Global border systems can lower traceability costs: OECD

OECD says traceability rules are outpacing border systems, with fewer than 20 per cent of new requirements backed by comprehensive border arrangements.Environment-related technical requirements rose over 60 per cent in a decade; 86 per cent of due diligence measures came since 2015.It urges digital tools, reliable data and cooperation to avoid delays and protect 5 per cent trade-cost gains.