Distribution date: 22 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The aim of this addendum is to update WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard, DEAS801:2022, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/309, G/TBT/N/KEN/1355, G/TBT/N/RWA/750, G/TBT/N/TZA/873 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1720  was adopted by Uganda on 6 August 2024 as a Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 801:2023, Soya protein products — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, n.e.s.; hide powder, whether or not chromed (excl. organic or inorganic compounds of mercury whether or not chemically defined) (HS code(s): 3504); Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 25 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 24 December 2024

The Procedure for Certification of Spirit Drinks with a Registered Geographical Indication (hereinafter referred to as "the Procedure") defines the mechanism for the certification of a spirit drink with a registered geographical indication (hereinafter referred to as "the spirit drink") and issuance of a certificate of compliance of a spirit drink with a registered geographical indicationthe to specification (hereinafter referred to as "the certificate").In accordance with the Procedure, prior to marketing the spirit drink, the producer of spirit drink shall to conclude an agreement with a certification body that is accredited and listed in the Register of certification bodies in the field of geographical indications and undergo certification of the produced spirit drink to confirm its compliance with the specification. Certification of spirit drinks is provided on a paid contractual basis.The Procedure for certifying the spirit drink includes: submission of an application for certification of the spirit drink with a registered geographical indication in the form set out in Annex 1 to the Procedure; examination of the application and submitted documents by the certification body; approval of the certification control plan for the spirit drinks (hereinafter referred to as "the control plan"); conclusion of a contract on certification in the field of geographical indications of spirit drinks in the form presented on the website of the certification body; conducting certification in accordance with the control plan through an initial or periodic inspection; issuing a reasoned decision on the issue or refusal to issue a certificate; issuing the certificate (in case of a decision to issue a certificate); suspending or withdrawing the certificate (if necessary).The control plan includes the frequency, duration, objects, methods, and means used in the certification process.The objects of inspections are the spirit drink producer, the geographical location of the spirit drink production, raw materials used for the spirit drink production, the composition and methods of the spirit drink production, the physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the spirit drink, any special qualities or other characteristics of the spirit drink (if applicable).The means used in the certification process are determined by the certification body taking into account DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17065:2019 Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services.The validity period of the certificate is determined by the certification body, but may not be less than two years and more than five years.

Products Covered: Spirit drinks

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

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Products Covered: 3923 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics, 4819 packaging made of paper and cardboard,7010 Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods, preserving jars, stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass,6305 Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of all types of textile materials8309 Stoppers, caps and lids, incl. crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers, capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessoriesEx 6909 Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packaging of goods 7310 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment7612 Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipmentEx 3919, Ex 3920, Ex 3921 – wrappings if made of plasticsEx 4804, Ex 4805, Ex 4808, Ex 4813, Ex 4823 – wrappings if made of paperTo note that the above listed products are only in scope of the labelling requirements if they are used as ‘primary packaging’ (regulation 7.1.a) or ‘shipment packaging’ (regulation 7.1.d) of the draft regulations. primary packaging, which is packaging conceived so as to constitute a sales unit to the final user or consumer at the point of purchase;Shipment packaging, which is packaging in addition to primary packaging on items which are sold online or by mail order which are either delivered direct to the purchaser or collected by the purchaser from a shop or other collection point after they have been purchased. 

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 30 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 29 December 2024

Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) is proposing to regulate 2 groups of chemicals and 9 mercury-added products as Hazardous Substances under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and/or EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (EPM (HS) Regulations).  The 2 groups of chemicals have been assessed by the Persistent Organic Pollutant Review Committee (POPRC) of the Stockholm Convention to be persistent organic pollutants that are likely, as a result of their long-range environment transport, to lead to significant adverse human health and/or environmental effects such that global action is warranted. Accordingly, the POPRC has recommended for the 2 groups of chemicals to be listed under Annex A of the Stockholm Convention for elimination. The 9 mercury-added products were adopted into Annex A of the Minamata Convention for phasing out by 1 Jan 2026.  The proposed regulation of the 2 groups of chemicals and 9 mercury-added products under the EPMA and/or EPM (HS) Regulations is planned to take effect in Jun 2025. Once the regulations take effect, importers, manufacturers and distributors of the 2 groups of chemicals and of products containing these chemicals will be required to apply for a Hazardous Substances (HS) licence/permit for the import, export, sale, manufacture, transport, storage and/or use of these chemicals. Accordingly, importers, manufacturers and distributors of the 2 groups of chemicals and products containing these chemicals would have to comply with the requirements on the import, manufacture, sale, transport, storage and/or use of hazardous substances, that are stipulated in the EPMA and EPM (HS) Regs. The import, export and manufacture of the 9 mercury-added products will not be allowed once the regulations take effect. 

