Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
/ˌsænɪˈtɛri ænd ˌfaɪtoʊˌsænɪˈtɛri ˈmɛʒərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Regulatory measures aimed at protecting humans, animals, and plants from diseases, pests, or contaminants in international trade.
The country imposed sanitary and phytosanitary measures to prevent the spread of crop diseases.
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- sanitary and phytosanitary measures
- sanitary and phytosanitary measure
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Commentary
These measures must comply with international standards to avoid disguised trade restrictions.
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