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Myanmar issued an addendum on 19 March 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/MMR/13. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 16 March 2026. The comment period closed on 30 June 2026.
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All pre-packaged food products (HS Code – 15 to 22)
The comment period closed on 30 June 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/MMR/13/Add.1; it can take them up with Myanmar.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Latest notice (G/TBT/N/MMR/13/Add.1, 19 March 2026)
Notification for Business Operators to Follow When Displaying the Food Product Code on Product Labels
This notification is to inform WTO Members that, pursuant to Notification (1/2026) and in accordance with the implementation of the e-submission system under the Department of Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health, food business operators are required to display the Food Product Code on the labels of all pre-packaged food products (HS Code 15–22). The Food Product Code shall be obtained through the online Food Product Notification system and may be presented on the product label by direct printing, sticker application, or QR code. This measure is introduced to enhance consumer verification, strengthen traceability and risk-based control, and facilitate market access and international trade. Non-compliance after the prescribed grace period of one year and six months will be subject to action in accordance with Section 31 of the National Food Law.
This notification is to inform WTO Members that, pursuant to Directive (1/2026) and in accordance with the implementation of the e-submission system under the Department of Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health, food business operators are required to display the Food Product Code on the labels of all pre-packaged food products (HS Code 15–22). The Food Product Code shall be obtained through the online Food Product Notification system and may be presented on the product label by direct printing, sticker application, or QR code. This measure is introduced to enhance consumer verification, strengthen traceability and risk-based control, and facilitate market access and international trade. Non-compliance after the prescribed grace period of one year and six months will be subject to action in accordance with Section 31 of the National Food Law.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/MMR/13/Add.1
Notification for Business Operators to Follow When Displaying the Food Product Code on Product Labels
This notification is to inform WTO Members that, pursuant to Notification (1/2026) and in accordance with the implementation of the e-submission system under the Department of Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health, food business operators are required to display the Food Product Code on the labels of all pre-packaged food products (HS Code 15–22). The Food Product Code shall be obtained through the online Food Product Notification system and may be presented on the product label by direct printing, sticker application, or QR code. This measure is introduced to enhance consumer verification, strengthen traceability and risk-based control, and facilitate market access and international trade. Non-compliance after the prescribed grace period of one year and six months will be subject to action in accordance with Section 31 of the National Food Law.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/MMR/13
Comment deadline: Closed on 30 June 2026
Recommendation for Food Manufacturing
This notification is to inform WTO Members that, pursuant to Directive (1/2026) and in accordance with the implementation of the e-submission system under the Department of Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health, food business operators are required to display the Food Product Code on the labels of all pre-packaged food products (HS Code 15–22). The Food Product Code shall be obtained through the online Food Product Notification system and may be presented on the product label by direct printing, sticker application, or QR code. This measure is introduced to enhance consumer verification, strengthen traceability and risk-based control, and facilitate market access and international trade. Non-compliance after the prescribed grace period of one year and six months will be subject to action in accordance with Section 31 of the National Food Law.
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WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This notification is to inform WTO Members that, in line with the implementation of the e-submission system and risk-based inspection and certification system, the Recommendation for Food Manufacturing from Myanmar Food and Drug Administration will be issued in the form of an e-certificate with…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MMR/12
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