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Food Import and Export Standard

 

Notifications


2023 Animal Health Notifications

 

Notice of authorisation of thirteen feed additives

Notifying Member

United Kingdom

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GBR/49

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NGBR49-United Kingdom-Notice of authorisation of thirteen feed additives

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the activesubstance dimethomorph, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 540/2011 (text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/706

Comments Deadline

Not applicable. Comments are only welcomed on TBT related issues and to be addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on notice G/TBT/N/EU/1038.

Notification

NEU706-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance dimethomorph, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 540/2011 (text with EEA relevance)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2744 of 20 November 2023 amending Implementing

Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 as regards model animal health certificates, model official certificates,

model animal health/official certificates and private attestation, for the entry into the Union or

transit through the Union of consignments of certain categories of animals and goods, and official

certification regarding such certificates (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/704

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU704-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2744 of 20 November 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 as regards model animal health certificates, model official certificates, model animal health/official certificates and private attestation, for the entry into the Union or transit through the Union of consignments of certain categories of animals and goods, and official certification regarding such certificates (Text with EEA relevance)

Meat Industry Act 1991

Notifying Member

Vanuata

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/VUT/2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NVUT2-Vanuata-Meat Industry Act 1991

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) amending Annexes I and II to Directive 2002/32/EC of

the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum levels and action thresholds for arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, rye ergot, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, endosulfan, heptachlor,

hexachlorbenzene, hexachlorohexane, dioxins and PCBs, Datura sp., certain coccidiostats and histomonostats and p-phenetidine in animal feed (text with EEA relevance).

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/703

Comments Deadline

16 February 2024

Notification

NEU703-EU-Draft Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) amending Annexes I and II to Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum levels and action thresholds for arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, rye ergot, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, endosulfan, heptachlor, hexachlorbenzene, hexachlorohexane, dioxins and PCBs, Datura sp., certain coccidiostats and histomonostats and p-phenetidine in animal feed (text with EEA relevance).

Other: Document containing further information: United Kingdom Border Target Operating Model – Plants, plant products and other objects

Notifying Member

United Kingdom

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GBR/30/Add.3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NGBR30/A3-Other: Document containing further information: United Kingdom Border Target Operating Model – Plants, plant products and other objects


Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as regards the classification of the substance sodium salicylate with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/695

Comments Deadline

15 January 2024

Notification

NEU695-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as regards the classification of the substance sodium salicylate with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance)


Australian import conditions for whole egg, egg yolk, and egg white powder - Final report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/580

Comments Deadline

15 January 2024

Notification

NAUS580-Australia-Australian import conditions for whole egg, egg yolk, and egg white powder - Final report


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Shelf-stable Petfoods Containing Animal Products - Processed poultry

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/744/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL744/A1-New Zealand-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Shelf-stable Petfoods Containing Animal Products - Processed poultry


The draft amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats" in relation to Article 8 (Annex 6) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine"

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/620

Comments Deadline

8 January 2024

Notification

NTPKM620-The draft amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats" in relation to Article 8 (Annex 6) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine"


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Craft Risk Management Standard for Vessels

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/692/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL692/A1-New Zealand-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Craft Risk Management Standard for Vessels

 

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

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/577

Comments Deadline

16 December 2023

Notification

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

 

DUS DARS 1107:2023, Freshwater aquatic animal production farms - Good aquaculture practices, First edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/279

Comments Deadline

12 December 2023

Notification

NUGA279/Uganda-DUS DARS 1107:2023, Freshwater aquatic animal production farms - Good aquaculture practices, First edition

 

DUS DARS 1106: 2023, Tilapia farming - Good Aquaculture Practices, First Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/278

Comments Deadline

11 December 2023

Notification

NUGA278-Uganda-DUS DARS 1106: 2023, Tilapia farming - Good Aquaculture Practices, First Edition

 

Import Health Standard for Shelf-stable Petfoods Containing Animal Products, clause 7.12.

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/744

Comments Deadline

24 October 2023

Notification

NZL744-New Zealand-New Import Health Standard for Shelf-stable Petfoods Containing Animal Products, clause 7.12.

