PACKit: A unique modular knowledge and information kit

Importing country Profile: USA

Available in the following languages: English - Spanish

This module contains the following information:

• USA international trade profile with major imports and exports, physical distribution in the country, description of markets of selected categories of products;
• Trade related environmental issues: US environmental legislation, eco-labelling schemes and eco standards, WTO agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), health and safety regulations, US marking systems for packaging;
• Conformity assessment and certification issues;
• Impact of packaging on developing countries.

Appendices include:

• Recommended readings list;
• Useful Internet addresses;
• Glossary of technical terms.