Distribution date: 13 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 12 February 2025

The EPA is proposing to revoke the approvals for all chlorpyrifos containing substances.The approvals under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 for the import and manufacture for release for chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos containing substances are proposed to be revoked. It is proposed that there are non-negligible risks to the environment and to human health. These risks cannot be sufficiently mitigated through restrictions, to a point where the benefits would outweigh these risks. The EPA therefore proposes that the approvals should be revoked with a 6 month phase out period from the date of decision. Additional restrictions on the use of chlorpyrifos containing substances are proposed over the period of the restriction. The assessment of risks, benefits and the proposed revocation of the approvals are detailed in the application and staff assessment report.   Similar regulatory action has been undertaken by other regulators internationally, with chlorpyrifos not permitted for use in Canada and the European Union, and significant restriction in Australia. We also note that chlorpyrifos is proposed to be listed for elimination under the Stockholm Convention. 

Products Covered: Pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 12 January 2025

the draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of the Procedure for Imports of Medicines into the Territory of Ukraine" has been developed to regulate the procedure for imports of medicines (except for active pharmaceutical ingredients) into Ukraine in order to ensure compliance with legislative requirements concerning the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines in the process of their circulation.The Procedure outlines key mechanisms for regulating imports, including certification and quality control of imported batches of medicines, release of imported medicines for circulation within Ukraine; and recording data related to the circulation of imported medicine batches in the State Register of Medicines Put into Circulation that are Imported into the Territory of Ukraine.

Products Covered: Medicines

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 12 January 2025

This Draft African standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for dried shredded cassava commonly referred to as Abacha for human consumption.

Products Covered: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS code(s): 07); Food products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard describes the terms and definitions covering parts of construction works of roof and roofing applied in building and civil engineering 

Products Covered: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings (HS code(s): 321410); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard describes the terms and definitions covering parts of construction works of roof and roofing applied in building and civil engineering 

Products Covered: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings (HS code(s): 321410); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard describes the terms and definitions covering parts of construction works of roof and roofing applied in building and civil engineering 

Products Covered: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings (HS code(s): 321410); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard describes the terms and definitions covering parts of construction works of roof and roofing applied in building and civil engineering 

Products Covered: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings (HS code(s): 321410); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard describes the terms and definitions covering parts of construction works of roof and roofing applied in building and civil engineering 

Products Covered: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings (HS code(s): 321410); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structure. 

Products Covered: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01. (HS code(s): 3816); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 11 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 10 January 2025

This draft East African Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structure. 

Products Covered: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01. (HS code(s): 3816); Construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification