WTO notification · TBT
ColombiaUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force
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Proyecto de resolución del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social 'Por el cual se establecen los requisitos técnicos para producción, importación y comercialización de arroz, harina de maíz, harina de trigo y alimentos procesados, con fortificación obligatoria para consumo humano, tanto de producción nacional como importados' (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare establishing the technical requirements for the production, import and marketing of domestic and imported ri
Colombia issued an addendum on 8 October 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/COL/255. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 7 April 2022. The comment period closed on 10 June 2022.
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Domestic and imported pounded rice, maize (corn) flour and wheat flour. Domestic or imported processed foods that include maize (corn) flour, wheat flour or mixtures thereof among their ingredients
The comment period closed on 10 June 2022. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/COL/255/Add.3; it can take them up with Colombia.
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Decree 380 of 7 April 2026 of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social), 'Establishing the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, maize flour and wheat flour produced, imported and marketed in the national territory'
Decreto 380 del 7 de abril de 2026 del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social, 'Por el cual se establecen los requisitos técnicos para la fortificación obligatoria del arroz blanco o pilado, la harina de maíz y la harina de trigo que se producen, importan y comercializan en el territorio nacional' (Decree No. 380, of 7 April 2026, of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, establishing the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, maize (corn) flour,
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Decree No. 380, of 7 April 2026, of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, establishing the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, maize (corn) flour, and wheat flour produced, imported or marketed within the national territory, establishes the technical requirements applicable to the mandatory fortification processes for white or milled rice, maize (corn) flour, and wheat flour produced, imported, or marketed within the national territory, in order to protect human life and health, in accordance with the preamble of the notified Decree.__________
The notified draft resolution establishes the technical requirements to be fulfilled by the natural and/or legal persons engaged in the production, import and marketing of rice, maize (corn) flour and wheat flour and processed foods with mandatory fortification, with the aim of protecting human life and health.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/255/Add.3
Decree 380 of 7 April 2026 of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social), 'Establishing the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, maize flour and wheat flour produced, imported and marketed in the national territory'
Decreto 380 del 7 de abril de 2026 del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social, 'Por el cual se establecen los requisitos técnicos para la fortificación obligatoria del arroz blanco o pilado, la harina de maíz y la harina de trigo que se producen, importan y comercializan en el territorio nacional' (Decree No. 380, of 7 April 2026, of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, establishing the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, maize (corn) flour,
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that it has issued Decree No. 380, of 7 April 2026, of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, establishing the technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of white or milled rice, maize (corn) flour, and wheat flour produced, imported or marketed within the national territory, establishes the technical requirements applicable to the mandatory fortification processes for white or milled rice, maize (corn) flour, and wheat flour produced, imported, or marketed within the national territory, in order to protect human life and health, in accordance with the preamble of the notified Decree.__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/255/Add.2
Proyecto de decreto del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social 'Por el cual se establecen los requisitos técnicos para la fortificación obligatoria del arroz, harina de maíz, harina de trigo y alimentos envasados o empacados destinados para consumo humano que los contengan en su formulación como ingrediente principal, que se producen, importan y comercializan dentro del territorio nacional y se deroga el Decreto 1944 de 1996' (Draft Decree of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare establishi
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has a new issued a new version of the previously notified draft text. This new version is the draft Decree establishing technical requirements for the mandatory fortification of rice, maize (corn) flour, wheat flour, and packaged or wrapped food products for human consumption that contain them as a main ingredient, whether produced, imported or marketed within the national territory, and 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/COL/255/Add.2- 2 - repealing Decree No. 1944 of 1996, which establishes the technical requirements for mandatory fortification to be met by natural and/or legal persons engaged in the production, import and marketing of rice, maize (corn) flour, wheat flour, and packaged or wrapped food products for human consumption that contain them as a main ingredient, with a view to protecting human life and health.__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/255/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 10 June 2022
Proyecto de resolución del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social 'Por el cual se establecen los requisitos técnicos para producción, importación y comercialización de arroz, harina de maíz, harina de trigo y alimentos procesados, con fortificación obligatoria para consumo humano, tanto de producción nacional como importados' (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare establishing the technical requirements for the production, importation and marketing of domestic and import
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the comment period for the draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare establishing the technical requirements for the production, importation and marketing of domestic and imported rice, maize (corn) flour, wheat 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/COL/255/Add.1 - 2 - flour and processed foods, with mandatory fortification for human consumption, has been extended until 10 June 2022. __________
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/COL/255
Comment deadline: Closed on 6 June 2022
Proyecto de resolución del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social 'Por el cual se establecen los requisitos técnicos para producción, importación y comercialización de arroz, harina de maíz, harina de trigo y alimentos procesados, con fortificación obligatoria para consumo humano, tanto de producción nacional como importados' (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare establishing the technical requirements for the production, import and marketing of domestic and imported ri
The notified draft resolution establishes the technical requirements to be fulfilled by the natural and/or legal persons engaged in the production, import and marketing of rice, maize (corn) flour and wheat flour and processed foods with mandatory fortification, with the aim of protecting human life and health.
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WTO notificationSPSAdopted, 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 notificationSPSEmergency 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 notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Colombia notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/440Comments until 25 December 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Colombia notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/439Comments until 25 December 2026
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