LocationChile
Objectives:
The project aims to facilitate the food exports of Chile into the EU ¿ specifically of those products that enter the EU market through the Netherlands ¿ by reducing the barriers imposed by food quality standards in the EU. The focal point for this project''s contribution lies in the Chilean export- oriented food quality model, i.e. the set of institutions that promote or guarantee compliance with the EU food standards for imports.PurposeMore specifically, the project assesses the state of affairs of the export-oriented food quality model in terms of the equivalence with EU food standards, and identifies possible areas where the Netherlands can provide assistance. As the project is explorative rather than exhaustive, the aim is to undertake a rapid appraisal of key issues. A well-defined focus is required. It is suggested to take the perspective of the exporters in Chile, and invite them to assess the extent that food exports into the EU are hampered by the lack of equivalence on food standards. A major advantage of this approach is that it generates insight into the relative impact of public regulation (derived from communal and national legislation) and corporate (private) standards. These insights are particularly relevant for informing discussions on the role of Dutch government vis-à-vis the private sector in facilitating trade. Approach and activities in 2008It is proposed to take stock of the relative impact of EU mandatory food standards vis-à-vis private standards for a cash cow (horticulture or seafood) and a rising star (beef) in a rapid appraisal methodology involving key stakeholder including exporters and export support organizations, research institutions, national authorities. The appraisal identifies which food exports into the EU are hampered by the lack of equivalence on food standards, and what standards strongly impede market access. Equivalence on, and compliance with these standards are identified as possible targets for support from The Netherlands.The Barchelet government has identified as priorities the need to implement rapid technologies to control deleterious micro-organisms on meats, fruits and wines, and microbiological risk assessments. Backgrounds to these priorities (trade effects, institutional setting) are explored in a small desk study and/or the rapid appraisal. Timeframe2008 Outputs, Timeframe, Responsibilities and Budget breakdown over outputs and activities 2008 (indicative)Project titleand number Budget (k¿)NrExpected outputs 2007Main activities required to achieve outputsBy whom WhenPersonnelMaterials & operational costsOther costsTotal1Rapid appraisalMethodology incl small desk studyLEI, WIto be decided 35 (indicative)PreparationLEI, WI ImplementationLEI, WI ReportingLEI, WI 2WorkshopMethodologyWIworkshop will directly follow the appraisal 15 (indicative)PreparationWI, LEI, Rikilt?, VWA? ImplementationWI, LEI, Rikilt?, VWA? ReportingLEI, WI TOTAL COSTS 446050 LNV CONTRIBUTION 25 CO-FUNDING (SOURCE: yet to be found) 25 Planned outputs 2008The following output is foreseen:A report on observations from the rapid appraisal, reflecting views from exporters, export support organizations, local authorities and other stakeholdersA workshop that is agenda setting, providing input into the SPS working party of the EU-Chile trade agreement |
