Trade of foodstuffs and the application of treaties SPS and OTC: an overview of international trade of foodstuffs including the issues of quality and safety of food.

Summary

The content of SPS (Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary) and OTC (technical obstacles to trade) are presented in relation to international trade of foodstuffs. Foodstuff quality issues and the inadequate consequences of quality are discussed. Finally, recommendations and conclusions are provided.

Details

Original title: Trade of foodstuffs and the application of treaties SPS and OTC: an overview of international trade of foodstuffs including the issues of quality and safety of food.
Record ID : 2000-2276
Languages: English
Subject: Regulation
Publication date: 1999/10/11
Source: Source: FAO, Rep. Conf. int. Food Trade Beyond 2000, Melbourne, AU
ALICOM 99-4; 15 p.; 12 ref.
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

Indexing

Themes: Refrigeration and perishable products: general information;
Food quality and safety. Microbiology;
Refrigeration and perishable products: regulations and standards
Keywords: Regulations; Food; Fao; Recommendation; World; Marketing