Food Import Export Standards

Notifications

 

2014 Food safety Notification

 

 Procedure for lifting a temporary ban on the export of meats and their products

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/92/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NSAU92A2-Saudi Arabia-Procedure for lifting a temporary ban on the export of meats and their products

Notification of adoption of the proposal Animal Welfare: Importation of Live Dogs notified in G/SPS/N/USA/2268 (dated 13 September 2011)

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2268/Add.1

Effective Date

17 November 2014

Notification

NUSA2268A1-USA-Animal Welfare Importation of Live Dogs

 Notification of adoption of the Final import risk analysis report for freshwater ornamental fish from all countries with respect to gourami iridovirus and related viruses notified in G/SPS/N/AUS/231 (dated 30 March 2009)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/231/Add.1

Effective Date

1 March 2015

Notification

NAUS231A1-Australia-Final import risk analysis report for freshwater ornamental fish with respect to gourami iridovirus and related viruses

 Notification of adoption of the proposed amendments of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Live Crustaceans and Molluscs" notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/318 (dated 15 July 2014)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/318/Add.1

Adoption Date

25 August 2014

Notification

NTPKM318A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Live Crustaceans and Molluscs

Draft Proposed Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014; Extension of Comment Period

Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/52/Add.3

Comments Deadline

1 November 2014

Notification

NSGP52A3-Singapore-Draft Proposed Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014; Extension of Comment Period

 The extension of the comment period for the draft "Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for several substances in or on certain products" notified in G/SPS/N/EU/87 (dated 4 July 2014)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/87/Add.1

Comments Deadline

2 October 2014

Notification

NEU87A1-European Union-Maximum residue levels for several substances in or on certain products

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to Enable the Use of Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids as an Emulsifier in Unstandardized Frozen Dessert Coatings, Whipped Vegetable Oil Toppings, and Unstandardized Frozen Non-Dairy Desserts 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/869

Comments Deadline

11 November 2014

 

Notification

NCAN869-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents to the Use of Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for cyflumetofen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/811 (dated 5 May 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/811/Add.1

Adoption Date

28 August 2014

Notification

NCAN811A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Cyflumetofen

Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2695

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2695-USA-Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

 Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2694

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2694-USA-Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances

 Foreign Food Safety Systems Recognition: Proposed Framework (FFSSR) - Extension of the comment period

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/845/Add.1

Comments Deadline

10 October 2014

Notification

NCAN845A1-Canada-Foreign Food Safety Systems Recognition Proposed Framework- Extension comment period

 Notification of adoption of the proposal Policy on the Control of E. coli O157:H7/NM Contamination in Raw Beef Products with amendments notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/805 (dated 31 March 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/805/Add.1

Adoption Date

21 August 2014

Notification

NCAN805A1-Canada-Policy on the Control of E. coli O157 H7NM Contamination in Raw Beef Products

 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/365

Comments Deadline

4 November 2014

Notification

NJPN365-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/364

Comments Deadline

4 November 2014

Notification

NJPN364-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/363

Comments Deadline

4 November 2014

Notification

NJPN363-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/362

Comments Deadline

4 November 2014

Notification

NJPN362-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

 Kasugamycin; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2693

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2693-USA-Kasugamycin; Pesticide Tolerances

 Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2692

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2692-USA-Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances

Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for cyprodinil

notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/825 (dated 13 June 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/825/Add.1

Adoption Date

1 September 2014

Notification

NCAN825A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Cyprodinil

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for S-metolachlor notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/824 (dated 13 June 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/824/Add.1

Adoption Date

1 September 2014

Notification

NCAN824A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits S-metolachlor

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Lambda‑cyhalothrin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/872

Comments Deadline

22 November 2014

Notification

NCAN872-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Lambda cyhalothrin

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Mandipropamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/871

Comments Deadline

22 November 2014

Notification

NCAN871-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Mandipropamid

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Isofetamid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/870

Comments Deadline

12 November 2014

Notification

NCAN870-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Isofetamid

 Commission Regulation (EU) No 737/2014 of 24 June 2014 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 2-phenylphenol, chlormequat, cyflufenamid, cyfluthrin, dicamba, fluopicolide, flutriafol, fosetyl, indoxacarb,isoprothiolane,mandipropamid, metaldehyde, metconazole, phosmet, picloram, propyzamide, pyriproxyfen, saflufenacil, spinosad and trifloxystrobin in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/95

