Harmonization of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for Greater Mekong Subregion Countries

Harmonizing sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures among Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries can help lower trade barriers and signal product quality to consumers, this brief shows.
Pointing to rising trade between GMS countries and explaining the link between food security and global value chains, the brief shows how some exporters may initially be impacted by SPS measures due to adaptation costs. It recommends countries work to bring their domestic standards closer to international regulations and suggests they provide smaller exporters with trade finance and support to build capacity and drive economic growth.

This was first posted on the ADB website.