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Notifications

2020 Food Safety Notifications

Extension of the Temporary Alternative Measures to 30 June 2021 for the Submission of Certificates for Food Safety and Sanitation Purpose in the Condition of COVID-19 Pandemic

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/530/Add.3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM530/A3-Extension of the Temporary Alternative Measures to 30 June 2021 for the Submission of Certificates for Food Safety and Sanitation Purpose in the Condition of COVID-19 Pandemic

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2020 w.r.t the standards of fortified milk powder

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/259

Comments Deadline

20 February 2021

Notification

NIND259-India-Draft Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2020 w.r.t the standards of fortified milk powder

Draft to amend in Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives)

Regulations, 2011

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/258

Comments Deadline

20 February 2021

Notification

NIND258-India-Draft to amend in Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011

Broflanilide; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3217

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3217-USA-Broflanilide; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods; Extension of Comment Period

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3203/Add.1

Comments Deadline

22 February 2021

Notification

NUSA3203/A1-USA-Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods; Extension of Comment Period

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin (PMRL2020-48)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1363

Comments Deadline

24 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1363-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin (PMRL2020-48)

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fluroxypyr-meptyl (PMRL2020-47)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1362

Comments Deadline

24 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1362-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fluroxypyr-meptyl (PMRL2020-47)

Draft Regulation for The Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of 2′-fucosyllactose Produced by Genetically Modified Escherichia coli strain K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001d as a Food Ingredient

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/558

Comments Deadline

14 February 2021

Notification

NTPKM558-Draft Regulation for The Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of 2′-fucosyllactose Produced by Genetically Modified Escherichia coli strain K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001d as a Food Ingredient

Regulation for The Use Restrictions and Labeling Requirement of 2′-fucosyllactose Produced by

Genetically Modified Escherichia coli strain BL21 (DE3) #1540 as a Food Ingredient

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/540/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM540/A1-Regulation for The Use Restrictions and Labeling Requirement of 2′-fucosyllactose Produced by Genetically Modified Escherichia coli strain BL21 (DE3) #1540 as a Food Ingredient

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation on the status of certain products as feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and on the withdrawal from the market of certain feed additives

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/455

Comments Deadline

30 days from the date of circulation of this

notification.

Notification

NEU455-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation on the status of certain products as feed additives within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and on the withdrawal from the market of certain feed additives

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Mandestrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1338/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not  Applicable

Notification

NCAN1338A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Mandestrobin

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Fluoxastrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1337/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1337-A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Fluoxastrobin

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Ethalfluralin (PMRL2020-46)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1361

Comments Deadline

21 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1361-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Ethalfluralin (PMRL2020-46)

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Ethaboxam (PMRL2020-45)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1360

Comments Deadline

21 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1360-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Ethaboxam (PMRL2020-45)

DEAS 1033: 2020 Chocolate and chocolate products - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/100

Comments Deadline

9 February 2021

Notification

NTZA100-Tanzania-DEAS 1033: 2020 Chocolate and chocolate products - Specification

DEAS 1032: 2020 Cocoa butter for food industry - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/99

Comments Deadline

9 February 2021

Notification

NTZA99-Tanzania-DEAS 1032: 2020 Cocoa butter for food industry - Specification

DEAS 1031: 2020 Cocoa powder and cocoa powder mixture - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/98

Comments Deadline

9 February 2021

Notification

NTZA98-Tanzania-DEAS 1031: 2020 Cocoa powder and cocoa powder mixture - Specification

DEAS 1030: 2020 Cocoa beans - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/97

Comments Deadline

9 February 2021

Notification

NTZA97-Tanzania-DEAS 1030: 2020 Cocoa beans - Specification

Maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in certain foodstuffs

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/406/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU406A1-EU-Maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in certain foodstuffs

AFDC 12(6595) P3 Fruit drinks - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/96

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NTZA96-Tanzania-AFDC 12(6595) P3 Fruit drinks - Specification

Draft Sanitation Standard for General Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/546/Add.1

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

TPKM546/A1-Draft Sanitation Standard for General Foods

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/819

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NJPN819-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/818

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NJPN818JPN-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/817

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NJPN817-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/816

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NJPN816-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (1 December 2020)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/511

Comments Deadline

14 February 2021

Notification

NAUS511-Australia-Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (1 December 2020)

 Agricultural Export Legislation - Release of the Exposure Draft Export Control Rules 2020 - Tranche 3

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/433/Add.7

Comments Deadline

8 January 2021

Notification

NAUS433/A7-Australia-Agricultural Export Legislation - Release of the Exposure Draft Export Control Rules 2020 - Tranche 3

 Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3216

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA32316-USA-Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

DEAS 1029:2020 Rabbit meat (carcass and cuts) - Specification

Notifying Member

Kenya

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/KEN/141

Comments Deadline

10 January 2021

Notification

NKEN141-Kenya-DEAS 1029:2020 Rabbit meat (carcass and cuts) - Specification

DEAS 1027:2020 Bacon - Specification

Notifying Member

Kenya

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/KEN/139

Comments Deadline

10 January 2021

Notification

NKEN139-Kenya-DEAS 1027:2020 Bacon - Specification

DEAS 1026:2020 Minced meat - Specification

Notifying Member

Kenya

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/KEN/138

Comments Deadline

10 January 2021

Notification

NKEN138-Kenya-DEAS 1026:2020 Minced meat - Specification

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/443 of 25 March 2020 authorising the change of the specifications of the novel food spermidine-rich wheat germ extract (Triticum aestivum) under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/454

