Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Concerns in Agricultural Trade.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food adulteration and inspection.

Communicable diseases.

Import quotas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (29 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Explains sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, which are procedures employed to protect humans, animals, and plants from diseases, toxins, or other contaminants. Discusses SPS measures as barriers to agricultural trade, and assesses economic impacts. Outlines the U.S. SPS framework, including the regulatory system and strategy for addressing SPS concerns. Reviews SPS measures in international trade agreements, including World Trade Organization provisions.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Concerns in Agricultural Trade

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