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15 May 2021
European Union has introduced new oenological practices on the basis of resolutions adopted in 2019 and 2020 by the OIV
15 May 2021
Brazil has revalidated the recognition of the free area of the pest Anastrepha grandis in the states of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil
15 May 2021
Australia has amended the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals
13 May 2021
The USA has filed petition regarding the safe use of vitamin D3 as a nutrient supplement in yogurt
13 May 2021
Mexico has determined phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of chicory hearts originating from Belgium
12 May 2021
Thailand has notified processed foods which are considered as animal carcasses under the Animal Epidemic Act B.E. 2558
11 May 2021
Brazil has drafted resolution for the active ingredient P62 - PEPTÍDEOS DERIVADOS DA PROTEÍNA HARPIN of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers
11 May 2021
Uganda has drafted code of practice applicable to fruits and vegetables that have been dried by natural or artificial means or a combination of both
10 May 2021
Singapore has drafted amendments to allow the use of new foods additives and ingredients
6 May 2021
Saudi Arabia has drafted procedures to verify the procedures for food safety in countries interested in exporting food products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and clarified the procedure for approving foreign establishments and the inspection fee
4 May 2021
Australia has updated sanitary certificates for exports from Australia
4 May 2021
Turkey has drafted Communiqué on bee products covering labelling requirements, product definitions and compositions criteria
1 May 2021
The European Union has implemented regulations for certain categories of animals and goods from third countries to be presented for official controls at the border control post of entry into the Union
29 April 2021
The USA has established tolerances for residues of the insecticide metaflumizone in or on multiple commodities
29 April 2021
The USA has proposed changes to the Walking-Working Surfaces standards to clarify which handrail and stair rail system requirements apply to new stair rail systems
27 April 2021
Canada has proposed safety standard which includes requirements to testable acoustic parameters when the vehicle is about to move or is moving at low speeds
26 April 2021
Kenya has drafted the East African Standard that specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for exercise books and related items
26 April 2021
Brazil has updated the technical quality regulation and conformity assessment requirements for domestic metal ladders
23 April 2021
Brazil has established conditions for marketing of bars, wires and steel as well as tolerance, sampling and methodology for examining metrological conformity verification
21 April 2021
Australia has established requirements for product certification and authorisation of plumbing and drainage products
20 April 2021
The EU has provided for the authorization of additives used in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorization
19 April 2021
Korea has proposed revision of the " Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control"
19 April 2021
Korea has amended standards and certification for foods and established the limit of aflatoxin M1 in sheep's milk
19 April 2021
Japan has amended regulations for pharmaceutical products and medical devices as per World Health Organization (WHO) standard on Summary Lot Protocol (SLP)
18 April 2021
The USA has specified special conditions and safety standards for design of Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) Model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) airplane
18 April 2021
Vietnam has drafted technical regulation on Radio access equipment operating in the 5 GHz RLAN band
18 April 2021
The Russian Federation has drafted quarantine phytosanitary requirements for mushroom spawn
17 April 2021
The Russian Federation has drafted changes in use of electronic form of commercial, transport (shipping) documents and phytosanitary certificates by the competent authorities
16 April 2021
Uganda has specified requirements, sampling and methods of test for dairy whitener
16 April 2021
Uganda has specified requirements, sampling and test for non-alcoholic malted cereal beverages
15 April 2021
Japan has specified maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical - Pesticide: Validamycin
14 April 2021
The USA has proposed special conditions and standards on designs pertaining to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Boeing) Model 737-800 airplane
14 April 2021
Indonesia has mandated fulfillment of the SNI requirements for copper busbars produced or imported within the country
13 April 2021
Singapore has introduced new nutrition labelling scheme named "Nutri-Grade" for Nutri-Grade beverages sold in Singapore from 30 June 2022
13 April 2021
New Zealand has specified import requirements for bovine semen and bovine embryos
12 April 2021
The EU has drafted regulations to review existing MRLs for amisulbrom, flubendiamide, meptyldinocap, metaflumizone and propineb in certain food commodities
10 April 2021
China has specified safety technical requirements and test methods for vehicle, brake system, security, mechanical connection, gas electric connection, load distribution identification and lashing points, alarms and warnings of towing vehicles and trailers
9 April 2021
Thailand has specified safety requirements for paper, board and paper container without colour in paper pulp
9 April 2021
Chile has specified sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of specimens of the order rodentia destined for zoos, commercial purposes and companion animals
30 March 2021
