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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 notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Specification for classification and labelling of chemicals—Part 15: Oxidizing solids

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

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2357Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Four-stroke cycle motorcycle gasoline engine oils

    This document specifies the terminology and definitions, classification and marking, technical requirements and test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation, and storage of lubricating oils for four-stroke spark-ignition gasoline engines equipped with a common oil sump. This…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2358Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1255: 2024, Baby pacifier/soother — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for baby pacifiers/soothers. This standard is not applicable to fruit pacifier.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2150/Add.1Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTProposed 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/TBT/N/SAU/1443Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1256: 2024, Plastic cup — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for plastic cups, with or without handles used for food contact. This standard is not applicable to disposable plastic cups and medical cups.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2149/Add.1Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1257:2024, Plastic plate — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for plastic plate used for food contact. This standard is not applicable to disposable plastic plate.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2144/Add.1Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1258:2024, Plastic table — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for plastic tables intended for indoor and outdoor use.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2143/Add.1Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1279:2024, Duster — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for materials, design and construction, and performance of chalkboard dusters used for erasing chalk markings from chalkboards or blackboards.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2187/Add.1Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1265: 2025, Pea seed — Requirements for certification, First Edition

    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/TBT/N/UGA/2153/Add.1Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1264: 2025,Vegetable seed — Requirements for certification: Part 1 — cucurbit, First Edition

    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/TBT/N/UGA/2152/Add.1Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1263:2025, Sweetpotato seed — Requirements for certification, First Edition

    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/TBT/N/UGA/2151/Add.1Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    DEAS 1278:2025, Crayon and pastel — Specification, First Edition

    This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling, and test methods for crayons and pastels used for drawing purposes.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2188/Add.1Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'Certain Issues Related to the Importation and Quality Control of Medicines'

    The draft Resolution has been developed with the aim of regulating the procedures for the importation of medicinal products (excluding active pharmaceutical ingredients) into Ukraine, conducting state quality control of imported medicinal products in a state laboratory or a laboratory authorized…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/384/Rev.1Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Proposed measure from Costa Rica: Plants, live

    Costa Rica notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 7 September 2026. The comment period closed on 6 November 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/365Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    National Standard of the P.R.C., Steel sheet and strip for welded gas cylinders

    This document specifies the designation method for steel sheet and strip used in welded gas cylinders, as well as the ordering content, manufacturing process, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking, and quality certificate. This document applies to hot-rolled…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2350Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationIndonesiaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Consumer goods, particularly goods derived from or containing animal-derived materials.

    The guideline establishes requirements for the implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) and halal certification for consumer goods, particularly goods derived from or containing animal-derived materials. It covers general goods primarily made from animal-derived materials…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/IDN/195Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    1,2-Dichloropropane Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment

    Notice of availability and request for comment - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on a draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,2- dichloropropane. The purpose of risk evaluations under…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2321Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine Standards

    Advanced notice of proposed rulemaking - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting pre- proposal comments on a rulemaking effort known as the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI). This advance notice describes EPA's plans for a new rulemaking that would establish new emission standards…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1567/Add.4Comment 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.

Enquiry points are listed on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)

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