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E-certification SPS agreement Annex C, Article 8 Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures meets the Trade Facilitation Agreement - Undue delays Codex Alimentarius - Discussion papers & EWG guidance on paperless electronic certification – CCFICS24 draft (STDF work on SPS e-Cert –IPPC E-Phyto project) Compatibility with other electronic initiatives that facilitate trade - World Customs Organization “Single Window” initiative E-certification - not a scanned or pdf version but an equivalent of a paper certificate Traceability Verification of authenticity Integrity, Efficiency; minimize potential fraud Simplify clearance at POE Infrastructure considerations
E-certification & Risk management Traceability and Better evaluation of risks TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) – EU (NRCS uses this platform for fishery products exports) E-portals for facilitating the issuance of imports/exports permits - Rwanda (RALIS) PREDICT (Predictive Risk-based Evaluation for Dynamic Import Compliance Targeting) – USA - Facilitate automated releases Benefits: Ability to address certification problems in advance of commodity arrival Ability to prioritize activities in advance of commodity arrival
Challenges ahead in the digital era Single digital database for inspection records and tracking Easier data access – aids smart regulations Factor E-commerce topic into risk analysis
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