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Argentina - Modifies phytosanitary requirements for shipments that must be certified by laboratory analysis	October 15, 2021
Canada - Modifies the list of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of glutaminase from bacillus licheniformis in various foods	October 15, 2021
India - Export Policy - Diagnostic Kits & Reagents made free from restricted as per Notification published by DGFT.	October 14, 2021
India - Export Policy - Melt blown fabric made free from restricted as per Notification published by DGFT.	October 14, 2021
India - Export Policy - Syringes with or without needles except the denominations of 0.5ml/1ml AD syringes, 0.5ml/1ml/2ml/3ml disposable syringes and 1ml/2ml/3ml RUP syringes have been made free from restricted as per Notification published by DGFT.	October 14, 2021
India - Fixes tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold and silver as per Notification published by CBIC.	October 14, 2021
India - Allocates quantity of 8424 MT (raw/refined) sugar to USA under TRQ scheme for the year 2021-22 as per Public Notice issued by DGFT.	October 14, 2021
India - Notifies PCN methodology and filing of questionnaire responses in antidumping investigation concerning imports of electrogalvanized steel from South Korea, Japan and Singapore	October 14, 2021
India - Levies anti-dumping duty on “Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic or hetrocyclic compounds also known as Arylides” originating in or imported from China as per Notification published by CBIC.	October 14, 2021
India - Notifies draft PCN in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Stainless-Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes” originating in or exported from China	October 14, 2021
China - Publishes measures for general administration of customs accepting the laboratories' testing results in import and export commodity inspection	October 14, 2021
EU - Amends the existing provision for labelling cosmetic products that contain formaldehyde releasers	October 14, 2021
EU - Amends the existing restrictions for Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene	October 14, 2021
UK - Prohibits the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of any such products containing microbeads	October 14, 2021
Armenia - Amends the Unified Sanitary and Epidemiological and Hygienic Requirements for Products (Goods) Subject to Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision (Control)	October 13, 2021
Guatemala - Publishes technical regulations on food and beverages	October 13, 2021
EU - Removes the authorisation to use titanium dioxide in foods	October 13, 2021
EU - Includes green tea catechins in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006	October 13, 2021
India - Reduces AIDC on crude soya, sunflower and palm oils till 31.03.2022 as per Notification published by CBIC.	October 13, 2021
India - Publishes list of interested parties on anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6-cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-accetate also known as ATS-8" originating in or exported from China	October 13, 2021
India - Reduces BCD on crude and refined soya, sunflower and palm oils till 31.03.2022 as per Notification published by CBIC.	October 13, 2021
India - Notifies enforcement of the draft standards of Desiccated Coconut	October 13, 2021
Australia - Changes the conditions of fresh, whole coconut and fresh, whole, immature coconut	October 12, 2021
India - Publishes list of interested parties on anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of “Elastomeric Filament Yarn” from China, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam	October 12, 2021
Mauritius - Publishes Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012	October 12, 2021
Mexico - Extends the validity of standard for general specifications for topical antiseptics based on ethyl or isopropyl alcohol-Commercial and health information	October 12, 2021
EAC - Publishes standard specifying the requirements for chewing gum	October 12, 2021
Oman - Notifies hazardous substances in telecommunications equipment and devices shall be comply with limits set in the mentioned European directive	October 12, 2021
United States of America - Amends the colour additive regulations to provide for the safe use of silver nitrate as a colour additive in professional-use only cosmetics to colour eyebrows and eyelashes	October 12, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Publishes technical regulation for tanks - part 2 gas products transportation tanks	October 12, 2021
India - Publishes final findings concerning anti-dumping investigation of imports of "Colour Coated/Pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel" originating in or exported from China & EU	October 11, 2021
India - Initiates sunset review anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of "certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products" originating in or exported from China	October 11, 2021
India - Publishes final findings concerning anti-dumping investigation of imports of "1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a' originating in or exported from China	October 11, 2021
India - Amends final findings on anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Decor Paper" originating in or exported from China	October 11, 2021
United States of America - Amends the test procedure for clothes dryers	October 11, 2021
India - Includes Ranaghat Railway Station for importing Crushed & de-oiled GM Soya Cake as per Notifications published by DGFT.	October 8, 2021
India - Central Government decides not to impose definitive anti-dumping duty concerning imports of “Rubber Chemical PX-13” from China, South Korea and USA	October 8, 2021
India - Publishes list of interested parties on anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of “Elastomeric Filament Yarn” from China, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam	October 8, 2021
India - Proposes standards relating to exemption of bubble gum from mandatory nutritional labelling	October 8, 2021
India - Publishes list of interested parties on anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of “Ammonium Nitrate” originating in or exported from Russia, Georgia and Iran	October 8, 2021
South Korea - Amends import requirement for fresh underground parts for human consumption of Alpinia spp.	October 8, 2021
Japan - Amends provisions for potency test in the "Recombinant Adsorbed Hepatitis B Vaccine (Prepared from Yeast)"	October 8, 2021
United State of America - Issues new use rules for chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices	October 8, 2021
Japan - Amends the Enforcement Order of Industrial Safety and Health Act and related ordinances about the 237 substances	October 8, 2021
India - Notifies relaxation in export policy of red sanders wood as per Notification published by DGFT.	October 7, 2021
India - Publishes exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees as per Notifications published by CBIC.	October 7, 2021
India - Revises list of applicants for compliance regarding commercial feeds / feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with relevant BIS standards	October 7, 2021
India - Includes “Paytm Payments Bank Limited” in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934	October 7, 2021
India - Publishes final findings on anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Melamine" from China	October 7, 2021
Gambia - Standard prescribes the requirements and method of processing fortified rice published.	October 7, 2021
Gambia - Gambian Standard for bottled/packaged drinking waters published.	October 7, 2021
Philippines - Revises guidelines on good manufacturing practice clearance for foreign drug manufacturers	October 7, 2021
Philippines - Revises post marketing surveillance requirements for new drugs under monitored release	October 7, 2021
Kenya - Publishes standards for: PKS 829:2021 Specification for precast concrete channels, edgings and quadrants	October 7, 2021
Kenya - Publishes standards for: KS 2770-6:2021 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout Part 6: Sampling, assessment and verification of the constancy of performance	October 7, 2021
Philippines - Guidelines for the classification of deficiencies observed during inspection of drug distributors and drug retail outlets published.	October 7, 2021
Philippines – Notifies termination of preliminary safeguard measure investigation on GI Sheets, Coils and Strips, Pre-painted Galvanized Iron (PPGI) and Pre-painted Galvanized Aluminum Zinc (PPGL) against Indian Exporters	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Cream cheese - GSO 832/2010	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Frozen carrot - GSO 1383/2002	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Cream, prepared creams - GSO 651/2008	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Sturgeon Caviar - GSO1360/2014	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Edible fats & oils not covered by individual standards - GSO 2228/2012	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Bulgur - GSO 1879/2008	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Certain Pulses - GSO CAC 837/2008	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Canned Chestnuts and Canned Chestnut Puree - GSO1919:2009	October 6, 2021
GCC & Yemen - Publishes standards for: Frozen spinach - GSO 05/FDS/811:2020 CAC 811/1997	October 6, 2021
United States of America - Establishes rules to add the naturally occurring level of lead in candies containing chili and/or tamarind	October 6, 2021
United States of America - Requirements premarket tobacco product applications and record keeping published.	October 6, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notifications: India - Provides clarifications regarding applicable GST rates & exemptions on certain services India - Provides clarification regarding GST rates & classification (goods)	October 6, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notification: India - Notifies sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of “Ammonium Nitrate” originating in or exported from Russia, Georgia and Iran	October 6, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India - Notifies procedure and criteria of applications for export of syringes	October 5, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Notifies procedure for intimation of arrest report & incident report	October 5, 2021
Chile - Establishes sanitary requirements for pork casings	October 5, 2021
Reserve Bank of India published Notifications: India - Publishes guidelines pertaining to Value Free Transfer (VFT) of government securities India - Publishes revised guidelines for Subsidiary General Ledger (SGL) Account and Constituents' Subsidiary General Ledger (CSGL) Account	October 5, 2021
Taiwan - Regulation specifying the labeling requirements for infant and follow-up formula published.	October 5, 2021
Vietnam - Included more items in the list of goods import tax exemption for prevention services	October 5, 2021
Ecuador published following: Technical regulations to authorize the import by exception and import by donation Ecuadorian technical regulation concerning motorcycles amended	October 5, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notifications: India - Amends export policy of syringes from free to restricted India - Allocates quantity of 5841 MT (raw/refined) sugar to EU under TRQ scheme for the year 2021-22	October 4, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Extends anti dumping duty on 'ceramic tableware and glassware' originating in or exported from Malaysia, to prevent the circumvention of anti dumping duty levied on subejct goods originating in or exported from China	October 4, 2021
India - Advises proper disposal of food products unfit for human consumption	October 4, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notificaton: India - Publishes final findings on safeguard investigation concerning imports of "lsopropyl Alcohol" into India	October 4, 2021
Thailand - Revises the format and characteristic of domestic and imported cigarette packaging	October 4, 2021
Egypt - Publishes technical rules for following product areas: Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs Maximum permissible limits of veterinary drug residues in food Maximum Allowable Limits for Residues of Pesticides in and on Food Products of Plant and Animal Origin	October 4, 2021
United States of America - Extends submission deadline for reporting pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Health and Safety Data Reporting rule	October 4, 2021
India - FSSAI has inaugurated National Food Laboratory at JNPT NhavaSheva	October 2, 2021
Australia - Update to measures for Cercospora foeniculi associated with Foeniculum vulgare seed for sowing published.	October 2, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India - Extends date for mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the Common Digital Platform to 31st October 2021.	October 1, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Extends anti-dumping duty on import of Jute products originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Nepal by amending notification No. 01/2027-Customs (ADD) dated 05-01-2017.	October 1, 2021
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published Notifications: India - Implements policy to enable the provision for change in premise address without changing FSSAI License / Registration number India - Mandates the mentioning of FSSAI License / Registration number on receipt / invoices / cash memo / bills etc. by food businesses on sale of food products	October 1, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol from Thailand. India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Polyurethane Leather which includes any kind of textile coated one sided or both sided with Polyurethane” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Stainless-Steel Seamless Tubes & Pipes” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of “Elastomeric Filament Yarn” from China PR, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Glycine" from China India -Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Semi-Finished Ophthalmic Lenses from China	October 1, 2021
Argentina - Specific technical regulation applicable to accessories for fluid conduction systems published,	October 1, 2021
Chile - Technical report for the establishment of the energy efficiency standard for light motorized vehicles	October 1, 2021
Brazil - published following: Anvisa publishes manual on food import. Requirements for the import and use of human immunoglobulin, due to the international public health emergency related to SARS-CoV-2. Procedures for the import and export of goods and products intended for scientific or technological research	October 1, 2021
EAC - Standards DEAS 794: 2021 for Determination of the microbial inhibition of cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes published.	October 1, 2021
Myanmar - Approved drug registration certification list published.	October 1, 2021
EU - Notification on Uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of animal origin published.	October 1, 2021
South Korea - Establish the maximum residual limits of pesticides in agricultural products	October 1, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notifications: India - Fixes tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold and silver India - Amends Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations 2018 India - Extends temporary revocation of the operation of the notification No. 16/2020 Customs (ADD) up to 31st January, 2022 India - Extends temporary revocation of the operation of the notification No. 38/2019 – Customs (ADD) up to 31st January, 2022 India - Extends the temporary revocation of the operation of notification No. 01/2017 – Customs (CVD) up to 31st January, 2022 India - Extends the temporary revocation of the operation of the notification No. 54/2018 – Customs (ADD) up to 31st January, 2022 India - Notifies about the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) India - Notifies Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme on export of apparel/garments/made-ups India - Extends levy of anti-dumping duty on “Glazed/Unglazed Porcelain/Vitrified tiles in polished or unpolished finish with less than 3% water absorption” from China upto 28th February, 2022	September 30, 2021
India - Implements GST Council recommendation on IGST on imports related to goods from Antarctica and Border haats	September 30, 2021
India - Implements GST Council recommendation on IGST on imports related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease, etc, as well Condition No. 102 pertaining to Services	September 30, 2021
India - Amends following notifications under Integrated Tax (Rate): Exempts CGST on specified medicines used in COVID-19, up to 31st December, 2021 Notification No. 40/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) Notification No. 4/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) Notification No. 2/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) Notification No. 1/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) Notification No. 09/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) Notification No. 08/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate)	September 30, 2021
India - Amends following notifications under Central Tax (Rate): Exempts CGST on specified medicines used in COVID-19, up to 31st December, 2021 Notification No. 39/2017- Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 4/2017- Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 2/2017- Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 1/2017- Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 12/2017- Central Tax (Rate) Notification No. 11/2017- Central Tax (Rate)	September 30, 2021
India - Amends following notifications under Union territory Tax (Rate): Exempts CGST on specified medicines used in COVID-19, up to 31st December, 2021 Notification No. 39/2017- Union territory Tax (Rate) Notification No. 4/2017- Union territory Tax (Rate) Notification No. 2/2017- Union territory Tax (Rate) Notification No. 1/2017- Union territory Tax (Rate) Notification No. 12/2017- Union Territory Tax (Rate) Notification No. 11/2017- Union Territory Tax (Rate)	September 30, 2021
Reserve Bank of India published Notifications: India - Supports Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to Sri Lanka India – Supports Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 15 million to Sierra Leone	September 30, 2021
India - Amends notification No. 1/2017- Compensation Cess (Rate)	September 30, 2021
Australia - Notifies new import conditions for commodities that are hosts of khapra beetle which are for: Bean seed Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Rice for human consumption or processing Rice for human consumption or processing Powdered herbs Rubus spp. for use as nursery stock Processed grain and seed products Dried vegetables Cucurbit seed Whole dried peas Chickpeas Celery seed Soybeans (excluding frozen) Whole lentils Fennel seed Cumin seed Coriander seed Split legumes Pelted wheat Peanuts for human consumption or processing	September 30, 2021
Chile - Draft resolution governing the importation of fresh bananas (Musa spp.) published.	September 30, 2021
Brazil - Notifies metrological technical regulation on the metrological control of pre-packaged goods sold in units of length or number of units, with equal nominal content	September 30, 2021
Argentina - Draft resolution establishing the technical requirements for steel, carbon and alloy accessories published.	September 30, 2021
Thailand - Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines Part 30-101 Efficiency Classes of AC Three Phase Induction Motor published.	September 30, 2021
South Africa - Final phytosanitary requirements of fresh mango (Mangifera indica) fruit from India published.	September 30, 2021
Ukraine - Amends technical regulation of simple pressure vessels	September 30, 2021
South Korea - Rules of the Chemicals Control Act published.	September 30, 2021
United States of America - Updates the safety standard for gates and enclosures	September 29, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India - Amends Para 2.54 of Handbook of Procedures of FTP (2015-2020) regarding extension of timelines	September 29, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notifications: India - Exempts COVID-19 vaccines from basic Custom duty till 31st December, 2021. India - Extend the anti-dumping duty on 'Colour coated/pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel' from China PR and EU up to 31st March, 2022.	September 29, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India – Publishes final findings in anti-circumvention investigation concerning circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of "Measuring Tapes" originating in or exported from China by imports of "Measuring Tapes" originating in or exported from Singapore and Cambodia India - Publishes final findings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Elastomeric Filament Yarn" from Singapore India - Publishes final findings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of 'Decor Paper' from China India – Amends final finding notification concerning anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of "Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding cosmetic grade" from China India - Publishes list of interested parties in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Ammonium Nitrate” from Russia, Georgia and Iran	September 29, 2021
India - Permits AD banks to use any other widely accepted alternative reference rate in place of the LIBOR rate	September 28, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notifications: India - Extension of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 till 31-03-2022 India - Extension of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020 till 31-03-2022	September 28, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Publishes final findings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blends, from China India - Publishes final findings in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of from EU, South Korea, Russia and Thailand India - Publishes list of interested parties in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Mono Ethylene Glycols or MEG from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and USA India - Publishes final findings anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Calcined Gypsum Powder originating in or exported from Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE.	September 28, 2021
Australia - Changes to the import conditions for Manure.	September 28, 2021
Chile – published following: Regulation of classification, labelling and notification of chemical substances and mixtures Draft standard that subjects portable defibrillators to health control	September 28, 2021
Finland - Amends the decree on health warnings for the retail packing of tobacco products and similar products	September 28, 2021
Kenya - Publishes draft standards specifying the requirements for following product areas: DEAS 791:2021 Kitchen equipment cleaner and grease remover DEAS 789: 2021 Alcohol-based instant hand sanitizer DEAS 792: 2021 Carpet and upholstery shampoo DEAS 793-1: 2020 Toilet cleansers ―Specification ―Part 1: Acidic liquid toilet cleansers DEAS 794: 2021 Determination of the microbial inhibition of cosmetic soap bars and liquid hand and body washes DEAS 338: 2020 Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products DEAS 339:2021 Hair creams, lotions and gels DEAS 335: 2021 Cologne hydrosols and toilet waters DEAS 340: 2021 Nail polish	September 28, 2021
Israel - Publishes new standards for following product areas: SI 47 - Motor vehicle brake fluids SI 60670 part 1 - Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations: General requirements SI 636 - Textile carpets SI 60968 - Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Safety requirements SI 20 Part 2.4 - Luminaires: Particular requirements - Portable general purpose luminaries SI 5115 part 3 - Diaper changing units: Diaper changing units for public use - Safety requirements and test methods SI 5438 part 9 - Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption: Aluminium sulphate SI 20 part 1 - Luminaries: General requirements and tests SI 562 part 14 - Safety of toys: Trampolines for domestic use SI 13209 part 2 - Child use and care articles – Baby carriers – Safety requirements and test methods: Soft carriers SI 14889: Ophthalmic optics - Fundamental requirements for uncut finished lenses	September 28, 2021
Myanmar - Temporarily eliminates import licensing requirements on certain pharmaceutical raw materials	September 28, 2021
South Korea - Regulations on HACCP certification for imported kimchi published.	September 28, 2021
Philippines - published following: Prescribes the technical regulation for mandatory PS licensing and/or ICC scheme for LPG cylinders and ancillary products Port of NAIA clarifies customs procedure on importation thru air operators	September 28, 2021
Uruguay - Publishes drafts concerning: Animal health requirements of the state parties for the importation of captive birds Zoo sanitary requirements of the state parties for the importation of birds as companion animals Zoo sanitary requirements of the state parties for the importation of domestic pigs for the purpose of companion animals	September 28, 2021
United States of America - Issues final rule establishing tolerances for residues of the insecticide spinetoram in or on multiple commodities	September 28, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Publishes final findings in anti-circumvention investigation concerning alleged circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of axle for trailers from China India –Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) originating in or exported from China PR and USA India –Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Component R-32, originating in or exported from China PR-reg	September 27, 2021
EU – published following: Amends the import conditions for shelf-stable composite products containing colostrum-based products Establishes technical requirements and test procedures for the approval of cars and vans with regard to the event data recorder systems	September 27, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for residues for following product areas: Pyraclostrobin in or on pomegranate Fluazinam in or on multiple commodities	September 27, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Circular: India - Issues clarification in respect of refund of tax specified in section 77(1) of the CGST Act and section 19(1) of the IGST Act	September 25, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India – Port of Ghojadanga LCS (INGJXB) and Kolkata (INCCUl) additionally included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20, dated 24.08.2021.	September 25, 2021
India - Amends CGST Rules, 2017 up to 24.09.2021 as per Notification published by CBIC.	September 24, 2021
India - Approves the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for promotion of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles	September 24, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Silicone Sealants" originating in or exported from China PR India - Initiates sunset review investigation and extension of anti-dumping duties on the imports of Aluminium Foil ranging from 5.5 to 80 microns from China PR	September 24, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notifications: India – Impose countervailing duty on “Aluminium Wire in coil form/Wire Rod in coil form having diameter ranging from 9 mm to 13 mm" exported from Malaysia for a period of 5 years. India - Seeks to amend Notification No. 03/2021 dated 23.02.2021 India - Seeks to make amendments (Eighth Amendment, 2021) to the CGST Rules, 2017 India – Seeks to notify the manner to issue duty credit for goods exported under the continuation of Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) India – Issued circular on easing container availability for export cargo	September 24, 2021
Mexico - Establishes the requirements for new light vehicles	September 24, 2021
