Government of the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Enquiry Points
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Do you have a question on standards and regulations for non-health related products?
The Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) of the World Trade
Organization (WTO) describes the rights and obligations of WTO members concerning the
development and use of technical measures that affect product trade.
The purpose of the TBT Agreement is to reduce barriers to trade resulting from different
technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures from one country to
another, while also providing members with the right to implement measures to achieve legitimate
policy objectives, such as the protection of human health and safety, or the environment.
A national “Enquiry Point" to answer enquiries from other members regarding the technical
requirements for products sold in Trinidad and Tobago has been established as a requirement of
the TBT Agreement.
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Do you have a question on agricultural health and food safety requirements/legislation?
The basic rules governing food safety and animal and plant health standards are covered by the Agreement
on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) of the World Trade
Organization (WTO).
SPS measures are those that are used to protect human, animal, or plant life or health from risks that
come from the spread of pests and diseases, or from additives, toxins, or contaminants found in food,
beverages, or feedstuffs.
A national “Enquiry Point" to answer enquiries from other members of WTO regarding the technical
requirements and SPS-related measures for products sold in Trinidad and Tobago has been established as a
requirement of
the SPS Agreement.
Trade and Business Information Portal Enquiry Point Do you have a question unrelated to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)?
Your home for all generalized enquiries that are not typically found in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) or the World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).
If you cannot find anything relevant to your concern then you can submit your enquiry for it to be reviewed and answered.
A national “Enquiry Point" to answer enquiries from other members of the WTO regarding trade related information has been established as a requirement of
the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).