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 notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for finished leather to be used in shoe uppers.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1752/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft East African standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for meat extract from food animals intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/544Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for ham. The standard applies to the cured ham and may be smoked or cooked, spiced and/or flavoured. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/545Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
To address risks associated with Pepper ringspot virus, enhanced regulatory measures (country freedom certified on phytosanitary certificate) will be required for nursery stock from the following plant genera: Bidens; Columnea; Gerbera and Pogostemon. From 17 June 2026, permitted species of the…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/632Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
To address risks associated with Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) and Banana bract mosaic virus (BBrMV) the following enhanced regulatory measures will apply to all permitted Alpinia species: • country freedom certified on phytosanitary certificate; or • offshore PCR testing of mother tissue…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/634Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for protective leather gloves used for general purpose. It excludes specialised gloves used for protection against medical, chemical and electrical purpose.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1754/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposed rule - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an exemption for road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units (TRUs) from the leak repair requirements established under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM Act). In the final rule ''Phasedown of…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2284Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft Implementing Regulation establishes comprehensive requirements for brake particle emissions of M1 and N1 vehicles under Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7), incorporating UN Regulation No. 179 on the Laboratory Measurement of Brake Emissions for Light-Duty Vehicles. The draft…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1213Comment period closed
WTO notificationUnited StatesTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
Proposed rule - The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) proposes to adopt section 6626.5 and amend sections 6000, 6147, 6691 and 6760 of Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR). The pesticide regulatory program activities affected by the proposal are those pertaining to the handling…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/USA/2283Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for leather intended for upholstery use
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1753/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard prescribes the practices to be observed before and during the process of flaying, handling and pre-preservation of hides and skins in a slaughter house. It covers basic requirements of handling of animals in a slaughterhouse, flaying methods, handling and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1751/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2SPSProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for minced meat intended for human consumption. Note: This Draft Tanzania Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/TZA/547Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Measures for nursery stock and tissue culture against Ralstonia solanacearum phylotype II (moko strains) will be expanded on 17 June 2026 to include additional plant genera as advised in: 74-2026: Updates to nursery stock import requirements to manage plant disease risks. This follows a review of…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/635Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and sampling for general purpose rubber gumboots.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1669/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Working Draft East African Standard specifies the sizes and fittings for footwear and footwear lasts.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1668/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) fluid for use in automatic gear boxes and automotive power steering. It is applicable to Automotive-on-Road vehicles.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1732/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationEuropean UnionTBTProposed measure, not in force yetNew
This draft establishes implementing measures for in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperature, and system power determination under Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7). It incorporates the most recent worldwide harmonised standards from UNECE, specifically UN Regulation…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/EU/1212Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, test methods and sampling for footwear accessories.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1667/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationBurundi,Kenya,Rwanda+2TBTAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
This Draft East African Standard gives the glossary of terms relating to footwear.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/KEN/1670/Add.1Comment period closed
WTO notificationAustraliaSPSProposed measure, may since have been adoptedNew
Australia notifies that on 17 June 2026, phytosanitary measures for plants for planting against the introduction of Phytophthora ramorum will be expanded to include all plant species within the following genera: Lysimachia; Oxalis; Polystichum.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/AUS/633Comment 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.