Bylaws & Rules
The majority of the world’s cotton is traded internationally under ICA Bylaws & Rules – their aim is to create a safe trading environment and protect the legitimate interests of all those who trade cotton.
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Please note: Bylaw 103(2) states that if there is a doubt or difference in the meaning between any translation and the English, the Bylaws and Rules in English will apply.
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