SPS-TBT Enquiry Points

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SPS-TBT Enquiry Points

WTO-TBT activities in BSTI

Bangladesh is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 1 January 1995. Each WTO member must set up a National Enquiry Point which is able to answer all reasonable enquiries on standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures, etc. from other members of WTO and other interested parties there.

BSTI is the National Enquiry Point. There is an internal committee on WTO affairs in BSTI and it participates in the notification activities to WTO through the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industries.

The contact address of the Bangladesh WTO-TBT National Enquiry Point:

Maan Bhaban

116/A, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208

Tel: +88-02 8870278 ( off) , Fax : +88-02-9131581

Mob: +8801552402985, +8801915479519

E-mail; rezaulkarim60@gmail.com

Link to BSTI: WTO-TBT activities in BSTI

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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

The basic rules governing food safety and animal and plant health standards are covered by the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

SPS measures are those that are used to protect human, animal, or plant life or health from risks that come from the spread of pests and diseases, or from additives, toxins, or contaminants found in food, beverages, or feedstuffs.

The SPS Agreement requires that WTO members establish a national “Enquiry Point" to answer enquiries from other members regarding the technical requirements and SPS-related measures for products sold in their countries.