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Case Study of the Impact of Packing Regulations and Technical Standards on Expert Trade

  • Du, Xue-Fei (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiujang University) ;
  • Cho, Hyun-Sook (Division of International Trade, Wonkwang University)
  • Received : 2021.08.31
  • Accepted : 2021.09.21
  • Published : 2021.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of packing regulations as a technical standard barrier on export trade. Design/methodology/approach - This study analyzed cases related to packing in major countries such as US, EU and so on. It is also show the example of export volume changed based on PRTS. Findings - First, the role of packaging and the reason why countries issued relevant packaging provisions were introduced. Then, the impacts of PRTS on export trade were expounded. And next, we focused on investigating some PRTS related cases in export trade and gave an example of export volume changed based on PRTS. Finally, we produced implications for business leaders to aware of the importance of PRTS in export. Research implications or Originality - This study provide PRTS information to traders. Trade pratitioners can respond to PRTS related regulations, actively develop PRTS technology, and take relavant to deal with PRTS barriers to eliminate or weaken the adverse effects of PRTS on export trade.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by Wonkwang University in 2021.

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