4.1.1 Prohibitions and restrictions of imports for SPS reasons

Countries may adopt prohibitions and restrictions on imported products for SPS reasons. Such prohibitions and restrictions include:

  • Temporary geographic prohibitions for SPS reasons;
  • Geographical restrictions on eligibility;
  • Systems approach;
  • Special authorisation requirements for SPS reasons;
  • Registration requirements for importers; and
  • Prohibition or restrictions of imports for SPS reasons not elsewhere specified.