Food Import Export Standards

Notifications

 

Final Draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) Code of Agricultural Practice (GAP) on Rice

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/254

Comments Deadline

21 July 2014

Notification

NPHL254-Philippines-Final Draft Philippine National Standards (PNS) Code of Agricultural Practice (GAP) on Rice

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/313

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

Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives 

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/346

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN346-Japan-Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2699

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2669-USA-Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Fenoxaprop-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2668

Date of Entry into Force

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2668-USA-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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/75

Adoption Date

27 June 2014

Notification

NEU75-European Union-Commission Regulation amending Commission Regulation 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)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/798/Add.1

Adoption Date

30 April 2014

Notification

NCAN798A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Sethoxydim

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Fenpropidin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/797 (dated 7 February 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/797/Add.1

Comments Deadline

30 April 2014

Notification

NCAN797A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limit Fenpropidin

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

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/339

Comments Deadline

10 July 2014

Notification

NAUS339-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Bilingual Labelling, Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Seeds Regulations

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/813

Comments Deadline

25 June 2014

Notification

NCAN813-Canada-Bilingual Labelling, Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Seeds Regulations

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cyflumetofen

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/811

Comments Deadline

7 July 2014

Notification

NCAN811-Canada-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)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/345

Comments Deadline

4 July 2014

Notification

NJPN345-Japan-Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/736/Add.1

Comments Deadline

31 May 2014

Notification

NCAN736A1-Canada-Notice of Modification - Lists of Permitted Food Additives

Draft Amendment of Regulation 156 Fish and the Tenth Schedule, Food Regulations 1985 

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MYS/31

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NMYS31-Malaysia-Draft Amendment of Regulation 156 Fish

Draft Amendment of Regulation 389B, Food Regulations 1985: Infant formula for medical purposes

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MYS/30

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NMYS30-Malaysia-Draft Amendment of Regulation 389B, Food Regulations 1985

Draft Amendment of specific regulations under the Food Regulations 1985: Flour

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MYS/29

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NMYS29-Malaysia-Draft Amendment of specific regulations under the Food Regulations 1985 Flour

Draft Amendment of the Sixteenth Schedule, Food Regulations 1985: Pesticide residues

Notifying Member

Malaysia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/MYS/28

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NMYS28-Malaysia-draft amendment is to add another twelve more (12) new pesticides with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for food commodities

Unbottled Drinking Water 

Notifying Member

Oman

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/OMN/53

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NOMN53-Oman-Unbottled Drinking Water

 

Trans Fatty Acids 

Notifying Member

Oman

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/OMN/52

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NOMN52-Oman-Trans Fatty Acids

High Fructose Syrup (42% and 55%)

Notifying Member

Oman

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/OMN/50

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NOMN50-Oman-High Fructose Syrup (42% and 55%)

Canned Stone Fruits 

Notifying Member

Oman

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/OMN/49

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NOMN49-Oman-Canned Stone Fruits

Bottled drinking water 

Notifying Member

Oman

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/OMN/48

Comments Deadline

5 July 2014

Notification

NOMN48-Oman-Bottled drinking water

National Food Safety Policy 

Notifying Member

Ghana

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/GHA/1

Comments Deadline

28 June 2014

Notification

NGHA1-Ghana-National Food Safety Policy

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/2667

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2667-USA-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 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2666

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2666-USA-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 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2665

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2665-USA-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)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/344

Comments Deadline

4 July 2014

Notification

NJPN344-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/343

Comments Deadline

4 July 2014

Notification

NJPN343-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/342

Comments Deadline

4 July 2014

Notification

NJPN342-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/341

Comments Deadline

4 July 2014

Notification

NJPN341-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/340

Comments Deadline

4 July 2014

Notification

NJPN340-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act

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)

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/64/Add.2

Comments Deadline

20 May 2014

Notification

NEU64A2-European Union-Draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Sedaxane notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/794 (dated 24 January 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/794/Add.1

Adoption Date

20 April 2014

Notification

NCAN794A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Sedaxane

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/793 (dated 24 January 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/793/Add.1

Adoption Date

20 April 2014

Notification

NCAN793A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Difenoconazole

 Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Azoxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/792 (dated 24 January 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/792/Add.1

Adoption Date

20 April 2014

Notification

NCAN792A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Azoxystrobin

Notification of adoption of the Established Maximum Residue Limits: Fludioxonil notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/791 (dated 24 January 2014)

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/791/Add.1

Adoption Date

20 April 2014

Notification

NCAN791A1-Canada-Established Maximum Residue Limits Fludioxonil

Draft 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

Comments Deadline

14 June 2014

Notification

NTPKM312-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-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 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/311

Comments Deadline

13 June 2014

Notification

NTPKM311-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-The Draft Amendment of Standards for Specification

Notification of adoption of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/307 (dated 13 March 2014)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/307/Add.1

Adoption Date

16 April 2014

Notification

NTPKM307A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Notification of adoption of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/30 (dated 13 March 2014)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/306/Add.1

Adoption Date

16 April 2014

Notification

NTPKM306A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Availability of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health Concern: Identification, Prevention and Control, and Declaration through Labeling

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2663

Comments Deadline

20 June 2014

Notification

NUSA2663-USA-Availability of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for Allergens and Ingredients of Public Health Concern

Fluoxastrobin; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2659

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2659-USA-Fluoxastrobin; Pesticide Tolerances

Modification of content of the HACCP Plan Reassessment for Not-Ready-To-Eat Comminuted Poultry Products and Related Agency Verification Procedures

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2488/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2488A2-USA-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

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2465/Add.1

Adoption Date

13 May 2014

Notification

NUSA2465A1-USA-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)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/300/Add.1

Adoption Date

24 January 2014

Notification

NTPKM300A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products

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 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2658

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2658-USA-New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications

Microbiological Guidelines for Food 

Notifying Member

Hong Kong, China

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/HKG/39

Comments Deadline

15 June 2014

Notification

NHKG39-China-Microbiological Guidelines for Food

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

Notifying Member

Singapore

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/52/Add.1

Comments Deadline

15 June 2014

Notification

NSGP52A1-Singapore-Draft Proposed Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014; Extension of Comment Period

Imazapyr; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2657

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2657-USA-Imazapyr; Pesticide Tolerances

Eastman Chemical Company; Filing of Food Additive Petition 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2656

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2656-USA-Eastman Chemical Company; Filing of Food Additive Petition

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Quinclorac

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/810

Comments Deadline

20 April 2014

Notification

NCAN810-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Quinclorac

Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Penthiopyrad

Notifying Member

Canada

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/CAN/809

Comments Deadline

20 April 2014

Notification

NCAN809-Canada-Proposed Maximum Residue Limit Penthiopyrad

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

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/338

Comments Deadline

11 June 2014

Notification

NAUS338-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2655

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2655-USA-Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerances

Thiram; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2654

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2654-USA-Thiram; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances

Proquinazid; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2653

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2653-USA-Proquinazid; Pesticide Tolerances

Metaflumizone; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2652

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2652-USA-Metaflumizone; Pesticide Tolerances

Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2651

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2651-USA-Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerances

Forchlorfenuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2650

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2650-USA-Forchlorfenuron; Pesticide Tolerances

Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2649

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2649-USA-Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Notification of Adoption of the Establishment, Maintenance, and Availability of Records: Amendment to Record Availability Requirements

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

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

Adoption Date

4 April 2014

Notification

NUSA703A4-USA-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 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/253

Comments Deadline

2 June 2014

Notification

NPHL253-Philippines-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

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/252

Comments Deadline

2 June 2014

Notification

NPHL252-Philippines-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

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/337

Comments Deadline

19 May 2014

Notification

NAUS337-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Fenamidone; Pesticide Tolerance 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2642

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2642-USA-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)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/56/Add.1

Adoption Date

28 March 2014

Notification

NEU56A1-European Union-Specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat

Notification of adoption of the Official controls on Salmonella in pig carcasses as notified in G/SPS/N/EU/52 (dated 10 September 2013)

Notifying Member

EU

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/52/Add.1

Adoption Date

28 March 2014

Notification

NEU52A1-European Union-Official controls on Salmonella in pig carcasses

Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives 

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/336

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN336-Japan-Amendment to the Enforcement of Standards and Specifications Foods and Food Additives

Metconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2641

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2641-USA-Metconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2640

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2640-USA-Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerances

Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2639

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2639-USA-Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerances

Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods (Fruits, vegetables and cereals)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/307

Adoption Date

19 March 2014

Notification

NTPKM307-THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU-Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods (Fruits, vegetables and cereals)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/306

Comments Deadline

19 March 2014

Notification

NTPKM306-THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU-Draft of Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

The proposed amendments of Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products Containers notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/289 (dated 18 June 2013); will be implemented

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/289/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

4 June 2014

Notification

NTPKM289A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products Containers

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Unbottled drinking water" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/99

Comments Deadline

10 May 2014

Notification

NSAU99-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-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" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/98

Comments Deadline

10 May 2014

Notification

NSAU98-Kingdon of Saudi Arabia-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" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/97

Comments Deadline

10 May 2014

Notification

NSAU97-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-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"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/96

Comments Deadline

3 May 2014

Notification

NSAU96-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Additives permitted for use in foodstuffs

Draft Technical Regulation concerns sunflower seeds

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/152

Comments Deadline

8 April 2014

Notification

NBHR152 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns sunflower seeds.

Draft Technical Regulation concerns Edible wheat germ oil

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/151

Comments Deadline

8 April 2014

Notification

NBHR151 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns Edible wheat germ oil.

Draft Technical Regulation concerns frozen liver

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/150

Comments Deadline

8 April 2014

Notification

NBHR150 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns frozen liver.

General requirements for Cereals, pulses and derived products-Freekeh

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/149

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR149 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The general requirements for Cereals, pulses and derived products-Freekeh.

 Draft Technical Regulation concerns dehydrated shrimps

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/148

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR148 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns Dehydrated shrimps.

Draft Technical Regulation concerns Dates syrup

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/147

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR147 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns Dates syrup.

Draft Technical Regulation concerns Coffee and coffee products-cappuccino powder

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/146

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR146 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns Coffee and coffee products-cappuccino powder.

Draft Technical Regulation concerns Barley malt

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/145

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR145 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft Technical Regulation concerns Barley malt.

General requirements for bakery products   

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/144

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR144 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The general requirements for bakery products

General requirements and specifications for roselle

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/143

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR143 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The general requirements and specifications for roselle

Expiration periods of food products - Part 1: Mandatory expiration dates 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/142

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR142 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Expiration periods of food products - Part 1 Mandatory expiration dates

General requirements and specifications for parsley essential oil

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/141

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR141 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The general requirements and specifications for parsley essential oil

General requirements and specifications for onion oil

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/140

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR140 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The 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.

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/139

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR139 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Draft of Technical Regulation concerns maamoul product

Labelling for herbal plants for human consumption

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/138

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR138 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Labelling for herbal plants for human consumption

Basic requirements of instant pudding powder which mixes easily in plain water or milk at normal temperature

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/137

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR137 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The basic requirements of instant pudding powder

General requirements and specifications for garlic oil

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/136

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR136 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The general requirements and specifications for garlic oil.

Food Stuffs: Fried Potato 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/133

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR133 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Food Stuffs Fried Potato

Standard concerning ready-to-use frozen dough

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/134

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR134 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Frozen Dough

Basic requirement for frozen prawn coated with bread crump that is partially cooked or raw, and frozen

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/135

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR135 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Frozen Prawn Coated with Bread Crump

General requirements for plastic packages in contact with food

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/132

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR132 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Food Packages - Part 2 Plastic package - General requirements

Basic requirement for cream analogue pasteurized, sterilized and ultra heat-treated

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/131

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NBHR131 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Cream Analogue

Specifications requirements for coriander, whole or ground (powdered) forms

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/130

Comments Deadline

5 April 2014

Notification

NBHR130 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Coriander, whole or ground (powdered) - Specification

Draft Technical Regulation concerns chilled marinated meats

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/128

Comments Deadline

5 April 2014

Notification

NBHR128 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Foodstuffs Chilled Marinated Meats

Draft Technical Regulation concerns processed black tea

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/127

Comments Deadline

5 April 2014

Notification

NBHR127 - Kingdom of Bahrain - Black Tea

General requirements and specifications for basil oil

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/126

Comments Deadline

5 April 2014

Notification

NBHR126 - Kingdom of Bahrain - 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)

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/299/Add.1

Adoption Date

11 February 2014

Notification

NTPKM299A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Regulations for Systematic Inspection of Imported Food

The proposed amendments to the Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products dated 23 April 2013 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/285); has entered into force

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/285/Add.1

Adoption Date

11 September 2013

Notification

NTPKM285A1 - The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen ad Matsu - The Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products

Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014 

Notifying Member

SINGAPORE

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SGP/52

Comments Deadline

15 April 2014

Notification

NSGP52 - Singapore - 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" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/95

Comments Deadline

11 April 2014

Notification

NSAU95 - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 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"  

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/94

Comments Deadline

11 April 2014

Notification

NSAU94 - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Draft Technical Regulation for Maximum Limits of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural and Food Products.

