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Registry of notifications, published by the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, August - September 2021

 

№

 

Notification No.

Notified document

Final date for comments

Date

Products covered

 

Country

Description of content

 

1.                

G/SPS/N/MYS/50

Amendment to subregulation 11(5) of Food Regulations 1985, to be aligned with Codex Standard

 

11 August 2021

All foods (ICS Code: 67)

 

Malaysia

To amend subregulation 11(5), by revising the list of ingredients known to cause hypersensitivity.

 

2.                

G/SPS/N/MYS/52

Amendment to labelling requirement in subregulation 11(1)(e) of the Food Regulations 1985.

 

11 August 2021

Prepackaged food (HS Codes: 16.01 - 22.09) (ICS Code: 67)

 

Malaysia

To amend subregulation 11(1)(e), by inserting requirement for added water to be declared in the list of ingredients in descending order.

 

3.                

G/SPS/N/MYS/51

Amendment to the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/1985].

 

11 August 2021

HS Codes: 0702 (tomatoes), 0709.30 (brinjal), 1006 (rice) and 0707 (cucumber)

 

Malaysia

To amend the Sixteenth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U.(A) 437/1985] as follows:

1. The addition of three new pesticides (cymoxanil, florpyrauxifen-benzyl and flupyradifurone) and its maximum residue limits (MRLs);

2. The addition of new MRLs to the existing pesticides (dinotefuran and lufenuron) for new commodities.

 

4.                

G/SPS/N/MYS/53

Amendments to the Twenty-Sixth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U. (A) 437/1985].

 

11 August 2021

Mineral water (HS Code: 2201.10.10 00)

 

Malaysia

To amend the Twenty Sixth Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985 [P.U. (A) 437/1985] to be in line with Codex Standard For Natural Mineral Waters (CODEX STAN 108-1981) as follows:

1. Amendment to the maximum permitted proportions of arsenic, cadmium, lead, barium, manganese and fluoride; and

2. To replace the chemical name of chromium (VI) with total chromium.

 

5.                

G/SPS/N/CHL/690

It establishes phytosanitary import requirements for nuts with and without pecan shell (Carya illinoinensis), from Argentina.

 

11 August 2021

Nuts with and without pecan shells (Carya illinoinensis)

 

Chile

The draft measure establishes phytosanitary import requirements for nuts with and without pecan shell (Carya illinoinensis), from Argentina, highlighting the following points of its content:

1. Indicates that the Official Phytosanitary Certificate that accompanies the shipment must contain an additional declaration of treatment for Amyelois transitella (Lep .: Pyralidae), which are described in the document. In addition, it indicates the recognition conditions for the treatment with Methyl Bromide and the need for supervision of SENASA for the treatment with Phosphine;

2. Post-treatment protection conditions in order to maintain the Phytosanitary condition;

3. The shipment must be free of soil and other plant debris;

4. Requirements of the containers, in terms of use, safety, labeling, labeling and suitable for eventual quarantine treatment actions at points of entry;

5. Quarantine requirements for wood packaging and pallets;

6. Information on the inspection conditions at the point of entry and the actions that can be carried out when detecting regulated pests or those potentially quarantined.

 

6.                

G/SPS/N/USA/3260

Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities. Language English. Number of pages: 2

 

11 August 2021

Multiple commodities

 

USA

This document announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

 

7.                

G/SPS/N/BRA/1962

Ordinance (Portaria) No. 249 of 4 August 2021, Declare a phytosanitary state of emergency related to the risk imminent introduction of the absent quarantine pest Moniliophthora roreri in the states of Acre, Amazonas and Rondônia, in Brazil.

 

11 August 2021

Absent quarantine pests: Moniliophthora roreri.

 

Brazil

Declare a phytosanitary state of emergency related to the risk imminent introduction of the absent quarantine pest Moniliophthora roreri in the states of Acre, Amazonas and Rondônia, in Brazil.

 

8.                

G/SPS/N/VNM/123

Circular of amending, supplementing and repealing a number of legal documents on food safety issued by the Minister of Health.

 

13 August 2021

All kinds of foodstuff

 

Vietnam

This draft of Circular will amend, supplement and repeal a number of articles of legal documents on food safety.

 

9.                

G/SPS/N/PHL/63/Add.1

DA Memorandum Circular No. 12, series of 2003, Annex I, II, and III, Pursuant to DA Memorandum Circular No. 8, series of 2003, Guidelines for the Phytosanitary Inspection of Regulated Articles for Food, Feed, and Processing, and DA Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2002, Rules and Regulations on the Importation and Release into the Environment of Plants and Plant Products Derived from the Use of Modern Biotechnology.

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 8, series of 2003, all importers are required to declare GMO content of selected commodities. In this regard, we are issuing this Memorandum to update the list of commodities for importation requiring a declaration of GMO Content. Attached is the updated list for your information and reference. This Memorandum shall take effect fifteen days after signing.

 

13 August 2021

 

 

Филиппины

 

 

10.             

G/SPS/N/NZL/653

Import Health Standard: Vehicles, machinery and parts.

 

13 August 2021

Vehicles, machinery and parts imported into New Zealand

 

New Zealand

All vehicles, machinery and parts imported into New Zealand are covered by this Import Health Standard.

Amendments apply to vehicles, machinery and parts from the specified countries when exported on, or after 1 September and arrive in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year.

 

11.             

G/SPS/N/CHL/668/Add.1

Exempt Resolution No. 4,478 / 2021. It establishes the sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of animals of the families Procyonidae and Mustelidae for exhibition purposes, and ferrets of commercial scope, and repeals resolutions N ° 475 of 1992 and N ° 6,055 of 2009

Chile communicates that Exempt Resolution No. 4,478 / 2021, which "Establishes the sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of animals of the Procyonidae and Mustelidae families for exhibition purposes, and commercial ferrets, and repeals resolutions No. 475 of 1992 and No. 6,055 of 2009", entered into force on August 10, 2021.

 

16 August 2021

 

 

Chile

 

 

12.             

G/SPS/N/URY/61

Draft Resolution Restriction on the use of Phytosanitary Products containing the active ingredient Paraquat Dichloride.

 

16 August 2021

Paraquat dichloride

 

Uruguay

Draft Resolution Restriction on the use of Phytosanitary Products containing the active ingredient Paraquat Dichloride.

 

13.             

G/SPS/N/NZL/654

Risk management proposal - Enabling imports of Vitis cordifolia nursery stock.

