SPS Module 2 Logo. SPS Module 2 Logo.
SPS Online.
Principles of the SPS Agreement.
APHIS and the General Approval Process.
Overview.
PPQ, VS and IS.
Other Agencies.
Plants and Plant Products.
Request to Export or Import.
Enterable Commodities.
Denial and Risk Assessment Determination.
Risk Assessment.
Entry with Inspection.
Mitigating Risk.
The Rulemaking Process.
Animals and Animal Products.
Regionalization.
Regionalization Request.
Regionalization Approval.
Risk Classification and Management.
Argentine Beef Example.
Conclusion.
Handouts.
Rulemaking Process.
Request Requirements.
Approval Process.

Principles of the SPS Agreement

U.S. Implementation of the SPS Agreement Principles

The Principles of the SPS Agreement are the key reference for the United States approval process for plants, animals, and plant and animal products. The principles of risk assessment, regionalization and transparency are prominent in this module because of their relevance to the approval process for plants, animals and plant and animal products.

The SPS Agreement principles are:

  • Basic Rights
  • Harmonization of SPS Measures and Practices
  • Risk Assessment
  • Equivalence
  • Regionalization
  • Transparency
  • Technical Consultation and Dispute Resolution