Regulatory Updates
The Draft Resolution number 710, 16 September 2019 – previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/915 – that proposes the revision of the Resolution – RDC number 4, 4 February 2011, which establishes the minimum requirements of identity and quality for transfusion, infusion and transfusion pumps sets for single use, was adopted as Resolution – RDC number 342, 6 March 2020. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:
Distribution date: 18 March 2020
Products Covered: HS Code(s): 30045020 (infusion sets for single use)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Resolution – RDC number 346, March 12th, 2020
Distribution date: 18 March 2020
This Resolution establishes extraordinary and temporary criteria and procedure for Good Manufacture Practice Guidelines for market authorization and post-market registration amendments of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, medicines, and healthcare products due to the international public health emergency of the new coronavirus (Covid-19).
Products Covered: HS Code(s): 29, 2936, 2937, 2941, 30, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006. (pharmaceutical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and healthcare products)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Standard of the P.R.C., Polyaluminium Chloride for Treatment of Drinking Water
Distribution date: 18 March 2020 | Final date for Comment: 17 May 2020
This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marks, packaging, transportation and storage of polyaluminium chloride for treatment of drinking water. This standard is applicable to polyaluminium chloride for treatment of drinking water, which is mainly used for purification of drinking water.
Products Covered: Polyaluminium chloride for treatment of drinking water
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Amendment 1: National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety Specifications for Road Transportation Vehicle of Explosive Substance and Chemical Toxic Substance
Distribution date: 18 March 2020 | Final date for Comment: 17 May 2020
This document modifies the requirements on tank volume in the original standard.
Products Covered: Road transportation vehicle of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance
Regulation Type: Regular notification
TDC4(6313) P3 Textiles — Woven and knitted, flocked, flannelette sheets, sheeting and pillow cases, bedspread fabrics and bedspreads — Specification
Distribution date: 12 March 2020 | Final date for Comment: 11 May 2020
This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies performance requirements and test methods for the following: Woven cotton sheeting, sheets and pillowcases; Woven sheeting, sheets and pillowcases of polyester-and-cotton or other synthetic-and-cellulosic fibre blends; Woven flannelette sheeting, sheets and pillowcases; Woven bedspread fabrics and bedspreads; Warp-knitted sheeting, sheets and pillowcases. These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.
Products Covered: (HS code(s): 6302, 63041); Textile fibres (ICS code(s): 59.060); Home textiles. Linen (ICS code(s): 97.160)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Juice made from ginger – Specification (10 page(s), in English)
Distribution date: 11 March 2020 | Final date for Comment: 10 May 2020
This draft Burundian standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and analysis for ginger-based juices. It does not apply to other ginger-based products.
Products Covered: Ginger (HS code(s): 091010); Waters, incl. mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, and other non-alcoholic beverages (excl. fruit or vegetable juices and milk) (HS code(s): 2202); Non-alcoholic beverages (ICS code(s): 67.160.20)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 062770 of 27 February 2020 establishing the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of homoeopathic medicines for veterinary use and adopting other provisions
Distribution date: 09 March 2020
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the ICA Resolution establishing the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of homoeopathic medicines for veterinary use and adopting other provisions, the draft version of which was notified on 29 May 2018 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/285, has been issued pursuant to ICA Resolution No. 062770 of 27 February 2020, which was published in Official Journal No. 51.241 of 28 February 2020 and entered into force the same day. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/COL/20_1830_00_s.pdf
Products Covered: Homeopathic medicines for veterinary use
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution No. 062542 of 25 February 2020 establishing the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of medicines for veterinary use
Distribution date: 09 March 2020
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Resolution establishing the requirements and procedure for the registration with the ICA of medicines for veterinary use, the draft version of which was notified on 10 January 2018 by the World Trade Organization in document G/SPS/N/COL/279, has been issued pursuant to ICA Resolution No. 062542 of 25 February 2020, which was published in Official Journal No. 51.240 of 27 February 2020 and entered into force the same day. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/COL/20_1829_00_s.pdf
Products Covered: Medicines for veterinary use
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Draft Technical Regulation "On safety requirements for fertilizing materials"
Distribution date: 05 March 2020 | Final date for Comment: 04 May 2020
Establishment of mandatory requirements for the application and enforcement of fertilizers put into circulation on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Products Covered: Fertilizer
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft Technical Regulation “On safety of buildings and objects, construction materials and products”
Distribution date: 05 March 2020 | Final date for Comment: 04 May 2020
Establishment of general requirements and safety indicators for buildings and objects, construction materials and products.
Products Covered: Constructional materials
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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