Where this has not yet been done, Parties are encouraged to undertake risk assessments to develop risk profiles specific to CITES-listed specimens frequently exported and imported by the Party, and to reach out to the World Customs Organization for support in this regard, where needed.
19.153 to 19.155 Risk assessment and analysis for border control
19.153
Decision directed to:
Parties
19.154
Decision directed to:
Secretariat
The Secretariat shall, subject to available resources, work with the World Customs Organization and other partners to develop guidance, including a specific guidance for a risk-based analysis related to the process of analysis and inspection under CITES permit issuing systems, and elements for a national policy on physical inspections and present its report and recommendations to the Standing Committee.
19.155
Decision directed to:
Standing Committee
The Standing Committee shall consider the report of the Secretariat and endorse any guidance, as appropriate.