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU454-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/443 of 25 March 2020 authorising the change of the  specifications of the novel food spermidine-rich wheat germ extract (Triticum aestivum) under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/973 of 6 July 2020 authorising a change of the conditions of use of the novel food 'protein extract from pig kidneys' and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/453

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU453-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/973 of 6 July 2020 authorising a change of the conditions of use of the novel food 'protein extract from pig kidneys' and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1993 of 4 December 2020 authorising the placing on the market of selenium-containing yeast (Yarrowia lipolytica) biomass as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/452

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU452-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1993 of 4 December 2020 authorising the placing on the market of selenium-containing yeast (Yarrowia lipolytica) biomass as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1822 of 2 December 2020 authorising the placing on the market of chromium-containing yeast (Yarrowia lipolytica) biomass as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/451

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU451-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1822 of 2 December 2020 authorising the placing on the market of chromium-containing yeast (Yarrowia lipolytica) biomass as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

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/556

Comments Deadline

1 February 2021

Notification

NTPKM556-The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application & Limitation of Food Additivese

 Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/805

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN805-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

 Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/804

Comments Deadline

30 January 2021

Notification

NJPN804-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pydiflumetofen (PMRL2020-44)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1358

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1358-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Pydiflumetofen

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Indaziflam (PMRL2020-43)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1357

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1357-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Indaziflam

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Sulfentrazone (PMRL2020-42)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1356

Comments Deadline

8 February 2021

Notification

NCAN1356-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Sulfentrazone

 Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3215

Proposed date of entry into force

16 November 2020

Notification

NUSA3215-USA-Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 Regulation for The Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Bean Hull as a Food Ingredient

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/534/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM534A1-Regulation for The Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Bean

 Removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/399/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU399A1-EU-Removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Fenpyroximate

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1334/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1334A1-USA-Established Maximum Residue Limit Fenpyroximate

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Cyflufenamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1328/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1328A1-USA-Established Maximum Residue Limit Cyflufenamid

 Colorcon, Inc.; Filing of Color Additive Petition

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3214

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3214-USA-Colorcon, Inc.; Filing of Color Additive Petition

 Ecoflora SAS; Filing of Color Additive Petition

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3213

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3213-USA-Ecoflora SAS; Filing of Color Additive Petition

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Acephate and Methamidophos

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1331/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1331A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Acephate and Methamidophos

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/803

Comments Deadline

19 January 2021

Notification

NJPN803-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods,Food Additives, Etc.

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/802

Comments Deadline

19 January 2021

Notification

NJPN802-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods,Food Additives, Etc.

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/801

Comments Deadline

19 January 2021

Notification

NJPN801-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods,Food Additives, Etc.

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/800

Comments Deadline

19 January 2021

Notification

NJPN800-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc..

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Carfentrazoneethyl (PMRL2020-41)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1355

Comments Deadline

24 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1355-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Carfentrazoneethyl-ethyl

 Mefenoxam; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3212

Proposed date of entry into force

13 November 2020

Notification

NUSA3212-USA-Mefenoxam; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Afidopyropen (PMRL2020-40)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1354

Comments Deadline

24 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1354-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Afidopyropen

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Ethephon (PMRL2020-39)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1353

Comments Deadline

24 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1353-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Ethephon

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flupyradifurone

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1329/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1329A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Flupyradifurone

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Broflanilide

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1311/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1311A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Broflanilide

 DEAS 1026: 2020 Minced meat - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/86

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA86-Tanzania-DEAS 1026 2020 Minced meat - Specification

 DEAS 1028: 2020 Ham - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/85

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA85-Tanzania-DEAS 1028 2020 Ham - Specification

 DEAS 1029: 2020 Rabbit meat (carcasses and cuts) - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/84

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA84-Tanzania-DEAS 1029 2020 Rabbit meat (carcasses and cuts) - Specification

 AFDC 21 (385) CD3 Cassava maize composite flour - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/83

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA83-Tanzania-AFDC 21 (385) CD3 Cassava maize composite flour - Specification

 AFDC 21 (388) CD3 Cassava millet composite flour - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/82

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA82-Tanzania-AFDC 21 (388) CD3 Cassava millet composite flour - Specification.

 DEAS 1027: 2020 Bacon - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/81

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA81-Tanzania-DEAS 1027 2020 Bacon - Specification

 AFDC 13 (530) P3 Rev TZS 1245:2010 Draught beer - Specification

Notifying Member

Tanzania

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TZA/80

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

NTZA80-Tanzania-AFDC 13 (530) P3 Rev TZS 12452010 Draught beer - Specification

Commission Regulation amending Annexes III, V, VII and IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards genotyping of positive TSE cases in goats, the determination of age in ovine and caprine animals, the measures applicable in a herd or flock with atypical scrapie and the conditions for imports of products of bovine, ovine and caprine origin

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/444

Comments Deadline

17 January 2021

Notification

 

NEU444-EU-Commission Regulation amending Annexes III, V, VII and IX to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards genotyping of positive TSE cases in goats, the determination of age in ovine and caprine animals, the measures applicable in a herd or flock with atypical scrapie and the conditions for imports of products of bovine, ovine and caprine origin.

 

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