Good Regulatory Practices

Good Regulatory Practices

Regulatory practice ensures that SPS measures are transparent, science-based, and aligned with international standards. It focuses on risk-based decision-making and stakeholder engagement, creating a fair and predictable regulatory environment.

Good regulatory practices (GRPs) improve compliance and reduce unnecessary trade barriers. By fostering accountability and promoting good governance, smart regulation supports stronger SPS systems and facilitates safe trade.

Resources
Projects

Selected projects highlighting good regulatory practices

STDF/PG/753, Mitigating pesticide residues in Latin America using biopesticides

STDF/PG/694, Harmonizing regulations and mitigating pesticide residues in the SADC region

STDF/PG/634, Mitigating pesticide residue through promotion of biopesticides in Asia

STDF/PG/346, Breaking barriers, facilitating trade in Africa

STDF/PG/345, Regional Feed and Food Safety Programme in Latin America

STDF

STDF Briefing Note, 2023: Making "smart" SPS measures: Using GRPs to facilitate safe trade
STDF Guide, 2021: Good regulatory practices to improve SPS measures: a practical guide
STDF Summary report of responses to STDF GRP Survey, 2017: Good regulatory practice to support the development and implementation of SPS measures

Vienna Food Safety Forum 2025 (VFSF) - The Potential of Digitalization

Facilitating Safe Trade to Meet the Global Goals: How can developing countries benefit from the STDF Strategy for 2025-2030?

Webinar on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) voluntary third party assurance (vTPA) approach & Establishment Risk-Based Assessment (ERA) Model

4th Regional Meeting of National Trade Facilitation Committees

Innovating for Safer Trade: Stories from STDF Projects

Germany increases support to developing economies for meeting food safety, trade standards

2024 Milestones: STDF's initiatives boost safe trade

Celebrating 20 Years of Results