins in tuna fishing operations ⓘ technical regulations on product labeling ⓘ |
| disputePartiesCategory | developed country respondent and developing country complainant ⓘ |
| environmentalAspect |
by-catch of dolphins in tuna fisheries
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marine mammal protection ⓘ |
| fallsUnder |
Dispute Settlement Understanding
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surface form:
WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding
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| forum | World Trade Organization ⓘ |
| hasPrecedentialValueFor |
interpretation of non-discrimination under the TBT Agreement
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subsequent WTO cases on environmental labeling ⓘ |
| involves |
consumer information labels
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non-tariff barriers to trade ⓘ |
| isLandmarkFor |
interpretation of the TBT Agreement in relation to labeling
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relationship between trade rules and environmental labeling ⓘ |
| isRelatedTo |
dolphin-safe labeling programs
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international trade in fishery products ⓘ |
| legalCharacterization | trade-restrictive environmental measure ⓘ |
| mainIssue |
compatibility of U.S. labeling requirements with WTO rules
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dolphin-safe tuna labeling requirements ⓘ |
| measureType |
import-related marketing measure
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labeling requirement ⓘ |
| policyObjectiveClaimedByRespondent |
informing consumers about dolphin-safe characteristics of tuna
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protection of dolphins ⓘ |
| relatedUSLawOrRegulation | U.S. dolphin-safe tuna labeling regime ⓘ |
| respondent |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| sector |
agri-food trade
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fisheries ⓘ |
| shortName | US – Tuna II (Mexico) ⓘ |
| subjectOfMeasure | tuna and tuna products ⓘ |
| tradeAspect |
conditions for use of labels in the U.S. market
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market access for Mexican tuna ⓘ |
| WTOdisputeNumber | DS381 ⓘ |
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