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The "technical standards" are adopted by consensus in technical committees (...). Their use is voluntary, but they may become mandatory in order to protect health, safety, the environment and consumers; (...).

In 2019, there were 159 accredited CABs: 112 laboratories, eight certification bodies, 32 inspection bodies, five clinical laboratories, one verification and validation body and one proficiency testing provider. Since 2015, clinical laboratories and validation bodies for the verification of greenhouse gases have also begun to be accredited [108].
[108] Article 7 of Executive Decree No. 39508 of 24 August 2015.

Main legislation on sanitary and phytosanitary matters
Title Number and date Most recent amendment
National Animal Health Service (SENASA)
Law on Wildlife Conservation Law No. 7317 of 30.10.1992 2017

The objectives of Costa Rica's phytosanitary policy are to help to improve and raise agricultural productivity, promote exports and protect the environment, human and animal health and plants.

The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) is responsible for animal health, veterinary public health and environmental protection. It monitors and controls the stages of production, (...) it also exercises oversight for the safety of products (...). In addition, it establishes and implements the necessary measures for the production, use and marketing of genetically modified organisms of animal origin.

There is a voluntary certification programme accompanied by a seal of good health. The programme is intended for farms and producers or marketers of animal products and by-products produced in Costa Rica that comply with good livestock practices, the control of animal diseases that are the object of mandatory eradication, the regulation of veterinary medicine and pesticide residues, good transport practices, and any other health measure aimed at protecting human health and the environment.

The State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) is committed to the protection of agricultural resources and contributes to the protection of human and environmental health by establishing phytosanitary measures with a view to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector.

Main legislation concerning protection of intellectual property rights, 2019
Legislation Number and date Most recent amendment
Law on Biodiversity Law No. 7788 of 30.04.1998 2008
Regulations implementing the Law on Biodiversity Executive Decree No. 34433 of 11.03.2008 2017

(…) Under the Law on Biodiversity, compulsory licences may also be issued for a biodiversity patent.(...) [186]
[186] Article 81 of Law No. 7788 of 30 April 1998.

Main domestic support measures notified by Peru, 2017
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General services: infrastructure services
Subsector Irrigation Programme (PSI). Rehabilitation and upgrading of irrigation and drainage infrastructure in order to make greater efficiency in water management standard practice for sustainable development.