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Food Import Export Standards

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Notifications

 

2021 Animal Health Notifications

Import Health Standard: Biological Products, BIOLOGIC.ALL


Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/606/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL506/A1-New Zealand-Import Health Standard: Biological Products, BIOLOGIC.ALL

Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Poultry and Poultry Products; Veterinary Conditions For
Importation of Table Eggs; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Egg Products; Veterinary
Conditions For Importation of Pasteurised Shell Eggs; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of
Domestic Birds; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Hatching Eggs; Veterinary Conditions For
Importation of Day Old Chicks


Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/73

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NSGP73-Singapore-Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Poultry and Poultry Products; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Table Eggs; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Egg Products; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Pasteurised Shell Eggs; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Domestic Birds; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Hatching Eggs; Veterinary Conditions For Importation of Day Old Chicks

Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Pet Animals - Birds (other than domestic birds); Veterinary
Conditions for Importation of Domestic Birds and Eggs - Hatching Eggs; Veterinary Conditions for
Importation of Veterinary Biologics - Viruses of Animals and Birds: Type Cultures/Strains; Veterinary
Conditions for Importation of Veterinary Biologics - Viruses of Animals and Birds: Laboratory Isolates


Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/72

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NSGP72-Singapore-Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Pet Animals - Birds (other than domestic birds); Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Domestic Birds and Eggs - Hatching Eggs; Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Veterinary Biologics - Viruses of Animals and Birds: Type Cultures/Strains; Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Veterinary Biologics - Viruses of Animals and Birds: Laboratory Isolates

DA Memorandum Circular No. 12, series of 2003, Annex I, II, and III, Pursuant to DA Memorandum
Circular No. 8, series of 2003, Guidelines for the Phytosanitary Inspection of Regulated Articles for
Food, Feed, and Processing, and DA Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002, Rules and
Regulations on the Importation and Release into the Environment of Plants and Plant Products
Derived from the Use of Modern Biotechnology


Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/63/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NPHL63A2-Philippines-DA Memorandum Circular No. 12, series of 2003, Annex I, II, and III, Pursuant to DA Memorandum Circular No. 8, series of 2003, Guidelines for the Phytosanitary Inspection of Regulated Articles for Food, Feed, and Processing, and DA Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002, Rules and Regulations on the Importation and Release into the Environment of Plants and Plant Products Derived from the Use of Modern Biotechnology

Import health standard, Equids LIVEQUID.GEN.


Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/675

Comments Deadline

8 February 2022

Notification

NNZL675-New Zealand-Import health standard, Equids LIVEQUID.GEN.

 

The amendment to 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/Rev.1/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM543/RA/A1-The amendment to the "Procedure for the Recognition of Infectious Animal Disease-Free Status of a Foreign Country"

Designation of Muramidase as a feed additive

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/875

Comments Deadline

20 December 2021

Notification

NJPN875-Japan-Designation of Muramidase as a feed additive

Agricultural Export Legislation - Consultation on proposed amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/433/Add.9

Comments Deadline

30 November 2021

Notification

NAUS433/A9-Australia-Agricultural Export Legislation - Consultation on proposed amendments to the Export Control Rules 2021

Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products


Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/660

Comments Deadline

7 December 2021

Notification

NNZL660-New Zealand-Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products

The Draft of the Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine


Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/575

Comments Deadline

6 December 2021

Notification

NTPKM575-The Draft of the Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1727 of 29 September 2021 amending and correcting
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 laying down the lists of third countries, territories or zones
thereof from which the entry into the Union of animals, germinal products and products of animal
origin is permitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of
the Council


Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/510

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU510-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1727 of 29 September 2021 amending and correcting  Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 laying down the lists of third countries, territories or zones  thereof from which the entry into the Union of animals, germinal products and products of animal
origin is permitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Adoption of biosecurity import requirements for the import into Australia of live zoo bovids and their
semen from approved countries


Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/473/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS473A1-USA-Adoption of biosecurity import requirements for the import into Australia of live zoo bovids and their semen from approved countries

 

 

Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards
combined nomenclature and harmonised system codes, import conditions of certain composite
products, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 as regards certain pet birds exempted
from official controls at border control posts and amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as
regards requirements for composite products exempted from official controls at border control posts


Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/509

Comments Deadline

26 November 2021

Notification

NEU509-EU-Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards combined nomenclature and harmonised system codes, import conditions of certain composite products, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 as regards certain pet birds exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as regards requirements for composite products exempted from official controls at border control posts

Ruminant Meat and Ruminant Meat Products IHS [RUMNPROD.GEN]


Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/658

Comments Deadline

19 November 2021

Notification

NNZL658-New Zealand-Ruminant Meat and Ruminant Meat Products IHS [RUMNPROD.GEN]

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1471 of 18 August amending Implementing
Regulations (EU) 2020/2235 and 2020/2236 as regards references to the national measures designed
to limit the impact of certain diseases of aquatic animals and lists of third countries, territories or
zones from which entry into the Union of animals and goods is permitted


Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/506

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU506-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1471 of 18 August amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2235 and 2020/2236 as regards references to the national measures designed to limit the impact of certain diseases of aquatic animals and lists of third countries, territories or zones from which entry into the Union of animals and goods is permitted

 

Draft Import Health Standard: Cats and Dogs


Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/656

Comments Deadline

30 October 2021

Notification

NNZL656-New Zealand-Draft Import Health Standard: Cats and Dogs

Feeds Regulations, 2022


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1396/Add.1

Comments Deadline

15 November 2021

Notification

NCAN1396/A1-Canada-Feeds Regulations, 2022

 

 

Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 - Draft assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed.

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/527

Comments Deadline

1 November 2021

Notification

NUSA527-Australia-Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 - Draft assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed.

Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/645/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL645/A1-New Zealand-Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1329 of 10 August 2021 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2235, (EU) 2020/2236, (EU) 2021/403 and (EU) 2021/404 as regards extending the transitional period for the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and official certificates required for the entry into the Union of certain consignments

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/503

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU503-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1329 of 10 August 2021 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2235, (EU) 2020/2236, (EU) 2021/403 and (EU) 2021/404 as regards extending the transitional period for the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and official certificates required for the entry into the Union of certain consignments

 DA Memorandum Circular No. 12, series of 2003, Annex I, II, and III, Pursuant to DA Memorandum Circular No. 8, series of 2003, Guidelines for the Phytosanitary Inspection of Regulated Articles for Food, Feed, and Processing, and DA Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002, Rules and Regulations on the Importation and Release into the Environment of Plants and Plant Products Derived from the Use of Modern Biotechnology

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

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

Comments Deadline

12 October 2021

Notification

NPHL63/A1-Philippines-DA Memorandum Circular No. 12, series of 2003, Annex I, II, and III, Pursuant to DA Memorandum Circular No. 8, series of 2003, Guidelines for the Phytosanitary Inspection of Regulated Articles for Food, Feed, and Processing, and DA Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002, Rules and Regulations on the Importation and Release into the Environment of Plants and Plant Products Derived from the Use of Modern Biotechnology

Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/Add.13

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCANA13-Canada-Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever

Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Bill, 2021


Notifying Member

Barbados

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BRB/6

Comments Deadline

1 October 2021

Notification

NBRB6-Barbados-Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Bill, 2021

 

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/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU444/A1-EU-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

Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3256

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3256-USA-Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries

Extended: temporary changes to import certificate requirements for a range of imported plant-based, animal, biological and animal-based goods

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/501/Add.2

Comments Deadline

24 August 2021

Notification

NAUS501/A2-Australia-Extended: temporary changes to import certificate requirements for a range of imported plant-based, animal, biological and animal-based goods

Biosecurity Advice 2021-A02: Final update of non-salmonid marine finfish risk species lists for human consumption and baitfish

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/509/Add.91

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS509/A91-Australia-Biosecurity Advice 2021-A02: Final update of non-salmonid marine finfish risk species lists for human consumption and baitfish

Extension of the Implementation Period of the Temporary Alternative Arrangements of the Presentation of Original Veterinary and Phytosanitary Certificates 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/526/Add.4

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM526A4-Extension of the Implementation Period of the Temporary Alternative Arrangements of the Presentation of Original Veterinary and Phytosanitary Certificates in the Condition of COVID-19 Pandemic

