Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 20 December 2021

The following Veterinary Conditions have been reviewed to align with the OIE's Terrestrial Animal Health Code (TAHC) Chapter 10.4 Infection with High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Viruses that was adopted at the OIE 88th General Session in May 2021: 1. Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Pet Animals – Birds (other than domestic birds);2. Veterinary Conditions for Importation of Hatching Eggs (for lab use);3. Veterinary Conditions for importation of Veterinary Biologics – Viruses of Animals and Birds: Type Cultures/Strains;4. Veterinary Conditions for importation of Veterinary Biologics – Viruses of Animals and Birds: Laboratory Isolates. A summary of the revisions is is here:https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/SGP/21_7603_01_e.pdf

Products Covered: Birds (other than domestic birds) (HS Codes: 01063200, 01063900), hatching eggs (HS Code: 30063020), and viruses of animals and birds: type culture/strains and laboratory isolate (HS Code: 30029000)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 20 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 18 February 2022

This document specifies the terms, definitions, technical requirements, test methods, labelling and information of chemical and microbial protective gloves.  This document applies to gloves for protection against chemical and microbial hazards.

Products Covered: Chemical and microbial protective gloves

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 February 2022

This document specifies the terms and definitions, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, transportation, storage and shelf life of feed additive cellulase.This document applies to the feed additive cellulase prepared by fermentation, separation and purification with or without carrier, using Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium funiculosum and Pythium solitarium as strains.

Products Covered: Feed additive cellulase

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 February 2022

The “Regulation on Quasi-drug Approval, Notification and Review” is being amended by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) as follows: A. For external disinfectants containing benzalconium chloride, spraying is being excluded from the instructions for use. B. External disinfectants that use direct containers in the form of packets or stopper-mounted pouches are required to be indicated in packaging units that exceed 200 mL. C. Products used for hygienic treatment of postpartum haemorrhage or lochia (postpartum vaginal discharge) have been additionally designated as quasi-drugs (enforcement date: Oct 1, 2021); accordingly, the scope of safety and effectiveness review data that need to be submitted for these products is to be defined.

Products Covered: Quasi-drugs (HS code 3808.94-0000), Quasi-drugs (HS code 9619.99-1090)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 16 December 2021

The notified text amends chapter 11 of Mexican Official Standard NOM-244-SSA1-2020 on assessing the bacteria-reducing efficiency of equipment and germicides for domestic water treatment. Sanitary requirements, to be read as follows: 11. Entry into force: This Mexican Official Standard shall enter into force 180 calendar days after its publication in the Official Journal, except for paragraph 6.5 and its subparagraphs and paragraph A.10.6 of Regulatory Appendix A of this Standard, which shall enter into force on 13 September 2022. __________

Products Covered: Equipment and/or germicides for domestic water treatment; national subheadings concerned: 842121 and 380894

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection products, aromatherapy substances and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA).

Products Covered: Skincare creams, lotions, gels

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 961:2019, Glycerine for cosmetic industry — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1065 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1065/Add.1 entered into force on 10 September 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 961:2020,Glycerine for cosmetic industry — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Glycerine for cosmetic industry

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for baby powders. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.

Products Covered: Baby powder

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS DEAS 965:2019, Lipstick — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1069 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1069/Add.1 entered into force on 10 September 2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 965:2020, Lipstick — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Lipstick

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 15 December 2021 | Final date for Comment: 13 February 2022

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for baby powders. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.

Products Covered: Baby powder

Regulation Type: Regular notification