Module 1: The SPS Agreement Glossary of TermsSPS Agreement • September 24th, 2021
Contract Type FiledSeptember 24th, 2021Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) – Negotiated in the 1986–94 Uruguay Round, it is a significant first step towards fairer competition and a less distorted sector. WTO member governments agreed to improve market access and reduce trade-‐distorting subsidies in agriculture. In general, these commitments were phased in over a six-‐year period, starting in 1995 (10 years for developing countries). (Source: WTO)