Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
SAN-ih-tair-ee and fy-toh-SAN-ih-tair-ee MEH-zherz
/ˈsæn.ɪ.ter.i ænd ˌfaɪ.toʊˈsæn.ɪ.ter.i ˈmɛʒ.ərz/Listen
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Dictionary meaning
Government-applied regulations to protect human, animal, and plant health from risks arising from imports of pests, diseases, contaminants, and food additives; governed by the WTO SPS Agreement which requires measures to be science-based.
Examples
- The EU's ban on hormone-treated beef was challenged under SPS measures at the WTO.
- Phytosanitary certificates are required for plant and plant product exports.
Universally abbreviated as SPS in trade contexts.
Synonyms: SPS measures, food safety regulations, plant health standards
Pronunciation tips
'Sanitary' = human and animal health. 'Phytosanitary' = plant health ('phyto' from Greek phyton, meaning plant). SPS Agreement requires scientific justification.
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