Draft Thai Agricultural Standard entitled "Good Agricultural Practices for Pig Farms"

Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/419

Comments Deadline

22 August 2021

Notification

NTHA419-Thailand-Draft Thai Agricultural Standard entitled "Good Agricultural Practices for Pig Farms"

Feeds Regulations, 2022

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1396

Comments Deadline

9 September 2021

Notification

NCAN1396-Canada-Feeds Regulations, 2022

Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Porcine Semen

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/461/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM461/A2-Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Porcine Semen

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substance phosmet, 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/492

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU492-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substance phosmet, 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

Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/645/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL645C1-New Zealand-Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm

Updates to sanitary Certificates for dairy exports from Australia

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/520

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS520-Australia-Updates to sanitary Certificates for dairy exports from Australia

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/619 of 15 April 2021 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2235, (EU) 2020/2236 and (EU) 2021/403 as regards transitional provisions for the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and official certificates

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/485

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU485-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/619 of 15 April 2021 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2235, (EU) 2020/2236 and (EU) 2021/403 as regards transitional provisions for the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and official certificates

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/617 of 14 April 2021 amending Implementing

Regulations (EU) 2020/2235 and (EU) 2020/2236 as regards model animal health certificates and

animal health/official certificates for the entry into the Union of certain aquatic animals and products of animal origin

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/484

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU484-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/617 of 14 April 2021 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2235 and (EU) 2020/2236 as regards model animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates for the entry into the Union of certain aquatic animals and products

of animal origin

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 of 13 April 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the lists of animals, products of animal origin, germinal products, animal by-products and derived products, composite products, and hay and straw subject to official controls at border control posts, and repealing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 and Commission Decision 2007/275/EC

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/483

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU483-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 of 13 April 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the lists of animals, products of animal origin, germinal products, animal by-products and derived products, composite products, and hay and straw subject to official controls at border control posts, and repealing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 and Commission Decision 2007/275/EC

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 of 16 February 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain categories of goods exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Commission Decision 2007/275/EC

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/482

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU482-EU-Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 of 16 February 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain categories of goods exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Commission Decision 2007/275/EC

Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1366/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1366A1-Canada-Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals

Model official certificates, official attestations and model declarations for certain categories of
terrestrial animals and germinal products


Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/402/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU402A1-EU-Model official certificates, official attestations and model declarations for certain categories of terrestrial animals and germinal products

Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm


Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/645

Comments Deadline

8 July 2021

Notification

NNZL645-New Zealand-Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm

Updates to Phytosanitary Certificates for Agricultural Exports from Australia

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/515/Corr.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUSC1-Australia-Updates to Phytosanitary Certificates for Agricultural Exports from Australia

Updates to Phytosanitary Certificates for Agricultural Exports from Australia

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/515

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS515-Australia-Updates to Phytosanitary Certificates for Agricultural Exports from Australia

Terrestrial Animal Products and By-products: Import Policy Framework. Chapter 10.4 policy regarding the animal health conditions for import of milk and milk products, including foods and beverages that contain milk as an ingredient

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1367

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1367-Canada-Terrestrial Animal Products and By-products: Import Policy Framework. Chapter 10.4 policy regarding  the animal health conditions for import of milk and milk products, including foods and beverages that contain milk as an ingredient

 Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1366

Comments Deadline

10 March 2021

Notification

NCAN1366-Canada-Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals

Performance of official controls and other official activities by specifically authorised natural persons and the period of application of temporary measures

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/380/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU380A1-Performance of official controls and other official activities by specifically authorised natural persons and the period of application of temporary measures

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation withdrawing the approval of the active substance alpha-cypermethrin 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 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/460

Comments Deadline

Not applicable. Comments are only to be addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on notice G/TBT/N/EU/770.

Notification

NEU460-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation withdrawing the approval of the active substance alpha-cypermethrin 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 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

Amendment to "Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives" (Ordinance No. 35 of 24 July 1976 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/826

Comments Deadline

28 February 2021

Notification

NJPN826-Japana-Amendment to "Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives" (Ordinance No. 35 of 24 July 1976 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)