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 notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Law of Ukraine 'On Biocidal Products' is intended to regulate legal relations concerning the approval of active substances used in biocidal products, the state registration, production, making available on the market, placing on the market and safe use of biocidal products and treated…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/214/Rev.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Law of Ukraine 'On Biocidal Products' establishes a regulatory framework for the approval of active substances used in biocidal products and the state registration, production, making available on the market, placing on the market and use of biocidal products and treated articles. It…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/272/Rev.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft resolution establishes the maximum tolerated limits (LMT) of contaminants in food. This draft resolution aims to maintain convergence to international standards: MERCOSUR. This draft resolution will also be notified to TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2385/Add.1Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The draft Law proposes to establish organisational, technical and environmental requirements for producers and economic operators involved in the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), including its collection, storage, transportation, recycling, recovery and disposal. The…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/405Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationIndonesiaTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The guideline establishes requirements for the implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) and halal certification for medical devices and Household Health Supplies (PKRT). It covers medical devices derived from or containing animal-derived materials and/or alcohol that enter or…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IDN/196Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationBrazilTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Conformity assessment procedure for helmets (safety headgear) used by motorcycles (or similar vehicles) drivers and passengers by a compulsory third party certification carried out by an accredited body.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/384/Add.16Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) contain detailed testing procedures for generating consumer information about the treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance of passenger car tires. To ensure the uniformity of treadwear grades, the grading procedures specify a 400-mile test…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/869/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationSwitzerlandTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Amendments in the lists of products and substances authorised to be used in organic production, in particular: plant protection products, fertilisers, feed material, feed additives and food additives and processing aids.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHE/302/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationSaudi ArabiaSPSWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeEmergencyNew
Following the WOAH report dated 23 December 2025, a Newcastle virus outbreak has occurred in Małopolskie in Poland. In compliance with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.9, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/610/Add.1
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for coconut oil for cosmetic use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2257/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 sesame oil for cosmetic use.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2256/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 ghee butter for cosmetic use. This draft standard does not cover the ghee butter for which therapeutic claims are made.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2255/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationDenmarkTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The executive order consist of technical requirement for vehicles and vehicle equipment.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/DNK/149Comments until 20 November 2026
WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Technical Regulation specifies the requirements for the types of bacteria, yeasts, or Molds authorized for use as probiotics in the manufacture of animal feed.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1444Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This standard specifies the terms, definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, identification, transportation and storage of feeding bottles and teats.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/1413/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of pomegranate fruit and establishing phytosanitary requirements for pomegranate arils (Punica granatum) produced in Peru. The consignments must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate, issued by the National…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2529Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Order provides for the approval of mandatory requirements for the composition of food for total diet replacement for weight control, including certain food safety requirements. The draft Requirements specify the substances that may be used in food for total diet replacement for weight…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/276Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Order establishes mandatory requirements for the composition and characteristics of food for special medical purposes in line with relevant European Union legislation, including Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/128. The draft Requirements classify…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/401Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The Minimum Requirements for Biological Products will be amended as follows: ・Regarding the standard for 'Recombinant Adsorbed Hepatitis B Vaccine (Prepared from Yeast)', 'Tests on vector and inserted gene' will be amended to 'Tests on inserted gene'. ・Regarding the standard for 'Freeze-dried Live…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/915Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Order provides for the approval of mandatory requirements for the composition of food for total diet replacement for weight control. The draft Requirements stipulate that food for total diet replacement for weight control is intended to replace the entire daily diet. The draft…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/402Comment 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.