SIXTH REVIEW OF THE OPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT
ON THE APPLICATION OF SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES
regionalization
proposal
from india
The following proposal, received on 3
December 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of India.
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Building on the work under the MC12 SPS
Declaration Work Programme and the proposal submitted by India (_G/SPS/W/357) during the Sixth Review,
while also highlighting the Members' obligations entailed under the SPS
Agreement, and taking into account the report adopted by the SPS Committee
(_G/SPS/72), this proposal suggests
thematic sessions on adaptation to regional conditions with an aim to create a
common understanding around the different concepts of regional conditions,
share and learn from experiences of international standard-setting bodies (ISSBs)
and Members and to identify and address the challenges faced by Members.
1 PROPOSED AGENDA
1.1 Concepts and Categorization of Regional Conditions
1.1. This session will examine various concepts of regionalization,
including the classification of disease-free zones, areas, and compartments. It
aims to support the effective implementation of Article 6 of the SPS Agreement
concerning animal disease outbreaks, ultimately promoting safer international
trade in animal products.
1.2. The SPS Secretariat may provide a review of the discussions on
Article 6 of SPS Agreement, while also highlighting the inputs of Members on
the various categories of regions or regional conditions under Article 6.
1.3. The international standards setting bodies (ISSBs), may provide
detailed presentations on regionalization, its forms, regulatory gaps, and
challenges in effective support and implementation of regionalization.
2 RECOGNITION OF REGIONAL CONDITIONS
2.1. This session aims to provide a platform to Members to share their
experiences on recognition of regional conditions including the low disease
prevalence area to facilitate their understanding and application among the
Membership.
2.2. Members can share their experiences on some horizontal issues faced
by them.
3 POSSIBLE SPEAKERS
3.1. India is considering to provide speakers for the experience sharing
session, depending on the final agenda.
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