WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.11
1 March 2002
(02-1068)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – RESPONSE TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE
Submission by Cyprus
AddendumG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.11
Page 2Technical assistance requirements:
Information Training Infrastructure: (Hard and/or
Soft)Specific concern Other
Rights,
obligations and
practical
operation of
the SPS
AgreementSeminar For all staff involved in the
operation of the SPS Agreement in
CyprusPlease see additional information
Food safetySeminar For health inspectors on inspection
proceduresPlease see additional information
Animal health
Plant healthSeminar on WTO/SPS
implementation, action
and useTraining for plant health inspectors
on import and export inspection
proceduresPlease see additional information
Contact detailsPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment (Attn.:  Mr. L. Tsangarides)
Tel:  +(357 22) 30 08 44 or 30 08 17;  Fax:  +(357 22) 78 11 56
Mrs. A. Ashikali, Counsellor WTO Affairs, Pe rmanent Mission of Cyprus, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel:  +(41 22) 798 21 50;  Fax:  +(41 22) 791 00 84;  E-mail:  anna.ashikali@ties.itu.intG/SPS/GEN/295/Add.11
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(Such information could include, inter alia, a more detailed description of the technical assistance required,
any relevant background information on the reasons for the request, the possibility of using a regional
approach to the provision of the requested assistance and the scope for a coordinated approach among
relevant international organisations.)
Rights, Obligations and Practical Operation of the SPS Agreement
Seminar (2 days), training of the personnel of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment,
the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism on the practical operation of the
SPS Agreement.
Food safety
Seminar (2 days), training of health inspectors (engaged in the Food Safety field), on safety standards for food
from animal origin and on the implementation of the proper procedures for ensuring food safety.
Plant health
Training of a bacteriologist on bacteria of quarantine concern.  Extension of the present laboratory facilities and
provision of appropriate glasshouse facilities for work on quarantine bacteria.  Establishment of a database to
ensure proper recording of interception.
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