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 notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for urea fertilizer. This standard does not cover specifications for coated urea. Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/298/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the basic safety requirements for the design, manufacturing, installation, modification, maintenance, use, discard, inspection, and other aspects of cable cranes. This document applies to cable cranes as defined in GB/T 20776.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2164Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for goat cheese intended for human consumption or for further processing. This Standard applies to goat cheese made from pasteurized goat's milk.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1320Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Major Contents of the Amendment - Deletion and revision of daily use consumer chemical products subject to safety verification as regulatory measures for biocidal products are changed. - Tightened and improved safety and labelling standards for daily use consumer chemical products subject to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1332Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer. Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/299/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the signs used in fire safety. This document applies to all places where fire safety signs need to be installed.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2170Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Final Draft Rwanda Standard describes the requirements, sampling and test methods for wax- emulsion type shoe cream suitable for general application to leather footwear.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1321Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
1.Amendment of Technical Regulations for Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety, Part 2-2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances (KC 60335-2-2) Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances (KC 60335-2-2)…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1333Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
The draft Order proposes amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine No. 813 of 20 October 2022, which sets out hygienic requirements for the production and circulation of food products of animal origin. The proposed changes address the following areas: operation…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/252/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements for both acidic and alkaline detergents used for cleaning food processing equipment, machinery, piping, and other surfaces in food-processing establishments. It applies to detergents that may come into incidental contact with food and are intended…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1322Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for samosa intended for human consumption. This standard does not apply to uncooked samosa.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1323Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the basic requirements and labeling requirements for photovoltaic module nameplates. This document applies to the nameplate labeling of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and thin-film photovoltaic modules intended for long-term outdoor operation. Other types of…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2166Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the general requirements, electrical safety, fire safety, and mechanical safety requirements for photovoltaic modules, and describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to photovoltaic modules for long-term operation under outdoor climatic conditions. This…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2167Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the classification and models, basic parameters, requirements, inspection rules, markings, and user manuals of water mist extinguishing systems and components (gas container assemblies, water cylinder assemblies, gas check valve, pressure relief device, connecting pipe…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2168Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for ammonium sulphate fertilizer. Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/300/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationSpainTBTWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeNew
This regulation contains provisions regarding the labeling of consumer products. The provisions contained in this Royal Decree shall apply to consumer goods and products of special relevance for the protection of the safety, integrity, and quality of life of persons with disabilities included in…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ESP/53/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2025 is related to prohibition/restriction on use of Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in food contact materials. Further, Food contact materials manufactured with polycarbonate and epoxy resins shall be free from…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/426Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Rwanda Standard provides recommended practices for the production, storage, packaging and transportation of sweet potato roots intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1326Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited Arab EmiratesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
UAE T draft Cabinet Resolution No. (xx) of 2026 Regarding Food Reformulation This Resolution aims to: 1- Gradually reduce the content of sodium, sugar, and fats in the foods specified in Annex (1), in support of national health initiatives, enhancement of nutritional value, and reduction of…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ARE/695Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard prescribes requirements, methods of sampling and tests for Mono-Ammonium Phosphate and Di-Ammonium Phosphate (MAP & DAP) fertilizers. Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/274/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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