Prior Informed Consent

Prior informed consent in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, prior informed consent is: a voluntary procedure governing trade in chemicals or pesticides banned or severely restricted by national governments because of the health and environmental risks they pose. The entries on trade policy are here. It is being implemented jointly by the Food and Agricultural Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The procedure entails notifying a central agency of the ban or restriction. The notification is then circulated, and other governments advise the agency whether they consent to the import of chemicals or pesticides listed in this way. The entries on trade policy are here. Exporting countries in turn undertake only to export these substances to countries that permit their import. The procedure in itself is not a recommendation to ban or restrict the use of chemicals. See also Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, multilateral environment agreements and trade and environment.[1]

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For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Prior informed consent” entry (OAS)

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