Business Development l How do you obtain approval to export products subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures?

As the information provided by the International trade center, the basic rule is that goods can be exported if they meet the official requirements, including SPS requirements, of the importing country. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the goods conform to the relevant requirements, and typically there is no need for intervention by the authorities of the exporting country. Most goods do not require ‘approval’ to be exported. The importing country may check the goods on arrival to verify that they conform with local food standards, or are free of pests and diseases, before allowing entry. These checks are not usually referred to as ‘approval’ procedures.