Food Import Export Standards

Notifications

 

2015 Food safety Notifications

 

Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (3 November 2015 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 10)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/374/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS374A1-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (6 October 2015 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 9)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/372/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS372A1-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (6 October 2015 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 9)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/378

Comments Deadline

29 February 2016

Notification

NAUS378-Australia-Proposal to Amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Rimsulfuron

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/959/Add.1

Adoption Date

14 December 2015

Notification

NCAN959A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Rimsulfuron

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Imazamethabenz-methyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/958/Add.1

Adoption Date

14 December 2015

Notification

NCAN958A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Imazamethabenz-methyl

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Abamectin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/957/Add.1

Adoption Date

14 December 2015

Notification

NCAN957A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Abamectin

Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Animal Products

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/379

Comments Deadline

14 February 2016

Notification

NTPKM379-Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Animal Products

Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/378

Comments Deadline

14 February 2016

Notification

NAUS378-Australia-Proposal to Amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Regulation on novel foods

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/64/Add.3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU64A3-EU-Regulation on novel foods

2015 Food safety Notifications Established Maximum Residue Limit: Quizalofop-ethyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/955/Add.1

Adoption Date

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN955A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Quizalofop-ethyl

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Sethoxydim

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/954/Add.1

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN953A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Sethoxydim

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Prohexadione calcium

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/953/Add.1

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCA953A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Prohexadione calcium

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Prohexadione calcium

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/987

Comments Deadline

20 February 2016

Notification

NCAN987-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Prohexadione calcium

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: S-metolachlor

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/986

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN986-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: S-metolachlor

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Quizalofop-ethyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/985

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN985-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Quizalofop-ethyl

Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for AMTT, diquat, dodine, glufosinate and tritosulfuron in or on certain products

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/152

Comments Deadline

12 February 2016

Notification

NEU152-EU-Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 3962005  of the European Parliament

Annexes to "Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards maximum residue levels for carfentrazone-ethyl, ethofumesate, etoxazole, fenamidone, fluoxastrobin and flurtamone in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/151

Comments Deadline

12 February 2016

Notification

NEU151-EU-Annexes to Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 3962005 of the European Parliament

Draft Food Safety and Standard (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulation, 2015

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/119

Comments Deadline

12 February 2016

Notification

NIND119-India-Draft Food Safety and Standard (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulation, 2015

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2806

Comments Deadline

4 January 2016

Notification

NUSA2806-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2805

Comments Deadline

28 December 2015

Notification

NUSA2805-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals In or On Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2804

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2804-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals In or On Various Commodities 

Etoxazole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2803

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2803-USA-Etoxazole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Amitraz, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Ethephon, Malathion, Mancozeb, et al.; Tolerance Actions 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2802

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2802-USA-Amitraz, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Ethephon, Malathion, Mancozeb, et al.; Tolerance Actions 

Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2762/Add.1

Effective Date

25 November 2015

Notification

NUSA2762A1-USA-Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2723/Add.9

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA273A-USA-Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances

Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 1-naphthylacetamide, 1‑naphthylacetic acid, chloridazon, fluazifop-P, fuberidazole, mepiquat and tralkoxydim in or on certain products

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/150

Comments Deadline

9 February 2016

Notification

NEU150-EU-Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/436

Comments Deadline

7 February 2016

Notification

NJPN436-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/435

Comments Deadline

7 February 2016

Notification

NJPN435-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/434

Comments Deadline

7 February 2016

Notification

NJPN434-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flupyradifurone

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/883/Add.1

Adoption Date

25 November 2015

Notification

NCAN883A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flupyradifurone

The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/377

Comments Deadline

5 February 2015

Notification

NTPKM37-The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives 

Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the order Siluriformes and Products Derived from Such Fish

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2171/Add.1/Corr.1

Effective Date

1 March 2016

Notification

NUSA2171A1C1-USA-Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the order Siluriformes and Products Derived from Such Fish

Draft (Food Labelling and Advertising) Regulations 2015

Notifying Member

Sri Lanka

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/LKA/38

Comments Deadline

16 January 2016

Notification

NLKA38-Sri Lanka-Draft (Food Labelling and Advertising) Regulations 2015

Australia's Agricultural Export Regulation Review - Update

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/364/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS3641A1-Australias-Australia's Agricultural Export Regulation Review - Update

Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the order Siluriformes and Products Derived from Such Fish

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2171/Add.1

Effective Date

1 March 2016

Notification

NUSA2171A1-USA-Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the order Siluriformes and Products Derived from Such Fish

Emergency Food Standard for Imported Frozen Berry Fruits

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/527

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL527-New Zealand-Emergency Food Standard for Imported Frozen Berry Fruits

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Concentrates for carbonated beverages"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/187

Comments Deadline

30 January 2016

Notification

NSAU187- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- Draft Technical  Regulation for Concentrates for carbonated beverages

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft TechnicalRegulation for: "Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/186

