Madagascar has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning tomato products. This move aims to assess whether the rising imports of these products are causing or threatening to cause significant harm to local industries.
The Directorate General of the ANMCC is overseeing the investigation. Interested parties are required to contact them by January 21, 2025, if they wish to participate. Correspondence related to this matter should be directed to Mr. Director General of the ANMCC at Building House of Products in Antananarivo or via email at dg@anmcc.mg or dg.anmcc@gmail.com.
A safeguard investigation examines whether increased imports negatively impact domestic industries. It allows importers, exporters, and other stakeholders to present evidence and opinions and respond to others' submissions. If it is determined that increased imports are indeed harmful, a World Trade Organization (WTO) member may temporarily restrict those imports as a protective measure.
Further details on this matter can be found in document G/SG/N/6/MDG/14.