 The Food (Flavouring Substances and Flavour Enhancers) Regulations 2013

Notifying Member

Sri Lanka

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/LKA/36

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NLKA36 - Sri Lanka - The Food Flavouring Substances and Flavour Enhancers Regulation

Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law and the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives 

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/334

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN334 - Japan - Amendment for Food Additive (beta-Apo-8'-carotenal)

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/333

Comments Deadline

14 April 2014

Notification

NJPN333 - Japan - Revision 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 Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/325/Rev.1

Comments Deadline

14 April 2014

Notification

NJPN325R1 - Japan - Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

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 

Notifying Member

India

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/IND/82

Comments Deadline

22 April 2014

Notification

NIND82 - India - Draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Honey.

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/9/Add.1

Adoption Date

14 February 2014

Notification

NEU9A1 - European Union - Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for oxamyl in or on certain products

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/8/Add.1

Comments Deadline

14 February 2014

Notification

NEU8A1 - European Union - Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for cyromazine in or on certain products

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/7/Add.1

Comments Deadline

14 February 2014

Notification

NEU7A1 - European Union - Maximum residue levels (MRLs) for fenpropidin and formetanate in or on certain products

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

NEU59A1-European Union-veterinary certification conditions for the introduction of colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/10/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

14 February 2014

Notification

NEU47A1-European Union-Maximum residue levels

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/59/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

26 March 2014

Notification

NEU59A1-European Union-veterinary certification conditions for the introduction of colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/47/Add.1

Adoption Date

25 February 2014

Notification

NEU47A1-European Union-Maximum residue levels

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

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/701/Add.2

Effective Date

10 July 2014

Notification

NUSA701A1-USA-Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control Procedures, Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula

Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances   

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2638

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2638 - USA - Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances

Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2637

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2637 - USA - Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2636

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2636 - USA - Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances

Thiram; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2635

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2635 - USA - Thiram; Pesticide Tolerances

Fenpropidin; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2633

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2633 - USA - Fenpropidin; Pesticide Tolerances

Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2632

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2632 - USA - Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances

Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food; Proposed Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2631

Comments Deadline

31 May 2014

Notification

NUSA2631 - USA - Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food

Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances   

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2630

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2630 - USA - Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances

Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2629

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2629 - USA - Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances

Technical standard which specifies general requirements for white pulp seeds

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Bahrain

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/BHR/153

Comments Deadline

8 April 2014

Notification

NBHR153 - Kingdom of Bahrain - The 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)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/336

Comments Deadline

17 April 2014

Notification

NAUS336-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Draft Standards for Veterinary Drug Residue Limits in Foods 

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/303

Comments Deadline

11 March 2014

Notification

NTPKM303-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-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

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/301/Add.1

Adoption Date

26 December 2013

Notification

NTPKM301A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for veterinary drug residue limits in foods

Proposed amendments to the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods dated 19 September 2013 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/298), has entered into force

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/298/Add.1

Adoption Date

31 December 2013

Notification

NTPKM298A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

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

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/296/Add.1

Adoption Date

31 December 2013

Notification

NTPKM296A1-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu-Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods

Procedures for inspecting and approving foreign meat establishments

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/93

Comments Deadline

28 February 2014

Notification

NSAU93 - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -Procedures for inspecting and approving foreign meat establishments

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

Comments Deadline

28 February 2014

Notification

NSAU92 - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -Procedure for lifting a temporary ban on the export of meats and their products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Bottled drinking water"

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/91

Comments Deadline

22 March 2014

Notification

NSAU91-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-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" 

Notifying Member

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/SAU/90

Comments Deadline

22 March 2014

Notification

NSAU90-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Maximum Limits of Pesticides Residues and Contaminants in Organic Food

Indaziflam; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2625

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2625 - USA - Indaziflam; Pesticide Tolerances

Acetochlor; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2624

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2624 - USA - Acetochlor; Pesticide Tolerances

Dinotefuran; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2623

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2623 - USA - Dinotefuran; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions

Notice of Availability and Opportunity for Comments (Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella in Market Hogs)

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2621

Comments Deadline

7 March 2014

Notification

NUSA2621 - USA - Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella in Market Hogs

Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2620

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2620 - USA - Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances

Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2619

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2619- USA - Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)

Isopyrazam; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2618

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2618- USA - Isopyrazam; Pesticide Tolerances

Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2615

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2615 - USA - Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerances

Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerances    

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2614

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2614- USA - Indoxacarb; Pesticide Tolerances

 Mandipropamid; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2613

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2613- USA - Mandipropamid; Pesticide Tolerances

Endothall; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2612

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2612- USA - 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 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2611

Comments Deadline

31 March 2014

Notification

NUSA2611- USA - Draft Qualitative Risk Assessment of Risk of Activity and Food Combinations

Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food against Intentional Adulteration; Proposed Rule 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2610