Comments Deadline

30 January 2016

Notification

NSAU186- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical  Regulation for Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blum

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Canned tuna" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/185

Comments Deadline

30 January 2016

Notification

NSAU185- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- Draft Technical Regulation for Canned tuna

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Metconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/983

Comments Deadline

27 January 2016

Notification

NCAN983-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Metconazole

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyazofamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/982

Comments Deadline

27 January 2016

Notification

NCAN982-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Cyazofamid

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Imazapic

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/981

Comments Deadline

27 January 2016

Notification

NCAN981-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Imazapic

 Availability of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health Concern: Identification, Prevention and Control, and Declaration through Labeling

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2662/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2662A2-Availability of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health Concern Identification, Prevention and Control, and Declaration Through Labeling

 Nicosulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2801

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2801-USA-Nicosulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances

 Diethofencarb; Pesticide Tolerance 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2800

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2800-USA-Diethofencarb; Pesticide Tolerance

 Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2799

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2799-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 Acetamiprid; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2798

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2798-USA-Acetamiprid; Pesticide Tolerances

 Accreditation of Third-Party Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2570/Add.4

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2570A4-USA-Accreditation of Third-Party Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications; Final Rule

 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2569/Add.3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2569A3-USA-Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals; Final Rule

 Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2503/Add.6

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2503A6-USA-Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption; Final Rule

 Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/433

Comments Deadline

12 January 2016

Notification

NJPN433-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Propiconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/923/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN923A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Propiconazole

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Difenoconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/922/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN922A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Difenoconazole

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Benzovindiflupyr

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/921/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN921A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Benzovindiflupyr

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Methoprene

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/984

Comments Deadline

3 February 2016

Notification

NCAN984-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Methoprene

 Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Coffee 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/315

Comments Deadline

5 February 2016

Notification

NPHL315-Philippines-Draft Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Coffee

 Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A (OTA) Contamination in Coffee 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/314

Comments Deadline

5 February 2016

Notification

NPHL314-Philippines-Draft Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A (OTA) Contamination in Coffee

 Draft Philippine National Standard Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Papaya 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/313

Comments Deadline

5 February 2016

Notification

NPHL313-Philippines-Draft Philippine National Standard Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Papaya

 Draft Philippine National Standard for Pasteurized Crab Meat

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/312

Comments Deadline

1 February 2016

Notification

NPHL312-Philippines-Draft Philippine National Standard for Pasteurized Crab Meat

 Draft Philippine National Standard for Live Mangrove Crab

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/311

Comments Deadline

1 February 2016

Notification

NPHL311-Philippines-Draft Philippine National Standard for Live Mangrove Crab

 Draft Philippine National Standards for Dried Anchovies

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/310

Comments Deadline

1 February 2016

Notification

NPHL310-Philippines-Draft Philippine National Standards for Dried Anchovies

 Draft of the Philippine National Standard for Code of Hygienic Practice for Meat

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/309

Comments Deadline

 

Notification

NPHL309-Philippines-Draft of the Philippine National Standard for Code of Hygienic Practice for Meat

Proposal: M1011 Maximum Residue Limits (2015)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/373/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS373C1-Australia-Proposal M1011 Maximum Residue Limits (2015)

 Metaflumizone; Pesticide Tolerance 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2797

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2797-USA-Metaflumizone; Pesticide Tolerance

 Rimsulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2796

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2796-USA-Rimsulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances

 Teflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2795

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2795-USA-Teflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances

 Potassium Salts of Hops Beta Acids; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2794

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2794-USA-Potassium Salts of Hops Beta Acids; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

 Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2793

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2793-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances   

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2792

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2792-USA-Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances

 M1011 Maximum Residue Limits (2015) 

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/373

Comments Deadline

13 January 2016

Notification

NAUS373-Australia-M1011 Maximum Residue Limits (2015)

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Oxathiapiprolin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/973

Comments Deadline

12 January 2016

Notification

NCAN973-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Oxathiapiprolin

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Phorate

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/972

Comments Deadline

10 January 2016

Notification

NCAN972-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Phorate

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Abamectin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/971

Comments Deadline

10 January 2016

Notification

NCAN971-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Abamectin

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Tebufenozide

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/970

Comments Deadline

10 January 2015

Notification

NCAN970-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Tebufenozide

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Saflufenacil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/969

Comments Deadline

10 January 2015

Notification

NCAN969-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Saflufenacil

Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Spirulina Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2714/Add.2

Effective Date

22 September 2015

Notification

NUSA2714A2-Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date; Final Rule

 Grocery Manufacturers Association; Filing of Food Additive Petition; Notice of Petition

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2791

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2791-USA-Grocery Manufacturers Association; Filing of Food Additive Petition; Notice of Petition

 Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2015 

Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/56

Comments Deadline

26 December 2015

Notification

NSGP56-Singapore-Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2015

 Food contaminants

Notifying Member

Egypt

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EGY/63/Add.1

Comments Deadline

21 November 2015

Notification

NEGY63A1-Egypt-Food contaminants

 Beverages

Notifying Member

Egypt

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EGY/62/Add.1

Comments Deadline

19 November 2015

Notification

NEGY62A1-Egypt-Beverages

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Pummelos" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/181

Comments Deadline

25 December 2015

Notification

NSAU181-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Pummelos

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Cereal Flakes (Breakfast Cereals)"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/180

Comments Deadline

25 December 2015

Notification

NSAU180-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Cereal Flakes (Breakfast Cereals)

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Fermented Milk Products Heat Treated After Fermentation (Long Life)" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/179

Comments Deadline

25 December 2015

Notification

NSAU179-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Fermented Milk Products Heat Treated After Fermentation (Long Life)

 Draft Standards for Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/376

Comments Deadline

25 December 2015

Notification

NTPKM376-Draft Standards for Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Foods

 Proposal: M1012 Amendments to Standard 1.4.2

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/358/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS358A1-Australia-Proposal M1012 Amendments to Standard 1.4.2

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Clothianidin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/968

Comments Deadline

3 January 2016

Notification

NCAN968-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Clothianidin

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Chlorfenapyr

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/967

Comments Deadline

3 January 2016

Notification

NCAN967-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Chlorfenapyr

 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1760 of 1 October 2015 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards removal from the Union list of the flavouring substance p‑mentha-1,8-dien-7-al

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/149

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU149-EU-Commission Regulation (EU) 20151760 of 1 October 2015 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 13342008

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "LACTOSE" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/177

Comments Deadline

22 December 2015

Notification

NSAU177-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for LACTOSE

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Sports Drinks" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/174

Comments Deadline

22 December 2015

Notification

NSAU174-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Sports Drinks

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Mass And Cocoa Press Cake"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/173

Comments Deadline

22 December 2015

Notification

NSAU173-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Mass And Cocoa Press Cake

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Certain Canned Vegetables"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/172

Comments Deadline

22 December 2015

Notification

NSAU172-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Certain Canned Vegetables

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Mandipropamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/947/Add.1

Adoption Date

19 October 2015

Notification

NCAN947A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Mandipropamid

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/946/Add.1

Adoption Date

19 October 2015

Notification

NCAN946A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Azoxystrobin

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Difenoconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/945/Add.1

Adoption Date

19 October 2015

Notification

NCAN945A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Difenoconazole

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Fomesafen

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/943/Add.1

Adoption Date

12 October 2015

Notification

NCAN943A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Fomesafen

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Cyprodinil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/942/Add.1

Adoption Date

12 October 2015

Notification

NCAN942A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Cyprodinil

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Fludioxonil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/941/Add.1

Adoption Date

12 October 2015

Notification

NCAN941A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Fludioxonil

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Chlorantraniliprole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/940/Add.1

Adoption Date

12 October 2015

Notification

NCAN940A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Chlorantraniliprole

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (6 October 2015 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 9)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/372

Comments Deadline

11 December 2015

Notification

NAUS372-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (6 October 2015 - Proposed amendment

 Proposal P1039 Microbiological Criteria for Infant Formula

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/371

Comments Deadline

11 December 2015

Notification

NAUS371-Austalia-Proposal P1039 Microbiological Criteria for Infant Formula

 Importing Food - Food Notice

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/525

Comments Deadline

8 December 2015

Notification

NNZL525-New Zealand-Importing Food - Food Notice

 Microbiological Criteria for Infant Formula 

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/524

Comments Deadline

8 December 2015

Notification

NNZL524-New Zealand-Microbiological Criteria for Infant Formula

 Benzovindiflupyr; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2789

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2789-USA-Benzovindiflupyr; Pesticide Tolerances

 Acibenzolar-S-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2788

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2788-USA-Acibenzolar-S-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances

 Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2754/Add.1

Adoption Date

30 October 2015

Notification

NUSA2754A1-USA-Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Final Rule

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Metrafenone

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/966

Comments Deadline

30 December 2015

Notification

NCAN966-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Metrafenone

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Bifenthrin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/965

Comments Deadline

30 December 2015

Notification

NCAN965-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Bifenthrin

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Xylanase from Bacillus subtilis Gizα3508 in Bread, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour and Unstandardized Bakery Products 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/964

Comments Deadline

28 December 2015

Notification

NCAN964-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Xylanase from Bacillus subtilis Gizα3508

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Colouring Agents to Extend the Use of Potassium Aluminum Silicate-Based Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Aluminum Silicate-Based Iron Oxide, and Potassium Aluminum Silicate-Based Titanium Dioxide and Iron Oxide as Colouring Agents to Unstandardized Bakery Products, Gelatin Desserts and Standardized Bite Sized Chocolate 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/963

Comments Deadline

20 December 2015

Notification

NCAN963-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Colouring Agents

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pyraclostrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/962

