The first phase of the project designed a methodology to evaluate SPS capacity at national level. This included steps on prioritizing products ahead of a cost‐benefit analysis. The methodology looked at SPS capacity challenges, needs and opportunities at national level across food safety, animal and plant health.

The second phase of the project tested the methodology in two pilot countries. In Uganda, the findings showed fish had the greatest potential in terms of export expansion. In Peru, meanwhile, upgrading asparagus for export was found to have a positive potential spill over effect.
 

As a result of the project, Peru developed a National Action Plan with active stakeholder engagement from the National Codex Committee and the private sector. Together with workshops nationwide, a report on outstanding SPS priority needs was produced. Technical assistance to facilitate market access for specific products was identified to be taken forward under Aid for Trade activities.