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 notificationMexicoSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
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/461Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 28 January 2026. The comment period closed on 29 March 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/781Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The draft act concerns the authorisation as 'flavouring compound' of celery seed essential oil from Apium graveolens L. and caraway essential oil from Carum carvi L. within the scope of the EU legislation on feed additives, i.e. Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003. The measure aims at authorising these…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/858/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Dimpropyridaz.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1336/Add.1
WTO notificationTrinidad and TobagoTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This standard establishes the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), energy labelling requirements and associated test methods for electric mains-operated refrigerating appliances with a volume of more than 10 litres (0.35 cubic feet) and of less than or equal to 1500 litres (53 cubic feet)…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TTO/145Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Proposed rule - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference a regulatory guide that approves unconditioned code cases published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This action would allow nuclear power plant…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2241/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationSwedenSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The purpose of the proposal is to prevent the entry, release and dispersal of invasive alien species that have or may have adverse impacts on biological diversity, which is consistent with Sweden’s duty as a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity Article 8 (h). The species covered by the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SWE/1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, tests and inspection rules for metal intermediate bulk containers for dangerous goods. This document applies to the performance inspection of metal intermediate bulk containers for dangerous goods.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2195Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The draft act concerns the authorisation as 'flavouring compound' of a tincture from the plant Eucalyptus globulus Labill. within the scope of the EU legislation on feed additives, i.e. Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003. The measure aims at authorising this additive for turkeys for fattening, chickens…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/857/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Rwanda,Tanzania+1TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters intended for human use. This standard does not apply to baby colognes and air fresheners.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/641/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Rwanda,Tanzania+1TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for hair creams, lotions and gels. It also applies to hair conditioners and setting lotions. This Draft East African standard does not cover hair sprays, hair sheens or hair oils. This Draft East African…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/639/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the terms and definitions, performance inspection, and application appraisal of the inspection safety specifications for steel drums used in the packaging of dangerous goods calcium carbide. This document applies to the inspection of steel drums used in the packaging of…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2196Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycol-type compounds which, when added at adequate concentrations to water in engine cooling systems, provide protection against overheating, rust and corrosion.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/828/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for baby powders. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/685/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Proposed rule and draft guidance; request for comment - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard (Std) 603-2018, ''IEEE Standard Criteria for Safety Systems…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2254/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for hand wash and machine wash synthetic liquid laundry detergents.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/817/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationTürkiyeTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The purpose of this regulation is to specify the specifications for food additives
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TUR/79/Add.5Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic laundry detergent pastes based predominantly on alkyl aryl sulphonates for hand and machine wash.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/814/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic and combined (soap and synthetic) hand wash. This standard does not apply to only soap-based hand wash.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/815/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for a stain remover used in water to remove adsorbed food stains from plastic tableware, glass and China tableware and nonaluminium coffee urns
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/818/Add.3Comment 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.