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  1. WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Implementing Guidelines of the PELP for Electric Kettles and Jugs 2025, 1st edition

    Pursuant to Sections 5 and 9 of Department Circular No. 2020-06-0015, as amended, entitled 'Prescribinng the Guidelines of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for Compliance of Importers, Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of Electrical Appliances and Other Energy-Consuming Products…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/351Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults. This standard does not cover chairs intended for children and bathroom use. This East African Standard allows for two levels of performance based on the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1782/Add.3Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 96-1: 2023, Sanitary towels — Specification — Part 1: Disposable, Fourth Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for disposable sanitary towels (also known as sanitary pads/sanitary napkins). This standard does not apply to reusable sanitary towels.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1759/Add.2Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1211: 2024 Illuminating Kerosene — Specification

    This Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, test methods and sampling of Illuminating Kerosene suitable for use in domestic, commercial and industrial application.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1939/Add.1Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1120-1: 2022, Mosquito repellent — Performance test guidelines — Part 1: Skin applied, First Edition

    This Draft East African standard provides guidelines for the design and execution of studies to evaluate the performance of mosquito repellents formulated and prepared for application directly to human skin. These guidelines apply to products in any formulation intended to be applied directly to…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1713/Add.2Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 159: 2023 Engine oils — Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies performance requirements, sampling and test methods for automotive type internal combustion engine oil meeting or exceeding API service category 'SJ'for gasoline engines and 'CH-4' for diesel engines This standard does not cover the chemical requirements…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1772/Add.3Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    DEAS 983: 2025, Carbon paper — Specification, Second Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for carbon paper. It covers carbon paper for typewriting and handwriting with their respective grades.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2273Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 177: 2024 Automotive gas oil (Automotive diesel) — Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel used to power internal combustion engines. The standard applies to automotive gas oil (automotive diesel) as manufactured, stored, transported and marketed.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1938/Add.1Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationIndiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment Regulations, 2025

    The Draft Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment Regulations, 2025 is related to specification of tolerance level for sugar content in Brut under Sparkling Wines; mandatory statement on the label regarding the approximate number of standard drinks in the package of Alcoholic…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/342Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    AFDC5 (3989) DTZS, Alcohol/Brewer’s Yeast- Specification, First edition

    This draft Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for alcohol/brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces spp) intended for brewing and production of other alcoholic products. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1459Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 852: 2023 Air-dried roofing paint – Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for solvent-borne air-dried roofing paint for use on galvanized iron sheet, zinc and zinc alloy coated steel.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1741/Add.3Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationAustraliaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS 4775. Emergency shower, eye and eye/face wash equipment and drench hoses

    This document specifies minimum requirements for the supply, installation, performance and use of — (a) eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to materials which may cause injuries; and (b) the following supplemental equipment…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/AUS/192/Add.1Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Resolución 092-2025-IPSA, Establecimiento de Requisitos Fitosanitarios para la Importación de planta in vitro Sedum tetractinum origen Estados Unidos (Resolution No…

    The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in vitro Sedum tetractinum plants originating in the United States.1. The shipment must be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate, which certifies that the in vitro plants have been inspected by…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/231Comment period closed

What SPS and TBT mean

SPSSanitary and phytosanitary measures

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.

TBTTechnical barriers to trade

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.

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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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