25/07/2022 (Agence Europe) – Three judges on appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) have upheld a ruling in favour of the EU in its dispute with Turkey over pharmaceutical products. The panel of first instance ruled in favour of the EU, which accused Turkey of discriminating against its pharmaceutical products (see EUROPE 12942/10). The three judges confirmed that Turkey’s requirement for foreign producers to produce certain pharmaceutical products on its territory in order for these products to be eligible for reimbursement by the social security system does not comply with WTO rules. They therefore recommend that Turkey bring its measures into compliance. In March, both parties had agreed to use a different appeal procedure from the usual appellate body, which has been blocked for several years (see EUROPE 12920/17). In doing so, they undertook to abide by the outcome of the judgment. (LM)