Deadline: 10-Jun-22
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has announced the applications for Engagement with Asia and Regional Economic Communities to Promote Alignment of MRL Standard Setting Bodies.
This program helps partner countries in Asia’s regional economic communities, The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), to understand and adopt regulations consistent with U.S. and international standard setting bodies as well as ensure compliance with the APEC MRL Guidelines. The program is designed and organized in conjunction with U.S. universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other U.S. Government agencies, agribusinesses, and consultants.
Program Objectives
- Encourage science-based and trade facilitating policy reform in Asia based on international SPS standards and obligations.
- Improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inspection, sampling, and treatments at ports of entry based on risk principles and international standards.
- Build robust regulatory framework for biopesticide registration both nationally and regionally
- Leverage active work streams in MRL registration, pesticide communication, import MRLs, and alignment of international standards for the creation of a larger, wellcoordinated pesticide MRL capacity-building program in Asia.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $1
Place of Performance: The recipient will work with countries throughout Asia. Activities could also occur within the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
- Others
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=340153