🔴 Mandatory
Statutory border laws (IEC, RCMC, FSSAI Central, US FDA FFR, CE).
🟠Conditional
Applies by composition or packaging (Phytosanitary, ISPM 15, Halal).
🔵 Buyer Standard
Private chain prerequisites (BRCGS, GlobalG.A.P., SMETA, WRAP).
🟢 Recommended
Operational edge & ESG (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Pre-Shipment Inspection).