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.

Import quotas.

International trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

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:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-RSI-0491

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