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Draft rules on food safety, animal and plant health (SPS) and on technical product requirements (TBT) that markets notify to the WTO before adopting them.

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  1. WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Notification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission regarding Technical Standard for Non-Specific Used Radar Equipment (NBTC TS 10XX-256X (202X))

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has proposed the Technical Standard for Non-specific used Radar equipment. The technical standard specifies the minimum technical characteristics required for Non-Specific used Radar equipment operating in the 24.05-24.25 GHz band, with a…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/805Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1017 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of L-threonine produced with Escherichia coli CCTCC M 2024477 as a feed additive for…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years L-threonine produced with Escherichia coli CCTCC M 2024477 as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘nutritional additives’ and in the functional group ‘amino acids, their salts and analogues’ for…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/949

  4. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, 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

  5. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety rules for overhead conveyors

    This document specifies safety requirements for overhead conveyors in respect of design and manufacture, installation and commissioning, operation, maintenance and management. This document applies to conveyors that realize continuous transportation by means of suspended hangers running on an…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2255Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1020 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12674/DSM 35357 as a feed additive…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12674/DSM 35357 as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘technological additives’ and in the functional group ‘silage additives’ for all animal…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/950

  7. WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105 as regards conformity checks of certain monovarietal extra virgin olive oils

    This amendment will enable the carrying out of conformity checks for extra virgin olive oil made solely from one of the Koroneiki or Nocella del Belice varieties. It introduces an obligation for Member States to carry out conformity checks and for operators to keep records related to those…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1209Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    DRS 642: 2026, Requirements for plant biotechnology facilities at biosafety level 2 (BSL-2)

    This Draft Rwanda Standard provides requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, management, and biosafety practices for plant biotechnology facilities operating at Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2). It applies to all research and development activities that may pose moderate risk to…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1416Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed 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

  10. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1037 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive for all animal…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 10415 as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘technological additives’ and in the functional group ‘silage additives’ for all animal species. This…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/948

  11. WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Notification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission regarding Technical Standard for Land Transport and Traffic Telematics Radar Equipment (NBTC TS…

    The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has proposed the Technical Standard for Land Transport and Traffic Telematics Radar Equipment. The technical standard revises the scope of vehicle radar to include land transport and traffic telematics radar, and updates the frequency…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/806Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1012 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of L-cysteine, L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate and L-cysteine hydrochloride as…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years L-cysteine, L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate and L-cysteine hydrochloride as feed additives belonging to the category ‘nutritional additives’ and in the functional group ‘amino acids, their salts…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/945

  13. WTO notificationRussiaSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Letter of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance No. FS-ARe-7/7199-3 of 28 April 2026

    The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance introduced a temporary restriction on imports of live animals susceptible to lumpy skin disease, products and raw hides derived from such animals, products in packaging transported in hand luggage and luggage, and used equipment for…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/RUS/359

  14. WTO notificationKyrgyzstanTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft amendments to the Rules for registration and examination of safety, quality and effectiveness of medical devices

    The draft amendments to the Rules for registration and examination of safety, quality and effectiveness of medical devices provides for the possibility of suspending the validity of the marketing authorization in the event that there is no valid report on the results of inspection in the marketing…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/KGZ/66Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: 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

  16. WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Protocolo PE Nº6/10:2026 - Motosierras

    The notified protocol establishes the safety certification procedure for chainsaws for cutting wood designed for use by one person, with a single-phase power supply with a voltage not more than 250 V AC and not more than 75 V DC (battery-operated, Annexes K and L), and a rated input not more than…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/793Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationVietnamSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    The Draft Circular on amending and supplementing regulations on decentralization, reduction, and simplification of administrative procedures under the state management scope of…

    The Circular amends exiting regulations to cut and simplify administrative procedures under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. It is anticipated that 18 administrative procedures will be eliminated and 20 others will be streamlined.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/183

  18. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1018 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NBRC 0203 and Lacticaseibacillus…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NBRC 0203 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus NBRC 3425 as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘technological additives’ and in the functional group…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/947

  19. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1014 of 7 May 2026 concerning the authorisation of L-tryptophan produced with Escherichia coli CCTCC M 2024517 as a feed additive for…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years L-tryptophan produced with Escherichia coli CCTCC M 2024517 as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘nutritional additives’ and in the functional group ‘amino acids, their salts and analogues’…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/946

  20. WTO notificationChileTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Proposed measure from Chile: Road vehicles, Motorcycles

    The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications (Ministerio de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones) has considered it necessary to issue a new Regulation to regulate micro-vehicles, in the sense of: 1. Establishing new definitions of vehicles: electric bicycles and tricycles and personal mobility…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/739/Add.1Comment period closed

What SPS and TBT mean

SPSSanitary and phytosanitary measures

Food safety, animal and plant health

Rules that protect people, animals and plants from risks carried by food, feed, pests and diseases: maximum residue limits, additives and contaminants, quarantine and inspection, and the certificates that go with them.

TBTTechnical barriers to trade

Technical product rules

Technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment for products: specifications, labelling and marking, packaging, and the tests and certificates a product needs before it can be sold.

Commenting on a notification

Comments on a notification go from government to government. If a draft affects your exports, send your comments to your country's WTO SPS or TBT enquiry point before the comment deadline, quoting the document symbol; it forwards them to the member that notified the measure.

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