Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 May 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health, outbreaks of avian influenza were registered in Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 15 February 2022, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation of hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat, all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70°C), 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 the abovementioned territory.

Products Covered: Live poultry, hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat, all poultry products, fodder 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: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 May 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health, outbreaks of avian influenza were registered in Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 15 February 2022, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation of hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat, all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70°C), 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 the abovementioned territory.

Products Covered: Live poultry, hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat, all poultry products, fodder 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: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 June 2022

Since the MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562) issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing" has been published, there are certain ambiguities in the application of this notification. In order to remove these ambiguities, the MOPH notification shall be revised.By virtue of the articles 5 and 6(6) of the Food Act of B.E. 2522, the MOPH has issued the (draft) MOPH notification which can be summarized as follows:1. The MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562) issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing" of 9 July will be repealed and replaced with this draft of MOPH notification;2. Based on the MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562), there are certain requirements that are currently prescribed in this draft of the MOPH notification:2.1. Requirements regarding mycotoxin and novel DNA are added to the general specification for food enzyme:In case of food enzyme originated from fungi, mycotoxin should not be detected;In case of food enzyme originated from genetically modified organisms, novel DNA or gene materials which are the results of the use of gene technology shall not be detectable;2.2. A material which is used for immobilized enzyme shall not release toxic substances into food by reference to the migration limit set out in the MOPH notification on plastic food packaging;2.3. Enzymes, source of enzymes, functions and conditions of use are revised as appear in Annex I;2.4. Silicon dioxide, D-glucitol syrup and sorbitol syrup are added to Annex IV, food additive used in enzyme preparation;2.5. Enzymes used in the production of food additives and production of processing aids are also excluded from this draft of the MOPH notification;3. This notification shall enter into force after the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.This regulation has been notified as TBT notification.

Products Covered: Food enzyme, processing aids, food additives (HS Code: 3507)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 June 2022

Since the MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562) issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing" has been published, there are certain ambiguities in the application of this notification. In order to remove these ambiguities, the MOPH notification shall be revised.By virtue of the articles 5 and 6(6) of the Food Act of B.E. 2522, the MOPH has issued the (draft) MOPH notification which can be summarized as follows:1. The MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562) issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 entitled "Enzyme for use in Food Processing" of 9 July will be repealed and replaced with this draft of MOPH notification;2. Based on the MOPH notification No. 409 (B.E. 2562), there are certain requirements that are currently prescribed in this draft of the MOPH notification:2.1. Requirements regarding mycotoxin and novel DNA are added to the general specification for food enzyme:In case of food enzyme originated from fungi, mycotoxin should not be detected;In case of food enzyme originated from genetically modified organisms, novel DNA or gene materials which are the results of the use of gene technology shall not be detectable;2.2. A material which is used for immobilized enzyme shall not release toxic substances into food by reference to the migration limit set out in the MOPH notification on plastic food packaging;2.3. Enzymes, source of enzymes, functions and conditions of use are revised as appear in Annex I;2.4. Silicon dioxide, D-glucitol syrup and sorbitol syrup are added to Annex IV, food additive used in enzyme preparation;2.5. Enzymes used in the production of food additives and production of processing aids are also excluded from this draft of the MOPH notification;3. This notification shall enter into force after the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.This regulation has been notified as TBT notification.

Products Covered: Food enzyme, processing aids, food additives (HS Code: 3507)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 May 2025

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-3:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1382 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-3:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellents

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 May 2025

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-3:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1382 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-3:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification — Part 3: Wipes, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellents

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 07 May 2022

Provisions for diphtheria toxin in the ”Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine adsorbed (Mutated diphtheria CRM197 conjugate)” in the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products will be partially amended.

Products Covered: PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS (HS code(s): 30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 07 May 2022

Provisions for diphtheria toxin in the ”Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine adsorbed (Mutated diphtheria CRM197 conjugate)” in the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products will be partially amended.

Products Covered: PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS (HS code(s): 30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 May 2025

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-1:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1380 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-1:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellent

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2022 | Final date for Comment: 06 May 2025

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2296-1:2021, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1380 was adopted on 4 February 2022. The Uganda Standard, US 2296-1:2022, Skin applied mosquito repellents — Specification —Part 1: Lotions, creams, gels and ointments, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Mosquito repellent

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification