Solomon Islands

10.3 - Use of international standards

Articles	10.3.1 – 10.3.2 View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	22 February 2024
Definitive date of implementation	31 December 2040
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 October 2040
Assistance required for implementation	• Human Resources and Training: To train relevant officials on the use of international standards and determine their implications on traders. • Diagnostic and Needs Assessment: To identify appropriate infrastructure needed to ensure continued compliance with international standards is required. Support to understand importing countries' market access rules from an environmental health perspective. Tags: Diagnostic and Needs Assessment, Human resources and training
Donor / Agency	Food and Agriculture Organization, Enhanced Integrated Framework
Progress reported	22 August 2022 — G/TFA/N/SLB/2 STDF project through FAO "Strengthening the capacity of the National Public Health Laboratory to provide services in support of Market Access for Solomon Islands Fish Exporters" June 2017-June 2022. EIF in 2021 also supported in construction of NPHL Office facilities, trainings and equipment's. Solomon Islands has established the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) under the Ministry of Health & Medical Services. The NPHL needs to be assessed if the Laboratory is internationally accredited and meets the international standard requirements. Solomon Islands needs further support: • To train relevant officials on the use of international standards and determine their implications on traders. • To identify and acquire appropriate infrastructure needed to ensure continued compliance with international standards is required. • To meet and maintain international accreditation for microbiology and chemistry. • To understand importing countries market access rules from an environmental health perspective.