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU95-European Union-Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum

 Notification of adoption of the proposal the removal of montan acid esters notified in G/SPS/N/EU/79 (dated 26 May 2014)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/79/Add.1

Adoption Date

1 October 2014

Notification

NEU79A1-European Union-Notification of Adoption regarding the removal of montan acid esters

 Sulfentrazone; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2701

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2701-USA-Sulfentrazone; Pesticide Tolerances

 

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/2698

Comments Deadline

6 October 2014

Notification

NUSA2698-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 

Flazasulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2697

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2697-USA-Flazasulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fluazinam

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/879

Comments Deadline

26 November 2014

Notification

NCAN879-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Fluazinam

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Mesotrione

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/878

Comments Deadline

26 November 2014

Notification

NCAN878-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Mesotrione

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyprodinil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/877

Comments Deadline

26 November 2014

Notification

NCAN877-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Cyprodinil

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Difenoconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/876

Comments Deadline

24 November 2014

Notification

NCAN876-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Difenoconazole

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Ethephon

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/875

Comments Deadline

24 November 2014

Notification

NCAN875-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Ethephon

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fluxapyroxad

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/874

Comments Deadline

24 November 2014

Notification

NCAN874-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Fluxapyroxad

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fosetyl-aluminum

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/873

Comments Deadline

22 November 2014

Notification

NCAN873-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Fosetyl-aluminum

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for saflufenacil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/828 (dated 13 June 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/828/Add.1

Adoption Date

3 September 2014

Notification

NCAN828A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Saflufenacil

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for bifenazate notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/827 (dated 13 June 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/827/Add.1

Adoption Date

1 September 2014

Notification

NCAN827A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Bifenazate

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pymetrozine notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/826 (dated 13 June 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/826/Add.1

Adoption Date

1 September 2014

Notification

NCAN826A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Pymetrozine

Regulations Amending the Reportable Diseases Regulations

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/868

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN868-Canada-Regulations Amending the Reportable Diseases Regulations

 Notification of adoption for the Import Health Standard for Animal Fibres

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

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

Adoption Date

21 September 2014

Notification

NNZL473A1-New Zealand-Import Health Standard for Animal Fibres

 Notification of adoption for the Regulations for Importation of Dogs or Cats into Taiwan

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/286/Add.1

Adoption Date

1 June 2014

Notification

NTPKM286A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Regulations for Importation of Dogs or Cats into Taiwan

 The approval of the sanitary veterinary Norm establishing the requirements for sanitary veterinary certification for the import and placing on the market of live aquaculture animals and products stemming from those

Notifying Member

Republic of Moldova

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MDA/3

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NMDA3-Republic of Moldova-Sanitary veterinary certification for the import of live aquaculture animals and products stemming from those

 Regulation of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia No. PER.10/MEN/2012 concerning Additional Obligations of Fish Quarantine

Notifying Member

Indonesia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IDN/93

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NIDN93-Indonesia-Regulation concerning Additional Obligations of Fish Quarantine

Proposals to Amend (No. 2) the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2014 

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/508

Comments Deadline

26 October 2014

Notification

NNZL508-New Zealand-Proposals to Amend (No. 2) the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2014

 Proposal for the Food Labelling Standard based on the Food Labelling Act 

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/361

Comments Deadline

28 October 2014

Notification

NJPN361-Japan- Proposal for the Food Labelling Standard based on the Food Labelling Act

 Notification of Adoption of the Final Rule: Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2371/Add.1

Adoption Date

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2371A1-USA-Final Rule Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Modify the Maximum Level of Use ofPotassium Sorbate as a Class 3 Preservative in Cakes, Croissants, Danish Pastries and Muffins 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/867

Comments Deadline

2 November 2014

Notification

NCAN867-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Modify the Maximum Level of Use of Potassium Sorbate

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents to Enable the Use of Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) as a Solvent in the Manufacture of Steviol Glycosides 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/866

Comments Deadline

3 November 2014

Notification

NCAN866-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Carrier or Extraction Solvents to Enable the Use of Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) as a Solvent in the Manufacture of Steviol Glycosides

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Etoxazole (PMRL2014-56)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/865

Comments Deadline

2 November 2014

Notification

NCAN865-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Etoxazole (PMRL2014-56)

 Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Methoxyfenozide

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/822/Add.1

Adoption Date

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN822A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Methoxyfenozide

 Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Flubendiamide

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/821/Add.1

Adoption Date

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN821A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Flubendiamide

 Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Spiromesifen

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/820/Add.1

Comments Deadline

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN820A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Spiromesifen

Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/772/Add.1

Adoption Date

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN772A1-Canada-Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

 Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/636/Add.1

Comments Deadline

20 August 2014

Notification

NCAN636A1-Canada-Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

 Notification of adoption for the Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/502/Add.1

Adoption Date

4 August 2014

Notification

NNZL502A1-New Zealand-Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Flutriafol (PMRL2014-65)   

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/864

Comments Deadline

26 October 2014

Notification

NCAN864-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Flutriafol (PMRL2014-65)

 Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Cypermethrin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/819/Add.1

Adoption Date

11 August 2014

Notification

NCAN819A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Cypermethrin

 Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Spirodiclofen

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/818/Add.1

Adoption Date

11 August 2014

Notification

NCAN818A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Spirodiclofen

 Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Vitamin D3; Final Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2337/Add.1

Adoption Date

12 August 2014

Notification

NUSA2337A1-USA-Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Vitamin D3; Final Rule

 Revisions of the Cabinet Office Ordinance under the Food Sanitation Act (Amendments of the labelling standard for milk products

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/360

Comments Deadline

14 October 2014

Notification

NJPN360-Japan-Amendments of the labelling standard for milk products

 Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Prothioconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/817/Add.1

Adoption Date

9 August 2014

Notification

NCAN817A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Prothioconazole

Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Triticonazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/816/Add.1

Adoption Date

9 August 2014

Notification

NCAN816A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Triticonazole

 

Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Propiconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/815/Add.1

Adoption Date

9 August 2014

Notification

NCAN815A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Propiconazole

 

Notification of adoption for the Established Maximum Residue Limit: Proquinazid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/814/Add.1

Adoption Date

9 August 2014

Notification

NCAN814A1-Canada-Notification of Adoption - Established Maximum Residue Limit Proquinazid

 

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/2691

Comments Deadline

2 September 2014

Notification

NUSA2691-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 

Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2690

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2690-USA-Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerances

 

Bifenazate; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2689

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2689-USA-Bifenazate; Pesticide Tolerances

 

Amitraz, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Ethephon, Malathion, Mancozeb, et al.; Proposed Tolerance Actions 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2688

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2688-USA-Amitraz, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Ethephon, Malathion, Mancozeb, et al.; Proposed Tolerance Actions

 

Notification of adoption for the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/313/Add.1

Adoption Date

7 August 2014

Notification

NTPKM313A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in food

 

Establishment of indicator value for Aflatoxin M1 for Milk

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/359

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN359-Japan-Establishment of indicator value for Aflatoxin M1 for Milk

 

Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2011 dated 2 June 2014 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/89

Comments Deadline

7 October 2014

Notification

NIND89-India-Food Products Standards and Food Additives - Amendment Regulation, 2011 dated 2 June 2014

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Clethodim (PMRL2014-44) 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/850

Comments Deadline

11 October 2014

Notification

NCAN850-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Clethodim (PMRL2014-44)

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pyroxasulfone (PMRL2014-43)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/849

Comments Deadline

11 October 2014

Notification

NCAN849-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Pyroxasulfone (PMRL2014-43)

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Fludioxonil (PMRL2014-42) 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/848

Comments Deadline

11 October 2014

Notification

NCAN848-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Fludioxonil (PMRL2014-42)

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Spirodiclofen (PMRL2014-41)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/847

Comments Deadline

11 October 2014

Notification

NCAN847-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Spirodiclofen (PMRL2014-41)

 Modification of final date for comments for Proposal P1022 Primary Production and Processing Requirements for Raw Milk Products

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/343/Add.1

Comments Deadline

18 September 2014

Notification

NAUS343A1-Australia-Modification of content for Proposal P1022 Primary Production and Processing Requirements for Raw Milk Products

 The amendment of Appendix of Article 3 of Regulation for Systematic Inspection of Imported Food

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/322

Comments Deadline

4 October 2014

Notification

NTPKM322-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-The amendment of Appendix of Article 3 of Regulation for Systematic Inspection of Imported Food

