Distribution date: 28 October 2024

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Products Covered: 3923 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics, 4819 packaging made of paper and cardboard,7010 Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods, preserving jars, stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass,6305 Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of all types of textile materials8309 Stoppers, caps and lids, incl. crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers, capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessoriesEx 6909 Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packaging of goods 7310 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment7612 Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipmentEx 3919, Ex 3920, Ex 3921 – wrappings if made of plasticsEx 4804, Ex 4805, Ex 4808, Ex 4813, Ex 4823 – wrappings if made of paperTo note that the above listed products are only in scope of the labelling requirements if they are used as ‘primary packaging’ (regulation 7.1.a) or ‘shipment packaging’ (regulation 7.1.d) of the draft regulations. primary packaging, which is packaging conceived so as to constitute a sales unit to the final user or consumer at the point of purchase;Shipment packaging, which is packaging in addition to primary packaging on items which are sold online or by mail order which are either delivered direct to the purchaser or collected by the purchaser from a shop or other collection point after they have been purchased. 

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 24 December 2024

The Procedure for Certification of Spirit Drinks with a Registered Geographical Indication (hereinafter referred to as "the Procedure") defines the mechanism for the certification of a spirit drink with a registered geographical indication (hereinafter referred to as "the spirit drink") and issuance of a certificate of compliance of a spirit drink with a registered geographical indicationthe to specification (hereinafter referred to as "the certificate").In accordance with the Procedure, prior to marketing the spirit drink, the producer of spirit drink shall to conclude an agreement with a certification body that is accredited and listed in the Register of certification bodies in the field of geographical indications and undergo certification of the produced spirit drink to confirm its compliance with the specification. Certification of spirit drinks is provided on a paid contractual basis.The Procedure for certifying the spirit drink includes: submission of an application for certification of the spirit drink with a registered geographical indication in the form set out in Annex 1 to the Procedure; examination of the application and submitted documents by the certification body; approval of the certification control plan for the spirit drinks (hereinafter referred to as "the control plan"); conclusion of a contract on certification in the field of geographical indications of spirit drinks in the form presented on the website of the certification body; conducting certification in accordance with the control plan through an initial or periodic inspection; issuing a reasoned decision on the issue or refusal to issue a certificate; issuing the certificate (in case of a decision to issue a certificate); suspending or withdrawing the certificate (if necessary).The control plan includes the frequency, duration, objects, methods, and means used in the certification process.The objects of inspections are the spirit drink producer, the geographical location of the spirit drink production, raw materials used for the spirit drink production, the composition and methods of the spirit drink production, the physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the spirit drink, any special qualities or other characteristics of the spirit drink (if applicable).The means used in the certification process are determined by the certification body taking into account DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17065:2019 Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.The validity period of the certificate is determined by the certification body, but may not be less than two years and more than five years.

Products Covered: Spirit drinks

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

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: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

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: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

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: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 21 December 2024

Revision of the Mandatory Standards SI X 1147, SI 1147 part 1, SI 1147 part 2 and SI 1147 part 3, dealing with bandages, to be replaced with SI 1147. This proposed standard adopts the British Standard BS 7505:1995, including its incorporating Corrigenda 1 and 2. This new standard differs significantly from the previous standards. The Hebrew section of this draft includes the following changes:Changes in the labelling requirements included in Section 6;Adds a new normative Annex B, with a Hebrew translation of Table 1, “bandages type classification according to their functions”. Both the old and the new revised standards will apply from entry into force of this revision for a transition period of one year. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or the new revised standards. 

Products Covered: Bandages (HS code(s): 300590); (ICS code(s): 11.120)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

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: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

Resolution 616, 09 March 2022 - previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1326 - which contains provisions on the composition of seasonal influenza vaccines to be used in Brazil, was changed by Resolution 933, 17 October 2024.  The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  https://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6892378/RDC_933_2024_.pdf/b71d8078-c680-45dd-8da9-ad8b00b5e0ad 

Products Covered: HS (3006) – Vaccines 

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 October 2024

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

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: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 18 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 17 December 2024

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