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WTO notification · TBT

Burundi,Kenya,Rwanda,Tanzania,UgandaProposed measure, open for comments

Honey; natural – Burundi +4

Official title

DEAS 1385: 2026, Honey mix — Specification, First edition

Burundi and 4 other members notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.

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At a glance

Products

Natural honey.; Sugar and sugar products

HS codes
  • 04 · Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
    • 0409 Natural honey.
Notifying members
Status
Proposed measure, open for comments
Objectives
  • Consumer information, labelling
  • Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
  • Protection of human health or safety
  • Protection of animal or plant life or health
  • Quality requirements
  • Harmonization
  • Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade
  • Cost saving and productivity enhancement
  • Protection of the environment
Area
TBT: Technical product rulesTechnical barriers to trade
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/TBT/N/BDI/828
Keywords
Food standards

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Open until 25 December 2026
Proposed adoption
To be determined
Proposed entry into force
To be determined

How to comment

Comments on a notification go from government to government. If this measure affects your exports, send your comments to your country's WTO TBT enquiry point before 25 December 2026, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/BDI/828 and how the measure affects your products. Your enquiry point forwards them to Burundi and 4 other members.

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What the notification says

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for honey mix intended for human consumption. This standard does not apply to products with therapeutic purposes. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

Sources

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