 

16 August 2021

Vitis cordifolia nursery stock (cuttings and tissue culture)

 

New Zealand

The Ministry for Primary Industries is proposing to add the species Vitis cordifolia to the list of nursery stock species eligible for import into New Zealand. The risk management measures for Vitis cordifolia will be the same as those required for other Vitis species in the import health standard Importation of Nursery Stock (155.02.06).

 

14.             

G/SPS/N/CHL/692

Exempt Resolution No.: 4932/2021, Approves coordinated and systematized text of the resolution that establishes phytosanitary entry requirements for cereal seeds, adds phytosanitary requirements for the species Triticum monococcum and Chilean Hordeum and repeals Resolution No. 1,012 of 2004.

 

16 August 2021

Cereal seeds

 

Chile

This measure sets phytosanitary import requirements for cereal seeds.

 

15.             

G/SPS/N/CHL/691

Exempt Resolution No.: 4,933 / 2021, Approves coordinated and systematized text of the resolutions that establish phytosanitary requirements for the admission of kiln-dried sawn timber, with a thickness greater than 6 mm. and quarantine regulations for the internment of sawn and logs, adds unused and used, updates treatments and repeals Resolutions N4836 of 2008 and N1827 of 1994.

 

16 August 2021

Woods

 

Chile

The measure approves the coordinated and systematized text of the Resolutions that establish phytosanitary requirements for the admission of kiln-dried sawn wood, with a thickness greater than 6 mm. and quarantine regulations for the importation of sawn wood and logs.

 

16.             

G/SPS/N/PER/945

Updating of the Phytosanitary Certificate by current acronym of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, and SENASA logo.

 

17 August 2021

Plants and plant products; Processed and industrialized products of plant origin that require a Phytosanitary Certificate from Peru

 

Peru

To avoid any disruption to trade, Peru is notifying its trading partners of an updated format for phytosanitary certificates. As a result of the creation of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation - MIDAGRI, replacing the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation - MINAGRI; the official documents issued will have slight changes compared to the current ones.

 

17.             

G/SPS/N/RUS/239

Letter of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance No. FS-ARe-7/3914-5 of 16 August 2021.

 

17 August 2021

Live bovine animals; live animals susceptible to lumpy skin disease; bovine semen; animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of HS Chapters 1 and 3, unfit for human consumption (HS Codes: 0102, 0106, 0511)

 

Russian Federation

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance introduced a temporary restriction on imports of live bovine animals from Nepal to the territory of the Russian Federation and their transit through the Russian territory due to the outbreak of lumpy skin in Nepal.

 

18.             

G/SPS/N/SAU/435/Add.3

Technical Regulation for Expiration dates for food products - Part 1: Mandatory expiration dates

El Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria - SENASA amplía el período de consulta pública del Proyecto de Resolución Directoral para la actualización de requisitos fitosanitarios de necesario cumplimiento en la importación de granos de arveja (Pisum sativum L.) origen y procedencia Canadá, siendo la fecha límite de presentación de observaciones el 1 de octubre de 2021.

 

17 August 2021

 

 

Saudi Arabia

 

 

19.             

G/SPS/N/PER/930/Add.1

Extension of the public consultation period to update the phytosanitary requirements of necessary compliance in the importation of pea grains (Pisum sativum L.) of origin and origin Canada

The National Agrarian Health Service - SENASA extends the period of public consultation of the Draft Directorial Resolution for the update of phytosanitary requirements of necessary fulfillment in the importation of pea grains (Pisum sativum L.) origin and provenance Canada, being the deadline date for submission of observations on October 1, 2021.

 

17 August 2021

 

 

Peru

 

 

20.             

G/SPS/N/GBR/7/Add.2

The Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2021

G/SPS/N/GBR/7, distributed on 7 April 2021, notified the introduction of measures against pests Agrilus bilineatus and Neocerambyx raddei and the re-instating in-effect of a derogation, as referenced in the Commission Decision (EU) 2002/499/EC, in respect to bonsai plants from the Republic of Korea. The measures entered into force on 22 June 2021.

 

18 August 2021

 

 

Great Britain

 

 

21.             

G/SPS/N/CAN/1413

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Lysophospholipase from Trichoderma reesei RF7206 in the Production of Sugars and Dextrins from Starch - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0172.

 

18 August 2021

Lysophospholipase from Trichoderma reesei RF7206 (ICS Codes: 67.220.20; 67.180)

 

Canada

The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

 

22.             

G/SPS/N/CAN/1280/Add.1

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Revise the Permitted Uses of Methylparaben, Propylparaben and their Sodium Salts - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0171

Health Canada has revised the permitted uses of the preservatives methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (methylparaben), propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (propylparaben), and their sodium salts (sodium salt of methyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid and sodium salt of propyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid).

A notice of Health Canada's Proposal to Revise Permitted Uses of the food additives Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben and their Sodium Salts in Various Foods [NOP/ADP-0033] was published on 15 November 2019. The proposal was open to the public for comment for 75 days. No comments were received during this period.

Consequently, Health Canada revised the permitted uses of these four food additives as described in the information document by modifying Part 2 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 10 August 2021.

The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives.

 

18 August 2021

 

 

Canada

 

 

23.             

G/SPS/N/PER/946

Draft Directorial Resolution for the establishment of phytosanitary requirements of necessary compliance in the importation of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) of Uzbekistan origin and provenance.

 

18 August 2021

Bean grains (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

 

Peru

The pest risk analysis for the importation of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) of Uzbekistan origin and provenance was completed and the phytosanitary requirements for their import to Peru are proposed.

 

24.             

G/SPS/N/COL/336

Draft resolution "By means of which the requirements for registration with the ICA of places of production, exporters and packing plants of vegetables for fresh export are established."

 

18 August 2021

Fresh vegetables for export

 

Colombia

The purpose of the draft resolution is to establish the requirements for registration with the ICA of places of production, exporters and packing houses of vegetables for fresh export.

 

25.             

G/SPS/N/UKR/166

Draft Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine "On Approval of Safety Requirements and Certain Quality Indicators for Baby Food".

 

20 August 2021

Baby food

 

Ukraine

The draft Order approves the safety requirements and certain quality indicators for baby food. These requirements do not apply to baby food for special medical purposes. The requirements establish rules for the use of pesticides in the primary production of products that are used for the production of baby food, and their maximum residue limits.

The adoption of the Order repeals the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 696 of 6 August 2013 "On approval of the hygienic requirements for baby food, safety requirements and certain indicators of their quality".

