(Source: WTO - World Trade Organization) The Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) provides a forum for members to exchange information on implementing the WTO agreement that aims to ensure consumers are supplied with safe food products, while also making sure that health and safety regulations do not unnecessarily hinder trade. Members heard three new specific trade concerns and updates on 17 concerns previously raised. Trade concerns - new issues Russian: import measures on food products Costa Rica: Registration for pesticides Previously raised concerns European Union: Review of pesticide residues and criteria for endocrine disruptors EU: Approval of biotech foods China:...
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