WTO notification · TBT
Bolivia,Colombia,Ecuador,PeruAdopted, according to its latest notice
Official title
Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico Andino sobre Etiquetado de Productos Cosméticos (Draft Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products) (6 pages, in Spanish)
Ecuador issued an addendum on 13 November 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/ECU/338. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 19 February 2018. The comment period closed on 17 May 2018.
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Cosmetic products in HS Chapters 33 and 34
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.3, 13 November 2025)
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Resolución N° 2540 - Modificatoria de la Resolución N° 2310 'Reglamento Técnico Andino para el Etiquetado de Productos Cosméticos' (Resolution No. 2540 amending Resolution No. 2310 'Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products')
The Republic of Ecuador, on behalf of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, the Republic of Colombia, and Peru, as member countries of the Andean Community, hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 2540, which amends Resolution No. 2310. This amendment responds to the trade facilitation needs expressed by the industry and interested parties. It introduces greater flexibility regarding the use of supplementary stickers or labels, allowing for the inclusion or clarification of information and making it possible to modify or cover information on the original label, providing that the definition of a cosmetic product is respected and that compliance with Article 3 of Decision No. 833 is maintained. It also updates the labelling requirements, permitting the use of the word 'ingredients' or equivalent terms. Among other minor adjustments that relax certain requirements included in the original version of Resolution No. 2310, the text clarifies that changes that do not involve sanitary or regulatory aspects do not need to be notified to the competent authority. Lastly it relaxes the Spanish translation requirement for the generic name of a cosmetic product when the name in its original language is commonly used and generally understood to identify a specific range of products with a clearly known purpose. These changes reflect the Andean Community's commitment to regulatory harmonization, transparency and trade facilitation, while ensuring the safety and quality of cosmetic…
The notified draft Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Labelling requirements; Conformity assessment; Inspection and monitoring; Supplementary and transitional provisions; Annex 1.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.3
Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru
Resolución N° 2540 - Modificatoria de la Resolución N° 2310 'Reglamento Técnico Andino para el Etiquetado de Productos Cosméticos' (Resolution No. 2540 amending Resolution No. 2310 'Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products')
The Republic of Ecuador, on behalf of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, the Republic of Colombia, and Peru, as member countries of the Andean Community, hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 2540, which amends Resolution No. 2310. This amendment responds to the trade facilitation needs expressed by the industry and interested parties. It introduces greater flexibility regarding the use of supplementary stickers or labels, allowing for the inclusion or clarification of information and making it possible to modify or cover information on the original label, providing that the definition of a cosmetic product is respected and that compliance with Article 3 of Decision No. 833 is maintained. It also updates the labelling requirements, permitting the use of the word 'ingredients' or equivalent terms. Among other minor adjustments that relax certain requirements included in the original version of Resolution No. 2310, the text clarifies that changes that do not involve sanitary or regulatory aspects do not need to be notified to the competent authority. Lastly it relaxes the Spanish translation requirement for the generic name of a cosmetic product when the name in its original language is commonly used and generally understood to identify a specific range of products with a clearly known purpose. These changes reflect the Andean Community's commitment to regulatory harmonization, transparency and trade facilitation, while ensuring the safety and quality of cosmetic…
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.2
Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru
Resolución N° 2458 - Modificatoria de la entrada en vigencia de la Resolución N° 2310 'Reglamento Técnico Andino para el Etiquetado de Productos Cosméticos' (Resolution No. 2458 amending the entry into force of Resolution No. 2310, 'Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products')
The Republic of Colombia, on behalf of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, as member countries of the Andean Community, hereby advises that Resolution No. 2458, definitively amending the entry into force set out in the single final provision of Resolution No. 2310, 1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained.G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.2 • G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.2 • G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.2 • G/TBT/N/PER/100/Add.2- 2 - 'Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products', has been issued. The single final provision of Resolution No. 2310 shall now read as follows:'ÚNICA. - Entrada en vigencia. El presente Reglamento Técnico Andino entrará en vigencia el 17 de diciembre de 2025' ('PROVISION. - Entry into force. This Andean Technical Regulation shall enter into force on 17 December 2025').__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/PER/100/Add.1
Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador
Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico Andino sobre Etiquetado de Productos Cosméticos (Draft Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products)
The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. 1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 • G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 • G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1 • G/TBT/N/PER/100/Add.1 - 2 - It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. __________
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/338
Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, PeruComment deadline: Closed on 17 May 2018
Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico Andino sobre Etiquetado de Productos Cosméticos (Draft Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products) (6 pages, in Spanish)
The notified draft Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Labelling requirements; Conformity assessment; Inspection and monitoring; Supplementary and transitional provisions; Annex 1.
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WTO notificationColombiaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Colombia issued an addendum on 9 November 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/381. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 May…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/381/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationColombiaSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
Colombia notified this emergency SPS measure on 2 November 2026. Emergency measures can apply immediately.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/441
WTO notificationEcuadorSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/402Comments until 25 December 2026
WTO notificationEcuadorSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/401Comments until 13 November 2026
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