Non-Tariff Barriers on Technical, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures: An Overview Under WTO Laws

Abstract

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is established to regulate and facilitate smooth and peaceful international trade between countries. This study explains the non-tariff barriers on technical, sanitary and phytosanitary measures agreements under the WTO and all WTO member countries are bound to follow them to ensure a convenient trade environment. Many WTO member countries are not aware of or understand non-tariff barriers on technical, sanitary and phytosanitary measures before drafting their domestic trade laws. If all countries are sincere and adhere to the rules and guidelines of the WTO, quality and standards of international trade can be adequately maintained. Non-tariff barriers have restricted and promoted international trade. Qualitative doctrinal research is utilised to explain and collect research data. This study found that all WTO agreements inspire its member countries to develop their trade standards as internationally recognised. Therefore, this study submits that in order to maintain the quality and standards of international trade, each member country of the WTO should understand and adopt all the WTO agreements on non-tariff barriers in their domestic laws.