Export regulation updates
Updates about this market, newest first: its WTO notifications of draft SPS and TBT rules and any other update that names it. 103 published so far.
Source: WTO ePing (opens in a new tab). Summaries by Expodite, which is independent of the WTO.
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WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This GSO technical regulation is concerned with fermented meat products, and this standard applies to fermented meat products (ready to eat), such as fermented sausages, salami, dried sausages and other fermented meat products.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/798Comments until 1 January 2027
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSCorrected since it was notifiedEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 19 October 2026, a Newcastle virus outbreak has occurred in Wielkopolskie in Poland. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.9, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/286/Corr.1
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft technical regulation applies to Spices And Condiments - Cardamom
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/796Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Gulf Technical Regulation applies to Strawberries of verities (cultivars) grown from the genus Fragarial to be supplied fresh to consumer, Strawberries for industrial processing being excluded.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/795Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Gulf Standard applies to canned artichokes.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/794Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This standard is concerned with fish fingers, cuts and slices of fish covered with a layer of dough/batter or breading, partially fried or raw and frozen. (It does not include any shellfish products coated with dough/batter and/or breadcrumb).
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/793Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Gulf Technical Regulation applies to pickled vegetables and fruits, including, but not limited to, onions, garlic, mangoes, radishes, ginger, beets, royal plums, peppers, palm hearts, cabbage, lettuce, lemons, baby corn, and green mustard. These technical regulations do not apply to pickled…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/792Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This GSO Standard applies to specifications for dried saffron obtained from the pistils of Crocus sativus L. flowers. It applies to saffron in both of the following forms: - filaments and cut filaments; - powder.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/791Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This GSO standard specifies requirements for kernels obtained from the fruits of the cashew nut tree (Anacardium occidentale – Linnaeus) prepared for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/790Comments until 12 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Gulf Standard applies to canned artichokes.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/285Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Gulf Technical Regulation applies to pickled vegetables and fruits, including, but not limited to, onions, garlic, mangoes, radishes, ginger, beets, royal plums, peppers, palm hearts, cabbage, lettuce, lemons, baby corn, and green mustard. These technical regulations do not apply to pickled…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/284Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This GSO Standard applies to specifications for dried saffron obtained from the pistils of Crocus sativus L. flowers. It applies to saffron in both of the following forms: filaments and cut filaments; powder.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/283Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Gulf Technical Regulation applies to Strawberries of verities (cultivars) grown from the genus Fragarial to be supplied fresh to consumer, Strawberries for industrial processing being excluded.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/282Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This standard is concerned with fish fingers, cuts and slices of fish covered with a layer of dough/batter or breading, partially fried or raw and frozen. (It does not include any shellfish products coated with dough/batter and/or breadcrumb).
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/281Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This GSO standard specifies requirements for kernels obtained from the fruits of the cashew nut tree (Anacardium occidentale Linnaeus) prepared for human consumption.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/280Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Spices and Condiments - Cardamom
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/279Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3SPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This Draft Technical Regulation concerned with maximum levels of contaminants and toxicants in food and feed, includes maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants in feed in cases where the contaminant in feed can be transferred to food of animal origin and can be relevant for public…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BHR/200/Add.2Comments until 11 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This standard is concerned with the single & double reduced three piece round steel cans (tin coated or tin free steel) used for canning food stuffs
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/683/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft Gulf technical regulation specifies requirements for canned cooked dried pulses intended for direct consumption. It covers product definitions, requirement criteria, permitted ingredients and food additives, contaminants and residues, microbiological requirements, sampling, test…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/789Comments until 1 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrain,Kuwait,Oman+3TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements of chemical pesticides must meet.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/788Comments until 30 November 2026
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Food safety, animal and plant health
Rules that protect people, animals and plants from risks carried by food, feed, pests and diseases: maximum residue limits, additives and contaminants, quarantine and inspection, and the certificates that go with them.
Technical product rules
Technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment for products: specifications, labelling and marking, packaging, and the tests and certificates a product needs before it can be sold.
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