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 notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for liquid foaming shampoo used for both general cleaning and spot cleaning of colourfast carpets and upholstery that are not damaged by water.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/820Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationColombiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Colombia issued an addendum on 21 October 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/396. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 19…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/396/Add.1
WTO notificationChinese TaipeiTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The standards used for testing and inspection of calcium silicate boards, slag gypsum boards, fiber cement boards, regenerated fiber cement boards, decorative exterior panel of fiber reinforced cement sidings, cement bonded wood-wool boards, cement bonded wood-flake boards and gypsum boards have…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TPKM/607Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 21 October 2026. Comments are open until 20 December 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/807Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for recycled bathing bar. The standard does not apply to products, for which therapeutic claims are made.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/824Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for liquid toilet cleaners intended for cleaning toilet bowls, urinals and other ceramic surfaces.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/821Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Proposed rule; request for comments - MSHA is proposing to allow the use of non-permissible Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in specified underground areas of mines, if the equipment meets certain technical specifications and is operated under specific conditions. This proposed rule would…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2224/Add.2Comments until 8 December 2026
WTO notificationEcuadorTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Ecuador issued an addendum on 21 October 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/ECU/555. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 1 July…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ECU/555/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This draft of Egyptian standard specifies ready-made products that are available for use in cleaning the body without the need for water or quantity of water, for single use and are used for personal purposes. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard complies with the following: Regulation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/573/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Products covered: ICS: 67.100.30 (Cheese) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 608/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) that gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES No. 1183-3 'Semi-Hard Cheese Part 3: Edam…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/2/Add.42
WTO notificationEgyptTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Products covered: ICS 13.220.10 (Fire Fighting) This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 734 'Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers' and its latest version until 31 December 2020 or the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.108
WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Department Administrative Order (DAO) aims to establish the mandatory product certification requirements for specified Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) and batteries for LEV applications intended for importation, manufacture, distribution, or sale in the Philippines, to ensure conformity with…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/378Comments until 13 December 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This daft East African Standard specifies requirements for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, inspection and maintenance of LPG reticulation systems serving domestic, commercial and industrial consumer installations supplied from bulk LPG storage vessels. This standard…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/819Comments until 20 December 2026
WTO notificationNew ZealandSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The document contains technical details on proposals to amend the current Notice issued under the Food Act 2014 that lists the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural compounds in New Zealand. MPI proposes the following amendments to the Notice: The amendment of existing entries in Schedule…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NZL/796Comments until 19 December 2026
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Kenya Standard provides guidelines for ensuring food safety and quality; worker health, safety and welfare; environmental protection and sustainability by stakeholders along the coffee value chain in Kenya.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2123Comments until 31 December 2026
WTO notificationBahrainTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
1.1 This standard is concerned with the requirements for placing calories in the list of meals for food establishments that provide food to the consumer outside the home. 2.1 This standard applies to all food establishments, Such as (a chain of restaurants, cafes Ice cream shops, fresh fruit juice…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BHR/797Comments until 19 December 2026
WTO notificationVietnamSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft circular removes aquaculture products from the scope of Circular 48/2012/TT-BNNPTNT (as amended by Circular 06/2018/TT-BNNPTNT), which governs certification of products made in line with Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP). After the change, the circular will cover livestock products…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/198
WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Description of content: This draft Circular establishes provisions on state management of the quality of medium-risk and high-risk products and goods under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Security and replaces Circular No. 90/2024/TT-BCA. The draft covers: • Scope of regulation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/458Comments until 19 December 2026
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Standard specifies the requirements and prescribes the method of sampling and test for coffee packaging materials
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2122Comments until 17 December 2026
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cascara
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2121Comments until 17 December 2026
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.
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