Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 14 November 2025

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling, inspection and test methods for granulated metal roofing tiles, coated or uncoated, supplied in the form of carbon steel sheets or aluminium alloy sheets (each comprising a series of simulated tile units) and for trim sections designed for use in conjunction with tile units of the same material and of appropriate profile.

Products Covered: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of >= 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (HS code(s): 721030); Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of >= 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys (HS code(s): 721061); Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of >= 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", clad, plated or coated (excl. tinned, plated or coated with lead, zinc, chromium oxides, chromium and chromium oxides, or aluminium, painted, varnished or coated with plastics) (HS code(s): 721090); Other construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100.99)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 14 November 2025

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling, inspection and test methods for granulated metal roofing tiles, coated or uncoated, supplied in the form of carbon steel sheets or aluminium alloy sheets (each comprising a series of simulated tile units) and for trim sections designed for use in conjunction with tile units of the same material and of appropriate profile.

Products Covered: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of >= 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (HS code(s): 721030); Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of >= 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys (HS code(s): 721061); Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of >= 600 mm, hot-rolled or cold-rolled "cold-reduced", clad, plated or coated (excl. tinned, plated or coated with lead, zinc, chromium oxides, chromium and chromium oxides, or aluminium, painted, varnished or coated with plastics) (HS code(s): 721090); Other construction materials (ICS code(s): 91.100.99)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 05 October 2025

This document establishes standards for the performance, function, installation, registration, testing, inspection, and calibrationof alcohol ignition interlock devices.The purpose is to prevent drunk driving by ensuring the installation of products with verified performance and functionality, and to provide clear information to sellers, buyers, and users.(Note: This standard is based on the European Union's alcohol interlock standard, EN 50436-1.)

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 9027) Chemical Analysis Instrument (Alcohol Gas Analyzer)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 14 November 2025

This draft Regulation intends to introduce a new entry to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. It intends to restrict the placing on the market and the use of articles intended for professional users or the general public that contain 2,4-dinitrotoluene in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% weight by weight. Explosives, ammunition used by military and armed forces, toys, medical devices and food contact materials are excluded from the scope of the restriction.The application of the proposed Regulation is deferred by 12 months, except for (i) micro gas generators used in seat belt pre-tensioners or in bonnet actuators in motor vehicles, and (ii) spare parts in motor vehicles, for which the application is deferred by 36 months. 

Products Covered: Articles for professional users or the general public, containing 2,4-dinitrotoluene in concentration ≥ 0.1% w/w

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 14 November 2025

This draft Regulation would amend Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 by including a restriction on the placing on the market of calcium cyanamide (CAS No 156-62-7, EC No 205-861-8) for use as a fertiliser as a substance on its own or in a mixture, as well as on the use of calcium cyanamide as a fertiliser as a substance on its own or in a mixture. The restriction on the placing on the market shall apply 5 years after its entry into force. The restriction on the use shall apply 6 years after its entry into force.

Products Covered: Fertilisers containing calcium cyanamide

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 14 November 2025

This document specifies the terms and definitions, label content, preparation, and use of chemicals safety labels. This document applies to the preparation, production, and use of chemicals safety labels.

Products Covered: Chemicals (HS code(s): 25; 27; 28; 29; 31; 32; 33; 36; 37; 38); (ICS code(s): 13.300)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 September 2025 | Final date for Comment: 14 November 2025

The Ministry of Environment announced the draft of "List of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Related Management Measures” on 5 August 2025.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered potential threats to the environment and human health, as they may persist or transform into long-lasting substances, leading to environmental contamination. A total of 269 PFAS have been proposed for designation as “concerned chemical substances” under Article 24, Paragraph 2 of the “Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act". The management measures for PFAS are intended to ensure the traceability of chemicals and transmission of information within the supply chain, without imposing restrictions on their intended uses. Highlights of the announcement are as follows:PFAAs, precursors, and related PFAS: At handling concentrations of 0.1% or above, manufacturers, importers, sellers, users, and storage operators must obtain approval documents, maintain monthly records and submit quarterly reports, and properly label the chemicals.Gaseous and polymeric PFAS: At handling concentrations of 30% or above, manufacturers and importers are required to obtain approval documents, maintain monthly records and submit quarterly reports, and properly label the chemicals. For concentrations between 0.1% and less than 30%, only labeling is required.

Products Covered: ORGANIC CHEMICALS (HS code(s): 29); PHOTOGRAPHIC OR CINEMATOGRAPHIC GOODS (HS code(s): 37)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 September 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, in pursuance of paragraph 3 of the Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission of 16 May 2016 No. 149 "On the procedure for interaction between authorized bodies of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union in the introduction of temporary sanitary, veterinary-sanitary and quarantine phytosanitary measures" reports that, based on official information from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), Newcastle disease has been registered in the Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland. In this regard, from 2 July 2025, temporary restrictions will be introduced on the import into the territory of Kazakhstan of live poultry and hatching eggs, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy treatment (feathered game), down and feathers, as well as used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as on the transit of live poultry from the above-mentioned territory through the territory of Kazakhstan.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 10 September 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), an outbreak of avian influenza was registered in Cejkovice region of the Czech Republic. In this regard, since 25 May 2025, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of Cejkovice region of the Czech Republic of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy (game birds), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as for transit from the above territory through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 10 September 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WAHIS), an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was registered in the State of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. In this regard, since 25 May 2025, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of the State of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil of live poultry and hatching eggs, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy treatment (feathered game), down and feathers, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as for transit from the above-mentioned territory through the territory of Kazakhstan of live poultry.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)