 Questionnaires of Equivalence Information of Food Safety System in Meat and Poultry products for applying import to Taiwan 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/321

Comments Deadline

4 October 2014

Notification

NTPKM321-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Questionnaires of Equivalence Information of Food Safety System in Meat and Poultry products for applying import to Taiwan

 

 Foreign Food Safety Systems Recognition: Proposed Framework (FFSSR) 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/845

Comments Deadline

29 August 2014

Notification

NCAN845-Canada-Foreign Food Safety Systems Recognition Proposed Framework (FFSSR)

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Saflufenacil (PMRL2014-23) 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/844

Comments Deadline

14 October 2014

Notification

NCAN844-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Saflufenacil

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (29 July 2014 Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2014 (No. 7)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/344

Comments Deadline

6 October 2014

Notification

NAUS344-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

 The draft establishes the standards for the limits of tin and gossypol, and defines the edible oils and fats.

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/320

Comments Deadline

4 October 2014

Notification

NTPKM320-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-The draft establishes the standards for the limits of tin and gossypol, and defines the edible oils and fats

Zoxamide; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2683

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2683-USA-Zoxamide; Pesticide Tolerances

 Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/319

Comments Deadline

27 September 2014

Notification

NTPKM319-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Captan

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/843

Comments Deadline

6 October 2014

Notification

NCAN843-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Captan

 Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Protease Obtained from Bacillus subtilis Raα1102 as a Food Enzyme in Bread, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, and Unstandardized Bakery Products 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/842

Comments Deadline

8 October 2014

Notification

NCAN842-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Protease Obtained from Bacillus subtilis as a Food Enzyme in Bread, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, and Unsta

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses to Enable the Use of Ice Structuring Protein to Modify the Texture of Ice Cream, Ice Milk and Sherbet 

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/841

Comments Deadline

7 October 2014

Notification

NCAN841-Canada-Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses to Enable the Use of Ice Structuring Protein

 Notification of adoption of the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Generally Accepted Uses notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/787 (14 January 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/787/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

23 July 2014

Notification

NCAN787A1-Canada-Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

 The amendments of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Order Lagomorpha for Non-Laboratory Purpose"

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/216/Add.1/Corr.1

Date of Circulation

17 July 2014

Notification

NTPKM216A1C1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Quarantine Requirements for Import of Order Lagomorpha

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/357

Comments Deadline

15 September 2014

Notification

NJPN357-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/356

Comments Deadline

11 September 2014

Notification

NJPN356-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/355

Comments Deadline

15 September 2014

Notification

NJPN355-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Draft Technical Regulation for: "Edible vegetable oils – Part 1"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/113

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU113-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Edible vegetable oils – Part 1

 Draft Technical Regulation for: "Frozen Fish Fillets" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/112

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU112-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Frozen Fish Fillets

 Draft Technical Regulation for: "Smoked Fish, Smoke-Flavored Fish and Smoke-Dried Fish"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/111

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU111-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Smoked Fish, Smoke-Flavored Fish and Smoke-Dried Fish

 Draft Technical Regulation for: "Red hot pepper paste (Harissa)"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/110

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU110-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Red hot pepper paste (Harissa)

Draft Technical Regulation for: "Pomegranate" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/109

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU109-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Pomegranate

 Standards for Sanitation and Pesticide Residue Limits in Infant Foods

 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/312/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NTPKM312A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Sanitation and Pesticide Residue Limits in Infant Foods

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 669/2014 of 18 June 2014 concerning the authorisation of calcium D-pantothenate and D-panthenol as feed additives for all animal species

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/88

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU88-EU-Authorisation of calcium D-pantothenate and D-panthenol as feed additives for all animal species

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/87

Comments Deadline

2 September 2014

Notification

NEU87-European Union-Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 3962005

Annexes to "Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 2-naphthyloxyacetic acid, acetochlor, chloropicrin, diflufenican, flurprimidol, flutolanil and spinosad in or on certain products

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/86

Comments Deadline

2 September 2014

Notification

NEU86-European Union-Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 3962005

Annexes to "Draft Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for bone oil, carbon monoxide, cyprodinil, dodemorh, iprodione, metalaxyl, metalaxyl-M, metaldehyde, metazachlor, paraffin oil (CAS 64742-54-7), petroleum oils (CAS 92062-35-6) and propargite in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/84

