WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.2
6 June 2003
(03-2937)
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.2
Page 2Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Rights,
obligations and
practical
operation of
the SPS
AgreementConducting of
awareness programs
(Conferences,
Workshops, Seminars)
to educate the purpose,activities, & legal
aspects of the  SPS
agreement.  SPS Guide
lines for reviewing
regulations to par with- SPS & Codex
requirements.Required
Functions & the legal aspects of the
SPS agreement. Quarantine risk
assessment and analysis on fewimportant high risk items. Training
on irradiation and other treatments
of fruits & vegetables for exportHard and soft
Guidance to establish of PQ
policy branch to coordinate with
international PQ organizations.Provide technical guideline
software on scientific , Risk
assessment.
Updating  of plant quarantine
pest list (A1A2) under APPPC- Food
- Regulations/Harmonization
- Risk Analysis
Training on Diagnosing of
genetically modified planting
materials, human & animal
feed materials at entry points.
Also PRA  model application
systems on importation of
GMO & LMOOG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.2
Page 3Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Food safety Support for human
resource capacity
building –
participation in SPS
related training
activities, activities ofthe Codex
Alimentarius
Commission
Assistance in
establishing the
national network for
surveillance of food
borne diseases
Also PRA  model
application systems
on importation of
GMO & LMOOWithin the framework of the
technical assistance granted to
developing countries by developed
countries, some cooperation
programmes with the Food Safety
and Inspection Services of theUSA or Canada would be useful in
relation 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
procedures
Training on current trends on
improvement of G.M.O food items
and their safety, PRA assessmentsAssistance with identification
and supply of laboratory
equipment for analysis of
pesticide residues in foods and
detection of GM products
(PCR)
Computer and equipment for
establishment of effective
information system
Inspection/sampling equipment
Equipment & use of such
equipment for food safety
assessmentsG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.2
Page 4Technical 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 healthG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.2
Page 5Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Plant healthGuidance &
facilitation to promote
workshops seminars
on effective
implementation of the
SPS Agreement underpractical situations  in
regional countries .
Assistance to review &
update plant health
laws, regulations.Provision of other
relevant information’sAssistance to conduct PRA on
promotion of local fruit exports.
Assistance to update & prepare PQ
manuals in accordance with SPS
requirements.Assistance in developing
production of antiserum for
virus testing.
SPS related electronic software
on application of PRA.Plant health management
relevant to entry / exit
quarantine subjected SPS
agreementG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.2
Page 6Technical 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 Lanka
Dr. S.L. Weerasena,  Director (Seed Certification & Plant Protection)
Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Tel: 08- 384226 / 08- 388077  / 08-388044
Fax:     08-388077
E-mail: scppc@sltnet.lkG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.2/Rev.2
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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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