Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 11 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 10 August 2014

<p><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;font-size:9pt;"><span>Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 929 dealing with </span></span><span lang="EN-GB">lubrication of machines coming in contact with food</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">. This draft standard revision is based on the international </span><span lang="EN-GB">specifications provided by FAO/WHO for mineral oils and adopted by the Codex Alimentarius entitled:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;"><span>FAO/WHO-FAO JECFA - Monograph 1 (2006)&nbsp;MINERAL OIL - HIGH VISCOSITY</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;"><span>FAO/WHO-FAO JECFA - Monograph 13 (2012)&nbsp;MINERAL OIL - MEDIUM VISCOSITY</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;font-size:9pt;"><span>The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follows:</span></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;"><span>Reduces the range of allowed viscosity;</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;"><span>Deletes the paragraph dealing with standard compatibility;</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;"><span>Deletes&nbsp;the paragraph dealing with sampling for oil characteristics test and instead requires to sample according to the American Standard ASTM D4057-06;</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:9pt;"><span>Changes the requirements and the test methods.</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:x-small;font-face:Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;font-size:9pt;"><span>Both the old standard and the new revised standard will apply for 1 year from date of entry into force. During this time product may be tested either according to the old or the revised standard.</span></span></span></p>

Products Covered: White mineral oil for use in contact with food

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 04 August 2014

This standard concerns all types of pastries and bread. This standard contains the terms and definitions, technical requirements, packaging and labelling, etc.

Products Covered: Pastries and bread

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 04 August 2014

This standard concerns all types of pastries and bread. This standard contains the terms and definitions, technical requirements, packaging and labelling, etc.

Products Covered: Pastries and bread

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 04 August 2014

This standard concerns all types of cookies and crackers. This standard contains the terms and definitions, technical requirements, packaging and labelling, etc.

Products Covered: Cookies and crackers

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 04 August 2014

This standard concerns all types of cookies and crackers. This standard contains the terms and definitions, technical requirements, packaging and labelling, etc.

Products Covered: Cookies and crackers

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 04 August 2014

This standard applies to acid casein, rennet casein and membrane separated casein. This standard prescribes the terms and definitions, technical requirements, etc.

Products Covered: Casein

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 June 2014 | Final date for Comment: 04 August 2014

This standard applies to acid casein, rennet casein and membrane separated casein. This standard prescribes the terms and definitions, technical requirements, etc.

Products Covered: Casein

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 May 2014 | Final date for Comment: 26 July 2014

The notified text establishes the sanitary requirements governing bio-infectious waste management.

Products Covered: ICS number: 13.060.20

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 May 2014 | Final date for Comment: 26 July 2014

The notified text establishes the sanitary requirements governing bio-infectious waste management.

Products Covered: ICS number: 13.060.20

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 May 2014 | Final date for Comment: 26 July 2014

The notified proposal establishes (i) the requirements to be met by tobacco products and their packaging; (ii) marketing restrictions and prohibitions, including the prohibition of sale to and by minors, and test purchases; (iii) restrictions on advertising, promotion and sponsorship; (iv) mandatory declarations and warnings; (v) tasks of competent authorities, data processing and financing for implementation. The implementing provisions will be drafted in an ordinance at a later stage . ; ;

Products Covered: Tobacco products including those composed of parts of leaves from Nicotiana (tobacco) plants, intended mainly for smoking, inhalation, snuffing or chewing (relevant tariff item number: 2401.1010-2403.9090). Electronic cigarettes are classed as tobacco products and fall within the scope of the new law (relevant tariff item numbers: (i) Vaporizer: 8516.7900; (ii) Atomizer: 8543.7000; (iii) Nicotine-free liquid cartridges: 3824.9098; (iv) Nicotine liquid cartridges: 3824.9098). ;

Regulation Type: Regular notification