Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Eighth Triennial Review
The TBT Committee is mandated to review the operation and implementation of the TBT Agreement on a triennial basis. The Eighth Triennial Review was adopted at the TBT Committee meeting of 15th November 2018. WTO members agreed on almost thirty recommendations that will improve the way members deal with standards, regulations and trade in the TBT committee. Click here to download the...
ePing – online service for updates on product requirements in foreign markets
The world’s trading nations establish product requirements to protect human health and the environment. This can prevent some companies, big or small, from selling their products. WTO members are required to notify each other before adopting any new measures on product requirements likely to affect international trade and provide a comment period. The ePing online service, which is a joint initiative of...
TTBS AND TTAL Host Stakeholder Consultation on TTTIC Certification
When it comes to choosing a Caribbean holiday destination, the unspoiled island of Tobago, will certainly stand out as a strong contender amongst discerning tourists. However, one critical element of a traveler’s plan will be choosing an appropriate tourism operator which meets quality service standards. In the Caribbean region, Trinidad and Tobago has taken the lead in developing innovative programmes, aimed at...
Airports Authority Baggage Scales Pass Verification Tests
It is not unusual for airline passengers checking in at the flight counter to place their over-packed suitcase onto the baggage scale and hope that it is within the permissible limit, thus being spared from overweight baggage fees. However, if passengers are being charged for excess weight, which agency is responsible for checking the accuracy of baggage scales at the airport? To...