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Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Distribution date: 20 December 2016 | Final date for Comment: 18 February 2017

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Hexythiazox.

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce and birds' eggs (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Code: 05.04) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Code: 10.05) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.10 and 12.12) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Food safety Human health Pesticides Maximum residue limits (MRLs)

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Distribution date: 20 December 2016 | Final date for Comment: 18 February 2017

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Profenofos.

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce and birds' eggs (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Code: 05.04) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Human health Pesticides Food safety Maximum residue limits (MRLs)

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Distribution date: 20 December 2016 | Final date for Comment: 18 February 2017

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Isouron.

Products Covered: - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12) - Cacao and cacao preparations (HS Code: 18.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Human health Pesticides Food safety Maximum residue limits (MRLs)

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Distribution date: 20 December 2016 | Final date for Comment: 18 February 2017

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide/Veterinary drug: Etoxazole.

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.06, 02.07 and 02.09) - Dairy produce and birds' eggs (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Code: 05.04) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.07, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.02, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.07 and 12.10) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01 and 15.02)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Human health Pesticides Food safety Maximum residue limits (MRLs) Veterinary drugs

Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (5 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese) (5 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese).

Distribution date: 09 January 2017 | Final date for Comment: 10 March 2017

Drinking water suppliers (hereinafter referred as "the commodities") have been subject to mandatory inspection under the Commodity Inspection Act by the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) since 1 May 1990. To enhance consumer protection and promote efficiency of energy use, the BSMI proposes to adopt the latest version of inspection standards for the commodities.In addition to the safety and energy efficiency requirements for the commodities, the BSMI proposes to require marking of presence conditions of hazardous substances to inform users the conditions of 6 chemical substances in such products. Such markings shall be made in accordance with Section 5 "Marking of Presence" of CNS 15663 on the body, packages, stickers or the instruction books of the commodities. For those who utilize website as a means to announce "the presence conditions of the restricted substances of the commodities," the website address shall be clearly stated on the body, packages, stickers or the instruction books of the commodities.The conformity assessment procedures for products subject to this notified measure remain the same, i.e. Registration of Products Certification (RPC) or Type-approved Batch Inspection (TABI).

Products Covered: Drinking water supplier (CCCN 8418.69.90.00.9A, 8516.10.00.00.9D). Other refrigerating or freezing equipment (HS: 841869). Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HS: 851610)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

This addendum aims at informing that the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology ? Inmetro issued the Ordinance Nº 563, 29 December 2016, to approve the Technical Regulation for Toys, inserted in the Annex I of this Ordinance, previously notified under the document (G/TBT/N/BRA/597 ? Ordinance Nº 310/2014) which determines the mandatory compliance requirements to be attended by every supply chain of the product in the national market, regarding the Product safety.The objective of this Regulation is to clarify a set of existing requirements under the Toys Regulations related to the physical and mechanical properties; chemical requirements to flammability, toxicological hazards of toys; markings requirements, instructions for use; mandatory information on the product packaging, product use restrictions, etc. It revokes Inmetro Ordinances listed below:Ordinance Nº133, 15 August 2003, published in the Official Gazette of 19 August 2003, section 01, page 62, on the date of publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 108, 13 June 2005, published in the Official Gazette of 14 June 2005, section 01, page 47, within 42 months after the publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 369, 27 September 2007, published in the Official Gazette of 1 October 2007, section 01, page 100, within 42 months after the publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 49, 13 February 2008, published in the Official Gazette 13 February 2008, section 01, page 57, on the date of publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 321, 29 October 2009, published in the Official Gazette of 3 November 2009, section 01, page 101, within 42 months after the publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 152, 30 April 2010, published in the Official Gazette, of 3 May 2010, section 01, page 82, within 42 months after the publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 377, 28 September 2010, published in the Official Gazette of 1 October 2010, section 01, page 94, within 42 months after the publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 117, of 10 March 2011, published in the Official Gazette of 14 March 2011, section 01, page 76, within the term of 42 months after the publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 459, 10 October 2014, published in the Official Gazette of 13 October 2014, section 01, page 685, on the date of publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.Ordinance Nº 99, 7 March 2016, published in the Official Gazette 8 March 2016, section 01, page 54, on the date of publication of this Ordinance Nº 563/2016.The full text is available in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002451.pdf

Distribution date: 09 January 2017 | Final date for Comment: 01 May 2025

Products Covered: Toys also their parts and accessories

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Ordinance Nº 23, 22 December 2016 (Instrução Normativa MAPA/SDA Nº 23, de 22 de Dezembro de 2016). (2 pages, in Portuguese). .

Distribution date: 09 January 2017 | Final date for Comment: 01 May 2025

<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;">This Ordinance set the guidelines on performance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), as federal registering agency <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:'Times New Roman';mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-hansi-font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;">responsible establishing the necessary criteria and procedures for changes in registration for veterinary pharmaceutical and biological products.

Products Covered: HS - Chapter 30 - Pharmaceutical and biological products for animal use.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Animal health

DUS 1656-1:2016, Footwear - Children's shoes - Specifications: Part 1: 2 years and below (27 pages, in English)

Distribution date: 10 January 2017 | Final date for Comment: 11 March 2017

This draft Uganda standard specifies the requirements and test methods for children's shoes of children age 2 years and below. It covers all types of materials, constructions and designs. The draft Standard intends to give specifications for children's shoes (2 years and below). It will assist footwear manufacturers and merchants in getting value for their products. In addition, it will give the general consumers of the product bases to choose the products from an informed state. The main purpose of this draft standard therefore is to provide a basis for evaluating the quality of children's shoes (2 years and below).

Products Covered: Chidren's shoes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

DUS 1656-2:2016, Footwear - Children's shoes - Specifications: Part 2: between 2 to 6 years (22 pages, in English)

Distribution date: 10 January 2017 | Final date for Comment: 11 March 2017

This draft Uganda standard specifies the requirements and test methods for children's shoes of children age between 2 to 6 years. It covers all types of materials, constructions and designs. The draft standard intends to give specifications for children's shoes (between 2 to 6 years). It will assist footwear manufacturers and merchants in getting value for their products. In addition, it will give the general consumers of the product bases to choose the products from an informed state. The main purpose of the draft standard therefore is to provide a basis for evaluating the quality of children's shoes (between 2 to 6 years).

Products Covered: Children's shoes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

DUS 1655-2:2016, Footwear - Ladies' shoes - Specification - Part 2: Open shoes (24 pages, in English)

Distribution date: 10 January 2017 | Final date for Comment: 11 March 2017

This Draft Uganda standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ladies open shoes made from all types of materials and of all constructions and designs. This draft Standard intends to give specifications for ladies open shoes. It will assist footwear manufacturers and merchants in getting value for their products. In addition, it will give the general consumers of the product bases to choose the products from an informed state. The main purpose of this draft standard therefore is to provide a basis for evaluating the quality of ladies' open shoes.

Products Covered: Ladies' open shoes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

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Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)

Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (5 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese) (5 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese).

Ordinance Nº 23, 22 December 2016 (Instrução Normativa MAPA/SDA Nº 23, de 22 de Dezembro de 2016). (2 pages, in Portuguese). .

DUS 1656-1:2016, Footwear - Children's shoes - Specifications: Part 1: 2 years and below (27 pages, in English)

DUS 1656-2:2016, Footwear - Children's shoes - Specifications: Part 2: between 2 to 6 years (22 pages, in English)

DUS 1655-2:2016, Footwear - Ladies' shoes - Specification - Part 2: Open shoes (24 pages, in English)