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Types of sanitary, phytosanitary and veterinary measures

Sanitary, phytosanitary and veterinary measures can be grouped into two broad categories, as identified by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) International Classification of Non-Tariff Measures, namely technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.

 These two categories can be further divided into the following types of measures:

  1. Technical regulations 
    • Prohibitions and/or restrictions of imports for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons; 
    • Limits for residues and restricted use of particular substances;
    • Labelling, marking and packaging requirements;
    • Hygienic requirements related to sanitary, veterinary and phytosanitary conditions;
    • Treatment for elimination of plant and animal pests and disease-causing organisms in the final product or prohibition of treatment; and
    • Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes.
            • Conformity-assessment procedures
              • Product registration and approval requirements;
              • Testing requirements;
              • Certification requirements;
              • Inspection requirements;
              • Traceability requirements;
              • Quarantine requirements; and
              • Conformity assessment related to other sanitary and phytosanitary conditions.