01077nam a2200145Ia 4500 20260716043652.0 15.03.02 P343 Pay, Ellen Overview of the sanitary and phytosanitary measures of QUAD countries on tropical fruits and vegetables imported from developing countries South Centre GenevaCH 2005 ix, 54 p. Describes world trade in tropical fresh fruits and vegetables and its importance for developing countries. Presents an overview of the actual SPS measures in the QUAD countries concerning tropical fruits and vegetables and analyses their changing patterns overtime. Describes the main features of the SPS agreement, its significance for developing countries in terms of their capacity to implement its provisions, and changing patterns in notifications of SPS measures on tropical fruits and vegetables by QUAD countries. Analyses the costs and benefits for developing countries and private operators of compliance with SPS requirements. 4/5/06 JOYD M P343 51961 51961