Abbreviations 3
Introduction 4
1. Theoretical Framework 7
1.1 Analysis of trade theories 7
1.2 Literature review 15
2. EAEU SPS system background. 24
2.1. EAEU legal system with regards to the SPS measures. 24
2.2. Main SPS powers of the EEC and the bodies of EAEU member countries. 27
2.3. Key principles of the SPS measures application stipulated in the EAEU Agreement and their interpretation by the Russian Federation. 30
Principles of the WTO SPS Agreement that are not clearly stipulated in the EAEU Agreement. 35
3. SPS measures: economic perspective and development. 39
3.1. The main challenges in the SPS area within the EAEU. 39
3.2 The challenges for Russia as a member of the EAEU within WTO framework with regards to SPS measures. 46
Conclusions and Recommendations. 52
References 57
APPENDIX A 64
APPENDIX B 65
APPENDIX C 66
APPENDIX D 67