Thailand
Toward Food Security and Food Safety For All
by Edgar Valenzuela, Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist and Lourdes Adriano, CASP2 Team Leader
PGS Thup Thai Organic Coop, Thailand
by Saowarop Panyacheewin, National Secretariat Specialist, WGA-Thailand
What is PGS?
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements in Lao PDR
Some goods are subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures (SPS measures). You may need to get a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Lao PDR has established an SPS Enquiry Point as required by the WTO SPS Agreement. You can contact the SPS Enquiry Point if you have any questions regarding Sanitary and Phytosanitary requirements.
Prohibited Goods in Lao PDR
Before exporting goods from Lao PDR you should ensure that they do not fall into the category of prohibited goods. Prohibited goods cannot be imported, exported, transited, sold or circulated in Laos.