INFORMATION ON SPS ACTIVITIES OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION

COMMUNICATION FROM THE AFRICAN UNION

The following communication, received on 27 May 2024, is being circulated at the request of the African Union.

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1  Introduction

1.1.  The African Union Commission (AUC) Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) coordinates initiatives to strengthen agriculture, food security, and resilience in African food systems. This report details the AUC's SPS activities from January to May 2025. These activities support the implementation of the AU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Policy Framework, Animal Health, Food Safety, and Plant Health Strategies, all aligned with Africa's economic integration goals, including the AfCFTA Annex 7 on SPS.