Regulatory Updates
National Food Safety Standard: Detergent

Distribution date: 29 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 30 March 2015
This standard is suitable for detergent used for food. It sets the general requirements for detergent regarding food safety. According to the application, detergent products are divided into two classes, A and B, each with their own requirements. Class A means the detergent product is used for washing food directly and Class B means the detergent product is used for cleaning tableware and food contact tools, equipment, food packaging materials and containers. The standard mainly sets requirements for raw materials (surfactants, preservatives, colorants and essences), products (Arsenic, heavy metals, methanol, formaldehyde, total plate count and coliforms) and labelling.
Products Covered: 71.100.40
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food additive Lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.]

Distribution date: 28 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 29 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive lemon oil obtained from the fresh fruits of Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f. by cold-grinding method. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.].
Products Covered: Food additive Lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.]
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food additive Lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.]

Distribution date: 28 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 29 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive lemon oil obtained from the fresh fruits of Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f. by cold-grinding method. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.].
Products Covered: Food additive Lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.]
Regulation Type: Regular notification
NOM-068-SCT-2-2014, Transporte terrestre-Servicio de autotransporte federal de pasaje, turismo, carga, sus servicios auxiliares y transporte privado-Condiciones físico-mecánica y de seguridad para la operación en vías generales de comunicación de jurisdicción federal (113 páginas, en Español)

Distribution date: 28 January 2015
<p>La Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-068-SCT-2-2014 descrita en la presente notificación, expone las Condiciones de Seguridad Físico Mecánicas requeridas en México para la circulación de los vehículos en las vías generales de comunicación de jurisdicción federal, cuyo cumplimiento es de carácter obligatorio.</p><p>Contiene Tablas de Descripción por Sistema y Componente Mecánico, las cuales detallan las especificaciones físico-mexicanas requeridas para circular en vías generales de comunicación dentro de la jurisdicción de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.</p>
Products Covered: VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING-STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF (HS code(s): 87)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
NOM-068-SCT-2-2014, Transporte terrestre-Servicio de autotransporte federal de pasaje, turismo, carga, sus servicios auxiliares y transporte privado-Condiciones físico-mecánica y de seguridad para la operación en vías generales de comunicación de jurisdicción federal (113 páginas, en Español)

Distribution date: 28 January 2015
<p>La Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-068-SCT-2-2014 descrita en la presente notificación, expone las Condiciones de Seguridad Físico Mecánicas requeridas en México para la circulación de los vehículos en las vías generales de comunicación de jurisdicción federal, cuyo cumplimiento es de carácter obligatorio.</p><p>Contiene Tablas de Descripción por Sistema y Componente Mecánico, las cuales detallan las especificaciones físico-mexicanas requeridas para circular en vías generales de comunicación dentro de la jurisdicción de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.</p>
Products Covered: VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING-STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF (HS code(s): 87)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food additive Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Distribution date: 27 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 28 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive lavender oil obtained from Lavandula angustifolia flowers. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia).
Products Covered: Food additive Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food additive Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Distribution date: 27 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 28 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive lavender oil obtained from Lavandula angustifolia flowers. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia).
Products Covered: Food additive Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food Additive Ginger Oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)

Distribution date: 27 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 28 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive ginger oil obtained from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.).
Products Covered: Food additive Ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food Additive Ginger Oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)

Distribution date: 27 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 28 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive ginger oil obtained from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.).
Products Covered: Food additive Ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Food Safety Standard: Food additive Anise star oil (Illicium verum Hook, F.)

Distribution date: 27 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 28 March 2015
This standard applies to food additive anise star oil obtained from the fruits, leaves and branches of Illicium verum Hook, F. cultivated in southern China. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for anise star oil (Illicium verum Hook, F.).
Products Covered: Food additive Anise star oil (Illicium verum Hook, F.)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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