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 notificationBrazilTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
MAPA/SDA Ordinance No. 449 opens a 60-day period for public consultation on proposal of technical regulation of identity and quality for bacon. The Ordinance and the project are available on MAPA website: Technically substantiated suggestions should be forwarded through the Normative Act…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1284/Add.7Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This regulation specifies the method for measuring the specific absorption rate (SAR) of human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held and body-mounted wireless communication devices. This regulation specifies the grace period for the enforcement of the applicable regulation.
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Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1335Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
1) Specification of technical conditions for Internet of Things(IoT) terminals in public safety networks 2) Specification of Drone detection radar definition, frequency band, and modulation method technical conditions 3) Limited permission to use analog radios in the frequency band 335.4 MHz ~ 470…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1334Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The draft legal act amends the EU measures on Aromia bungii (Faldermann) by extending the scope of host plants to all Prunus species and updating the regulated CN codes in the respective import requirements.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/876/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The draft Resolution proposes the approval of the Technical Regulation on Machinery, developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/341/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for NPK fertilizer (compound). Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/301/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Draft Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment Regulations, 2025 is related to specification of tolerance level for Brut in Sparkling Wines; mandatory labelling of approximate number of standard drinks in the package of Alcoholic Beverages.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/425Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the safety requirements for power banks, describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to power banks with a rated input voltage of 220 V (AC) or not exceeding 250 V (DC), and an output voltage of either DC or AC.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2162Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, requirements, test methods, marking, and packaging for domestic gas cooking appliances. This document applies to domestic gas cooking appliances using town gas, as well as domestic gas-electric combined stove using both…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2165Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Regulation amends model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of a registered horse for competition after temporary export for a period of not more than 90 days, to participate in equestrian events organised under the auspices of the Fédération…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/902
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for pizza intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1324Comment period closed
WTO notificationRussiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Draft Decision amends Common Sanitary-Epidemiological and Hygienic Requirements for Products Subject to Sanitary-Epidemiological Supervision (Control) with a requirement for maximum residues level (MRL) for cadmium (Cd) in sunflower kernels not to exceed 0.20 mg/kg. It also updates the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/RUS/343Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test of Single Super Phosphate fertilizer in powder and granular forms. Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/273/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Working Draft provides the guidance for the transportation of poultry from the hatchery to the farms, and from their living area to other accommodation or to slaughter facilities.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1325Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the terminology for image-based fire detectors, specifies their classification, requirements, inspection rules, and markings, and describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to the design, manufacture, and inspection of image-based fire detectors used in…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2169Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft East African standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for inorganic foliar fertilizers. Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/271/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements of sampling and test methods for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) fertilizer. Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/297/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Patent Blue V was authorised for a period of ten years as feed additive for non‐food producing animals, in the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and the functional group ‘colorants, substances that add or restore colour in feedingstuffs’. An application was submitted for the renewal of the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/860/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft East African standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for biofertilizers. This draft standard covers the following types of biofertilizers: Rhizobia, Phosphate solubilizing microorganism, Azospirillum and Azotobacter. Note: This Draft African Standard was also…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/291/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and tests for agricultural liming materials. This standard applies to agricultural liming materials, including limestone (calcitic and dolomitic), quicklime (burnt lime), hydrated lime, slag and shells. Note: This…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/270/Add.1Comment 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.
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