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EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism

The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)

Description

The Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (the SPS Agreement) is one of the multilateral agreements negotiated during the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations (1986-1994). The agreement concerns food safety and animal and plant health regulations. It therefore deals with the health and safety issues that arise regarding international traded food, including labeling.

Details

Original Author(s)
World Trade Organization - WTO
Topic(s)
Regulatory and Administrative Framework, Animal Health and Public Health
Geographical Coverage
International
Date
1994
Source