Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 27 January 2026

Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Specifications for Food Additives was notified in G/TBT/N/TUR/79 (12 October 2016) and as of this date, some amendments were made.This time amendments have been made in order to align our national legislation with European Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The regulation introduces amendments to the specifications and purity criteria of certain food additives. In particular, specifications have been established for buffered vinegar (E 267) and trimagnesium dicitrate (E 345(i)) as newly authorised food additives, as well as for steviol glycosides (E 960b). Amendments have been made to the purity criteria, including loss on drying, arsenic, lead and mercury, for nitrites (E 249–250) and nitrates (E 251–252). Stearyl tartrate (E 483) has been deleted from the Regulation, as it is to be removed from the list of authorised food additives. Furthermore, the definition and purity criteria of propyl gallate (E 310), sorbic acid (E 200) and potassium sorbate (E 202) have been amended. In addition, the specifications of certain cellulose-based food additives, namely cellulose (E 460), methyl cellulose (E 461), ethyl cellulose (E 462), hydroxypropyl cellulose (E 463), hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (E 464), ethyl methyl cellulose (E 465), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (cellulose gum, E 466), cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and cross-linked cellulose gum (E 468), and enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethyl cellulose and enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum (E 469), have been amended with respect to their definitions, identification criteria and purity requirements. The regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 18 January 2026, numbered 33141. The consolidated text of the Regulation can be found at Republic of Türkiye - Presidential Legislation Information System.

Products Covered: Specifications for food additives

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 23 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 22 February 2026

The Republic of Honduras hereby advises that the comment period for the Regulation governing the registration, use and control of fertilizers, stimulants, soil amendments, raw materials and related substances for agricultural and garden use, notified in document G/TBT/N/HND/53/Add.1 on 24 November 2025, has been extended until 22 February 2026.__________1 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.

Products Covered: Fertilizers and agricultural raw materials

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 23 January 2026 | Final date for Comment: 22 February 2026

Regulation on the production, processing, marketing, registration and control of organic agricultureThe Republic of Honduras hereby advises that the final date for comments or observations concerning notification G/SPS/N/HND/17/Add.1 of 24 November 2025, on the Regulation on the production, processing, marketing, registration and control of organic agriculture, has been extended to 22 February 2026.https://sde.gob.hn/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/REGLAMENTO-PARA-LA-PRODUCCION-PROCESAMIENTO-COMERCIALIZACION-REGISTRO-Y-CONTROL-DE-LA-AGRICULTURA-ORGANICA.pdf

Products Covered: Organic agriculture produce

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026

Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20 (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances).This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-4 for "Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-4: Particular requirements for ovens and compartment grills"(45 pages, in English).It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard.Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-22:2025.Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette.Proposed date of adoption: To be determined.Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined.Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from:National Enquiry PointEgyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - EgyptE-mail: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.egWebsite: http://www.eos.org.egTel: + (202) 22845528Fax: + (202) 22845504

Products Covered: Chemical, textile and engineering products

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026

Products covered: ICS: 97.040.20  (Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances).This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-3 for " Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-3: Particular requirements for gas hobs, gas grills and gas griddles "(40 pages, in English).It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard.Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-21:2025Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette.Proposed date of adoption: To be determined.Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined.Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from:National Enquiry PointEgyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - EgyptE-mail: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.egWebsite: http://www.eos.org.egTel: + (202) 22845528Fax: + (202) 22845504

Products Covered: Chemical, textile and engineering products

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026

Products covered: (ICS: 97.040.20 ) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances.This addendum concerns the notification of the draft of the Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-2 for "Domestic gas cooking appliances- safety — part 1-2: normative requirements " (21 pages, in English).It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard.Worth mentioning is that this standard has been formulated according to National studies.Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette.Proposed date of adoption: To be determined.Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined.Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from:National Enquiry PointEgyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - EgyptE-mail: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.egWebsite: http://www.eos.org.egTel: + (202) 22845528Fax: + (202) 22845504

Products Covered: Chemical, textile and engineering products

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2026

Products covered: (ICS: 97.040.20) Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances.This addendum concerns the notification of the draft Egyptian Standard ES 164-1-1 for “Domestic gas cooking appliances — Safety Part 1-1: General requirements"(88 pages, in English).It should be noted that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005 and the Ministerial Decree No. 1002/2017 (3 pages, in Arabic) which was formerly notified in G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.8 dated 10 January 2018, mandated among others the earlier versions of this Standard.Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of ISO 21364-1:2025.Producers and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standards through the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette.Proposed date of adoption: To be determined.Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined.Agency or authority designated to handle comments and text available from:National Enquiry PointEgyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - EgyptE-mail: eos@eos.org.eg/eos.tbt@eos.org.egWebsite: http://www.eos.org.egTel: + (202) 22845528Fax: + (202) 22845504

