sps information management system (sps ims)
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SPS Information Management System (SPS IMS). 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. Why SPS IMS?. Tool for tracking WTO/SPS info - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SPS Information SPS Information Management Management
SystemSystem(SPS IMS)(SPS IMS)
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Why SPS IMS?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
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Why SPS IMS?Why SPS IMS?
- Tool for tracking WTO/SPS info
– Significant efficiency gains
– Enhanced analytical capabilities
– Better service for Members
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What data is in the What data is in the SPS IMS?SPS IMS?
• Content of SPS notifications
• Basic info on all SPS-related documents
• Details of all STCs
• Contact information on EPs/NNAs
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In what languages is it In what languages is it available?available?
• Interface: English, French, Spanish
• Data: English, French, Spanish (as it becomes available)
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Since when is it Since when is it operational?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
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How does it relate to How does it relate to other information other information
sources?sources?
• FAO’s Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health (www.ipfsaph.org) – comprehensive source
• Automatic data transfer from SPS IMS to Portal
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How does it relate to How does it relate to other information other information
sources?sources?
• TBT IMS – developed taking as basis the SPS IMS
• UNCTAD – accessing data for TRAINS
• IGOs/Members can access data upon request
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How does it help How does it help Members?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”
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How does it help How does it help Members?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
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Tips for searchingTips 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)
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What are some What are some examples?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
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What are some What are some examples?examples?
Notifications
• Which notifications circulated so far in 2010 were related to avian influenza?
Keywords assigned by CRN / SPS team
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What are some What are some examples?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
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What are some What are some examples?examples?
Other SPS documents
• Which documents have COMESA members submitted to the SPS Committee?
Regional trade agreement definitions from IDB
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What are some What are some examples?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
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How can I get more How can I get more information on the SPS information on the SPS
IMS?IMS?
• Go to http://spsims.wto.org click on Help
• Contact: [email protected]