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 notificationGeorgiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
National draft of Eurocode 3 ‘Design of Steel Structures’, including its relevant parts and respective National Annexes, is proposed as the national standard for the structural design of steel buildings and civil engineering works
Symbol: G/TBT/N/GEO/129Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chili oil intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/474Comment period closed
WTO notificationDenmarkTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Administrative Order on Detailed Regulations for the Configuration, Equipment, and Use of Vehicles sets the rules on the requirements that vehicles must meet in order to be approved for use on the Danish roads. The draft order aims mainly to implement the GSR II-regulation in Danish law…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/DNK/144Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for nutmeg, whole or broken, and for mace, whole or in pieces, obtained from the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/473Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndonesiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
The Ministry of Industry has stipulated the mandatory implementation of SNI for corn starch. Business actors that produce, import, and/or distribute corn starch in Indonesia are required to comply with the provisions of SNI 8523:2024 for corn starch. The conformity assessment process is conducted…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IDN/182Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for nutmeg, whole or broken, and for mace, whole or in pieces, obtained from the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under SPS committee.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1411Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Implementing Decision requires Member States to designate and make available radio spectrum in the 116-260 GHz frequency band for several categories of radiodetermination applications, on a non-interference and non-protected basis, subject to specific technical conditions…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1165Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Resolution of the Management Committee for Energy Efficiency Indicators and Levels - CGIEE, which approves specific regulations defining minimum energy efficiency rates for residential, commercial, service and public buildings. The relevant documents and information will be available on the Public…
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Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1594/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for flexible carrier bags made of paper and any other flexible material. This standard does not apply to carrier bags made from thermoplastic material.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1898Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal of guidelines for the implementation of smart meters in the short term, followed by Regulatory Impact Analysis, and for the presentation of a cost-benefit analysis for the implementation of smart meters in the medium and long term by electricity distributors. The relevant documents and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1605Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for waxed paper for packaging of confectionery.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1900Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for aluminium cans used as primary packaging for beverages.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1899Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Regulation includes amendments to the Annex to the Commission Regulation (EU) No 283/2013 setting out the data requirements for active substances in plant protection products
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1162Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Regulation includes the amendment of the Annex to the Commission Regulation (EU) No 284/2013 setting out the data requirements for plant protection products.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1164Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of the Netherlands. 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…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/777/Add.1
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Regulation includes the amendments of the Annex to the Commission Regulation (EU) No 546/2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform principles for evaluation and authorisation of plant protection product
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1161Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Proposal to amend the Technical and Operational Requirements for the use of the radio frequency spectrum by stations associated with the Limited Aeronautical Mobile Service (SLMA), approved by SOR Act No. 17,207, of December 12, 2023. Comments can be made at: Selecting Public consultation No 51
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1606Comment period closed
WTO notificationNamibiaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
To provide for the administration and supervision of metrology; to designate the Namibian Standards Council as the governance board for metrology; to provide for the functions of the Namibian Standards Institution and the appointment of the head of metrology and other professionals in metrology…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/NAM/12
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This draft Commission Regulation concerns the refusal of authorisation of a health claim made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health in accordance with Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1163Comment period closed
WTO notificationGrenadaTBTProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This is a revision and replaces GDS 6:2019 Specification for Hollow Concrete Blocks. This standard applies to hollow pre-cast concrete blocks made from a mixture of hydraulic (Portland and/or blended) cement, water and suitable aggregates and intended for use in load-bearing masonry walls of…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/GRD/22/Rev.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.