Distribution date: 20 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 28 April 2025

In the notifications G/TBT/N/IND/298, dated 13 September 2023 and G/TBT/IND/298/Corr.1, dated 12 October 2023, Item 6 should read (changes in bold): 6.Description of content: Ethylene oxide is used in organic synthesis, especially in the production of ethylene glycol. It forms starting material for the manufacture of acrylonitrile and non-ionic surfactants. It is also used as a fumigant for foodstuffs and in textiles and pharmaceutical industry. So, for protection of human health and environment, the BIS standard of Ethylene oxide needs to be made mandatory.The locally manufactured or imported Ethylene Oxide shall conform to the Indian Standard (IS 5573: 1984) and shall bear the standard mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The use of standard mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority

Products Covered: Ethylene Oxide (HS CODE – 29101000)

Regulation Type: Corrigendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 24 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 28 April 2025

The draft of January 2021 has been simplified according to received comments, and some deletion has been made for the classification of tooth paste and requirements of testing reports.

Products Covered: Toothpaste

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 28 April 2025

Draft resolution 1136, 26 December 2022 - previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1467  - which is regarded to a proposal to define the general guidelines for the pilot implementation of the optimized analysis procedure, based on risk criteria, to confirm the suitability of the documentation submitted to Anvisa for marketing authorization and post-marketing authorization changes to medicines., was adopted as Resolution 823, 19 October 2023. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6531732/RDC_823_2023_.pdf/097b9a99-6230-4f87-ba03-2c0738c4860f  

Products Covered: Medicaments (ICS code(s): 11.120.10)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 November 2023

The chemical treatment specifications to manage regulated insects and mites on imported Actinidia dormant cuttings have been amended in Appendix 1: Approved insecticide treatments and Appendix 2: Approved miticide treatments in the MPI import health standard Actinidia plants for planting.The summary of the changes are as follows:  More chemical treatment options to manage insects have been added. Malathion (as a new chemical in Organophosphate chemical group) Cyantraniliprole (this is a new chemical in a new chemical group Diamides) Esfenvalerate and Lambda-cyhalothrin (as two new chemicals in Synthetic pyrethroids chemical group)  2. The chemical treatment options to manage mites have been amended.Single treatment options are reduced from four to two treatment options Combined treatment options increased from four to six treatment options Dicofol, Milbemectin, Bifenazate and Etoxasole removed as chemical treatment options for mites. The wording of the methyl bromide treatment requirements for insects and mites have been amended to improve clarity of the existing specifications.

Products Covered: Dormant cuttings imported as Actinidia plants for planting  

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 November 2023

The chemical treatment specifications to manage regulated insects and mites on imported Persea americana leafless cuttings have been amended in schedule 3: Approved insecticide treatments and Schedule 4: Approved miticide treatments in the MPI import health standard Persea americana plants for planting.The summary of the changes are as follows:  More chemical treatment options to manage insects have been added. Malathion (as a new chemical in Organophosphate chemical group) Cyantraniliprole (this is a new chemical in a new chemical group Diamides) Esfenvalerate and Lambda-cyhalothrin (as two new chemicals in Synthetic pyrethroids chemical group) 2. The chemical treatment options to manage mites have been amended.Single treatment options are reduced from four to two treatment options Combined treatment options increased from four to six treatment options Dicofol, Milbemectin, Bifenazate and Etoxasole removed as chemical treatment options for mites.3. The wording of the methyl bromide treatment requirements for insects and mites have been amended to improve clarity of the existing specifications.

Products Covered: Leafless cuttings imported as Persea americana plants for planting  

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 November 2023

The chemical treatment specifications to manage regulated insects and mites on imported Prunus dormant cuttings have been amended in schedule 3: Approved insecticide treatments and Schedule 4: Approved miticide treatments in the MPI import health standard Prunus plants for planting.The summary of the changes are as follows:  More chemical treatment options to manage insects have been added. Malathion (as a new chemical in Organophosphate chemical group) Cyantraniliprole (this is a new chemical in a new chemical group Diamides) Esfenvalerate and Lambda-cyhalothrin (as two new chemicals in Synthetic pyrethroids chemical group)  2.  The chemical treatment options to manage mites have been amended.Single treatment options are reduced from four to two treatment options Combined treatment options increased from four to six treatment options Dicofol, Milbemectin, Bifenazate and Etoxasole removed as chemical treatment options for mites  3. The wording of the methyl bromide treatment requirements for insects and mites have been amended to improve clarity of the existing specifications.