Comments Deadline

31 March 2014

Notification

NUSA2610- USA - Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/59/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

26 March 2014

Notification

NEU59A1-European Union-veterinary certification conditions for the introduction of colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/47/Add.1

Adoption Date

25 February 2014

Notification

NEU47A1-European Union-Maximum residue levels

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

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/701/Add.2

Effective Date

10 July 2014

Notification

NUSA701A1-USA-Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control Procedures, Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula

Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances   

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2638

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2638 - USA - Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances

Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2637

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2637 - USA - Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances

Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2636

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2636 - USA - Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances

Thiram; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2635

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2635 - USA - Thiram; Pesticide Tolerances

Fenpropidin; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2633

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2633 - USA - Fenpropidin; Pesticide Tolerances

Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2632

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2632 - USA - Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances

Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food; Proposed Rule

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2631

Comments Deadline

31 May 2014

Notification

NUSA2631 - USA - Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food

Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances   

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2630

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2630 - USA - Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances

Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2629

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2629 - USA - Diflubenzuron; 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)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/332

Comments Deadline

7 April 2014

Notification

NAUS332-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives (Amendment of an agricultural chemical residue standard)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/330

Comments Deadline

21 March 2014

Notification

NJPN330-Japan-Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Standards of Feed and Feed Additives

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/329

Comments Deadline

14 March 2014

Notification

NJPN329- Japan - Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods abd Food Additives- Feed additive or Veterinary drug Monensin

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/328

Comments Deadline

14 March 2014

Notification

NJPN328- Japan - Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives- Pesticide Molinate

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/327

Comments Deadline

14 March 2014

Notification

NJPN327- Japan - Revision of the standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives- Pesticide Cyprodinil

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/66

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NEU66-European Union-Commission Regulation (EU) No 5-2014 of 6 January 2014 amending Directive 2008-38-EC

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"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/42/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

6 January 2014

Notification

NEU42A1-European Union-Maximum residue levels for 2,4-D

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"

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/47/Add.1

Date of Entry into Force

25 February 2014

Notification

NEU47A1-European Union-Maximum residue levels

Maximum Limits of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural and Food Products

Notifying Member

Qatar

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/QAT/46

Comments Deadline

17 March 2014

Notification

NQAT46-Qatar-Maximum Limits of Pesticide Residues In Agricultural and Food Products

Preserved grape leaf 

Notifying Member

Qatar

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/QAT/45

Comments Deadline

17 March 2014

Notification

NQAT45-Qatar-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)

Notifying Member

Australia

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/AUS/333

Comments Deadline

4 April 2014

Notification

NAUS333-Australia-Proposal to Amend Standard 1.4.2 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code

Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation Law

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/332

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NJPN332-Japan-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

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2609

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2609-USA-Prohydrojasmon; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

Prohydrojasmon; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance 

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2608

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2608-USA-Flonicamid; Pesticide Tolerances

Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2607

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2607-USA-Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances

Quinclorac; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2605

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2605-USA-Quinclorac; Pesticide Tolerances

Metaldehyde; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2604

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2604-USA-Metaldehyde; Pesticide Tolerances

Etofenprox; Pesticide Tolerances  

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2603

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2603-USA-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)

Notifying Member

USA

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/USA/2556/Add.2

Comments Deadline

Not Applicable

Notification

NUSA2556A2-USA-Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products

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

Notifying Member

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

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/TPKM/271/Add.2

Date of Entry into Force

25 November 2013

Notification

NTPKM271A2-The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kimen and Matsu-Food Additives and Sanitation Standard for Natural Edible Colorants

Republic Act 10611 - Food Safety Act of 2013 

Notifying Member

Philippines

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/PHL/244

Comments Deadline

1 June 2014

Notification

NPHL244-Philippines-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

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/500/Corr.1

Date of Adoption

20 December 2013

Notification

NNZL500C1-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 

Notifying Member

New Zealand

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/NZL/500

Comments Deadline

12 February 2014

Notification

NNZL500-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)

Notifying Member

Japan

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/JPN/326

Comments Deadline

5 January 2014

Notification

NJPN326-Japan-Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives

Draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/64

Comments Deadline

120 Days After Circulation

Notification

NEU64-European Union-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" 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/63

Comments Deadline

17 February 2014

Notification

NEU63-European Union-Annexes to the Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation

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" 

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/61

Comments Deadline

11 February 2014

Notification

NEU61-European Union-Annexes to the Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V

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

Notifying Member

European Union

Notification No.

G/SPS/N/EU/49/Add.1

Adoption Date

12 December 2013

Notification

NEU49A1-European 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

 

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