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of regulatory agencies, harmonisation

of standards and technical regulations,
harmonisation of Sanitary and Phytosanitary

measures (SPS), monitoring and resolution
of Non Tarif Barriers (NTBs), as well as

improving the business environment in which
transactions take place.

The SPS measures are biosecurity actions

meant to protect human, animal or plant life
from risks arising from the introduction of

foreign animals or plants that could spread
pests and diseases as well as or additives,

toxins and contaminants in processed food
or animal feed that are not acceptable in

the country where the products are being
imported.

SADC is also conducting Time Release

Studies (TRSs) along its corridors to assess
bottlenecks and efficiency in the clearance

of goods crossing the border posts. TRS is
a method endorsed by the World Customs

Organisation (WCO) for assessing a country’s
trade facilitation performance. It does so by

measuring the average time from arrival of
goods at the border until permission is given

for the goods to enter home consumption.

The North South Corridor (NSC) is earmarked
for the first regional TRS in 2021/2022 and

2022/2023 financial years.

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