Regulatory Updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Distribution date: 13 May 2019

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

Distribution date: 13 May 2019

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

Distribution date: 13 May 2019

The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Chlormequat notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/589 (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