1. Module 8 Bilateral and Other Agreements
NPPO Operations
Module 8
Bilateral and Other Agreements

2. Module 8 What will I learn?
Different types of agreements govern international cooperation on phytosanitary measures.

3. Bilateral and other agreements
The ISPMs provide guidance on procedures for international cooperation and the harmonization of phytosanitary measures.
An NPPO should be familiar with the regional and international trade agreements that affect them.

4. Bilateral and other agreements
Bilateral agreements
Allow countries to demonstrate the efficacy of phytosanitary measures
Allow countries to demonstrate the efficacy of alternative measures to those imposed by the importing country

5. Bilateral and other agreements
Can be used to manage the transit of consignments through one or more countries en route to the final destination
Can be used to regulate the quarantine of plants or the disinfection / disinfestation of regulated articles in third countries
Can facilitate cooperation on issues that affect a group of countries or a region

6. Exercise 8.1 Consider and discuss
Does your NPPO have any bilateral agreements in place?
What do the agreements cover?
Do the agreements cover activities that are not related to core NPPO operations?