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 notificationChinaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This standard establishes 598 maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the residues of 126 pesticides, including MCPA-isooctyl, etc. in or on foods.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHN/1356Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The measure concerns an amendment of the conditions of use of the novel food Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA-9695) oil. In particular, it concerns an increase of the maximum level of DHA in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC from a maximum of 250 mg DHA/day for the general population…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/901
WTO notificationMalaysiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The proposed amendment of the Food Act 1983 [Act 281] consists of the following aspects: I. to strengthen control of food contact materials; II. expansion of the powers of the Minister and Director General; III. amendments to existing interpretations; IV. strengthening enforcement activities; V…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/MYS/70Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of fresh cherimoya fruit (Annona cherimola) produced in Peru.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2450Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the safety requirements and test methods for lithium-ion cells and batteries used in toys. This document applies to lithium-ion cells and batteries for toys with a maximum output voltage not exceeding 24 volts direct current (DC), as well as to lithium-ion cells and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2161Comment 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 organic fertilizers. Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/272/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document applies to equipment for resistance welding and allied processes and includes single and multiple welding stations which may be manually or automatically loaded and/or started. This document also applies to stationary and portable equipment. This document specifies the eletrical…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2163Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) fertilizer. Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/296/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSCorrected since it was notifiedNew
The draft Regulation amends Annexes IV and V to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. Major points to be highlighted: Change in scientific names of pests; Change on the format of Annex V into table for all Parts, in order to allow for third countries to indicate in the phytosanitary certificate…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/851/Add.2/Corr.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies supplementary feed requirements, method of sampling and test for compounded cattle feed which include feed for calves, weaners, dairy, beef and draught cattle. Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/240/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for natural cinnamon extract obtained from the bark of cinnamon species namely Cinnamomum verum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum or Cinnamon aromaticum for use for use as a flavouring agent in food products. Note: This…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/238/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for tapioca pearls intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Uganda Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/319/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 virgin and refined coconut oil derived from the kernel of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/276/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements and sampling and test methods for natural orange extract obtained from the peels of Citrus sinensis L. and/or Citrus aurantium L. for use as a flavouring agent in food products.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/236/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for natural vanilla extract products obtained from pods of V. planifolia. A, V. tahitensis and V. pompona species of vanilla orchid for use for use as a flavouring agent in food products.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/235/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies supplementary feeding requirements, methods of sampling and test for compounded dairy goat feed. Note: This Draft East African Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/242/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for edible offal intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/307/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for pasta products derived from wheat flour (Triticum Durum, Triticum Aestivum, Triticum Compactum) or any other suitable flour intended for human consumption. This standard applies to the following pasta…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/250/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for biscuits intended for human consumption. This standard also covers wafer and cookies.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/251/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 edible chicken eggs in shell intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/249/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.
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.