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2017/SOM1/CTI/TPD/011

Addressing Non-Tariff Measures for Food Trade in Asia: Food Industry Asia Experience

Submitted by: Food Industry Asia

Trade Policy Dialogue to Advance Understanding on Non-Tariff Measures in the Food Sector

Nha Trang, Viet Nam 24 February 2017

Addressing NTMs for Food Trade in Asia: FIA Experience

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OUTLINE

• About FIA • The Role of Private Sector in Codex Standards Setting • The Role of Private Sector in National Food Standards Setting • The Role of Private Sector in Regional Harmonisation of Standards • Conclusions

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FIA MEMBERS

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MALAYSIA

SOUTH KOREA

CHINA

THAILAND

INDONESIA

VIETNAM

SINGAPORE

TAIWAN

OUR REGIONAL NETWORK

INDIA

PHILIPPINES

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND

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The Role of Private Sector in Codex Standards Setting

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Regulatory HARMONISATION

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Established by FAO and the WHO in 1963 to develop harmonised international food standards, which protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade.

It is referenced by the WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) in resolving trade disputes: WTO members that wish to apply stricter food safety measures than those set by Codex may be required to justify these measures scientifically.

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Codex Alimentarius Commission

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FIA positions submitted to shape Codex standards.

• Support countries to implement Codex standards.

• Coordinate with National Codex Contact Points for alignment of regional positions.

FIA in Codex

The Role of Private Sector in National Food Standards Setting

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Regulatory HARMONISATION

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Good Regulatory Practice: Procedure of National Standards Setting

Planning: new project proposal

Confirm new standards projects

Draft standards Collect public comments

Review draft standards

Approve and publish

standards Implementation and monitoring

Revise and Re-evaluate

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WTO SPS & TBT Agreement: Notifications on Regulatory Changes

• National Governments notifies WTO about new draft regulations

• WTO members may give

comments to the draft regulations

• Commenting period is usually 60 days.

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FIA Tool: Monitoring & Mapping SPS/TBT Regulations

The Role of Private Sector in Regional Harmonisation of Standards

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Regulatory HARMONISATION

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Example: Regulatory Status for Sweeteners in Different Countries

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Example: Three difference Nutrition Information Panels (NIPs) on the same package

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1. Labelling (nutrition labelling)

2. Product registration

3. Import/Export Certification

4. MRLs for contaminants, pesticide residues

5. Analytical Methods

Top 5 Priority TBTs for the food industry to Overcome in ASEAN

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How is Industry Mitigating These Challenges?

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CAPACITY BUILDING ON NATIONAL / REGIONAL FS STANDARDS SETTING

• Capacity building with Myanmar government to strengthen Codex activity and national standards-setting.

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• Capacity building with ASEAN regulators and ASEAN Secretariat to strengthen Codex activities and regional collaboration in ASEAN.

• Focus on Developing Countries.

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LAB TESTING TRAINING FOR INDIAN AUTHORITIES

GFAP Lab Testing Training Capacity Building Train-the-trainer Programme, 30 Nov – 13 Dec 2016

Key Outcomes: • Participants were key managers and analysts

from 10 different laboratories related to FSSAI • Hands-on practices • Share experience and discuss ways to help

each other to achieve analytical goals in their home laboratories

• FIA exclusive session with the participants to share the trade aspect of food safety testing requirements

• Visit to private labs in Singapore to learn about industry food safety surveillance in partnership with the government labs

Next Steps: • 4 in-country trainings in mid-2017 • Followed by proficiency testing • Scale up in other countries

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CONCLUSIONS

• Private sector plays a key role in national standards setting

• National regulatory standards not only affects domestic products, but also affects trade

• International / Regional harmonisation of regulation is important for economic integration

• Capacity building and information exchange through public-private partnership are essential for effective implementation and better convergence of regulations

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THANK YOU