WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.1
30 July 2002
(02-4215)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – RESPONSE TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE
Submission by Sri Lanka
RevisionG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.1
Page 2Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Rights,
obligations and
practical
operation of
the SPS
AgreementRequired Required Hard and soft - Food
- Regulations/Harmonization
- Risk Analysis
Food safety Support for human
resource capacitybuilding –
participation in SPS
related training
activities, activities of
the CodexAlimentarius
Commission
Assistance in
establishing the
national network for
surveillance of foodborne diseasesWithin the framework of the
technical assistance granted todeveloping countries by developed
countries, some cooperation
programmes with the Food Safety
and Inspection Services of the
USA or Canada would be useful inrelation to inspection and
certification of food commodities –
including import and export
Implementation of Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP)
Training of Sri Lankan Food
Safety officials in the field of
biotechnology
Analysis techniques for GM
products
Workshops on risk assessment
proceduresAssistance with identification
and supply of laboratoryequipment for analysis of
pesticide residues in foods and
detection of GM products
(PCR)
Computer and equipment for
establishment of effective
information system
Inspection/sampling equipmentG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.1
Page 3Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Food safety
(Cont'd)Participation in
conferences and
workshops related to
implementation of the
provisions of SPS
Agreement,particularly on
transparency,
equivalence, risk
analysis, dispute
settlement
Strengthening of
national infrastructurePesticide residue analysis methods
and reference standards
Training of trainers in food safety
and inspection techniques
On the job training in an
established organization on
transacting business related to
implementation of SPS activities
(human health)
Animal health
Plant healthG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.1
Page 4Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Contact detailsDr. H. M. Fernando – Deputy Director General (PHS), Depart ment of Health Services, Deans Road, Colombo-10, Sri Lanka
Mr. S. Nagiah – Chief Food & Drugs Inspector, Department  of Health Services, Deans Road, Colombo-10, Sri Lanka
E-mail:  foodad@eureka.lk
1. Dr.C.K.Shanmugarajah – Director (Environment & Occupational Health)
2. S.Nagiah – Chief Food & Drugs Inspector
Tel / Fax: + 94 – 1 – 672004
Tel / Fax: + 94 – 1 – 672073
E-mail: foodadmin@sltnet.lk
Directorate of Environment & Occupational Health, Food Control Ad ministration Unit, Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Welfare, 38 5, Baddegama
Wimalawansa Mawatha, Colombo-10, Sri LankaG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.1
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(Such information could include, inter alia, a more detailed description of the technical assistance
required, any relevant background information on the reasons for the request, the possibility of using a
regional approach to the provision of the requested assistance and the scope for a coordinated
approach among relevant international organisations.)
1. Food Control Administration Unit of the Departme nt of Health Services had been identified as
the Enquiry Point for food safety and human health.
2. Basic facilities not available to establish and operate the Enquiry Point.
3. Officials identified for this activity neit her have the knowledge nor information on these 
activities.
4. Hands-on training in a similar set up in other countries would be very useful.
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