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 notificationChileSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Chile notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 28 July 2026. The comment period closed on 26 September 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/893Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
SDA/MAPA Ordinance opens a 75-day period for public consultation to establish the technical regulation of refined vegetable oils from cottonseed, canola, sunflower, corn and soybeans, defining the official classification standard, with identity and quality requirements, sampling, presentation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1593/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This provides information about a proposed designation of plant species that need notification prior to their seed importation. This notification also provides the proposed due date of the notification.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1425Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Draft Rwanda standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for liquid mouthwash. This Rwanda standard is not applicable to other delivery systems (e.g. mouth sprays, foams, powders). It is not applicable to mouthwash for prescription only.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1464Comment period closed
WTO notificationRwandaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Committee Draft Rwanda Standard provides information and recommendations for vertical glazing in the external walls and interiors of buildings, with respect to: a) structural sealant glazing; b) bolt fixed structural glazing; c) frameless doors and entrances; d) mirrors; e) bolt fixed…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1466Comment period closed
WTO notificationJapanSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposal for the amendments of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the agricultural chemical: Acephate. Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Current MRL(mg/kg) Maize 0.3 0.5 Hay 0.4 3 Note: - Residue definition for enforcement: Sum of acephate and its metabolite methamidophos converted to…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/JPN/1424Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This draft resolution proposes the inclusion of rice, oats, rye, barley, millet, wheat, and triticale in Monograph A72 - NONANIC ACID, in the List of Monographs on Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products, and Wood Preservatives, published by Normative Instruction 103 on 19…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2481/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Proposed rule - The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is proposing permanent regulations per Public Resources Code sections 14530.5 and 14536 in response to Senate Bill (SB) 1013 (2021–22 Regular Session) that would incorporate the new beverages and beverage containers…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2081/Rev.1/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft National Technical Regulation specifies: - Permitted tolerances for dimensions and mass of motor vehicles, construction machinery, and vehicle components during inspection, testing, and certification of technical safety and environmental protection; in technical safety and environmental…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/437Comment period closed
WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft National Technical Regulation establishing mandatory safety requirements applicable to the research, production, trading, storage, transportation, use and disposal of consumer fireworks and display fireworks. The draft National Technical Regulation applies to agencies, organizations and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/436Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft notification repeals the existing notifications prescribing categories of label-controlled goods and prescribes revised categories of goods as label-controlled goods under the Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522 (1979). The prescribed goods fall within the following categories: household…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/819Comment period closed
WTO notificationEcuadorTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 27 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 16 May 2019. The comment period closed on 25 September 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ECU/428/Rev.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationEcuadorTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 27 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 17 May 2019. The comment period closed on 25 September 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ECU/432/Rev.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationEcuadorTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 27 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 26 June 2020. The comment period closed on 25 September 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ECU/484/Rev.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited KingdomTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
These regulations propose to introduce a ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic. There will be exemptions for wet wipes intended for medical and industrial uses, and for business-to-business sales. The legislation provides a transition period of 18-months for businesses to make…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/GBR/92/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft National Technical Regulation specifies technical requirements for the inspection, testing, and certification of technical safety quality and environmental protection in the production, assembly, and importation of new motorcycles and mopeds. This draft National Technical Regulation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/438Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has proposed the Draft Notification of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission regarding Technical Standards for Radiation Exposure Safety Standard for Radiocommunication Equipment. The technical standard revises the…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/817Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Ministerial Regulation mandates DC circuit-breakers to conform to the Thai Industrial Standard TIS 60947 Part 2–25xx(20xx) Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear – Part 2: Circuit-breakers.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/816Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to issue an order that would repeal the color additive regulation that allows for the use of Citrus Red No. 2 for coloring the skins of mature oranges. Based on certification data, it appears that Citrus Red No. 2 is no longer used for…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3584Comment period closed
WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The proposed administrative issuance establishes and provides the guidelines for enhanced regulatory support and priority processing lanes for eligible licensing and registration applications involving locally produced pharmaceutical products.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/373Comment 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.