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2020 Food Safety Notifications

Diquat; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3208

Proposed date of entry into force

22 October 2020

Notification

NUSA3208-USA-Diquat; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

Clofentezine; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3207

Proposed date of entry into force

22 October 2020

Notification

NUSA3207-USA-Clofentezine; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

Egg Products Inspection Regulations; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2985/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2985A1-USA-Egg Products Inspection Regulations; Final Rule

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/737/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN737A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/736/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN736A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/735/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN735A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/734/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN734A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/733/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN733A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/719/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN719A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/718/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN718A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/717/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN717A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/715/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN715A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/714/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN714A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/713/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN713A1-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

 

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Trifludimoxazin (PMRL2020-36)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1350

Comments Deadline

11 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1350-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Trifludimoxazin

 

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Cellulase from

Trichoderma reesei QM9414 in Apricot, Peachand Pear Nectars and Unstandardized Fruit and

Vegetable Products - Reference Number:NOM/ADM-0156

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1349

Comments Deadline

4 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1349-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Cellulase

 

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Pyroxsulam

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1322/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1322A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Pyroxsulam

 

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Myclobutanil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1321/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1321A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Myclobutanil

 

Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

(20 October 2020)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/510

Comments Deadline

4 January 2021

Notification

NAUS510-Australia-Proposal to amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

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/788

Comments Deadline

18 December 2020 - Comments only to updated

MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in attached annexes)

Notification

NJPN788-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/787

Comments Deadline

18 December 2020 - Comments only to updated

MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in attached annexes)

Notification

NJPN787-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/786

Comments Deadline

18 December 2020 - Comments only to updated

MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in attached annexes)

Notification

NJPN786-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/785

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN785-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/784

Comments Deadline

18 December 2020 - Comments only to updated

MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in attached annexes)

Notification

NJPN784-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

 Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/783

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN783-Japan-Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1497 of 15 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of L-methionine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80 184 and Escherichia coli KCCM 80 096 as a feed additive for all animal species

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/440

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU440-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20201497 of 15 October 2020

 Afidopyropen; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule.

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3206

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3206-USA-Afidopyropen; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1378 of 1 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of copper chelate of lysine and glutamic acid as a feed additive for all animal species

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/438

Proposed date of entry into force

This Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notification

NEU438-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20201378 of 1 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of copper

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1379 of 1 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of L-cystine produced by Pantoea ananatis NITE BP-02525 as a feed additive for all animal species

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/437

Proposed date of entry into force

This Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notification

NEU437-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20201379 of 1 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of L-cystine

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1400 of 5 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of ethyl ester of β-apo-8'-carotenoic acid as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry species for laying and for fattening

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/436

Proposed date of entry into force

This Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notification

NEU436-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20201400 of 5 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of ethyl ester

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1418 of 6 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of saponified paprika (Capsicum annuum) extract (capsanthin) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, minor poultry species for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry species for laying

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/435

Proposed date of entry into force

This Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notification

NEU435-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20201418 of 6 October 2020

 Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1419 of 7 October 2020 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of ascorbic acid (E 300) and citric acid (E 330) on white vegetables intended for further processing

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/434

Proposed date of entry into force

This Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notification

NEU434-EU-Commission Regulation (EU) 20201419 of 7 October 2020 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 13332008

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1371 of 1 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4- beta-xylanase and endo-1,4-beta-glucanase as a feed additive for lactating sows (holder of the authorisation BASF SE)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/433

Proposed date of entry into force

This Regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Notification

NEU433-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 20201371 of 1 October 2020

Established Maximum Residue Limit: MCPA

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1320/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1320A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit MCPA

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: MCPA

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1319/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1319A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit MCPA

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Halauxifen-methyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1318/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1318A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Halauxifen-methyl

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Triallate (PMRL2020-34)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1347

Comments Deadline

3 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1347-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Triallate

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Glufosinate - ammonium (PMRL2020-33)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1346

Comments Deadline

3 January 2021

Notification

NCAN1346-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Glufosinate - ammonium

 DUS 2254:2020, Fresh pumpkin and squash - Specification and grading, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/134

Comments Deadline

21 December 2020

Notification

NUGA134-Uganda-DUS 22542020, Fresh pumpkin and squash - Specification and grading, First Edition

 DUS 2253:2020, Fruit and vegetable chutney - Specification, Second Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/133

Comments Deadline

21 December 2020

Notification

NUGA133-Uganda-DUS 22532020, Fruit and vegetable chutney - Specification, Second Edition

 DUS 2219:2020, Bread crumbs - Specification, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/132

Comments Deadline

21 December 2020

Notification

NUGA132-Uganda-DUS 22192020, Bread crumbs - Specification, First Edition

 Draft sanitation standard for contaminants and toxins in food

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/555

Comments Deadline

21 December 2020

Notification

NTPKM555-Draft sanitation standard for contaminants and toxins in food

 Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fipronil)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/764/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN764A1-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 (Amendment of extraneous maximum residue limits (EMRLs) for Heptachlor)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/763/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN763A1-Japan-Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/ Vitamins and Minerals permitted for use in foodstuff

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/439

Comments Deadline

19 December 2020

Notification

NSAU439-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vitamins and Minerals permitted for use in foodstuff

 Revision of the List of Existing Food Additives (final rule)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/621/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN621A1-Japan-Revision of the List of Existing Food Additives (final rule)

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Acid Prolyl Endopeptidase from Aspergillus niger GEP inCertain Foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0155

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1345

Comments Deadline

22 December 2020

Notification

NCAN1345-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Trifloxystrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1317/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1317A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Trifloxystrobin

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Glufosinate-Ammonium

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1316/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1316A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Glufosinate-Ammonium

 Established Maximum Residue Limit: Acequinocyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1315/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1315A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Acequinocyl

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/528/Add.1

Date of entry into force

6 October 2020

Notification

NTPKM528A1-Draft Sanitation Standard for Microorganisms in Foods

Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/782

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN782-Japan-Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc.

Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/781

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN781-Japan-Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc.

Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/780

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN780-Japan-Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc.

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/627 as regards uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/416

Comments Deadline

5 December 2020

Notification

NEU416-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/627 as regards uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin

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/504/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM504A1-Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

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/487/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM487A1-Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

Draft Memorandum Circular: Food Safety Measures for Rice

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/464/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NPHL464A1-Philippines-Draft Memorandum Circular: Food Safety Measures for Rice

Notice of modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable the use of pectin lyase from Aspergillus niger Rung373 in variousstandardized and unstandardized foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0154

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1342

Comments Deadline

6 December 2020

Notification

NCAN1342-Canada-Notice of modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable the use of pectin lyase from Aspergillus niger Rung373 in variousstandardized and unstandardized foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0154

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Citric AcidEsters of Mono- and Diglycerides (CITREM) as an Emulsifier in Whole Protein-Based InfantFormulas for Special Dietary Purposes - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0153

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1341

Comments Deadline

1 December 2020

Notification

NCAN1341-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Citric AcidEsters of Mono- and Diglycerides (CITREM) as an Emulsifier in Whole Protein-Based InfantFormulas for Special Dietary Purposes - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0153

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1308/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1308A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin

Draft Commission Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards import conditions for live snails, for composite products and for casings placed on the market for human consumption

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/415

Comments Deadline

1 December 2020

Notification

NEU415-EU-Draft Commission Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards import conditions for live snails, for composite products and for casings placed on the market for human consumption

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/414

Comments Deadline

30 November 2020

Notification

NEU414-EU-Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Trinexapac-ethyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1344

Comments Deadline

16 December 2020

Notification

NCAN1344-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Trinexapac-ethyl

Draft Regulation for The Use Restrictions and Labeling Requirement of Aloe as a Food Ingredient

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/554

Comments Deadline

7 December 2020

Notification

NTPKM554-Draft Regulation for The Use Restrictions and Labeling Requirement of Aloe as a Food Ingredient

Those foods, food additives, food utensils, food containers or packaging classified under 2 specific CCC codes

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/553

Comments Deadline

7 December 2020

Notification

NTPKM553-Those foods, food additives, food utensils, food containers or packaging classified under 2 specific CCC codes

Draft Sanitation Standard for Microorganisms in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/528/Add.1

Date of entry into force

6 October 2020

Notification

NTPKM528A1-Draft Sanitation Standard for Microorganisms in Foods

Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/782

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN782-Japan-Amendment to the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc.

Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/781

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN781-Japan-Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc.

Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc.

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/780

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN780-Japan-Amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act and the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc.

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/627 as regards uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/416

Comments Deadline

5 December 2020

Notification

NEU416-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/627 as regards uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin

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/504/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM504A1-Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

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/487/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM487A1-Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

Draft Memorandum Circular: Food Safety Measures for Rice

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/464/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NPHL464A1-Philippines-Draft Memorandum Circular: Food Safety Measures for Rice

Notice of modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable the use of pectin lyase from Aspergillus niger Rung373 in variousstandardized and unstandardized foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0154

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1342

Comments Deadline

6 December 2020

Notification

NCAN1342-Canada-Notice of modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable the use of pectin lyase from Aspergillus niger Rung373 in variousstandardized and unstandardized foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0154

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Citric AcidEsters of Mono- and Diglycerides (CITREM) as an Emulsifier in Whole Protein-Based InfantFormulas for Special Dietary Purposes - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0153

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1341

Comments Deadline

1 December 2020

Notification

NCAN1341-Canada--Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Citric AcidEsters of Mono- and Diglycerides (CITREM) as an Emulsifier in Whole Protein-Based InfantFormulas for Special Dietary Purposes - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0153

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1308/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1308A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Azoxystrobin

Draft Commission Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards import conditions for live snails, for composite products and for casings placed on the market for human consumption

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/415

Comments Deadline

1 December 2020

Notification

NEU415-EU-Draft Commission Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards import conditions for live snails, for composite products and for casings placed on the market for human consumption

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/414

Comments Deadline

30 November 2020

Notification

NEU414-EU-Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin

 

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fenpyroximate (PMRL2020-27)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1334

Comments Deadline

8 November 2020

Notification

NCAN1334-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Fenpyroximate

 

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Difenoconazole (PMRL2020-26)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1333

Comments Deadline

8 November 2020

Notification

NCAN1333-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Difenoconazole

 

Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3198

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3198-USA-Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

Flupyradifurone; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3197

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3197-USA-Flupyradifurone; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

The Extension of the Temporary Alternative Measures to 31 December 2020 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.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM530A2-The Extension of the Temporary Alternative Measures to 31 December 2020

 

The Extension of the Temporary Alternative Measures to August 31 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.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM530A1-The Extension of the Temporary Alternative Measures to August 31 for the Submission of Certificates

 

Nitrapyrin; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3196

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3196-USA-Nitrapyrin; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

Pethoxamid; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3195

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3195-USA-Pethoxamid; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3194

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3194-USA-Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

 

Draft Regulation for The Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of Coffee Leaves (Coffea arabica,

Coffea canephora) as Food Ingredients

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/548

Comments Deadline

20 October 2020

Notification

NTPKM548-Draft Regulation for The Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of Coffee Leaves

Draft Regulation for The Use Restrictions of Fish Oil

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/547

Comments Deadline

20 October 2020

Notification

NTPKM547-Draft Regulation for The Use Restrictions of Fish Oil

 

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/776

Comments Deadline

20 October 2020 - Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in attached annexes)

Notification

NJPN776-Japan-Revision of the Standards & Specifications for Foods & Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Ac

 

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/775

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN775-Japan-Revision of the Standards & Specifications for Foods & 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/774

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN774-Japan-Revision of the Standards & Specifications for Foods & Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

 

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation renewing the approval of the active substance etoxazole as a candidate for substitution in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/408

Comments Deadline

17 October 2020, comments are only to be

addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on notification G/TBT/N/EU/733.

Notification

NEU408-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation renewing the approval of the active substance etoxazole

Draft of sanitation standard for general foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/546

Comments Deadline

19 Octobe2020

Notification

NTPKM546-Draft of sanitation standard for general foods

 

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Anticaking Agents to Enable the Use of Cellulose and Microcrystalline Cellulose in Cubed or DicedCheeses - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0149

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1330

Comments Deadline

20 October 2020

Notification

NCAN1330-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Anticaking Agents

 

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Flupyradifurone (PMRL2020-20)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1329

Comments Deadline

25 October 2020

Notification

NCAN1329-Canda-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Flupyradifurone

 

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyflufenamid (PMRL2020-21)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1328

Comments Deadline

25 October 2020

Notification

NCAN1328-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Cyflufenamid

 

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

Commodities. Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3193

Comments Deadline

4 September 2020

Notification

NUSA3193-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues filings of pesticide petitions

 

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of 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/529/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM529A1-Standards for veterinary drug residue limits in foods

 

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020 w.r.t. new standards of Dairy Analogue and revision of standards of Ghee and other Milk Fat Products

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/253

Comments Deadline

12 October 2020

Notification

NIND253-India-Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives)

 

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on sales) Amendment Regulations,

2020 related to incidental occurring of Khesari dal in grams/pulses

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/252

Comments Deadline

12 October 2020

Notification

NIND252-India-Draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on sales)

 

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment

Regulations, 2020

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/251

Comments Deadline

12 October 2020

Notification

NIND251-India-Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives)

 

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of Maximum residue levels for

chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in or on certain products

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/360/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU360A2-EU-Maximum residue levels for chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in or on certain products

 

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyclaniliprole (PMRL2020-17)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1326

Comments Deadline

18 October 2020

Notification

NCAN1326-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Cyclaniliprole

 

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of Notice of Modification to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula and Infant Formula When Ready-to-Serve in Part 2 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods - Reference Number: NOM/ADM C-2020-2

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1249/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1249A1-Canada-Notice of Modification to Lower the Maximum Levels of Lead in Concentrated Infant Formula

Import risk review for psittacine birds from all countries - Draft report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/503

Comments Deadline

19 September 2020

Notification

NAUS503-Australia-Import risk review for psittacine birds from all countries - Draft report

 

The draft amendment of the "Procedure for the Recognition of Infectious Animal Disease-Free Status of a Foreign Country

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/543

Comments Deadline

3 October 2020

Notification

NTPKM543-The draft amendment of the Procedure for the Recognition of Infectious Animal Disease-Free Status

 

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