Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 04 January 2023

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Tanzania Standard; CDC 7(5811) P3 Sodium bicarbonate – Specification notified in G/TBT/N/TZA/437 entered into force on 01 April 2022 as Tanzania Standard, TZS 507:2021 Sodium bicarbonate – Specification. This specification can be purchased by contacting the TBT NEP through nep@tbs.go.tz

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 283630); Physicochemical methods of analysis (ICS code(s): 71.040.50); Inorganic chemicals (ICS code(s): 71.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 04 January 2023

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Tanzania Standard; CDC 7 (5812) P3 Sulfuric acid – Specification notified inG/TBT/N/TZA/438 entered into force on 01 April 2022 as Tanzania Standard, TZS 74:2021 Sulfuric acid – Specification. This specification can be purchased by contacting the TBT NEP through nep@tbs.go.tz

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 2807); Inorganic chemicals (ICS code(s): 71.060); Acids (ICS code(s): 71.060.30)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 04 January 2023

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Tanzania Standard; CDC 13 (6546) P3 Shellac varnish — Specification notified in G/TBT/N/TZA/441 entered into force on 01 April 2022 as Tanzania Standard, TZS 2759:2021 Shellac Varnish – Specification. This specification can be purchased by contacting the TBT NEP through nep@tbs.go.tz

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 38); Products of the chemical industry (ICS code(s): 71.100)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022

The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. (1) This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1

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

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022

The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. (1) This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1

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

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022

The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. (1) This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1

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

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022

The Andean Technical Regulation on the labelling of cosmetic products was approved through Andean Community Resolution No. 2310. It establishes the labelling and marking requirements for cosmetic products that are marketed in the territories of Andean Community member countries, with a view to preventing practices likely to mislead consumers or users as to the characteristics of these products, and to protecting human health and safety. (1) This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/BOL/9/Add.1 G/TBT/N/COL/231/Add.1 G/TBT/N/ECU/338/Add.1

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

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 22 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 20 February 2023

The document contains technical details on proposals to amend the current Notice issued under the Food Act 2014 that lists the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural compounds in New Zealand.MPI proposes the following amendments to the Notice:a)       The addition of new entries in the Notice for the following compound:·       Triclabendazole: 0.1 mg/kg for goat fat, meat and offal; 0.005(*) mg/kg for milk;b)      The removal of the existing entry in the Notice for the following compound:·       Pirlimycin;(*) indicates that the maximum residue level has been set at or about the limit of analytical quantification.c)       The addition of one new entry in Schedule 2 for agricultural chemicals for which no maximum residue level applies:·       S-abscisic acid when used as a plant growth regulator;d)      The addition of one new entry in Schedule 3 for veterinary medicines for which no maximum residue level applies:Alfalfa extract when used to aid in the treatment or prevention of gastric ulceration in horses.

Products Covered: Vegetables, fruit, animal products, and other food products

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 21 December 2022 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for soya protein products intended for human consumption.

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Regular notification