Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 02 February 2015 | Final date for Comment: 03 April 2015

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide - Clothianidin

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 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 Codes: 04.01, 04.07 and 04.08) - Products of animal origin (HS Codes: 05.04) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.13 and 07.14) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12) - Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06) - Cacao and cacao preparations (HS Codes: 18.01)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 31 March 2015

The notified Salvadorian Technical Standard establishes the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of and the nutritional specifications for the following fortified foods: sugar, salt for human and animal consumption, nixtamalized maize (corn) flour and pasta.

Products Covered: International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 67.040

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 31 March 2015

The notified Salvadorian Technical Standard establishes the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of and the nutritional specifications for the following fortified foods: sugar, salt for human and animal consumption, nixtamalized maize (corn) flour and pasta.

Products Covered: International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 67.040

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 30 March 2015

This standard is suitable for detergent used for food. It sets the general requirements for detergent regarding food safety. According to the application, detergent products are divided into two classes, A and B, each with their own requirements. Class A means the detergent product is used for washing food directly and Class B means the detergent product is used for cleaning tableware and food contact tools, equipment, food packaging materials and containers. The standard mainly sets requirements for raw materials (surfactants, preservatives, colorants and essences), products (Arsenic, heavy metals, methanol, formaldehyde, total plate count and coliforms) and labelling.

Products Covered: 71.100.40

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 30 March 2015

This standard is suitable for detergent used for food. It sets the general requirements for detergent regarding food safety. According to the application, detergent products are divided into two classes, A and B, each with their own requirements. Class A means the detergent product is used for washing food directly and Class B means the detergent product is used for cleaning tableware and food contact tools, equipment, food packaging materials and containers. The standard mainly sets requirements for raw materials (surfactants, preservatives, colorants and essences), products (Arsenic, heavy metals, methanol, formaldehyde, total plate count and coliforms) and labelling.

Products Covered: 71.100.40

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 29 March 2015

This standard applies to food additive lemon oil obtained from the fresh fruits of Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f. by cold-grinding method. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.].

Products Covered: Food additive Lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.]

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 29 March 2015

This standard applies to food additive lemon oil obtained from the fresh fruits of Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f. by cold-grinding method. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.].

Products Covered: Food additive Lemon oil [Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f.]

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 January 2015

<p>La Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-068-SCT-2-2014 descrita en la presente notificación, expone las Condiciones de Seguridad Físico Mecánicas requeridas en México para la circulación de los vehículos en las vías generales de comunicación de jurisdicción federal, cuyo cumplimiento es de carácter obligatorio.</p><p>Contiene Tablas de Descripción por Sistema y Componente Mecánico, las cuales detallan las especificaciones físico-mexicanas requeridas para circular en vías generales de comunicación dentro de la jurisdicción de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.</p>

Products Covered: VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING-STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF (HS code(s): 87)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 January 2015

<p>La Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-068-SCT-2-2014 descrita en la presente notificación, expone las Condiciones de Seguridad Físico Mecánicas requeridas en México para la circulación de los vehículos en las vías generales de comunicación de jurisdicción federal, cuyo cumplimiento es de carácter obligatorio.</p><p>Contiene Tablas de Descripción por Sistema y Componente Mecánico, las cuales detallan las especificaciones físico-mexicanas requeridas para circular en vías generales de comunicación dentro de la jurisdicción de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos.</p>

Products Covered: VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING-STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF (HS code(s): 87)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 January 2015 | Final date for Comment: 28 March 2015

This standard applies to food additive lavender oil obtained from Lavandula angustifolia flowers. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia).

Products Covered: Food additive Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Regulation Type: Regular notification