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WHAT ARE TBT TECHNICAL SANITARY AND IMPACTS OF TBT STRATEGIES AND
AND SPS BARRIERS TO PHYTOSANITARY AND SPS RESPONSES BY
MEASURES? TRADE (TBT) (SPS) MEASURES MEASURES VIETNAM
I. WHAT ARE TBT AND SPS MEASURES?
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) are regulations, Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS)
standards, testing, and certification procedures Regulations to protect human, animal, and
that could create unnecessary obstacles to trade. plant life from pests and diseases.
I. WHAT ARE TBT AND SPS MEASURES?
WTO Framework:
Ensures TBT and SPS measures
are not used for hidden
protectionism.
Requirements:
Measures must be transparent,
science-based, and avoid
unnecessary trade barriers.
WTO Dispute Mechanisms:
Address grievances on TBT and
SPS measures, promoting
fairness in global trade.
II. Technical Barriers to Trade
(TBT) in the WTO Context
EXAMPLE about EU
II. TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) IN THE WTO CONTEXT
3. IMPACT OF TBT ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Facilitate trade
Requiring products
Conducting inspections
from disease-free
and treatments.
areas.
Types of SPS
Measures
Restricting food
additives and Setting pesticide limits.
processing standards.
III. SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) MEASURES
3. IMPACTS OF SPS MEASURES
Pesticide residues
Contamination by harmful substances
Plant diseases and infestations
IV. IMPACTS OF TBT AND SPS MEASURES
2. SEAFOOD
Labeling standards
Product quality certifications
Environmental and labor standards
IV. IMPACTS OF TBT AND SPS MEASURES
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACED BY VIETNAM DUE TO TBT AND SPS MEASURES
Compliance Costs
Testing and certification fees: bear the costs of testing products
Infrastructure upgrades: upgrade facilities and equipment to meet
international safety and hygiene standards:
Agriculture: Modern farming, pest control, organic certifications
Seafood: Compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Points (HACCP)
Textiles: Meeting environmental and labor standards
IV. IMPACTS OF TBT AND SPS MEASURES
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACED BY VIETNAM DUE TO TBT AND SPS MEASURES
1. Regulatory Compliance
Engaged in 19 trade agreements.
Meeting TBT/SPS standards, especially for the EU.
Regular updates to businesses.