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN962-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Pyraclostrobin

 

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pendimethalin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/961

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN961-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Pendimethalin

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Benoxacor

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/960

Comments Deadline

9 December 2015

Notification

NCAN960-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Benoxacor

 Infant Formula: The Addition of Minimum and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant Formula and Related Labeling Requirements; Confirmation of Effective Date

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2534/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2534A2-USA-Infant Formula The Addition of Minimum and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant Formula and Related Labeling Requirements; Confirmation of Effective Date

 Standards for veterinary drug residue limits in foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/329/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM329A1-Standards for veterinary drug residue limits in foods

 The import of vegetable spray powder shall follow the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products" if they are used for food

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/375

Comments Deadline

15 December 2015

Notification

NTPKM375-The import of vegetable spray powder shall follow the Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products if they are used for food.

Animal Disease Control Act No. 10 of 1988 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/17

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA17-Nigeria-Animal Disease Control Act No. 10 of 1988

 Milk and Dairy Products Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/115

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA15-Nigeria- Milk and Dairy Products Regulations 2005

 Maximum residue levels for propiconazole and spiroxamine in or on certain products

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/136/Add.1

Comments Deadline

24 November 2015

Notification

NEU136A1-EU-Maximum residue levels for propiconazole and spiroxamine in or on certain products

 Biosecurity policy for importation of precooked (microwave) bacon

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/150/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS150A2-Australia-Biosecurity policy for importation of precooked (microwave) bacon

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Tembotrione

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/939/Add.1

Adoption Date

21 September 2015

Notification

NCAN939A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Tembotrione

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Spiroxamine

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/931/Add.1

Adoption Date

18 September 2015

Notification

NCAN931A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Spiroxamine

 Draft of Sanitation Standard for Acacia (Acacia; Gum Arabic) as Food Raw Material

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/369

Comments Deadline

23 November 2015

Notification

NTPKM369- Draft of Sanitation Standard for Acacia (Acacia; Gum Arabic) as Food Raw Material

 Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2787

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2787-USA-Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tolerances

Food Additives regulation 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/14

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA14-Nigeria-Food Additives regulation 2005

 Wine Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/12

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA12-Nigeria-Wine Regulations 2005

 Pre-Packaged Food (Labelling) Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/11

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA11-Nigeria-Pre-Packaged Food (Labelling) Regulations 2005

 Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/368

Comments Deadline

20 November 2015

Notification

NTPKM368-Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foodsy

 Notification of adoption of the Qualitative Risk Assessment of Risk of Activity/Food Combinations for Activities (Outside the Farm Definition) Conducted in a Facility Co-Located on a Farm; Availability

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2508/Add.3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2508A3-Qualitative Risk Assessment of Risk of ActivityFood Combinations for Activities (Outside the Farm Definition) Conducted in a Facility Co-Located on a Farm; Availability

 Notification of adoption of the Qualitative Risk Assessment of Risk of Activity/Animal Food Combinations for Activities (Outside the Farm Definition) Conducted in a Facility Co-Located on a Farm; Availability

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2594/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2594A1-Qualitative Risk Assessment of Risk of ActivityAnimal Food Combinations for Activities (Outside the Farm Definition) Conducted in a Facility Co-Located on a Farm; Availability

 Eligibility of Namibia to Export Meat Products to the United States

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2786

Comments Deadline

17 November 2015

Notification

NUSA2786-USA-Eligibility of Namibia to Export Meat Products to the United States

 Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2785

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2785-USA-Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Rimsulfuron

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/959

Comments Deadline

29 November 2015

Notification

NCAN959-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Rimsulfuron

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Imazamethabenz-methyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/958

Comments Deadline

29 November 2015

Notification

NCAN958-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Imazamethabenz-methyl

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Abamectin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/957

Comments Deadline

29 November 2015

Notification

NCAN957-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Abamectin

Oxathiapiprolin; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2781

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2781-USA-Oxathiapiprolin; Pesticide Tolerances

Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2780

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2780-USA-Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances

 Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2779

Comments Deadline

9 October 2015

Notification

NUSA2779-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 Descriptive Designation for Needle or Blade Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products; Correction

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2556/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2556C1-USA-Descriptive Designation for Needle or Blade Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products; Correction

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Polysorbate 80 in Seasonings and Rice-Based Ready-to-Eat Cereals 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/956

Comments Deadline

29 November 2015

Notification

NCAN956-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Quizalofop-ethyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/955

Comments Deadline

24 November 2015

Notification

NCAN955-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Quizalofop-ethyl

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Sethoxydim

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/954

Comments Deadline

24 November 2015

Notification

NCAN954-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Sethoxydim

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Prohexadione calcium

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/953

Comments Deadline

24 November 2015

Notification

NCAN953-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Prohexadione calcium

