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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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  1. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTIn force, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 876:2021, Skincare creams, lotions and gels — Specification, Second Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection products…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1526/Add.3Comment period closed

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

    DEAS 835-1:2021, Bath preparations — Specification — Part 1: Synthetic detergent-based foam baths and shower gels, Second Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic foam baths and shower gels. This standard covers synthetic detergent-based foam baths (also referred to as cream baths), shower gels (also referred to as body wash, cream wash, cream shower, bath…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1512/Add.3Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 94 of 13 January 2016 and No. 1213 of 17 November…

    The draft Resolution proposes to amend the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 94 'On Approval of the Technical Regulation on Legally Regulated Measuring Instruments' of 13 January 2016 to establish that legally regulated measuring instruments may be put into operation upon the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/362Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTIn force, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 842-2:2021, Hair shampoo — Specification — Part 2: Synthetic detergent-based, Second Edition

    This Draft East African Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic detergent-based hair shampoo. This standard does not cover animal shampoo, soap based hair shampoo and shampoo with medicinal/therapeutic claims.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1525/Add.3Comment period closed

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

    Icing sugar—Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for icing sugar intended for human consumption.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/675Comment period closed

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

    Edible sugarcane—Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for icing sugar intended for human consumption.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/676Comment period closed

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

    Sugarcane juice—Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for sugarcane juice from edible sugarcane intended for direct human consumption. This Draft Standard does not cover the sugarcane juice for industrial use

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/678Comment period closed

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

    Dark sweet and black strap molasses

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for dark sweet and black strap molasses intended for human consumption.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/679Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Notification for revision of ER on 'Tracking Device, TEC 28732401'

    This proposed document contains the essential requirements for Tracking Device of four variants viz. Asset Tracking Device, Human Tracking Device, Pet Tracking Device and Standalone Tracking Device working on wired or wireless (cellular/ non cellular) communication technologies.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/416Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Test Guide for Small Size 5G Core (TEC 21121:2025)

    This document enumerates detailed test schedule and procedure for evaluating conformance / functionality / requirements / performance of Small Size 5G Core as per GR/IR/Applicant’s spec. No GR No.: TEC 21120:2024

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/419Comment period closed

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

    Caramels and fudges—Specification

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for Caramels and fudges intended for human consumption.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/677Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Resolution 1339, 9 July 2025

    This draft resolution proposes the inclusion of active ingredient T85 - TETRANILIPROLE on the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservatives, which was published by Normative Instruction 103 on 19 October 2021 in the Brazilian Official…

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2438Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Resolution 1355, 124 October 2025

    This draft resolution proposes the amendment of monograph T59 - Tannins, in the List of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Sanitizing Disinfectants and Wood Preservatives, published through Normative Instruction - IN No. 103, of 19 October 2021.

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2440Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Resolution 1354, 24 October 2025

    This draft resolution proposes the inclusion of the active ingredient O24 - Ocimum Gratissimum in the List of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Sanitizing Disinfectants and Wood Preservatives, published through Normative Instruction - IN No. 103, of 19 October 2021 in the Brazilian Official…

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2439Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Commission Implementing Regulation approving formaldehyde released from the reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 1:1) as an existing active…

    This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves formaldehyde released from the reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 1:1) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 11 and 13. The substance meets the exclusion criteria…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1168Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationMoldovaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Draft Government Decision amending Government Decision No. 679/2024 approving the Regulation on the application of protective measures against organisms harmful to plants

    The draft document is designed to update the provisions of Government Decision No. 679/2024 approving the Regulation on the application of protective measures against organisms harmful to plants, in accordance with the amendments made to the Community provisions, transposed into the aforementioned…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/MDA/32

  20. WTO notificationJordanTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Jordanian Technical Regulation DJS 2409:2025 – Cereals, pulses and their products — Degermed corn meal and grits

    This Jordanian draft technical regulation specifies the requirements for degermed corn meal and grits intended for human consumption and obtained from mature, sound maize (Zea mays L.) after removal of the germ. It covers definitions, essential composition and quality factors, contaminants and…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/76Comment 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.

Commenting on a notification

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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