Regulatory Updates
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Territorial Development "Prohibiting the manufacture, importation, distribution and marketing of detergents or soaps with a phosphorus content exceeding the maximum established limits" (17 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 07 July 2010 | Final date for Comment: 01 September 2010
Prohíbe la fabricación, importación, distribución y comercialización de detergentes o jabones que contengan fósforo por encima de los límites máximos establecidos en el proyecto de resolución, con el fin de prevenir posibles riesgos al ambiente. Establece definiciones, disposiciones en materia de etiquetado del producto, Evaluación de la conformidad, método de ensayo para la toma de muestras y análisis fisicoquímico de los productos, Inspección, Vigilancia y Control; Sanciones; Notificación y Vigencia.
Products Covered: (i) Soap; organic surface active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent; (ii) Organic surface active agents (other than soap); surface active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01; (iii) Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations (3401, 3402, 3405400000, respectively)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Territorial Development "Prohibiting the manufacture, importation, distribution and marketing of detergents or soaps with a phosphorus content exceeding the maximum established limits" (17 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 07 July 2010 | Final date for Comment: 01 September 2010
Prohíbe la fabricación, importación, distribución y comercialización de detergentes o jabones que contengan fósforo por encima de los límites máximos establecidos en el proyecto de resolución, con el fin de prevenir posibles riesgos al ambiente. Establece definiciones, disposiciones en materia de etiquetado del producto, Evaluación de la conformidad, método de ensayo para la toma de muestras y análisis fisicoquímico de los productos, Inspección, Vigilancia y Control; Sanciones; Notificación y Vigencia.
Products Covered: (i) Soap; organic surface active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent; (ii) Organic surface active agents (other than soap); surface active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01; (iii) Scouring pastes and powders and other scouring preparations (3401, 3402, 3405400000, respectively)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Proyecto de Resolución del Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo Territorial "Por medio de la cual se prohíbe la fabricación, importación, distribución y comercialización de detergentes o jabones que contengan fósforo por encima de los límites máximos establecidos" (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Territorial Development "Prohibiting the manufacture, importation, distribution and marketing of detergents and soaps with a phosphorus content exceeding the maximum established limits")
Distribution date: 07 July 2010
The notified draft Resolution prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution and marketing of detergents and soaps with a phosphorus content exceeding the specified maximum limits, with a view to preventing possible environmental risks. The text contains definitions and provisions relating to product labelling, conformity assessment, test methods for sample-taking and physico-chemical product analysis, inspection, monitoring and control, penalties, notification, and validity.
Products Covered: Detergents and soaps for industrial and household purposes (HS tariff item numbers 3401, 3402 and 3405.40.00.00)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Proyecto de Resolución del Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo Territorial "Por medio de la cual se prohíbe la fabricación, importación, distribución y comercialización de detergentes o jabones que contengan fósforo por encima de los límites máximos establecidos" (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Territorial Development "Prohibiting the manufacture, importation, distribution and marketing of detergents and soaps with a phosphorus content exceeding the maximum established limits")
Distribution date: 07 July 2010
The notified draft Resolution prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution and marketing of detergents and soaps with a phosphorus content exceeding the specified maximum limits, with a view to preventing possible environmental risks. The text contains definitions and provisions relating to product labelling, conformity assessment, test methods for sample-taking and physico-chemical product analysis, inspection, monitoring and control, penalties, notification, and validity.
Products Covered: Detergents and soaps for industrial and household purposes (HS tariff item numbers 3401, 3402 and 3405.40.00.00)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Revision of the standards and specifications for foods and food additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 01 July 2010 | Final date for Comment: 30 August 2010
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural chemicals (Azoxystrobin, Cyenopyrafen, Cyflumetofen, Paclobutrazol, Propyrisulfuron and Methoxyfenozide).
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) - Fish and crustaceans (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08) - 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, 08.13 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.05, 09.04, 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, 12.08 and 12.12) - Animal fats (HS Code: 15.02)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS ; ; ACTION: Final Rule; confirmation of effective date. ; ; SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confirming the effective date of 27 April 2010, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of 26 March 2010. The final rule amended the color additive regulations by increasing the permitted use level of bismuth citrate as a color additive in cosmetics intended for coloring hair on the scalp. ; ; DATES: The effective date for the final rule published in the Federal Register of 26 March 2010 (75 FR 14491) is confirmed as 27 April 2010. ; ; URL: ; http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-14598.htm ; http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-14598.pdf ;
Distribution date: 06 July 2010
Products Covered: Hair Dyes (HS: 32-US1; ICS: 71.100)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
KS 2237: 2010 Hydrogen peroxide for industrial use (8 pages, in English).
Distribution date: 06 July 2010 | Final date for Comment: 04 September 2010
Specifies requirements & methods of test for sodium percarbonate.
Products Covered: Hydrogen peroxide (HS: 2847 ICS: 71.100)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Revision of the standards and specifications for foods and food additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 01 July 2010 | Final date for Comment: 30 August 2010
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural chemicals (Azoxystrobin, Cyenopyrafen, Cyflumetofen, Paclobutrazol, Propyrisulfuron and Methoxyfenozide).
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) - Fish and crustaceans (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08) - 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, 08.13 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.05, 09.04, 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, 12.08 and 12.12) - Animal fats (HS Code: 15.02)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Revision of the standards and specifications for foods and food additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 30 June 2010 | Final date for Comment: 29 August 2010
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural chemicals (Imibenconazole, Flusilazole and Metolachlor) and veterinary drugs (Clenbuterol).
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) - Fish and crustaceans (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08, 04.09) - 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, 07.12, 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, 08.13 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.05, 09.04, 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, 12.08 and 12.12) - Animal fats (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06) - Beverages (HS Code: 22.01)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Revision of the standards and specifications for foods and food additives under the Food Sanitation Law (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
Distribution date: 30 June 2010 | Final date for Comment: 29 August 2010
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural chemicals (Imibenconazole, Flusilazole and Metolachlor) and veterinary drugs (Clenbuterol).
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) - Fish and crustaceans (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08, 04.09) - 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, 07.12, 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, 08.13 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.05, 09.04, 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, 12.08 and 12.12) - Animal fats (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06) - Beverages (HS Code: 22.01)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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