 

Review of the risk associated Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries - Final report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/576

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NAUS576-Australia-Review of the risk associated Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries - Final report

 

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the denial of authorisation of a preparation of astaxanthin-rich Phaffia rhodozyma (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/682

Comments Deadline

27 November 2023

Notification

NEU682-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the denial of authorisation of a preparation of astaxanthin-rich Phaffia rhodozyma (Text with EEA relevance)

 

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the "Import Regulations for Horses" [Docket No. APHIS–2016–0033]

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3290/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3290/A1-USA-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the "Import Regulations for Horses" [Docket No. APHIS–2016–0033]

 

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

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1244/Add.19

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1244/A19-Canada-Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure; Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the authorisation of gentian tincture from Gentiana lutea L. as a feed additive for certain animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/679

Comments Deadline

12 November 2023

Notification

NEU679-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the authorisation of gentian tincture from Gentiana lutea L. as a feed additive for certain animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1)

Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/669

Comments Deadline

For a period of 90 days since 6 August 2023 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (6 August 2023 - 3 November 2023).

Notification

NTHA669-Thailand-The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1)


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the "Operation Directions for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Fertilized Eggs from the Designated Establishments"

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/604/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM604/A1-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the "Operation Directions for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Fertilized Eggs from the Designated Establishments"


Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/3412

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA3412-USA-Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule


DUS 1923: 2023, Cake — Specification, Second Edition

Notifying Member

Uganda

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/UGA/269

Comments Deadline

15 October 2023

Notification

Uganda269-Uganda-DUS 1923: 2023, Cake — Specification, Second Edition


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation 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/610/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM610/A1-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives


Amendment to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/85]

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MYS/56

Comments Deadline

15 October 2023

Notification

NMYS56-Malaysia-Amendment to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/85]


Amendments to the Twenty Fifth Schedule and the Twenty Sixth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/1985]

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MYS/55

Comments Deadline

8 October 2023

Notification

NMYS/55-Malaysia-Amendments to the Twenty Fifth Schedule and the Twenty Sixth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/1985]


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/1223

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN1223-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/1222

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN1222-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/1221

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN1221-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)


The establishment of an exemption from the requirement of an MRL for residues of veterinary drug under the Food Sanitation Act

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/1220

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable.

Notification

NJPN1220-Japan-The establishment of an exemption from the requirement of an MRL for residues of veterinary drug under the Food Sanitation Act


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/1219

Comments Deadline

6 October 2023. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and/or white circles in attached annexes).

Notification

NJPN1219-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/1218

Comments Deadline

6 October 2023. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and/or white circles in attached annexes).

Notification

NJPN1218-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/1217

Comments Deadline

6 October 2023. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and/or white circles in attached annexes).

Notification

NJPN1217-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/1216

Comments Deadline

6 October 2023. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and/or white circles in attached annexes).

Notification

NJPN1216-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/1215

Comments Deadline

6 October 2023. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and/or white circles in attached annexes).

Notification

NJPN1215-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 food additive standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/1214

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN1214-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of food additive standards)


Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Diflufenican (PMRL2023-39)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1526

Comments Deadline

17 October 2023

Notification

NCAN1526-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Diflufenican (PMRL2023-39)


Notice of modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable the use of xylanase from Trichoderma reesei RF5427 in various foods

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1525

Comments Deadline

16 October 2023

Notification

NCAN1525-Canada-Notice of modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable the use of xylanase from Trichoderma reesei RF5427 in various foods


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Fludioxonil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1505/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1505/A1-Japan-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Fludioxonil


Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Sedaxane

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1504/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1504/A1-Japan-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Sedaxane


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/1224

Comments Deadline

6 October 2023. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and/or white circles in attached annexes).

Notification

NJPN1224-Japan-Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)


Proposed Amendments of technical regulation QCVN 01-183:2016/BNNPTNT promugated in Circular No. 27/2016/TT-BNNPTNT: National technical regulation Animal feed – maximum level of mycotoxins, heavy metals and microganisms in compound feeds for livestock.

Notifying Member

Viet Nam

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/VNM/150

Comments Deadline

2 October 2023

Notification

NVNM150-Viet Nam-Proposed Amendments of technical regulation QCVN 01-183:2016/BNNPTNT promugated in Circular No. 27/2016/TT-BNNPTNT: National technical regulation Animal feed – maximum level of mycotoxins, heavy metals and microganisms in compound feeds for livestock


Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1173 of 15 June 2023 withdrawing from the market certain feed additives, amending Regulation (EC) No 1810/2005 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1453/2004, (EC) No 2148/2004 and (EC) No 943/2005

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/677

Comments Deadline

Not applicable.

