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 notificationEl SalvadorTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 15 July 2026. The comment period closed on 13 September 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SLV/242Comment period closed
WTO notificationEl SalvadorTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 15 July 2026. The comment period closed on 13 September 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/SLV/241Comment period closed
WTO notificationUkraineTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft Resolution has been developed to establish a unified mechanism for state supervision (control) in the field of medicinal products, aligned with the legislation of the European Union. The draft Resolution proposes to approve: • the Procedure for Conducting Pre-Licensing Inspections, which…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/397Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposed rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulatory amendments to certain compliance provisions and test procedures related to model year (MY) 2027 and later heavy-duty highway engines. These amendments would include changes to the regulatory useful life periods…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2301Comment 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 trailers and semi-trailers. This draft National Technical Regulation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/434Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Chile notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 15 July 2026. The comment period closed on 13 September 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/891Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The objective of the notified document PMRL2025-27 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spidoxamat that have been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.5 Stone fruits…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1624/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUgandaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the construction and performance requirements for institutional cookstoves (ICS) using solid biomass fuels having firepower greater than 10 kW. This document includes specifications that apply to fixed or portable stoves used in institutions.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2269/Rev.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
The mandatory standard for aquatic toys the Consumer Goods (Aquatic Toys) Safety Standard 2020 (the mandatory standard) was first introduced in 1986 to ensure aquatic toys supplied in Australia have key safety features and labelling to reduce the risk of serious injury or death to children from…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/AUS/191/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationCanadaSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
The objective of the notified document PMRL2025-23 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limit (MRL) for ethiprole that has been proposed by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.1 Sugarcane cane 1…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1619/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
This draft establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of propagative material (Category 4) of gypsophila (Gypsophila spp.) from any origin.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2353/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Approves the Metrological Technical Regulation that establishes the criteria to be observed in the manufacture and use of materialized volume measures, 100mL graduated cylinders with ground glass and lid, set in the Annex- Consolidated. The following are revoked: I - Inmetro Ordinance 528, 3…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1140/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBrazilTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Approves the regulatory agenda of the National Nuclear Safety Authority for the 2026–2027 biennium, prepared by the Standardization Division (DINORM), as set forth in Annex 1.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/1635
WTO notificationBrazilTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceNew
Draft Bill establishing maximum limit of lead in paints and materials similar to Surface coating, elaborated in the category of the National Commission Chemical Safety Agency (CONASQ), with a coordination of the Ministry of the Environment (Ministério do Meio Ambiente-MMA). Informed and identified…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/BRA/768/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 14 July 2026. The comment period closed on 12 September 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/332Comment period closed
WTO notificationNicaraguaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Nicaragua notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 14 July 2026. The comment period closed on 12 September 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/NIC/333Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium sulphate, anhydrous. for industrial use
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1640Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for chlorinated lime commonly known as bleaching powder or chloride of lime.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1639Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution used for water treatment intended for human consumption. This standard does not apply to sodium hypochlorite solutions used for general disinfecting and bleaching.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1638Comment period closed
WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The draft national technical regulation specifies the limits of mycotoxin contamination in food and related management requirements. The draft national technical regulation applies to: a) Organizations and individuals importing, producing, and trading food products at risk of mycotoxin…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/433Comment 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.