Distribution date: 30 July 2024

Ukraine notifies the adoption of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No 847 "On Approval of the Technical Regulation on Safety of Chemical Products"  of 23 July 2024.The Resolution  was published on 26 July 2024  and will enter into force on 26 January 2025.

Products Covered: Chemical products (substances, mixtures, explosive or pyrotechnical articles). All HS codes from Chapters 28 - 38 of Section VI of the Harmonized System, excluding Chapter 30 - Pharmaceutical products

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 29 July 2024 | Final date for Comment: 27 September 2024

The notified draft Decree amends the wording of the mutual recognition clause contained in Decree No. 2023-1224 of 20 December 2023 on the inclusion of a warning label on individual packaging units for products containing only nitrous oxide, which specifies the content and characteristics of the warning label on the dangers of misusing nitrous oxide to be displayed on the product wrapping or packaging. Decree No. 2023-1224 of 20 December 2023 provides that the warning "Risque avéré d'effets graves pour le système nerveux à la suite d'expositions répétées ou d'une exposition prolongée par inhalation" (Proven risk of serious effects on the nervous system through repeated or prolonged exposure by inhalation) must be displayed on the wrapping of products containing nitrous oxide or, when such products are sold individually, on their immediate packaging. The warning appears in a red box on a white background, in red lettering and Arial font with a height of at least 0.9 mm for packaging whose largest side G/TBT/N/FRA/234 - 2 - has a surface area less than or equal to 80 cm2 and of at least 1.2 mm for packaging whose largest side has a surface area greater than 80 cm2. It is illustrated by a red diamond on a white background measuring at least one centimetre on each side and containing a black silhouette. The notified draft amending Decree sets out the mutual recognition clause so that a product containing nitrous oxide legally marketed or manufactured in a member State of the European Union or in Türkiye, or legally manufactured in a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, labelled as STOT RE 1, in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, can be marketed in France.

Products Covered: Nitrogen (HS code(s): 280430); Environment. Health protection. Security (ICS code(s): 13) The notified text concerns the sale of nitrous oxide (also known as nitrogen protoxide, dinitrogen oxide and dinitrogen monoxide), chemical formula: N2O, CAS No. 10024-97-2

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 July 2024

This letter introduces a temporary restriction on import of live poultry, poultry products, eggs, equipment for poultry, feed and feed additives for birds from the Unites States of America to the territory of the Russian Federation and on transit of the products mentioned through the Russian territory due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Unites States of America.

Products Covered: Live poultry, egg products, meat and edible offal of poultry, poultry meat products, incubation egg of poultry, Incubation egg (except poultry egg), live bird (except poultry), feed and feed additives for birds, equipment for the maintenance, slaughter and cutting of birds (HS code(s): 0105; 0207; 0208; 0209; 0210; 0407; 0408; 0410; 0504; 0505; 0511; 1506; 1510; 1516; 1518; 1601; 1602; 1603; 190220; 190420; 2102; 2104; 2106; 2309; 2936; 3504; 3507; 3808; 3824; 3923; 3926; 4206; 4415; 4416; 4421; 7020; 7309; 7310; 7326; 7616; 843610; 84362; 843680; 860691; 8609; 8716; 950810; 9705)

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 26 July 2024 | Final date for Comment: 24 September 2024

This Draft Kenya Standard specifies the dimensional, Functional and test methods requirement for stainless steel sinks intended for domestic use

Products Covered: Sinks and washbasins, of stainless steel (HS code(s): 732410); Sanitary installations (ICS code(s): 91.140.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 July 2024 | Final date for Comment: 24 September 2024

K Acid, also known as 2-Naphthylamine-3 : 6 : 8-trisulfonic acid, is an ammonolysis product that is a water soluble, stable compound with a sulfonic acid functional group. K Acid has been shown to be effective in wastewater treatment and can be used as a catalyst for the removal of chlorides and sulfates from wastewater. K Acid is also an excellent diazonium salt precursor that can be used in the production of dyes.  The locally manufactured or imported K Acid shall conform to the Indian Standard (IS 11557:1986) and shall bear the Standard Mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The use of Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.

Products Covered: K Acid (HS Code -  29214590)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 July 2024 | Final date for Comment: 24 September 2024

Vinyl Sulphone is an organic chemical used in the production of reactive dyes. These dyes are used in the textile industry to colour fabrics. Vinyl Sulphone based reactive dyes are also used in paints, plastics, rubber, and pigments. The product is highly reactive due to the presence of its electrophilic sulphonyl group. This reactivity is exploited in the dyeing process where  it reacts with nucleophilic groups on the textile fibres to form covalent bonds, resulting in excellent colour fastness.  The locally manufactured or imported Vinyl Sulphone shall conform to the Indian Standard (IS 18340:2023) and shall bear the Standard Mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The use of Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.

Products Covered: Vinyl Sulphone (HS Code -  29041090)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 July 2024 | Final date for Comment: 24 September 2024

H Acid, also known as 1-amino-8-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid, is an intermediate chemical used in the production of various dyes. H Acid is primarily used in the manufacturing of azo dyes, which finds applications in textile, leather, paper, and other industries. The locally manufactured or imported H Acid shall conform to the Indian Standard (IS 8637:2020) and shall bear the Standard Mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The use of Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.

Products Covered: H Acid (HS Code -  29222160)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 24 July 2024

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would like to inform WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard; DEAS 1114:2022, Insecticidal aerosol — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/294, G/TBT/N/KEN/1329, G/TBT/N/RWA/736, G/TBT/N/TZA/852 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1703 was adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on 14 June 2024.  A copy of the document can be obtained via the following link at a basic fee; https://webstore.kebs.org

Products Covered: - - Insecticides (HS code(s): 380891); Insecticides (ICS code(s): 65.100.10)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 24 July 2024

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would like to inform WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard; DEAS 1146: 2023 Lubricating grease — Specification; notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/358, G/TBT/N/KEN/1438, G/TBT/N/RWA/869, G/TBT/N/TZA/972 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1774 was adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on 14 June 2024.  A copy of the document can be obtained via the following link at a basic fee; https://webstore.kebs.org

Products Covered: Liquid fuels (ICS code(s): 75.160.20)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 24 July 2024

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would like to inform WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard; DEAS 1146: 2023 Lubricating grease — Specification; notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/358, G/TBT/N/KEN/1438, G/TBT/N/RWA/869, G/TBT/N/TZA/972 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1774 was adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on 14 June 2024.  A copy of the document can be obtained via the following link at a basic fee; https://webstore.kebs.org

Products Covered: Liquid fuels (ICS code(s): 75.160.20)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification