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 notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This regulation establishes a tolerance action for residues of cypermethrin (CASRN 52315-07-8) in or on the food and feed commodity of cacao, dried bean. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the National Confectioners Association submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3590Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
This document announces the Agency'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. The Agency is providing this notice in accordance with…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3589Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Chile notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 25 August 2026. The comment period closed on 24 October 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/896Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Request for comment - In this document, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on proposing to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2310/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft Notification prescribes solar panels as label-controlled products. The label of label-controlled products shall specify the text, pictures, artificial designs, or image as appropriate which shall not cause misunderstandings about the essence of the products and shall be displayed…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/822Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Kombucha.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1135/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft resolution proposes amendments to Normative Instruction (IN) No. 211, of March 1, 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/TBT/N/BRA/1640Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This notification concerns Title III of the proposed regulation concerning the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1235Comments until 22 November 2026
WTO notificationCzechiaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The regulation lays down the metrological and technical requirements for these specified measuring instruments, including the test methods for type approval and verification of specified measuring instruments. Laboratory oscillation-type density meters with sample temperature control or automatic…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CZE/267Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft Notification prescribes inverters for use with solar panels as label-controlled products. The label of label-controlled products shall specify the text, pictures, artificial designs, or image as appropriate which shall not cause misunderstandings about the essence of the products and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/823Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft Notification prescribes batteries for energy storage from solar panels as label-controlled products. The label of label-controlled products shall specify the text, pictures, artificial designs, or image as appropriate which shall not cause misunderstandings about the essence of the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/824Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Adopting QR Code-based new energy efficiency labels (46 product categories): Applying the new label design to all items (except Adapter and Charger) Revision of energy efficiency standards (14 product categories): Electric Refrigerator, Kimchi Refrigerator, Television Sets, Gas Water Heaters…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1376Comment period closed
WTO notificationNigeriaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
1. These regulations apply to all electrical appliances for which Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have been established in Nigeria by the Standards Organistaion of Nigeria (SON), including but not limited to- a) Household refrigerators and freezers (NIS 942); b) Air conditioners (NIS…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/NGA/27Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The notified document establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in vitro Crassula pellucida plants originating in the United States of America.1. The shipment must be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate, issued by the national plant protection organization…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/363Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 24 August 2026. The comment period closed on 23 October 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/362Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for men's thobes, also known as ‘Kanzu’ for general purpose. It does not specify the design and finish of thobe.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1344/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Islamic prayer rugs.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1387/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for ginger and turmeric tonic drinks
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1204/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for kimchi intended for direct human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1201/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sauerkraut intended for human consumption.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1202/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.