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 notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard Specifies the sampling, test methods and requirements for abdominal binders intended for general purposes.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1554Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
1.1 This Draft Tanzania standard specifies sampling, the constructional particulars and performance requirements of tufted carpet tiles made of polypropylene, polyester or nylon filament yarn or blends of polypropylene and polyester filament yarn. 1.2 This Draft Tanzania Standard does not specify…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1549Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard covers the requirements, sampling and test methods for Disposable menstrual panty.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1557Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies sampling, requirments, test methods, packing and marking for backpack and laptop bags made of Textiles, coated fabric and/or leather materials in various designs and configurations.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1551Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling methods, and inspection criteria for used belts intended for resale or continued use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1550Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and inspection criteria for used bags and wallets intended for resale or continued use. It covers all categories of wallets and bags including travelling bags, backpacks, laptop bags, handbags etc.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1552Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft Law is developed to align the legislation of Ukraine with relevant provisions of EU law in the fields of sanitary and phytosanitary measures, in particular with regard to food safety, animal health and feed safety. Amendments to the Law of Ukraine 'On Basic Principles and Requirements…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/260Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard covers positive list of constituents of PVC, namely, the polymers, copolymers, manufacturing residues and necessary additives which may be regarded as safe for use, when properly processed in contact with food, pharmaceuticals and drinking water and when present in the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1558Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for plastic cutting boards intended for general use in butcheries and household in handling of food products including meat, vegetables and bakery
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1559Comment period closed
WTO notificationMexicoSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Mexico notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 20 March 2026. The comment period closed on 19 May 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/MEX/465Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, performance characteristics, and test methods for textile-based medical shoe covers, including woven, knitted, laminated, or non-woven fabrics, both disposable and reusable, intended for use in healthcare and medical environments.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1556Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Proposal seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the following maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals so that they are consistent with other national regulations relating to the safe and effective use of agricultural and…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/631Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Notice is hereby given by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has amended the following standards SRSP-300-Gen, issue 2, General Technical Requirements for Fixed Radio Systems Operating in Frequency Bands above 960 MHz SRSP-301.7, Issue 5, Technical Requirements for…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/751/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This proposed Test Guide document enumerates detailed test schedule and test procedure for evaluating conformance / functionality / requirements / performance of IoT Gateway, working on wired or wireless (cellular/ non cellular) communication technologies including short range technologies (NFC…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/431Comment period closed
WTO notificationMyanmarTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This notification is to inform WTO Members that, pursuant to Directive (1/2026) and in accordance with the implementation of the e-submission system under the Department of Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health, food business operators are required to display the Food Product Code…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MMR/13/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationMoldovaSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceEmergencyNew
The notified measure provides for the temporary suspension of imports of poultry meat, poultry by-products and products containing poultry meat originating from Ukraine into the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The suspension applies at border inspection posts and will be reviewed based on…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/MDA/33/Add.1
WTO notificationJapanTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Japan will amend the Regulation for Radio Equipment, etc. to add the advanced Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) system(22GHz band).
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/886/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water based textured paint suitable for exterior and interior use on concrete surfaces, boards, primed wood, primed metal to give a protective and decorative coating.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2002Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This African Standard gives recommendations for good practice in initial painting and maintenance painting of buildings internally and externally, e.g. dwellings, offices, light industrial buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels and public buildings generally, in which decoration is a significant…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2003Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for solvent-borne and water- borne paints for marking on bituminous or concrete surfaces. It makes provision for white, yellow, and black colours.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2001Comment 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.