Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 16 June 2022

The revision of SI 139 was published in Israel Official Gazette, Section of Government Notices no. 10208 on 13 June 2022, and had entered into force immediately.Nevertheless, both the old standard and this new revised standard will apply from entry into force until 13 June 2023. During this time product may be tested according to the old (including all its amendments) or the new revised standard.

Products Covered: Hand dishwashing liquid

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 16 June 2022

The revision of SI 139 was published in Israel Official Gazette, Section of Government Notices no. 10208 on 13 June 2022, and had entered into force immediately.Nevertheless, both the old standard and this new revised standard will apply from entry into force until 13 June 2023. During this time product may be tested according to the old (including all its amendments) or the new revised standard.

Products Covered: Hand dishwashing liquid

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022

Art 22 of Resolution – RDC number 657, 24 March 2022, which contains provisions on the regularization of software as a medical device (Software as a Medical Device - SaMD), was rectified  The rectified text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/retificacao-406261195

Products Covered: HS (3006) - Medical devices

Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022

Art 22 of Resolution – RDC number 657, 24 March 2022, which contains provisions on the regularization of software as a medical device (Software as a Medical Device - SaMD), was rectified  The rectified text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/retificacao-406261195

Products Covered: HS (3006) - Medical devices

Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022 | Final date for Comment: 12 August 2022

This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for essential Oil of Lemongrass derived from grass of Cymbopogon Citratus

Products Covered: Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages. (HS code(s): 3302); Essential oils (ICS code(s): 71.100.60)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022 | Final date for Comment: 12 August 2022

This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for essential Oil of Lemongrass derived from grass of Cymbopogon Citratus

Products Covered: Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages. (HS code(s): 3302); Essential oils (ICS code(s): 71.100.60)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022 | Final date for Comment: 12 August 2022

This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for Essential oil of Eucalyptus derived from Corymbia citriodora and Eucalyptus citriodora Hook.

Products Covered: Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages. (HS code(s): 3302); Essential oils (ICS code(s): 71.100.60)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022 | Final date for Comment: 12 August 2022

This draft Zanzibar National Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for Essential oil of Eucalyptus derived from Corymbia citriodora and Eucalyptus citriodora Hook.

Products Covered: Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages. (HS code(s): 3302); Essential oils (ICS code(s): 71.100.60)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) on the honey for the following agricultural chemicals notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/863 (dated 30 July 2021) were adopted and published on 17 December 2021:Pesticides (37): Acynonapyr, Ametoctradin, Amisulbrom, Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl, Broflanilide, Chlorantraniliprole, Chlorfluazuron, Cyazofamid, Cyclaniliprole, Cyenopyrafen, Cyflufenamid, Cyflumetofen, Fenhexamid, Fenpicoxamid, Fluoxastrobin, Flutianil, Flutolanil, Fluxametamide, Glyphosate, Hexythiazox, Imazapyr, Kasugamycin, Mandestrobin, Mandipropamid, Mefentrifluconazole, Mesotrione, Metrafenone, Metyltetraprole, Oxathiapiprolin, Picarbutrazox, Prohexadione-calcium, Pyraziflumid, Pyriofenone, Pyroxasulfone, Spinetoram*, Tetraniliprole, Zoxamide;Pesticides and Veterinary drugs (3): Diflubenzuron, Etoxazole, Spinosad.* see G/SPS/N/JPN/862/Add.1 for the revised MRL in honey.The specified MRLs are available as below:

Products Covered: Natural honey (HS Code: 04.09)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 13 June 2022

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) on the honey for the following agricultural chemicals notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/863 (dated 30 July 2021) were adopted and published on 17 December 2021:Pesticides (37): Acynonapyr, Ametoctradin, Amisulbrom, Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl, Broflanilide, Chlorantraniliprole, Chlorfluazuron, Cyazofamid, Cyclaniliprole, Cyenopyrafen, Cyflufenamid, Cyflumetofen, Fenhexamid, Fenpicoxamid, Fluoxastrobin, Flutianil, Flutolanil, Fluxametamide, Glyphosate, Hexythiazox, Imazapyr, Kasugamycin, Mandestrobin, Mandipropamid, Mefentrifluconazole, Mesotrione, Metrafenone, Metyltetraprole, Oxathiapiprolin, Picarbutrazox, Prohexadione-calcium, Pyraziflumid, Pyriofenone, Pyroxasulfone, Spinetoram*, Tetraniliprole, Zoxamide;Pesticides and Veterinary drugs (3): Diflubenzuron, Etoxazole, Spinosad.* see G/SPS/N/JPN/862/Add.1 for the revised MRL in honey.The specified MRLs are available as below:

Products Covered: Natural honey (HS Code: 04.09)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification