Lesson 5: International Standards and Organizations

The SPS Agreement encourages members to harmonize their measures based on international standards. In this lesson, you will be introduced to the three organizations referenced in the SPS Agreement, and you will learn how each of these organizations develops standards. Even though referenced in the SPS Agreement, these standard-setting organizations are independent and do not operate under the control of the SPS Committee or the WTO.

- Robert G. Ahern, PhD

By the end of Lesson 5, the student will know three standard-setting organizations that are named in the SPS Agreement.

  • Topic 1: International Standards Setting Organizations (OIE, Codex Alimentarius, and IPPC)
  • Topic 2: The SPS Agreement and Domestic Interests

To continue, select Topic 1 from the Topics menu above or click here.