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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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  2. WTO notificationTürkiyeSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Import Ban on Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata)

    The presence of Citrus Greening Disease (Candidatus Liberibacter spp.), which can cause severe damage in citrus production areas and reduce yields by up to 40%, and its vector, the Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri), has not been reported in our country. These pests are listed under the Plant…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TUR/159

  3. WTO notificationCanadaTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Proposed Organic Products Regulations, 2009 (29 pages, in English and French)

    The Organic Products Regulations (OPR) were promulgated on 14 December 2006, with an intended entry-into-force date of 14 December 2008. This was later extended to 30 June 2009 (G/TBT/N/CAN/177/Rev.1/Add.1). The OPR provides a framework for a federally regulated organic regime in Canada. Since…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/177/Rev.2/Add.7/Corr.1Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationChileSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Adopted measure from Chile: Maize (corn)

    Chile issued an addendum on 14 April 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CHL/808. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 7 November…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/808/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Revision to Regulation

    Proposed rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As promulgated in October 2023 (final rule…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1742/Rev.2/Add.1Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., General requirements for cosmetic safety

    This document specifies the general requirements, ingredients requirements, and product requirements for cosmetics. This document applies to cosmetics manufactured and marketed within the territory of the People's Republic of China. This document does not apply to cosmetics that are intended…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2244Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationVietnamSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Circular on procedures for plant quarantine inspection for import, export, transit and post-entry quarantine of regulated articles

    The circular stipulates the procedures for plant quarantine inspection for import, export, transit and post-entry quarantine of regulated articles. This Circular replaces Circular No. 33/2014, dated 30 October 2014, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/180Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationTürkiyeSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Amending the Communiqué on Bread and Bread Varieties (2012/2)

    The purpose of this draft Communiqué is to amend Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Bread and Bread Varieties. With the amendment, the use of roasted malt flour, roasted chickpea flour, dark malt extract, and similar ingredients for the purpose of imparting dark colours such as brown/black and/or…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TUR/158Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Asparagus

    Notice and request for comments - The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Asparagus by updating and defining new style requirements related to percent head material for the 'cut spears…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2269Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Import suspension of live poultry, poultry meat or egg products from part of Brazil; live poultry, poultry meat and egg products from part of Hungary; poultry meat and egg…

    In order to prevent the introduction of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF has taken import suspension measures based on Articles 37 and 44 of the 'Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control' and other relevant requirements.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1404

  12. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Instructions for use of consumer interest-Part 3: General labelling for cosmetics

    This document specifies the format, basic principles, required labeling content and requirements for the labels on cosmetic sales packaging. This document applies to cosmetics sold within the territory of the People's Republic of China, including cosmetics provided to consumers by means of free…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2247Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., General requirements of safety and technical for toothpastes

    This document specifies the general requirements and product requirements for toothpaste. This document applies to toothpaste manufactured and marketed within the territory of the People's Republic of China. This document does not apply to toothpaste that is intended solely for sale outside the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2246Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Technical specification for application-specific messages of maritime aids to navigation

    This document specifies the classification, structure, information types and coding requirements for application-specific messages of maritime aids to navigation. This document applies to equipment and systems for broadcasting or receiving ASM information.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2245Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationTürkiyeSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Amending the Communiqué on Wheat Flour

    The purpose of this draft Communiqué is to amend the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Wheat Flour. This amendment prohibits the addition of brown or black colorants - such as roasted malt flour, roasted chickpea flour, and dark malt extract - and similar ingredients to wheat flour for the purpose…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TUR/157Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationColombiaSPSIn force, according to its latest notice

    Measure in force from Colombia: Plants, live

    Colombia issued an addendum on 13 April 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/411. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 29…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/411/Add.1Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationEl SalvadorSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Proposed measure: El Salvador

    El Salvador issued an addendum on 10 April 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/SLV/129. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 1…

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/SLV/129/Add.2Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Resolution 1391, 27 March 2026.

    This draft resolution proposes the international alignment of parameters for the validation of analytical methods for medicines by revising RDC 166/2017.

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1629Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationEl SalvadorTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure: El Salvador

    El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 10 April 2026. The comment period closed on 9 June 2026.

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/SLV/238Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationCanadaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Notice of intent to make a Ministerial Exemption Order to permit continued supply of naloxone kits on the Canadian market

    Notice was given by the Department of Health (Health Canada) on March 1, 2025, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 9, of its intent to make a Ministerial Exemption Order (the Order) to permit the continued supply of naloxone kits on the Canadian market. The Notice described proposed…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/775Comment 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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