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 notificationUruguaySPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Uruguay notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 16 December 2025. The comment period closed on 14 February 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/URY/105Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the import of seeds (Category 4) of faba bean (Vicia faba) produced in France.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2448Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, sampling, and test methods of aluminium paint for use as a finishing coat on primed surfaces for exterior and interior. This paint is suitable for use as roof paint on suitably primed or previously painted galvanized iron.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1471Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, sampling, and test methods of two pack epoxy paint. This paint is suitable for the use in various areas where corrosion and chemical resistance are required.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1469Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, sampling, and test methods of Acrylic roof paint.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1470Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This standard specifies requirements, methods of test and performance criteria for fire protection control equipment (f.p.c.e.) connected to automatic fire protection equipment (a.f.p.e.) installed in buildings. The f.p.c.e. receives signals from control and indicating equipment, sends control…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2293Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft Resolution has been developed to align the Procedure for issuing permits for the import into, export from or transit through the territory of Ukraine of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 146 of 3…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/363Comment period closed
WTO notificationJordanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Jordanian Standard specifies the requirements for double-edged razor blades, both separate and connected types, manufactured from carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel for shaving purposes. It defines blade types based on thickness, dimensional requirements, manufacturing and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/84Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits public comment on initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3542Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Chile issued an addendum on 16 December 2025 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CHL/851. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 10…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/851/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationJordanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This standard specifies the requirements for trans-fat content in food products intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/85Comment period closed
WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This DAO aims to strictly ensure that structural steel products to be manufactured, imported, distributed, or sold in the Philippines meet the specified safety and/or quality requirements prescribed by these Technical Regulations.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/353Comment period closed
WTO notificationColombiaSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Colombia issued an addendum on 16 December 2025 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/401. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 3…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/401/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft Uganda Standard covers the determination of the equilibrium boiling point of engine coolants. The equilibrium boiling point indicates the temperature at which the sample will start to boil in a cooling system under equilibrium conditions at atmospheric pressure.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1963/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft Uganda Standard covers the chemical analysis of engine coolant for chloride ion by high-performance ion chromatography (HPIC). Several other common anions found in engine coolant can be determined in one chromatographic analysis by this test method. This test method is applicable to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1966/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for organic fertilizers.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1826/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft Uganda Standard covers the chemical analysis of engine coolant for chloride ion by high-performance ion chromatography (HPIC). Several other common anions found in engine coolant can be determined in one chromatographic analysis by this test method. This test method is applicable to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1946/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft Uganda Standard covers information on sampling and preparing solutions of engine coolants and antirusts.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1958/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for cake for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1823/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft Uganda Standard covers and is intended for use on any petroleum product.3 A procedure suitable for black specimens, cylinder stock, and nondistillate fuel oil is described in clause 8.8.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1951/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.