January 08, 2008	Tuesday	Zilhaj 28, 1428

KARACHI, Jan 7: The TDAP has formed a committee to look into all aspects relating to sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPS) to minimise the incidents of rejection of export consignments to European Union.

According to TDAP here on Monday, this committee headed by Chief Executive TDAP Tariq Ikram will submit its report in three months in consultation with the exporters.

Other members are Secretary Minfal, Chief Secretary Sindh and Additional Secretary Finance.

In the present scenario, the costs of rejection are high. The exporter either has to bear the cost of taking back the product or face the cost of having the shipment destroyed.

Compliance with SPS regulations is good for both importing and exporting countries. The introduction of diseased plant material can harm the environment. SPS regulations on imported products safeguard consumers in importing countries.—APP