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: 13 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 02 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Metalaxyl and Metalaxyl-M notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/590 (dated 30 July 2018) were adopted and published on 7 February 2019.The specified MRLs are available as below:
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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: 13 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 02 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Spinosad notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/591 (dated 30 July 2018) were adopted and published on 7 February 2019.The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
National Standard of the P.R.C.: Feed additive — β-Carotene Powder
Distribution date: 14 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 13 July 2019
This standard specifies the technical requirements, sampling, test methods, inspection rules, labels, packaging, transportation, storage and shelf life of feed additive β-carotene powder. This standard is applicable to the feed additive β-carotene powder made from chemical synthesized β-carotene crystals and feed additives such as starch, gelatin and other excipients, which are sprayed, coated and dried. Chapters 1, 4, 6 and 7 of this standard are mandatory, while the rest are recommended.
Products Covered: Feed additive β-Carotene powder
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Lip shine (gloss) — Specification
Distribution date: 15 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 14 July 2019
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for lip shine (gloss) based on refined vegetable or mineral oils. This standard does not cover lip shine (gloss) for which therapeutic claims are made.This standard does not apply to lip sticks and lip balms.
Products Covered: Lip make-up preparations (HS code(s): 330410); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Lipstick — Specification
Distribution date: 15 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 14 July 2019
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for lipstick
Products Covered: Lip make-up preparations (HS code(s): 330410); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
TFDA requires the import of eggs and egg products for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country
Distribution date: 17 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 20 May 2019
TFDA requires that the import of eggs and egg products for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates. The requirements are as follows: 1. The import of eggs and egg products for food purpose shall be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country indicating that the attested products are suitable "for human consumption", or "in compliance with relevant food safety and sanitary regulations";2. The requirements apply to products of HS Codes are 0407, 0408, 350211 and 350219.
Products Covered: Eggs and egg products for food purpose under HS Codes 0407, 0408, 350211 and 350219
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Parliament Law No. 119 from 5 July 2018 regarding veterinary medicine products
Distribution date: 17 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 16 July 2019
This law establishes the conditions and procedure for the registration, manufacture, import, export, storage, distribution and release of veterinary medicinal products for the purpose of their placement on the Republic of Moldova's market.
Products Covered: Veterinary medicine products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
TFDA required that the import of gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country
Distribution date: 17 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 16 July 2019
TFDA requires that the import of gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates. The requirements are as follows: 1. The import of gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose shall be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country indicating that the attested products are suitable "for human consumption", or "in compliance with relevant food safety and sanitary regulations"; 2. Following the above measure, the import of gelatin and its derivatives shall be accompanied by an official certificate. The certificate shall also attest information on the parts/tissues of raw materials used;3. The requirements apply to products of HS Codes are 3503.00.10.00-4, 3503.00.20.00-2, 3503.00.90.90-8 and 3504.00.11.00-2.
Products Covered: Gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose under HS Codes 3503.00.10.00-4, 3503.00.20.00-2, 3503.00.90.90-8 and 3504.00.11.00-2
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Government Decision No. 938 from 17 October 2018 on "Approval of the Regulation on State border crossing of goods subject to control by the National Food Safety Agency"
Distribution date: 17 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 16 July 2019
This Government Decision establishes new conditions for carrying out sanitary-veterinary, phytosanitary, food safety and plant protection and fertilizers products' controls at Border Inspection Posts, as well as bringing them in line with the relevant European Union requirements. It also contributes to the simplification and streamlining of procedures for checking the goods to be inspected at the State border of the Republic of Moldova by the inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency, as well as veterinary, phytosanitary and food safety regulations.
Products Covered: Agri-food products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 198 (1R) "Envases metálicos" (Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 198 "Metal containers") (10 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 20 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 19 July 2019
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by metal containers, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human health and safety and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to the following products: Light-gauge hermetically sealable metal containers (cans) for processed food products and non-carbonated beverages, of a nominal thickness not exceeding 0.49 mm. Metal containers. Collapsible tubular aluminium containers for non-alkaline pharmaceutical products and cosmetics. This Technical Regulation does not apply to industrial metal containers for water- or solvent-based chemical or organic products such as paint, solvents and chemicals in general.
Products Covered: - Of a capacity of less than 50 litres: (HS code(s): 73102); Cans of iron or steel, of a capacity of < 50 l, which are to be closed by soldering or crimping (excl. containers for compressed or liquefied gas) (HS code(s): 731021); Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of iron or steel, for any material, of a capacity of < 50 l, n.e.s. (excl. containers for compressed or liquefied gas, or containers fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, and cans which are to be closed by soldering or crimping) (HS code(s): 731029); Casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, incl. rigid or collapsible tubular containers, of aluminium, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity of
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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