GCL action 5: Scientifi c expertise
This GCL action was one of two new actions (along with GCL
action 6) introduced in 2009, further enhancing the GCL’s role in
harnessing scientifi c expertise. Initial activities included a workshop
on molecular biology and other techniques which can be used
in the enforcement of the Common Agricultural Policy or the
control of the customs declaration of food products (beef sexing,
identifi cation of garlic) as well as the protection of CITES species
and timber, a working group on textiles and shoes (looking at
the determination of raw material composition and the method
for tariff classifi cation of shoes) and another on tobacco (looking
at parameters and methods related to controls of tobacco and
tobacco products). Action 5 also sees steps made towards the
development of a scientifi c customs force that can rapidly give
support, if necessary also in the fi eld or online (a virtual helpdesk),
within the GCL to respond to requests for scientifi c advice or
expertise, for example to identify drug precursors or to avoid safety
issues faced by customs offi cials in their daily work (e.g. dangerous
fumigants in containers).
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