WTO SPS Measures

The document discusses sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, which are safety requirements set by governments to protect human, animal, and environmental health from potential risks. It highlights the role of international organizations like the WTO in establishing standards and preventing unjustified discrimination in trade, alongside a case study on the misuse of SPS measures regarding the import of apples from the U.S. to Japan. Key actors involved in SPS measures include various national ministries and international bodies, with ongoing disputes exemplified by recent news on pest inspections.