Tariff preference withdrawal & safeguard measures (Reg 978/2012)

This procedure sets out the rules for temporarily removing tariff preferences granted to certain countries and for implementing general safeguard measures. It ensures the EU can respond to situations where preferential trade arrangements might be misused or cause harm.

It affects countries benefiting from the EU's Generalised Scheme of Tariff Preferences (GSP). The changes aim to strengthen the EU's trade defence instruments and ensure fair competition.