AANZFTA establishes a range of mechanisms - such as regular meetings and working groups on specific issues - for regulators, other officials and technical experts to work together more effectively to address barriers to trade in the Sanitary and phytosanitary area. The overall objective is to better facilitate trade in goods by ensuring that Sanitary and phytosanitary measures are no more restrictive than necessary, and to provide a means to improve transparency, communication and consultation on Sanitary and phytosanitary issues.