Baby food that meets the requirements in force before the entry into force of this Order, but does not meet the requirements of this Order, may be imported to Ukraine, produced and/or put into circulation for three years after the entry into force of this Order. Such baby food may be in circulation until the expiration date, or the minimum shelf life or the "use before" date.

 

26.             

G/SPS/N/KOR/735

Proposed amendment to the "Enforcement Rule of the Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control".

 

20 August 2021

Foods

 

South Korea

The proposed amendment allows submission of electronic health certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country when declaring imported fishery products.

 

27.             

G/SPS/N/CHE/82/Add.4

Amendment of Annexes 1 to the Ordinance on phytosanitary products (OPPh)

The Ordinance on phytosanitary products (RS 916.161, OPPh) was notified in document G/SPS/N/CHE/82 of 19 December 2019. The OPPh establishes conditions for the placing on the market of phytosanitary products. Annex 1 to the OPPh contains a list of active substances that may be used as phytosanitary products in Switzerland. A new substance is included in this Annex if, once the application accompanying the request has been examined, it meets the conditions established in Article 5. The following amendment of the OPPh includes new substances and removes several substances from Annex 1, as stipulated in the attached draft document.

 

20 August 2021

 

 

Switzerland

 

 

28.             

G/SPS/N/NZL/655

Import health standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing. Language: English. Number of pages: 75

 

23 August 2021

Grain and seeds

 

New Zealand

The Standard applies to grains and seeds for consumption, feed, or processing that is imported into New Zealand from foreign countries and territories, and sets out risk mitigations measures for the importation of 'Basic' seeds (as specified in the Plants Biosecurity Index) and other seeds with specific schedules, for the purposes of consumption, feed, and processing.

This notification relates to the proposal to amend the import health standard to remove the requirement for importers to have a permit for the import of specified grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand

 

29.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/167

 

DUS DEAS 1063:2021, Dried meat - Specification, First Edition. Language: English. Number of pages: 15

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5344_00_e.pdf

22 October 2021

23 August  2021

Dried meat

 

Uganda

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for dried meat.

 

30.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/166

 

DUS DEAS 84-3:2021, Meat grades and meat cuts ― Specification — Part 3: Pork, First Edition. Language: English. Number of pages: 15

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5343_00_e.pdf

22 October 2021

23 August  2021

Pork

 

Uganda

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies grading of pork, quality requirements, safety requirement and methods of sampling and test for pork carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption.

 

31.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/165

 

DUS DEAS 84-2:2021, Meat grades and meat cuts - Specification - Part 2: Ovine, First Edition. Language: English. Number of pages: 17

22 October 2021

23 August  2021

Lamb, mutton

 

Uganda

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies methods of grading and grades of lamb and mutton, quality requirements, safety requirement and methods of sampling and test for lamb and mutton carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption.

 

32.             

G/SPS/N/NZL/655

 

Import health standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing. Language: English. Number of pages: 75

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/NZL/21_5336_00_e.pdf

1 October 2021

23 August  2021

Grain and seeds

 

New Zealand

The Standard applies to grains and seeds for consumption, feed, or processing that is imported into New Zealand from foreign countries and territories, and sets out risk mitigations measures for the importation of 'Basic' seeds (as specified in the Plants Biosecurity Index) and other seeds with specific schedules, for the purposes of consumption, feed, and processing.

This notification relates to the proposal to amend the import health standard to remove the requirement for importers to have a permit for the import of specified grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand.

 

33.             

G/SPS/N/CAN/1414

 

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Preservatives to Extend the Use of Dimethyl Dicarbonate in Certain Alcoholic Beverages. Language: English and french. Number of pages: 3 и 4

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/CAN/21_5304_00_e.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/CAN/21_5304_00_f.pdf

20 October 2021

23 August  2021

Dimethyl dicarbonate in certain alcoholic beverages (ICS Code: 67.220.20)

Date of entry into force: 27 July 2021

Canada

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) as a preservative in fruit wine, cider, and perry (a product of the alcoholic fermentation of pear juice).

DMDC is already permitted for use as a preservative in unstandardized water-based non-alcoholic beverages and wine. The results of the premarket assessment support the safety of DMDC for its requested use in these beverages. Consequently, Health Canada has enabled the use of DMDC described in the information document below by modifying Part 3 of the List of Permitted Preservatives, effective 27 July 2021. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for inquiries or for those wishing to submit new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

 

34.             

G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.14

 

Notification of emergency measures for khapra beetle.

On 4 August 2020, Australia issued a SPS notification (G/SPS/N/AUS/502) informing trading partners of its intention to implement emergency measures to safeguard Australia against the entry, establishment and spread of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). The emergency measures are being implemented in phases and will result in changes to import conditions for plant products and sea containers. This addendum is to notify trading partners of updates to import conditions for high-risk plant products imported via all commercial pathways.
New import conditions will apply to high-risk plant products exported on or after 30 September 2021. Import conditions will differ depending on the country of export.

Note: The new import conditions do not apply to seeds for sowing and goods that are imported for research purposes coming as low value freight (less than AUD$1000). These enhanced import conditions for high-risk khapra beetle products are in addition to measures introduced for sea containers in April 2021. Khapra beetle target risk countries
High-risk plant products exported from khapra beetle target risk countries (https://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/arrival/pests/khapra_beetle) via sea and air freight will need to be treated offshore with an approved treatment option and inspected by a government official of the exporting country.
Approved treatment options are heat treatment, methyl bromide fumigation and modified atmosphere treatments. In addition to a treatment certificate, the goods must be treated within 21 days of export and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate certifying treatment requirements have been met and that the goods are free from all live species of Trogoderma.

Treatment and document requirements can be found on our website via: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/high-risk-plant-products#phase-3-new-requirements-for-highrisk-plant-products-imported-via-all-commercial-pathways.
Note: Modified atmosphere treatments are a provisional option only. As such, an import permit is required. The goods must have an import permit before they arrive in Australia

All other countries

High-risk plant products exported from all other countries via sea and air freight will need to be inspected by a government official of the exporting country and certified as free from evidence of any species of Trogoderma that are of concern to Australia (the list of Trogoderma species of concern can be found via https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle).

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the export of the container and/or goods upon arrival in Australia.
Other updates

Please note, the Definition of high-risk plant products list on Australia's urgent actions website has been updated to exclude goods that are commercially processed to a powder, meal or flakes and packaged in bags less than or equal to 25kgs (such as cereal flours like semolina, wheat flour, chilli flakes and ground spices). This list can be viewed via: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/pests-diseases-weeds/plant/khapra-beetle/high-risk-plant-products#definition-of-highrisk-plant-products.