Taipei regulated quarantine requirements for the importation of designated regulated articles for purposes of experiments, research, education or exhibition and legal depositing of articles used for producing pest risk free products; pollinators, or biological control agents used for field pollination or biological control
27 March 2021
Brazil has updated its phytosanitary requirements for the import of fermented and dried cocoa beans produced in Côte d'Ivoire
27 March 2021
The USA has modified regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities
26 March 2021
Brazil has established phytosanitary requirements for the import of grains of bird seed (Phalaris canariensis) produced in India
25 March 2021
Brazil has developed a minimum set of technical requirements for certification of equipment with 5G technology
24 March 2021
The EU has laid obligations to indicate the legal name of the spirit drink in the same visual field as an allusion, in case of direct or indirect reference to one or more categories of spirit drinks or geographical indications for spirit drinks in the description, presentation or labelling of another spirit drink
23 March 2021
Brazil has established exceptional and temporary technical requirements for the import of new medical devices and medicines identified as indispensable for the use in healthcare services due to the international public health emergency related to the SARS-CoV-2
22 March 2021
The USA has updated the regulations to incorporate new editions to maintain the safety of nuclear power plants and to make NRC activities more effective and efficient
22 March 2021
The EU has drafted a list of products and substances authorised to be used in organic production
21 March 2021
The USA has amended organic regulations to add potassium hypochlorite for pre-harvest use as a sanitizer in organic crop production and fatty alcohols for sucker control in organic tobacco production
21 March 2021
The EU has laid down detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles
20 March 2021
The EU has drafted regulations concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substance phosmet
19 March 2021
Brazil has established propositions for declarations of conformity on the type-approval of telecommunication products
18 March 2021
Saudi Arabia has Saudi Standard specified minimum requirements for face masks for Non-medical use, which used to protect against particles and pollution in daily life
16 March 2021
Germany has established provisions for minimising the transfer of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) from materials and articles in contact with food (fcm) made from recycled paper and board
15 March 2021
The Russian Federation has amended form of veterinary health certificate No. 28 for milk and dairy products exported to the customs territory of the EAEU and provides for the use of this veterinary certificate for goods made from milk in which animal fat is replaced by vegetable fat by more than 50%
14 March 2021
Canada has notified MRL for spinosad proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
14 March 2021
The UK has proposed MRLs for dimethoate and omethoate following the non-approval decision of dimethoate adopted in Great Britain and the withdrawal of all plant protection product authorisations
10 March 2021
The EU prohibited use of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products with respect to animals and products of animal origin exported to the EU
5 March 2021
The EU has lowered existing maximum levels for lead or establishes new maximum levels for cadmium in infant formulae and young children
26 February 2021
The USA has established establishes tolerances for residues of quizalofop ethyl in or on multiple commodities
25 February 2021
Brazil has incorporated the changes for the active ingredient F47 - FLUAZINAM from the Relation of Monographies of Active Ingredients of Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers in the modality of foliar use
25 February 2021
Uganda has specified requirements, sampling and test methods of virgin chia oil for human consumption
25 February 2021
Hong Kong has amended testing requirements for equine piroplasmosis, during pre-export isolation for horses to be permanently imported into Hong Kong, China
24 February 2021
The EU has authorized preparation of fumonisin esterase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32159 as a feed additive for all animal species
24 February 2021
China has specified terms, definitions, technical requirements on various food products:
- Food nutritional fortifier vitamin C phosphate magnesium
- Edible starch
- Compressed tea and its reproducts
- Microbial food cultures
- Food nutritional fortifier L-carnitine tartrate
- Food nutritional fortifier ferrous citrate
- Food nutritional fortifier copper carbonate
- Food nutritional fortifier manganese chloride
- Food nutritional fortifier calcium glycerophosphate
- Food nutritional fortifier sodium molybdate
- Food nutritional fortifier reduced iron
- Food nutritional fortifier cyanocobalamin hydrochloride
24 February 2021
The USA has established regulations on tolerances for residues of tetraniliprole in or on multiple commodities
23 February 2021
Ukraine has drafted technical regulations on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances for electrical and electronic equipment
23 February 2021
Kenya has specified minimum requirements of non-woven disposable surgical caps mainly used during surgical procedures and other infection prevention control practices
22 February 2021
Taipei has proposed inclusion of secondary cells/batteries in the inspection scope covering fans and 6 other electrical appliances
22 February 2021
Korea has prohibited manufacture, import, sale and use of extracorporeal circuit including phthalates such as DEHP, DBP or BBP, etc.