Comments Deadline

2 September 2014

Notification

NEU84-European Union-Annexes to Draft Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 3962005

Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) for quinclorac notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/810 (dated 14 April 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/810/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force        

6 July 2014

Notification

NCAN810A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Quinclorac

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) for penthiopyrad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/809 (dated 14 April 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/809/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

4 July 2014

Notification

NCAN809A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Penthiopyrad

 Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) for halosulfuron-methyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/806 (dated 1 April 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/806/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

10 July 2014

Notification

NCAN806A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Halosulfuron-methyl

 The comment period of the "A New Regulatory Framework for Federal Food Inspection: Overview of

Proposed Regulations" is extended

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/700/Rev.1/Add.1

Comments Deadline

29 August 2014

Notification

NCAN700R1A1-Canada-A New Regulatory Framework for Federal Food Inspection Overview of Proposed Regulations - Extension of the comment period

 Draft Thai Agricultural Standard entitled "Code of Practice for Sulphur Dioxide Fumigation of Fresh Fruits" 

Notifying Member

Thailand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/THA/223

Comments Deadline

12 September 2014

Notification

NTHA223-Thailand-Draft Thai Agricultural Standard entitled Code of Practice for Sulphur Dioxide Fumigation of Fresh Fruits

Notification adoption of the "Commission Regulation (EU) No 703/2014 of 19 June 2014 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acibenzolar-S-methyl, ethoxyquin, flusilazole, isoxaflutole, molinate, propoxycarbazone, pyraflufen-ethyl, quinoclamine and warfarin in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/61 (dated 13 December 2013)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/61/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

16 July 2014

Notification

NEU61A1-European Union-Notification of adoption of the Maximun Residue Limits

 2nd call for submissions for Proposal P1025 Code

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/342

Comments Deadline

12 September 2014

Notification

NAUS342-Australia-2nd call for submissions for Proposal P1025 Code Revision

 Draft Technical Regulation for: "Tamarind (pulp)" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/116

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU116-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Tamarind (pulp)

 Draft Technical Regulation for: "Canned Citrus Fruits" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/115

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU115-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Canned Citrus Fruits

 Draft Technical Regulation for: "Edible olive oil and olive pomace oil"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/114

Comments Deadline

8 September 2014

Notification

NSAU114-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Draft Technical Regulation for Edible olive oil and olive pomace oil

Annexes to "Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 1,3-dichloropropene, bifenox, dimethenamid-P, prohexadione, tolylfluanid and trifluralin in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

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

Comments Deadline

 

Notification

NEU63A1-European Union-MRLs for ethoxysulfuron, metsulfuron-methyl, nicosulfuron, prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, sulfosulfuron and thifensulfuron-methyl

 Notification of adoption of the "Commission Regulation (EU) No 617/2014 of 3 June 2014 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for ethoxysulfuron, metsulfuron-methyl, nicosulfuron, prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, sulfosulfuron and thifensulfuron-methyl in or on certain products" notified in G/SPS/N/EU/63 (dated 19 December 2013)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/93

Comments Deadline

16 September 2014

Notification

NEU93-European Union-Annexes to Draft Commission Regulation amending Ann

 

Notification of adoption of the "Commission Regulation (EU) No 289/2014 of 21 March 2014 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for foramsulfuron, azimsulfuron, iodosulfuron, oxasulfuron, mesosulfuron, flazasulfuron, imazosulfuron, propamocarb, bifenazate, chlorpropham and thiobencarb in or on certain products" notified in G/SPS/N/EU/53 (dated 10 September 2013)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/53/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force               

11 October 2014

Notification

NEU53A1-European Union-MRLs for foramsulfuron, azimsulfuron, iodosulfuron, oxasulfuron, mesosulfuron, flazasulfuron, imazosulfuron, propamocarb, bifenazate, chlorpropham and thiobencarb

 The addendum concerning the withdrawal of N-Ethyl (2E,6Z)-nonadienamide from the list of authorised flavouring substances

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/13/Add.6

Comments Deadline

16 September 2014

Notification

NEU13A6-Euroean Union-Food additives

 The comment period of the "Improved Food Inspection Model: Expanded to Integrated Agency Inspection Model " is extended

