FAS is the U.S. Enquiry Point as required under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures for all WTO member inquiries related to SPS regulations. It is also responsible for the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards report (FAIRS), that aims to consolidate foreign import procedures for food and agricultural products.
FAS provides technical information on allowable pesticide residues, food labeling and standards, sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, acceptable food additives, and certification and testing requirements of countries importing U.S. agricultural and food products.