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 StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission ('Commission') tentatively concludes that requiring 100% of all handset models to be certified as hearing aid-compatible is an achievable object and seeks comment on revising the definition of hearing aid compatibility to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2093/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements sampling and test methods for soap noodles used as an intermediate product for subsequent conversion into a marketable soap
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/816/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 synthetic detergents powder for machine wash. It does not cover hand wash powders and industrial detergent powders.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/819/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of propagative material (Category 4) of Elaeis spp. from any origin.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2409/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal for Conformity Assessment of Products Controlled by the Army. Contributions should be submitted via the 'Brasil Participativo' digital platform.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1619Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The objective of the notified document PMRL2026-01 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for sedaxane that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.01 Bulb onions…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1630Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
To prevent the introduction of Bactrocera cucurbitae into Japan, MAFF has taken the emergency measure to prohibit the import of host plants of B. cucurbitae (specified in Item 3. of this notification) originated in the United Arab Emirates based on examination of the relevant documents listed in…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1385
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The preparation covered by the Act was initially authorised by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1076/2014 for a 10-year period as a feed additive for cats and dogs, in the category of sensory additives and the functional group of flavouring compounds. An application was submitted for the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/861/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This draft regulation aims to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the import into Brazil of seeds and in vitro seedlings of Fragaria spp. from any origin.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2377/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited KingdomTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The purpose of this proposal is to amend the GB mandatory classification and labelling list (the GB MCL list), following review, by introducing new and revised entries for the mandatory classification and labelling of 60 hazardous chemical substances.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/GBR/113Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
1) Introduction of new exhaust emission test methods in accordance with the upcoming standards (including Quick Drive-Away Test procedures using the CVS-75 mode)(Appendix 1-5, 1-6) 2) Introduction of criteria for malfunctions of the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems for exhaust emission in…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1338Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 10 November October 2025, a Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak has occurred in Monaghan in Ireland. In compliance with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/602/Add.1
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 26 January 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/342. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 24…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/342/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 26 January 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/341. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 21…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/341/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationPhilippinesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The guideline describes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation and exportation of seeds for planting and research purposes, recognizing the need to translate ISPM 38 into a national law to harmonizing approaches in managing risks associated with international seed movement.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/PHL/535
WTO notificationRussiaSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
This letter introduces temporary restrictions on the imports of products mentioned in point 3 to the Russian Federation, as well as on the transit of cattle, small cattle and animals susceptible to bluetongue through the territory of the Russian Federation from Tunisia due to the registration of…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/RUS/348
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Proposal seeks to amend Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align maximum residue limits (MRLs) relating to residues of agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals in food with: (a) the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority MRL Standard; (b)…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/629Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 23 January 2026. The comment period closed on 24 March 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/245Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
In order to prevent the introduction of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus and Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (LPAI) into Japan, MAFF has taken import suspension measures based on Articles 37 and 44 of the 'Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control' and other relevant…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1384
WTO notificationArgentinaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Argentina notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 23 January 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ARG/277
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.