19 February 2021
The USA has proposed rules for the use of enhanced public awareness of the chemicals used in vapor products and electronic cigarettes
19 February 2021
Russia has drafted rules on the formation and maintenance of the register of chemicals and mixtures
19 February 2021
Singapore has proposed enhancements to the control of lead in paints
19 February 2021
Chile has established requirements for the transit of plant products
19 February 2021
The USA has established tolerance limits for residues of clopyralid in or on the caneberry, the bulb onion, and intermediate wheatgrass bran, forage, germ, grain, middling, shorts, and straw
18 February 2021
The USA had proposed permit of geostationary satellite orbit space station in the fixed-satellite service (FSS) and rules governing the FSS and the Broadcasting-Satellite Service to prevent harmful interference
18 February 2021
Thailand has notified permissions for import of Metal Coin Blank to prevent counterfeiting of coins
18 February 2021
Japan has rationalized standards of measurement methods for energy consumption under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy for fiscal year 2026
18 February 2021
The European Union has laid down appropriate supervision provisions for import of certain organic and food products by third countries or the control authorities and control bodies
18 February 2021
The USA has proposed modifications on standards for classification of certain health and physical hazards, provisions for labelling requirements, technical amendments related to the contents of safety data sheets (SDSs), and related revisions to definitions of terms used in the standard
17 February 2021
Australia has implemented new export regulations to remove all sanitary and phytosanitary certificates issued by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australia
17 February 2021
Colombia has established sanitary requirements for packaged drinking water and ice for human consumption
17 February 2021
Korea has proposed amendments for on-site inspection of foreign facilities and foreign establishments
16 February 2021
Russia has amended maximum residue levels of veterinary medicines preparations (pharmacologically active substances) in unprocessed and processed food products of animal origin
16 February 2021
Peru has notified resolutions governing the importation of live specimens of Transeius montdorensis originating in and coming from Spain, following the completion of the relevant pest risk analysis
15 February 2021
Japan has revised specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc under the Food Sanitation Act for agricultural chemical residue standards
15 February 2021
Brazil has established resolutions for exemption of market authorization, emergency use authorization and the procedures for the import and monitoring of Covid-19 vaccines
12 February 2021
Chile has established specific and general requirements to be met by participants for fresh and frozen fruit products for export
12 February 2021
Indonesia has drafted regulations on implementation of halal products assurance for Muslim consumers
12 February 2021
South Africa has proposed minimum standards for grading and labelling requirements of table olives
11 February 2021
Brazil has updated the list of defence products (Liprode) subject to administrative treatment in the foreign trade
11 February 2021
Japan has proposed revision of the grading criteria for bull (beef cattle) and boar used in Japan
11 February 2021
Brazil has circulated import procedures for non-edible and edible animal products exempted from registration
11 February 2021
Canada has proposed Maximum residue limits for difenoconazole proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency
10 February 2021
Philippines has simplified requirements and processes for initial, renewal and variation of License to Operate applications to comply with the maximum prescribed processing time depending on the complexity of transactions
10 February 2021
Korea has amended safety standards to strengthen the safety management of electric rice cookers
9 February,2021
Kenya has specified minimum requirement standards for non- woven disposable wet wipes
9 February,2021
China has specified terms and definitions, classification, code and type specifications, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packaging, marking, transportation, storage and appendices for foam extinguishing agents
9 February,2021
China has introduced a series of fire engine standards for prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
9 February,2021
China has specified various standards for design, manufacture and inspection of marine search and rescue radar transponder required for global maritime distress and safety system
