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 notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This ER covers VHF and UHF Radio Base Station, User Terminals and Repeater. This ER contains seven variants.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/429Comment 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 Italy. 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 (2015)…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/787/Add.1
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The test procedure has been revised to include testing of the low-temperature single-charge driving range for electric vehicles.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1341Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Proposed rule - This is a Notice rulemaking action that outlines the correct procedures for labeling seed containers. Providing the number of noxious weed seeds on the label is important to maintain truth in labeling and to protect growers as well as public land. Harmonizing with the Federal Seed…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2192/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is amending the 'Specification and Test Methods for Biological Products' as follows: 1) Extension of the shelf life of plasma for manufacturing plasma-derived medicinal products to 3 years in the General Requirements for Blood Products, etc. 2)…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1340Comment 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: RSS-195, issue 3, Wireless Communication Service Equipment Operating in the Bands 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/754/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKuwait,United Arab Emirates,Bahrain+4TBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This draft technical regulation applies with the conditions that must be met in non-alcoholic beverages with stimulants such as caffeine and do not include athletes' drinks.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KWT/483/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits public comment on initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3548Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits public comment on initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3547Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This draft technical regulation applies to vitamins and minerals permitted for use in foodstuffs.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/439/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 2 February 2026. The comment period closed on 3 April 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/782Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine revises the previously notified version of the Procedure for the State Registration (Re-registration) of Medicines. The revised draft has been developed by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in accordance with the Law of Ukraine No…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/318/Rev.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 2 February 2026. The comment period closed on 3 April 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/784Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 2 February 2026. The comment period closed on 3 April 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/785Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Law introduces amendments to Ukraine's legislation aimed at aligning sanitary and veterinary measures with the European Union acquis in the fields of animal health, animal welfare, food and feed safety and official veterinary controls. In particular, the Law provides for: - improving measures…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/257Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 2 February 2026. The comment period closed on 3 April 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/251Comment period closed
WTO notificationGeorgiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This regulation defines iodized table salt's chemical requirements.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/GEO/35Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
Chile notified this emergency TBT measure on 2 February 2026. Emergency measures can apply immediately. The comment period closed on 3 April 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/783Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh persimmon fruit (Category 3) (Diospyros kaki) produced in Spain.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2469Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Japan will revise its radio equipment regulations, etc. to establish technical standards for the 43GHz band train station platform image transmission system and the 43GHz band train radio communication system.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/878/Add.1Comment 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.