South Korea - published following: Enforcement decree of the Fertilizer Control Act Customs Act enforcement decree	September 24, 2021
United States of America - published following: Establishes improvements for heavy-duty engine and vehicle test procedures, and other technical amendments Establishes tolerances for residues of metalaxyl in or on black pepper	September 24, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notifications: India - Extends export obligation period of specified advance & EPCG authorisations till 31.12.2021. India - Notifies changes in SEIS in Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 India – Amended export policy of Mercury from 'Free' to 'Restricted' with immediate effect. The export will be subject to obtaining Prior Informed Consent (PIC) from MoEF&CC. India – Amended export policy of Betel leaves to European Union, subject to registration with SHEFEXIL, the designated Competent Authority for issuance of health certificate instead of APEDA.	September 23, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notifications: India – Seeks to notify the manner to issue duty credit for goods exported under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP). India – Seeks to notify the Electronic Duty Credit Ledger Regulations, 2021	September 23, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notification: India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of aluminum foil 5.5 micron to 80 micron from China	September 23, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notificatons: India –Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Ceftriaxone Sodium Sterile" originating in of exported from China PR-reg. India –Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethly-6-cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-accetate also known as ATS-8" originating in or exported from China PR	September 23, 2021
India - Applicability of Food Category /additives under FSSR for Mouth Fresheners and related products	September 23, 2021
EU - Authorises the use of astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from haematococcuspluvialis algae in food supplements that are intended for the general population above the age of 14 years	September 23, 2021
El Salvador - Establishes the minimum technical requirements for the design and construction of one and two floor housing	September 23, 2021
Mexico - Draft standard regarding Olinala published.	September 23, 2021
Norway - Temporary movements of consignments of honeybees is forbidden without prior authorisation	September 23, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notification: India - Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethly-6-cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4-accetate also known as ATS-8" originating in or exported from China PR.	September 22, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Seeks to rescind Notification No. 11/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 29th March, 2016.	September 22, 2021
Australia - Commences assessment on permit applications to import animal/human derived products that will be used in a laboratory	September 22, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Rescinds earlier notification regarding anti-dumping duty on imports of Tyre Curing Presses exported from China PR for a period of five years	September 22, 2021
Brazil - Consolidates various regulations: Requirements for liquid immersed distribution transformers Technical regulation for drinking water reservoir Acceptance criteria for the quantitative verification of soap powder, soap-flakes and coconut soap powder Technical regulation for new tires Requirements for manufacture of accessible vehicles of road characteristics for collective transport of passengers Requirements for sterile hypodermic needles and sterile gingival needles for single use Technical regulation and for blister packages for food	September 22, 2021
Brazil - published following: Approves procedures for identification, marking of ammunition and their packaging Approves the regulatory standards of safety devices and procedures for identification and marking of firearms and their parts Revokes items concerning the risk classification of economic activities associated with the acts of release	September 22, 2021
New Zealand - Draft Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill published.	September 22, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago- Publishes standards concerning: Labelling of goods - General - Compulsory requirements Labelling of goods - Prepackaged goods - Compulsory requirements	September 22, 2021
Uganda - Publishes draft standards covering following product areas: PH of engine coolants and antirusts Dielectric breakdown voltage of insulating liquids using vde electrodes Visual examination of used electrical insulating liquids in the field Corrosive sulphur in electrical insulating liquids Acid and base number by colour-indicator titration Existent inorganic sulphate in ethanol by potentiometric titration	September 22, 2021
India - PAN-India survey results on trans- fat in different food categories published.	September 21, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time period to complete the anti-subsidy investigation initiated on 25th September 2020 concerning imports of copper tubes and pipes from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ofloxacin and its intermediates originating in or exported from China India - Publishes final findings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of untreated fumed silica originating in and exported from China and Korea India - Initiates oral hearing in anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of aluminium primary foundry alloy ingot originating in or exported from Malaysia India - Terminates countervailing duty investigation concerning imports of sodium nitrite originating in or exported from China India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of aluminium foil 5.5 micron to 80 micron from China	September 21, 2021
New Zealand - Defers Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 till 12 February 2022	September 21, 2021
Chile - Establishes sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile for exhibition centers of the following species: Primates Animals of the family ailuridae, ursidae, cyclopedidae and myrmecophagidae	September 21, 2021
United States of America - Amends regulations applicable to phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)	September 21, 2021
Morocco - Makes mandatory application of Moroccan standards	September 21, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published CGST Circular: India - Provides clarification relating to export of services-condition (v) of section 2(6) of the IGST Act 2017 India - Provides clarification in respect of certain GST related issues India - Provides clarification on doubts related to scope of “Intermediary”	September 20, 2021
India - Prescribes the specific migration limit of certain substances from packaging material intended to be in contact with articles of food	September 20, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notification: India - Initiates oral hearings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of wire rod of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China	September 20, 2021
Egypt - Gives the importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the new standards for the following: Unrefined Shea Butter Shelf life for food products part: 2 shelf life	September 20, 2021
New Zealand - Requirements for ruminant meat and ruminant meat products published.	September 20, 2021
Saudi Arabia - published following: Draft requirements of food products with high nutritional value published. Draft procedures for placing nutritional data in the form of traffic light signals on the labels of pre-packaged food products	September 20, 2021
Vietnam - Publishes draft regulation on planting-materials for the following perennial crop: Coffee Orange Banana Pummelo	September 20, 2021
Argentina - published following: Establishes the prohibition of the sale and use in the food industry of essential oil of pine or essence of turpentine Incorporates ingredients for use in the preparation of dietary supplements Establishes the definition, composition and physical-chemical characteristics that avocado oil must meet Establishes the name and characteristics of high fructose syrup	September 20, 2021
China - Good manufacture practices for cosmetics published.	September 20, 2021
Brazil - published following: Consolidates technical quality regulation and conformity assessment requirements for televisions Revokes items concerning the risk classification of economic activities associated with the acts of release	September 20, 2021
Vietnam - Draft Circular amending, supplementing and repealing a number of legal documents on food safety published.	September 20, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Trade Notice: India - De - Activation of IECs unless not updated on the DGFT till 5th October, 2021	September 20, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for following residues in or on multiple commodities: Fluazinam Pyraclostrobin Spinetoram	September 20, 2021
Vietnam - Promulgates the HS code table for the list of goods subject to specialized inspection in the field of agriculture and rural development	September 20, 2021
Vietnam - Promulgates the list of dangerous items prohibited and restricted from being brought into restricted areas and brought on board aircraft	September 17, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Public Notice: India - Invites applications for allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under India - Mauritius CECPA for the year 2021-22	September 17, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Publishes list of registered interested parties in anti-dumping Investigation concerning Imports of resin bonded thin wheels from China India - Initiates anti-dumping Investigation concerning imports of polyetrafluoroethylene (PTEE) originating in or exported from China	September 17, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Amends the BCD rate on Lentils (Masur) originating in or exported from USA	September 17, 2021
Australia - published following: Changes import conditions for used fish bins Reviewing standards pertaining to care labelling for clothing and textile products	September 17, 2021
Canada - Notifies modification to the list of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of milk coagulating enzyme from rhizomucormieheib in yogurt	September 17, 2021
EAC - Specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cigarettes	September 17, 2021
Colombia - Establishes the requirements and procedure for registration and quality verification of the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine	September 17, 2021
Thailand - Temporarily suspends import of live poultry and poultry carcasses from India	September 17, 2021
South Korea - Enforcement rules of the Korea Customs Service and its affiliated organizations published.	September 17, 2021
United States of America - Withdraws its proposed rule on flammability standards for residential upholstered furniture	September 17, 2021
United States of America - published following: Significant new use rules on certain chemical substances Announces pesticide general permit (PGP) 2021 which replaces the existing permit (2016 PGP) expiring on 31-10-2021	September 17, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notifications: India - Extends last date for filing applications for Scrip based FTP Schemes India - Amends import policy condition No. 5 of Ch 27 in terms of Government Resolution	September 16, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notifications: India - Publishes exchange rate of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees India - Seeks to levy anti-dumping duty on imports of aluminium foil originating in or exported from China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia for a period of five years	September 16, 2021
India - Notifies that the products covered under the Nutraceutical regulation will be licensed by Central Licensing Authorities only, irrespective of turnover of the FBOs	September 16, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Notifies oral hearing in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of colour coated / pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China and EU India - Publishes list of registered interested parties in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Wire Rod of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China	September 16, 2021
Australia - Changes mail shipment addressee requirements from department to importers directly for the following products: Plant material for research purposes Plant pathogens, plant-related microorganisms, fungi and genetic material for research Low risk genetic material for in vitro and/or in vivo use in plants and/or laboratory organisms Herbarium specimens Plant diagnostic kits Drosophila spp. for use in post entry quarantine Biological control agents	September 16, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes resolution defining group of products to which item 5.3 of Annex II of Law 9.782 applies Resolution which disposes about electronic protocol for issuing a Product Certificate and Certificate for Foreign Government Extends the application of notification of medical devices to textile yarns with thermal properties Consolidates conformity assessment requirements for general-purpose steel cables	September 16, 2021
Thailand - Publishes draft ministerial regulation on appliances for heating liquids for following products: Electric rice cookers Electric thermo pots Electric kettles	September 16, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes draft standard specifying requirements for following products: Fresh chilli peppers Citrus fruits Fresh mushrooms	September 16, 2021
Vietnam - Regulations on granting circulation numbers and importing medical equipment for COVID-19 published.	September 16, 2021
Australia - published following: Updates Inspection options for psyllium husk goods arriving as full container load sea freight Adds peperomia turboensis to the permitted species list	September 15, 2021
Brazil - Establishes requirements for importing human immunoglobulin	September 15, 2021
Chile - Extends the period of validity of Resolution No. 7,870 of 2020 which establishes phytosanitary requirements for the import of some fruits and vegetables	September 15, 2021
Brazil - Consolidates Metrological Technical Regulation for alcohol meters	September 15, 2021
Philippines - General guidelines for the regulation of vapour products and heated tobacco products published.	September 15, 2021
Taiwan – published following: Draft regulation specifying requirement of the Ganoderma microsporum Globulin Draft amendment standards for Food Additives	September 15, 2021
United States of America - Amends the test procedure for distribution transformers	September 15, 2021
Uganda - Draft standard specifying requirements for fresh cut flowers published.	September 15, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India – Publishes final findings on anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of sodium hydrosulphite originating in or exported from China and South Korea India – Publishes final findings on anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of hot-rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel from China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia India - Publishes final findings anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of cold rolled/cold reduced flat steel products of iron or non-alloy steel or other alloy steel of all width and thickness - not clad, plated or coated originating in or exported from China, Japan, South Korea and Ukraine	September 15, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India - Procedure for refund of application fees deposited by applicants for Restricted Import Authorisation of Pulses for the period 2021-22 – reg.	September 14, 2021
India - Frames draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021 specifying the limit of naturally occurring formaldehyde in freshwater and marine fish	September 14, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India - Terminates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of plain medium density fibreboard having thickness 6mm and above from Vietnam India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of hydrogen peroxide originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Thailand	September 14, 2021
United States of America - Establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of spinach defensin proteins	September 14, 2021
Denmark - Executive order on retrofitted particulate filter system published.	September 14, 2021
Turkey - Amends import requirements for tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds	September 14, 2021
Brazil - Establishes following requirements: Temporary technical requirements for new medical devices and medicines Specific criteria for grouping materials for health use into families for market authorization Breast implants and the product conformity certification requirement Surgical gloves and gloves for non-surgical procedures Single-use sterile hypodermic syringes Hypodermic and gingival syringes Single-use transfusion, gravitational infusion, and infusion for using with an infusion pump	September 14, 2021
Brazil - Publishes resolution which disposes about the following: Procedures for compulsory certification of equipment under the Sanitary Surveillance regime Plastic bags for the collection, storage and transfer of human blood and its components Market authorization, manufacturing, etc of Intra-Uterine Device containing copper Mandatory execution by the holders of medical devices market authorization Performance of clinical trials with medical devices Safety requirements applicable to medical devices Requirements for manufacturing, trading, etc of personalized medical devices	September 14, 2021
Switzerland - Draft revision of the Ordinance of the Swiss Federal Office of Communications on telecommunications installations (OOIT) published.	September 14, 2021
Australia - Updates minimum documentary and import declaration requirements	September 14, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published Notification: India - Includes Kushinagar Airport for loading & unloading of baggage	September 13, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India - Clarification on last date of import in continuation of Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021.	September 13, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notifications: India – Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of stainless-steel seamless tubes & pipes originating in or exported from China India – Initiates mid-term review investigation concerning imports of aluminium alloy road wheels originating in or exported from China India – Initiation of new shipper review concerning anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of hydrogen peroxide originating in or exported from Bangladesh India – Initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of amoxycillin / amoxycillin trihydrate originating in or exported from China	September 13, 2021
Brazil - Draft sanitary requirements for the import of live bivalve molluscs or their products published.	September 13, 2021
Brazil - Publishes resolution which disposes about the following: Exposure to the sale and the trade of tobacco-derived smoking products Improvement of the control and inspection of anorectic psychotropic substances and provides other measures Market authorization of tobacco-derived smoking products Framing of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate Reagent in the technical regulation on medical devices Requirements for the grouping of medical devices for market authorization and adopts traceability labels for implantable products Market authorization of the products used in the procedure of the permanent artificial pigmentation of the skin Requirements for manufacturing, trading, importing and exposure to the use of personalized medical devices	September 13, 2021
Brazil - Establishes following requirements: Temporary requirements for the fabrication, importation and commercialization of personal protective equipment Temporary requirements for the import of new medical devices and medicines identified List of substances for preservative use permitted for personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes List of substances for preservative use not permitted for personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes List of substances that personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes must not contain except under the conditions, and with the established restrictions Pilot Implementation of the Post-Market Authorization Change Management Protocol for drugs with synthetic and semi-synthetic active ingredients Minimum requirements for male natural rubber latex condoms	September 13, 2021
Chile - Establishes the quality requirements for the importation of seeds	September 13, 2021
EU - Publishes draft Commission Regulation concerning refusal of authorisation on certain health claims: Made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk Made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health Made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health	September 13, 2021
New Zealand - Standard specifying the import conditions for nursery stock published.	September 13, 2021
Kenya - Requirements and test methods for alcoholic mixed beverages published.	September 13, 2021
Peru - published following: Prohibits the entry of goods of pig origin Draft modifying regulations on sanitary surveillance and control of food and beverages Draft regulation for the conditional sanitary registration of medicines and biological products	September 13, 2021
Philippines - published following: Draft concerning the mandatory product certification of energy consuming products Draft concerning the mandatory product certification of automotive products	September 13, 2021
Slovenia - Specifications for meat and meat products from meat of small cattle published.	September 13, 2021
Singapore - Notifies Food (Amendment) Regulations 2021 will come into operations on 01-10-2021	September 13, 2021
South Korea - Draft amending technical standards for broadcasting facilities for internet multimedia broadcasting business published.	September 13, 2021
Taiwan - published following: Amends the list of micro-organisms limits in cosmetic products Draft regulation for the use restrictions and labelling requirement of aloe as a food ingredient	September 13, 2021
Ukraine - Notifies the adoption of the amendments to the Technical Regulation for Pressure Equipment	September 13, 2021
Uganda - Publishes draft standard covering the following aspects: Determination of silicon in engine coolant Requirements for treated Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets Determination of hardness in water by titration Determination of the equilibrium boiling point of engine coolants	September 13, 2021
United Kingdom - Amends the Phytosanitary Conditions Regulation pertaining to plants	September 13, 2021
United States of America - published following: Requirements for human blood and blood components intended for transfusion or for further manufacturing use Establishes tolerances for residues of Acequinocyl Notifies mandatory Inspection of egg substitutes and freeze-dried egg products Requirements for human blood and blood components intended for transfusion or for further manufacturing use	September 13, 2021
Philippines - Intensifies scrutiny against meat and meat products without import permits	September 12, 2021
Australia - Amends the following products: Wooden Products Bamboo Products	September 11, 2021
Vietnam - Resolution on tax policies for imported goods to finance Covid-19 prevention and control published.	September 11, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notification: India - Relief in Average Export Obligation in terms of Para 5.19 of Hand Book of Procedures of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20	September 10, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs published notifications: India - Withdraws the reduction in basic customs duty on crude palm oil earlier notified on 29.06.21 India - Reduces and rationalise the import duties on Palm, Sunflower and Soya-bean oils India - Eases availability of containers for exporters	September 10, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published Notification: India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Opal Glassware" originating in or exported from China and UAE	September 10, 2021
India - Includes “Radiation Processing of Food” as new Kind of Business in FoSCoS Portal for Licensing of Food Businesses	September 10, 2021
South Korea - published following: Enforcement rules of the Health Functional Food Act Enforcement rules of the Sanitary Products Management Act Rules regarding the safety of medicines	September 10, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification published: India - Amends the import policy of mercury	September 9, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Notifies oral hearing in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Colour coated / pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China and EU	September 9, 2021
South Korea - Enforcement rules of the special act on imported food safety management published.	September 9, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes final findings on anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium originating in or exported from China India - Notifies oral hearing in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Soda Ash" from UAE and Russia	September 8, 2021
Chile - Updates technical specifications for the design of the efficiency label for household lamps	September 8, 2021
Taiwan - Notifies amendments to the legal requirements for fans and other electrical appliances will come into effect on 1 January 2023	September 8, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notifications published: India - Para 2.107 of Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020 amended	September 7, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of clear float glass originating in or exported from Iran India - Publishes Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Clear Float Glass originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Thailand India - Terminates Mid-Term Review limited to change of name of producer/exporter from Korea RP in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of 'Aluminium and Zinc coated flat products, originating in or exported from China PR, Vietnam and Korea RP	September 7, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following Standard on textile articles: DUS 1970-7:2021, Textiles: Sweater -Standard specifies requirements and test methods for sweaters, also known as pullovers and slip overs (sleeveless). DUS 2373-1:2021, Mosquito repellents-Standard provides guidelines for the design and execution of studies to evaluate the performance of mosquito repellents formulated and prepared for application directly to human skin. DUS 2380:2021, Label material- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for labels. This document applies to adhesive labels (also known as self-adhesive or pressure-sensitive), stickers, tickets and non-adhesive labels. DUS 434:2021, Files and folders- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for files and folders. DUS 1970-6:2021, Textiles Cardigans- Standard specifies requirements and test methods for cardigans.	September 7, 2021
EU - Regulation laying down detailed rules on certain records and declarations required from operators and groups of operators and on the technical means for the issuance of certificates published.	September 7, 2021
Australia - Update to CSWCP facilities and import conditions for the 2021-2022 BMSB safeguarding arrangements published.	September 7, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following Standard on automobiles: DUS 2277-1:2021, Road vehicles: Performance and installation requirements- Standard specifies requirements for the performance and installation of devices designed to limit the maximum road speed of motor vehicles by control of engine power. DUS 2277-2:2021, Road vehicles: Specification for system and component- Standard specifies requirements for the performance of systems and components designed to form part of a speed limiter intended to limit the maximum road speed of motor vehicles by control of engine power.	September 7, 2021
