Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 09 April 2026

Pursuant to Supreme Decree No. 005-2026-MINAM, the Ministry of the Environment of Peru approves and publishes Decree No. 1570 approving the Law on the Comprehensive Management of Chemical Substances, the draft version of which was notified in document G/TBT/N/PER/163 dated 28 August 2024.Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo, MINCETUR (Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism)Calle Uno Oeste Nº 50 - Urb. Corpac - Lima 27 - Peru1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.G/TBT/N/PER/163/Add.1- 2 - Tel.: (+51-1) 513-6100, Ext. 1223 and 1239Email: otc@mincetur.gob.pe__________

Products Covered: Chapter 28 or 29 of the Customs Tariff 2022

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 April 2026 | Final date for Comment: 01 June 2026

The "Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Dry Cell Batteries" (hereinafter referred to as the "Announcement") was first promulgated on 27 March 2006, and has been revised three times, most recently on 2 March 2015. To strengthen domestic mercury management and align with the United Nations Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Ministry of Environment amended the "Regulated Toxic Chemical Substances and Their Management Matters" in 2025 to remove the permitted use of mercury in the manufacturing of silver oxide and zinc-air button cell batteries with a mercury content of less than 2%. Accordingly, relevant provisions of the Announcement and Attached Table 1 of Item 2 will be revised.

Products Covered: One-time-use non-button type cell batteries: manganese-zinc batteries and alkaline manganese batteries; One-time-use button cell batteries: alkaline manganese batteries, mercuric oxide batteries and silver oxide batteries 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 April 2026 | Final date for Comment: 31 May 2026

The Order provides for approval of Requirements for milk, dairy products and spreadable fats intended for human consumption, produced in Ukraine or imported (shipped) into the customs territory of Ukraine, at all stages of their marketing.The Order establishes detailed requirements regarding:the determination of the list of food products covered by this regulation, specifically raw milk, drinking milk, dairy products and spreadable fats, including butter, margarine, spreads and fat blends;all types of drinking milk;the definition of specific designations for dairy products and spreadable fats used in certain countries and languages;the labeling and presentation of food products. For example, the labeling of spreadable fats must indicate the fat content as a percentage;the procedures for verifying the declared fat content in spreadable fats.This Order also provides that milk, dairy products and spreadable fats that comply with the requirements of the legislation on safety and certain food quality indicators in effect prior to the entry into force of this Order, but do not meet all or specific provisions of the Requirements for milk, dairy products and spreadable fats approved by this Order, may remain in circulation until the end of their minimum shelf life or the expiration date (use-by date).The Order is also notified under the TBT Agreement.

Products Covered: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (HS code(s): 0401); Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (HS code(s): 0402); Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or flavoured or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, fruit, nuts or cocoa, and yogurt may additionally contain chocolate, spices, coffee, plants or cereals (HS code(s): 0403); Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 0404); Butter, incl. dehydrated butter and ghee, and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads (HS code(s): 0405); Cheese and curd (HS code(s): 0406); - Lactose and lactose syrup: (HS code(s): 17021); Casein (HS code(s): 350110)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 April 2026 | Final date for Comment: 05 June 2026

The CFIA is proposing to remove the following organisms from its List of pests regulated by Canada:Apple rosette agentApple rough bark agentApple star crack agentCacoecimorpha pronubanaCherry pink fruit agentCherry rough fruit agentCherry short stem agentCydia pomonellaFusarium oxysporum f.sp. cannabisGrapevine asteroid mosaic-associated virusGrapevine enation agentGymnosporangium yamadaeLittle cherry closterovirus 3 (LchV-3)Mayetiola destructorNeovossia indica (continues to be regulated as Tilletia indica)Pear rough bark agentPhomopsis viticolaPhytophthora asparagiPhytophthora gonapodyidesPhytophthora intercalarisPhytophthora irrigatePhytophthora pseudosyringaePhytophthora sansomeanaPlum rusty blotchPseudoperonospora cannabinaPseudomonas syringae pv. cannabinaSclerotium cepivorumTrichoferus (=Hesperophanes) campestrisXanthomonas campestris pv. cannabisThe proposed removal of these organisms is primarily based on the CFIA’s determination that they no longer meet the definition of a quarantine pest. This is because:They no longer present a significant economic or environmental risk to Canada;They have become established in Canada; or Their introduction or control cannot be feasibly or practically prevented through regulatory measures.The risks or impacts associated with the current proposal are considered low or negligible.

