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 notificationJapanSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Amendment to the specifications for synthetic resin used for apparatus, containers, and packaging.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1263/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Amendment to the specifications for synthetic resin used for apparatus, containers, and packaging.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/810/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
MAPA/SDA Ordinance nº. 776 opens a 75-day period for public consultation on the draft of technical regulation of identity and quality of dairy compounds. The Ordinance and the project are available on Ministry of Agriculture website: Technically substantiated suggestions should be forwarded…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1484/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTCorrected since it was notifiedNew
Brazil issued a correction on 16 October 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/BRA/738. The measure was first notified on 18 August 2017. The comment period closed on 30 October 2025.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/738/Add.2/Corr.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft of the Egyptian standard specifies safety requirements and means of verification for wetlaid-nonwoven machinery. It applies to wetlaid-nonwoven machines, including approach flow system, headbox, wire section and jet head, hydroentangling unit, dryer, finishing, quality control system…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/561Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This draft standard specifies requirements for the safety of electrical appliances used for household and similar purposes, and its rated voltage is not more than 250 volts for single-phase devices and 480 volts for other devices. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/233/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This Standard specifies requirements for the maximum amount, and in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities. These substances and mixtures are: - Those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/537/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft of the Egyptian standard ES 5648 specifies general performance requirements for ergonomics, innocuousness, size designation, ageing, compatibility and marking of protective clothing and the information to be supplied by the manufacturer with the protective clothing. It is only intended…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/557Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft of the Egyptian standard ES 9069-3 specifies a test method for the determination of the index ingredient of chemicals in coloured fabric with myrobalan. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 22195-3:2023.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/558Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft of the Egyptian standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting of textile fabrics using a rotating pilling box apparatus. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 12945-1/2020.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/559Comment period closed
WTO notificationEgyptTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The draft of the Egyptian standard specifies a method for the determination of the resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting of textile fabrics using a modified Martindale method. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard is technically identical with ISO 12945-2/2020.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EGY/560Comment period closed
WTO notificationMalaysiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The proposed amendments to the Schedules of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/1985] are as follows: Table I of Fifth A Schedule is to insert new conditions for nutrient contents for use of nutrition claims by inserting a lactose content claim for 'low' and 'free' and its conditions; Table III…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/MYS/129Comment period closed
WTO notificationRussiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Draft Amendment No. 2 proposes: - Clarification of certain definitions within TR CU 034/2013, taking into account practical application, including the use of offal as components in the production of specific meat products; - Addition of the term 'animal-derived processing aid' to TR CU 034/2013…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RUS/176Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Format of the Veterinary Health Certificate for import of poultry meat and poultry meat products into India.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/336Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Chile issued an addendum on 14 October 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/CHL/698. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 26 August…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/698/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Format of the Veterinary Health Certificate for import of eggs and egg products (poultry) into India.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/334Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Format of the Veterinary Health Certificate for import of live poultry/day-old poultry/hatching eggs of poultry into India.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/IND/335Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The objective of the notified document PMRL2025-21 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for isocycloseram that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.04 Fat of…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1618Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This applies to all cementitious, dispersion and reaction resin adhesive mortars intended for the installation of ceramic tiles on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors, that are manufactured, imported, distributed or marketed in Costa Rica.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CRI/207Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the draft Biosecurity Import Risk Review for the Importation of live garden snails (Cornu aspersum) for heliciculture, for comment. The draft report assesses the risk of pathogenic agents associated with this…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/594/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.