Ukraine - published following: Resolution on approval of systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance of construction products. Decree on list of categories of construction products. Technical regulation sets out the ecodesign requirements for heaters, coolers, high temperature process chillers and fan coil units.	September 7, 2021
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs CGST Circular published: India - Issued clarification regarding extension of time limit to apply for revocation of cancellation of registration in view of Notification No. 34/2021-Central Tax dated 29th August, 2021	September 6, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade published Notifications: India – Implements MoU between India and Myanmar for import of urad and tur from Myanmar India – Implements MoU between India and Malawi for import of pigeon peas from Malawi	September 6, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications: India - Publishes final findings for anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Vitamin C originating in or exported from China	September 6, 2021
India – Exempts fish and fishery processing units being already inspected by EIC from additional inspection by FSSAI	September 6, 2021
Taiwan – Notifies regulation governing the labelling of small pre-packaged food	September 6, 2021
Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification: India - Includesthree ports for imports under general notes on import policy	September 3, 2021
India - Directs to investigate the alleged use of dairy terms on the labels of plant-based beverages and food products	September 3, 2021
Australia - Amends the Consumer Goods Safety Standard 2020	September 3, 2021
Brazil - Notifies technical regulation for edible gelatin	September 3, 2021
Colombia - Establishes regulation on nutritional and frontal labelling requirements for packaged foods	September 3, 2021
Kenya - Amends requirements for inspection and acceptance of used textile products	September 3, 2021
Argentina - Establishes mandatory certification for portable electric ovens	September 2, 2021
Brazil - Establishes exceptional procedures for import of vaccines COVID-19	September 2, 2021
Costa Rica - Temporarily suspends entry of products and by- products of porcine origin (pork)	September 2, 2021
European Union - published following: Amends commission delegated regulation related to Wine Authorises manganese chelate of lysine and glutamic acid as feed additive for all animal species	September 2, 2021
Japan - Revised Gas Business Act and the Act on the Securing of Safety and the Optimization of Transaction of Liquefied Petroleum Gas	September 2, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications: India - Initiates antidumping Investigation concerning imports of Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware, originating in or exported from China PR India - Initiates antidumping investigation concerning imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol from Thailand	September 1, 2021
Brazil - Establishes phytosanitary treatments with quarantine purposes in the international transit of vegetables	September 1, 2021
Egypt- Grants six-month transitional period to abide by new standards for following products: Occupational health and safety - table of hazard materials and their handling Water meters for cold potable water and hot water - Part 2: test methods Cosmetics - Oils Part 1: individual oils for direct use Unrefined Shea Butter Playpens for domestic use - Safety requirements and test methods flexographic inks Indelible ink (election ink) Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements Outdoor furniture - seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use -- part 2: mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating	September 1, 2021
Egypt- Grants four-month transitional period to abide by new standards for rechargeable portable fire extinguishers that works with dry chemical powder	September 1, 2021
European Union - published following: Regulation concerning the authorisation of phytomenadione as a feed additive for horses Adopts specific hygiene requirements for food of animal origin	September 1, 2021
Singapore - Health products regulation in therapeutic products published.	September 1, 2021
United States of America - Federal motor vehicle safety standards published.	September 1, 2021
Australia - Revises revised import conditions for apiaceous vegetable seeds for sowing	September 1, 2021
Australia - Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements	August 31, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes final findings of antidumping investigation concerning imports of tyre curing presses originating or exported from China PR India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of "Toluene Diisocyanate" (TDI), originating in or exported from China PR, Japan and South Korea	August 31, 2021
Argentina - Adopts regulations governing technical requirements for following products: Furniture Boards derived from wood	August 31, 2021
Chile - published following: Regulations governing phytosanitary requirements for the admission of kiln-dried sawn wood amended Regulations governing sanitary requirements for taxidermized animals amended	August 31, 2021
China - Safety technical specifications for light truck and micro passenger car published.	August 31, 2021
New Zealand- Adopts import health standard for Bovine Germplasm	August 31, 2021
Egypt - Grants six-month transitional period to abide by new standards for following products: General requirements for traditional cigarette alternatives - Part:1 Electronic Cigarettes - Electronic Liquid Shelf life for food products part: 2 shelf life Containers and accessories for pharmaceutical preparations Injection equipment for medical use part1: Ampoules for Injectables Injection equipment for medical use part2: one- point- cut (OPC) ampoules Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products – Part 4: patterned glass Aluminium Cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob Steel for the reinforcement of concrete Part 2: Ribbed bars	August 31, 2021
Taiwan- Prohibits mport of plant or plant products that contains Muhlenbergia capillaris and Muhlenbergia reverchoni	August 31, 2021
United States of America - published following: Revokes all tolerances for chlorpyrifos Establishes tolerances for residues of thiabendazole in or on multiple commodities	August 31, 2021
Myanmar - List of approved drugs and foreign manufactures published.	August 31, 2021
India- Notification regarding appeal procedure related to claims approval published.	August 30, 2021
Brazil- Technical standards for portable weapons - carbines and rifles for employment at Public Safety published.	August 30, 2021
South Korea- Amended technical regulations for safety and reliability of broadcasting and communication protocol	August 30, 2021
Uganda- Standard specifying the testing requirements for ready to drink alcoholic beverages (RTD) published.	August 30, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Publishes final findings on Glass Fibre and articles there of originating in or exported from the China PR India - Publishes list of interested parties in investigation on imports of “Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass” from China PR India - Publishes list of interested parties in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Plain Medium Density Fibreboard having thickness 6mm and above” from Vietnam	August 27, 2021
GCC- GCC initiates antidumping investigation on import of cardboard products to GCC countries from India	August 27, 2021
South Korea - published following: Automobile management act enforcement rules Result of competition for items subject to import declaration guide (HSK) Notified partial changes to the notification criteria for expected errors in import declaration	August 27, 2021
El Salvador- Specifications for quick coupling valves with hand wheel for manual closure, of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from domestic use packaged in portable containers published.	August 27, 2021
Chile- Regulations regarding the labeling, advertising and sale of gluten-free foods, and other matters published.	August 27, 2021
Philippines - published following: Updated list of commodities for importation requiring GM declaration Updated guidelines for payment of applications with the radiation regulation division of the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research	August 27, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Publishes final findings on Investigation concerning imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Russia India - Publishes final findings on Anti-Dumping Duty investigation concerning imports of “Melamine” from China PR	August 26, 2021
Israel - published following: Draft amendment of Israel's Standards Law incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law Draft amendment of the Import and Export Ordinance incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law Draft amendment of the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law Draft amendment of the Pharmacist's Ordinance incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law Draft amendment of the Energy Sources Law incorporated into Israel's Economic Policy Law Draft amendment of the Protection of Public Health Law (Food) incorporated into Israel's EconomicPolicy Law	August 26, 2021
South Korea- Amendment to technical regulations for Household and similar electrical appliances published.	August 26, 2021
United States of America - Published regulation that establishes tolerances for residues of following pesticides in or on soybean, seed: Emamectin benzoate Fluensulfone	August 26, 2021
United States of America - published following: Establishes tolerances for residues of boscalid in or on tea, dried; tea, instant Establishes tolerances with regional registrations for residues of florasulam in or on grass, forage, fodder and hay Establishes tolerances for residues of zeta-cypermethrin in or on multiple commodities	August 26, 2021
Ecuador- Draft sanitary technical regulations for obtaining the certificate of requirement or not of the sanitary notification of processed foods, pesticides, medicines, natural products, devices medical, biochemical reagents, cosmetics and hygienic products published.	August 25, 2021
Russia- Draft amendments to the rules of marketing authorization and assessment of medicinal products for human use published.	August 25, 2021
South Korea - published following: Draft amendment of the technical regulations for the maritime radio equipment Amended "Placement and Management of Unique Device Identifiers on Medical Devices”	August 25, 2021
South Korea- Amended technical regulations for Hand-held motor-operated electric tools for the following products: Electric chain saws Hammers	August 25, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes draft standards for following products: Maize grains Groundnut Flour Groundnuts	August 25, 2021
Tanzania - Published draft standards for following products: Pork Lamb and Mutton Dried meat	August 25, 2021
Uganda - published following: Regulations containing provisions on conformance to compulsory standard specification, non-conformance to compulsory standard specifications, and market surveillance inspections as well as miscellaneous provisions Regulations containing provisions on certification process, miscellaneous provisions and a schedule of certification mark permit fees Regulations containing provisions on inspection and clearance of imports	August 25, 2021
UK- Extended the acceptance of products meeting EU requirements and marking for a further year (until 1 January 2023), for most goods covered by the new UK marking and conformity assessment regime	August 25, 2021
United States of America - Revised definitions of general service lamp and general service incandescent lamp published.	August 25, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Extends time for filing Exporter’s/Importer’s/ User’s Questionnaire response in Mono Ethylene Glycols or MEG” from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and USA.	August 25, 2021
Reserve Bank of India published Notification: India - Publishes Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2021.	August 25, 2021
Australia - published following: Added Alocasia baginda to ‘Ceratocystis spp. hosts for use as nursery stock’ Updated Kava powder case for human consumption	August 25, 2021
Reserve Bank of India published Notification: India - Assigned lead bank responsibility to State Bank of India in the newly formed district in the State of Punjab	August 24, 2021
Australia- Khapra beetle measures: Controlled atmosphere treatment methodology publishes.	August 24, 2021
Ecuador- Reforms in sanitary technical regulations of good storage, distribution and / or transportation practices for pharmaceutical and medical devices for human use published.	August 24, 2021
Brazil - published following: Animal health requirements of Mercosur's States Parties for the import of captive birds Phytosanitary requirements for the import of cuttings from calibrachoa (Calibrachoa spp.), from any origin	August 24, 2021
United States of America - published following: Revised standards for Grades of Watermelons Revise regulations governing the production and import of class I ozone-depleting substances identified for the global essential laboratory and analytical use exemption Final determination of fans and blowers as covered equipment	August 24, 2021