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/613/Rev.1/Add.6

Comments Deadline

29 August 2014

Notification

NCAN613R1A6-Canada-Improved Food Inspection Model Expanded to Integrated Agency Inspection Model - Extension of the comment period

 2nd Call for Submissions for Proposal P1022 - Primary Production & Processing Requirements for Raw Milk Products 

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/343

Comments Deadline

29 August 2014

Notification

NAUS343-Australia-2nd Call for Submissions for Proposal P1022 - Primary Production & Processing Requirements for Raw Milk Products

 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/354

Comments Deadline

11 September 2014

Notification

NJPN354-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

 Revision of Specifications and Standards for Food, Food Additives, etc. and the Ministerial Ordinance on Milk and Milk Products Concerning Compositional Standards, etc. (standard for Listeria monocytogenes

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/353

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN353-Japan-Revision of Specifications and Standards for Food, Food Additives, etc. and the Ministerial Ordinance on Milk and Milk Products Concerning Compositional Standards, etc.

 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 754/2014 of 11 July 2014 concerning the denial of authorisation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (NCIMB 30068) and Pediococcus pentosaceus (NCIMB 30044) as feed additives

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/92

Date of Entry into Force

1 August 2014

Notification

NEU92-European Union-The denial of authorisation of Pediococcus pentosaceus (NCIMB 30068) & Pediococcus pentosaceus (NCIMB

 Proposed Regulations Amending the Maple Products Regulations (MPR)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/840

Comments Deadline

11 September 2014

Notification

NCAN840-Canada-Proposed Regulations Amending the Maple Products Regulations (MPR)

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Imazapic

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/829

Comments Deadline

20 August 2014

Notification

NCAN829-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Imazapic

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Saflufenacil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/828

Comments Deadline

20 August 2014

Notification

NCAN828-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Saflufenacil

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Bifenazate

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/827

Comments Deadline

18 July 2014

Notification

NCAN827-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Bifenazate

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pymetrozine

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/826

Comments Deadline

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN826-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Pymetrozine

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyprodinil

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/825

Comments Deadline

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN825-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Cyprodinil

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: S-metolachor

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/824

Comments Deadline

18 August 2014

Notification

NCAN824-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit S-metolachor

 Commission Regulation (EU) No 519/2014 of 16 May 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 as regards methods of sampling of large lots, spices and food supplements, performance criteria for T-2, HT-2 toxin and citrinin and screening methods of analysis

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/81

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU81-European Union-Commission Regulation (EU) No 5192014 of 16 May 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 4012006

 Commission Regulation (EU) No 506/2014 of 15 May 2014 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards Ethyl lauroyl arginate as a preservative in certain heat-treated meat products

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/80

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU80-European Union-Commission Regulation (EU) No 5062014 of 15 May 2014 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 13332008

 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/2674

Comments Deadline

23 June 2014

Notification

NUSA2674-USA-Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

 Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances; Technical Correction 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2673

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2673-USA-Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances; Technical Correction

 Revision of the Ministerial Ordinance on Milk and Milk Products Concerning Compositional Standards, etc. (Revision of Compositional Standard of Milk and Milk Products)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/351

Comments Deadline

10 August 2014

Notification

NJPN351-Japan-Revision of the Ministerial Ordinance on Milk and Milk Products Concerning Compositional Standards

Proposed Changes to the Tolerances for Arsenic and Lead in Fruit Juice, Fruit Nectar, Beverages when Ready-to-Serve, and Water in Sealed Containers

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/832

Comments Deadline

2 September 2014

Notification

NCAN832-Canada-Proposed Changes to the Tolerances for Arsenic and Lead in Fruit Juice, Fruit Nectar, Beverages when Ready-to-Serve, and Water in Sealed Containers

 Import Tolerance 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2680

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2680-USA-Import Tolerance

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2679

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2679-USA-Tricyclazole; Pesticide Tolerances

 Spirodiclofen; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2678

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2678-USA-Spirodiclofen; Pesticide Tolerances

 Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2677

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2677-USA-Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances

Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Spirulina Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2465/Add.2

Effective Date

13 May 2014

Notification

NUSA2465A2-USA-Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract

 Notification of adoption of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/309/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

12 June 2014

Notification

NTPKM309A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

 Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (3 June 2014 Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2014 (No. 6)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/340

Comments Deadline

11 August 2014

Notification

NAUS340-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

 Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Metconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/831

