Analytical Index

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

The WTO Analytical Index: Guide to WTO Law and Practice is an article-by-article guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by WTO bodies. It covers the reports of the WTO Appellate Body and panels, the decisions or awards of arbitrators as well as related decisions and other significant actions taken by other relevant WTO bodies.

Article

Name of Article

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Practice

General

 

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Preamble

 

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Article 1

General Provisions

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Article 2

Basic Rights and Obligations

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Article 3

Harmonization

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Article 4

Equivalence

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Practice

Article 5

Assessment of Risk and Determination of the Appropriate Level of Sanitary or Phytosanitary Protection

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Article 6

Adaptation to Regional Conditions, Including  Pest- or Disease-Free Areas and Areas of Low Pest or Disease Prevalence

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Article 7

Transparency

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Article 8

Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures

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Article 9

Technical Assistance

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Practice

Article 10

Special and Differential Treatment

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Article 11

Consultations and Dispute Settlement

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Article 12

Administration

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Practice

Article 13

Implementation

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Article 14

Final Provisions

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Annex A

Definitions

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Annex B

Transparency of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Regulations

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Annex C

Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures

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