Draft resolution number 673, 29 July 2019, regarding the active ingredient T32 – TEBUCONAZOL of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution - RE N°165 of 29 August 2003, on the Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU - Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003

Distribution date: 15 August 2019 | Final date for Comment: 30 September 2019
This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient T32 – TEBUCONAZOL from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality and of foliar use(application): - changes the safety security period of the citrus culture from 20 to 5 days.
Products Covered: HS Code(s): 0805; ICS Code(s): 13, 65
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft resolution number 670, 29 July 2019, regarding the active ingredient o F47 – FLUAZINAM of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution - RE N°165 of 29 August 2003, on the Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU - Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003

Distribution date: 15 August 2019 | Final date for Comment: 30 September 2019
This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient F47 – FLUAZINAM of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality of foliar use(application):- includes the lettuce, watercress, witloof chicory, chicory, spinach, rucola, mustard, chard and stevia rebaudiana cultures with MRL of 2.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 14 days;- includes the blackberry and pitanga cultures with MRL of 2.0 mg/kg and safety security period of 3 days;- includes the item "k" acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0.01mg/kg.
Products Covered: HS Codes: 07051, 070521, 07052, 070970, 210330, 081020, 070990, 12099110, 12119029, rucola, pitanga; ICS Codes: 13, 65
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft resolution number 676, 29 July 2019, regarding the active ingredient I10 – IMAZETAPIR of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution - RE N°165 of 29 August 2003, on the Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU - Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003

Distribution date: 15 August 2019 | Final date for Comment: 30 September 2019
This Draft resolution incorporates the following changes for the active ingredient I10 – IMAZETAPIR from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, all in the modality and of pre/post-emergency use(application): - includes the ground-nut culture with MRL 0.1 mg/kg and safety security period not determined because of the modality of application.
Products Covered: HS Code(s): 1202; ICS Code(s): 13, 65
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Letter of the Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the introduction of a temporary restriction on the importation and transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan of live birds and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all poultry products, fodder and feed additives for birds, as well as used equipment.

Distribution date: 15 August 2019
On the basis of the World Organization for Animal Health, the Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports outbreaks of Newcastle disease registered in the territory of Saratov Oblast of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 9 July 2019, temporary restrictions are imposed on the importation and transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all poultry products, which have not been heat treated (at least 70°C), fodder and feed additives for birds (with the exception of feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), as well as used equipment for the maintenance, slaughter and cutting of birds.
Products Covered: live birds and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all poultry products, fodder and feed additives for birds, as well as used equipment for the maintenance, slaughter and cutting of birds (HS Codes: 01, 02, 23, 84)
Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)
Proyecto de Resolución del Grupo Mercado Común "Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR de Identidad y Calidad de la Caseína Alimenticia (Derogación de la Res. GMC Nº 43/94)" (Draft Common Market Group (GMC) Resolution: "MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on the identity and quality of casein (Repeal of GMC Resolution No. 43/94)") (5 pages, in Spanish)

Distribution date: 14 August 2019 | Final date for Comment: 13 October 2019
The draft MERCOSUR Technical Regulation establishes the minimum quality and identity requirements to be met by casein for human consumption. It will apply in the territory of the States Parties, to trade among them and to imports from outside the MERCOSUR area.
Products Covered: Casein (NCM 35.01)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Amendment of the Maximum Limits or Maximum Levels for contaminants in feed commodities

Distribution date: 14 August 2019
As was announced in G/SPS/N/JPN/639 dated 29 April 2019, the amendment of the Maximum Levels for chemical substances in feed commodities will enter into force on 6 February 2020.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
MAPA Ordinance 149, August 2nd 2019 (Portaria MAPA 149, de 2 de Agosto de 2019) The notified regulation opens a 75-day period for public consultation on the draft of the MERCOSUL, to allow wide dissemination and receive comments

Distribution date: 12 August 2019 | Final date for Comment: 22 October 2019
Draft text Technical Regulation on the identity and minimum requirements for quality that the Food Casein product should meet.
Products Covered: HS 350110 Casein
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsion adhesives The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that draft Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN 238 "Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsion adhesives", notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/267 of 7 July 2014, has been suspended and declared void. The notification of the draft is therefore withdrawn. Text available from the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries, UnderSecretariat for Quality, National Notification Authority:TBT enquiry point: Andrés RamónPlataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8, Bloque amarillo, Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso PereiraQuito - EcuadorTel.: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254Email:[email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]www.normalizacion.gob.ec

Distribution date: 12 August 2019
Products Covered: 3506.10.00. Products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg (HS 350610). ;
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 12 August 2019
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fluazifop-butyl notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/607 (dated 19 December 2018) were adopted and published on 30 May 2019. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 12 August 2019
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Fluensulfone notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/608 (dated 19 December 2018) were adopted and published on 30 May 2019. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
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