Further information

Information on the emergency measures for high-risk plant products imported via all commercial pathways can be found on our website, and will be published in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) on 30 September 2021. 
Addendums to this SPS notification will be published to notify the measures and implementation dates for subsequent phases. Complete import conditions and details regarding the measures will be outlined in the BICON (https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0) alert prior to the implementation date.
For questions and information related directly to offshore khapra beetle treatments, please email offshoretreatments@agriculture.gov.au.
All other enquiries regarding these measures, please email imports@agriculture.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with "Plant Tier 2 – khapra urgent actions").

 

23 August  2021

 

 

Australia

 

 

35.             

G/SPS/N/BRA/1964

 

Ordinance MAPA Nº 256 of 18 August 2021. Language : Portuguese. Number of pages: 6

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_5349_00_x.pdf

23 October 2021

24 August  2021

Captive birds (wild or ornamental)

Date of entry into force: 1 September 2021

Brazil

Animal health requirements of Mercosur's States Parties for the import of captive birds (wild or ornamental).

 

36.             

G/SPS/N/BRA/1963

 

MAPA's Normative Instruction (draft) of 12 August 2021, that will establish the phytosanitary requirements for the import of cuttings (Category 4) from calibrachoa (Calibrachoa spp.), from any origin. Language: Portuguese. Number of pages: 2

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_5348_00_x.pdf

23 October 2021

24 August  2021

Cuttings of Calibrachoa spp.

 

Brazil

The document will establish the phytosanitary requirements for the import of cuttings (Category 4) from calibrachoa (Calibrachoa spp.), from any origin.

 

37.             

G/SPS/N/TZA/146

 

AFDC 16(774) DTZS Production and handling of maize grains - Good Agriculture Practice (GAP). Language: English. Number of pages: 8

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/TZA/21_5361_00_e.pdf

24 October 2021

25 August  2021

Maize grains

 

Tanzania

This Tanzania Standard provides Good Agriculture Practice for production and handling of maize grains (Zea mays L.). This applies to all production steps from cultivating to post-harvest handling.

 

38.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3265

 

Boscalid; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule. Language: English. Number of pages: 4

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-13/html/2021-16973.htm

Date of entry into force: 13 August  2021

26 August  2021

Tea, dried; tea, instant

 

USA

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of boscalid in or on tea, dried; tea, instant.

 

39.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3264

 

Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule. Language: English. Number of pages: 4

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-18/html/2021-17682.htm

Date of entry into force: 18 August  2021

26 August  2021

Soybean, seed

 

USA

This regulation establishes tolerance for residues of fluensulfone in or on soybean, seed.

 

40.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3263

 

Decision To Revise the Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit From Australia Into the Continental United States [Docket No. APHIS–2018–0078]. Language: English. Number of pages: 3

https://www.regulations.gov/document/APHIS_FRDOC_0001-2549

 

26 August  2021

Fresh citrus fruit

 

USA

APHIS is advising the public of our decision to revise the requirements for the importation of citrus from Australia in order to authorize the importation into the continental United States of citrus from additional areas of production. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of citrus from these additional authorized areas of production in Australia. (Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 157, Wednesday, 18 August 2021, pages 46174-46177)

 

41.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3262

 

Florasulam; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule. Language: English. Number of pages: 4

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-11/html/2021-16969.htm

Date of entry into force: 11 August  2021

26 August  2021

Grass, forage, fodder and hay, group 17

 

USA

This regulation establishes a tolerance with regional registrations for residues of florasulam in or on grass, forage, fodder and hay, group 17.

 

42.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3261

 

Zeta-Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule. Language: English. Number of pages: 12

https://www/govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-04/html/2021-16189.htm

Date of entry into force: 4 August  2021

26 August  2021

Multiple commodities

 

USA

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of zeta-cypermethrin in or on multiple commodities.

 

43.             

G/SPS/N/TPKM/571

 

The draft amendments of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Plants or Plant Products" and the "Quarantine Requirements for Wood Packaging Material used in Imported Commodity". Language: English. Number of pages: 8

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/TPKM/21_5420_00_e.pdf

25 October 2021

26 August  2021

Plants, plant products and other regulated articles

 

Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Qingmen and Matsu

1. According to pest risk assessment results, the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Plants or Plant Products" are revised as follows: 
a. Regulated plant parts or infected areas of subparagraphs 37, 38, and 39, paragraph 1, Part B (Pseudomonas syringae syringae, Xylella fastidiosa, and Arabis mosaic virus) are revised;
b. The quarantine requirements for host plants or plant products of Fig mosaic virus, Impatiens necrotic spot virus, Orchid fleck virus from infected areas are listed as the draft amendments of subparagraphs 50 to 52;
c. In paragraph 10, Part B, two insects (Contarinia maculipennis, Pseudaulacaspis dendrobii), two weeds (Muhlenbergia capillaris, M. reverchonii) are added, one virus (Impatiens necrotic spot virus, Tospovirus) is removed and Didymella ligulicola is changed to Stagonosporopsis chrysanthemi (anamorph: Didymella ligulicola).
2. Two new wood packaging material (WPM) treatment methods in accordance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) and example of the specified mark of those new methods are added to the "Quarantine Requirements for Wood Packaging Material used in Imported Commodity".

 

44.             

G/SPS/N/THA/268/Add.1

 

Thai Industrial Standard for Pineapple in Hermetically Sealed Containers (TIS 51-2562(2019)).

Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Pineapple in Hermetically Sealed Containers (TIS 51-25XX(20XX,) previously notified in G/SPS/N/THA/268 dated 26 September 2019, was adopted and published in the Royal Gazette dated 19 July 2021 as Notification of the Ministry of Industry No. 5988 (2020) entitled "Thai Industrial Standard for Pineapple in Hermetically Sealed Containers (TIS 51-2562(2019))".

This standard has been notified as TBT notification, G/TBT/N/THA/554/Add.1, dated 20 August 2021.

Date of entry into force: This notification shall come into force after 180 days as from the day of its publication in the Royal Gazette (15 January 2022).

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/THA/21_5421_00_x.pdf

 

26 August  2021

 

 

Thailand

 

 

45.             

