WTO notifications

WTO notification/Thailand/SPS/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force/Emergency

The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian…

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5) in Cornwall and Yorkshire of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5) into the country. By the…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.8

WTO notification/Thailand/SPS/Updated: check whether it is now adopted or in force/Emergency

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Pas-de-Calais in France. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/THA/799/Add.2

WTO notification/Grenada/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Specification for Toilet Tissue Revision 1.

This is a revision and replaces GDS 14:1992 Specification for Toilet Tissue. This standard applies to toilet tissue in single-ply and two-ply roll form, manufactured from virgin fibre, recycled fibre, or any combination thereof, and intended for household/domestic use. It does not cover…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/GRD/32/Rev.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/South Korea/SPS/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Partial amendment to the APQA Notification on (1) the Scope of feed, feed ingredients, equipment, straw litter and other similar items, and (2) Quarantine methods and standards…

(1) Added honey and bee pollen as feed for bees to the scope of items subject to animal quarantine; (2) Newly established import requirement, quarantine methods and standards for honey and bee pollen as feed for bees. Key details: Honey and bee pollen as feed for bees must comply with the import…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/KOR/846Comment period closed

WTO notification/United Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Kuwait+4/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Jams, Jellies and Marmalade

This Gulf Technical Regulation applies to Jams, Jellies and Marmalade, offered for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repacking if required. It does not apply to: a) products when indicated as being intended for further processing manufacture of fine bakery wares, pastries…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/QAT/679/Rev.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1206 of 9 June 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 as regards the temporary increase of official controls and…

Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 lays down rules concerning the temporary increase of official controls upon entry into the Union on certain food and feed of non-animal origin from certain third countries (in Annex I); special import conditions for certain food and feed from certain third countries due…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/957

WTO notification/Poland/TBT/Proposed measure, may since have been adopted

Act of 17 October 2025 amending the Public Health Act (Journal of Laws of 2025, item 1698)

The Act introduced a ban on the sale of beverages containing added caffeine or taurine to: 1. persons under 18 years of age; 2. educational institutions; 3. vending machines. Additionally, the Act stipulates that a producer or importer of a beverage containing added caffeine or taurine is required…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/POL/8Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1150 of 28 May 2026 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of neohesperidine dihydrochalcone as a feed additive for piglets…

The substance covered by the Act was authorised for a period of 10 years as a feed additive for piglets, pigs for fattening, calves, sheep, food-producing finfish, ornamental finfish and dogs in the additive category 'sensory additives' and in the functional group 'flavouring compounds'. An…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/956

WTO notification/Ukraine/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Draft Law of Ukraine 'On the General Safety of Non-Food Products'

This draft Law establishes essential rules on the safety of non-food products intended for consumers that are placed on the market or made available on the market of Ukraine. This draft Law applies to products placed on the market or made available on the market in Ukraine with respect to safety…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/UKR/388Comment period closed

WTO notification/Chinese Taipei/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Draft Amendments to the Attachment 2 of Article 6 of the 'Regulations Governing Border Inspection and Examination of Imported Medical Device

In response to the amendments to 'CNS 6629 T2008 Natural rubber latex male condoms — Requirements and test methods,' a draft amendment to Appendix 2 of Article 6 of the 'Regulations for the Inspection and Examination of Imported Medical Devices' is hereby proposed.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/TPKM/598Comment period closed

WTO notification/Brazil/SPS/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Draft Resolution 1386, 20 February 2026

This draft resolution proposes the inclusion of active ingredient V05 - VALIFENALATE on the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservatives, which was published by Normative Instruction 103 on 19 October 2021 in the Brazilian Official Gazette…

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2475/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/Brazil/SPS/Adopted, according to its latest notice

Draft Resolution 1382, 14 January 2026

This draft resolution proposes the inclusion of the agricultural use modality and updates the toxicological characteristics in Monograph G07 - GERANIOL, on the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservatives, which was published by Normative…

No products listed by the notifying member

Symbol: G/SPS/N/BRA/2470/Add.1Comment period closed

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

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 214, Side Impact Protection

Notice of proposed rulemaking - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, Side impact protection.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/57/Rev.1/Add.1Comment period closed

WTO notification/Canada/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Consultation on SRSP-310.7, Issue 5

Notice is hereby given by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has amended the following standard: SRSP-310.7, issue 5, Technical Requirements for Fixed Line of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 10.7-11.7 GHz, sets out the states the minimum technical…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/CAN/779Comment period closed

WTO notification/European Union/SPS/Proposed measure, not in force yet

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1146 of 28 May 2026 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of the preparations of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 18112…

The preparations covered by the Act were authorised for a period of 10 years as feed additives for all animal species in the additive category 'technological additives' and in the functional group 'silage additives'. An application was submitted for the renewal of the authorisation of these…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/EU/952

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

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) - This notice proposes to establish two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifying performance requirements for all motor vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The proposed standards are based on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2114/Add.3Comment period closed

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

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20, Incorporation by Reference

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) - Consistent with a Global Technical Regulation on electric vehicle safety, NHTSA proposes to establish Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305a to replace FMVSS No. 305, 'Electric- powered vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2113/Add.3Comment period closed

WTO notification/Burundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

DEAS 1357: 2026, Edible casein products — Specification

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for edible acid casein, edible rennet casein and edible caseinate intended for direct human consumption or further processing.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1439Comment period closed

WTO notification/Burundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

DEAS 1360: 2026, Paneer cheese — Specification

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for paneer cheese intended for direct human consumption or further processing

Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1442Comment period closed

WTO notification/Burundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2/TBT/Proposed measure, not in force yet

DEAS 1358: 2026, Ricotta cheese — Specification

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Ricotta cheese intended for direct human consumption or for further processing.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/RWA/1441Comment period closed