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 notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Establishes the specifications for JET A and JET A-1 aviation kerosene and synthetic blending components, as well as the quality control obligations to be met by economic agents that market these products in the national territory.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1626
WTO notificationUnited KingdomTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This notification intends to make Members aware of a consultation and call for evidence on proposals to repeal existing fertilisers legislation and develop a new regulatory framework for placing fertilising products on the market in the UK. The consultation seeks views on proposals for a single…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/GBR/117Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 31 March 2026. The comment period closed on 30 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/291Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for woven and knitted scarves and fabrics intended for their manufacture. It does not specify design and finishing. This standard is not applicable to abaya scarves.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1563Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 31 March 2026. The comment period closed on 30 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/290Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 31 March 2026. The comment period closed on 30 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/286Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Veterinary drug: Dinitolmide.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1402Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Pentoxazone.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1401Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Ferimzone.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1398
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for instant fortified whole maize flour intended for human consumption
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1373Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the certification requirements for fish seeds and fingerlings production, rearing, stocking, transport and its monitoring.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1374Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for woven and knitted abayas (‘Baibui’ in Swahili), abaya scarves and fabrics intended for their manufacture. It does not specify design and finishing.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1564Comment period closed
WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Order aims to establish updated, science-based regulatory standards for fruit beverages that ensure product quality, safety, and consumer protection, in harmonization with international Codex standards and existing national food safety regulations. Specifically, it aims to: A. Revise and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/363Comment period closed
WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Circular is issued to provide guidelines to Food Business Operators (FBOs) on the implementation and utilization of the new E-Services System for the electronic registration of processed food products. Specifically, it aims to: A. Upgrade the current system from Electronic Registration Portal…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/362Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Afidopyropen.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1396Comment period closed
WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The policy institutionalizes the use of FDA eServices and other official digital regulatory platforms in the submission, evaluation, and issuance of marketing authorization of pharmaceutical products for human use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/361Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 31 March 2026. The comment period closed on 30 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/284Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
In March 2016, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a consumer product safety standard for portable hook-on chairs based on the ASTM voluntary standard for portable hook-on chairs. ASTM has since published a revised voluntary standard for portable hook-on chairs. We are…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1008/Rev.1/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Japan will amend the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act, etc. to introduce technical requirements for HAPS (fixed service) and HIBS (mobile telecommunication service for LTE/NR).
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/885/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The substance covered by the Act was authorised as a feed additive for all animal species. An application was submitted for the reauthorisation of this substance in accordance with article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Based on the favourable conclusions of a scientific assessment of the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/938
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.