Tanzania - published following: Good agriculture practice for production and handling of Maize grains Code of practice for the prevention and reduction of mycotoxin contamination in cereals	August 24, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time for filing questionnaire response in Anti-Dumping investigation against the imports of Clear Float Glass from Bangladesh and Thailand India - Publishes final findings for Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Polyester Yarn (Polyester Spun Yarn)" originating in or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam India - Publishes final findings for Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic or hetrocyclic compounds also known as Arylides from China PR	August 23, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes the requirements and criteria for voluntary certification of products of plant origin Amended Normative Instruction No. 34 of 25 September 2018, which approves the procedures for prior import authorization, reinspection and special controls applicable to imports of edible animal products	August 23, 2021
South Africa- Draft amendment regarding the compulsory specification for cement published.	August 23, 2021
Chile- Establishes phytosanitary entry requirements for pollen of the species indicated	August 23, 2021
Canada- Updated list of permitted preservatives to extend the use of Dimethyl Dicarbonate in certain alcoholic beverages published.	August 23, 2021
Thailand- Draft ministerial regulation on motorcycle exhaust muffler published.	August 23, 2021
Uganda - published following: Adopted Specifications of agricultural liming materials on 15^th June, 2021 Adopted Specifications of Mayonnaise on 15^th June, 2021 Draft specifying requirements, sampling and test methods for dried meat Draft specifying grading of pork, quality requirements, safety requirement and methods of sampling and test for pork carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption Draft specifying 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 Adopted specifications of smoked meat on 15^th June, 2021 Adopted specifications of beeswax on 15^th June, 2021 Adopted specifications of bee propolis on 2^nd March, 2021 Adopted specifications of granulated superphosphate fertilizers on 15^th June, 2021 Adopted specifications of petroleum jelly on 15^th June, 2021 Draft for specification - Rubber teat (nipple) forbaby feeding bottle	August 23, 2021
Uganda - Adopted Specifications of following productson 15^th June, 2021: Medical safety goggle Adhesive plaster for medical use Alcohol swabs	August 23, 2021
Uganda - Adopted Specifications of following productson 15^th June, 2021: Mascara Toilet Brush Incense sticks	August 23, 2021
Australia - Khapra beetle measures: High-risk plant products imported via all commercial pathways published.	August 23, 2021
Australia - Minor changes to greater than 5% Animal based flavour import conditions published.	August 20, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Extends time for filling Questionnaire responses in Anti –Dumping investigation concerning imports ofElastomeric Filament Yarn from China PR South Korea Taiwan and Vietnam	August 20, 2021
Kenya - published following: Draft specifying grading of pork, quality requirements, safety requirement and methods of sampling and test for pork carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption Draft specifying 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	August 20, 2021
Korea - published following: Technical Regulations for Hand-held motor-operated electric tools amended Draft specifying requirements, sampling and test methods for dried meat Technical Regulations for Hand-held motor-operated electric tools amended	August 20, 2021
Switzerland- Amended Annexes 1 to the Ordinance on phytosanitary products	August 20, 2021
Thailand- Standards for Pineapple in Hermetically Sealed Containers published.	August 20, 2021
Tanzania- published following: Draft specifying requirements, sampling and test methods for dried meat Draft specifying grading of pork, quality requirements, safety requirement and methods of sampling and test for pork carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption Draft specifying 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 Draftspecifying the requirements, sampling and test methods for groundnut flour from the varieties of Arachis hypogaea L intended for human consumption	August 20, 2021
India - Exim Bank's Government of India financed following projects to the Government of the Republic of Guinea: Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.51 million for construction and up-gradation of Regional Hospitals in Kankan and Nzerekore Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 170 million for strengthening the drinking water supply of Grand Conakry-Horizon 2040 Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 20.22 million for two Solar Projects	August 19, 2021
Colombia- Draft resolution to establish the requirements for the registration with the ICA of the places of production, exporters and packing houses of vegetables for fresh export published.	August 19, 2021
Mongolia- Publishes a list of technical regulations to be developed and revised	August 19, 2021
Mexico- The rules for the use of the National Distinction of Organic Products with the specifications, color patterns and other characteristics published.	August 19, 2021
Russia- The Russian Federation lifted the provisional restriction on imports of unmanufactured tobacco and tobacco refuse from India	August 19, 2021
United States of America- Issued significant new use rules under the toxic substances control act for chemical substances that were the subject of pre-manufacture notices	August 19, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India- Publishes final findings-Anti-dumping investigation, concerning imports of Aluminium foil 80 microns and below originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.	August 18, 2021
Reserve Bank of India published Notification: India- Revised Instructions onSafe Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks.	August 18, 2021
EU - published following: Extends the transitional period for the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and official certificates required for the entry into the Union of certain consignments Draft regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specific requirements for the production, use and packaging of non-organic, in-conversion and organic seedlings	August 18, 2021
Mexico- The rules for the use of the national distinction of organic products with the specifications, color patterns and other characteristics published.	August 18, 2021
Hong Kong - CFS urges public not to consume prepackaged ginger root powder and coconut drink with possible presence of ethylene oxide.	August 18, 2021
Taiwan- published following: Standards for specification, scope, application and limitation of food additives Standards for pesticide residue limits in foods	August 18, 2021
Canada - published following: Modified 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 Draft for compliance requirements for hearing aid compatibility and volume control features for specific radio apparatus Modifications to the list of permitted preservatives to revise the permitted uses of methylparaben, propylparaben and their sodium salts	August 18, 2021
Brazil - Rectifies the date to adapt the layout of the Conformity Identification Seal	August 18, 2021
United States of America - Pesticide Tolerancesfor Fluensulfone published.	August 18, 2021
Philippines - Basic radiation protection and safety standards on the use of radiation devices in planned exposure situations published.	August 18, 2021
Australia - Risk assessment process changes for bulk, animal-derived palatability enhancers for petfood end use.	August 17, 2021
South Korea - Special Act on Imported Food Safety Management published.	August 17, 2021
China – published following: Publishes technical specifications for the safety of infants' and children's furniture Publishes general requirements for the safety of indoor stationary training equipment Publishes limits of Hazardous Substances for Musical Instruments Issued limit of harmful substances of furniture Publishes technical specification for safety of furniture structure	August 16, 2021
Turkey – Issued notification on monitoring gaseous pollutants arising from internal combustion engines installed in off-road mobile machinery and in use	August 16, 2021
USA – Publishes significant new use rules on certain chemical substances	August 16, 2021
Chile- Establishes phytosanitary entry requirements for cereal seeds, adds phytosanitary requirements for the species Triticum monococcum and Chilean Hordeum	August 16, 2021
India - Publishes following: Publishes Food categories which are being made available for licensing under General Manufacturing kind of business on FoSCoS Publishes Polyphosphoric Acid Quality Control Orde	August 16, 2021
Australia - Changes to the lists of approved countries to export live marine and freshwater ornamental finfish to Australia published.	August 13, 2021
Chile – Establishes sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of animals of the families Procyonidae and Mustelidae for exhibition purposes	August 13, 2021
New Zealand – Publishes import health standard for vehicles, machinery and parts.	August 13, 2021
USA – Publishes change to maturity requirements	August 13, 2021
Philippines – Publishes memorandum updating the list of commodities for importation requiring GM Declaration.	August 13, 2021
Vietnam – Issued circular of amending, supplementing and repealing a number of legal documents on food safety	August 13, 2021
India - Published following: Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Ceramic Tablewares and Kitchen wares, excluding knives and toilet items, originating in or exported from China PR Publishes tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold and silver Mandating the non-issuance of Offline Renewal of FSSAI license	August 13, 2021
Reserve Bank of India published Notification: India - Exim Bank's Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 100 million to the Government of the Republic of Mauritius.	August 12, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical regulation on the identity and quality of strawberry. Establishes exceptional and temporary technical requirements for the import of new medical devices and medicines identified as indispensable for use in healthcare services due to the international public health emergency	August 12, 2021
Colombia - Resolution by which the applicable technical regulation is issued retroreflective tapes for use in motor vehicles published.	August 12, 2021
EU - published following: Issued regulation refusing to authorise a health claim made on foods and referring to children's development and health. Approved approval of the active substance indoxacarb	August 12, 2021
Philippines - Updated the list of commodities for importation requiring GM Declaration published.	August 12, 2021
New Zealand - Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Regulations 2021 published.	August 12, 2021
United States of America - Issued notice on applications for modifications to special permit.	August 12, 2021
Chile - Establishes the sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of raw hides and skins of cattle, horses, goats, sheep and pigs	August 11, 2021
Malaysia - published following: List of ingredients known to cause hypersensitivity. Labelling requirement of food amended. Issued amendments to the Twenty-Sixth Schedule of the Food Regulations.	August 11, 2021
EU - published following: Maximum levels of lead in certain foodstuffs Maximum levels of cadmium in certain foodstuffs Issued regulation on change in the specifications of the novel food Coriander seed oil from Coriandrum sativum	August 11, 2021
United States of America - Pesticide Tolerances for Florasulam pubished.	August 11, 2021
Peru - Regulation modifies the conditions and requirements for the authorization of the Participatory Guarantee System for the certification of organic production for the national market published.	August 11, 2021
Australia - published following: Changes to manage sclerotia contamination in imported Lolium and Festuca spp. seed. New import conditions for veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients.	August 11, 2021
Brazil - Declared 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.	August 10, 2021
Brazil - Technical regulation on the verification of the net content of matches and toothpicks.	August 10, 2021
Chile - published following: Establishes the procedure for the certification of instantaneous water heaters. Establishes the safety certification procedure for unipolar or multipolar electrical conductors Establishes the sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of milk and dairy products, for animal and human consumption	August 10, 2021
Saudi Arabia - published following: Regulation applies to requirements that must be met in aquatic plants (weeds, algae) that are used for animal feeding. Technical regulation applies to requirements that must be met in aquatic organisms and the products derived from them that are used for animal feeding. Technical regulation applies to requirements for the packaging of feed products such as metal, glass, plastic and wooden packaging.	August 10, 2021
Turkey - Issued emergency phytosanitary measures for the import of tomato, pepper and pumpkin seeds	August 10, 2021
Uganda - Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for moulded polyethylene water storage tanks (closed and open top tank) published.	August 10, 2021
India - Issued order related to Mandatory online submission of Annual Return by Food Businesses wef FY 2020-21.	August 10, 2021
Canada - published following: List of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of Lysophospholipase from Trichoderma reesei RF7206 amended Issued notice of modification to the list of permitted preservatives to revise the permitted uses of methylparaben, propylparaben and their sodium salts	August 10, 2021
South Korea - Changed the name of standard for fur clothing	August 9, 2021
Australia - Updated approved country list for sourcing of avian fluids and tissues published.	August 9, 2021
Brazil - published following: Issued technical regulation on the quantitative indication of fresh biological yeast. Technical regulation for digital clinical thermometers used in the temperature control of humans and animals.	August 9, 2021
