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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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  1. WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/…of XXX amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration…

    This draft Regulation is intended to update the existing entry 31 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. For creosote and creosote-related substances used for the treatment of wood, the draft Commission Regulation updates the conditions for derogations aligning them with conditions of the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1197Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 7 (4025) DTZS, Essential oil of cardamom - Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and test for essential oil of cardamom intended for human consumption Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1537Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 22(4330) DTZS, Chilled and frozen Ostrich meat — Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chilled and frozen ostrich meat intended for human consumption Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1536Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationCanadaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Order Amending Schedule VI to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Additional Fentanyl Precursors) (17 pages in English, 21 pages in French) Regulations Amending the…

    The purpose of this notification is to inform members that on March 11, 2026, Canada published permanent controls for phenethyl bromide, phenethyl chloride, phenethyl iodide, propionic anhydride, and benzyl chloride by adding them to Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/774

  6. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    TBS/CDC 3(4243) DTZS, Petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry — Specification, Third Edition

    This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for petroleum jelly used in the cosmetic industry. This Draft Tanzania Standard applies to petroleum jelly used in the manufacture of various types of cosmetics, such as creams, lipsticks, hair dressings…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1547Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    DEAS 1326: 2026,Gum Arabic — Specification, First edition

    This draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for food grade Gum Arabic obtained from Acacia senegal (L.) Willdenow var. senegal or Acacia seyal (family Leguminosae) also known as Acacia gum intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1544Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    DTZS 3955: 2026, Textile Floor Covering — artificial grass carpet made of synthetic yarn for landscape — specification, First Edition

    1.1 This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies sampling, the constructional particulars and performance requirements of tufted artificial grass made from polypropylene fibrillated yarn, polyethylene monofilament yarn or combination of both. 1.2 This Draft Tanzania Standard does not specify the general…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1539Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 31 (3447) DTZS, Frozen semen from breeding bull — Specifications, First edition

    This Tanzania standard specifies technical, biological and veterinary requirements applicable to frozen semen from breeding bulls. It also provides guidelines for transportation of semen. This standard excludes frozen semen from other domesticated animals Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1534Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products (66 pages, English)

    The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this supplemental proposed rule that, if finalized, will amend the Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations to require nutrition labeling of the major cuts of single-ingredient, raw meat and poultry products, unless an…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/510/Add.3Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationTanzaniaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 31 (3448) DTZS, Day-old chicks — Specifications, First Edition

    This Tanzania standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for day-old chicks intended for use as layers and broilers. It excludes day-old chicks from other domesticated poultry. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/517Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 14 (3721) DTZS, Holomo cheese – Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for holomo cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1538Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    DARS 1038:2025,Karish cheese — Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for cheeses in brine intended for direct consumption or for further processing Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1540Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC (4298) DTZS, Goat carcasses and meat cuts — Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for goat carcasses and meat cuts intended for human consumption Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1535Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 14 (4313) DTZS, Whey milk drink — Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for whey milk drink intended for direct human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1541Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC (4297) DTZS, Lamb and mutton carcasses and meat cuts — Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fresh, chilled and frozen lamb and mutton carcasses and meat cuts intended for human consumption Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1543Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    DTZS: 2026, Chicken meat — Specification, First edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for raw and spiced chicken 'Gallus domesticus' meat carcasses or parts intended for human consumption Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1548Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    SASO 2885:2025 - 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines - Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling'

    This notification concerns new draft revision of Saudi Standard SASO 2885, titled: 'Electrical Clothes Washing Machines – Energy and Water Performance Requirements and Labelling.' This draft incorporates revisions made in response to comments received on the previously notified Rv1. version of the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1387/Rev.2Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationSenegalTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Senegal: Electric accumulators

    Senegal notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 12 March 2026. The comment period closed on 12 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/SEN/18Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationCanadaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Clinical Trials Regulations (145 pages, available in English and French) & Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Relating to Clinical Trials (8 pages, available in English and…

    The proposed Regulations would establish a new, standalone regulatory framework under the Food and Drugs Act for clinical trials involving drugs for human use. This proposed framework would replace the existing clinical trial regulatory schemes for drugs in Part C, Division 5 of the Food and Drug…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/766/Add.2Comment 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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