WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.30
5 February 2003
(03-0737)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
QUESTIONNAIRE ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Submission by Barbados
AddendumG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.30
Page 2 Technical assistance requirements:
Information Trainin g Infrastructure
(Hard and/or Soft)Specific Concerns Other
Rights,
obligations andpracticaloperation of the
SPS Agreement1. Information on the SPS
Agreement especially withinCARICOM and otherdeveloping countries
2. Advice on the efficient
setting up and functioning ofa National Enquiry Point
3. Development of operation
manuals outlining standardoperating procedures1. In the implementation
of the Articles of theAgreement, especiallyAOLP, Equivalence
and S&D
2. Training in the
interpretation of therights obligations andpractical application of
SPS
3. Training in negotiating
skills, in an effort toenhance/build capacity
in this area.1. Policy makers and
senior managementseem unaware of thegravity and potential
impact of SPS
especially as it relatesto market access andtrade1. Development of
up-to-datelegislative,regulatory and
enforcement
policies, inconformity withSPS rules andregulations
2. Harmonization of
legislation
Food safety 1. International standards for
fish and fishery productsespecially within the EU
2. Pesticides:  MRL
requirements in exportmarkets, especially EU1. The construction,
operation andmanagement of modernfishing vessels tocomply withinternational standards
2. Risk Analysis of
pesticides.Establishment of a
database on registered
pesticides and thosebanned or restricted
3. Risk Analysis for
physical, chemical andmicrobiological
hazards in food – food
microbiologist1. Upgrading of fish handling
sites/infrastructure that meetinternational standards
2. Inspection of imported food
for pesticide residues.  Newlegislation that allows for
standards on MRLs in food
3. Food Act and Legislation food
regulations1. Compliance with EU
directives that allow forexport of fish andfishery products intothat market
2. Developing legislative
and technical authorityto regulate NRLs in
domestic and imported
food
3. Analytical and
technical competenceto effectively police
and regulate modern
food legislation1. Technical
Assistance inother areas offisheries, e.g.HACCP, SOP andSSOP for fish
handlers,
processorsretailers
2. Pesticide Unit
InspectorateManual
3. Establishment of a
competentAuthority for the
certification of
food imports andG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.30
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Information Trainin g Infrastructure
(Hard and/or Soft)Specific Concerns Other
4. Training of Laboratory
staff in modern
laboratory diagnostictechniques, analyticalmethods and qualitycontrol techniques
5. Training in quality
assurance, includingsensory, chemical and
micro-biological
testing
6. Training of Laboratory
staff in generalmanagement,
supervisory
management and skillsrelated to themanagement oflaboratories
7. Training for relevant
personnel in modern
food safety principles,including HACCP,veterinary meatinspection and
inspection of physical
facilities
8. Ports of entry
agricultural quarantineTraining Division
9. Development of food
safety training4. Upgrade of Codex contact
point.
• Laboratory upgrade, ie.
(1) Equipment(2) Methods(3) Technical capabilities
• Consumer education
5. Establishment of a National
Agricultural Health and FoodSafety Agency for Barbados
6. Establishment of a risk
analysis unit
7. Strengthening of disease
surveillance systems and
development of emergencyaction response plan
8. Assistance with achieving
accreditation of thelaboratories
9. Upgrading of laboratoriesexports
4. Verification of
food control
systems
5. Development of
Quality AssuranceSystemsG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.30
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Information Trainin g Infrastructure
(Hard and/or Soft)Specific Concerns Other
programmes for the
entire agro-community,
in order to increase
public awareness andincrease the technicalcapacity in the area offood safety
10. Development of
national food handlerstraining andcertificationprogramme for thefood industry and
general public, in order
to enhance generalfood handlingstandards10. Assistance with procurement
of modern laboratoryequipment and supplies
11. Development of efficient
procurement procedure forlaboratory equipment and
supplies
Animal health 1. Training in testing for
animal diseases oftrade and health
significance
2. Training in veterinary
meat inspection,including red and whitmeat slaughterhouseinspection of physical
facilities
3. Training in Integrated
Pest Control
Plant health 1. Information on SPS
Committee meetingoutcomes
2. Participation in ICPM
deliberations- ISPM Implementation
-P R A-B i o s a f e t y  a n d
Biosecurity
- Determination of
appropriate levels ofprotection- New Plant Protection
Legislation
- Plant Biosecurity legislation
- Laboratory upgrade
- Modern diagnostic techniques- Manual of methods,
procedures, treatment and1. The establishment of
an official NationalPlant Protection
Organisation (NPPO)1. Methods and
proceduresdealing with raw
import trade in
fresh fruits,vegetables andother plantproductsG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.30
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Information Trainin g Infrastructure
(Hard and/or Soft)Specific Concerns Other
- Equivalences
- Enquiry point set-up
and operationinspection for local quarantine
officials
1. Establishment of a National
Plant Protection Organisation
2. Establishment of an Integrated
Plant Protection Organisation
Contact detailsG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.30
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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 acoordinated approach among relevant international organizations.)
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