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 notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for iron bio-fortified dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2081/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
The draft Resolution provides for the approval of the Procedure for establishing maximum residue limits of active substances contained in veterinary medicinal products, in particular: • establishing the procedure for submitting application for the setting of maximum residue limits and the list of…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/264/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
・Regulations for Terminal Facilities Japan will review the following items added to the technical standards for terminal equipment: (1) setting and changing identification codes (IDs/passwords), (2) security software updates, and (3) security measures related to physical and logical interfaces…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/907/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to establish the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Brazil of hairy vetch seeds (Vicia villosa) (category 4) produced in Argentina.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2482/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Order provides for amendments to the Hygienic Requirements for the Production and Circulation of Natural Mineral Waters and Spring Waters, approved by Order of the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine No. 741 of 12 April 2021, notified in documents…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/277
WTO notificationSwitzerlandTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
As part of the present revision of the Energy Efficiency Ordinance of November 1, 2017 (EnEV; SR 730.02), adaptations to EU law are being made. Energy efficiency requirements are adapted to EU law in Annexes 1.18 (Local Space Heaters) and 2.2 (external power supplies). The existing exception to EU…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHE/303Comments until 16 November 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified seed of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1934/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationVietnamSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The Draft Circular consolidates and updates Viet Nam's rules on the management of livestock breeds and livestock breed products. It covers the international exchange of rare and precious animal genetic resources; the export or international exchange of livestock breeds and livestock breed products…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/193Comments until 16 November 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for fish sausages intended for human consumption. This standard applies to fresh fish sausage, cooked fish sausage, smoked fish sausage, dried fish sausage and fermented fish sausage
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1952/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This Gulf draft of technical regulation applies to the requirements for Hand Rolling Tobacco.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1255/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African standard provides guidelines for processing, handling and storing of smoked fish, smoke-flavoured fish, smoke-dried fish and smoked fish products intended for human consumption. This code of practice applies to all fish species.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2010/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationPeruTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Peru notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 17 September 2026. Comments are open until 16 November 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PER/183Comments until 16 November 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for fish protein concentrate intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1953/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Costa Rica notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 17 September 2026. Comments are open until 16 November 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/369Comments until 16 November 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the minimum energy performance and energy labelling requirements for electrical non-ducted single-split, self-contained air-cooled air conditioners, air-to-air reversible heat pumps, and portable air conditioners, with a rated cooling output of up to 16…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1942/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fortified milled maize (corn) products prepared from the grains of common maize (Zea mays L.) intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2164/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard provides guidelines on the design of asphalt paving mixtures to be used for general asphalt pavements. These guidelines are applicable to the design of Hot Mix Asphalts (HMA) produced from new (virgin) asphalt materials and Reclaimed (Recycled) Asphalt Materials in…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1936/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for skin applied mosquito repellent wipes.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/1800/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Amendments to exhaust gas regulations for diesel-fueled special large motor vehicles and special small motor vehicles with a maximum engine output ranging from 19 kW to 560 kW are proposed as follows: i) Introduction of Particle Number (PN) emission standards; and ii) Strengthening of Particulate…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/916Comments until 16 November 2026
WTO notificationBrazilTBTCorrected since it was notifiedNew
The Act establishes criteria for the program of conformity assessment for Breast Implants, under the regime of Health Surveillance, by the compulsory certification mechanism.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/475/Add.4/Corr.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.