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2024 Animal Health Notifications

DEAS 825: 2024, Groundnut seed — Requirements for certification, Second Edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/106, G/SPS/N/KEN/282 G/SPS/N/RWA/99, G/SPS/N/TZA/355 G/SPS/N/UGA/333/

Comments Deadline

12 July 2024

Notification

NBDI106/C1-Burundi/NKEN282/C1-Kenya/NRWA99/C1-Rwanda/NTZA355/C1-Tanzania/NUGA333/C1-Uganda- DEAS 825: 2024, Groundnut seed — Requirements for certification, Second Edition


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1392/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1392/A1-Canada-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the


Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fluopyram (PMRL2024-04)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1550

Comments Deadline

21 July 2024

Notification

NCAN1550-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fluopyram (PMRL2024-04)


Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Trifloxystrobin (PMRL2024-05)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1551

Comments Deadline

21 July 2024

Notification

NCAN1551-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Trifloxystrobin (PMRL2024-05)


Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine

Notifying Member

Cambodia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/KHM/1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NKHM1-Cambodia-Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine


Draft of "The Regulatory Limits of Pesticide Residues in Traditional Chinese Medicine Raw Materials".

Notifying Member

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/627

Comments Deadline

13 July 2024

Notification

NTPKM627-Draft of "The Regulatory Limits of Pesticide Residues in Traditional Chinese Medicine Raw Materials".


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2156/Add.12

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2156/A12-USA-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water; Final Rule


Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (March 2024). Notice of filing of petition and request for comment

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3453

Comments Deadline

3 June 2024

Notification

NUSA3453-USA-Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (March 2024). Notice of filing of petition and request for comment


Corrigendum: TBS/AFDC 17 (2280) DTZS:2024/REV TZS 2225: 2018, Sugar cane syrup — Specification, Second Edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/102/Corr.1,G/SPS/N/KEN/277/Corr.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/95/Corr.1,G/SPS/N/TZA/351/Corr.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/329/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NBDI102/C1-Burundi/NKEN277/C1-Kenya/NRWA95/C1-Rwanda/NTZA351/C1-Tanzania/NUGA329/C1-Uganda- Corrigendum: TBS/AFDC 17 (2280) DTZS:2024/REV TZS 2225: 2018, Sugar cane syrup — Specification, Second Edition


Corrigendum: TBS/ AFDC 17 (2279) DTZS: 2024, Honey butter - Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/103/Corr.1,G/SPS/N/KEN/278/Corr.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/96/Corr.1,G/SPS/N/TZA/352/Corr.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/330/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NBDI103/C1-Burundi/NKEN278/C1-Kenya/NRWA96/C1-Rwanda/NTZA352/C1-Tanzania/NUGA330/C1-Uganda-Corrigendum: TBS/ AFDC 17 (2279) DTZS: 2024, Honey butter - Specification, First Edition


Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as regards Listeria monocytogenes (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/764

Comments Deadline

16 July 2024

Notification

NEU764-EU-Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as regards Listeria monocytogenes (Text with EEA relevance)


DEAS 765/2024, Brown rice – Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/356

Comments Deadline

16 July 2024

Notification

NTZA356-Tanzania-DEAS 765/2024, Brown rice – Specification


TBS/ AFDC 17 (2279) DTZS:2024, Honey butter - Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/357

Comments Deadline

16 July 2024

Notification

NTZA357-Tanzania-TBS/ AFDC 17 (2279) DTZS:2024, Honey butter - Specification, First Edition


TBS/AFDC 17 (2280) DTZS/ REV TZS 2225: 2018, Sugar cane syrup — Specification, Second Edition

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/358

Comments Deadline

16 July 2024

Notification

NTZA358-Tanzania-TBSAFDC 17 (2280) DTZS REV TZS 2225 2018, Sugar cane syrup


Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Dichlorprop (PMRL2024-07)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1552

Comments Deadline

30 July 2024

Notification

NCAN1552-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Dichlorprop (PMRL2024-07)


Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Picarbutrazox (PMRL2024-06)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1553

Comments Deadline

30 July 2024

Notification

NCAN1553-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Picarbutrazox (PMRL2024-06)


DKS 3010:2024, Nixtamalized maize products — Specification

Notifying Member

Kenya

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/KEN/283

Comments Deadline

20 July 2024

Notification

NKEN283-Kenya-DKS 3010:2024, Nixtamalized maize products — Specification


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/85/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NSGP85/A1-Singapore-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024


Cyflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3454

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3454-USA-Cyflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule


Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3455

Comments Deadline

20 July 2024

Notification

NUSA3455-USA-Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule


Proposal to remove brominated vegetable oil from the List of permitted food additives with other accepted uses

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1554

Comments Deadline

30 July 2024

Notification

NCAN1554-Canada-Proposal to remove brominated vegetable oil from the List of permitted food additives with other accepted uses


Lonza Greenwood LLC; Filing of Color Additive Petition; Notification of Petition

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3457

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3457-USA-Lonza Greenwood LLC; Filing of Color Additive Petition; Notification of Petition


Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities --April 2024 - Notice of filing of petition and request for comment

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3458

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3458-USA-Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities --April 2024 - Notice of filing of petition and request for comment


Import Health Standard: Zoo Equids

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/767

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL767-New Zealand-Import Health Standard: Zoo Equids


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import of live sturgeon for aquaculture – Biosecurity import risk analysis final report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/582/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS582/A1-Australia-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import of live sturgeon for aquaculture – Biosecurity import risk analysis final report


Expanding target livestock of feed with Muramidase

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/1262

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN1262-Japan-Expanding target livestock of feed with Muramidase


Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media: Final report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/586

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS586-Australia-Import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media: Final report


Draft copy of The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) (England) Regulations 2024

Notifying Member

United Kingdom

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GBR/57

Comments Deadline

14 June 2024

Notification

NGBR57-United Kingdom - Draft copy of The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) (England) Regulations 2024


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/997 of 3 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of L-valine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 18932 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/751

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU751-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/997 of 3 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of L-valine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 18932 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1055 of 10 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of iron(II) – betaine complex as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/752

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

EU752-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1055 of 10 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of iron(II) – betaine complex as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1068 of 12 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of rosemary extract as a feed additive for cats and dogs

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/754

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU754-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1068 of 12 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of rosemary extract as a feed additive for cats and dogs


Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation of the Second draft report: Import risk review for dairy products for human consumption

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/561/Add.1

Comments Deadline

17 June 2024

Notification

NAUS561/A1-Australia-Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation of the Second draft report: Import risk review for dairy products for human consumption


Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries - draft report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/587

Comments Deadline

23 June 2024

Notification

NAUS587-Australia-Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries - draft report


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 of 12 April 2024 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, other poultry and pigs and the authorisation of that preparation for ruminants and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 887/2009

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/755

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU755-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 of 12 April 2024 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CBS 146008 for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, other poultry and pigs and the authorisation of that preparation for ruminants and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 887/2009


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1199 of 18 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of manganese(II) – betaine complex as a feed additive for all animal species

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/756

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU756-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1199 of 18 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of manganese(II) – betaine complex as a feed additive for all animal species


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1104 of 17 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11520 as a feed additive for horses, dogs, cats and rabbits

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/757

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU757-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1104 of 17 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11520 as a feed additive for horses, dogs, cats and rabbits


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the United Kingdom Border Target Operating Model – Implementation of the April Milestone

Notifying Member

United Kingdom

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GBR/30/Add.5

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NGBR30/A5-United Kingdom-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the United Kingdom Border Target Operating Model – Implementation of the April Milestone


Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this Measure: Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1244/Add.21

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1244/A1-Canada-Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this Measure: Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation The amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats" in relation to Article 8 (Annex 6) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine"

Notifying Member

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/620/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM620/A1-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation The amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats" in relation to Article 8 (Annex 6) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine"


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import Health Standard Waste for recovery, reprocessing, recycling or disposal

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/730/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL730/A1-New Zealand-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import Health Standard Waste for recovery, reprocessing, recycling or disposal


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2646 of 28 November 2023 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 32650 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/730

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU730-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2646 of 28 November 2023 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 32650 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)


Animal Production Standards - Saudi Good Agricultural Practices

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/528

Comments Deadline

20 April 2024

Notification

NSAU528-Saudi Arabia-Animal Production Standards - Saudi Good Agricultural Practices


Amendment to the Application Form for Importation of Feed into Malaysia (Pet Food/Animal Feed/ Feed Additive Containing Animal-Based Raw Materials)

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/716

Comments Deadline

14 April 2024

Notification

NMYS59-Malaysia-Amendment to the Application Form for Importation of Feed into Malaysia (Pet Food/Animal Feed/Feed Additive Containing Animal-Based Raw Materials)


Draft Commission Implementing Regulation withdrawing from the market star anise terpenes from Illicium verum Hook.f. as a feed additive (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/716

Comments Deadline

30 days after publication of this notification.