8 February,2021
The Russian Federation has introduced a temporary restriction on import of live poultry and birds eggs from India, the State of Kuwait and Senegal, due to the outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza in these countries
8 February,2021
China has laid general requirements against electric shock, mechanical damage, thermal burns, fire, and radiation
8 February,2021
Vietnam has amended the list of products and goods with unsafe capability under management responsibility of Ministry of Information and Communications
5 February,2021
Brazil has proposed revision of Compliance Assessment Program for automotive safety glass
4 February,2021
The European Union(EU) has amended rules on the making of fertilizer products available in the EU market
3 February,2021
Brazil has established procedures for the adequacy of registration of veterinary products when the Maximum Residue Limit – MRL changes
3 February,2021
The USA has proposed regulations that will allow voluntary alternatives to engineering standards for the construction, in-service inspection, and in-service testing of nuclear power plant components
3 February,2021
Australia has amended the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to align maximum residue limits (MRL) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals
4 February,2021
Canada has updated the Canadian Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals list (SSL) which requires zoosanitary export certification to export aquatic animals to Canada
1 February,2021
Japan has proposed revision of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act, for import plant quarantine enforcement concerning plants
29 January, 2021
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Yemen have drafted technical regulations concerned with honey intended for direct consumption
28 January, 2021
Russia has drafted regulations withdrawing authorizations for plant protection products containing alpha- cypermethrin as an active substance
27 January, 2021
Egypt will apply import mechanism for seed potatoes starting season 2021/22
27 January, 2021
Japan has partially amended the Standards of Manufacturing Control and Quality Control for Drugs and Quasi-Drugs to reflect good manufacturing practices
25 January, 2021
Malaysia has proposed requirement of Import Permit and Phytosanitary Certificate for import of grains and grain products
22 January, 2021
The USA has revised rules of labeling; nicotine content; packaging; and product quality standards and requirements for retailers that sell manufacturer sealed electronic cigarette substances
22 January, 2021
The European Union has revised limits and added restrictions for two toxicologically relevant impurities in pesticides
22 January, 2021
The USA has proposed rules that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) and other air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles
21 January, 2021
Brazil has established the mandatory requirements for companies inspecting intermediate bulk containers (IBC) intended for the transport of dangerous products
20 January, 2021
The United Kingdom has restricted promotion of foods high in fat, salt and sugar by volume price offers in stores and online in England
19 January, 2021
Brazil has reviewed all the regulations related to the satellite exploration and cost recovery
18 January, 2021
Brazil has established technical requirements for the use of lead acetate, pyrogallol, formaldehyde, and para formaldehyde in personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes
18 January, 2021
Brazil has approved instructions for re- inspection of imported edible animal products
18 January, 2021
Brazil has established technical requirements for the execution of clinical trials with advanced therapy medicinal products
14 January 2021
New Zealand has proposed amendments specifying requirements needed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with the arrival of aircraft
14 January 2021
Brazil has amended Authorization Standard for the import of plant species, their products and by-products
13 January 2021
Chile has restricted entry of few products of animal origin to the border control list of Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG)
13 January 2021
The USA has proposed rules to update its radiofrequency (RF) device marketing and importation rules
11 January 2021
Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to enable use of pectinase from A. niger
11 January 2021
Uganda has specified the requirements, methods of test and sampling for smoked meat for human consumption
8 January 2021
The USA has established 1 January 2024, as the uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations that are published on or after 1 January 2021, and on or before 31 December 2022
