Regulatory Updates
Resolución 04/2008 sobre la "Anulación de los Registros para Comercialización y Uso en Animales de Furazolidona, Olanquindox y Carbadox" (Resolution No. 04/2008 cancelling registrations for the marketing and use in animals of furazolidone, olaquindox and carbadox)
Distribution date: 09 April 2009
The notified Resolution cancels all registrations and authorization in respect of the importation, marketing, storage, transport and use in animals of the products furazolidone, olaquindox and carbadox and of any other substance with a similar formula or similar active ingredients.
Products Covered: Furazolidone, olaquindox and carbadox
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Decreto No. 521-06 sobre el "Reglamento para el Registro de Establecimientos y Medicamentos Veterinarios" (Decree No. 521-06 concerning the "Regulations Governing the Registration of Veterinary Establishments and Medicines")
Distribution date: 09 April 2009
This document contains guidelines on how the Directorate-General of Livestock is to regulate and monitor the veterinary establishment registration and inspection process and the marketing and use of veterinary medicines. The document also establishes the National Commission for the Regulation and Control of Veterinary Establishments and Medicines and describes its structure and functions.
Products Covered: Veterinary medicines
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Medida sanitaria sobre el comercio y la movilización intrasubregional y con terceros países de aves y sus productos
Distribution date: 09 April 2009 | Final date for Comment: 24 April 2009
La República de Colombia comunica con relación al proyecto de Resolución de la Secretaría General de la Comunidad Andina "Norma Sanitaria Andina para el comercio y la movilización intrasubregional y con terceros países de aves y sus productos", notificado el 19 de febrero de 2009 por la Organización Mundial del Comercio mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/SPS/N/COL/167, que la fecha para la presentación de observaciones ha sido prorrogada hasta el próximo 24 de abril de 2009.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Interim Marketing Authorization regarding the use of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products, other that those for use in infant formula
Distribution date: 08 April 2009 | Final date for Comment: 11 June 2009
Health Canada has received a submission to permit the use of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products, other that those for use in infant formula, at a maximum level of use of 0.3% of dried whey products. Evaluation of available data supports the safety and effectiveness of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in the production of this food product. Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to permit the use of calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide in liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products, other than those for use in infant formula, at a maximum level of use of 0.3% of dried whey products. As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization is being issued to permit the immediate use of calcium sulphate, as indicated above, while the regulatory process is undertaken to amend the Regulations. The proposed regulatory amendments would be enabling measures to allow the sale of additional foods containing calcium sulphate as a carrier of benzoyl peroxide. The amendments are supported by the safety assessment and would have a low impact on the economy and on the environment. Consequently, the regulatory amendments may proceed directly to final approval and publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II.
Products Covered: Liquid whey and dried whey products (ICS Codes 67.100, 67.220)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Title: National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings ; ; AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ; ; ACTION: Proposed Rule ; ; SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to amend the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings (aerosol coatings reactivity rule), which establishes national reactivity-based emission standards for the aerosol coatings category (aerosol spray paints) under section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act. This proposed action amends Table 2A of the aerosol coatings reactivity rule by adding compounds and associated reactivity factors based on petitions we received; and by clarifying which volatile organic compounds are to be quantified in compliance determinations. Additionally, we are proposing certain changes related to the notice required for a company to certify that it will assume the responsibility for compliance with record keeping and reporting requirements for a regulated entity, and taking comment on whether to change who is liable following such certification. This action also proposes minor revisions and corrections to the aerosol coatings reactivity rule. ; ; DATES: Comments must be received on or before 4 May 2009, unless a public hearing is requested by 13 April 2009. If a hearing is requested on the proposed rule, written comments must be received by 18 May 2009. ; ; Contact: ; Ms. J. Kaye Whitfield ; U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03) ; Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 USA ; T: 919-541-2509 ; Fax: 919-541-3470 ; Email: whitfield.kaye@epa.gov ; ; Full text at: ; http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-7300.htm ; http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-7300.pdf ;
Distribution date: 08 April 2009
Products Covered: Aerosol spray coatings (HS: 29; ICS: 87.040, 87.060, 71.100, 71.080, 13.020)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Draft Law on Veterinary Medical Products, .
Distribution date: 01 April 2009 | Final date for Comment: 31 May 2009
Draft Law on Veterinary Medical Products lays down conditions and procedures for manufacturing and marketing authorization, labelling and packaging insert, import, possession, distribution, supply and dispersing of veterinary products, as well as organization of official controls thereon.
Products Covered: Veterinary medical products (HS 3003)
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 April 2009 | Final date for Comment: 31 May 2009
Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for chlorantraniliprole, metaflumizone, methyl iodide and paromomycin.
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 (HS Code 04.01) ・ 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 and 07.10) ・ Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes 08.02, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11, 08.13 and 08.14) ・ Tea (HS Code 09.02) ・ Cereals (HS Code 10.06) ・ Oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes 12.01 and 12.07)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft Law on Veterinary Medical Products
Distribution date: 27 March 2009 | Final date for Comment: 26 May 2009
Regulation on conditions and procedures for manufacturing and marketing authorization, labelling and packaging insert, import, possession, distribution, supply and dispersing of veterinary medical products, as well as organization of official controls thereon.
Products Covered: Veterinary medical products (HS Code: 3003)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
National Standard of the P.R.C., Fireworks and Firecracker Labeling
Distribution date: 27 March 2009 | Final date for Comment: 26 May 2009
This standard specifies the labeling requirements for fireworks and firecracker article, its inner packaging and outer packaging. ; This standard is applicable to the labeling and inspection of marks for fireworks and firecracker article, inner packaging and outer packaging ;
Products Covered: Fireworks and firecracker ; ICS: 71.100.30 HS: 36041000 ;
Regulation Type: Regular notification
La República de Colombia comunica con relación al proyecto de "(…) reglamento técnico sobre los requisitos que deben cumplir las pastas para lavar loza " del Ministerio de la Protección Social, notificado el 23 de mayo de 2003 por la Organización Mundial del Comercio mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/COL/40, que éste ha sido expedido el 19 de junio de 2007, mediante la Resolución Nº 1975 del Ministerio de la Protección Social. ; ; Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, Dirección de Regulación, Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación: ; ; Punto de Contacto ; ; Responsable: Daniel Héctor Rico R. ; Calle 28 Nº 13A - 15, tercer piso ; Bogotá, D.C., Colombia ; Email: drico@mincomercio.gov.co ; Tel: +(571) 6067676, Ext.1690 ; Fax: +(571) 2410480 ;
Distribution date: 23 March 2009
Products Covered: Dishwashing paste (340540)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
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