G/SPS/N/PHL/487/Add.2

 

Department of Agriculture Memorandum Order No. 3 Series of 2021, Temporary Ban on the Importation of Domestic and Wild Birds and their Products Including Poultry Meat, Day-old Chicks, Eggs and Semen Originating from Netherlands.

Department of Agriculture Memorandum Order No. 49 Series of 2021, Lifting of DA Memorandum Order No. 3 Series of 2021, Temporary Ban on the Importation of Domestic and Wild Birds and their Products Including Poultry Meat, Day-old Chicks, Eggs and Semen Originating from Netherlands. Based on the report submitted by veterinary authorities of Netherlands to OIE, the outbreaks of HPAI have been resolved following the conditions set in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code. Netherlands has already provided the Philippine Government all supporting documentary evidence on the disease-control measures carried out by the their veterinary services to contain the HPAI outbreaks in their country.

 

26 August  2021

 

 

Philippines

 

 

46.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3268

 

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities. Notice of filing of petitions and request for comment. Language: English. Number of pages: 4

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-24/html/2021-17894.htm

23 September 2021

30 August  2021

Multiple commodities

 

Philippines

This document announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

 

47.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3267

 

Piotrovska, PTY LTD.; Filing of Color Additive Petition. Language: English. Number of pages: 2

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-20/pdf/2021-17770.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/USA/21_5436_00_e.pdf

 

30 August  2021

HS Code(s): 3204; ICS Code(s): 67

 

USA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Australian Laboratory Services, PTY LTD., on behalf of Piotrovska, PTY LTD., proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to expand the permitted uses of synthetic iron oxide as a color additive to include use in edible decorative paint.

 

48.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/168

 

DUS 1598:2021, Alcoholic beverages - Ready to Drink (RTD) - Specification, Second Edition. Language: English. Number of pages: 12

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5437_00_e.pdf

29 October 2021

30 August  2021

Ready to drink alcoholic beverages

 

Uganda

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for Ready to Drink alcoholic beverages (RTD). This standard does not apply to the following categories of products for which other standards apply: Spirits, Wines, Liqueurs, Beers, Malt beverages, Cider and Perry, Mead, Distilled spirituous beverages.

 

49.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/864

 

Emergency measures to prevent Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) from entering Japan through the importation of seeds and plants of host plants of PSTVd. Language : English. Number of pages: 3

 

30 August  2021

Seeds for planting of the following plants:

sweet pepper (chili peppers, shishito pepper, bell pepper) (Capsicum annuum), tomato (including Lycopersicon esculentum (= Solanum lycopersicum), S. arcanum, S. cheesmaniae, S. chilense, S. galapagense, S. peruvianum, S. pimpinellifolium), Solanum sisymbriifolium, potato (Solanum tuberosum), Petunia

Live plants and plant parts being capable of planting for cultivation (excluding seed and fruit) of the following plants:

Atriplex semilunaris, avocado (Persea americana), black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), apple of Peru (Nicandra physalodes), Conyza bonariensis, cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana), marmalade bush (Streptosolen jamesonii), ground cherry (Physalis angulata), Solanum rantonnetii, thorn apple (Datura leichhardtii), jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum), Solanum jasminoides, sweet pepper (chili peppers, shishito pepper, bell pepper) (Capsicum annuum), tomato (including Lycopersicon esculentum (= Solanum lycopersicum), S. arcanum, S. cheesmaniae, S. chilense, S. galapagense, S. peruvianum, S. pimpinellifolium), Solanum sisymbriifolium, potato (Solanum tuberosum), pepino (Solanum muricatum), Rhagodia eremaea, Calibrachoa, Cestrum, Dahlia, Brugmansia, Petunia

 

Japan

In order to prevent PSTVd from entering Japan, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) will require National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPO) of exporting countries to certify that:

a) seeds, either:
i) the samples randomly taken from parent plants and ones with suspected symptoms are tested during harvest period by an appropriate genetic method such as RT-PCR assay and found to be free from Potato spindle tuber viroid; or
ii) the seeds are tested prior to export by an appropriate genetic method such as RT-PCR assay and found to be free from Potato spindle tuber viroid; 4,600 seeds are randomly taken from a lot as samples in accordance with the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) procedures or in case that the number of seeds of a lot is less than 46,000, 10% of the seeds are used for the testing; they are divided into at most 400 seeds as sub-samples; or
b) for live plants and plant parts for planting (excluding seeds and fruits):
i) the plants randomly taken from a lot and plants with suspected symptoms are tested during the growing season or prior to export by an appropriate genetic method such as RT-PCR assay and found to be free from Potato spindle tuber viroid.
In addition, the NPPO will be required to declare as below in the column of Additional declaration of Phytosanitary Certificate.

"Fulfills item 24 of the Annexed Table 2-2 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Plant Protection Act (MAF Ordinance No. 73/1950)."

 

50.             

G/SPS/N/IND/265

 

Draft Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 (Sixth Amendment) 2021. Language: English. Number of pages: 3

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/IND/21_5461_00_e.pdf

29 October 2021

30 August  2021

Plants and Plant materials and other regulated articles as per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003 and its Amendments.
Persea Americana (avocado)

 

India

The Draft Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Sixth Amendment) Order, 2021 seeks to further liberalize provisions governing import of Persea Americana (avocado) from Tanzania.

 

51.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3270

 

Chlorpyrifos; Tolerance Revocations. Language  English. Number of pages: 22

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-30/html/2021-18091.htm

29 October 2021

31 August  2021

Multiple commodities

Date of entry into force: 28 February 2021

USA

On 29 April 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered EPA to issue a final rule concerning the chlorpyrifos tolerances by 20 August 2021. Based on the currently available data and taking into consideration the currently registered uses for chlorpyrifos, EPA is unable to conclude that the risk from aggregate exposure from the use of chlorpyrifos meets the safety standard of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Accordingly, EPA is revoking all tolerances for chlorpyrifos.

 

52.             

G/SPS/N/USA/3269

 

Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule. Language: English. Number of pages: 8

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-30/html/2021-18390.htm

Date of entry into force: 30 August  2021

31 August  2021

Alfalfa, forage; Alfalfa, hay; Animal feed, nongrass, group 18; Beet, garden, leaves; Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A 1; Brassica, leafy greens, subgroup 4-16B; Burdock, edible, leaves; Carrot, leaves; Carrot, roots; Celeriac, leaves; Chervil, turnip rooted, leaves; Chicory, leaves; Fruit, citrus, group 10-10; Fruit, pome, group 11-10; Kohlrabi; Radish, oriental, leaves; Rutabaga, leaves; Salsify, black, leaves; Sweet potato, tuber; Vegetable, Brassica, head and stem, group 5-16; Vegetable, root, except sugar beet, subgroup 1B; Vegetable, tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C, except sweet potato

 

USA

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of thiabendazole in or on multiple commodities.

