Tonga

5.3 - Test procedures

Articles 5.3.15.3.25.3.3
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Indicative date of implementation 22 February 2022
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2029
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 September 2029
Assistance required for implementation Customs Discussed and agreed to C as there is no procedures set in place for that requirement.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures

Donor / Agency

To be determined

Progress reported
16 June 2022 — G/TFA/N/TON/4  
The Ministry of Fisheries and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests (MAFF) do not have sufficient laboratories for second tests.

TACB support is still required from Donors for the following:
1. Develop a guideline for requesting a second test for food safety, agriculture, or other regulatory purposes (2022)
2. Establish lab testing facilities and train officials (2029)
3. Train officials on HPLC machines (2022)

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