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 notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of inpyrfluxam in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. Valent U.S.A., LLC requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3558Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft technical regulation specifies the technical requirements and conditions that must be met by pesticides used as rodent baits.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1431Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the comment period for the proposed rulemaking Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection and responding to questions and addressing issues that have been raised concerning the proposed rule. The comment period was scheduled to close on…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/2371/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 25 February 2026. The comment period closed on 26 April 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/787Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing several pesticide tolerance actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) that the Agency previously determined were necessary or appropriate during the registration review conducted under the Federal Insecticide…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3555Comment period closed
WTO notificationCzechiaTBTIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
The regulation lays down the metrological and technical requirements for these specified measuring instruments, including the test methods for type approval and verification of specified measuring instruments – water meters. Water meters may be placed on the market and put into service in the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CZE/256/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the Federal meat inspection regulations to establish a new inspection system for swine slaughter establishments. Swine slaughter establishments that do not choose to operate under the new swine inspection system may continue to…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/2979/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceEmergencyNew
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of the United States of America. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/770/Add.1
WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft technical regulation specifies the general requirements of storage facilities for dry and canned foodstuffs.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1432Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The draft Order provides to establish requirements restricting the use of certain epoxy derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and to implement Commission Regulation (EC) No 1895/2005 of 18 November 2005 on the restriction of use of certain epoxy derivatives…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/366/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationRussiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The purpose of the Draft is to ensure uniform application of the Procedures for conducting quarantine phytosanitary control (supervision) at the customs border and on the customs territory of the EAEU, established by the Customs Union Commission Decision of 18 June 2010 No. 318. It also…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/RUS/350Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited KingdomTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Since 1 January 2021, the UK has continued to recognise CE marked machinery equipment alongside the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marked machinery, for relevant products placed on the GB market. This approach has enabled businesses to use either product marking when placing goods on the GB market…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/GBR/114Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Regulates Law No. 6.198, of 26 December 1974, and Law No. 14.515, of 29 December 2022, to regulate the mandatory inspection and supervision of products intended for animal feed.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2307/Add.2
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of maize seeds (Zea mays, Category 4) produced in Venezuela.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2472Comment period closed
WTO notificationMexicoSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Mexico notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 24 February 2026. The comment period closed on 25 April 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/MEX/463Comment period closed
WTO notificationBangladeshSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
This draft standard specifies the essential requirements and methods of test for different types of hard candy i.e. hard-boiled candy and lozenges, that may be filled or unfilled and/or coated or uncoated. It also incorporates the product ingredient lists; guidelines for food additives and food…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BGD/13
WTO notificationBangladeshSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
This draft standard specifies the essential requirements and methods of test for different types of chewing gum. It also incorporates the product ingredient lists; guidelines for food additives and food preservatives used for the product; hygienic and legal requirements; and the packaging and…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BGD/14
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Proposed rule - The Department of the Interior (DOI or Department), through the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), is revising certain regulatory provisions published in the 2023 final well control rule (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/1367/Rev.1/Add.1) for drilling, workover…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1367/Rev.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Chile issued an addendum on 24 February 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CHL/839. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 19…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/839/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceEmergencyNew
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Germany. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/769/Add.1
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.