Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 07 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 05 September 2015

The purpose of the drafts is to bring together lists of third countries allowed to import certain food of animal origin, and certificates, into one single act for reasons of consistency and clarity. In addition, specific requirements are laid down for treated raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen, and for certain highly refined products, to avoid current confusion on which certificate to use. The updated and new specific certificates will reduce the administrative burden for importers and border inspection posts by the simplification (only one certificate) and the clarity provided on the certificate to be used. In addition, lists of third countries allowed to import raw materials for gelatine and collagen, collagen and certain highly refined products, are laid down. The first draft proposal contains the requirement to be complied with. The second draft lays down the list of third countries allowed to import and the model certificates.

Products Covered: Meat and meat products (ICS Code: 67.120.10)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 05 September 2015

The purpose of the drafts is to bring together lists of third countries allowed to import certain food of animal origin, and certificates, into one single act for reasons of consistency and clarity. In addition, specific requirements are laid down for treated raw materials for the production of gelatine and collagen, and for certain highly refined products, to avoid current confusion on which certificate to use. The updated and new specific certificates will reduce the administrative burden for importers and border inspection posts by the simplification (only one certificate) and the clarity provided on the certificate to be used. In addition, lists of third countries allowed to import raw materials for gelatine and collagen, collagen and certain highly refined products, are laid down. The first draft proposal contains the requirement to be complied with. The second draft lays down the list of third countries allowed to import and the model certificates.

Products Covered: Meat and meat products (ICS Code: 67.120.10)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 27 July 2015

Draft Resolution regarding a technical regulation to the active ingredient Prochloraz due to its toxicological re-evaluation.

Products Covered: Draft Resolution regarding a technical regulation to the active ingredient Prochloraz due to its toxicological re-evaluation

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 27 July 2015

Draft Resolution regarding a technical regulation to the active ingredient Prochloraz due to its toxicological re-evaluation.

Products Covered: Draft Resolution regarding a technical regulation to the active ingredient Prochloraz due to its toxicological re-evaluation

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 27 July 2015

Draft Resolution regarding a technical regulation to the active ingredient Prochloraz due to its toxicological re-evaluation.

Products Covered: Draft Resolution regarding a technical regulation to the active ingredient Prochloraz due to its toxicological re-evaluation

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 01 September 2015

Pursuant to the Decision establishing the module of phytosanitary requirements for the importation of goods regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food in relation to plant health (Acuerdo por el que se establece el módulo de requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación de mercancías reguladas por la Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación, en materia de sanidad vegetal), published in the Mexican Official Journal on 7 February 2012, the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of elephant grass (Miscanthus x giganteus) rhizomes originating in and coming from the United States of America, established on the basis of a pest risk analysis, have been submitted to public comment. Imports into Mexico of elephant grass rhizomes from the United States of America require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the US National Plant Protection Organization. The rhizomes must also undergo certain chemical treatments and meet specific packaging requirements, as established in the notified text.

Products Covered: Elephant grass (Miscanthus x giganteus) rhizomes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 01 September 2015

Pursuant to the Decision establishing the module of phytosanitary requirements for the importation of goods regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food in relation to plant health (Acuerdo por el que se establece el módulo de requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación de mercancías reguladas por la Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación, en materia de sanidad vegetal), published in the Mexican Official Journal on 7 February 2012, the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of elephant grass (Miscanthus x giganteus) rhizomes originating in and coming from the United States of America, established on the basis of a pest risk analysis, have been submitted to public comment. Imports into Mexico of elephant grass rhizomes from the United States of America require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the US National Plant Protection Organization. The rhizomes must also undergo certain chemical treatments and meet specific packaging requirements, as established in the notified text.

Products Covered: Elephant grass (Miscanthus x giganteus) rhizomes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 01 September 2015

Pursuant to the Decision establishing the module of phytosanitary requirements for the importation of goods regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food in relation to plant health (Acuerdo por el que se establece el módulo de requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación de mercancías reguladas por la Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación, en materia de sanidad vegetal), published in the Mexican Official Journal on 7 February 2012, the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of elephant grass (Miscanthus x giganteus) rhizomes originating in and coming from the United States of America, established on the basis of a pest risk analysis, have been submitted to public comment. Imports into Mexico of elephant grass rhizomes from the United States of America require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the US National Plant Protection Organization. The rhizomes must also undergo certain chemical treatments and meet specific packaging requirements, as established in the notified text.

Products Covered: Elephant grass (Miscanthus x giganteus) rhizomes

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 30 August 2015

The purpose of this Communiqué is to determine the essential composition and labelling rules of food supplements.

Products Covered: Food supplements

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 July 2015 | Final date for Comment: 30 August 2015

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical. Pesticide: Quinclorac

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS: 05.04) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS: 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS: 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS: 10.01, 10.03, 10.04, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS: 12.04, 12.05, 12.07 and 12.12) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification