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Food Import Export Standards

Notifications

 

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


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2993

Comments Deadline

29 March 2018

Notification

NUSA2993-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

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


Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/455

Comments Deadline

28 May 2018

Notification

NTPKM455-The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives

Import commodities classified under six specific CCC codes of foods or food-relevant purposes


Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/454

Comments Deadline

28 May 2018

Notification

NTPKM454-Import commodities classified under six specific CCC codes of foods or food-relevant purposes

Proposal to amend the List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods
(Proposed MRL 2018-1).


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1160

Comments Deadline

21 May 2018

Notification

NCAN1160-Canada-Proposal to amend the List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment
Regulations, 2018


Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/206

Comments Deadline

27 May 2018

Notification

NIND206-India-Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2018

 

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/469 of 21 March 2018 authorising the placing on the
market of an extract of three herbal roots (Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley, Phlomis umbrosa Turcz.
and Angelica gigas Nakai) as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament
and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/252

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU252-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/469 of 21 March 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/462 of 20 March 2018 authorising an extension of
use of L-ergothioneine as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament
and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/251

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU251-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/462 of 20 March 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/461 of 20 March 2018 authorising an extension of
use of taxifolin-rich extract as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/250

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU250-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/461 of 20 March 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/460 of 20 March 2018 authorising the placing on the
market of Ecklonia cava phlorotannins as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/249

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU249-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/460 of 20 March 2018

Annexes to "Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005
of the European Parliament and the Council as regards maximum residue levels for penoxsulam,
triflumizole and triflumuron"


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/248

Comments Deadline

27 May 2018

Notification

NEU248-EU-Annexes to "Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

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


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/247

Comments Deadline

27 May 2018

Notification

NEU247-EU-Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

The Pesticide (Maximum Residue Limits in Crops, Food, and Animal Feed) Regulation 2017


Notifying Member

Jamaica

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JAM/15

Comments Deadline

25 May 2018

Notification

NJAM15-Jamaica-The Pesticide (Maximum Residue Limits in Crops, Food, and Animal Feed) Regulation 2017

 

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/249 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of taurine, beta-alanine, L-alanine, L-arginine, L-aspartic acid, L-histidine, D,L-isoleucine, L-leucine,
L-phenylalanine, L-proline, D,L-serine, L-tyrosine, L-methionine, L-valine, L-cysteine, glycine,
monosodium glutamate and L-glutamic acid as feed additives for all animal species and L-cysteine
hydrochloride monohydrate for all species except cats and dogs


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/246

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU246-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/249 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/248 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of 2,3-diethylpyrazine, 2,5 or 6-methoxy3-methylpyrazine, 2-acetyl- 3-ethylpyrazine, 2,3-diethyl-
5-methylpyrazine, 2-(sec-butyl)3-methoxypyrazine, 2-ethyl-3-methoxypyrazine, 5,6,7,8-
tetrahydroquinoxaline, 2ethylpyrazine and 5-methylquinoxaline as feed additives for all animal species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/245

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU245-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/248 of 15 February 2018

Environmental risk assessment of genetically modified organisms


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/172/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU172A1-EU-Environmental risk assessment of genetically modified organisms

Draft Ministry of Public Health Notification, B.E. … entitled "Cow's Milk (No. 2)"


Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/246

Comments Deadline

22 May 2018

Notification

NTHA246-Thailand-Draft Ministry of Public Health Notification, B.E. … entitled "Cow's Milk (No. 2)"

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/247 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole, 2-isobutylthiazole, 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole, 2-acetylthiazole,
2-ethyl-4methylthiazole, 5,6-dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl) 4H-1,3,5-dithiazine and thiamine
hydrochloride as feed additives for all animal species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/244

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU244-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/247 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/250 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of methyl 2-furoate, bis-(2-methyl-3-furyl) disulfide, furfural, furfuryl alcohol, 2-furanmethanethiol,
S-furfuryl acetothioate, difurfuryl disulfide, methyl furfuryl sulfide, 2-methylfuran-3-thiol, methyl
furfuryl disulfide, methyl 2methyl-3-furyl disulfide and furfuryl acetate as feed additives for all animal
species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/243

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU243-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/250 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/246 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of linalool oxide as a feed additive for all animal species except fish


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/242

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU242-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/246 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation  (EU) 2018/245 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of menthol, d-carvone, menthyl acetate, d,l-isomenthone, 3-methyl- 2-(pent-2(cis)-enyl)cyclopent-
2-en-1-one, 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, d-fenchone, fenchyl alcohol, carvyl acetate,
dihydrocarvyl acetate and fenchyl acetate as feed additives for all animal species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/241

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU241-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation  (EU) 2018/245 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/243 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of 3-hydroxybutan-2-one, pentan-2, 3-dione, 3,5-dimethyl cyclopentan-1,2-dione, hexan-3,4-dione,
sec-butan-3-onyl acetate, 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1,4-dione and 3-methylnona-2-,4-dione as
feed additives for all animal species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/239

