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Protocol on Trade in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region
Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade
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- [This is the version of this document at 12 July 2008.]
Article 1 – Terms and definitions 1
For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply2:Article 2 – Objectives
Article 3 – Scope and coverage
Article 4 – General provisions
Article 5 – Basic rights and obligations
Article 6 – Harmonisation
Article 7 – Equivalence
Article 8 – Assessment of risk and determination of the appropriate level of sanitary or phytosanitary protection
Article 9 – Adaptation to regional conditions, including pest or disease-free areas and areas of low pest or disease prevalence
Article 10 – Transparency
Article 11 – Control, inspection and approval procedures
Article 12 – Technical assistance
Article 13 – Dispute settlement
The rules and procedures of Article 32 of the SADC Protocol on Trade shall apply to the settlement of disputes between Member States concerning their rights and obligations under this Annex.Article 14 – Administration
Article 15 – Implementation
Member States shall be fully responsible under this Annex for the implementation of all obligations set forth herein. Member States shall in particular formulate and take available measures to enforce positive mechanisms to support the implementation of the provisions of this Annex.Article 16 – Regulations
The Committee of Ministers responsible for Trade in the Member States shall adopt regulations to facilitate the implementation of this Annex.History of this document
12 July 2008 this version
Consolidation