Private Standards in the United States and European Union Markets for Fruit and Vegetables
Private Standards in the United States and European Union Markets for Fruit and Vegetables

Author: Cora Dankers

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9789251057797

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Over the past 20 years the number of standards and certification programmes for agricultural production has grown rapidly. Producers who want to export are confronted not only by a plethora of import regulations, but also within import countries by different niche markets for which specific requirements have to be fulfilled. This report gives an overview of standards and certification programmes relevant for fruit and vegetable producers and exporters in developing countries with a focus on the markets of the United States of America and the European Union. In addition, it gives an overview of current analytical work on standards and trade, reviews major assistance programmes related to standards and provides recommendations for further research.

Influencing and Meeting International Standards: Background information, findings from case studies and technical assistance needs
Influencing and Meeting International Standards: Background information, findings from case studies and technical assistance needs

Author: International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO.

Publisher: International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO (ITC) & the Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780850927832

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Developing countries often have problems in taking advantage of trade liberalisation because of difficulties in meeting international standards. They not only have little input into the drafting of the standards, they often lack the infrastructure to demonstrate conformance. This publication uses case studies to demonstrate these difficulties and the technical assistance needed in relation to technical standards and sanitary and phytosanitary measures. This volume contains conclusions and recommendations based on case studies on standards and quality management conducted in Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Namibia and Uganda.