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.
Source: WTO ePing (opens in a new tab). Summaries by Expodite, which is independent of the WTO.
RSS feed4,844 notifications · Page 35 of 243
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing this proposed rule to put into effect a final monograph for nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen drug products. This proposed rule describes the conditions under which FDA proposes that OTC sunscreen monograph products are…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1443/Add.6Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a broad set of additional measures to strengthen the security and integrity of its equipment authorization program. The measures include bifurcating the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1771/Rev.3/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This draft resolution proposes an amendment to Monograph P67 – Pseudomonas fluorescens, in the List of Active Ingredient Monographs for Pesticides, Disinfectant Sanitizers, and Wood Preservatives, established by Normative Instruction (IN) No. 103 of 19 October 2021, and published in the Official…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2526Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationBrazilSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft resolution proposes the inclusion of active ingredient S26 - SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM on the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservatives, which was published by Normative Instruction 103 on 19 October 2021 in the Brazilian Official…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2489/Add.1Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the certification requirements for the production of pre-basic, basic and certified, and standard seed of pea (Pisum sativum). It covers requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory requirements…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/442/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for deodorants and antiperspirants.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2013/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for cosmetic pencils.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2141/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for avocado oil for cosmetic use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2139/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard provides guidelines for the design and execution of studies to evaluate the performance of mosquito repellents formulated and prepared for spatial application. This guideline applies to products in any formulation intended to be applied in space.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2036/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for spatial application mosquito repellents formulated and prepared as candles.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2133/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for for liquid detergents formulated and prepared as mosquito repellents.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2159/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 1 September 2026, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak has occurred in Maine-et-Loire in France. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/624
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Following to the notice of the Poland chief veterinary officer dated 27 November 2024, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak has occurred in Mazowieckie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie in Poland. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/543/Add.3
WTO notificationBrazilTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Technical regulation which establishes the criteria to determine dimensions, and trade conditions for ceramic building bricks and the like. It revokes Ministerial Act nº127, 29 June 2005.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/419/Add.4
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Order proposes to approve a new Procedure for quality control of medicines during wholesale and retail trade, which establishes the mechanism for conducting incoming quality control of medicines by business entities licensed to conduct wholesale and retail trade in medicinal products, as…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/404Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
ㅇ Revision of the definition provision for the term 'visual data processing device' ㅇ Establishment of a new proviso to exclude Internet Protocol (IP)-based visual data processing devices (IP cameras) from the scope of regulatory application ㅇ Concurrent revision of the 「Notification on Conformity…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1382Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationEcuadorTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 14 September 2026. The measure was first notified on 21 May 2007. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ECU/28/Rev.1Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Proposed rule - In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modify the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) rules to delete the requirement that traditional, Text Telephone (TTY)-based TRS be capable of communicating with the American Standard Code for…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2235/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the certification requirements for pre-basic, basic, and certified seed of cucurbit vegetable crops. It covers requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/441/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft East African Standard specifies the certification requirements for pre-basic, basic, and certified sweetpotato seed (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam). It covers requirements for eligible varieties, application for certification, field requirements, field inspection, requirements for eligible…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/440/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.