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents to Correct the Entries for Ethyl Acetate Permitted for Use as an Extraction Solvent for Decaffeinating Green Coffee Beans and Tea Leaves and for Methyl Alcohol Permitted for Use as an Extraction Solvent in Manufacturing Steviol Glycosides 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/952

Comments Deadline

24 November 2015

Notification

NCAN952-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents to Correct the Entries for Ethyl Acetate

Marketing of Infant and Young Children Food and other products regulations 2005

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/8

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA8-Nigeria-Marketing of Infant and Young Children Food and other products regulations 2005

Fruit Juice and Nectar Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/7

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA7-Nigeria-Fruit Juice and Nectar Regulations 2005

Cocoa Products Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/6

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA6-Nigeria-Cocoa Products Regulations 2005

Draft amendment on Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2015, and Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2015, dated 30 July 2015   

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/117

Comments Deadline

14 November 2015

Notification

NIND117-Draft amendment on Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) and Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2015

Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2502/Add.6

Adoption Date

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2502A6-USA-Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food; Final Rule

 Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2593/Add.3

Adoption Date

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2593A3-USA-Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals; Final Rule

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (8 September 2015 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 8)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/370

Comments Deadline

13 November 2015

Notification

NAUS370-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

 Notification of adoption of the Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2723/Add.8

Effective Date

31 August 2015

Notification

NUSA2723A8-USA-Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances

 Notification of adoption of the Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2744/Add.2

Effective Date

26 August 2015

Notification

NUSA2744A2-USA-Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

 Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2778

Comments Deadline

25 September 2015

Notification

NUSA2778-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 The Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food Product Standard and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/116

Comments Deadline

8 November 2015

Notification

NIND116-India-The Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food Product Standard and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food Product Standard and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/115

Comments Deadline

8 November 2015

Notification

NIND115-India-Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food Product Standard and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015, dated 12 June 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/113

Comments Deadline

8 November 2015

Notification

NIND113-India- Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015 and dated 5 June 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/112

Comments Deadline

7 November 2015

Notification

NIND112-India-Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants,Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Spirit drinks Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/5

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA5-Nigeria-Spirit drinks Regulations 2005

 Executives Regulations (rules and decision) of the code for marketing breast milk substitutes 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/168

Comments Deadline

7 November 2015

Notification

NSAU168-Kindom of Saudi Arabia-Executives Regulations (rules and decision) of the code for marketing breast milk substitutes

Sedaxane; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2777

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2777-USA-Sedaxane; Pesticide Tolerances

 Prohexadione Calcium; Pesticide

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2776

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2776-USA-Prohexadione Calcium; Pesticide

 Draft of Sanitation Standard for Edible Hydrogenated Oils

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/367

Comments Deadline

6 November 2015

Notification

NTPKM367- Draft of Sanitation Standard for Edible Hydrogenated Oils

 Draft of Standard for the Tolerance of Heavy Metals in Plant Origin

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/366

Comments Deadline

3 November 2015

Notification

NTPKM366-Draft of Standard for the Tolerance of Heavy Metals in Plant Origin

 Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015 and dated 5 June 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/111

Comments Deadline

3 November 2015

Notification

NIND111-India-Food Safety & Standards (Food Product Standards & Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/110

Comments Deadline

3 November 2015

Notification

NIND110-India-Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/396/Rev.1/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

24 October 2015

Notification

NJPN396R1C1-Japan-Revision of the Standards & Specifications for Foods & Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law

 Food Grade (Table or Cooking) Salt Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/4

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA4-Nigeria-Food Grade (Table or Cooking) Salt Regulations 2005

 Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Food 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA3-Nigeria-Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Food 2005

 Food Fortification Regulations 2005   

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA2-Nigeria-Food Fortification Regulations 2005

 Fats and Oils Regulations 2005 

Notifying Member

Nigeria

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NGA/1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNGA1-Nigeria- Fats and Oils Regulations 2005

 Consultation starts on Australia's new Biosecurity Regulation

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/363/Add.2

Comments Deadline

30 November 2015

Notification

NTPKM363-Draft of Standards for the Tolerance of Atomic Dust and Radioactivity Contamination in Foods

 TFDA is planning to extend the scope of products subject to systematic inspection and include dairy products and fishery products 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/365

Comments Deadline

31 October 2015

Notification

NTPKM365-Extension scope of products subject to systematic inspection and include dairy products and fishery products

 The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) is proposing an import inspection requirement on gelatin importation. Commodities used for food purposes and classified under 2 specific CCC codes, CCC3503.00.10.00-4 Gelatin and CCC3503.00.20.00-2 Gelatin derivatives, shall provide health/sanitation certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/364

Comments Deadline

31 October 2015

Notification

NTPKM364-Import inspection requirement on gelatin importation

 Draft "Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the specific requirements for gelatine, collagen and highly refined products of animal origin intended for human consumption" and the draft"Commission Implementing Regulation drawing up lists of third countries, parts of third countries and territories from which member States are to authorise the introduction into the Union of certain products of animal origin intended for human consumption, laying down certificates requirements, amending Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 and repealing Decision 2003/812/EC

