WTO notifications

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/194 of 28 January 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency…

Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 lays down rules concerning the temporary increase of official controls upon entry into the Union on certain food and feed of non-animal origin from certain third countries (in Annex I); special import conditions for certain food and feed from certain third countries due…

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/913

WTO notification/European Union/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Draft COMMISSION REGULATION amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1103 as regards a number of definitions, requirements for the self-learning functionality, values related to…

This draft Commission Regulation amends the recently approved Regulation (EU) 2024/1103 on ecodesign requirements for local space heaters. The following changes are made: Article 6 is deleted. In Article 2, the definition of ‘air heating product’ is modified. Article 11 is amended to delete the…

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1186Comment period closed

WTO notification/Nicaragua/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Proposed measure from Nicaragua: wood

Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 29 January 2026. The comment period closed on 30 March 2026.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/250Comment period closed

WTO notification/Nicaragua/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Proposed measure from Nicaragua: fruit

Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 29 January 2026. The comment period closed on 30 March 2026.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/248Comment period closed

WTO notification/Philippines/TBT/Emergency measure, may already apply/Emergency

Draft Department Administrative Order (DAO) 'Prohibition on the Importation and Manufacture of Vape Open Pods and E-Liquids'

The shortened commenting period of seven (7) days is proposed in view of the urgent public health considerations surrounding the draft issuance. Recent regulatory actions of the Department of Trade and Industry underscore the need to ensure that only compliant vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/354Comment period closed

WTO notification/Nicaragua/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Proposed measure from Nicaragua: rice

Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 29 January 2026. The comment period closed on 30 March 2026.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/246Comment period closed

WTO notification/Philippines/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 275 - Rules and Regulations Governing Food Safety and Traceability on Importation of Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products for Human Consumption

This order establishes the guidelines as well as food safety controls and inspection of importation fish and fishery/aquatic products into the Philippines for the purpose of canning or processing and importations certified as necessary.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/PHL/539

WTO notification/Philippines/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 273, Series of 2025 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Exportation of Fish and Fishery/Aquatic (FFA) Products Intended for Human Consumption

This order lays down specific hygiene rules of primary and post-harvest stages of fish and fishery/aquatic (FFA) products to be compiled by all fishery and aquaculture business operators (FABO) intending to export fish and fishery/aquatic (FFA) products for human consumption regardless of country…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/PHL/538

WTO notification/Philippines/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

International Veterinary Health Certificates for Dogs and Cats

This notification is to share and inform each of the trading countries that the Philippines has revised its International Veterinary Health Certificate for Export of Pets (Dogs and Cats), Animal Products and By-Products, and Live Animals.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/PHL/537

WTO notification/South Korea/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Proposed amendments to the 'Regulation on Medical Device Group and Class by Group'

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is amending the 'Regulation on Medical Device Group and Class by Group' as follows: 1) Establishment of new items - Establishment of five new medical device items to classify temporarily designated items 2) Adjustment of the class of medical devices…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1339Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 1829/2003, (EC) No 1831/2003, (EC) No 852/2004, (EC) No…

Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001: the proposal will make Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 more flexible to ensure that the control measures of that disease can be updated in a swifter and more proportionate manner to enable that it becomes more science-based and more aligned with the relevant…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/911Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/85 of 14 January 2026 concerning the authorisation of tartrazine as a feed additive for its use in baits for freshwater…

This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years tartrazine as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘sensory additives’ and in the functional group ‘colourants, (i) substances that add or restore colour in feedingstuffs’ for its use in baits…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/912

WTO notification/European Union/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Draft Commission Implementing Decision not renewing the approval of cypermethrin for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of…

This draft Commission Implementing Decision does not renew the approval of cypermethrin for use in biocidal products of product-type 8. On 24 November 2023, an application was submitted in accordance with Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 for the renewal of the approval of cypermethrin…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1187Comment period closed

WTO notification/Brazil/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Draft - Establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the import of Brassica juncea seeds produced in any origin

Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the import of seeds (Category 4) of Brassica juncea produced in any origin.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2467Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Draft Commission Implementing Decision repealing Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/362 postponing the expiry date of the approval of cypermethrin for use in biocidal products of…

This draft Commission Implementing Decision repeals the postponement of the expiry date of the approval of cypermethrin for use in biocidal products of product type (PT) 8. On 24 November 2023, an application was submitted in accordance with Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 for the…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1188Comment period closed

WTO notification/Nicaragua/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Proposed measure from Nicaragua: apples and pears

Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 29 January 2026. The comment period closed on 30 March 2026.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/249Comment period closed

WTO notification/India/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Bovine Serum into India

The measures are intended to ensure appropriate product standards, processing, sanitary measures relating to health status of source animals in line with extant World Organisation for Animal Health recommendations on animal health; and to safeguard the country’s biosecurity, in a manner consistent…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/346/Rev.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/India/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Gelatine derived from the Bones or Skins of Bovine/Porcine (other than wild/feral) into India

The measures are intended to ensure appropriate product standards, processing, sanitary measures relating to health status of source animals in line with extant World Organisation for Animal Health recommendations on animal health; and to safeguard the country’s biosecurity, in a manner consistent…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/347/Rev.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/Ecuador/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Proposed measure from Ecuador: Pharmaceutical products

The objective of the mentioned draft regulation is to establish the requirements and guidelines under which the Agency for Regulation, Control and Health Surveillance (Agencia de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria, ARCSA) shall grant the Good Manufacturing Practices certificate to…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/ECU/556/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/China/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

National Standard of the P.R.C., Specification for performance inspection of composite medium bulk containers for dangerous goods

This document specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, tests and inspection rules for composite intermediate bulk containers for dangerous goods. This document applies to the performance inspection of composite intermediate bulk containers for dangerous goods.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2194Comment period closed