Products Covered: Any articles that are or may have the potential to be a pathway for the organisms listed below under section 6, including articles of Harmonized System chapters 06, 07, 08, 10, 12, 14, 30, 40 and 47.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 31 March 2026 | Final date for Comment: 30 May 2026

This Draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for woven and knitted abayas (‘Baibui’ in Swahili), abaya scarves and fabrics intended for their manufacture.It does not specify design and finishing.

Products Covered: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and similar articles (excl. knitted or crocheted) (HS code(s): 6214); Textile fabrics (ICS code(s): 59.080.30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 31 March 2026 | Final date for Comment: 30 May 2026

This Draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for woven and knitted scarves and fabrics intended for their manufacture.It does not specify design and finishing.This standard is not applicable to abaya scarves.

Products Covered: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and similar articles (excl. knitted or crocheted) (HS code(s): 6214); Textile fabrics (ICS code(s): 59.080.30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 31 March 2026 | Final date for Comment: 30 May 2026

This legislation will place restrictions in the UK on the use and placing on the market of mixtures containing certain hazardous substances for tattooing procedures and Permanent Make Up (PMU) treatments.  The restriction will apply concentration limits to substances classified in the GB mandatory classification and labelling list as: Carcinogen category 1A, 1B and 2; Germ cell mutagen category 1A, 1B and 2; Reproductive toxicant category 1A, 1B and 2; Skin sensitising category 1, 1A and 1B; Skin corrosive category 1, 1A, 1B and 1C substances; and Serious eye damaging category 1 substances.  Restriction conditions will also apply to substances listed in Annexes 2 and 4 of the Cosmetic Product Regulations, that are prohibited from use in cosmetics.   The restriction will also apply labelling requirements to mixtures for tattooing purposes with substances in scope of the restriction. This includes specific labelling requirements to clearly communicate the use of pH regulators, as well as allergen warnings for mixtures containing nickel or chromium (VI).

Products Covered: Ink, whether or not concentrated or solid (excl. printing ink) (HS code(s): 321590) - Chemical/Substances used in the formulation of Tattoo inks or permanent makeup. 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 31 March 2026 | Final date for Comment: 30 May 2026

This notification intends to make Members aware of a consultation and call for evidence on proposals to repeal existing fertilisers legislation and develop a new regulatory framework for placing fertilising products on the market in the UK.  The consultation seeks views on proposals for a single regulatory framework for placing fertilisers on the market in the UK (UK Fertilising Products Regulation) based on conformity assessment procedure. The call for evidence seeks views and evidence on newer and alternative fertilising products and materials to inform future development of UK fertilisers legislation. 

Products Covered: HS 3102HS 3103,HS 3104HS 3105 HS 2836HS29299090  The proposals being consulted on for a new regulatory framework for fertilisers will be applicable to inorganic fertilisers, liming materials and inhibitors, made from virgin materials and substances 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 31 March 2026 | Final date for Comment: 30 May 2026

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Veterinary drug: Dinitolmide.

Products Covered: Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.07 and 02.09)Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)Animal fats and oils (HS code: 15.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 31 March 2026 | Final date for Comment: 30 May 2026

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:Pesticide: Pentoxazone.

Products Covered: Aquatic animals and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06, 03.07 and 03.08)Cereals (HS codes: 10.04, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08)

Regulation Type: Regular notification