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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.

Source: WTO ePing (opens in a new tab). Summaries by Expodite, which is independent of the WTO.

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  1. WTO notificationPanamaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Fruit and vegetables

    Panama notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/PAN/144Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationPanamaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Meat and meat products

    Panama notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/PAN/155Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationChinaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Implementation Rules CNCA-C06-01:2025 of Compulsory Product Certification Electric Welding Machine of the P.R.C.

    This document specifies the scope of application, certification basis standards, certification modes, certification unit division, certification application, certification implementation, post-certification supervision, certification certificates, CCC marks, fees, and certification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2174

  4. WTO notificationChinaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Implementation Rules CNCA-C11-04 of the Compulsory Certification for Vehicles Safety-Belts of the P.R.C.

    This document specifies the scope of application, certification standards, certification modes,certification unit division, principles for classifying manufacturers, certification application, certification implementation, post-certification supervision, certification certificates, certification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2178

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

    DEAS 1307:2025, Plastic cutlery — Specification, First Edition

    This Committee Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for single use plastic cutlery, which are intended for use in contact with food and drinks up to a maximum service temperature of 100 ˚C. The Committee Draft East Africa Standard does not cover…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2301Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationChinaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Implementation Rules CNCA-C11-07 of the Compulsory Certification for Motor Vehicle External Lighting and Light Signaling Devices of the P.R.C.

    This document specifies the scope of application, certification standards, certification modes, certification unit division, principles for classifying manufacturers, certification application, certification implementation, post-certification supervision, certification certificates, certification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2177

  7. WTO notificationPanamaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Milk and cream

    Panama notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PAN/94Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationPanamaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Ice cream and other edible ice

    Panama notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PAN/97Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationPanamaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Fruit and vegetables

    Panama notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/PAN/145Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationIsraelTBTIn force, according to its latest notice

    SI 2560 - Welding consumables — Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels — Classification

    The existing Mandatory Standard SI 2560 shall be declared voluntary. The standard deals with electrodes for arc welding, a professional industry product used by professionals. The standard's requirements do not ensure welding quality, welder safety, or workplace safety and, therefore, do not…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ISR/1336/Add.1Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft of National Technical Regulation for Voice biometrics

    This draft National Technical Regulation stipulates technical requirements on voice biometrics in compliance with Identity Law of Viet Nam, including: - Actual conditions of citizen’s age and voice; - Voice recording devices (micro, soundcard); - Ambient recording conditions; - Recording…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/390Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationPanamaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Dairy produce

    Panama notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PAN/93Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationChinaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Implementation Rules CNCA-C11-12 of the Compulsory Certification for Automobile Seats and Head Restraints of the P.R.C.

    This document specifies the scope of application, certification standards, certification modes, certification unit division, principles for classifying manufacturers, certification application, certification implementation, post-certification supervision, certification certificates, certification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2180

  14. WTO notificationChinaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Implementation Rules CNCA-C11-14 of the Compulsory Certification for Vehicle Travelling Data Recorder the P.R.C.

    This document specifies the scope of application,certification basis standards, certification modes, certification unit division, certification application, certification implementation, post-certification supervision, certification certificates, CCC marks, fees, and certification responsibilities…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2179

  15. WTO notificationPanamaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Dairy produce

    Panama notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PAN/103Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationCanadaTBTWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest notice

    Updating Canada’s theft protection options for new vehicles

    Motor vehicle theft in Canada has become more prevalent in recent years, as thieves are using more sophisticated methods to steal vehicles. Recognizing that vehicle theft methods and technologies are evolving rapidly, Transport Canada is now looking for feedback on its approach to updating the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/722/Add.1Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationChinaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergency

    Implementation Rules CNCA-C05-01:2025 of the Compulsory Product Certification Electric Tools of the P.R.C.

    This document specifies the scope of application, certification basis standards, certification modes, certification unit division, certification application, certification implementation, post-certification supervision, certification certificates, certification marks, fees, and certification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2173

  19. WTO notificationPanamaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Panama: Dates, figs, pineapples

    Panama notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 January 2026. The comment period closed on 8 March 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/PAN/100Comment 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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