Products Covered: Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):S/NChemical Name & IdentityCAS No.HS Code HS Description1Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (chain lengths at least C14 but not exceeding C17)85535-85-938249999Other chemical products & preparations of the chemical or allied industries excluding naphthenic acids their water insoluble salts & their esters29031990Other saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons32081019Varnishes based on polyesters in non-aqueous medium not for dentistry use32081090Other paints based on polyesters in non-aqueous medium & solutions defined in Note 4 of Chapter 32 based on polyesters32082090Other paints & varnishes in non-aqueous medium & solutions defined in Note 4 of Chapter 32 based on acrylic or vinyl polymers34031111Lubricating oil preparations for treatment of materials in liquid form containing by weight less than 70% of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils34031912Lubricating preparations with silicone oil in liquid form not for aircraft engines containing by weight less than 70% of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils34031919Other lubricating preparations not for aircraft engines in liquid form containing by weight less than 70% of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils not elsewhere specified34039111Preparations for treatment of materials in liquid form containing silicone oil not containing petroleum or bituminous mineral oils34039119Other preparations for treatment of materials in liquid form not containing silicone oil not containing petroleum or bituminous mineral oils34039912Lubricating preparations with silicone oil in liquid form not containing petroleum or bituminous mineral oil34039919Other lubricating preparations in liquid form not containing petroleum or bituminous mineral oil not elsewhere specified38112110Additives for lubricating oil containing petroleum or oils from bituminous minerals for retail38112190Additives for lubricating oil containing petroleum or oils from bituminous minerals not for retail38112900Additives for lubricating oil not containing petroleum or oils form bituminous materials38122000Compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials2Perfluorononanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*375-95-129159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials3Perfluorodecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*335-76-229159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials4Perfluoroundecylic acid, its salts and related compounds*2058-94-829159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials5Perfluorododecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*307-55-129159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials6Perfluorotridecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*72629-94-829159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials7Perfluorotetradecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*376-06-729159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials8Perfluoropentadecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*141074-63-729159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials9Perfluorohexadecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*67905-19-529159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials10Perfluoroheptadecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*57475-95-329159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials11Perfluorooctadecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*16517-11-629159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials12Perfluorononadecanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*133921-38-729159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials13Perfluoroeicosanoic acid, its salts and related compounds*68310-12-329159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials14Perfluoroheneicosanoic acid, its salts and related compounds2920913-30-829159090Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids & their anhydride halide peroxides peroxyacids & their halogenated sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivatives38229090Other diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents excluding heading 3006 & certified reference materials15Compact fluorescent lamps with an integrated ballast (CFL.i) for general lighting purposes that are ≤ 30 watts with a mercury content not exceeding 5 mg per lamp burner  -85393110Tubes for compact fluorescent hot cathode lamps excluding ultraviolet lamps85393130Compact fluorescent hot cathode lamps with built-in ballast excluding ultraviolet lamps85393190 Other discharge fluorescent hot cathode lamps excluding ultraviolet lamps85393910Other tubes for compact discharge fluorescent lamps85393990            Other discharge lamps excluding ultraviolet lamps  16Cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps of all lengths for electronic displays            -85393940  Other fluorescent cold cathode lamps85393990Other discharge lamps excluding ultraviolet lamps85287292 Colour television receivers LCD, LED or flat panel display type not battery operated85285200 Other monitors capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with automatic data processing system of heading 847185393920Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLS) for backlighting of flat panel displays17Strain gauges to be used in plethysmographs -90279000Microtomes & parts and accessories thereof 18The following electrical and electronic measuring devices except those installed in large-scale equipment or those used for high precision measurement, where no suitable mercury free alternative is available: •Melt pressure transducers, melt pressure transmitters and melt pressure sensors -90262090Other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking pressure     19Mercury vacuum pumps -84141000 Vacuum pumps20Tyre balancers and wheel weights -90311000 Machines for balancing mechanical parts87087095Other road wheels & parts & accessories thereof for vehicles of heading 870187087096Other road wheels & parts & accessories thereof for vehicles of heading 8702 or 870487087097Other road wheels & parts & accessories thereof for vehicles of heading 870387087099Other road wheels & parts & accessories thereof for vehicles of heading 870521Photographic film and paper -37011000Photographic plates and film in the flat sensitised unexposed of any material excluding paper paperboard or textiles for x-ray37013000Other photographic plates and film in the flat sensitised unexposed of any material excluding paper paperboard or textiles with any side over 255 mm37019110Photographic plates and film in the flat sensitised unexposed of any material excluding paper paperboard or textiles for colour photography in printing industry37019190Other photographic plates and film in the flat sensitised unexposed of any material excluding paper paperboard or textiles for colour photography37019910Other photographic plates and film in the flat sensitised unexposed of any material excluding paper paperboard or textiles for use in printing industry37019990Other photographic plates and film in the flat sensitised unexposed of any material excluding paper paperboard or textiles not elsewhere specified37021000Photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles for x-ray37023100Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width not over 105mm for colour photography 37023200Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width not over 105mm with silver halide emulsion 37023900Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width not over 105mm nes37024100Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width over 610 mm length over 200 m for colour photography37024210Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width over 610 mm length over 200m excl colour photography suitable for medical or veterinary or printing industry 37024290Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width over 610 mm length over 200m in other forms37024300Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width over 610 mm length not over 200 m 37024400Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles without perforations of width over 105 mm but not over 610 mm 37025220Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width not over 16 mm for use in cinematography 37025290Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width not over 16 mm for colour photography excl for use in cinematography 37025300Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 16 mm but not over 35 mm & length not over 30 m for colour photography for slides37025440Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 16 to 35 mm & length up to 30 m colour photography excl slides but in medical surgical dental veterinary sciences/printing industry37025490Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 16 mm but not over 35 mm & length not over 30 m for colour photography excl for slides 37025520Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 16 mm but not over 35 mm & length over 30 m for colour photography for use in cinematography 37025550Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 16 mm to 35 mm & length over 30 m for colour photography in medical surgical dental veterinary sciences or printing industry 37025590Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 16 mm but not over 35 mm & length over 30 m for colour photography 37025620Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm for colour photography for use in cinematography 37025690Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm for colour photography excl for use in cinematography 37029610Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width not over 35 mm & length not over 30 m for use in cinematography 37029690Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width not over 35 mm & length not over 30 m excl for use in cinematography 37029710Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm & length over 30 m for use in cinematography 37029790Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm & length over 30 m excl for use in cinematography 37029810Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm for use in cinematography 37029830Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm & length of 120 m or more excl for use in cinematography 37029890Other photographic film in rolls sensitised unexposed of any material excl paper paperboard or textiles of width over 35 mm37031010Photographic paper paperboard & textiles sensitised unexposed in rolls of width over 610 mm but not over 1000 mm 37031090Photographic paper paperboard & textiles sensitised unexposed in rolls of width over 1000 mm 37032000Photographic paper paperboard & textiles sensitised unexposed in rolls of width not over 610 mm for colour photography37039000Photographic paper paperboard & textiles sensitised unexposed in rolls of width not over 610 mm 37040010X-ray plates or film, exposed but not developed37040090Photographic plates film paper paperboard & textiles exposed but not developed excl x ray plates or film37050010X-ray, exposed and developed other than cinematographic film37050020Microfilm, exposed and developed other than cinematographic film37050030Photographic plates and film exposed and developed for offset reproduction excl cinematographic film37050090Photographic plates and film exposed and developed excl cinematographic film x ray microfilm and offset reproduction22Propellant for satellites and spacecraft  -36010000 Propellent powders23Very high accuracy capacitance and loss measurement bridges and high frequency radio frequency switches and relays in monitoring and control instruments with a maximum mercury content of 20 mg per bridge switch or relay, except those used for research and development purposes-90308410Instruments & apparatus (with a recording device) for measuring/checking electrical quantities on printed circuit boards (pcb) or printed wiring boards (pwb) and printed circuit assemblies (pca)90308490Other instruments & apparatus (with a recording device) for measuring or checking electrical quantities90308910Instruments & apparatus (without a recording device) for measuring or checking electrical quantities on printed circuit boards (pcb) or printed wiring boards (pwb) & printed circuit assemblies (pca)90308990Other instruments & apparatus (without a recording device) for measuring or checking electrical quantities90321000 Thermostats85353019  Other isolating switches & make & break switches for a voltage over 1KV but not over 40KV85353020Other isolating switches & make & break switches for a voltage of 66KV or more85353090Other isolating switches & make & break switches for a voltage over 40KV but less than 66KV84769090Parts of automatic goods vending machines84762100Automatic beverage vending machines with heating or refrigerating devices84762900Automatic beverage vending machines with no heating or refrigerating devices84768100Other goods vending machine incorporating heating or refrigerating devices84768990Other goods vending machine with no heating or refrigerating devices85364140Relays for a voltage not over 60V & for a current of less than 16A85364199Other relays for a voltage not over 60V & for a current of 16A or more85364990Relays for a voltage over 60V but not over 1kV85365033Other inrush switches etc for a voltage not over 1kV & for a current of less than 16A85365039Other inrush switches etc for a voltage not over 1kV85365099Other switches for a voltage not over 1kV & for a current of 16A or more90308290Other Instruments & apparatus for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices90309090Parts & Accessories of instruments & apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities or alpha beta gamma x-ray cosmic or ionising radiations90309040Parts & Accessories of other instruments & apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities on printed circuit boards (PCD) or printed wiring boards (PWB) & printed circuit assemblies (PCA) 90319090Other parts & accessories of measuring or checking instruments appliances and machines in chapter 9085177932Parts of other printed circuit boards assembled of goods for radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy85176261Other transmission apparatus for radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy not elsewhere specified85177939Parts of other printed circuit boards assembly of goods of heading 8517 (excl those for line/radio telephony or line/radio telegraphy)85176292Other machines for reception conversion & transmission or regeneration of voice images or other data for radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy85176253Other transmission apparatus for radio-telephony or radio-telegraphy incorporating reception apparatus*        As related salt and compound are too broad to give an exhaustive list, only sub-headings are included.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

Addendum     of    Mandatory Implementation    of     Indonesia     National     Standard     under G/TBT/N/IDN/76/Add.1 dated 13 February 2014 for Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 65/M-IND/PER/12/2013 concerning Mandatory Implementation of SNI for Calsium Carbide,  has  been revoked  and  replaced by  Regulation  of Minister  of  Industry No. 13 Year 2024 concerning  Mandatory Implementation  of  Indonesia National  Standard  for  Calcium Carbide. The Regulation covers  the issuance of SNI certificate using type 5 certification scheme, production process assessment and implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and including  product quality testing based on SNI 2861:2021 for Calcium Carbide (HS Codes: 2849.10.00).  Domestic or imported calcium carbide product that has been produced before this Ministerial Regulation comes into effect can still be distributed up to a maximum of 12 (twelve) months from the date of enforcement. 

Products Covered: HS. 2849.10.00.00

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 31 October 2024 | Final date for Comment: 30 December 2024

The notified text contains general principles for obtaining the Unified Sanitary Registration (RSU) Certificate for veterinary inputs for use in aquaculture, as an official guarantee of their quality, safety, security, efficiency and effectiveness for G/SPS/N/ECU/354 - 2 - use in the aquaculture production chain. The notified text also describes processes related to the post-registration control programme applicable during the period of validity of the Unified Sanitary Registration Certificate.

Products Covered: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of Chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption (HS code: 05.11); algae, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground, not elsewhere specified or included (HS code: 12.12); yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 30.02) (HS code: 21.02); flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption (HS code: 23.01); preparations of a kind used in animal feeding (HS code: 23.09); provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent (HS code: 29.36); antibiotics (HS code: 29.41); cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products (HS code: 30.02); animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products (HS code: 31.01); Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg (HS code: 31.05); peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included (HS code: 35.04); Enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included (HS code: 35.07); fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale (HS code: 38.08)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 31 December 2024

These regulations introduce a ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic for domestic purposes subject to exceptions. These regulations will apply to all businesses that operate in Northern Ireland. A "wet wipe" means a non-woven piece of fabric which has been pre-wetted, and which is not designed or intended to be re-used. Under these regulations "plastic" means a material consisting of polymer as defined in Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), to which additives or other substances may have been added, and which can function as a main structural component of final products, with the exception of natural polymers that have not been chemically modified.These restrictions will not apply to:The manufacture or import of wet wipes containing plastic.Supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic, for the purpose of some business-to-business sales, as specified in the regulations.The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic by a retail pharmacy business, subject to exemptions.The supply of wet wipes containing plastic for use for medical purposes by or under the direction of a healthcare professional or by a healthcare professional for medical purposes.These regulations will apply in Northern Ireland. The other UK nations, England, Scotland and Wales will introduce their own legislation with the same intent and scope to ban wet wipes containing plastic in each of their respective nations.Breach of these prohibitions will be an offence under the regulations and will lead to a summary conviction of a fine. The draft legislation provides a transition period of 18 months for industry and retailers.

Products Covered: 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 3401. (HS 3402) Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers) HS 3808)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 03 January 2025

This document specifies the chemical name, molecular formula and relative molecular weight of zinc glycinate, specifies the technical requirements, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, transportation, storage and shelf life of feed additive zinc glycinate, and describes the sampling and test methods.This document applies to feed additive zinc glycine products which are produced by chemical reaction with glycine and zinc sulfate as raw materials.

Products Covered: Zinc glycinate (HS code(s): 230990); (ICS code(s): 65.120)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 03 January 2025

This document specifies the chemical name, molecular formula, relative molecular weight and structural formula of Zinc threoninate chelate, specifies the technical requirements, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, transportation, storage and shelf life of feed additive Zinc threoninate chelate, and describes the sampling and test methods.This document applies to feed additive Zinc threoninate chelate products which are produced by chemical reaction with threonine and Zinc oxide as raw materials.

Products Covered: Zinc threoninate chelate (HS code(s): 23); (ICS code(s): 65.120)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 November 2024 | Final date for Comment: 03 January 2025

This document specifies terms and definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, decision rules, marking, transportation and storage of oral care and cleansing products.This document applies to oral care and cleansing products, including toothpaste, tooth powder, oral rinses, tooth strips, tooth whitening gel, denture cleanser and other daily products used for human teeth, oral mucosa or denture.

Products Covered: Toothpaste, dentifrice, oral rinses, tooth strips, tooth whitening gel, denture cleanser (HS code(s): 3306); (ICS code(s): 71.100.40)

Regulation Type: Regular notification