WTO notifications

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products

Proposed rule - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the incorporation by reference of several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) due to the standards…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/827/Rev.5/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

In the Matter of Upper C-band (3.98-4.2 GHz)

Proposed rule - In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on proposed rule changes that would expand the ecosystem for next generation wireless services in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band (C-band) by making as much as 180, and at least 100…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2252/Add.4Comment period closed

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Additional Reconsideration Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate…

Proposed rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for the Crude Oil and Natural Gas Source Category to address additional concerns raised with prior regulatory amendments finalized in March 2024…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/1802/Rev.2Comments until 16 December 2026

WTO notification/Japan/TBT/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

Partial Amendment of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act, etc.

Addition of various requirements based on the contents of the latest version of CISPR 11, reduction of the gap between CISPR 11 and existing regulation with domestic deviation, changes in the classification of Equipment Utilizing High Frequency Current(prescribed in Article 100 of the Radio Act)…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/JPN/887/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/Tanzania/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

MMDC 3 (4957) DTZS, Petroleum Coke — Specification, First edition

This draft Tanzania Standard prescribes the technical requirements, sampling methods, and test procedures for Raw Petroleum Coke (RPC) and Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC). It applies to petroleum coke intended for use in the manufacture of electrodes, carbon and graphite products, carbon anodes…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1686Comments until 28 December 2026

WTO notification/Vietnam/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft Decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decrees in the field of manufacturing, assembling and importing road motor vehicles and the Decree detailing a…

The draft Decree amends and supplements a number of articles of Decree No. 116/2017/NĐ-CP dated 17 October 2017 (as amended and supplemented by Decrees No. 17/2020/NĐ-CP, No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP and No. 117/2026/NĐ-CP), Decree No. 60/2023/NĐ-CP dated 16 August 2023 (as amended and supplemented by Decree…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/460Comments until 28 December 2026

WTO notification/Australia/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Proposal P1067 – Health Star Rating System: 2nd Call for Submissions and Supporting Documents.

FSANZ has prepared a proposed draft amendment to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to mandate the display of a Health Star Rating (HSR) symbol on food for sale in Australia and New Zealand. The 2nd call for submissions provides FSANZ’s assessment and the proposed draft…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/AUS/198/Rev.1Comments until 28 December 2026

WTO notification/Ukraine/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Law of Ukraine of 13 October 2026 No. 5013 'On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Certain Other Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Postponement of the Introduction of…

The Law amends the Tax Code of Ukraine and certain other laws to postpone the introduction of the electronic traceability system of the circulation of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and liquids used in electronic cigarettes. The Law postpones the introduction of the electronic excise stamp…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/422Comments until 27 November 2026

WTO notification/Thailand/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft MOPH Notification (No. …) B.E....., issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) Re: 'Cow’s Milk' (No.3)

This draft notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E..... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: 'Cow’s Milk ' (No. 3) amends the definitions of 'fresh plain fluid cow's milk' and 'recombined milk', as well as the name designations of these food products. a. Amend…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/829Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/Thailand/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft MOPH Notification (No. …) B.E....., issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: 'Flavoured Milk' (No.3);

This draft notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E..... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) Re: 'Flavoured Milk ' (No. 3) amends the labelling requirements for name designations of flavoured milk. The main objective is to revise and clarify the food name…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/828Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/Burundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

DEAS 1379: 2026 Siting of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) automotive retail outlets — Requirements

This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for the design, construction and operation of LPG storage and dispensing facilities located at automotive retail sites where LPG is sold to the public as a motor vehicle fuel.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/BDI/833Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/Thailand/SPS/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft MOPH Notification (No. …) B.E. …, issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) Re: 'Cow’s Milk' (No. 3)

This draft notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E.... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: 'Cow’s Milk' (No. 3) amends the definitions of 'fresh plain fluid cow's milk' and 'recombined milk', as well as the name designations of these food products. a. Amend the…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/817Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/Thailand/SPS/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft MOPH Notification (No. …) B.E. …, issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: 'Flavoured Milk' (No. 3)

This draft notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E.... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) Re: 'Flavoured Milk' (No. 3) amends the labelling requirements for name designations of flavoured milk. The main objective is to revise and clarify the food name…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/816Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, open for comments

Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards

Notice of proposed rulemaking - The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposes to update the Hazardous Materials Regulations to adopt certain international regulations and standards related to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions…

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2325Comments until 28 December 2026

WTO notification/Macao/SPS/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Administrative Regulation No. 27/2026 Amendment to Administrative Regulation No. 23/2018 'Maximum Limits of Heavy Metal Contaminants in Food'

To further safeguard public health, enhance the efficiency of risk management, and promote harmonization between local regulations and international standards, the Macao Special Administrative Region Government has amended Administrative Regulation No. 23/2018 'Maximum Limits of Heavy Metal…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/MAC/23/Rev.1

WTO notification/United States/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Shrimp Labeling

Proposed rule - The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is changing rules to require shrimp wholesalers to label where shrimp comes from. These changes help consumers know where shrimp comes from and promote transparency for Texas seafood markets.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2324Comment period closed

WTO notification/Chile/TBT/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Reglamenta Ley N°21.349 Que establece normas sobre composición, etiquetado y comercialización de los fertilizantes y bioestimulantes (Implementing regulations for Law No. 21.349…

The notified text establishes the requirements for the National Single Register that manufacturers, formulators, producers, marketers or distributors, packers, importers and exporters of fertilizers and biostimulants must join. It also establishes a classification for fertilizers and biostimulants…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/586/Add.2Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, open for comments

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 as regards combined nomenclature (CN) codes

Implementing Regulation 2019/2072 contains the list of Union quarantine pests, protected zone quarantine pests and regulated non-quarantine pests (RNQPs). Furthermore, it lays down phytosanitary import and internal movement requirements for plants, plant products and other objects that may pose a…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/986Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/Costa Rica/SPS/Proposed measure, open for comments

Proposed measure from Costa Rica: Soya beans, whether or not broken

Costa Rica notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 28 October 2026. Comments are open until 27 December 2026.

Symbol: G/SPS/N/CRI/374Comments until 27 December 2026

WTO notification/Ukraine/SPS/In force, according to its latest notice

The draft Order of the Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine 'On Amendments to the List of food products of non-animal origin and feedstuffs of non-animal origin, the…

The draft Order proposes amendments to the List of food products of non-animal origin and feedstuffs of non-animal origin, the consignments of which are subject to enhanced state control when imported (sent) into the customs territory of Ukraine, approved by Order of the Ministry of Agrarian…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/275/Add.1