Export regulation updates
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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WTO notificationPeruTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Peru notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 4 May 2026. The comment period closed on 3 July 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PER/178Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Draft Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Fifth Amendment) Order, 2026 seeks to further liberalize provisions governing fresh durian fruits (Durio zibethinus Murr) from Viet Nam.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/350Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 23 February 2026, a Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak has occurred in Buenos Aires in Argentina. In compliance with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/615/Add.1
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 25 March 2026, a Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak has occurred in Cordoba in Argentina. In compliance with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/616/Add.1
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Proposed rule; reconsideration of final rule - On 5 April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review (2024…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1554/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 22 October 2025, a Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak has occurred in West-Flanders in Belgium. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/584/Add.1
WTO notificationUkraineSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
The draft Order has been revised taking into account the results of consultations with stakeholders and now incorporates editorial amendments and clarifications, including those related to terminology. The revision clarifies the approach to the lists of substances used in dietary supplements and…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/246/Rev.2/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of grains of castor bean (Ricinus communis) produced in India.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2487Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of of seeds (Category 4) of castor bean (Ricinus communis) produced in any origin.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2488Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for liquid mouthwash. This Rwanda standard is not applicable to other delivery systems (e.g. mouth sprays, foams, powders). It is not applicable to mouthwash for prescription only.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1404Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for biofortified Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato, OFSP (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) intended for human consumption
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1405Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for beeswax, bleached for cosmetic use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1406Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for flour obtained from the processing of Biofortified Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato from varieties of Ipomoea batatas Lam intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1407Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for puree obtained from the processing of Biofortified Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato from varieties of Ipomoea batatas Lam intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1408Comment period closed
WTO notificationTürkiyeSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
According to our national regulations, the products with the HS codes given in item 3 need to accompany the Phytosanitary Certificate which was prepared by the NPPO of the exporter country as of 1 July 2026 and will be subjected to phytosanitary controls along entering Türkiye. While entering…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TUR/160
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The proposed draft Regulation concerns the review of existing Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for carbofuran, imazalil, mandipropamid, propaquizafop, quizalofop-P-ethyl and quizalofop-P-tefuryl in certain food commodities. Based on the European Food Safety Authority risk assessment MRLs for these…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/943Comment period closed
WTO notificationMexicoTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Mexico notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 30 April 2026. The comment period closed on 29 June 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MEX/565Comment period closed
WTO notificationMexicoTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Mexico notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 30 April 2026. The comment period closed on 29 June 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MEX/564Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This documents specifies the classification, designation, requirements, inspection methods, inspection and acceptance, packing and marking, transportation and storage, as well as shelf life of basic detonator. This document applies to the research and development, production, inspection…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2253Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This document specifies the safety technical requirements and test methods for optometry product components. This document applies to optometry product components.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/1752/Add.1Comment period closed
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.
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.
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.
Enquiry points are listed on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Expodite matches each notification to the markets you export to and the HS codes of your products, and puts the ones that concern you in your Updates centre, with the date comments close.