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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 notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

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

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

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2191Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock; Codifying Existing Waivers

    Notice of proposed rulemaking - FRA proposes to amend its standards for Reflectorization of Rail Freight Rolling Stock (Reflectorization Standards) to codify waivers and remove the outdated implementation schedule. The proposed changes are expected to enhance safety, promote innovation, clarify…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1898/Add.1Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety code for the inspection of medium and minitype receptacles for dangerous goods

    This document specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, sampling, performance tests, marking and inspection rules for medium and minitype receptacle used for dangerous goods. This document applies to the inspection of metal cylinders which are used at a normal ambient temperature of…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2189Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

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

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

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2190Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety code for inspection of small gas receptacles for dangerous goods

    This document specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, sampling, performance inspection and inspection rules of the inspection safety specifications for small gas receptacles of dangerous goods. This document applies to the safety inspection of small gas receptacles with a capacity not…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2188Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Order of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine No. 814 'On Approval of Procedure for Certification of Wines/Flavored Wine Products with Geographical…

    The Procedure for Certification of Wine/Flavored Wine Product with Geographical Indication (hereinafter referred to as 'the Procedure') defines the mechanism for certification of wine and flavored wine products with a geographical indication (hereinafter referred to as 'the wine/flavored wine…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/368Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationMexicoSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Mexico: fruit

    Mexico notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 28 January 2026. The comment period closed on 29 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/MEX/462Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for…

    The proposed draft Regulation concerns the review of existing MRLs for benfluralin, benthiavalicarb and penflufen in certain food commodities. MRLs for these substances in certain commodities are lowered. Lower MRLs are set after deleting old uses which are not authorised any more in the European…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/843/Add.1Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Cashmere

    This document specifies the terms, definitions and product classifications of cashmere, specifies the quality requirements, inspection rules, packaging, marking, storage, transportation and re-inspection requirements for cashmere (including raw cashmere, scoured cashmere and dehaired cashmere)…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2197Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

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

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

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2193Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

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

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

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2192Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1104: 2022 Heavy fuel oils — Specification

    This Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for heavy fuel oils intended for oil-fired furnaces and boilers for industrial use

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/830/Add.3Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationTrinidad and TobagoTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Energy labelling - Air conditioners - Compulsory requirements

    This document specifies the energy labelling requirements and the Minimum Energy Performance (MEPS) requirements for electric mains-operated air conditioners with a rated capacity of ≤ 12 kW for cooling, or heating (if the product has no cooling function) via the following parameters: — Energy…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TTO/146Comment 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.

Enquiry points are listed on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)

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