Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 07 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2026

The purpose of the notified Technical Regulations is to establish the following:• Technical Regulations: Food Technology. Milk products. Raw milk. Specifications; (5 pages, in Spanish)The notified Technical Regulations establish the health and quality, microbiological, physico-chemical and sensory (organoleptic) requirements that must be met by raw milk (Lactis bovinis cruda) for human consumption.

Products Covered: Milk and milk products in general (ICS code: 67.100.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2026

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for rotational and blow moulded flat bottom, upright cylindrical polyethylene chemical storage tanks for storage of chemical liquids having a maximum specific gravity of 1400 kg/m3 , designed for a service temperature of not more than 60⁰C. This Working Draft East African Standard covers the design of stationery vessels for use at atmospheric pressure intended for storage/use with liquid chemicals heated below their flash points. This standard is not applicable to underground tanks, mobile water tanks and horizontal cylindrical water tanks.

Products Covered: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS code(s): 392510); Other rubber and plastics products (ICS code(s): 83.140.99); polyethylene chemical storage tank

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2026

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for rotational and blow moulded flat bottom, upright cylindrical polyethylene chemical storage tanks for storage of chemical liquids having a maximum specific gravity of 1400 kg/m3 , designed for a service temperature of not more than 60⁰C. This Working Draft East African Standard covers the design of stationery vessels for use at atmospheric pressure intended for storage/use with liquid chemicals heated below their flash points. This standard is not applicable to underground tanks, mobile water tanks and horizontal cylindrical water tanks.

Products Covered: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS code(s): 392510); Other rubber and plastics products (ICS code(s): 83.140.99); polyethylene chemical storage tank

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2026

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for rotational and blow moulded flat bottom, upright cylindrical polyethylene chemical storage tanks for storage of chemical liquids having a maximum specific gravity of 1400 kg/m3 , designed for a service temperature of not more than 60⁰C. This Working Draft East African Standard covers the design of stationery vessels for use at atmospheric pressure intended for storage/use with liquid chemicals heated below their flash points. This standard is not applicable to underground tanks, mobile water tanks and horizontal cylindrical water tanks.

Products Covered: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS code(s): 392510); Other rubber and plastics products (ICS code(s): 83.140.99); polyethylene chemical storage tank

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2026

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for rotational and blow moulded flat bottom, upright cylindrical polyethylene chemical storage tanks for storage of chemical liquids having a maximum specific gravity of 1400 kg/m3 , designed for a service temperature of not more than 60⁰C. This Working Draft East African Standard covers the design of stationery vessels for use at atmospheric pressure intended for storage/use with liquid chemicals heated below their flash points. This standard is not applicable to underground tanks, mobile water tanks and horizontal cylindrical water tanks.

Products Covered: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS code(s): 392510); Other rubber and plastics products (ICS code(s): 83.140.99); polyethylene chemical storage tank

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2026

This Working Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for rotational and blow moulded flat bottom, upright cylindrical polyethylene chemical storage tanks for storage of chemical liquids having a maximum specific gravity of 1400 kg/m3 , designed for a service temperature of not more than 60⁰C. This Working Draft East African Standard covers the design of stationery vessels for use at atmospheric pressure intended for storage/use with liquid chemicals heated below their flash points. This standard is not applicable to underground tanks, mobile water tanks and horizontal cylindrical water tanks.

Products Covered: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS code(s): 392510); Other rubber and plastics products (ICS code(s): 83.140.99); polyethylene chemical storage tank

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 07 March 2026

The national greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG quota) will be continued and the following measures will be taken to this end:- The mandatory percentage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from fuels will be continued until 2040 and will gradually increase to 59%. This corresponds to a share of renewable energies in total energy consumption of 62% according to the RED III calculation method.- A general quota for renewable fuels of non-biogenic origin will be introduced across the scope of application of the GHG quota.- The quota for advanced biofuels (from raw materials listed in Annex IX, Part A of Directive (EU) 2018/2001) will be increased and double counting of advanced biofuels will be eliminated.- Renewable fuels will only be eligible for the GHG quota if on-site checks by the competent authority according to Article 17 Paragraph 1 of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 are possible. - The crediting of biofuels from palm oil production residues to the GHG quota will be discontinued.Further amendments to the Federal Immissions Control Act (BImSchG) serve to implement Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation). In particular, the authorities responsible for enforcing the regulation in Germany are specified. In addition, sanctions for violations of Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 are laid down in the BImSchG. The scope of the Biofuel Sustainability Regulation (Biokraft-NachV) is extended to include biofuels for aviation, and the scope of the 37th Federal Immissions Control Ordinance (37th BImSchV) is extended to include synthetic aviation fuels and renewable hydrogen for aviation. Further adjustments to the 37th BImSchV are necessary to adopt the amended provisions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 regarding the accreditation requirement for certification bodies.

Products Covered: KN-Code: 2710 12 41, KN-Code: 2710 12 45; KN-Code: 2710 12 49, KN-Code: 2710 19 43 to 2710 19 48; KN-Code: 2710 19 43 to 2710 19 48; KN-Code: 2710 19 21; KN-Code: 2804 10 00

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 07 March 2026

This Draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for fishing line. It is applicable to fishing line made from polyamide (nylon) monofilament yarns

Products Covered: WADDING, FELT AND NONWOVENS; SPECIAL YARNS; TWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES AND ARTICLES THEREOF (HS code(s): 56); Fishing and fish breeding (ICS code(s): 65.150)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 January 2026

This letter introduces temporary restrictions on the imports of live poultry and poultry products to the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as on the transit of live poultry through the territory of the Russian Federation from Peru due to the outbreak of Newcastle disease in the country indicated.

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; 1902; 1904; 2102; 2104; 2106; 2309; 2936; 3504; 3507; 3808; 3824; 3923; 3926; 4206; 4415; 4416; 4421; 7020; 7309; 7310; 7326; 7616; 8436; 8606; 8609; 8716)

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 22 December 2025

The notified Resolution No. 2548 seeks to prohibit the use of the ingredients Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO) and N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine (DMPT) in cosmetic products marketed within the Andean Community.

Products Covered: Productos cosméticos contemplados en los capítulos 33 y 34 del SA.

Regulation Type: Regular notification