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/140/Add.1

Comments Deadline

5 October 2015

Notification

NEU140A1-EU-Specific requirements for gelatine, collagen and highly refined products of animal origin intended for human consumption

Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under 75 specific CCC codes if they are used for food or food additives 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/362

Comments Deadline

13 October 2015

Notification

NTPKM362-Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under 75 specific CCC codes if they are used for food or food additives

 Draft Mandatory Malawi Standard for Dry Beans 

Notifying Member

Malawi

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MWI/2

Comments Deadline

 

Notification

NMWI2-Malawi-Draft Mandatory Malawi Standard for Dry Beans

 Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Myclobutanil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/934/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

10 August 2015

Notification

NCAN934A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Myclobutanil

 Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Sedaxane

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/933/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

10 August 2015

Notification

NCAN933A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Sedaxane

 Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Deltamethrin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/932/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

10 August 2015

Notification

NCAN932A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Deltamethrin

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (11 August 2015 – Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/369

Comments Deadline

16 October 2015

Notification

NAUS369-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

 Notification of adoption of the Listing of color Additives Exempt from Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirmation of Effective Date

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2732/Add.2

Date of Entry into Force

9 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2732A2-USA-Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirmation of Effective Date

 Notification of adoption of the Listing of color Additives Exempt from Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirmation of Effective Date

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2713/Add.2

Date of Entry into Force

9 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2713A2-USA-Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirmation of Effective Date

 Legislative Proposals on Regulation of Edible Fats and Oils and Recycling of "Waste Cooking Oils" 

Notifying Member

Hong Kong

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/HKG/41

Comments Deadline

9 October 2015

Notification

NHKG41-China-Legislative Proposals on Regulation of Edible Fats and Oils and Recycling of Waste Cooking Oils

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Bicyclopyrone

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/920/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

30 July 2015

Notification

NCAN920A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Bicyclopyrone

 Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food or Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Foods for Special Dietary uses, Foods for Special Medical Purposes, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods) Regulations, 2015   

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/109

Comments Deadline

4 October 2015

Notification

NIND109-India-Draft Food Safety and Standard

 Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/108

Comments Deadline

4 October 2015

Notification

NIND108-India-Draft Food Safety and Standard (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/419/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

17 August 2015

Notification

NJPN419C1-Japan-Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act

 Multicriteria-Based Ranking Model for Risk Management of Animal Drug Residues in Milk and Milk Products; Notice of Availability 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2772

Comments Deadline

29 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2772-USA-Multicriteria-Based Ranking Model for Risk Management of Animal Drug Residues in Milk and Milk Products; Notice of Availability

 Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015 and dated 5 June 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/107

Comments Deadline

3 October 2015

Notification

NIND107-India-Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation

 Third-Party Auditor/Certification Body Accreditation for Food Safety Audits: Model Accreditation Standards; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2570/Add.3

Comments Deadline

7 October 2015

Notification

NUSA2570A3-Third-Party AuditorCertification Body Accreditation for Food Safety Audits Model Accreditation Standards; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability

 Modification of content of the User Fee Program To Provide for Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies To Conduct Food Safety Audits and To Issue Certifications

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2570/Add.2

Comments Deadline

7 October 2015

Notification

NUSA2570A2-User Fee Program To Provide for Accreditation of Third-Party AuditorsCertification Bodies To Conduct Food Safety Audits and To Issue Certifications

 Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2771

Comments Deadline

17 August 2015

Notification

NUSA2771-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 Aldicarb, Alternaria destruens, Ampelomyces quisqualis, Azinphos-methyl, Etridiazole, Fenarimol, et al.; Proposed Tolerance and Tolerance Exemption Actions

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2770

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2770-USA-Proposed Tolerance and Tolerance Exemption Actions

 Notification of adoption of the Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2675/Add.2

Date of Entry into Force

15 June 2015

Notification

NUSA2675A2-USA-Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerances

 Notification of adoption of the Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2705/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

17 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2705A1-USA-Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions

 Notification of adoption of the S-metolachlor; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2723/Add.6

Date of Entry into Force

8 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2723A6-USA-S-metolachlor; Pesticide Tolerances

 Notification of adoption of the Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2723/Add.5

Date of Entry into Force

22 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2723A5-USA-Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances

Notification of adoption of the Thiram; Pesticide Tolerance

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2723/Add.4

Date of Entry into Force

19 June 2015

Notification

NUSA2723A4-USA-Thiram; Pesticide Tolerance

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Manidpropamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/947

Comments Deadline

4 October 2015

Notification

NCAN947-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Manidpropamid

 Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/427

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN427-Japan-Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/946

Comments Deadline

4 October 2015

Notification

NCAN946-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Azoxystrobin

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Difenoconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/945

Comments Deadline

4 October 2015

Notification

NCAN945-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Difenoconazole

 Notification of adoption of the Notice of Modification – Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/919/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

