WTO notifications

WTO notification/Czechia/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

General Measure No 0111-OOP-C106-26 – metrological and technical requirements for the type approval, verification and testing of specified measuring instruments: ‘measuring…

The regulation lays down the metrological and technical requirements for these specified measuring instruments, including the test methods for type approval and verification of specified measuring instruments. Measuring systems for determining the energy value of energy gases and their mixtures…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CZE/269Comments until 11 November 2026

WTO notification/Costa Rica/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Adopted measure from Costa Rica: Air conditioning machines

Costa Rica issued an addendum on 23 September 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/CRI/189. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 18…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CRI/189/Add.44Comment period closed

WTO notification/Thailand/SPS/Emergency measure, may already apply/Emergency

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Finland to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area of Finland. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/815

WTO notification/Brazil/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Inmetro Ordinance 35, 29 January 2020.

This Ordinance establishes the deadlines for the purposes of tacit approval for the public acts of release of responsibility of Inmetro, as provided in the caput of art. 10 of Decree No. 10.178, 18 December 2019

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1077/Add.12

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1786 of 23 July 2026 concerning the authorisation of basil tincture from Ocimum basilicum L. as a feed additive for all animal…

The substance covered by the Act was authorised as a feed additive for all animal species. An application was submitted for the reauthorisation of this substance in accordance with article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. Based on the favourable conclusions of a scientific assessment of the…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/969

WTO notification/Costa Rica/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Proposed measure from Costa Rica: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose

Costa Rica issued an addendum on 22 September 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/CRI/150. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 9…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CRI/150/Add.1

WTO notification/Brazil/SPS/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft. Updates the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of grains of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) produced in the Arab Republic of Egypt

Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the import of grains of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) produced in Egypt. The consignments must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate and an Additional Declaration, issued by the National Plant Protection Organization…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2535Comments until 21 November 2026

WTO notification/Brazil/SPS/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft - Updates the phytosanitary requirements for the the import of fresh fruits of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) produced in the United States of America

Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the import of fresh fruits of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) produced in the United States of America. The consignments must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate and an Additional Declaration, issued by the National…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2536Comments until 21 November 2026

WTO notification/Brazil/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Ministerial Act n 265, 23th May 2012 (15 pages, in Portuguese).

The Act establishes criteria for the program of conformity assessment for Metal Cooking Pots for Home Use in order to use the Conformity Identification Label. Its focus is on safety in the use of the product, targeting the prevention of accidents consumption.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/497/Add.7Comment period closed

WTO notification/Brazil/TBT/Corrected since it was notified

Ministerial Act: Nº 322, 21 July 2011 (2 pages, in Portuguese).

The Act establishes new requirements and characteristics for the conformity assessment of plugs and sockets.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/502/Add.2/Corr.1

WTO notification/Jordan/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

DJS 2439:2026 Spices and condiments – Mate

This Jordanian Standard specifies the requirements that shall be met by dry maté intended for use in the preparation of maté beverage extract.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/106Comments until 21 November 2026

WTO notification/China/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

National Standard of the P.R.C.,General technical requirements for B mode ultrasonic diagnostic equipment

This document specifies the requirements for B mode ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to B mode ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, including the two-dimensional grayscale imaging part of color Doppler diagnostic ultrasonic equipment…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2361Comments until 21 November 2026

WTO notification/China/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

National Standard of the P.R.C., Intelligent and connected vehicles—Road traffic rules compliance test content and methods

This document specifies the general requirements, test items, and test methods for the compliance testing of road traffic rules applicable to intelligent and connected vehicles. This document applies to intelligent connected vehicles equipped with automated driving systems; for other road…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2362Comments until 21 November 2026

WTO notification/Costa Rica/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Proposed measure from Costa Rica: Pharmaceutical products

Costa Rica notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 22 September 2026. Comments are open until 21 November 2026.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CRI/212Comments until 21 November 2026

WTO notification/Brazil/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Inmetro Ordinance Nº 605, 12 December 2013 (16 pages, in Portuguese).

Conformity Assessment Procedures for Water dispensers by a compulsory third party certification, carried out by an accredited body with a focus on safety requirements and performance, consumer health and energy efficiency. It revokes Inmetro Ordinance Nº 191/2003 and Inmetro Ordinance Nº 93/2007…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/569/Add.6/Corr.2Comment period closed

WTO notification/Brazil/TBT/Corrected since it was notified

Ordinance 62, 31 March 2026

Approves the Inmetro Normative Instruction and the Conformity Assessment Requirements for In-House Equipment Inspection Services - Consolidated.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1627/Corr.1

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Corrected since it was notified

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/164 of 26 January 2026 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of an aqueous solution of choline chloride and a preparation of…

The substance and the preparation covered by the Act are authorised for a period of ten years as feed additives for all animal species in the additive category ‘nutritional additives’ and in the functional group ‘vitamins, pro-vitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effect’…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/914/Corr.1

WTO notification/Mexico/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Proposed measure from Mexico: lighting

Mexico notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 21 September 2026. Comments are open until 20 November 2026.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/MEX/583Comments until 20 November 2026

WTO notification/Mexico/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Proposed measure from Mexico: lighting

Mexico notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 21 September 2026. Comments are open until 20 November 2026.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/MEX/582Comments until 20 November 2026

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Revision to Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Standards for Consumer Products and Technical Corrections

Notice of proposed rulemaking - This proposed rulemaking revises Chapter 7 of Title 20 District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) to update and strengthen Volatile Organic Compound ('VOC') emissions standards for consumer products sold or manufactured for sale in the District of Columbia…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/275/Rev.1Comment period closed