Social Sciences
8 years ago

Trade barriers soar as testing and certification procedures create global concerns.

WTO Working papers
Trade, Testing and Toasters
World Trade Organization

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Traders face challenges in proving compliance with technical regulations in export markets through conformity assessment procedures (CAPs). Delays or discrimination in CAPs can increase trade costs. A study of trade concerns at the WTO found that CAPs cause more issues than technical regulations, with testing and certification being the most problematic procedures. Transparency and potential trade barriers are key concerns raised by WTO Members regarding CAPs.