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.
Source: WTO ePing (opens in a new tab). Summaries by Expodite, which is independent of the WTO.
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WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 23 March 2026. The comment period closed on 22 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/260Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh blueberry fruit (Category 3) (Vaccinium corymbosum) produced in Chile.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2478Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) has been developed by all Australian governments to efficiently and effectively manage the risks of industrial chemicals to the environment, while providing consistent requirements for businesses across Australia. The IChEMS…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/AUS/197Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Radio spectrum accessibility to wider channels to safety-related road ITS, in addition to the currently harmonised 10 MHz channels, will allow the implementation of basic and advanced use cases, which provide advantages such as simplified implementation and higher spectrum efficiency, while…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1198Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging)Amendment Regulations, 2026 is related to the inclusion of additional definitions in the Regulation.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/349Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 23 March 2026. The comment period closed on 22 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/264Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 23 March 2026. The comment period closed on 22 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/258Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the basic safety requirements for the design, manufacturing, installation, modification, maintenance, use, scrapping and inspection of mobile cranes. This document applies to truck cranes, all terrain cranes, tyre cranes and crawler cranes as defined in GB/T 20776. This…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2234Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Implementing Decision does not approve poly(dimethyloctadecyl[3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyl]ammonium chloride) generated from dimethyloctadecyl[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ammonium chloride as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product types 2, 7 and 9…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1201Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies safety requirements for tower cranes. This document applies to tower cranes for construction works, as defined in GB/T 6974.3. Tower cranes for construction works are equipped exclusively with a hook as the load-handling device. This document does not cover applications…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2235Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the basic safety requirements for the design, manufacturing, installation, modification, maintenance, use, scrapping, inspection, and other aspects of jib cranes. This document applies to portal slewing cranes (including kangaroo portal slewing crane), port pedestal cranes…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2236Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Implementing Decision repeals the postponement of the expiry date of the approval of cis-tricos-9-ene as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product type 19. On 6 April 2023, an application was submitted in accordance with Article 13(1) of the Regulation (EU)…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1200Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinese TaipeiSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Commodities classified under five specific CCC codes shall follow the 'Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products' if they are used for foods, food additives, food utensils, food containers or packaging. The importers shall apply for inspection to the Food and Drug…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TPKM/651/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) edge banding used in furniture and interior applications.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1560Comment period closed
WTO notificationMoldovaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Regulation on the production of undistilled fermented alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine establishes the general and specific conditions for the production, circulation, and ensuring the traceability, quality, and safety of cider, fruit wine, fruit alcoholic beverages, and fruit…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MDA/61
WTO notificationMoldovaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Regulation on beer and beer-based beverages establishes specific rules on the production, packaging, labelling, and marketing, as well as quality and safety requirements for beer and beer-based beverages.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MDA/60Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies sampling, the general requirements, performance characteristics, and test methods for pressure garments intended for medical use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1555Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft Law is developed to align the provisions of Ukrainian legislation with certain requirements of the European Union legal acts. The key amendments include: Amendments to the Law of Ukraine 'On Consumer Information on Food Products': The draft Law clarifies requirements for providing…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/374Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard covers the sampling, test methods and requirements for reusable (multiple use) menstrual panty for external use
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1553Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinese TaipeiTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The 'Restrictions on the Importing of Mercury-Added Products' (hereinafter referred to as the 'Announcement') have not been amended since they took effect on August 25, 2020. In addition to the mercury-added products that are already prohibited, this amendment to the Announcement prohibits the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TPKM/588Comment 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.