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Paksima E, Mirabbasi S B, Sadeghi M, Mousavi Mirkolaei S T. An Analysis on the Legal Development of Human, Animal and Plant Health with an Emphasis on the Agreement on Health and
Plant Health Measures (SPS). MLJ 2024; 18 (59) :252-278
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1- Department of Public International Law, Qeshm Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qeshm, Iran., kartana33@gmail.com
2- Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Law, Hormozgan University, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
4- Department of International Law, Ershad Damavand Non-Profit Higher Education Institute, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Law, Hormozgan University, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
4- Department of International Law, Ershad Damavand Non-Profit Higher Education Institute, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
Background and Aim: The Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement (SPS) govern regulations aimed at protecting human, animal and plant health. Today, in the international system of many governments, regulations have been established to ensure the health of consumers' food and to prevent the spread of pests or diseases among animals and plants. This health (human and animal health) and phytosanitary (plant health) measures in the form of international commitments have raised the protection areas to some extent, but the challenges facing the effective implementation of guarantees lead to non-compliance with international commitments in It has various forms that can threaten human health.
Method: This research is of a theoretical type and the research method is descriptive-analytical and the method of collecting information is library-based and by referring to documents, books and articles.
Ethical Considerations: In this research, the principles of trustworthiness, honesty, neutrality and originality of the work have been respected.
Results: In relation to regulations related to health and safety, the Agreement on Technical Barriers (Conservation of Natural Habitats) over trade has been replaced by the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). The occurrence of danger for human, animal and plant health has been compiled. In this article, we will examine the measures taken in the SPS agreement.
Conclusion: The purpose of this agreement is to create a framework of rules and principles necessary to develop, approve and implement sanitary and phytosanitary measures in order to reduce the negative effects on trade. Among these forms, we can mention the requirement to import products from disease-free areas, product inspection, special inspection or processing of products, determining the maximum allowed levels of pesticide residues or the permitted use of certain additives in food.
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Paksima I, Mirabbasi SB, Sadeghi M, Mousavi Mirkolaei ST. An Analysis on the Legal Development of Human, Animal and Plant Health with an Emphasis on the Agreement on Health and Plant Health Measures (SPS). Medical Law Journal. 2024; 18: e17.
Method: This research is of a theoretical type and the research method is descriptive-analytical and the method of collecting information is library-based and by referring to documents, books and articles.
Ethical Considerations: In this research, the principles of trustworthiness, honesty, neutrality and originality of the work have been respected.
Results: In relation to regulations related to health and safety, the Agreement on Technical Barriers (Conservation of Natural Habitats) over trade has been replaced by the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). The occurrence of danger for human, animal and plant health has been compiled. In this article, we will examine the measures taken in the SPS agreement.
Conclusion: The purpose of this agreement is to create a framework of rules and principles necessary to develop, approve and implement sanitary and phytosanitary measures in order to reduce the negative effects on trade. Among these forms, we can mention the requirement to import products from disease-free areas, product inspection, special inspection or processing of products, determining the maximum allowed levels of pesticide residues or the permitted use of certain additives in food.
Please cite this article as:
Paksima I, Mirabbasi SB, Sadeghi M, Mousavi Mirkolaei ST. An Analysis on the Legal Development of Human, Animal and Plant Health with an Emphasis on the Agreement on Health and Plant Health Measures (SPS). Medical Law Journal. 2024; 18: e17.
Keywords: World Trade Organization, Biosafety Protocol, TRIPS Agreement, Human, Animal and Plant Health
Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2023/06/24 | Accepted: 2023/11/19
Received: 2023/06/24 | Accepted: 2023/11/19
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