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 notificationKenyaSPSAdopted, 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/SPS/N/KEN/365/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft National Annex gives: The Kenya decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters described in the following subclauses of KS EN 1991-1-2:2002: – 2.4 (4) – 3.1 (10) – 3.3.1.2 (1) – 3.3.1.3 (1) – 3.3.2 (2) – 4.2.2 (2) – 4.3.1 (2)
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1974/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Kenya Standard prescribes the hygienic and quality requirements for handling, processing, storage, and distribution of molluscs intended for direct human consumption or further processing.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1937/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Kenya Standard prescribes the hygienic and quality requirements for handling, processing, storage, and distribution of molluscs intended for direct human consumption or further processing.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/KEN/352/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationArmeniaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft decision amends the Common veterinary (sanitary and veterinary) requirements for goods subject to veterinary control (surveillance) in terms of the following matters: amendments of a legal and technical nature; addition of new terms and definitions used in the text; amendments to…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ARM/66Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document announces EPA's receipt of and solicits public comment on initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. EPA is providing this notice in accordance with the Federal…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3596Comment period closed
WTO notificationArmeniaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft decision provides for the following: transition period extension until 31 December 2036 in order to prolong the period of circulation of diagnostic, disinfectant, disinfestation and deacarisational preparations for veterinary use in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ARM/111Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndonesiaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 22 Year 2026 on Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standard for Building Safety Glass and Panels product produced nationally or imported, distributed, and marketed in Indonesia shall conform to SNI requirements. All Producers who produce these…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IDN/194Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4SPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This Draft Technical Regulation concerns Maximum Residues Limits (MRLs) and acceptable daily intake (ADI) of Veterinary Drugs In Food products and food from animal origin such as milk, eggs, fat, muscle, liver and kidney.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/SAU/399/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Chile issued an addendum on 31 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CHL/860. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 28 October…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/860/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndonesiaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This regulation establishes the duties and responsibilities of Halal Supervisors appointed by domestic or foreign Business Actors to comply with mandatory halal certification requirements.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IDN/193Comment period closed
WTO notificationSpainTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Spain notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 28 August 2026. The comment period closed on 27 October 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ESP/61Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndiaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Safe food and balanced diets for children in school) Amendment Regulations, 2026, relating to the inclusion of definition for food products high in added fat, added sugar or salt in the Regulation.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IND/441Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Notice - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on the draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2319Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Boscalid.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1431Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Chlorothalonil.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1430Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Pyrifluquinazon.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1429Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Tolfenpyrad.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1428Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide /Veterinary drug: Imidacloprid.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1427Comment period closed
WTO notificationIndonesiaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The guideline provides a reference for business actors, Halal Supervisors, Halal Auditors, Halal Product Assurance Inspectors, and other relevant stakeholders in implementing the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) for genetically modified products, with the objectives of ensuring the halal…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/IDN/192Comment 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.