 

53.             

G/SPS/N/TPKM/572

 

The amendment of Paragraph 10, Part B of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Plants or Plant Products" https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/TPKM/21_5470_00_e.pdf

Date of entry into force: 20 August  2021

31 August  2021

Plants or plant products

 

Chinese Taipei ЧС

Muhlenbergia capillaris and Muhlenbergia reverchonii are added to the regulated pest list. Importation of plants or plant products shall be free from Muhlenbergia capillaris and Muhlenbergia reverchoni. In addition, they are prohibited to be imported.

 

54.             

G/SPS/N/NZL/645/Add.1

 

Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm

 Export certificates must be negotiated under Import Health Standard: Bovine Germplasm. They can be used as soon as they are agreed. The existing regulations will remain in effect until 25 April 2022

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/importing-live-animals/semen-embryos-germplasm/requirement-documents-for-importing-semen-and-embryos/.

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/NZL/21_5477_00_e.pdf

 

31 August  2021

 

 

New Zealand

 

 

55.             

G/SPS/N/BRA/1965

 

Ordinance (Portaria) No. 385 of 25 August 2021, Provides for phytosanitary treatments for quarantine purposes carried out in the international transit of vegetables, parts of vegetables, products of vegetable origin, and other regulated articles, and other measures. Language: Portuguese. Number of pages: 77

https://in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-385-de-25-de-agosto-de-2021-341052625

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_5473_00_x.pdf

Date of entry into force: 27 August  2021

1 September 2021

Vegetables, parts of vegetables, products of vegetable origin, and others

 

Brazil

This Ordinance establishes phytosanitary treatments with quarantine purposes in the international transit of vegetables, parts of vegetables, products of vegetable origin and other regulated articles are established, carried out under the authority of the National Organization for Phytosanitary Protection - NPPO of Brazil, in compliance with official programs and controls of legal competence of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply.

 

56.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/873

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards). Language  English. Number of pages: 2

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5530_00_e.pdf

1 November 2021

2 September 2021

- 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, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06, 03.07 and 03.08)
- Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)
- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)
- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Veterinary drug: Zeranol.

 

57.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/872

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards. Language: English. Number of pages: 1

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5529_00_e.pdf

 

2 September 2021

- Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06 and 02.08)
- Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03 and 03.04)
- Dairy produce (HS Code: 04.01)
- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)
- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.02 and 15.06)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Veterinary drug: Albendazole.

 

58.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/871

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards). Language English. Number of pages: 7

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5528_00_e.pdf

1 November 2021

2 September 2021

- 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, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06, 03.07 and 03.08)
- Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS Codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)
- Animal originated products (HS: 05.04)
- 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 fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS Codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)
- Coffee, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.01, 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 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)
- Products of the milling industry (HS Code: 11.03)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.04, 12.05, 12.06, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12)
- Animal or vegetable fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01, 15.02, 15.06 and 15.13)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide/Veterinary drug: Cypermethrin

 

59.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/870

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards. Language: English. Number of pages: 2

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5527_00_e.pdf

1 November 2021

2 September 2021

- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.02, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09 and 07.10)
- Edible fruit and nuts (HS Codes: 08.04, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.10 and 08.11)
- Cereals (HS Code: 10.01)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide: Pyriofenone.

 

60.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/869

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards. Language: English. Number of pages: 3

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5526_00_e.pdf

 

2 September 2021

- 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 and 07.13)
- Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS Codes: 08.04, 08.05, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)
- Mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)
- Cereals (HS Code: 10.01)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02, 12.05, 12.07 and 12.12)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide: Procymidone.

 

61.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/868

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards. Language: English. Number of pages: 2

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5525_00_e.pdf

 

2 September 2021

- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10 and 07.13)
- Edible fruit and nuts (HS Codes: 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10 and 08.11)
- Coffee, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.02, 09.03 and 09.10)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, and 12.05)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide: Mandestrobin.

 

62.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/867

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards). Language: English. Number of pages: 2

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5524_00_e.pdf

 

2 September 2021

- Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.06 and 02.09)
- Dairy produce (HS Code: 04.01)
- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)
- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.10 and 07.13)
- Edible fruit and nuts (HS Codes: 08.06, 08.08, 08.10 and 08.11)
- Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.07 and 10.08)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01 and 12.05)
- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01 and 15.02)    

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide: Fluoxastrobin.

 

63.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/866

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards). Language: English. Number of pages: 3

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5523_00_e.pdf

 

2 September 2021

- 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 fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS Codes: 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)
- Mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)
- Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01, and 10.06)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.07, 12.10 and 12.12)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide: Cyazofamid.

 

64.             

G/SPS/N/JPN/865

 

Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards). Language: English. Number of pages: 4

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/JPN/21_5522_00_e.pdf

1 November 2021

2 September 2021

- 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 and 07.13)
- Edible fruit and nuts (HS Codes: 08.02, 08.04, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, and 08.11)
- Mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.03 and 09.10)
- Cereals (HS Codes: 10.01 and 10.05)
- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.02 and 12.12)

 

Japan

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical:

Pesticide: Captan.

 

65.             

G/SPS/N/EU/505

 

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1425 of 31 August 2021 concerning the authorisation of manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid as feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance). Language: English, French and Spanish. Number of pages: 5

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5519_00_e.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5519_00_f.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5519_00_s.pdf

 

2 September 2021

Preparation of a kind used in animal nutrition (HS Code: 2309)

 

European Union

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the authorisation of manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid. The application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The application concerns the authorisation of the preparation of manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid as a feed additive for all animal species to be classified in the additive category 'nutritional additives' and the functional group 'compounds of trace elements'. The European Food Safety Authority ('the Authority') concluded in its opinions of 10 January 2020 and 27 January 2021 that, under the proposed conditions of use, manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid does not have an adverse effect on animal health, consumer safety or the environment. The Authority concluded that the handling of the additive poses a risk to users by inhalation and that it should be considered as an eye irritant, skin and respiratory sensitiser. Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive. The Authority concluded that the additive is efficacious in chickens for fattening; this conclusion can be extended to all other animal species. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The assessment of manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

 

66.             