Notification

NEU677-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1173 of 15 June 2023 withdrawing from the market certain feed additives, amending Regulation (EC) No 1810/2005 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1453/2004, (EC) No 2148/2004and (EC) No 943/2005


Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance Benthiavalicarb, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/674

Comments Deadline

Not applicable. Comments are only welcomed on TBT related issues and to be addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on notice G/TBT/N/EU/997.

Notification

NEU64-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance Benthiavalicarb, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011


Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance Metiram, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliamentand of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/673

Comments Deadline

Not applicable. Comments are only welcomed on TBT related issues and to be addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on notice G/TBT/N/EU/996.

Notification

NEU673-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance Metiram, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011


Biosecurity import risk analysis of live sturgeon for aquaculture (the sturgeon BIRA) - Draft report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/569

Comments Deadline

9 September 2023

Notification

NAUS569-Australia-Biosecurity import risk analysis of live sturgeon for aquaculture (the sturgeon BIRA) - Draft report

Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure. Order

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

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1244/Add.18

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1244/A18-Canada-Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure. Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever

TRisk of lumpy skin disease via fresh (chilled or frozen) bovine skeletal muscle meat from applicant countries – Draft report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/567

Comments Deadline

26 July 2023

Notification

Risk of lumpy skin disease via fresh (chilled or frozen) bovine skeletal muscle meat from applicant countries – Draft report

 

Review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries – Draft report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/566

Comments Deadline

21 August 2023

Notification

NAUS566-Australia-Review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries – Draft report

 

The draft amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dog and Cat Food" in relation to Article 17 (Annex 15-1) 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/616

Comments Deadline

11 August 2023

Notification

NTPKM616-The draft amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dog and Cat Food" in relation to Article 17 (Annex 15-1) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine"

 

Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption –final report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/565

Comments Deadline

4 August 2023

Notification

NAUS565-Australia-Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption –final report

 

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/981 amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as regards the classification of the substance praziquantel with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/640

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU640-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/981 amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as regards the classification of the substance praziquantel with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin (Text with EEA relevance)

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance S-metolachlor, 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 (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/639

Comments Deadline

Not applicable. Comments are only welcomed on TBT related issues and to be addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on notice G/TBT/N/EU/982.

Notification

NEU639-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance S-metolachlor, 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 (Text with EEA relevance)

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import Health Standard: Zoo Rhinoceroses

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/711/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL/A1-New Zealand-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import Health Standard: Zoo Rhinoceroses

Australian import conditions for whole egg, egg yolk, and egg white powder – Review of import conditions

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/564

Comments Deadline

3 July 2023

Notification

NAUS564/Australia-Australian import conditions for whole egg, egg yolk, and egg white powder – Review of import conditions

 

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import Health Standard: Egg Products (IHS EGGPRODS.GEN)

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/703/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NNZL/703/A1-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Import Health Standard: Egg Products (IHS EGGPRODS.GEN)

 

Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill

Notifying Member

United Kingdom

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GBR/32

Comments Deadline

1 July 2023

Notification

NGBR32-United Kingdom-Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill

 

Amendments of standards and specifications of Formic acid

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/1198

Comments Deadline

23 June 2023

Notification

NPJN1198-Japan-Amendments of standards and specifications of Formic acid

 

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation on the status of attapulgite as a feed additive within the scope of Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council(Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/630

Comments Deadline

13 June 2023

Notification

NEU630-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation on the status of attapulgite as a feed additive within the scope of Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)

 

Draft Import Health Standard: Soil, Rock, Sand, Clay and Water

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/715

Comments Deadline

25 May 2023

Notification

NNZL715-New Zealand-Draft Import Health Standard: Soil, Rock, Sand, Clay and Water

 

Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule I; Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule II; Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule III; Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Assistance Dogs for Countries/Regions under Schedule I

Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/83

Comments Deadline

10 June 2023

Notification

NSGP83-Singapore-Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule I; Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule II; Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Dogs/Cats for Countries/Regions under Schedule III; Veterinary Conditions for the Importation of Assistance Dogs for Countries/Regions under Schedule I to III