17 July0215

Notification

NCAN919A1-Canada-Notice of Modification – Lists of Permitted Food Additives

 Notification of adoption of the Notice of Modification – Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/909/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

15 July 2015

Notification

NCAN909A1-Canada-Notice of Modification – Lists of Permitted Food Additives

 Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) on the Code of Hygienic Practice for Coconut Sap Sugar 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/307

Comments Deadline

28 September 2015

Notification

NPHL307-Philippines-Final Draft on the Code of Hygienic Practice for Coconut Sap Sugar

 Modification of content of the Amendment to the Import Health Standard for turkey meat and turkey meat products

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/444/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZLl444A2-New Zealand-Amendment to the Import Health Standard for turkey meat and turkey meat products

 Biosecurity Act 2015 and related Acts

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/363/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS363A1-Australia-Biosecurity Act 2015 and related Acts

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (14 July 2015 – Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 6)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/365

Comments Deadline

18 September 2015

Notification

NAUS365-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Dichlobenil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/930/Add.1

Adoption Date

13 July 2015

Notification

NCAN930A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Dichlobenil

 Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Dimethenamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/929/Add.1

Adoption Date

13 July 2015

Notification

NCAN929A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Dimethenamid

 Notification of adoption of the Sanitation Standard for Pork Fat

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/349/Add.1

Adoption Date

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM349A1-Sanitation Standard for Pork Fat

 Agricultural Export Regulation Review 

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/364

Comments Deadline

13 September 2015

Notification

NAUS364-Australia-Agricultural Export Regulation Review

 Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendments of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/426

Comments Deadline

11 September 2015

Notification

NJPN426-Japan-Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

 Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendments of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/425

Comments Deadline

11 September 2015

Notification

NJPN425-Japan-Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

 Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) on the Classification and Grading of Fresh Water Convolvulus 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/306

Comments Deadline

14 September 2015

Notification

NPHL306-Philippines-Final Draft on the Classification and Grading of Fresh Water Convolvulus

 Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) on the Classification and Grading of Fresh Sweet Tamarind 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/305

Comments Deadline

14 September 2015

Notification

NPHL305-Philippines-Final Draft on the Classification and Grading of Fresh Sweet Tamarind

 Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) on the Classification and Grading of Fresh Santol 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/304

Comments Deadline

14 September 2015

Notification

NPHL304-Philippines-Final Draft on the Classification and Grading of Fresh Santol

 Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) on the Classification and Grading of Loofah

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/303

Comments Deadline

14 September 2015

Notification

NPHL303-Philippines-Final Draft on the Classification and Grading of Loofah

 Options for Reducing Burden for Micro and Small Businesses – Extension of the comment period

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/938/Add.1

Adoption Date

21 July 2015

Notification

NCAN938A1-Canada-Options for Reducing Burden for Micro and Small Businesses – Extension of the comment period

 Annexes to "Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for boscalid, captan, clothianidin, thiametoxam, folpet and tolclofos-methyl in or on certain products" 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/142

Comments Deadline

7 September2015

Notification

NEU142-EU-Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 3962005

Draft Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the specific requirements for gelatine, collagen and highly refined products of animal origin intended for human consumption; and Draft Commission Implementing Regulation drawing up lists of third countries, parts of third countries  and territories from which Member States are to authorise the introduction into the Union of certain products of animal origin intended for human consumption, laying down certificates requirements, amending Regulation (EC) No. 2074/2005 and repealing Decision 2003/812/EC (with four Annexes)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/140

Comments Deadline

5 September 2015

Notification

NEU140-EU-Draft Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 8532004 of the European Parliament and of the Council

 Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2769

Comments Deadline

18 August 2015

Notification

NUSA2769-USA-Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products

 Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/139

Comments Deadline

1 September 2015

Notification

NEU139-EU-removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances

 Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain flavouring substances

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/138

Comments Deadline

1 September 2015

Notification

NEU138-EU-Certain flavouring substances

 Notification of adoption of the Joint DA-DOH Administrative Order No. 2015-0007, series of 2015, Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) no. 10611, an Act to strengthen the Food Safety Regulatory System in the country to protect consumer health and facilitate market access of local foods and food products, and for other purposes otherwise known as the Food Safety Act of 2013

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/244/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

30 August 2015

Notification

NPHL244A1-Philippines-Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) no. 10611

 Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/424

Comments Deadline

30 August 2015

Notification

NJPN424-Japan- Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

 Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/423

Comments Deadline

30 August 2015

Notification

NJPN423-Japan- Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/422

Comments Deadline

30 August 2015

Notification

NJPN422-Japan- Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

 Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/421

Comments Deadline

30 August 2015

Notification

NJPN421-Japan- Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/639 of 23 April 2015 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of silicon dioxide (E 551) in polyvinyl alcoholpolyethylene glycol-graft- co-polymer (E 1209) 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/137

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU137-EU-Commission Regulation (EU) 2015639 of 23 April 2015 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No. 13332008 of the European Parliament and of the Council

 Annexes to "Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for diethofencarb, mesotrione, metosulam, pirimiphos-methyl, propiconazole and spiroxamine in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/136

Comments Deadline

28 August 2015

Notification

NEU136-EU-MRLs for diethofencarb, mesotrione, metosulam, pirimiphos-methyl, propiconazole and spiroxamine in or on certain products

 Proposal for a Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No.183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the dioxin testing of oils, fat and products derived thereof.