G/SPS/N/EU/489/Add.1

 

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards authorised oenological practices. The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/489 (21 May 2021) has been revised after the closure of the initial consultation period.

The amendments concern the following:

- removing the proposal which withdrew the authorisation of DL tartaric acid. This implies reintroducing line item 6.9 into Table 2 of Part A of Annex I to the draft Delegated Regulation, deleting point (c) of paragraph (1) of Annex I to the draft Delegated Regulation initially notified, and deleting the recital which justified withdrawing the authorisation of DL tartaric acid (i.e. Recital (30) of the initially notified draft);

- adding the vine varieties Garnacha Roja and Mazuela allowed for the production of liqueur wines with the traditional terms 'vino dulce natural', 'vino dolce naturale', 'vinho doce natural' and 'οινος γλυκυς φυσικος' (appendix 3 to Annex III to the revised draft Delegated Regulation);

- adding the relevant 2021 resolutions of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine into the draft Regulation (line items 6.14 (fumaric acid) and 7.12 (aspergillopepsin I).

 

2 September 2021

 

 

European Union

 

 

67.             

G/SPS/N/CRI/239

Resolución SENASA-DC-A-R0029-2021, Ordena la suspensión temporal de ingreso de productos y subproductos de origen porcino (cerdo) que acompañen el equipaje de mano y el declarado en carga de pasajeros nacionales o extranjeros que ingresen temporal o permanentemente a territorio costarricense por aeropuertos, puertos marítimos y fluviales o puestos de ingreso terrestre fronterizos provenientes de cualquier país como medida precautoria y de contingencia con el fin de prevenir el ingreso a Costa Rica del virus de la peste porcina africana https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/CRI/21_5520_00_s.pdf

Date of entry into force: Immediately

2 September 2021

HS Code(s): 1601, 16024, 160210, 160220, 160290, 0203

 

Costa Rica

En aras de proteger la salud pública y la salud pública veterinaria se establece de manera inmediata, la suspensión temporal en el ingreso de productos y subproductos de origen porcino (cerdo) crudos, curados, cocidos, enlatados, empacados o de cualquier otra forma, que acompañen el equipaje de mano y el declarado en carga de pasajeros nacionales o extranjeros que ingresen temporal o permanentemente a territorio costarricense por aeropuertos, puertos marítimos y fluviales o puestos de ingreso terrestres fronterizos provenientes de cualquier país como medida precautoria y de contingencia con el fin de prevenir el ingreso a Costa Rica del virus de la peste porcina africana.

 

68.             

G/SPS/N/THA/441

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar to prevent  the spread of African Swine Fever. Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0021.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Myanmar. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

69.             

G/SPS/N/THA/440

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland to prevent  the spread of African Swine Fever. Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0020.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Poland. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

70.             

G/SPS/N/THA/438

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from the Philippines to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever. Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0018.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from the Philippines has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of the Philippines. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from the Philippines is temporarily suspended for  a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

71.             

G/SPS/N/THA/437

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Indonesia to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever. Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0017.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Indonesia has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Indonesia. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Indonesia is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days  since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

72.             

G/SPS/N/THA/436

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Viet Nam to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever. Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0016.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Viet Nam has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Viet Nam. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Viet Nam is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days  since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

73.             

G/SPS/N/THA/435

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from the Republic of Korea to prevent  the spread of African Swine Fever. Language : Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0015.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from the Republic of Korea has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of the Republic of Korea. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from the Republic of Korea is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days  since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

74.             

G/SPS/N/THA/434

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Bulgaria to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever. Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0014.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live domestic pigs and their carcasses (HS Code(s): 0103, 0203, 0502.10.00); Wild pigs and their carcasses

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Bulgaria has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Bulgaria. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Bulgaria is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days  since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

75.             

G/SPS/N/THA/433

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Chinese Taipei to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N5). Language : Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0013.PDF

 

6 September 2021

Live poultry and poultry carcasses (HS Code(s): 0105, 0207, 0407, 0408)

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Chinese Taipei has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (Serotype H5N5) in the area of Chinese Taipei. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of AI disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Chinese Taipei is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021), except the feathers and down of poultry that have been processed in the approved establishment by the DLD and these commodities that have been processed to ensure the destruction of avian influenza virus recommended by the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code topics 10.4.22 and 10.4.23 which use one of the following methods:

- washed and steam-dried at 100 ºC for 30 minutes;
- fumigation with formalin (10% formaldehyde) for 8 hours;
- irradiation with a dose of 20 kilogray.

 

76.             

G/SPS/N/THA/432

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from China to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotypes H5N1 and H5N6). Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0012.PDF

 

6 September 2021

Live poultry and poultry carcasses (HS Code(s): 0105, 0207, 0407, 0408)

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from China has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (Serotypes H5N1 and H5N6) in the area of China. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of AI disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from China is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021), except the feathers and down of poultry that have been processed in the approved establishment by the DLD and these commodities that have been processed to ensure the destruction of avian influenza virus recommended by the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code topics 10.4.22 and 10.4.23 which use one of the following methods:

- washed and steam-dried at 100 ºC for 30 minutes;
- fumigation with formalin (10% formaldehyde) for 8 hours;
- irradiation with a dose of 20 kilogray.

 

77.             

G/SPS/N/THA/431

 

The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Poland to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N8). Language: Thai. Number of pages: 1

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/193/T_0011.PDF

Date of entry into force: For a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021 – 17 November 2021).

6 September 2021

Live poultry and poultry carcasses (HS Code(s): 0105, 0207, 0407, 0408)

 

Thailand

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 21 May 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Poland has expired on 19 August 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) (Serotype H5N8) in the area of Poland. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Poland is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 20 August 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (20 August 2021).

 

78.             

G/SPS/N/AUS/527

 

Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 – Draft assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed. Language: English. Number of pages: 23

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/risk-analysis/memos/ba2021-a04

1 November 2021

6 September 2021

Fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed

 

Australia

As set out in the Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 (https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/risk-analysis/memos), the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment initiated an assessment in response to stakeholder requests for an alternative heat treatment for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed imported into Australia.
This draft assessment uses infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), the most thermo-chemical treatment-resistant aquatic animal virus, as the minimum standard for aquatic pathogen inactivation. The department has undertaken this assessment to determine if IPNV is inactivated by the proposed heat treatment.
Based on the outcomes of the assessment, the department proposes that the following changes to import policy are made:
· The current heat treatment of 100 °C for no less than 30 minutes for fish products containing salmonid material, be reduced to a moist heat treatment of at least 85 °C for at least 25 minutes, or at an equivalent time and temperature agreed to by the department;

· The current heat treatment of 80 °C for no less than 20 minutes for fish products containing non-salmonid material be increased to a moist heat treatment of at least 85 °C for at least 25 minutes, or at an equivalent time and temperature agreed to by the department;

· The current restrictions on the percentage of salmonid material contained in the fish products (no more than 2%) will no longer apply.

