25.07.2017
Codex Commission event on NGOs - Geneva, Switzerland
Last week the IGTC featured on the panel at a side event entitled “NGOs and Codex: what we expect and what we can contribute”. The event took place under the auspices of the 40th annual Codex Commission. Among other priorities, the IGTC highlighted the importance of science-based decision making as key for trade-enabling policy solutions that support predictable and resilient grain supplies.

19.07.2017
Our work with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on e-Certs
The WTO has published new promotional material on its e-Phyto Hub project: the global initiative that aims to make it easier for countries - especially those with limited resources - to start transmitting electronic phytosanitary certificates. 

On page 3 of the publication, the role of the International Grain Trade Coalition is referenced, given our continued contribution to the successful piloting of the project, along with donor agencies and other industry associations.

The WTO publication also reports data on how e-Certs have helped increase government revenue in Kenya, and highlights that “lack of certainty in the issuing and acceptance of SPS certificates is a barrier to inclusive trade”, especially in developing countries.