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Chilling Profits? Scaling Fruits and Vegetable Cold Storage in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has notified 15 measures as 'Category C' under WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Bangladesh advanced timeline to implement 5 'Category C' measures under WTO TFA
BTF and Bangladesh Food Safety Authority launches automated Export Health Certification System
Borderless Brilliance: Bangladesh Trade, Connecting Opportunities Worldwide
The Bangladesh Trade Facilitation (BTF) project represents a vital effort to enhance both
regional and international trade in agricultural products for Bangladesh. By tackling the
systemic barriers that have historically obstructed the efficient movement of agricultural
trade
at the nation's ports, the BTF collaborates closely with the Government of Bangladesh to
modernize and digitize import and export operations.
This comprehensive initiative focuses on reducing bureaucratic hurdles, automating essential
processes, and strengthening the capabilities of government agencies, laboratories, and
storage
facilities for Bangladesh trade. The overarching aim is to encourage increased investment
from
both private and public sectors, particularly in the development of cold storage
infrastructure,
which is essential for maintaining the quality and freshness of perishable agricultural
goods.
In this way, the BTF project not only contributes to the economic advancement of Bangladesh
but
also assists the country in fulfilling its commitments under the World Trade Organization's
Trade Facilitation Agreement.
The Bangladesh Trade project specifically addresses Schedule C measures concerning testing
procedures, risk management, the handling of perishable items, and trade documentation
requirements—key factors of Bangladesh trade in establishing a more efficient, transparent,
and
trade-friendly environment. By resolving these enduring issues, the BTF project is set to
unlock
Bangladesh's significant potential as a leading agricultural exporter, enhancing its
integration
into regional and global value chains and promoting sustainable economic growth.
WTO TFA Article 5.3 Test Procedure
3.1 A Member may, upon request, grant an opportunity for a second test in case the first test result of a sample taken upon arrival of goods declared for importation shows an adverse finding. 3.2 A Member shall either publish, in a non-discriminatory and easily accessible manner, the name and address of any laboratory where the
WTO TFA Article 7.4: Risk Management
4.1 Each Member shall, to the extent possible, adopt or maintain a risk management system for customs control. 4.2 Each Member shall design and apply risk management in a manner as to avoid arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination, or a disguised restriction on international trade. 4.3 Each Member shall
WTO TFA Article 7.9: Perishable Goods
9.1 With a view to preventing avoidable loss or deterioration of perishable goods, and provided that all regulatory requirements have been met, each Member shall provide for the release of perishable goods: (a) under normal circumstances within the shortest possible time and (b) in exceptional circumstances
WTO TFA Article 10.1: Formalities and Documentation Requirements
1.1 With a view to minimizing the incidence and complexity of import, export, and transit formalities and to decreasing and simplifying import, export, and transit documentation requirements and taking into account the legitimate policy objectives and other factors such as changed circumstances, relevant