 

79.             

G/SPS/N/EU/480/Add.1

 

The following communication, received on 7 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the European Union.

Maximum levels of tropane alkaloids in certain foodstuffs.

The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/480 (15 April 2021) is now adopted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1408 of 27 August 2021 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of tropane alkaloids in certain foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance) [OJ L 304, 30 August 2021, p. 1]. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5635_00_e.pdf https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5635_00_f.pdf https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5635_00_s.pdf

 

7 September 2021

 

 

European Union

 

 

80.             

G/SPS/N/EU/479/Add.1

 

The following communication, received on 7 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the European Union.

Maximum levels of ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids in certain foodstuffs.

The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/479 (14 April 2021) is now adopted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1399 of 24 August 2021 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids in certain foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance) [OJ L 301, 25 August 2021, p. 1].

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5639_00_e.pdf https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5639_00_f.pdf https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/EEC/21_5639_00_s.pdf

Date of entry into force: 1 January 2022

7 September 2021

 

 

European Union

 

 

81.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/235/Add.1

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Finland

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Finland and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the agreed health certificate for export of these products from Finland to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Finland, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

82.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/234/Add.3

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Bulgaria.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Bulgaria and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the measures taken in the issued emergency notification G/SPS/N/ARE/234 and its addenda 1 and 2 for exporting these products from Bulgaria to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Bulgaria, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

83.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/230/Add.2

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Italy.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Italy and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the measures taken in the issued emergency notification G/SPS/N/ARE/230 and its addendum 1 for exporting these products from Italy to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Italy, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

84.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/229/Add.3

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Sweden.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Sweden and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the measures taken in the issued emergency notification G/SPS/N/ARE/229 and its addenda 1 and 2 for exporting these products from Sweden to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Sweden, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

85.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/228/Add.1

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Hungary.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Hungary and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the measures taken in the issued emergency notification G/SPS/N/ARE/228 for exporting these products from Hungary to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hungary, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

86.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/227/Add.2

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Lithuania.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Lithuania and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the measures taken in the issued emergency notification G/SPS/N/ARE/227 and its addendum 1 for exporting these products from Lithuania to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Lithuania, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

87.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/220/Add.1

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Belgium.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Belgium and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the agreed health certificate for export of these products from Belgium to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Belgium, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

88.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/219/Add.1

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Croatia.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Croatia and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the agreed health certificate for export of these products from Croatia to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Croatia, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

89.             

G/SPS/N/ARE/216/Add.4

 

The following communication, received on 6 September 2021, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United Arab Emirates.

Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Denmark.

The United Arab Emirates is lifting the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by-products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs from Denmark and continue to regulate the importation of poultry meat and table eggs and its non-heat-treated products according to the measures taken in the issued emergency notification G/SPS/N/ARE/216 and its corrigendum and addenda 1, 2 and 3 for export of these products from Denmark to the United Arab Emirates.

This follows the publishing of the follow-up Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Denmark, and in compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.

 

7 September 2021

 

 

UAE

 

 

90.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/172

 

DEAS 332: 2021, Fresh chilli peppers - Specification, Second Edition. English language. Number of pages: 14

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5657_00_e.pdf

7 November 2021

8 September  2021

Fresh chilli peppers

 

Uganda

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for fresh chilli peppers of varieties (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense, C. frutescens and C. pubescens, to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not cover requirements for chilli peppers for industrial processing.

Note: Chilli peppers with a minimum pungency of 900 on the Scoville Index. For levels of pungency see the Annex B.

 

91.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/171

 

DEAS 47:2021, Fresh papaya (pawpaw) — Specification, Second Edition. English language. Number of pages: 16

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5656_00_e.pdf

7 November 2021

8 September  2021

Fresh papaya

 

Uganda

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for commercial varieties of papaya (pawpaw) grown from Carica papaya L., of the Caricaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not apply to papaya for industrial processing.

 

92.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/170

 

DEAS 56:2021, Fresh mushrooms — Specification, Second Edition. English language. Number of pages: 14\

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5655_00_e.pdf

7 November 2021

8 September  2021

Fresh mushrooms

 

Uganda

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for edible mushrooms, the carpophores (fruiting bodies) of strains grown from the genus Agaricus (syn. Psalliota) to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not apply to mushrooms for industrial processing.

 

93.             

G/SPS/N/UGA/169

 

DEAS 330:2021, Citrus fruits — Specification, Second Edition. English language. Number of pages: 20

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/UGA/21_5654_00_e.pdf

7 November 2021

8 September  2021

Citrus fruits

 

Uganda

This Draft East African standard specifies the requirements for citrus fruit of varieties (cultivars) grown from the following species to be supplied fresh to the consumer, citrus fruit for industrial processing being excluded:

- Lemons grown from the species Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. and hybrids thereof;

- Persian limes grown from the species Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tanaka) Tanaka, a large acid lime fruit known also as Bearss or Tahiti and hybrids thereof;

- Mexican limes grown from the species Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle, also known as sour limes and key limes and hybrids thereof;

- Indian sweet limes, Palestine sweet limes grown from the species Citrus limettioides Tanaka and hybrids thereof;

- Mandarins grown from the species (Citrus reticulata Blanco), including satsumas (Citrus unshiu), clementines (Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka), and common mandarins (Citrus deliciosa Ten.) and tangerines (Citrus tangerine Tanaka), grown from these species and hybrids thereof;

- Oranges grown from the species Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck and hybrids thereof;

- Grapefruit grown from the species Citrus paradisi and hybrids thereof;

- Pummelos or Shaddock grown from the species Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. and hybrids thereof.

 

94.             

G/SPS/N/TPKM/553/Rev.1

 

Draft Regulation for The Use Restrictions and Labeling Requirement of Aloe as a Food Ingredient. Language: Chinese and English. Number of pages: 2

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/TPKM/21_5658_00_x.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/TPKM/21_5658_00_e.pdf

7 November 2021

8 September  2021

Food ingredient to be used in food

 

Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Qingmen and Matsu

This draft regulation specifies the use restrictions and labeling requirement of aloe for food purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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