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Final Draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) Code of Agricultural Practice (GAP) on Rice
Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods
Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives
Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances
Fenoxaprop-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances
Commission Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Sethoxydim notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/798 (dated 7 February 2014)
Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Fenpropidin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/797 (dated 7 February 2014)
Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Bilingual Labelling, Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Seeds Regulations
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyflumetofen
Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)
Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives
Draft Amendment of Regulation 156 Fish and the Tenth Schedule, Food Regulations 1985
Draft Amendment of Regulation 389B, Food Regulations 1985: Infant formula for medical purposes
Draft Amendment of specific regulations under the Food Regulations 1985: Flour
Draft Amendment of the Sixteenth Schedule, Food Regulations 1985: Pesticide residues
Unbottled Drinking Water
Trans Fatty Acids
High Fructose Syrup (42% and 55%)
Canned Stone Fruits
Bottled drinking water
National Food Safety Policy
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Modification of final date for comments for the draft "Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods" notified in G/SPS/N/EU/64 (dated 20 December 2013)
Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Sedaxane notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/794 (dated 24 January 2014)
Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/793 (dated 24 January 2014)
Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Azoxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/792 (dated 24 January 2014)
Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Fludioxonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/791 (dated 24 January 2014)
Draft Standards for Sanitation and Pesticide Residue Limits in Infant Foods
The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives
Notification of adoption of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/307 (dated 13 March 2014)
Notification of adoption of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/30 (dated 13 March 2014)
Availability of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health Concern: Identification, Prevention and Control, and Declaration through Labeling
Fluoxastrobin; Pesticide Tolerances
Modification of content of the HACCP Plan Reassessment for Not-Ready-To-Eat Comminuted Poultry Products and Related Agency Verification Procedures
Notification of adoption of the Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Spirulina Extract; Final Rule
Notification of adoption of the "The draft Amendment for the Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products" notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/300 (dated 22 October 2013)
New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Bambermycins; Hygromycin B; Lincomycin; Pyrantel; Tylosin; Tylosin and Sulfamethazine; Virginiamycin
Microbiological Guidelines for Food
Draft Proposed Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014; Extension of Comment Period
Imazapyr; Pesticide Tolerances
Eastman Chemical Company; Filing of Food Additive Petition
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Quinclorac
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Penthiopyrad
Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances
Thiram; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances
Proquinazid; Pesticide Tolerances
Metaflumizone; Pesticide Tolerances
Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerances
Forchlorfenuron; Pesticide Tolerances
Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances
Notification of Adoption of the Establishment, Maintenance, and Availability of Records: Amendment to Record Availability Requirements
Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) for Fresh-Chilled and Fresh-Frozen Tuna for Sashimi
Final Draft Philippine National Standard (PNS) for Fresh and Frozen Cephalopods
Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Fenamidone; Pesticide Tolerance
Notification of adoption of the Specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat as notified in G/SPS/N/EU/56 (dated 19 September 2013)
Notification of adoption of the Official controls on Salmonella in pig carcasses as notified in G/SPS/N/EU/52 (dated 10 September 2013)
Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives
Metconazole; Pesticide Tolerances
Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerances
Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerances
Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods (Fruits, vegetables and cereals)
Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods (Fruits, vegetables and cereals)
The proposed amendments of Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products Containers notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/289 (dated 18 June 2013); will be implemented
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Unbottled drinking water"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Puffed Grain"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Canned Stone Fruits"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Additives Permitted for Use in Foodstuffs"
Draft Technical Regulation concerns sunflower seeds
Draft Technical Regulation concerns Edible wheat germ oil
Draft Technical Regulation concerns frozen liver
General requirements for Cereals, pulses and derived products-Freekeh
Draft Technical Regulation concerns dehydrated shrimps
Draft Technical Regulation concerns Dates syrup
Draft Technical Regulation concerns Coffee and coffee products-cappuccino powder
Draft Technical Regulation concerns Barley malt
General requirements for bakery products
General requirements and specifications for roselle
Expiration periods of food products - Part 1: Mandatory expiration dates
General requirements and specifications for parsley essential oil
General requirements and specifications for onion oil
Draft of Technical Regulation concerns maamoul product and its different types, which is made for direct human consumption.