 

United Kingdom border Target Operating Model

Notifying Member

United Kingdom

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GBR/30

Comments Deadline

12 May 2023

Notification

NGBR30-United Kingdom-United Kingdom border Target Operating Model

 

Draft Import Health Standard: Zoo Rhinoceroses

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/711

Comments Deadline

28 April 2023

Notification

NZL711-New Zealand-Draft Import Health Standard: Zoo Rhinoceroses

 

Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Thai Agricultural Standard entitled "Good Agricultural Practices for Pig Farms"

Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/419/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTHA419/A1-Thailand-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Thai Agricultural Standard entitled "Good Agricultural Practices for Pig Farms"

 

Approval procedure of the production facility of animal feed exportation to the Kingdom of Thailand

Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/634

Comments Deadline

26 May 2023

Notification

NTHA634-Thailand-Approval procedure of the production facility of animal feed exportation to the Kingdom of Thailand

 

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance dimoxystrobin, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/408 (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/627

Comments Deadline

Not applicable. Comments are only welcomed on TBT related issues and to be addressed to the TBT Enquiry Point on noticeG/TBT/N/EU/961

Notification

NEU627-EU-Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance dimoxystrobin, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/408 (Text with EEA relevance)

 

Regulations amending the Health of Animals Regulations (Livestock identification and traceability)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1496

Comments Deadline

16 June 2023

Notification

NCAN1496-Canada-Regulations amending the Health of Animals Regulations (Livestock identification and traceability)

 

Draft of "Suspension of the Importation of Deer Velvet, Deer Antler, Deer Penis (and Testis) and Deer Antler Glue from Listed Countries/zones (listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health) with Reported Case(s) of Chronic Wasting Disease"

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/611

Comments Deadline

19 May 2023

Notification

NTPKM611-Draft of "Suspension of the Importation of Deer Velvet, Deer Antler, Deer Penis (and Testis) and Deer Antler Glue from Listed Countries/zones (listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health) with Reported Case(s) of Chronic Wasting Disease"

 

Notice of the Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 79497/35/1444 dated 2 March 2023 entitled "Lifting the Temporary Ban imposed on importation of live animals originated from South Africa"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/497

Comments Deadline

2 March 2023

Notification

NSAU497-Saudi Arabia-Notice of the Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 79497/35/1444 dated 2 March 2023 entitled "Lifting the Temporary Ban imposed on importation of live animals originated from South Africa"

 

Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 6 Series of 2022 - Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Agricultural and Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products; Animal Feeds, Feed Ingredients and Feed Additives; and, Fertilizers, Pesticides and other Agricultural Chemical Products into the Philippines

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/525

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NPHL525-Philippines-Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 6 Series of 2022 - Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Agricultural and Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products; Animal Feeds, Feed Ingredients and Feed Additives; and, Fertilizers, Pesticides and other Agricultural Chemical Products into the Philippines

 

Designation of L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate as a feed additive

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/1175

Comments Deadline

21 April 2023

Notification

NJPN1175-Japan- Designation of L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate as a feed additive

 

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

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1244/Add.17

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1244/A17-Canada-Other: Amendment to the list of regions or countries likely to be affected by this measure regarding Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect of African Swine Fever

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (subtype H5N1 and H5N2)

Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/620

Comments Deadline

For a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (7 February 2023 - 7 May 2023)

Notification

NTHA620-Thailand-The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (subtype H5N1 and H5N2)

 

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as regards the inclusion of certain spreads and preparations for making beverages containing cocoa, certain prepared foods obtained from cereals or cereal products, certain prepared foods obtained from rice and other cereals, certain chips and crisps, and certain sauces and condiments in the list of composite products exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Annexes I and III to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 (Text with EEA relevance)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/614

Comments Deadline

17 April 2023

Notification

NEU614-EU-Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as regards the inclusion of certain spreads and preparations for making beverages containing cocoa, certain prepared foods obtained from cereals or cereal products, certain prepared foods obtained from rice and other cereals, certain chips and crisps, and certain sauces and condiments in the list of composite products exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Annexes I and III to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 (Text with EEA relevance)

 

Import risk review for dairy products for human consumption: draft report

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/561

Comments Deadline

31 March 2023

Notification

NAUS561-Australia-Import risk review for dairy products for human consumption: draft report