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.
Source: WTO ePing (opens in a new tab). Summaries by Expodite, which is independent of the WTO.
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WTO notificationChileSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Chile notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 2 July 2026. The comment period closed on 31 August 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/888Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The proposed amendment seeks to: 1. Revise the limit of mycotoxin in Corn; 2. Revise the lists of food ingredients in [Annex 2]; 3. Establish and revise maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides in food [106 pesticides including Natamycin]; 4. Establish and revise general test methods; 5…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/KOR/849Comment period closed
WTO notificationChileSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Chile notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 2 July 2026. The comment period closed on 31 August 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHL/889Comment period closed
WTO notificationThailandTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
(1) The following Notifications of the Ministry of Public Health shall be repealed: - Notification of the Ministry of Public Health regarding the Import Exemption from Compliance with the Hazardous Substances Act, B.E. 2535 (1992), relating to Notification, Application for Licensing and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/THA/811Comment period closed
WTO notificationDominicaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This standard defines the requirements for three grades of honey produced by Apis mellifera and Meliponini sp. bees in Dominica. It regulates everything from hygienic production, storage, and packaging to the mandatory testing and labeling needed for commercial sale.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/DMA/29Comment period closed
WTO notificationPeruTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Peru notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 2 July 2026. The comment period closed on 31 August 2026.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/PER/179Comment period closed
WTO notificationDominicaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This standard establishes mandatory information required on labels for all end-user pesticides, including aerosol insecticides. It does not apply to human pharmaceuticals or to active ingredients and bulk formulations used strictly in industrial settings for reformulation or disposal.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/DMA/30Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance buprofezin is not renewed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. EU Member States shall withdraw authorisations for plant protection products containing buprofezin as an active substance. The…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1218Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Delete the quality requirements for moisture content, ash content, and higher heating value from the quality criteria for Agglomerated wood charcoal and Wood charcoal, and newly establish fixed carbon content as a quality requirement for Wood charcoal ([Annex 14], [Annex 15]). Add safe use…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1359Comment period closed
WTO notificationSouth KoreaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The proposed amendment seeks to: 1. Establish requirements for Cell-based food ingredients; 2. Establish food type, the standard and specifications for Cell-based processed foods.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/KOR/848Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinese TaipeiTBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
In response to concerns regarding the quality of household polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves and the risks associated with excessive levels of plasticizers, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to require that household PVC gloves be subject to mandatory inspection…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/TPKM/591/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The Standards (Testing and Designation of Laboratories) Regulations, 2026 establish a legal framework for the designation, oversight, and operation of testing laboratories by the Kenya Bureau of Standards under the Standards Act (Cap. 496). The Regulations provide for the establishment of KEBS…
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2090Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The Standards (Product Certification) Regulations, 2026 provide a regulatory framework for the administration and use of Product Certification Marks in Kenya, including the Standardization Mark and the Diamond Mark of Quality. The Regulations prescribe eligibility requirements, application…
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Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2088Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaSPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Based on the actual situation of quarantine supervision work in recent years, the Administrative measures consolidate the following regulations: Measures on the Quarantine and Administration of Hereditary Substance of Inward Animals (Decree No. 47 of the former General Administration of Quality…
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Symbol: G/SPS/N/CHN/1354/Rev.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies the technical requirements for detecting and avoidance capability of civil unmanned aircraft system and describes the corresponding test methods. This document applies to the development, manufacturing, delivery, and use of civil unmanned aircraft system.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2260Comment period closed
WTO notificationKenyaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
The Standards (Scientific and Industrial Metrology) Regulations, 2026 establish Kenya’s framework for scientific and industrial measurements, calibration, and metrology services. The Regulations designate Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) as the National Metrology Institute, provide for licensing…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/2089Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies data recording requirements of flight control systems for civil unmanned aircraft and describes corresponding test methods. This document applies to the development, manufacturing, delivery, and use of unmanned aircraft systems.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2261Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Enterprises and public institutions that produce or import new chemical substances shall apply to the competent department of ecology and environment under the State Council for a registration certificate. This Measure mainly stipulates the legislative purpose, scope of application, registration…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/1351/Rev.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies the cybersecurity technical requirements and test methods for the data link of civil unmanned aircraft. This document applies to the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of the data links for civil unmanned aircraft. This document does not apply to model…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2262Comment period closed
WTO notificationChinaTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This document specifies the technical requirements and test of automobile seats, their anchorages and any head restraints. This document applies to： a) Seats, seat anchorages and head restraints of category M1 and N vehicles; b) Seats, seat anchorages and head restraints of category M2 and M3…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHN/2263Comment 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.