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU239-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/243 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/242 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of hex-3(cis)-en-1-ol, non-6-en-1-ol, oct-3-en-1-ol, non-6(cis)-enal, hex-3(cis)-enal, hept-4-enal,
hex-3(cis)-enyl acetate, hex-3(cis)-enyl formate, hex-3-enyl butyrate, hex-3-enyl hexanoate, hex-
3(cis)-enyl isobutyrate, citronellol, (-)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, citronellal, 2,6-dimethylhept-
5-enal, citronellic acid, citronellyl acetate, citronellyl butyrate, citronellyl formate, citronellyl
propionate, 1-ethoxy-1-(3-hexenyloxy)ethane and hex-3-enyl isovalerate as feed additives for
all animal species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/238

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU238-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/242 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/241 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of piperine, 3-methylindole, indole, 2-acetylpyrrole and pyrrolidine as feed additives for all animal
species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/237

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU237-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/241 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/240 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of trimethylamine, trimethylamine hydrochloride, 3-methylbutylamine for all animal species except
laying hens and 2-methoxyethyl benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-benzene, 1,4-dimethoxy-benzene,
1-isopropyl-2methoxy-4-methylbenzene as feed additives for all animal species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/236

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU236-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/240 of 15 February 2018

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/239 of 15 February 2018 concerning the authorisation
of methyl N-methylanthranilate and methylanthranilate as feed additives for all animal species
except avian species


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/235

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU235-EU-Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/239 of 15 February 2018

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/571

Comments Deadline

20 May 2018

Notification

NJPN571-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

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


Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/570

Comments Deadline

20 May 2018

Notification

NJPN570-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Draft Ministry of Public Health Notification, No. … B.E. …. (....) entitled "Food Additives (No.5)"


Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/245

Comments Deadline

19 May 2018

Notification

NTHA245-Thailand-Draft Ministry of Public Health Notification, No. … B.E. …. (....) entitled "Food Additives (No.5)"

Trinexapac-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2991

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2991-USA-Trinexapac-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule

Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2990

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2990-USA-Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule

Kasugamycin; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2989

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2989-USA-Kasugamycin; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule

South African processed meat banned following update on Listeria contamination


Notifying Member

Seychelles

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SYC/3

Comments Deadline

6 March 2018

Notification

NSYC3-Sychelles-South African processed meat banned following update on Listeria contamination

Amendment of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives


Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/569

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN569-Japan-Amendment 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)


Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/568

Comments Deadline

12 May 2018

Notification

NJPN568-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under 26 specific CCC codes if they are
used for food or food additives


Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/448/Add.1

Comments Deadline

8 May 2018

Notification

NTPKM448A1-Import inspection requirement for commodities classified under 26 specific CCC codes

Maximum levels of glycidyl fatty acid esters in vegetable oils and fats, infant formula, follow-on
formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/228/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU228A1-EU-Maximum levels of glycidyl fatty acid esters in vegetable oils and fats, infant formula, follow-on  formula

Procedure for approval of slaughterhouses to export meats (poultry meat and red meat) to the
United Arab Emirates


Notifying Member

United Arab Emirates

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/ARE/145

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NARE145-United Arab Emirates-Procedure for approval of slaughterhouses to export meats (poultry meat and red meat)

Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2979/Add.1

Comments Deadline

2 May 2018

Notification

NUSA2979A1-USA-Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Oxathiapiprolin (PMRL2018-05)


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1159

Comments Deadline

16 May 2018

Notification

NCAN1159-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Oxathiapiprolin (PMRL2018-05)

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Safe and Wholesome Food for School Children) Regulations, 2018


Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/205

Comments Deadline

1 May 2018

Notification

NIND205-India-Draft Food Safety and Standards (Safe and Wholesome Food for School Children) Regulations, 2018

Quizalofop ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2988

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2988-USA-Quizalofop ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule

Quizalofop ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2987

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2987-USA-Quizalofop ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule

Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2986

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2986-USA-Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerance. Final Rule

Egg Products Inspection Regulations                                                         


Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2985

Comments Deadline

13 June 2018

Notification

NUSA2985-USA-Egg Products Inspection Regulations

Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flumioxazin


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1149/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN1149A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flumioxazin

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Tebuconazole (PMRL2018-04)


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1158

Comments Deadline

7 May 2018

Notification

NCAN1158-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Tebuconazole (PMRL2018-04)

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Prothioconazole (PMRL2018-03)


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1157

Comments Deadline

7 May 2018

Notification

NCAN1157-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Prothioconazole (PMRL2018-03)

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Mfenpyr-Diethyl (PMRL2018-02)


Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/1156

Comments Deadline

7 May 2018

Notification

NCAN1156-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Mfenpyr-Diethyl (PMRL2018-02)

Use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 as regards the use of that substance in plastic food contact materials


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/159/Add.3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU159A3-EU-Use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food

Establishment of the maximum Limit for Deoxynivalenol (DON) in Foods


Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/567

Comments Deadline

24 April 2018

Notification

NJPN567-Japan-Establishment of the maximum Limit for Deoxynivalenol (DON) in Foods

Commission Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and
articles intended to come into contact with food


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/233

Comments Deadline

23 April 2018

Notification

NEU233-EU-Commission Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10.2011

Maximum residue levels for mercury compounds in or on certain products


Notifying Member

European Union                                          

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/204/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU204A1-EU-Maximum residue levels for mercury compounds in or on certain products

Removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances


Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/13/Add.7

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU13A7-EU-Removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances

 

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