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 instant tea of the species Camellia sinensis (Linneaus) O. Kuntze.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1729/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 flavoured black tea.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1749/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The Minister of Public Health hereby issues the draft notification on refurbished medical devices as follows: • Definitions of ‘Refurbished medical device’, ‘Product owner’ and ‘Authorized representative’ • Refurbished medical devices shall be refurbished by the product owner or its authorized…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/825Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The objective of the notified document PMRL2026-09 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fludioxonilthat have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 15 Abyssinian…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1648Comments until 10 November 2026
WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Gulf draft of technical regulation applies to the requirements for Tuscan cigars and cigarettes.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1440Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Gulf draft of technical regulation applies to the requirements for cigarettes.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SAU/1439Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The objective of the notified document PMRL2026-10 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for cyprodinil that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 30 Abyssinian…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1647Comments until 10 November 2026
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for black tea of Camellia sinensis (Linneaus) O. Kuntze. This standard also applies to blended black tea. This standard does not apply to scented or decaffeinated black tea.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1747/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 green tea of Camellia sinensis (Linneaus) O. Kuntze. This standard is not applicable to green tea subject to further processing such as decaffeination or further roasting. This standard does not apply to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1748/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 herbal and fruit infusions intended for human consumption. Any use for medicinal purposes is not within the scope of this standard This Standard excludes infusions from Camellia sinensis.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1731/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for rafter and fascia board brackets intended to support eaves gutters conforming to WD TC 047-02-2024.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1767/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements of major components of the firefighting vehicle commonly referred to as fire engine.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1464/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods of eaves gutters and fittings made from unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) and intended to be used for rainwater drainage.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1766/Add.3Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This standard specifies requirements for production, processing, blending, packaging, labelling and conformity assessment of low carbon tea. It applies to black, green, purple, white, oolong and other tea types obtained from Camellia sinensis, and to tea blends, intended for prepackaged retail or…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2006/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Kenya Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for tea packets and containers. This standard applies to tea packaging for retail in the form of tea bags, tea packets, instant tea and ready to drink tea containers. The standard does not cover tea sacks, which is covered by KS…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2007/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This Kenya Standard specifies the parts of Camellia sinensis (Linneaus) O. Kuntze suitable for making purple tea for consumption as a beverage and the chemical requirements used to indicate that tea from that source has been produced in accordance with good production practice. This standard also…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1983/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Kenya Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for orthodox teas (non-aerated, aerated, semi aerated) processed from green leaf or purple leaf of the species Camellia sinensis (Linneaus)O. Kuntze. This standard does not apply to flavoured teas and decaffeinated orthodox teas
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1982/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Kenya Standard prescribes guidance for collecting and storing samples for analysis for fish and fishery products.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1934/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Kenya Standard specifies the requirements and the methods of test for dried prawns or shrimps.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1936/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Kenya Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for frozen cuttlefish and squids.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1935/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.