While there are legitimate reasons for regulation, in some instances its application can be so stringent as to become a barrier to trade, especially for developing countries which may lack the capability to comply with the requirements (Wilson 2005; Eddy and Owen 2007). The experience of some countries shows that the application of technical regulations and standards in some instances is stricter than is required by relevant international certifying bodies (Wilson 2005). Worse, in the absence of an internationally accepted standards or non-adoption of common international standards, differing standards among countries can impose exorbitant compliance costs and, hence, could discourage exports.