Comments Deadline

20 August 2014

Notification

NCAN831-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Metconazole

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Halauxifen-methyl

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/830

Comments Deadline

20 August 2014

Notification

NCAN830-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Halauxifen-methyl

Notification of adoption of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Animals and Animal Products", "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Cattle", "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Pigs" and "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Deer" as notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/293 (dated 23 July 2013)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/293/A1

Date of Entry into Force

7 March 2014

Notification

NTPKM293A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu- Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Animals and Animal Products

 Import Tolerance 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2680

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2680-USA-Import Tolerance

 Notification of adoption of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 592/2014 of 3 June 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 as regards the use of animal by-products and derived products as a fuel in combustion plants

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/33/Add.4

Date of Entry into Force

24 June 2014

Notification

NEU33A4-European Union-Animal by-products and derived products as a fuel in combustion plants

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Spiromesifen

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/820

Comments Deadline

3 August 2014

Notification

NCAN820-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Spiromesifen

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cypermethrin

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/819

Comments Deadline

28 July 2014

Notification

NCAN819-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Cypermethrin

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Spirodiclofen

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/818

Comments Deadline

28 July 2014

Notification

NCAN818-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Spirodiclofen

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Prothioconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/817

Comments Deadline

26 July 2014

Notification

NCAN817-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Prothioconazole

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Triticonazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/816

Comments Deadline

26 July 2014

Notification

NCAN816-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Triticonazole

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Propiconazole

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/815

Comments Deadline

26 July 2014

Notification

NCAN815-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Propiconazole

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Proquinazid

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/814

Comments Deadline

26 July 2014

Notification

NCAN814-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Proquinazid

 Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of caramel colours (E 150a-d) in beer and malt beverages 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/68

Comments Deadline

3 May 2014

Notification

NEU68-European Union-Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of caramel colours (E 150a-d) in beer and malt beverages

Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for Methoxyfenozide notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/799 (dated 7 February 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/799/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN799A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Methoxyfenozide

Notification of adoption of the proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for 2,4-D notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/766 (dated 21 November 2013)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/766/Add.1

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NCAN766A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits 2,4-D

Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the removal of montan acid esters

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/79

Comments Deadline

25 July 2014

Notification

NEU79-European Union-Removal of Montan Acid Esters

Commission Regulation (EU) No 491/2014 of 5 May 2014 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for ametoctradin, azoxystrobin, cycloxydim, cyfluthrin, dinotefuran, fenbuconazole, fenvalerate, fludioxonil, fluopyram, flutriafol, fluxapyroxad, glufosinate-ammonium, imidacloprid, indoxacarb, MCPA, methoxyfenozide, penthiopyrad, spinetoram and trifloxystrobin in or on certain products"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/78

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU78-European Union-Maximum Residue Levels

Commission Regulation (EU) No 497/2014 of 14 May 2014 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the use of Advantame as a sweetener

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/77

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU77-European Union-Food Additives

Modification of content of the proposed amendments to the Enforcement Rules of the Act Governing Food Sanitation notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/302 (dated 29 November 2013)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/302/Add.1

Comments Deadline

10 June2014

Notification

NTPKM302A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Enforcement Rules of the Act Governing Food Sanitation

Modification of content of previously notified draft regulation Improved Food Inspection Model: Expanded to Integrated Agency Inspection Model

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/613/Rev.1/Add.5

Comments Deadline

18 July 2014

Notification

NCAN613R1A5-Canada-Improved Food Inspection Model- Expanded to Integrated Agency Inspection Model

Amendment of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/350

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN350-Japan-Amendment of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

Cyflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2672

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2672-USA-Cyflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerances

Mancozeb, Maneb, Metiram, and Thiram; Tolerance Actions

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2671

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2671-USA-Mancozeb, Maneb, Metiram, and Thiram; Tolerance Actions

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/349

Comments Deadline

22 July 2014. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in annexes)

Notification

NJPN349-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law

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

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/348

Comments Deadline

22 July 2014. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in annexes)

Notification

NJPN348-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law

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/347

Comments Deadline

22 July 2014. Comments only to updated MRLs (marked with black circles and white circles in annexes)

Notification

NJPN347-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

Draft of Sanitation Standard for Food Cleansers 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/314

Comments Deadline

21 July 2014

Notification

NTPKM313-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

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