7 January 2021
Saudi Arabia has drafted technical regulations applicable to dairy analogues, undergoing pasteurization, and ultra-high-temperature (UTH) treatment
7 January 2021
The USA has proposed to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to include rear impact guards on the list of items that must be examined as part of the required annual inspection for each commercial motor vehicle
6 January 2021
Japan has amended the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices to use electronic methods such as barcodes when providing information on pharmaceuticals and medical devices
6 January 2021
Australia has proposed to update the regulation of medicinal cannabis labelling and packaging
6 January 2021
The USA has modified regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities
5 January 2021
Canada has proposed regulations to establish a maximum nicotine concentration of 20 mg/mL for vaping products manufactured or imported for sale in Canada
5 January 2021
Brazil has approved the Regulatory Standards of The Evaluation Processes of Products Controlled by the Army (EB20-N-04.003), 1st Edition, 2020
5 January 2021
Australia has introduced an import permit requirement for certain apiaceous seed species imported for human consumption and sowing purposes
5 January 2021
South Korea has proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods
5 January 2021
Brazil has excluded Senecio vulgaris from the List of Absent Quarantine Pests for Brazil
20 December 2020
Brazil has established Normative Instruction procedure for the continuous submission of technical data for the registration of vaccines for Covid-19
18 December 2020
China added 5 pests to the Entry Plant Quarantine Pest List of China
18 December 2020
Saudi Arabia has notified technical requirements for tow trucks equipment for light and heavy duty tow trucks
18 December 2020
Thailand hasmandated vehicles to conform with the standard for vehicles with regard to the protection of the occupants in the event of a frontal collision
18 December 2020
Thailand has mandated commercial vehicles to conform to the standard for Retreaded Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles and Their Trailers
17 December 2020
Brazil has established instructions in the official inspection of poultry for slaughter on the Health Bulletin form and the mortality control & receipt form
16 December 2020
Japan has revised standards pertaining to magnetic disc unites in Japan, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy consumption in the business sector, climate change, and so forth
16 December 2020
Saudi Arabia has revised labelling requirements on pre-packaged food used for special dietary uses
16 December 2020
United Arab Emirates has revised regulations on pre-packaged food used for special dietary uses
15 December 2020
Brazil has proposed new technical requirements for conformity assessment of Restricted Radiation Radio Communication equipment
15 December 2020
Brazil has published the list of approved raw materials as ingredients, additives and vehicles for use in animal feed
15 December 2020
Indonesia has amended regulations on the maximum level requirement of microbiological and chemical contaminant in food
14 December 2020
South Korea has revised the “Standards and Specification for Health Functional Foods” w.r.t ingredients and testing methods
11 December 2020
Hong Kong has passed legislative amendments to update and strengthen regulatory control of harmful substances in food with a view to safeguarding food safety and public health
10 December 2020
Japan has proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Pesticide: Ethaboxam
9 December 2020
The USA regulations have established tolerances for residues of sethoxydim in or on basil, dried leaves and basil, fresh leaves
7 December 2020
Thailand has drafted requirements on good animal practices for elephant facilities/camps that raise or gather domesticated elephants
4 December 2020
Japan has authorized ammonium hydrogen sulphite water as a food additive
1 December 2020
United Arab Emirates has drafted technical regulations concerning requirements for liquid detergent for manual dishwashing
24 November 2020
Brazil has incorporated resolutions for the active ingredient D36 – DIFENOCONAZOL, in the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and WoodPreservers
24 November 2020
Japan has revised maximum residue limits (MRLs) Pesticide: Myclobutanil
24 November 2020
Brazil has incorporated changes for the active ingredient C18 – CLOROTALONIL (chlorothalonil) in the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers
20 November 2020
Japan has revised maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Pesticide: Pymetrozine