Polish food exporters to benefit from CETA - Bogucki

Polish food producers will enjoy lower barriers to entry to the Canadian market, once Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement CETA is in effect, Deputy Agriculture Minister Jacek Bogucki told PAP during his visit to Canada. The trade part of the agreement will be in force starting July of this year. CETA was passed by the European Parliament on February 2017, as has yet to be ratified by Canada and EU countries. Nearly 92 percent of foodstuffs will be exempt from excise duties when exported to Canada, including fruit, vegetables, wines and spirits and cheeses. Bogucki added that the new agreement will be important but it will not be a breakthrough for Polish companies, as Poland's food exports to Canada has already been growing rapidly for a few years. "We are competitive in terms of quality, which surpasses Canadian standards, as well as price," he said.