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International standards in mitigating trade risks.

A B Thiermann1

  • 1World Organisation for Animal Health, 12 rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France.

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|August 4, 2011
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) sets international animal health standards to prevent disease spread in trade. Ensuring good governance and veterinary service credibility is key for safe global trade and disease control.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Public Health
  • International Trade Law
  • Animal Disease Control

Background:

  • The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is a key science-based organization for international animal health standards.
  • International trade relies on robust animal disease prevention and control measures.
  • Zoonotic diseases pose significant risks to both animal and human health globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the OIE's role in establishing international sanitary standards for animal disease prevention in trade.
  • To examine the interplay between the OIE, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and national veterinary services.
  • To explore the significance of good governance, public-private partnerships, and private standards in ensuring trade safety.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of OIE and WTO frameworks.
  • Analysis of existing international sanitary standards and trade agreements.
  • Case study approach on the implementation of health guarantees like compartmentalization.

Main Results:

  • The OIE provides essential guidance for preventing animal disease spread, including zoonoses, in international trade.
  • The WTO possesses the legal authority to enforce adherence to international standards and resolve trade disputes.
  • Credible national Veterinary Services, supported by good governance and official certification, are crucial for trade safety.
  • Public-private partnerships and private standards can complement OIE standards if applied globally.

Conclusions:

  • Universal recognition and application of OIE sanitary standards are vital for fair international trade.
  • Creating incentives and political will are necessary to overcome challenges in global animal health standard implementation.
  • Effective collaboration between international organizations, national bodies, and the private sector is essential for safeguarding animal health and facilitating trade.