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  1. WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards simplifying and reducing the…

    Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MD Regulation) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostics medical devices (IVD Regulation) establish a new regulatory framework for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Their objectives are a high level of protection of…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1184Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationTanzaniaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 23 (4014) DTZS, Seamoss hotsauce — Specification, First Edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for seamoss hotsauce intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/493Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationIsraelTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Amendment to the Law Prohibiting Advertising and Restricting the Marketing of Tobacco and Smoking Products, 5743-1983, incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law (Legislation…

    Draft amendment to the Law Prohibiting Advertising and Restricting the Marketing of Tobacco and Smoking Products, 5743-1983, is incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law (Legislation Amendments for the Implementation of the Economic Policy for Budget Year 2026), 5786-2026, Chapter 12: Law on…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ISR/1410Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationPhilippinesSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Department of Agriculture Administrative Circular No. 09, Series of 2025, Guidelines on the Bilateral Recognition on Regionalization of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)…

    The DA Administrative Circular No. 9, series of 2025, Guidelines on the Bilateral Recognition on Regionalization of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) from Accredited Countries for Export of Live Birds (Poultry and Non-Poultry), its Products and By-Products, provides guidance for applicant…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PHL/534

  5. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    DEAS 886: 2025, Packaging — Flexible packaging material — Determination of residual solvents by headspace gas chromatography — Test method

    This Draft East African Standard prescribes a method for the quantitative determination of residual solvents in flexible packaging materials by headspace gas chromatography. Residues from thermal decomposition products are not within the scope of this standard. The method is applicable to flexible…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1338Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationTanzaniaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC 15 (766) DTZS, Waffles – Specification, First Edition

    This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and testing for waffles intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/495Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Petition To Delist Hazardous Air Pollutant: 2-Butoxyethyl Benzoate (2-BEB)

    Proposed rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to grant a petition to remove 2-Butoxyethyl benzoate (2-BEB) (Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) No. 5451-76-3) from the glycol ethers category in the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) in Clean Air Act (CAA)…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2257Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Cyfluthrin: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Cyfluthrin. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Wheat 0.2 2 Maize 0.05 2 Milo 3.5 2 Hay 50 3 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement: Cyfluthrin (sum of isomers). - Hay…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1349/Add.1Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Fenitrothion: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Fenitrothion. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Oats 6 1 Barley 6 5 Wheat 15 10 Milo 6 1 Rye 6 1 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement: Fenitrothion.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1351/Add.1

  11. WTO notificationThailandTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Draft Ministerial Regulation on Cooking Paper (TIS 3438-2565 (2022))

    The draft ministerial regulation mandates cooking paper to conform with TIS 3438-2565 (2022). This standard specifies type, model, size and capacity, material, chemical migration, specifications, packing, marking and labeling, sampling, hygiene requirements and test method for paper, hard paper…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/709/Add.1Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Technical Regulation for Child restraint systems and strollers.

    This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, Scope, Objectives, Supplier Obligations, Labelling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of Regulatory Authorities, Responsibilities of Market Surveillance Authorities, Violations and Penalties, General Provisions…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1228/Add.1Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Paraquat: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Paraquat. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Wheat 1.1 0.05 Milo 0.05 0.5 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement: Paraquat (paraquat ion).

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1348/Add.1Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationJapanSPSAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin: Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

    Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Oats 2 1 Barley 2 1 Wheat 2 1 Maize 2 1 Milo 2 1 Rye 2 1 Hay 1 5 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1350/Add.1Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation

    Notice of proposed rulemaking - The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposes to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations to adopt several modal-specific amendments that would enhance the safe transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. PHMSA, in consultation…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2155/Add.2Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationUnited KingdomTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    The Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling (MWEL) Regulations 2026

    These Regulations have been developed in accordance with international standard ISO 31600:2022. The Regulations will place obligations on both dealers and suppliers. Suppliers will have to test their products to determine the correct water efficiency banding of covered products, produce the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GBR/112Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationPeruSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Peru: Plants, live

    Peru notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 14 January 2026. The comment period closed on 15 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PER/1105Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Chile: plants and plant products

    Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 14 January 2026. The comment period closed on 15 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/778Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2590 of 18 December 2025 concerning the authorisation of L-valine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80365 as a feed…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of ten years L-valine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80365 as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘nutritional additives’ and in the functional group ‘amino acids, their salts and analogues’…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/904

  20. WTO notificationUnited KingdomSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    New GB MRLs for flupyradifurone and the metabolite DFA amending the GB MRL Statutory Register

    Flupyradifurone is an approved active substance in Great Britain. An application was received by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requesting new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for various commodities. Flupyradifurone gives rise to the metabolite DFA, for which separate MRLs are set in Great…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/GBR/117

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.

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