SPSInformationManagementSystem(SPSIMS)An摘要.pptVIP

SPS Information Management System(SPS IMS)An introductionWorkshop on Transparency, 15-16 October, Geneva Why a new SPS Information Management System? Since 1995 8200 SPS notifications 1600 other SPS documents 250 specific trade concerns Enquiry Point/Notification Authority Info changing frequently Why a new SPS Information Management System? Challenge Members, WTO Secretariat and other interested parties -managing information flow What is the SPS IMS? In brief: - Information source for searching and reporting on WTO’s SPS-related information Tool facilitating the Secretariat’s tasks Tool for Members and other interested parties to track SPS information according to their specific needs What is the data contained in the SPS IMS? Content of SPS notifications Basic info on all SPS-related documents issued by WTO Details of all Specific Trade Concerns Contact information on EPs/NNAs In what languages is the system available? Interface: English, French, Spanish Data: Mostly in English, French, Spanish – work-in-progress to make full set available in three languages Since when is SPS IMS operational? Internal version: 1 June 2007 Public version: 15 October 2007 How does SPS IMS relate to other information sources? Builds on information from Documents Online and the CRN - in-house harmonization and consistency - avoidance of repetitive/redundant data entry - advanced search/report capabilities How does SPS IMS relate to other information sources? FAO’s International Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health () – comprehensive source SPS IMS to facilitate Portal’s access to WTO information What are some examples of its functions? All SPS notifications issued using system, also some of the reports/lists for the SPS Committee. The Secretariat Background Note “Overview Regarding the level of Implementation of Transparency Provisions of the SPS Agreement” (G/SPS/W/804) What are some examples of its functions? Notifications: Advanced sear