TBT Agreement (Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement)

The Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement is a World Trade Organization (WTO) rule that helps ensure countries' technical regulations, standards, and testing procedures do not unfairly restrict international trade. It promotes transparency and fairness by requiring countries to notify others about new or changed standards, base regulations on scientific evidence, and avoid unnecessary obstacles. Essentially, the TBT Agreement aims to balance the need for countries to protect health, safety, and the environment with the goal of facilitating smooth and predictable international commerce.