Distribution date: 13 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 11 September 2015

Proposal for the establishment of the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for an agricultural chemical for feed (Imazapic). Commodity (for feed) Proposed MRL(mg/kg) Wheat 0.05 Maize 0.01 Soybean 0.5 Soybean meal 0.5 Hay 3 Note) The MRLs are established for the parent compound only. Hay includes hay and fodder (dry), straw, forage (green) and silage. The MRL is set as 90% dry matter base.

Products Covered: Wheat (HS Code: 10.01), Maize (HS Code: 10.05), Soybean (HS Code: 12.01), Soybean meal (HS Code: 23.04), Straw and forage of cereal grains and grasses, legume forage (alfalfa, clover, etc.) and other forage products (HS Codes: 12.13, 12.14) for feed

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 13 September 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This draft Commission Implementing Decision <span><span style="font-face:Verdana;">c</span></span>larifies that a </span><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;">tissue impregnated with citric acid is a biocidal product.</span></span></span>

Products Covered: Biocidal products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 11 August 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Describes the characteristics of sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate used for emergency treatment of water intended for human consumption.</span></span>

Products Covered: Chemicals for water treatment

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 11 August 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Describes the characteristics of sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate used for emergency treatment of water intended for human consumption.</span></span>

Products Covered: Chemicals for water treatment

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 11 August 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Describes the characteristics of sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium dichloroisocyanurate, dihydrate used for emergency treatment of water intended for human consumption.</span></span>

Products Covered: Chemicals for water treatment

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 21 August 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;">Specifies a test method (phase 2/step 1) and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation in hard water and that are used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas, excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues except those for hand hygiene in the above considered areas.</span></span></span>

Products Covered: Disinfectants and antiseptics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 21 August 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;">Specifies a test method (phase 2/step 1) and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation in hard water and that are used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas, excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues except those for hand hygiene in the above considered areas.</span></span></span>

Products Covered: Disinfectants and antiseptics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 21 August 2015

<span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;">Specifies a test method (phase 2/step 1) and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation in hard water and that are used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas, excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues except those for hand hygiene in the above considered areas.</span></span></span>

Products Covered: Disinfectants and antiseptics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 15 September 2015

Commodities classified under three specific CCC codes (including 2939.30.10.00-4 Caffeine Anhydrous) shall follow the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products" if they are used for food purposes. The importers shall apply for inspection to the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Products Covered: Those food purposes classified under three specific CCC codes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 15 September 2015

Commodities classified under three specific CCC codes (including 2939.30.10.00-4 Caffeine Anhydrous) shall follow the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products" if they are used for food purposes. The importers shall apply for inspection to the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Products Covered: Those food purposes classified under three specific CCC codes

Regulation Type: Regular notification