Products Covered: Prunus plants for planting imported as dormant cuttings

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 November 2023

The chemical treatment specifications to manage regulated insects and mites on imported Citrus leafless cuttings have been amended in schedule 3: Approved insecticide treatments and Schedule 4: Approved miticide treatments in the MPI import health standard Citrus plants for planting.The summary of the changes are as follows:  More chemical treatment options to manage insects have been added. Malathion (as a new chemical in Organophosphate chemical group) Cyantraniliprole (this is a new chemical in a new chemical group Diamides) Esfenvalerate and Lambda-cyhalothrin (as two new chemicals in Synthetic pyrethroids chemical group)  2. The chemical treatment options to manage mites have been amended.Single treatment options are reduced from four to two treatment options Combined treatment options increased from four to six treatment options Dicofol, Milbemectin, Bifenazate and Etoxasole removed as chemical treatment options for mites3. The wording of the methyl bromide treatment requirements for insects and mites have been amended to improve clarity of the existing specifications.

Products Covered: Leafless cuttings imported as Citrus plants for planting

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 09 November 2023

Topic 1The chemical treatment specifications to manage regulated insects and mites on imported whole plants and cuttings have been amended in section 2.2.1.6 Pesticide treatments for whole plants and cuttings in the 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock import health standard.The summary of the changes are as follows:  More chemical treatment options to manage insects have been added. Malathion (as a new chemical in Organophosphate chemical group) Cyantraniliprole (this is a new chemical in a new chemical group Diamides) Esfenvalerate and Lambda-cyhalothrin (as two new chemicals in Synthetic pyrethroids chemical group)  2. The chemical treatment options to manage mites have been amended.Single treatment options are reduced from four to two treatment options Combined treatment options increased from four to six treatment options Dicofol, Milbemectin, Bifenazate and Etoxasole removed as chemical treatment options for mites 3. The wording of the methyl bromide treatment requirements for insects and mites have been amended to improve clarity of the existing specifications. Topic 2The Ministry for Primary Industries is suspending the import requirements for plants for planting listed below. These commodities cannot be imported into New Zealand until the import requirements have been reviewed and the suspension has been lifted.Ananas comosus whole plants and cuttings onlyArtocarpus heterophyllus plants in vitroDurio zibethinus whole plants, cuttings and plants in vitroGarcinia mangostana whole plants, cuttings and plants in vitroMangifera indica whole plants and plants in vitroMusa spp. whole plants and plants in vitroNephelium lappaceum whole plants, cuttings and plants in vitroPlinia cauliflora whole plants and plants in vitroPyrus communis cuttingsRibes spp. whole plants Topic 3The Ministry for Primary Industries is implementing emergency measures for Ananas comosus plants in vitro which includes testing and certification pre-export or testing and inspection in Level 2 post-entry quarantine in New Zealand. 

Products Covered: Whole plants, cuttings, and plants in vitro imported as plants for planting

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 26 December 2023

These measures will amend the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as applicable in GB (“the Cosmetics Regulations”) as they apply in [England, Wales and Scotland]. They will amend permitted levels of certain chemicals in the Cosmetics Regulations.  We will be amending the Cosmetics Regulations to permit the use butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) up to a maximum concentration of 0.1% in toothpastes, 0.001% in mouthwashes and other leave-on oral care products, and 0.8% in all other cosmetic products. 

Products Covered: Cosmetics products are defined by Article 2(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.  ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 October 2023 | Final date for Comment: 28 April 2025

MAPA/SDA Ordinance No. 724, 23 December 2022 that approves technical regulation on the identity and quality requirements for hamburgers, notified as G/TBT/N/BRA/1275/Add.1 was amended by MAPA/SDA Ordinance No. 916, 20 October 2023.

Products Covered: Prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals (excl. sausages and similar products, finely homogenised preparations put up for retail sale as infant food or for dietetic purposes, in containers of a net weight of

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification