ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) BLUEPRINT AND SCORECARD STRATEGIC PLAN OF ACTION (SPA) ON ASEAN COOPERATION IN COCOA SECTOR

2011 2015

SECTION A7: FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY 1. Enhance intra and extraASEAN trade and longterm competitiveness of ASEANs food, agriculture and forestry products/commodities. Actions: i. iii. Monitor implementation of CEPT AFTA schemes for agricultural and forest products; Establish Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) based systems; for agricultural and food products with significant trade / trade potential by 2012; iv. Harmonise the quarantine and inspection/sampling procedure by 2010 and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures for agricultural, food and forestry products with significant trade / trade potential; in accordance with international standards/guidelines, where applicable, by 2015; v. Harmonise the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of commonly used pesticides for widely traded crop products in accordance with international standards/guidelines, where applicable, by 2015; vi. Harmonise the regulatory framework for agricultural products derived from modern biotechnology in accordance with international standards/guidelines, where applicable, by 2015; vii. Harmonise the safety and quality standards for agricultural products of economic importance in the ASEAN region, in accordance with international standards/guidelines, where applicable, by 2015;

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AEC MEASURES 1. Enhance intra and extraASEAN trade and longterm competitiveness of ASEANs food, agriculture and forestry products/ commodities. 1.1

ACTIONS UNDER AEC Monitor implementation of CEPTAFTA schemes for agricultural and forest products

CURRENT ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2005 2010 Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers on Cocoa Beans and Cocoa Products

1.2 Establish Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) based systems; for agricultural and food products with significant trade / trade potential by 2012;

NEW PROPOSED ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2011 2015 WORK COUNTRY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE COORDINATOR Tariffs and NonTariff 20112015 Indonesia Barriers on Cocoa Beans (to be updated and Cocoa Products 6 weeks before the a. CEPTAFTA coming ACC b. ASEAN Free Trade Area Meeting) c. Most Favoured Nation (MFN) d. NonTariff Barriers Technical Working Group 20112015 Philippines on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP)

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ACTIONS UNDER AEC 1.3 Harmonise the quarantine and inspection/samplin g procedure by 2010 and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures for agricultural, food and forestry products with significant trade / trade potential; in accordance with international standards/guidelin es, where applicable, by 2015; 1.4 Harmonise the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of commonly used pesticides for widely traded crop products in accordance with international standards/guidelin es, where applicable, by 2010;

CURRENT ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2005 2010

NEW PROPOSED ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2011 2015 WORK COUNTRY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE COORDINATOR

1.4.1 Establishment of guidelines on regulatory measures to address food safety issues on cocoa and cocoa products Technical Working Group on Food Safety (TWGFS)

1.4.1 Establishment of guidelines on regulatory measures to address food safety issues on cocoa and cocoa products a. Technical Working Group on Food Safety (TWGFS)

20112015

Malaysia

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ACTIONS UNDER AEC 1.5 Harmonise the regulatory framework for agricultural products derived from modern biotechnology in accordance with international standards/guidelin es, where applicable, by 2015; 1.6 Harmonise the safety and quality standards for agricultural products of economic importance in the ASEAN region, in accordance with international standards/guidelin es, where applicable, by 2015;

CURRENT ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2005 2010

NEW PROPOSED ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2011 2015 WORK COUNTRY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE COORDINATOR

1.6.1

Establishment of quality standards for ASEAN cocoa. ASEAN Cocoa Club Sub Committee on Bean Quality

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Promote cooperation, joint approaches and technology transfer among ASEAN Member Countries and international, regional organisations and private sector. Actions: i. Develop joint strategies / positions on issues of related interest to ASEAN with international organisations such as WTO, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), CODEX and dialogue partners; Promote collaborative research and technology transfer in agriculture, food and forestry products; Establish strategic alliances and joint approaches with the private sectors in promoting food safety, investment and joint venture opportunities, promotion of agricultural products and market access; CURRENT ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2005 2010 1.1.1 Coordinating and strengthening joint position on codex issues on cocoa and cocoa products. Codex Committee on Cocoa Products and Chocolate NEW PROPOSED ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2011 2015 WORK COUNTRY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE COORDINATOR

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ACTIONS

1. Promote 1.1 Develop joint cooperation, joint strategies / approaches and positions on issues technology transfer of related interest among ASEAN to ASEAN with Member Countries international and international, organisations such regional as WTO, Food and organisations and Agriculture private sector. Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), CODEX and dialogue partners;

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ACTIONS 1.2 Promote collaborative research and technology transfer in agriculture, food and forestry products;

CURRENT ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2005 2010 1.2.1 Proposed Trials on Selected Cocoa Progeny and Clones in Selected ASEAN Region

NEW PROPOSED ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 2011 2015 WORK COUNTRY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE COORDINATOR a. Proposed Trials on 20112015 Malaysia Selected Cocoa Progeny and Clones in Selected ASEAN Region b. Project on Pest and Diseases (P&D) Management c. Training and exchange of technical expertise and research materials

1.3 Establish strategic alliances and joint approaches with the private sectors in promoting food safety, investment and joint venture opportunities, promotion of agricultural products and market access;

1.2.2 ASEAN Cocoa Club Database 1.3.1 Enhancement of Private Sector Involvement a. Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) b. Cocoa Manufacture rs Group Malaysia (CMG)

Enhancement of Private Sector Involvement a. Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) b. Cocoa Manufacturers Group Malaysia (CMG) c. Indonesia Cocoa Association (ASKINDO) d. Indonesian Cocoa Industry Association (AIKI) e. Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines (CocoaPhil)

ASEAN Cocoa Club Secretariat, Quezon City, Philippines th Date: 24 June 2010

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