In reply to Peter Bray, Jim Fischer asked

> Is this "residue monitoring program" a requirement imposed
> only by the EU, or are such plans consistent with WTO SPS
> rules as valid ways for all WTO members to assure food safety
> and biosecurity?

It is imposed by the EU for a lot of products that any country wants to
export to the EU.  Here in Australia we have a National Residue Survey in
place for honey which is funded by statutory (compulsory) levies on honey
sold in Australia.  Other commodities, such as meat, do the same.  No
program, no exports to the EU.

Is this valid under WTO SPS?  Probably not as I don't believe the EU has the
same requirements in place in the EU.

Trevor Weatherhead
AUSTRALIA

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