SPS Information Management System SPS IMS Why SPS

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SPS Information Management System (SPS IMS)

SPS Information Management System (SPS IMS)

Why SPS IMS? • Since 1995 § > 10, 000 SPS notifications § >

Why SPS IMS? • Since 1995 § > 10, 000 SPS notifications § > 2, 000 other SPS documents § > 300 specific trade concerns (STCs) § Enquiry Point/Notification Authority info changing frequently 2

Why SPS IMS? - Tool for tracking WTO/SPS info – Significant efficiency gains –

Why SPS IMS? - Tool for tracking WTO/SPS info – Significant efficiency gains – Enhanced analytical capabilities – Better service for Members 3

What data is in the SPS IMS? • Content of SPS notifications • Basic

What data is in the SPS IMS? • Content of SPS notifications • Basic info on all SPS-related documents • Details of all STCs • Contact information on EPs/NNAs 4

In what languages is it available? • Interface: English, French, Spanish • Data: English,

In what languages is it available? • Interface: English, French, Spanish • Data: English, French, Spanish (as it becomes available) 5

Since when is it operational? • Internal version since June 2007 • Public version

Since when is it operational? • Internal version since June 2007 • Public version since October 2007 – http: //spsims. wto. org Series of releases since then due to format changes / enhancements / preparation of on-line submissions 6

How does it relate to other information sources? • FAO’s Portal on Food Safety,

How does it relate to other information sources? • FAO’s Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health (www. ipfsaph. org) – comprehensive source • Automatic data transfer from SPS IMS to Portal 7

How does it relate to other information sources? • TBT IMS – developed taking

How does it relate to other information sources? • TBT IMS – developed taking as basis the SPS IMS • UNCTAD – accessing data for TRAINS • IGOs/Members can access data upon request 8

How does it help Members? • to generate with one click: – Monthly/Weekly/Daily Summary

How does it help Members? • to generate with one click: – Monthly/Weekly/Daily Summary of Notifications – Latest list of Enquiry Points/Notification Authorities – Transparency overview – Membership in WTO and ISSBs “Predefined reports” 9

How does it help Members? • to undertake searches / prepare reports according to

How does it help Members? • to undertake searches / prepare reports according to specific needs: – Product- or region-specific searches on notifications – Theme-specific searches on Committee documents, e. g. on regionalization – Queries on specific trade concerns related to specific Members or products Possible to export all results to Excel 10

Tips for searching – To search in a free text field for the term

Tips for searching – To search in a free text field for the term ISPM 15 (but not ISPM), enter “ISPM 15” – To see specific fields in search results, use custom reporting – To sort a column in search results in ascending or descending order, click on the column title – If you select more than one search criteria, records meeting all criteria ONLY will be shown (AND function) 11

What are some examples? Notifications • What are regular notifications from “Asia” affecting “meat

What are some examples? Notifications • What are regular notifications from “Asia” affecting “meat products (HS Code 02)” issued since August 2007? What is the length of the comment period provided? I need a report in Excel. Definitions of geographic groups from IDB / HS Codes assigned by CRN 12

What are some examples? Notifications • Which notifications circulated so far in 2010 were

What are some examples? Notifications • Which notifications circulated so far in 2010 were related to avian influenza? Keywords assigned by CRN / SPS team 13

What are some examples? Specific trade concerns • How many specific trade concerns relating

What are some examples? Specific trade concerns • How many specific trade concerns relating to fruits (HS Code 08) have been raised in the SPS Committee? Which ones have been resolved? I need a list in Excel. HS Codes assigned by SPS team 14

What are some examples? Other SPS documents • Which documents have COMESA members submitted

What are some examples? Other SPS documents • Which documents have COMESA members submitted to the SPS Committee? Regional trade agreement definitions from IDB 15

What are some examples? Enquiry Points / Notification Authorities • I need the telephone

What are some examples? Enquiry Points / Notification Authorities • I need the telephone number of the Enquiry Point of the European Union. • What is the email address of China’s Notification Authority? Provides most recent info notified to WTO 16

How can I get more information on the SPS IMS? • Go to http:

How can I get more information on the SPS IMS? • Go to http: //spsims. wto. org click on Help • Contact: spsims@wto. org 17