WTO notification · TBT
El SalvadorProposed measure, open for comments
Salvadoran Technical Regulation RTS 67.08.02:26 COFFEE. ROASTED COFFEE BEANS AND GROUND ROASTED COFFEE. REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY, QUALITY, LABELING, SANITARY REGISTRATION AND FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE OPERATION OF THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS. 1st Revision.
Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño RTS 67.08.02:26 CAFÉ. CAFÉ TOSTADO EN GRANO Y TOSTADO MOLIDO. REQUISITOS DE INOCUIDAD, CALIDAD, ETIQUETADO, REGISTRO SANITARIO Y PARA LA AUTORIZACIÓN DE FUNCIONAMIENTO DE SUS ESTABLECIMIENTOS. 1° Revisión.
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 7 October 2026. Comments are open until 6 December 2026.
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Coffee and coffee substitutes (ICS Code(s): 67.140.20)
Café y sucedáneos de café (Código(s) de la ICS: 67.140.20)
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Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation establishes requirements for the safety, quality and labelling of pre-packaged roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee, as well as for establishment licences and health registration. It applies to all natural and legal persons engaged in the production and processing of roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee for human consumption, whether manufactured domestically or imported, and to be marketed domestically or exported.The notified Salvadoran Technical Regulation also applies to roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee to which flavourings have been added. It does not apply to coffee substitutes, coffee-based beverages, coffee-based hot or cold beverage mixes, and powdered drink mixes for hot or cold coffee-based beverages.
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