Distribution date: 05 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 04 January 2022

MAFF will amend administerial rules for official specification of normal fertilizer as follows; 1.  The government of Japan establishes new standards for "Fused Silicate Fertilizer". 2. The government of Japan establishes new standards of Raw-materials Specification.

Products Covered: Fertilizer (HS: 3101, 3105)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports on registered outbreaks of avian influenza in the Chelyabinsk Oblast of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 10 September 2021, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the Chelyabinsk Oblast of the Russian Federation of live poultry, hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat, finished products from poultry meat, all poultry products containing poultry processing products, with the exception of goods subject to processing that ensures the destruction of avian influenza viruses, feed and feed additives for birds (with the exception of feed additives of plant origin, chemical and microbiological synthesis), trophies of the chase that have not undergone taxidermy treatment (feather game), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as transit through the territory of Kazakhstan of live poultry from abovementioned territory.

Products Covered: Live poultry, hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat, finished products from poultry meat, all poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, trophies of the chase, used equipment for the maintenance, slaughter and cutting of birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 10 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 09 January 2022

This document specifies terms and definitions, classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of compressed air foam extinguishing agents.This document is applicable to compressed air foam extinguishing agents.

Products Covered: Compressed Air Foam Extinguishing Agent

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 09 May 2025

The Draft Normative Instruction number 85, 26 March 2021 – previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1068/Add.1, which establishes technical requirements for medical devices selected to economic monitoring, by Anvisa, was adopted as Normative Instruction number 105, 03 November 2021. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: https://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=03/11/2021&jornal=515&pagina=77&totalArquivos=190

Products Covered: Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent. (HS code(s): 2936); Hormones, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives thereof, used primarily as hormones; other steroids used primarily as hormones. (HS code(s): 2937); Pharmaceutical products (HS code(s): 30); Pharmaceutics (ICS code(s): 11.120)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 14 January 2022

1,3 Phenylenediamine  is an important dye-intermediate, polymer additive, fibre intermediate and used in photography. Since it is used in dyestuffs required for dyeing of textiles, it is very important to adhere to purity levels indicated in the standard. The excess impurities in the dyes may enter human chain through textiles, impacting the health.If the technical parameters indicated in the standard are not observed, it shall be detrimental to plant life and environment. So, for protection of human health and environment, the standard of 1,3 Phenylenediamine needs to be made mandatory.  The locally manufactured or imported 1,3 Phenylenediamine  shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 17450:2020) 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: 1,3 Phenylenediamine (HS Code 2921 5120)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 14 January 2022

 Acid Oil is produced by acidification of soap stock obtained during refining of oils. It is used for producing low grade soaps. The large quantity usage and imports of Fatty acids and possible health impact of low purity. So, for protection of human health and environment, the standard of Acid Oil needs to be made mandatory. The locally manufactured or imported Acid Oil shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 12029:1986) 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: Acid Oil (HS Code 38231900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 16 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 January 2022

Coconut Fatty Acids are produced by the hydrolysis of Coconut Oil. Coconut Fatty Acids comprise of about 90% saturated fatty acids. The main fatty acids are Lauric Acid, which constitutes about 50% of total fatty acids obtained from coconut oil. Coconut Fatty Acids are used in the manufacture of Soaps and their derivatives like coco diethanol amide and coco mono ethanolamide. The large quantity usage and imports of Fatty acids and possible health impact of low purity. So, for protection of human health and environment, the standard of Coconut Fatty Acids needs to be made mandatory. The locally manufactured or imported Coconut Fatty Acids shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 12069:1987) 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 the standard marks is governed by the provisions of the 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: Coconut Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 16 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 January 2022

Palm Fatty Acids are obtained by hydrolysis of Palm Oils.  Palm Oils is obtained from the fleshy part of Palm Fruits. Palm Fatty  Acids consist of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in equal amounts, Palmitic Acid and Oleic Acids are being the main fatty acids. Palm Fatty Acids are used in the soap industry. The large quantity usage and imports of Fatty Acids and the possible health impact of low purity. So, for the protection of human health and the environment, the standard of Palm Fatty Acids needs to be made mandatory. The locally manufactured or imported Palm Fatty Acid shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 12067:1987) 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 the standard mark is governed by the provisions of the 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: Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 16 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 January 2022

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids is obtained by splitting, distillation and hydrogenation of rice bran oil or by hydrogenation of distilled fatty acids obtained by splitting of rice bran oil. Rice Bran Fatty acids are used in the manufacture of soaps. The large quantity usage and imports of Fatty acids and possible health impact of low purity. So, for the protection of human health and the environment, the standard of Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids needs to be made mandatory. The locally manufactured or imported Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 12361:1988) 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 the standard mark is governed by the provisions of the 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: Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 16 November 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 January 2022

Rice Bran Fatty Acids are produced by the hydrolysis of Rice Bran Oil.  Rice Bran Oil is produced by solvent extraction of the layer around the endosperm of rice, known as Rice Bran . Rice Bran  Fatty Acid contains 20-25% of saturated and 75-80% of unsaturated fatty acids. The main unsaturated fatty acids are Oleic Acids (40-50%) and Linolenic Acids (28-42%). These fatty acids are used in the manufacture of soaps. The large quantity usage and imports of Fatty acids and possible health impact of low purity. So, for the protection of human health and the environment, the standard of Rice Bran Fatty Acids needs to be made mandatory. The locally manufactured or imported Rice Bran Fatty Acids shall conform to the Indian standard (IS 12068:1987) 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 the standard marks is governed by the provisions of the 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: Bran Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification