Distribution date: 06 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was registered in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions of France. In this regard, since 19 November 2024, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions of France of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy (game birds), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as for transit from the above territory through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 06 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), an outbreak of avian influenza was registered in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Emilia Romagna regions of Italy. In this regard, since 13 November 2024, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Emilia Romagna regions of Italy of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy treatment (feathered game), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as on the transit of live poultry from the above-mentioned territory through the territory of Kazakhstan. 

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 06 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was registered in Bács-Kiskun, Komárom-Esztegrom, Baranya, Fejér and Hajdú-Bihar counties of Hungary. In this regard, since 19 November 2024, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of Bács-Kiskun, Komárom-Esztegrom, Baranya, Fejér and Hajdú-Bihar counties of Hungary of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy (game birds), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as for transit from the above territory through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 06 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza was registered in South Africa. In this regard, since 19 November 2024, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of South Africa of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy (game birds), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as for transit from the above territory through the territory of Kazakhstan of live birds.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 06 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

The Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reports that on the basis of the official notification of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WAHIS), an outbreak of avian influenza was registered in the province of England of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In this regard, since 13 November 2024, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the importation to the territory of Kazakhstan from the territory of the province of England of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products that have not undergone heat treatment (at least 70 °C), feed and feed additives for birds (except for feed additives of chemical and microbiological synthesis), hunting trophies that have not undergone taxidermy treatment (feathered game), used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds, as well as on the transit of live poultry from the above-mentioned territory through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. With regard to the above-mentioned goods shipped before 13 November 2024, the decision to let them pass is made in the usual manner.

Products Covered: Live poultry and hatching eggs, down and feathers, poultry meat and all types of poultry products, feed and feed additives for birds, hunting trophies, used equipment for keeping, slaughtering and cutting birds

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 07 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2025

This measure stipulates:the types of plant-derived fertilizers allowed to be exported to China;the requirements and procedures for the registration in China of recommended plant-derived fertilizers manufacturers and the validity period of registration;the imported phytosanitary requirements for plant-derived fertilizers exported to China, including being free of imported plant quarantine pests and other harmful organisms and exotic species that are seriously harmful to agricultural and forestry production and ecological environment, being free of plant seeds, soil, animal carcasses, animal feces, poultry feathers and other animal-derived ingredients and other biosafety risk materials;the requirements for packaging, storage and transportation of plant-derived fertilizers exported to China and requirements for pre-export official inspection and certification;the import inspection procedures for plant-derived fertilizers exported to China and the treatment requirements for non-compliance.

Products Covered: Plant-derived fertilizers

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2025

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) fluid for use in automatic gear boxes and automotive power steering. It is applicable to Automotive-on-Road vehicles.

Products Covered: - Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals: (HS code(s): 34031); Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (ICS code(s): 75.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 08 March 2025

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) fluid for use in automatic gear boxes and automotive power steering. It is applicable to Automotive-on-Road vehicles.

Products Covered: - Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals: (HS code(s): 34031); Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (ICS code(s): 75.100)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 20 April 2025

Kenya would like to inform WTO Members that the Kenya Standard—Pyrethrum refined extract—Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/KEN/1589 as DKS 3004: 2024 Pyrethrum Refined Extracts- Specification, was adopted and published on 29th November 2024 via gazette notice No. 206 dated 29th November 2024 A copy of the document can be obtained via the following link at a basic fee: https://webstore.kebs.org.  

Products Covered: Pesticides and other agrochemicals in general (ICS code(s): 65.100.01)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 January 2025 | Final date for Comment: 19 February 2025

The proposed amendments would increase the annual charge and replace the current sales-based approach for determining the annual charge payable with a tiered approach, based on the number of pest control product registrations held by each registrant. A lower annual charge would apply for, among other things, registrations held by small businesses; registrations that are semiochemicals, microbial agents, or non-conventional pest control products; and registrations for certain specialized niche products. Registrations held by the departments or agencies of federal and provincial governments, or municipalities, would not be subject to the annual charge.  

Products Covered: Pest control products, including but not limited to HS 3808 (ICS: 65.100).

Regulation Type: Regular notification