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/135

Comments Deadline

28 August 2015

Notification

NEU135-EU-Proposal for a Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No.1832005 of the European Parliament and of the Council

 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No. 2015/897 of 11 June 2015 concerning the authorisation of thiamine hydrochloride and thiamine mononitrate as a feed additive for all animal species 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/134

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU134-EU-Authorisation of thiamine hydrochloride and thiamine mononitrate as a feed additive for all animal species

 Annexes to "Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlorpyrifos in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/133

Comments Deadline

28 August 2015

Notification

NEU133-EU-Maximum residue levels for chlorpyrifos in or on certain products

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Prepared Meat – Poultry Sausage"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/164

Comments Deadline

28 August 2015

Notification

NSAU164-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Prepared Meat – Poultry Sausage

 Notification of adoption of the Infant Formula: The Addition of Minimum and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant Formula and Related Labelling Requirements, Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2534/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

22 June 2015

Notification

NUSA2534A1-USA-Infant Formula The Addition of Minimum and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant Formula and Related Labelling Requirements, Final Rule

 Proposals to Amend (No. 1) the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2015 

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/519

Comments Deadline

25 August 2015

Notification

NNZL519-New Zealand-Proposals to Amend (No. 1) the New Zealand (MRLs of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2015

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Tembotrione

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/939

Comments Deadline

6 September 2015

Notification

NCAN939-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Tembotrione

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Sulfoxaflor

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/924/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

22 June 2015

Notification

NCAN924A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Sulfoxaflor

 Notification of adoption of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/346/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

24 June 2015

Notification

NTPKM346A1-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

 Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under 14 specific CCC codes if they are used for food purposes 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/358

Comments Deadline

10 August 2015

Notification

NTPKM358-Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under 14 specific CCC codes if they are used for food purposes

 Notification of adoption of the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/351/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

24 June 2015

Notification

NTPKM351A1-Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

 Fenazaquin; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2768

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2768-USA-Fenazaquin; Pesticide Tolerances

 Mesotrione; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2767

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2767-USA-Mesotrione; Pesticide Tolerances

 Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils; Notice; Declaratory Order

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2766

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2766-USA-Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils; Notice; Declaratory Orders

 Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) on the Code of Practice for Radiation Processing of Food 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/302

Comments Deadline

24 August 2015

Notification

NPHL302-Philippines-Final Draft on the Code of Practice for Radiation Processing of Food

 Food Safety and Standard (Food Recall Procedures) Regulation, 2015 and dated 22 April 2015

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/106

Comments Deadline

21 August 2015

Notification

NIND106-India-Food Safety and Standard (Food Recall Procedures) Regulation, 2015 and dated 22 April 2015

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (16 June 2015 Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2015 (No. 5)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/362

Comments Deadline

20 August 2015

Notification

NAUS362-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Draft Regulation on the determination of standard models of health certificates for import of animal and animal products 

Notifying Member

Turkey

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TUR/60

Comments Deadline

15 August 2015

Notification

NTUR60-Turkey-Draft Regulation on the determination of standard models of health certificates for import of animal and animal products

 Notification of adoption of the Listing of Colour Additives Exempt from Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2713/Add.1

Adoption Date

9 July 2015

Notification

NUSA2713A1-USA-Listing of Colour Additives Exempt From Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Final Rule

 Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/105

Comments Deadline

7 August 2015

Notification

NIND105-India-Food Safety and Standard (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015

 Draft Guidance for Industry on the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program for Food Importers and Guidelines in Consideration of the Burden of the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program Fee Amounts on Small Business; Availability 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2765

Comments Deadline

19 August 2015

Notification

NUSA2765-USA-Draft Guidance for Industry on the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program for Food Importers

 Final Draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the Pesticide Residues in Rice: Maximum Residue Limits

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/298

Comments Deadline

10 August 2015

Notification

NPHL298-Philippines-Final Draft for the Pesticide Residues in Rice Maximum Residue Limits

 Final Draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the Pesticide Residues in Pineapple: Maximum Residue Limits

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/297

Comments Deadline

10 August 2015

Notification

NPHL297-Philippines-Final Draft for the Pesticide Residues in Pineapple Maximum Residue Limits

 Final Draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) for the Pesticide Residues in Okra: Maximum Residue Limits

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/296

Comments Deadline

10 August 2015

Notification

NPHL296-Philippines-Final Draft for the Pesticide Residues in Okra Maximum Residue Limits

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