Products Covered: Chemical, textile and engineering products

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 02 December 2025

In accordance with the “Regulation on Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin” (G/SPS/N/TUR/12), the import of certain food of animal origin can be permitted only from the countries and establishments in the list prepared and updated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in accordance with the "Regulation Laying Down Specific Rules for The Official Controls on Foods of Animal Origin" (G/SPS/N/TUR/15). Türkiye has informed its trade partners via an official letter dated 19/08/2025 that as of 1 January 2026 certain animal products intended for human consumption; dairy products, fishery and aquaculture products, gelatin and collagen listed in Annex 1 of this notification the  intended for export to the Republic of Türkiye would be allowed for export only from establishments included in the approved country/establishment list. Türkiye now has established the “Approved Establishment System of the Republic of Türkiye” namely “TROIS”  to compose a list of approved country/establishments for the export of foods of animal origin and other products subject to veterinary controls upon entry into the country.  This system is accessible through the address “https://trois.tarimorman.gov.tr”.Türkiye requests the following documents from competent authority of exporting countries:- For establishments already registered in TRACES NT system; the table in Annex 2 and the checklist in Annex 3.- For establishments not registered in TRACES NT system; the table in Annex 4 and the establishment information form and checklist in Annex 5.- To ensure faster communication the contact details of the relevant person at competent authority as listed in Annex 6. The documents should be sent to the Ministry both via diplomatic way and email to hayvansalurunithalat@tarimorman.gov.tr. Following the verification of the documents and information submitted, establishments registered in the TRACES NT system will be added to the list directly, if deemed appropriate. Establishments not included in the TRACES NT system will be added to the list if the requested documents are submitted and if deemed appropriate following an on-site inspection.In case of a modification:-In the name/address information of establishments registered/unregistered in the TRACES NT system, -Removal of an establishment registered in the TRACES NT system or -Suspension/cancellation of the approval of an establishment not registered in the TRACES NT system.Competent authority of the exporting country  is requested to  inform the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry without any delay to ensure that necessary updates can be made as well on TROIS. As of 1 January 2026, veterinary health certificates should not be issued for the export of dairy products, fishery and aquaculture products, and gelatin and collagen for human consumption to Türkiye from countries/establishments not listed in TROIS system including those registered in the TRACES NT system.

Products Covered: All foodstuff

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 24 November 2025

The Republic of Honduras hereby advises that the "Regulation governing the registration, use and control of fertilizers and raw materials", notified on 21 December 2007 in document G/TBT/N/HND/53, has been amended and updated, and is now entitled "Regulation governing the registration, use and control of fertilizers, stimulants, soil amendments, raw materials and related substances for agricultural and garden use".The Regulation establishes and implements the technical, administrative and legal provisions under the Law on Plant and Animal Health and its amendments, concerning the registration, importation, manufacture, formulation, re-packaging, re-packing, transportation, storage, distribution, sale, use, application, handling, extraction, researching and exportation of fertilizers, stimulants, soil amendments, raw materials and related substances for agricultural and garden use.Please note, therefore, that the Regulation has been updated and that there will be a comment period of 60 days as from the date of this notification.__________

Products Covered: Fertilizers and agricultural raw materials

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 24 November 2025 | Final date for Comment: 23 January 2026

Reglamento para la Producción, Procesamiento, Comercialización, Registro y Control de la Agricultura Orgánica (Regulation on the production, processing, marketing, registration and control of organic agriculture)The Republic of Honduras hereby advises that the "Regulation on organic agriculture", notified on 3 December 2007 in document G/SPS/N/HND/17, has been amended and updated, and is now entitled "Regulation on the production, processing, marketing, registration and control of organic agriculture".The Regulation's technical, administrative and legal provisions seek to:1. Regulate the production, processing and marketing of organic products by establishing rules for the different stages of these processes, including product certification;2. Establish control mechanisms for and ensure the integrity of organic products;3. Ensure that all the stages involved in the production, processing, preparation, storage, transport, labelling, national marketing, export and import of organic products are in compliance with this Regulation.The Regulation applies to the production, processing, marketing and certification of processed and unprocessed plant products, in accordance with the principles and provisions set out therein.Please note, therefore, that the Regulation has been updated and that there will be a comment period of 60 days as from the date of this notification.https://sde.gob.hn/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/REGLAMENTO-PARA-LA-PRODUCCION-PROCESAMIENTO-COMERCIALIZACION-REGISTRO-Y-CONTROL-DE-LA-AGRICULTURA-ORGANICA.pdf

Products Covered: Organic agriculture produce

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification