SPS Information Management System (SPS IMS) An introduction Workshop on Transparency, 15-16 October, Geneva.

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SPS Information Management System (SPS IMS) An introduction Workshop on Transparency, October, Geneva

2 Why a new SPS Information Management System? Since 1995 – > 8200 SPS notifications – > 1600 other SPS documents – > 250 specific trade concerns – Enquiry Point/Notification Authority Info changing frequently

3 Why a new SPS Information Management System? Challenge –Members, WTO Secretariat and other interested parties - managing information flow

4 What is the SPS IMS? In brief: - Information source for searching and reporting on WTOs SPS-related information –Tool facilitating the Secretariats tasks –Tool for Members and other interested parties to track SPS information according to their specific needs

5 What is the data contained in the SPS IMS? Content of SPS notifications Basic info on all SPS-related documents issued by WTO Details of all Specific Trade Concerns Contact information on EPs/NNAs

6 In what languages is the system available? Interface: English, French, Spanish Data: Mostly in English, French, Spanish – work-in-progress to make full set available in three languages

7 Since when is SPS IMS operational? Internal version: 1 June 2007 Public version: 15 October

8 How does SPS IMS relate to other information sources? Builds on information from Documents Online and the CRN - in-house harmonization and consistency - avoidance of repetitive/redundant data entry - advanced search/report capabilities

9 How does SPS IMS relate to other information sources? FAOs International Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health ( – comprehensive sourcewww.ipfsaph.org SPS IMS to facilitate Portals access to WTO information

10 What are some examples of its functions? All SPS notifications issued using system, also some of the reports/lists for the SPS Committee. The Secretariat Background Note Overview Regarding the level of Implementation of Transparency Provisions of the SPS Agreement (G/SPS/W/804)

11 What are some examples of its functions? Notifications: Advanced searching and reporting What are regular notifications from Asia affecting meat products (HS Code 02) issued since 1 August 2007? What is the length of the comment period provided? I need a report in Excel. Definitions of geographic groups from Integrated Database

12 What are some examples of its functions? Notifications: Advanced searching and reporting Which notifications relating to GMOs have been issued since the beginning of 2007? Keywords assigned by CRN

13 What are some examples of its functions? Specific trade concerns: Advanced searching and reporting How many specific trade concerns relating to fruits (HS Code 08) have been raised in the SPS Committee? I need a list in Excel.

14 What are some examples of its functions? Specific trade concerns: Advanced searching and reporting How many specific trade concerns have been resolved? Which specific trade concerns have been raised by my delegation in the area of animal health?

15 What are some examples of its functions? Other SPS documents: Advanced searching and reporting Which documents relating to regionalization have been submitted to the Committee by the OIE?

16 What are some examples of its functions? Other SPS documents: Advanced searching and reporting What are the documents submitted by members of COMESA to the SPS Committee? I need a report in Excel.

17 What are some examples of its functions? Enquiry Points / National Notification Authorities: Searching I need the telephone number of the Enquiry Point of Argentina. What is the address of Kenyas NNA? Provides most recent info notified to WTO

18 How can I get more information on the SPS IMS? Sign up for a hands-on demo session –Tuesday, 16 October – 13: or –Thursday, 18 October – Go to click on Helphttp://spsims.wto.org Contact: Serra Ayral, Agriculture and Commodities Division