SIXTH REVIEW OF
THE OPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT
ON THE APPLICATION OF SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES
ADDRESSING THE
CHALLENGES OF the APPLICATION of a SYSTEMs APpROACH
to MINIMIZING PHYTOSANITARY RISK
proposal
from INDONESIA
The following proposal, received on 11 December 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Indonesia.
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1 BACKGROUND
1.1. In the context of Sixth Review of
the Operation and Implementation of the Agreement on the Application of
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), Indonesia submitted a
proposal for a thematic session on Addressing the Challenges of the Application
of a Systems Approach to Minimizing Phytosanitary Risk (_G/SPS/W/365).
1.2. The objectives of the thematic
session are:
(a)_
To draw insights from the experience
of Members that have already implemented systems approaches, such as ISPM 7,
ISPM 14 or similar measures, with a view to optimize Members' own phytosanitary
certification process;
(b)_ To identify challenges in preparing
a national phytosanitary capacity development strategy, including with regard
to the issuance of phytosanitary certificates;
(c)_ To identify challenges in meeting phytosanitary
requirements of importing Members – as well as seek to explore the
appropriate solutions to address such challenges;
(d)_ To promote compliance with the SPS
Agreement and facilitate trade of pest-free and disease- free plant and plant
products.
2 PROPOSED AGENDA
2.1 Session 1: General Overview of
Systems Approaches and their Implementation in Agriculture Trade
2.1. This session will discuss an
overview of systems approaches, their components and contributions in
addressing potential biosecurity risks arising from regional and international
trade of agriculture and horticulture produce. Relevant international organizations
such as FAO, IPPC and National/Regional plant protection organizations may
provide detailed presentations and share their expertise on this matter.
2.2 Session 2: Opportunities and
Challenges on implementing a Systems Approach – Sharing Experiences by Members
2.2. This session will provide an
opportunity for Members to share experiences and lessons learnt on the benefits
and challenges of implementing a systems approach or similar measures. This
session may also explore ways to further support the implementation of systems
approaches, including through development of relevant national policies and
implementing mechanisms.
2.3 Session 3: Capacity Building
Initiatives
2.3. The focus of this session is to
discuss capacity building initiatives and programs, that will enable Members to
develop a suitable and applicable systems approach in line with related
phytosanitary standards and regulations. Discussions may also explore potential
cooperation among relevant stakeholders to increase application of a systems
approach in other areas of phytosanitary protection. This session may include a
presentation from a relevant international organization followed by a panel
discussion.
3 POSSIBLE SPEAKERS
3.1. Indonesia is considering to provide
speakers for the experience sharing session, depending on the final agenda.
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