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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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  1. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products (16 pages in English).

    The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to require the use of the descriptive designation 'mechanically tenderized' on the labels of raw or partially cooked needle- or blade- tenderized beef products, including beef products injected with marinade or solution, unless such…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/829/Add.6Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, open for comments

    Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device

    Proposed rule - The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to expand opportunities for direct-to-device (D2D) communications by permitting certain unlicensed devices to communicate with satellites on a non-interference basis…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2322Comments until 7 December 2026

  3. WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Resolution 1.415, 11 August 2026

    This draft resolution proposes amendments to Normative Instruction (IN) No. 211, of 1 March 2023, which establishes the technological functions, maximum limits, and conditions of use for food additives and processing aids authorized for use in foods.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2527Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef

    Notice; request for comments - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comments concerning revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef. This request for comments stems from an American Wagyu Association petition…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/925/Rev.2/Add.1Comments until 7 December 2026

  5. WTO notificationSwitzerlandSPSCorrected since it was notified

    Proposed measure from Switzerland: food

    Switzerland issued a correction on 9 September 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CHE/85. The measure was first notified on 20 January 2022. The comment period closed on 1 August 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHE/85/Add.1/Corr.1Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    The draft Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine 'On Approval of the Requirements for the Composition of Food for Special Medical Purposes'

    The draft Order provides for the approval of mandatory requirements for the composition of food for special medical purposes. The draft Requirements classify food for special medical purposes into three categories: nutritionally complete food with a standard nutrient formulation; nutritionally…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/270/Rev.1Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Technical requirements for vehicle cryptography application

    This document specifies the technical requirements for cryptographic applications in vehicles and the determination of identical type, and describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to M-category and N-category vehicles. The relevant vehicle-side components that realize…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2359Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Sunglasses and sunglare filters Part 1: General requirements

    ‌This document specifies the classification, requirements, selection of test samples, marking, and additional information for plano sunglasses and sunglass lenses. This document applies to the manufacture, sale, and inspection of sunglasses (including clip-on and fit-over sunglasses) and sunglass…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2360Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationUgandaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    DUS 2245:2026, Safety of foodstuffs — Requirements, Second Edition

    This Draft Uganda Standard specifies general food safety requirements for food intended for human consumption or further processing in particular, where there is no specific product standard. It provides the basic requirements to be met for a food to be passed as safe.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2098/Rev.1Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationUgandaSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    DUS 2245:2026, Safety of foodstuffs — Requirements, Second edition

    This Draft Uganda Standard specifies general food safety requirements for food intended for human consumption or further processing in particular, where there is no specific product standard. It provides the basic requirements to be met for a food to be passed as safe.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/416/Rev.1Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4SPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Authorized Probiotics in animal feed

    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/SPS/N/SAU/623Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4SPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    General principles for Pet Food

    This Technical Regulation specifies the general requirements to be met by prepackaged pet foods and feeds, and also includes the requirements for their labeling.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/622Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Order of the Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine 'On Approval of Functional Safety Requirements for the Type-Approval of Agricultural and Forestry Vehicles'

    The draft Order proposes to approve requirements for functional safety for the type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles, as well as systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, which will establish detailed technical requirements and test procedures. The…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/400Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Limit of harmful substances in adhesives

    This document specifies the product classification, limit requirements for hazardous substances, inspection rules, and packaging and marking for adhesives, and describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to solvent-based, water-based and solvent-free adhesives. This document…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2351Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety rules of static electricity in the rubber industry

    This document specifies the core methods for electrostatic control during the production of rubber products, protective measures against electrostatic hazards, management requirements, and specifications for electrostatic testing. This document applies to the engineering design and electrostatic…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2352Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C.,The specification for limit on harmful element content of the heavy nonferrous metal concentrates products

    This document specifies the limit values for the content of harmful elements in heavy nonferrous metal concentrates products, their test methods and the inspection rules. This document applies to the import trade in heavy nonferrous metal concentrates products.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2353Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Technical specification for operating safety of agricultural machinery

    This document specifies the operational safety requirements for complete agricultural machinery and their test methods. This document applies to tractors, tractor towing trailer for transportation, agricultural trailers (semi-trailers and full trailers), and combine harvesters for grain, corn and…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2354Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C, Chinese name for fertilizers—General requirements

    This document specifies the basic principles, general requirements, rules for naming common names, and content for labeling of Chinese names for fertilizer. This document applies to the naming, use, and labeling management of Chinese names for all types of fertilizer products produced (including…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2355Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Rules for classification and labelling of chemicals—Part 7: Flammable liquids

    This document specifies the classification criteria, the decision logic and guidance, and the labelling of flammable liquids. This document applies to the classification and labelling of flammable liquids in accordance with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2356Comment period closed

What SPS and TBT mean

SPSSanitary and phytosanitary measures

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.

TBTTechnical barriers to trade

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.

Commenting on a notification

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.

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