Search every update

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Reporting Deadline Extension for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule Under Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d)

Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to extend the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) by one year to 21 May 2027. EPA is seeking public comment on this proposed action, including any…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2107/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (25-1.5e)

Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2248/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/SPS/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Visual Post-Mortem Inspection in Swine Slaughter Establishments

FSIS is proposing to end mandatory mandibular lymph nodes incision and viscera palpation of swine carcasses in all swine slaughter establishments (i.e., establishments operating under traditional swine slaughter inspection or the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS)). Mandibular lymph…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3526/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Corrected since it was notified

Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use

Proposed rule - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations for the licensing of byproduct material, some source material, and some special nuclear material. The NRC's goal in amending these regulations is to modernize the safe, effective, and efficient use…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2282/Corr.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-2)

Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2273/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Tobacco Products; Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is issuing a proposed rule to establish new required cigarette health warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements. The proposed rule would implement a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1519/Add.16Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Mandatory Toy Safety Standards: Requirements for Neck Floats

Notice of proposed rulemaking - The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) mandates that ASTM F963 shall be a mandatory toy safety standard. This toy safety standard sets forth only minimal labeling requirements for aquatic toys such as neck floats. The U.S. Consumer Product…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2161/Add.2Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Advanced Clean Trucks Pooling Amendments

California Air Resources Board (CARB) Proposed Amendments to the Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation and the Zero-Emission Powertrain Certification Test Procedure - The proposed amendments to the ACT regulation include the following modifications: • Add an option for manufacturers to use surplus ZEV…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2218/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles

Proposed rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for new motor vehicles promulgated within the final rule entitled 'Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles'…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2281Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to cease recognition of test labs, Testing Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory accreditation bodies in non-MRA or trade agreement participants (i.e…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2130/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video…

Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) proposes to revise the Audible Crawl Rule, which requires video programming providers and distributors to make non-textual visual emergency information provided during non-newscast programming accessible…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1010/Rev.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Revisions to the Elevator Safety Orders

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHAB) seeks to reduce the likelihood of work-related injuries for elevator workers and decrease risks to the general public. This revision promotes safety in the work place by ensuring that the critical components of conveyance…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2279Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Revision of Seven U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Tomato Products

Notice and request for comments - The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes to revise seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products. AMS is proposing to update the color sections in the grade standards, replace the two-term grading system (dual-nomenclature) with a single term, and…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2238/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Revisions to Safety Standard for Toddler Beds (4 pages, in English).

In accordance with section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), also known as the Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, in April 2011 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, or CPSC) published a consumer product safety standard for…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/539/Rev.1/Add.3Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/In force, according to its latest notice

Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations

Proposed rule - The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun formal rulemaking activities regarding Senate Bill (SB) 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act permanent regulations. The Notice of Proposed Action (Notice) was published by…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2088/Rev.1/Add.2Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Testing of Autonomous Vehicles

Proposed rule and announcement of public hearing on 10 June 2025 – The California DMV (department) proposes to remove its current prohibition on the operation of autonomous vehicles with a gross vehicular weight rating of 10,001 pounds or greater and create a regulatory path for manufacturers to…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2194/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles

Notice of proposed rulemaking - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (''ATF'') proposes to amend Department of Justice (''Department'') regulations regarding the permanent import provisions of the Arms Export Control Act (''AECA''). The proposed rule would allow importers to…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2278Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels

Notice of proposed rulemaking - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (''ATF'') proposes amending Department of Justice (''Department'') regulations to clarify that federal firearms licensees (''FFLs'') may lawfully import frames, receivers, or barrels that may be used on both…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2277Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production

Notice of proposed rulemaking - This rulemaking would increase the recording time of cockpit voice recorders from the mandated 2 hours to a proposed 25-hour recording time for all future manufactured aircraft. This rulemaking would provide accident investigators, aircraft operators, and civil…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2075/Add.1/Corr.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Request for Information on Counterfeit Certification Markings

Request for information - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) seeks public comment on the prevalence and safety risks of mislabeling or unauthorized use of counterfeit certification marks, specifically CPSC and consumer reliance on these marks as indicia of safety, and the…

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2276Comment period closed