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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 notificationCanadaSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Proposal to modify the tables of Microbiological Criteria for Food and Microbiological Reference Methods for Food and publish a new guidance document

    Health Canada conducted a comprehensive review of microbiological criteria for food. The review considered current scientific evidence, surveillance and epidemiological data, risk assessments, results of previous targeted consultations, comments received during the modernization of Part B of the…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/CAN/1642Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationEl SalvadorTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Proposed measure from El Salvador: Plants and plant products

    El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 22 June 2026. The comment period closed on 21 August 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/SLV/239Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationPhilippinesTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Adoption of a Phased Implementation Framework for the Facilitated Registration Pathway of Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) Products

    The proposed issuance aims to provide further regulatory flexibilities for Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) product registration, particularly establishing a phased implementation framework for the facilitated registration pathway.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/PHL/369Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationEuropean UnionSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 as regards measures to prevent the entry into the Union territory, and the spread within…

    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 requirements for import and internal movement of plants, plant products and other objects that may…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/958Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationUkraineSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Amendments to Paragraph 1 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 398 of 1 April 2022'

    The draft Resolution provides for amendments to Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 398 of 1 April 2022 'Some Issues of the Implementation of Phytosanitary Measures and Procedures, State Control Measures in the Areas of Veterinary Medicine, Food Safety and Certain Quality…

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/UKR/273Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationChileTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Proposed measure from Chile: Food

    Chile notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 19 June 2026. The comment period closed on 18 August 2026.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/799Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Listing Nail Products Containing Triphenyl Phosphate (TPhP) at Concentrations Greater Than 250 Parts per Million (ppm) as a Priority Product

    Proposed rule - The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposes to amend the California Code of Regulations, title 22, division 4.5, chapter 55, article 11, section 69511, and adopt section 69511.10. This proposed amendment pertains to the identification of a Priority Product under the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2233/Add.1Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Whiskey

    This standard specifies the characteristics, labelling, packaging, and sampling requirements for whiskey intended for human consumption. It includes provisions for type designations and classification based on production methods and raw materials. The standard also establishes limits for heavy…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/137/Add.1Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Tequila

    This standard specifies the requirements and sampling methods for Tequila. It provides guidance on the production process and establishes maximum limits for heavy metals and other relevant compositional parameters in the final product. The standard also outlines microbiological criteria applicable…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/134/Add.1Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Gin

    This standard is intended for use by manufacturers, bottlers, distributors and importers of gin to ensure that consumers get a product of good quality.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/132/Add.1Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Liqueurs/Cordials

    This standard specifies the requirements for the characteristics, labelling, packaging and sampling of spirit-based liqueurs/cordials for human consumption.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/133/Add.1Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification Wines

    This standard prescribes the requirements for wines and gives details of labelling, manufacturing and the characteristics of the wine. It provides guidance on the production process and establishes maximum limits for heavy metals and other relevant compositional parameters in the final product…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/136/Add.1Comment period closed

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

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Brewed Products

    This standard specifies requirements for brewed products to be sold or traded in the region. It is not applicable to beverages that are not derived from cereals and are sold under common names, including the words, 'beer' and 'ale'. EXAMPLE Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Root Beer are not covered by the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/131/Add.1Comment period closed

  14. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Vodka

    This Standard specifies characteristics, labelling, packaging, requirements, and sampling for vodka. This standard also applies to flavoured vodka. It provides guidance on the production process and establishes maximum limits for heavy metals and other relevant compositional parameters in the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/135/Add.1Comment period closed

  15. WTO notificationJamaicaTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

    Jamaican Standard Specification for Alcoholic Mixed/Aromatized/Ready to Drink Beverages

    This standard specifies the requirements for the packaging, labelling, and sampling of alcoholic mixed, aromatized, and ready-to-drink beverages intended for human consumption. The standard does not apply to other categories of alcoholic beverages for which separate standards exist, including…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/JAM/130/Add.1Comment period closed

  16. WTO notificationUkraineTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 'On Approval of the Technical Regulation on Medical Devices'

    the draft Resolution provides for the update of the provisions of the Technical Regulation on Medical Devices, developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/320/Rev.2/Add.1Comment period closed

  17. WTO notificationSouth KoreaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    Proposed amendments of the 'Standards and Specifications for Hygiene Products'

    The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) intends to amend the 'Standards and Specifications for Hygiene Products' as follows: A. Test method for 'tattoo inks' - Test method name: 42. Restricted substances in tattoo inks (hazardous elements) - Test method content: Addition of a test procedure to…

    No products listed by the notifying member

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/KOR/1355Comment period closed

  18. WTO notificationUgandaSPSProposed measure, not in force yet

    DUS 2466:2026, Cascara - Specification, First Edition

    This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cascara processed from fresh coffee beans. Note: This Draft Uganda Standard was also notified to the TBT Committee.

    Symbol: G/SPS/N/UGA/490Comment period closed

  19. WTO notificationUgandaTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    DUS 2466:2026, Cascara - Specification, First Edition

    This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cascara processed from fresh coffee beans. Note: This Draft Uganda Standard was also notified to the SPS Committee.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/UGA/2411Comment period closed

  20. WTO notificationVietnamTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Circular promulgating the List of Civil Cryptographic Products Classified as Medium-Risk and High-Risk under the Management of the Minister of National Defence

    This draft Circular stipulates the List of Civil Cryptographic Products Classified as MediumRisk and High-Risk under the Management of the Minister of National Defence, as specified in the Appendix attached to this Circular. This draft Circular applies to: 1. Organizations and individuals…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/412Comment period closed

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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