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+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chilli sauce for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1809/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationIsraelTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 900 part 2.7, dealing with washing machines, to be replaced with SI 60335 part 2.7. This draft standard revision adopts the International Standard IEC 60335-2-7 - Edition 8.0: 2019-05, with a few changes that appear in the standard's Hebrew section. The major…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ISR/1295/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Ready to use therapeutic foods (ready to eat food for people with severe and acute malnutrition from age of 6 months and above) This standard does not apply to therapeutic milk, vitamin and mineral food…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1736/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African standard prescribes guidelines for processing and handling of prawns or shrimps intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1994/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, 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/TBT/N/UGA/1786/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
It is deemed appropriate to establish the regulation to control the use of extraction solvent in food production for consumer protection. The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) therefore proposes the draft Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No …) B.E… issued by virtue of the Food Act…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/724/Add.1
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of isocycloseram (CASRN 2061933-85-3) in or on multiple commodities.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3539
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the classification, general technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking, storage and transportation as well as accompanying technical documents for micro-dose X-ray security inspection system. This document applies to various micro-dose X-ray…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2151Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This standard establishes 209 maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the residues of 93 pesticides, including 2,4-D dimethyl amine salt, etc. in or on foods.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHN/1355Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, 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.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1747/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) considered that the existing Notifications of Ministry of Public Health (No.213) B.E 2543 (2000) Issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Jam, jelly, and marmalade in sealed containers should be revised the measure and quality or standards pertaining to…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/755/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) considered that the existing Notifications of Ministry of Public Health (No.213) B.E 2543 (2000) Issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Jam, jelly, and marmalade in sealed containers should be revised the measure and quality or standards pertaining to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/748/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, 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/TBT/N/UGA/1767/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, 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.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1749/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationJordanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Jordanian Standard specifies the minimum requirements for new mineral oil hydraulic fluids and is intended for hydraulic systems, particularly for hydrostatic hydraulic fluid power application and high-performance systems. The purpose of this Jordanian Standard is to guide suppliers and end…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/82Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Final Draft East African Standard specifies 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 pasta products such as…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1788/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East Africa standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato sauce and ketchup /catsup/catchup for human consumption
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1807/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationJordanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Jordanian Standard specifies the requirements for environmentally acceptable hydraulic fluids and is intended for hydraulic systems, particularly hydraulic fluid power systems. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and requirements for suppliers and users of environmentally…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/81Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking - The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to obtain stakeholder input on potential revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to facilitate the safe…
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Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2250Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Proposed rule and announcement of public hearing - The California Energy Commission (CEC) proposes to amend the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 20, Article 4, sections 1601-1609 after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regarding the proposed action. The proposed…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2074/Add.5Comment 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.