Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for alkaline thioglycollic based hair removers.Note: The product may also be referred to as chemical depilatory. This standard does not cover hair removers of the epilatory type and those having metallic sulphides or stannite composition.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330790); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70), Hair remover

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for alkaline thioglycollic based hair removers.Note: The product may also be referred to as chemical depilatory. This standard does not cover hair removers of the epilatory type and those having metallic sulphides or stannite composition.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330790); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70), Hair remover

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for alkaline thioglycollic based hair removers.Note: The product may also be referred to as chemical depilatory. This standard does not cover hair removers of the epilatory type and those having metallic sulphides or stannite composition.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330790); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70), Hair remover

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 29 April 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 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) was registered in the territory of the Yaroslavl region of Russian Federation. In this regard, since 31 May 2023, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the Yaroslavl region of Russian Federation 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 taxidermic treatment (feathered game), the former used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and butchering birds susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), as well as transit through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI). With regard to the above goods shipped before 31 May 2023, the decision to let them pass is made in the usual manner.

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 butchering birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 29 April 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 smallpox was registered in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 18 July 2023, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation of live sheep, goats and other animals susceptible to smallpox sheep and goats; genetic material obtained from them, meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, as well as other products obtained from sheep and goats that have not undergone heat treatment sufficient to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, raw materials and products obtained from sheep and goats that have not undergone heat treatment sufficient to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and processing, hunting trophies of sheep and goats, also from susceptible animal species, feed and feed additives for sheep and goats (except for those subjected to heat treatment at a temperature of at least 70 °C, feed and feed additives of vegetable origin, chemical and microbiological synthesis), as well as transit through the territory of Kazakhstan susceptible to smallpox of live sheep, goats and other animals.

Products Covered: Live sheep, goats and other animals, meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, raw materials and products, used equipment, feed and feed additives for sheep and goats 

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 29 April 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 smallpox was registered in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 18 August 2023, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation of live sheep, goats and other animals susceptible to smallpox sheep and goats; genetic material obtained from them, meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, as well as other products obtained from sheep and goats that have not undergone heat treatment sufficient to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, raw materials and products obtained from sheep and goats that have not undergone heat treatment sufficient to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and processing, hunting trophies of sheep and goats, also from susceptible animal species, feed and feed additives for sheep and goats (except for those subjected to heat treatment at a temperature of at least 70 °C, feed and feed additives of vegetable origin, chemical and microbiological synthesis), as well as transit through the territory of Kazakhstan susceptible to smallpox of live sheep, goats and other animals.

Products Covered: Live sheep, goats and other animals, meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, raw materials and products, used equipment, feed and feed additives for sheep and goats 

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 29 April 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 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) was registered in the territory of Republics of Bashkortostan and Mari El, Vologda region of the Russian Federation. In this regard, since 18 August 2023, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from Republics of Bashkortostan and Mari El, Vologda region of the Russian Federation 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 taxidermic treatment (feathered game), the former used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and butchering birds susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI), as well as transit through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI).

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 butchering birds 

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2023

The Draft Food Regulations 2023 are intended to replace the Food Regulations of 1999, with the overarching aim of fortifying food control framework in Mauritius to align with international food standards. These regulations specify the requirements for the following:·         Food composition and labelling, including labelling requirements for pre-packed food;·         Packages for food, including standards for food grade material, which can be used for packaging;·         Pre-approval permit for any novel food, food produced using gene technology and irradiated food;·         Examination and sampling of food for clearance at border level as well as surveillance at domestic level;·         Food hygiene pertaining to building and facilities, food handling practices and personal hygiene of food handlers;·         Contaminants levels to protect the market from the sale of unsafe food;·         Chilled and frozen food to enable the transport, storage, display and sale of perishable food safely;·         Food additives, which can be used in specific food and at which level;·         Salt, which is allowed for sale;·         Cereal and cereal product for the sale of fortified flour;·         Egg and egg product to ensure their safe consumption;·         Special purpose food for the health protection of infants and children;·         Edible oil or fat concerning saturated fat and trans-fat;·         Mayonnaise and sauce for its their production;·         Milk and milk product to ensure their safety and nutritional quality;·         Meat and meat product processing and sale;·         Fish and fish product, which are safe for human consumption;·         Packaged water and natural mineral water for its their production and sale;·         Food safety management system requirement for food establishments involved in specific types of food, mayonnaise, fish and fish product, meat and meat product, and packaged water and natural mineral water; andfood prohibited for sale in educational institutions, such pre-primary, primary and secondary school.

Products Covered: (HS code(s): 02; 03; 04; 05; 06; 07; 08; 09; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for permanent liquid oxidation hair dyes which are aryl di-amine based.Note: The product may also be referred to as ready for use hair dye. This standard does not apply to powder hair dyes, plant-based hair dyes, hair dye shampoo and metallicbased hair dyes (temporary).

Products Covered: Preparations for use on the hair (excl. shampoos, preparations for permanent waving or straightening and hair lacquers) (HS code(s): 330590); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70); Hair dye

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 12 September 2023 | Final date for Comment: 11 November 2023

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for shaving creams.

Products Covered: Shaving preparations, incl. pre-shave and aftershave products (HS code(s): 330710); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70); Shaving creams

Regulation Type: Regular notification