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 notificationTanzaniaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tandoori masala intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/477/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for whole and ground Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L). Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/479/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling andtest for biriani masala intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/476/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationTanzaniaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for whole and ground star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f. (Schisandraceae)). Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/478/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationNew ZealandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
New Zealand is consulting on proposed changes to the Organic Products and Production Regulations 2025 and the Organic Standards Regulations 2025. The proposals include changes to the class exemption threshold for very small organic operators, infringement offences and penalties for minor…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/NZL/157Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanTBTEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
Proposal for the additional designation of 4 substances as Shitei Yakubutsu, and their proper uses under the Act.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/914
WTO notificationJordanTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Infants and young children foods – Foods for infants and young children not primarily based on cereals.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/JOR/102Comment 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 ethylene dibromide. The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2317Comment period closed
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. Thermometers used by inspection authorities for temperature checks stipulated by…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CZE/266Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Request for comments - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting public comment on a proposal to remove two legacy test procedures from its signature consumer information program, the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): the Dynamic Rollover Resistance Test…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2318Comment period closed
WTO notificationNew ZealandTBTWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest noticeNew
Clause 4(1) of the Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill (the Bill) adds inhibitor substances to the central definition of ‘agricultural compound’ in the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (ACVM Act), thereby subjecting inhibitors to the requirements of the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/NZL/132/Add.1/Corr.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 20 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/359. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 18…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/359/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 20 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/362. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 18…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/362/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 20 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/360. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 18…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/360/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCosta RicaSPSIn force, according to its latest noticeNew
Costa Rica issued an addendum on 20 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/CRI/361. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 18…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/361/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinese TaipeiTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to amend the 'Technical Specification for the Verification and Inspection of Water Meters by adding Section 4.8, which provides that where a water meter verified for metrological use is fitted with ancillary devices after [Date]…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TPKM/597/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Draft Kenya Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods in the production of cereal-based porridge. This standard does not cover composite flours and complementary feeding meant for ages 6 months to 24 months.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/KEN/381Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies the energy efficiency grades, energy efficiency limit values and test methods for arc welding machines, resistance welding machines and handheld laser welding machines. This document applies to arc welding machines and resistance welding machines designed for industrial and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2331Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies the energy efficiency technical requirements and test methods for domestic gas instantaneous water heaters (including condensing domestic gas instantaneous water heaters) and gas-fired heating and hot water combi-boilers (including condensing gas-fired heating and bathing…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2333Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies the general requirements and basic contents for lift acceptance verification, as well as requirements for verification reports. This document applies to the acceptance verification of passenger elevators, freight elevators, firefighter elevators and explosion-proof…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2334Comment 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.