Release of STDF Annual Report 2024 — Driving Change as Pathways to Trading Safely
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) has launched its 2024 Annual Report, with the theme of driving change. The report underlines the STDF’s commitment to helping developing countries meet international food safety, animal and plant health standards...
Members advance Bosnia and Herzegovina’s WTO accession negotiations closer to conclusion
At the 14th meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina, held on 19 June, WTO members noted the advanced stage of the accession process and reaffirmed their support for the conclusion of the negotiations. The meeting marked the first formal...
Members agree on way forward for SPS transparency working group, launch mentoring system
At a meeting on 17-19 June of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures, WTO members agreed on the way forward for establishing a new working group on improving the transparency of SPS measures. Members also launched a new SPS mentoring system to...