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 notificationChileTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Standard (Norma) establishes the requirements for air pressure reduction devices in building drainage, waste, and ventilation systems. This Standard specifies the test methods to verify the operation of the attenuating device.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/759Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Regulation adds 9 substances to Category 1 of the list of scheduled substances in Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 laying down rules for the monitoring of trade between the Community and third countries in drug precursors. Operators engaged in import, export or intermediary…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1167Comment period closed
WTO notificationNigeriaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Regulation, issued by NAFDAC under its statutory powers, establishes a framework for reducing sodium in processed and pre-packaged foods in Nigeria. It covers labelling, sodium content limits, health claims, enforcement, offenses and penalties. The NAFDAc Reduction of Sodium in Pre-packaged…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NGA/34Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
The standard establishes noise emission limits for public transport buses, differentiated according to the type of vehicle (light or medium/heavy), the type of test (dynamic or stationary) and the measurement position (exhaust, engine, interior and exterior). These limits apply both to new bus…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/760
WTO notificationParaguayTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Resolution of 'MERCOSUR Technical Regulation for Labeling of Packaged Foods'.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PRY/151Comment period closed
WTO notificationTürkiyeTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Halal conformity assessment in Türkiye is based on the principle of voluntariness. However, it is in the public interest that products and services bearing halal claims are reliable and verifiable, and do not mislead consumers. Accordingly, as of 4 June 2023, organizations intending to carry out…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TUR/230Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The draft Regulation establishes conditions for freezing tuna in brine at -18 °C on board freezer vessels. The freezing capacity of the freezer vessel that caught and froze tuna at -18 °C in brine, should be identified during their approval. This will facilitate official controls, by making it…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/844/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft technical regulation establishes the quality and labeling specifications that pure roasted coffee in beans or ground for human consumption shall meet and applies to all pure roasted coffee in beans or ground that is marketed in the national territory, whether it is of national…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CRI/208Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The draft on animal health requirements for imports of used cooking oil intended for technical uses (production of renewable fuels and oleochemical products) introduces harmonized EU requirements and replaces current national rules of 27 EU member States. The main objective of the draft is…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/781/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Iran. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015)…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/800
WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft resolution proposes to review the regulations on general labeling of packaged foods.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1611Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of cut flowers (Category 3) of gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata and Gypsophila muralis) produced in Ecuador.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2428Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the import of fresh spears (Category 3) of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) produced in Ecuador.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2423Comment period closed
WTO notificationBotswanaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the essential properties and performance of liquid foam concentrates used to make low-expansion foams for the control, extinction and inhibition of re-ignition of fires of water-miscible liquids. Minimum performance on certain test fires is specified. These foams are…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BWA/208Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh asparagus stalks (Category 3) (Asparagus officinalis) produced in Argentina.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2427Comment period closed
WTO notificationBotswanaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
BOS IEC 61851-23:2023 applies to the EV supply equipment to provide energy transfer between the supply network and electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated maximum voltage at side A of up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC and a rated maximum voltage at side B up to 1 500 V DC. This document specifies…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BWA/205Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This proposal proposes to: - Prohibit the retail sale of a food that is caffeine and prohibit the addition of caffeine to foods for retail sale unless expressly permitted - Expressly permit the addition of caffeine to Formulated supplementary sports foods (FSSF), subject to compositional…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/AUS/179/Rev.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of seeds of Celosia spp. (Category 4) produced in Chile.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2424Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of fresh spears of asparagus (Category 3) (Asparagus officinalis) produced in the United States of America.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2426Comment period closed
WTO notificationBotswanaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document specifies the essential properties and performance of liquid foam concentrates used to make medium- or high-expansion foams or both for the control, the extinction and the inhibition of reignition of fires of water-immiscible liquids. Minimum performance on certain test fires is…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BWA/209Comment 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.