he first issue of the second volume of the Law & Policy Brief examines the legal issues that arose in India- Agricultural products, the first SPS dispute filed against a developing country in the WTO. The case featured allegations that India's Avian Influenza measures were restrictive and constituted violations of its obligations under the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement. This case underlies the need for conducting proper risk assessments while imposing trade restraints on animal and public health grounds. This dispute is also a reminder to the WTO members of the need to proactively participate in international standard setting process.