Labelling for herbal plants for human consumption
Basic requirements of instant pudding powder which mixes easily in plain water or milk at normal temperature
General requirements and specifications for garlic oil
Food Stuffs: Fried Potato
Standard concerning ready-to-use frozen dough
Basic requirement for frozen prawn coated with bread crump that is partially cooked or raw, and frozen
General requirements for plastic packages in contact with food
Basic requirement for cream analogue pasteurized, sterilized and ultra heat-treated
Specifications requirements for coriander, whole or ground (powdered) forms
Draft Technical Regulation concerns chilled marinated meats
Draft Technical Regulation concerns processed black tea
General requirements and specifications for basil oil
Notification of adoption of the Regulations for Systematic Inspection of Imported Food notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/299 (dated 26 September 2013)
The proposed amendments to the Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products dated 23 April 2013 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/285); has entered into force
Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Coloring Matter Used in Foodstuffs"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Maximum Limits of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural and Food Products"
The Food (Flavouring Substances and Flavour Enhancers) Regulations 2013
Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2013. Notification No. 1-12/Sci. Pan (Notification)/FSSAI-2012 dated 5 December 2012
The proposal Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for oxamyl in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/9 (20 March 2012) has been adopted
The proposal Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for cyromazine in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/8 (20 March 2012) has been adopted
The legislative proposal Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for fenpropidin and formetanate in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/7 (19 March 2012) has been adopted
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
The legislative proposal Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for tebuconazole in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/10 (21 March 2012) has been adopted
The proposal Animal and public health and veterinary certification conditions for the introduction of colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption into the Union notified in G/SPS/N/EU/59 (dated 13 November 2013) has been adopted
The proposal Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid, butralin, chlorotoluron, daminozide, isoproturon, picoxystrobin, pyrimethanil and trinexapac in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/47 (dated 24 June 2013) has been adopted
The revision of infant formula regulations establishing requirements for current good manufacturing practices, Quality Control Procedures, Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula notified in G/SPS/N/USA/701 (dated 6 May 2003) has been adopted
Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances
Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances
Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances
Thiram; Pesticide Tolerances
Fenpropidin; Pesticide Tolerances
Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food; Proposed Rule
Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
Technical standard which specifies general requirements for white pulp seeds
Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code 11 February 2014 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2014 (No. 2)
Draft Standards for Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Foods
The proposed amendments to the Standards for veterinary drug residue limits in foods notified on G/SPS/N/TPKM/301 (dated 17 October 2013), has entered into force
Proposed amendments to the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods dated 19 September 2013 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/298), has entered into force
Proposed amendments to the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/296 (dated 23 August 2013); has entered into force
Procedures for inspecting and approving foreign meat establishments
Procedure for lifting a temporary ban on the export of meats and their products
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Bottled drinking water"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Maximum Limits of Pesticides Residues and Contaminants in Organic Food"
Indaziflam; Pesticide Tolerances
Acetochlor; Pesticide Tolerances
Dinotefuran; Pesticide Tolerances
Notice of Availability and Opportunity for Comments (Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella in Market Hogs)
Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances
Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)
Isopyrazam; Pesticide Tolerances
Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerances
Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerances
Mandipropamid; Pesticide Tolerances
Endothall; Pesticide Tolerances
Appendix 4 to Draft Qualitative Risk Assessment of Risk of Activity/Food Combinations for Activities (Outside the Farm Definition) Conducted in a Facility Co-Located on a Farm; Availability; Proposed Rule
Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food against Intentional Adulteration; Proposed Rule
The proposal Animal and public health and veterinary certification conditions for the introduction of colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption into the Union notified in G/SPS/N/EU/59 (dated 13 November 2013) has been adopted
The proposal Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid, butralin, chlorotoluron, daminozide, isoproturon, picoxystrobin, pyrimethanil and trinexapac in or on certain products notified in G/SPS/N/EU/47 (dated 24 June 2013) has been adopted
The revision of infant formula regulations establishing requirements for current good manufacturing practices, Quality Control Procedures, Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula notified in G/SPS/N/USA/701 (dated 6 May 2003) has been adopted
Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances
Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances
Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances
Thiram; Pesticide Tolerances
Fenpropidin; Pesticide Tolerances
Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food; Proposed Rule
Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances
Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (3 December 2013 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2013 (No. 10)
Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Commission Regulation (EU) No 5/2014 of 6 January 2014 amending Directive 2008/38/EC establishing a list of intended uses of animal feeding stuffs for particular nutritional purposes
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/42 (dated 9 April 2013) has been adopted as "Commission Regulation (EU) No 1317/2013 of 16 December 2013 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 2,4-D, beflubutamid, cyclanilide, diniconazole, florasulam, metolachlor and S‑metolachlor, and milbemectin in or on certain products"
Notification of adoption of the "Commission Regulation (EU) No 87/2014 of 31 January 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 acetamiprid, butralin, chlorotoluron, daminozide, isoproturon, picoxystrobin, pyrimethanil and trinexapac in or on certain products"
Maximum Limits of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural and Food Products
Preserved grape leaf
Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (28 January 2014 - Proposed amendment (Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Instrument No. 4 (MRL Standard) Amendment Instrument 2014 (No. 1)
Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law
Regulation establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide prohydrojasmon (PDJ) when used as a plant growth regulator in or on apple and grape pre-harvest
Prohydrojasmon; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances
Quinclorac; Pesticide Tolerances
Metaldehyde; Pesticide Tolerances
Etofenprox; Pesticide Tolerances
Modification of final date for comments for the proposed rule the Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products (dated 10 June 2013)
The proposed amendments to the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives and Sanitation Standard for Natural Edible Colorants notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/271 (dated 18 October 2012) and G/SPS/N/TPKM/271/Add.1 (dated 19 July 2013) has entered into force
Republic Act 10611 - Food Safety Act of 2013
Proposals to Amend (No. 2) the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards 2013
Proposals to Amend (No. 2) the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds)Food Standards 2013
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods
Annexes to the "Draft Commission Regulation 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"
Annexes to 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 acibenzolar-S-methyl, ethoxyquin, flusilazole, isoxaflutole, molinate, propoxycarbazone, pyraflufen-ethyl, quinoclamine and warfarin in or on certain products"
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/49 (dated 10 July 2013) has been adopted as "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1321/2013 of 10 December 2013 establishing the Union list of authorised smoke flavouring primary products for use as such in or on foods and/or for the production of derived smoke flavourings