Artificial Intelligence and Sanitary & Phytosanitary Measures

AI and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures: Legal Challenges of AI-Driven Risk Assessment in International Trade. Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming the way risks associated with food, animals, plants and agricultural products are identified and assessed. While AI-driven risk assessment may improve efficiency, accuracy and speed in international trade, it also raises important legal questions concerning transparency, accountability, scientific justification, non-discrimination and compliance with international trade rules. This book examines the legal challenges arising from the use of artificial intelligence in Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) risk assessment. It explores the interaction between emerging AI technologies, SPS regulation and the international trading system, with particular attention to the legal framework governing risk assessment and the rights and obligations of trading states. The book provides a legal perspective on how existing SPS rules can respond to AI-driven decision-making and identifies areas where technological developments may create uncertainty within the existing regulatory framework. It is intended for researchers, students, policymakers, trade practitioners, lawyers and anyone interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, food safety, agricultural trade and international economic law.