Colombia - published following: Requirements and the procedure for the registration of cosmetics for veterinary use Requirements for registration before the ICA of biologicals, reagents and diagnostic kits for veterinary use are established Establishes the requirements and the procedure for the registration before the ICA of the companies that produce, contract producers, semi-manufacturers and importers of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, disinfectants and / or ectoparasiticides for veterinary use Establishes the requirements for the registration of manufacturer, contract manufacturer, packer and importer of Bio-inputs for agricultural use; as well as the requirements for the registration of Bio-inputs for agricultural use.	August 9, 2021
EU - Issued decision on amending harmonisation of radio spectrum for use by short-range devices within the 874-876 and 915-921 MHz frequency bands.	August 9, 2021
United States of America - Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards published.	August 9, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes Anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of "Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn above 60 deniers" originating in or exported from China PR. India - Extends time for filing post disclosure comments in Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of “Glass Fibre and Article thereof” originating in or exported from Bahrain and Egypt.	August 9, 2021
Reserve Bank of India Notification published: India - Enhancement of collateral free loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 Lakh. India - Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) - Extension of Relaxation.	August 9, 2021
Jordan - published following: Issued circular No. 2260 of 2021 regarding the entry of goods into free zones. Circular No. 2261 of 2021 regarding clearance of goods. Issued circular No. 2152 for the year 2021 Controlling sales operations in duty free shops. Issued circular No. 2137 of 2021 exempting coffee, nuts and spices production inputs.	August 8, 2021
India - Export Credit in Foreign Currency – Benchmark Rate published.	August 6, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time for filing Questionnaire responses in sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Ammonium Nitrate originating in or exported from Georgia, Indonesia, Iran and Russia-reg. India - Publishes Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of “Axle for Trailers” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Extends of time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in Mono Ethylene Glycols or MEG” from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and USA.	August 6, 2021
Canada - Implemented new import requirements for select feed ingredients imported from countries identified as posing a potential concern with respect to African Swine Fever	August 6, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical regulation for the net quantity of pre-packaged meat products. Approves the consolidated metrological technical regulation on the metrological control of pre-packaged goods sold in mass units, of unequal nominal content. Technical regulation for pre-packaged goods sold in the form of aerosol. Technical regulation for pre-packaged goods sold in the form of aerosol. Conformity assessment requirements for refrigerators and similar	August 6, 2021
Chile - Establishes phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of fresh banana fruits	August 6, 2021
EU - Technical conditions in the area of radio spectrum use for short-range devices published.	August 6, 2021
Thailand - published following: Decree on Food Products that Contain Cannabis or Hemp Parts Standards for Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol Contaminants in Food	August 6, 2021
United States of America - Establishes a tolerance for residues of fludioxonil in or on banana.	August 6, 2021
Uruguay - Restriction on the use of phytosanitary products containing the active ingredient paraquat dichloride published.	August 6, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes anti-dumping original investigation concerning imports of "Soda Ash" from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia. India - Publishes temporary changes in the trade remedy investigations processes due to COVID-19 pandemic. India - Extends time for filing questionnaire response in Anti-Dumping investigation against the imports of Clear Float Glass from Bangladesh and Thailand.	August 5, 2021
Canada - Phytosanitary requirements for fresh pepper and tomato fruit imported from the world published.	August 5, 2021
EU - Authorises a health claim made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk.	August 5, 2021
Taiwan - Regulations for approving imports of designated plant regulated articles published.	August 5, 2021
Chile - Establishes the procedure for the certification of non-metallic pipes for underground electrical installations up to 250 mm in nominal diameter	August 4, 2021
Colombia - Sanitary requirements for the entry and exit of the country of dogs and cats as pets or with commercial destination are established and other provisions are dictated published.	August 4, 2021
Philippines - Revises Procedural Manual seeks to collate and streamline the existing rules and regulations of Hazardous Wastes Management.	August 4, 2021
Hong Kong - Urges public not to consume several products with possible presence of ethylene oxide.	August 4, 2021
United States of America - published following: Pesticide Tolerances for Zeta-Cypermethrin Test procedure for microwave ovens. Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Extension of Comment Period.	August 4, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Axle for Trailers” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Terminates Anti-dumping investigation on the imports of "Self-adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride Film" originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes Anti-Circumvention investigation concerning circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of "Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware, excluding knives and toilet items" originating in or exported from China PR, by imports of "Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware, excluding Knives and Toilet Items" from Malaysia. India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "(4R-Cis)-1,1-Dimethylethyl-6-cyanomethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1-3-dioxane-4-acetate also known as ATS-8" originating in or exported from China PR. India - Extends time limit for completion of Anti-Dumping (original) investigation concerning imports of Glass Fibre from Bahrain and Egypt- reg.	August 4, 2021
Australia - Added following commodity with or without additives onto the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS): Peat pomegranates fresh mature coconuts dried coconut products Canadian bovine in vivo embryo conditions. Powdered herbs	August 4, 2021
Brazil - Establishes the standards of identity and quality, as well as the complementary rules relating to the labelling and production process for wines and derivatives of grape and wine.	August 3, 2021
Ecuador - Technical regulations for the regulation and control of medicines containing cataloged substances subject to control published.	August 3, 2021
Taiwan - Mandatory requirements of water efficiency labeling products for water use equipment, sanitary ware or other equipment published.	August 3, 2021
United States of America - Issuing a final rule to amend its medical product "intended use" regulations	August 3, 2021
Australia - published following: Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Cane and rattan articles. Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Timber and bamboo packaging. Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Bamboo products. Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Barkcloth. Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Timber and timber products. Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Fencing, screening material and blinds derived from plants. Changes to fumigation certificate requirements: Dried willow and wicker articles. Updated exclusions list and provisional alternative treatment options for high-risk plant products.	August 2, 2021
South Korea - Change of import declaration and export declaration application form (8.2) published.	August 2, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time for filing Questionnaire responses in Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Electrogalvanized Steel from Korea RP, Japan and Singapore. India - Initiates anti-dumping Original Investigation concerning imports of “Soda Ash” from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia. India - Publishes sunset review of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Viscose Staple Fibre" originating in or exporter from China PR and Indonesia. India - Extends time for filing Questionnaire responses in Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of "Elastomeric Filament Yarn" from China PR, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. India - Publishes Sunset Review (SSR) of Anti-Dumping Duty imposed on Imports of Phenol originating in or exported from European Union and Singapore. India - Publishes list of registered interested parties in sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Uncoated Copier Paper” from Indonesia and Singapore.	August 2, 2021
Barbados - published following: Food Safety and Quality Bill, 2021. Barbados' Sanitary and Phytosanitary legislation	August 2, 2021
Chile - published following: Establishes sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of animals of the rodentia order destined for zoos, commercial purposes and companion animals Establishes phytosanitary requirements for the entry of fresh fruits of melon (cucumis melo) and watermelon (citrullus lanatus), from Brazil.	August 2, 2021
EU - published following: Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures Non-renewal of approval of the active substance indoxacarb	August 2, 2021
Mexico - Construction Industry-Iron and Steel Products published.	August 2, 2021
Hong Kong - Harmful Substances in Food Regulations amended	August 2, 2021
United States of America - Warnings for exposures to glyphosate from consumer products published.	August 2, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extended of time to complete the investigation in the safeguard (Quantitative Restrictions) concerning imports of "lsopropyl Alcohol" in lndia (Case No. (SG) 06/2019)-Reg. India - Publishes sunset Review of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profile of lron, Alloy or Non-Alloy Steel" originating in or exported from China PR-reg.	July 31, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification: India - Launched of ARTIS - Online filing of Anti-Dumping Applications.	July 30, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes Animal Health Requirements of States Parties for the import of birds as pet animals. Technical regulation for the labelling of packaged animal products Technical conformity assessment of mobile phone Technical conformity assessment of terminal access station. System for trucks with tipper type body and tractor trucks intended for the movement and operation of towed vehicles with tipper type body.	July 30, 2021
Costa Rica - RTCR 479: 2015: Construction Materials. Hydraulic Cements published.	July 30, 2021
Canada - published following: Lists of permitted food additives to extend the use of three food additives to certain plant protein isolate-based products List of permitted sweeteners to enable the use of steviol glycosides from yarrowia lipolytica vrm in a variety of foods	July 30, 2021
Chile - published following: Establishes the certification procedure for fixed or portable female plugs for AC only Requirements for the admission of viscera meal, meat and bone meal, feather meal and oils or tallow of birds, pigs and horses	July 30, 2021
Hong Kong - Amendments to the harmful substances in food regulations published.	July 30, 2021
EU - Active substance cypermethrin as a candidate for substitution published.	July 30, 2021
Kenya - Publishes following standards: DKS 2774-5: 2021 Grading live animal for meat trade - Standard specifies the requirements for grading live indigenous chicken (commonly referred to as kienyeji chicken) for meat trade. DKS 2774-6: 2021 Grading live animal for meat trade - Specifies the requirements for grading live improved indigenous chicken (commonly referred to as Improved kienyeji) for meat trade. DKS 2945: 2021 Chicken Welfare - Guidelines during production, handling and transportation of chicken up to the points of use.	July 30, 2021
South Korea - Customs Act Enforcement Rules published.	July 30, 2021
Japan - published following (MRLS): Myclobutanil Pymetrozine Deltamethrin and Tralomethrin Ethaboxam	July 30, 2021
Russia - Guideline for the pharmaceutical development of medicinal products for use in paediatric practice published.	July 30, 2021
United States of America - Test Procedure and Labeling Requirements for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors published.	July 30, 2021
United Kingdom - published following: Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Wales) Regulations 2018 Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.	July 30, 2021
Australia - published following: Issued updated risk species list for non-salmonid finfish imported into Australia. Issued updated risk species list for non-salmonid finfish imported into Australia. Issued updates to processed grain and seed products for use as biodegradable/edible tableware.	July 30, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Rescheduled of Oral Hearing in sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Hot-Rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel” from China PR, Japan, Korea RP, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia. India - Rescheduled of oral Hearing of sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Cold Rolled/cold reduced flat steel products of iron or Non-Alloy Steel, or other Alloy Steel, of all width and thickness, not clad, plated or coated” originating in or exported from China PR, Japan, Korea RP and Ukraine. India - Initiates of sunset review investigation concerning imports of Wire Rod of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China PR-reg.	July 29, 2021
