Distribution date: 22 December 2022

The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. (1) This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1

Products Covered: Productos cosméticos contemplados en los capítulos 33 y 34 del SA.

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022

The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. (1) This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1

Products Covered: Productos cosméticos contemplados en los capítulos 33 y 34 del SA.

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 20 February 2023

The document contains technical details on proposals to amend the current Notice issued under the Food Act 2014 that lists the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural compounds in New Zealand.MPI proposes the following amendments to the Notice:a)       The addition of new entries in the Notice for the following compound:·       Triclabendazole: 0.1 mg/kg for goat fat, meat and offal; 0.005(*) mg/kg for milk;b)      The removal of the existing entry in the Notice for the following compound:·       Pirlimycin;(*) indicates that the maximum residue level has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.c)       The addition of one new entry in Schedule 2 for agricultural chemicals for which no maximum residue level applies:·       S-abscisic acid when used as a plant growth regulator;d)      The addition of one new entry in Schedule 3 for veterinary medicines for which no maximum residue level applies:Alfalfa extract when used to aid in the treatment or prevention of gastric ulceration in horses.

Products Covered: Vegetables, fruit, animal products, and other food products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022

The proposal on the Communiqué on Edible Caseins and Caseinates notified in G/SPS/N/TUR/97 on 26 January 2018 is now published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Türkiye dated 13 December 2022 and numbered 32042. This Communiqué entered into force on the date of its publication.Food business operators operating before the publication date of this Communiqué shall comply with the provisions of this Communiqué until 31 December 2023.

Products Covered: Caseins and caseinates which are intended for human consumption and mixtures thereof

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022

Products Covered: Toys (HS: 3213, 3305, 3407, 3604.90, 3926, Chapters 61 and 62, and 9501-9503; (ICS: 13.220.40 and 97.200.50)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification