Good Regulatory Practices

Good Regulatory Practices

Regulatory practice ensures that SPS measures are transparent, science-based, and aligned with international standards. It focuses on risk-based decision-making and stakeholder engagement, creating a fair and predictable regulatory environment.

Good regulatory practices (GRPs) improve compliance and reduce unnecessary trade barriers. By fostering accountability and promoting good governance, smart regulation supports stronger SPS systems and facilitates safe trade.

Resources
Projects

Selected projects highlighting good regulatory practices

STDF/PG/722, Strengthening Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) Implementation to
Facilitate Safe Trade of Meat and Meat Products in the Philippines

STDF/PG/753, Mitigating pesticide residues in Latin America using biopesticides

STDF/PG/694, Harmonizing regulations and mitigating pesticide residues in the SADC region
See webinar with practical experiences from the project in applying GRPs, particularly regulatory stock-taking.

STDF/PG/634, Mitigating pesticide residue through promotion of biopesticides in Asia

STDF/PG/346, Breaking barriers, facilitating trade in Africa

STDF/PG/345, Regional Feed and Food Safety Programme in Latin America

STDF	STDF Briefing Note, 2023: Making "smart" SPS measures: Using GRPs to facilitate safe trade STDF Guide, 2021: Good regulatory practices to improve SPS measures: a practical guide STDF Summary report of responses to STDF GRP Survey, 2017: Good regulatory practice to support the development and implementation of SPS measures
Partners	SPS GRP Toolkit, 2025: interactive, user-friendly platform that guides regulatory authorities through a structured self-assessment process. Developed by the Center for Educational Technologies at Texas A&M University, funded by USDA-FAS.