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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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  1. WTO notificationThailandSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Ministry of Public Health Notification (MOPH), No.... B.E...., Issued under the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Food Containing Veterinary Drug Residues

    For consumer protection, the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is proposing to revise the MOPH notification concerning the maximum residue levels (MRLs) of veterinary drug residues in food through a risk assessment using Thai food consumption data. The main elements of the draft MOPH notification…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/812Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1234 of 11 June 2026 concerning the authorisation of vermiculite as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for…

    This Regulation authorises for the first time in the European Union and for a period of 10 years vermiculite as a feed additive belonging to the category ‘technological additives’ and in the functional group ‘anticaking agents’ for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying or reproduction…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/960

  3. WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft - Updates the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of grains of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) produced in the Plurinational State of Bolivia

    Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the import of grains (Category 3) of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) produced in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The consignments of grains of sunflower must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate, issued by the National…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2504Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationNew ZealandSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    New Zealand Infant Formula Products Standard

    Australia and New Zealand share a joint food regulation system for food labelling and composition. New Zealand can diverge from Australia in specific circumstances. In August 2024, New Zealand opted out of the amended Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.9.1 – Infant formula…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/NZL/795Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationTürkiyeSPSIn force, according to its latest notice

    Turkish Food Codex - Communiqué on Spices (Draft) 2019

    This Communiqué covers product definitions, compositions criteria and labelling requirements of spices.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TUR/112/Add.2Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationTürkiyeSPSCorrected since it was notifiedEmergency

    Emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds

    The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is amending import requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper (Capsicum spp.) and pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) from all countries into Turkey. Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is a harmful virus in many species of Cucurbitacae and…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/TUR/119/Add.3/Corr.2

  7. WTO notificationTürkiyeTBTIn force, according to its latest notice

    Turkish Food Codex - Communiqué on Spices

    This Communiqué covers product definitions, compositions criteria and labelling requirements of spices.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TUR/154/Add.2Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances Final Rule

    This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of bifenthrin in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. Interregional Project Number 4 (IR-4) submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA establish a maximum permissible level for residues of…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3581Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Diflufenican; Pesticide Tolerances Final Rule

    This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of diflufenican (CASRN 83164-33-4) in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in the document. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Bayer CropScience submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3580Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Chlormequat Chloride; Pesticide Tolerances Final Rule

    This regulation modifies existing tolerances for residues of chlormequat chloride in or on barley, oats, triticale, and wheat grains; and in or on multiple food and livestock commodities that are identified and will be discussed in the document. Taminco US LLC, a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3582Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Fluoxapiprolin; Pesticide Tolerances Final Rule

    This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of fluoxapiprolin in or on the food and feed commodities of brassica head and stem vegetables (group 5-16); bulb vegetables (subgroups 3-07A and 3-07B); cucurbit vegetables (group 9); fruiting vegetables (group 8- 10); leafy vegetables (group…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3579Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    DEAS 127: 2025, Household laundry detergent powder — Specification, First Edition

    This Final Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for household laundry detergent powder intended for hand wash, machine wash or both combined. This standard does not apply to industrial detergent powders.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TZA/1634Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU)…

    On 5 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal for a Regulation on plants produced by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their food and feed. The proposal is part of a package of proposals to ensure resilient and sustainable use of the EU’s natural resources. The…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/687/Add.1Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationSouth AfricaTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Re-publication for public comment of a proposed compulsory specification for safety glass and other safety glazing materials - VC 9003 (5 pages in English).

    This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety glass and other safety glazing materials used in buildings in accordance with Part N of the National Building Regulations, and in any other application in which breakage due to human contact may result in serious injuries. Products…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZAF/141/Rev.1/Add.2Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationUnited Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4TBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Unshelled pistachio nuts

    This Gulf technical regulation applies to the fruits of unshelled pistachio nuts obtained from pistachio tree from variety of (Pistacia vera L.),) as defined in section 3, which has been suitably processed and is intended for direct consumption as unshelled pistachio as bulk unshelled pistachio…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/OMN/604Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationComorosSPSProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Proposed measure from Comoros: Animals; live

    Comoros notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 1 July 2026.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/COM/1

  18. WTO notificationBrazilSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft - Updates the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of cut carnation flowers (Dianthus spp.) produced in the Republic of Colombia

    Draft Ordinance aiming to update the phytosanitary requirements for the import of cut carnation flowers (Dianthus spp.) produced in Colombia. The consignments of grains of sunflower must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate, issued by the National Plant Protection Organization – NPPO of…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2503Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationChinese TaipeiTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Proposal for Amendments to the Legal Inspection Requirements for Seven Power Supply Equipment, Including Non-Vehicle-Mounted Chargers for Electric Motorcycles

    In view of the rising risk of international incidents involving electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, and electrically power-assisted bicycles, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to expand the scope of legal inspection requirements for seven types of power supply…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/TPKM/593/Rev.1Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationUnited StatesSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Sterigenics US, LLC; Filing of Food Additive Petition; Notification of Petition

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a food additive petition, submitted by Sterigenics US, LLC, proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation for the reduction of pathogens in raw enriched wheat…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/USA/3577

What SPS and TBT mean

SPSSanitary and phytosanitary measures

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.

TBTTechnical barriers to trade

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.

Commenting on a notification

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.

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