Notification

NU716-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation withdrawing from the market star anise terpenes from Illicium verum Hook.f. as a feed additive (Text with EEA relevance)


Implementation of the interim per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances standard for municipal biosolids imported or sold in Canada as fertilizers

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1545

Comments Deadline

5 April 2024

Notification

NCAN1545-Canada-Implementation of the interim per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances standard for municipal biosolids imported or sold in Canada as fertilizers


DEAS 1194: 2024, Cigar — Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/92, G/SPS/N/KEN/267 G/SPS/N/RWA/85, G/SPS/N/TZA/332 G/SPS/N/UGA/317

Comments Deadline

5 April 2024

Notification

NBDI92-Burundi/NKEN267-Kenya/NRWA85-Rwanda/NTZA332-Tanzania-NUGA317-Uganda- DEAS 1194: 2024, Cigar — Specification, First Edition


DEAS 1195: 2024, Fine-cut smoking tobacco (Roll your own) — Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/91, G/SPS/N/KEN/266 G/SPS/N/RWA/84, G/SPS/N/TZA/331 G/SPS/N/UGA/316

Comments Deadline

5 April 2024

Notification

NBDI91-Burundi/NKEN266-Kenya/NRWA84-Rwanda/NTZA331-Tanzania/NUGA316-Uganda-DEAS 1195: 2024, Fine-cut smoking tobacco (Roll your own) — Specification, First Edition


DEAS 1197:2024, Tobacco and tobacco products — General requirements for packaging and labelling, First Edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/90, G/SPS/N/KEN/265 G/SPS/N/RWA/83, G/SPS/N/TZA/330 G/SPS/N/UGA/315

Comments Deadline

5 April 2024

Notification

NBDI90-Burundi/NKEN265-Kenya/NRWA83-Rwanda-NTZA330-Tanzania/NUGA315-Uganda- DEAS 1197:2024, Tobacco and tobacco products — General requirements for packaging and labelling, First Edition

Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this Measure: Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1244/Add.20

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1244/A20-Canada-Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this Measure: Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever


DUS DARS 939: 2023, Feed maize — Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/313

Comments Deadline

23 March 2024

Notification

NNUGA313-Uganda-DUS DARS 939: 2023, Feed maize — Specification, First Edition


DUS DARS 1825-1:2023, Hay as animal feed Part 1: Rhodes and Natural Grass Hay - Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/312

Comments Deadline

23 March 2024

Notification

NUGA312-Uganda-DUS DARS 1825-1:2023, Hay as animal feed Part 1: Rhodes and Natural Grass Hay - Specification, First Edition


DUS DARS 1825-2: 2023, Hay as animal feed Part 2: Alfalfa (Lucerne) hay - Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/311

Comments Deadline

23 March 2024

Notification

NUGA311-Uganda-US DARS 1825-2: 2023, Hay as animal feed Part 2: Alfalfa (Lucerne) hay - Specification, First Edition


DUS DARS 1838:2023, Fish meal as animal feed — Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/310

Comments Deadline

23 March 2024

Notification

NUGA310-Uganda-DUS DARS 1830: 2023, Compounded goat and sheep feed - Specification, First Edition


DUS DARS 1838:2023, Fish meal as animal feed — Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/309

Comments Deadline

23 March 2024

Notification

NUGA309-Uganda-DUS DARS 1838:2023, Fish meal as animal feed — Specification, First Edition


DUS DARS 1844: 2023, Dried insect products for compounded animal feeds — Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/308

Comments Deadline

23 March 2024

Notification

NUGA308-Uganda-DUS DARS 1844: 2023, Dried insect products for compounded animal feeds — Specification, First Edition


DEAS 1190:2023, Handling, storage and transport of slaughterhouse by-products — Guidelines, First edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/87, G/SPS/N/KEN/254 G/SPS/N/RWA/80, G/SPS/N/TZA/322 G/SPS/N/UGA/306

Comments Deadline

11 March 2024

Notification

NBDI87-Burundi/NKEN254-Kenya/RWA80-Rwanda/NTZA322-Tanzania/NUGA306-Uganda-DEAS 1190:2023, Handling, storage and transport of slaughterhouse by-products — Guidelines, First edition

 

DEAS 1188: 2023, Edible natural casings— Specification, First edition

Notifying Member

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BDI/86, G/SPS/N/KEN/253 G/SPS/N/RWA/79, G/SPS/N/TZA/321 G/SPS/N/UGA/305

Comments Deadline

11 March 2024

Notification

NBDI86-Burundi/NKEN253-Kenya/NRWA79-Rwanda/NTZA321-Tanzania/NUGA305-Uganda-DEAS 1188: 2023, Edible natural casings— Specification, First edition