The obligations of exporting members towards countries using preshipment inspection include
non-discrimination in the application of domestic laws and regulations, prompt
publication of those laws and regulations and the provision of technical assistance
where requested.
The agreement establishes an independent review procedure. This is administered
jointly by the International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA), representing
inspection agencies, and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), representing
exporters. Its purpose is to resolve disputes between an exporter and an
inspection agency.