Argentina - Lead content limit Inks, lacquers and varnishes used in the graphic industry published.	July 29, 2021
Australia - published following: Issued updates to plant juices, chilled pulps, purees and pastes, plant oils and plant-based beverages. Reminder: Revisees Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy.	July 29, 2021
Brazil - published following: Conformity assessment requirements for centrifugal pumps Technical regulation for clinical thermometers of thermometric liquid in glass. Conformity assessment requirements for packaging, portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers Technical regulation for soundproofing or thermal insulation products for use in civil construction	July 29, 2021
Japan - published following: Issued partial amendment to the minimum requirements for biological products. Issued partial amendment of ordinance regulating radio equipment	July 29, 2021
Rwanda - Publishes following standards for Chemicals & Cosmetic DRS 278: 2021, Cosmetics Standard describes methods of sampling cosmetics. DRS 282: 2021, Pure glycerine for cosmetic use - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine used as a cosmetic. DRS 300: 2021, Epoxy resin for paints - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for epoxy resin used in paint industry. DRS 300: 2021, Epoxy resin for paints - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for epoxy resin used in paint industry. DRS 472: 2021, Calcium phosphates feed grade - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for calcium phosphates feed grade for use in animal feeding. DRS 473: 2021, Rock salt (Halite) - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for Rock salt (Halite) used as an ingredient for further processing in food industry. DRS 464-2: 2021, Putty powders - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for putty powders for exterior walls. DRS 478: 2021, Medical ultrasound gel - Rwanda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for medical ultrasound gels. DRS 479: 2021, Two-pack Polyurethane full gloss enamel pain - Standard prescribes requirements, sampling and test methods for a two-pack polyurethane full gloss enamel paint intended to be uses for the protection of exterior of railway coaches, diesel and electric locomotive against atmospheric corrosion. DRS 481:2021, Car shampoo - standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for a car shampoo used for cleaning cars. It does not apply to waterless car shampoo. DRS 465-1: 2021, Pyrethrum-based insecticides - Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for pyrethrum-based dusting powders used in the control of insect pests of agricultural importance, especially in grain storage. DRS 465-2: 2021, Pyrethrum-based insecticides - Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for pyrethrum-based grease insecticides for direct application used in animal protection to control insect pests, including ticks, lice and mites. DRS 465-3: 2021, Pyrethrum-based insecticides - Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for pyrethrum-based emulsion (oil in water, EW) insecticides for direct application or after dilution, used in animal and crop protection to control insect pests. DRS 466: 2021, Two-Pack Epoxy enamel, glossy paint - Standard prescribes requirements, sampling and test methods for two components epoxy enamel used as a finish coat for the painting of steel plant equipment where protection to salt water, chemicals, mineral oils, solvents and resistance to moisture protection in marine environment. DRS 467: 2021, Body sprays - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for body sprays.	July 29, 2021
EU - Renewing the approval of the active substance cypermethrin	July 29, 2021
Rwanda - Publishes following standards DRS 50-9: 2021, Cheese - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for goat cheese intended for human consumption or for further processing. DRS 50-10: 2021,Cheese : Mashanza standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for Mashanza intended for human consumption. DRS 289: 2021, Handling, processing and storage of poultry - Standard lays down guidelines for efficient handling, processing, cold storage and transportation of poultry. DRS 468: 2021, Malted sorghum grains - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for malted sorghum grains of varieties (cultivars) grown from Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench intended for human consumption or further processing. DRS 464-1: 2021, Putty Powders - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for putty powders for interior walls. DRS 469: 2021, Malted sorghum flour - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for malted sorghum flour intended for human consumption. DRS 470: 2021, Banana flour - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for green/unripe banana flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DRS 471: 2021, Fruits collection centre - Standard covers the location, structural, facility, equipments, safety and management requirements for fruits collection centre. DRS 474: 2021, Citrus fruits powder- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for citrus fruits powder intended for human consumption. DRS 475: 2021, Milk zone - Standard specifies requirements for location, structure, facility, equipment, handling and management for milk zone intended for selling milk or milk products to ensure that public health is protected. DRS 476: 2021, Flavoured green tea - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for flavoured green tea of Camellia sinensis (Linneaus) O. Kuntze.	July 29, 2021
United States of America - Technical requirements for the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsource processes required under the broadband data act published.	July 29, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - List of registered interested parties in Sunset Review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Uncoated Copier Paper” from Indonesia and Singapore. India - Extension of time limit for filing Questionnaire Response in the sunset review investigation imports of "Ammonium Notrate" originating in or exported from Russia, Georgia and Iran (Case No. AD(SSR)-11/2021). India - Extension of time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in initiation of sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Plain Medium Density Fibreboard having thickness 6mm and above” from Vietnam.	July 28, 2021
Australia - published following: Changes to import conditions for finfish and baitfish have been implemented. Updates to the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy. Provisional alternative treatment options for high-risk plant products. Changes regarding sclerotia contamination for Lolium spp. or Festuca spp. seed consignments. Temporary changes to document requirements for imports of animals, biological and animal-based goods.	July 28, 2021
South Korea - published following: Special act on imported food safety management. Change of standard product name and HS code according to the revision of distribution history notice (8.1).	July 28, 2021
Brazil - Import of corn grain from MERCOSUR countries published.	July 28, 2021
Philippines - Guidelines on the renewal of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) clearance of foreign drug manufacturers published.	July 28, 2021
Vietnam - published following: Circular Regulating on drugs subject to bioequivalence study and requirements for bioequivalence studies dossiers in registration for marketing authorization in Vietnam Regulations on classification criteria for seaports.	July 28, 2021
United States of America - published following: Pesticide tolerances Fludioxonil Adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various restricted category helicopters, originally manufactured by Bell Textron Inc. (Bell).	July 28, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in Mono Ethylene Glycols or MEG” from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and USA. India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Rubber Chemical PX-13" from China PR, Korea RP and USA. India - Publishes second extension of time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of “Resin Bonded Thin Wheels” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of Color coated/ pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China PR and European Union.	July 27, 2021
Brazil - Suspends the import authorization for the Covaxin vaccine.	July 27, 2021
Argentina - Decree on Incandescent and halogen lamps published.	July 27, 2021
Chile - Establishes the procedure for the certification of microwave ovens	July 27, 2021
Canada - Modifies to the list of permitted preservatives to extend the use of dimethyl dicarbonate in certain alcoholic Beverages.	July 27, 2021
EU - Issued of complementary certificates certifying the non-use of antibiotics in organic production of animal products for the purpose of export.	July 27, 2021
Kazakhstan - List of quarantined products (quarantined freights, quarantined materials, quarantined goods) subject to quarantine phytosanitary control published.	July 27, 2021
Mexico - Energy efficiency of alternating current motors, cooled with air, in nominal power greater than or equal to 1 W and less than 180 W. Limits, test method and marking published.	July 27, 2021
Brazil - Cannabis product import petition changed.	July 26, 2021
Russia - Restricted import from India due to Systematic detection of "Megaselia scalaris" found in unmanufactured unmanufactured tobacco and tobacco	July 26, 2021
South Korea - Revises special act on imported food safety control	July 26, 2021
EU - Authorises of the food additive steviol glycosides	July 26, 2021
Uganda - Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for powdered silver cyprinid Mukene published.	July 26, 2021
Brazil - Technical regulation of roasted coffee published.	July 26, 2021
Philippines - published following: Guidelines governing the issuance of an authorization for a medical device based on the ASEAN Harmonized Technical Requirements. Technical regulations concerning the mandatory product certification of ceramic tiles.	July 26, 2021
Chile - Standard specifies the characteristics and test methods for rehabilitation systems in plastic materials for sewage networks of sewage and buried rainwater without pressure that operate as gravity systems and are subjected to a maximum pressure overload of 0.5 bar published.	July 26, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards DUS 2391:2021: Cocoa butter for cosmetic industry - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cocoa butter for cosmetic industry. DUS 2390:2021: Talc for cosmetic industry - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for talc used in cosmetic industry. DUS 780:2021: Powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) - Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) of the species Rastrineobola argentea, intended for human consumption.	July 26, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications: India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of ‘barium carbonate’ originating in or exported from China. India - Terminates Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of "PVC Suspension Grade Resin" into India from Japan under India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Bilateral Safeguard Measures) Rules, 2017- Reg.	July 23, 2021
Australia - Gamma irradiation added as an onshore treatment option for celery/fennel seed for human consumption.	July 23, 2021
Mexico - Phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Mexico of cut flower and fresh foliage of peony published.	July 23, 2021
New Zealand - Standard outlines the proposed phytosanitary requirements for managing regulated pests that may be associated with Citrus plants for planting imported into New Zealand published.	July 23, 2021
Australia - Ratify Minamata Convention on Mercury	July 23, 2021
Belgium - published following: Imposes restrictions on the use of network elements coming from manufacturers that pose a high risk in the context of 5G Royal decree for the secured rollout of 5G.	July 23, 2021
EU - Essential requirements for radio equipment published.	July 23, 2021
China - Document standardizes the production and operation of children's cosmetics to ensure the safety of children's cosmetics published.	July 23, 2021
Philippines - Guide the manufacturers, importers, distributors and all other concerned stakeholders regarding the list of medical devices published.	July 23, 2021
United Kingdom - published following: Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018. Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018. Environmental Protection (Cotton Buds) (Scotland) Regulations 2019.	July 23, 2021
Vietnam - Technical regulation on electrical safety requirements for terminal equipment to be connected to information and communication networks published.	July 23, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications: India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of ‘Barium Carbonate’ originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)” originating in or exported from China PR, European Union (EU), Japan and Russia - reg. India - Publishes mid-term review to review the product scope of definitive countervailing duty imposed on “Welded Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes” originating in or exported from China PR and Vietnam.	July 22, 2021
Canada - Issued notice of modification to the lists of permitted food additives to extend the use of three food additives to certain plant protein isolate-based products	July 22, 2021
Ukraine - Maximum residue levels (MRL) of the content of chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in agricultural products and food products published.	July 22, 2021
New Zealand - Import Health Standard manages the biosecurity risk of personal consignments of products human consumption and personal effects across all import pathways published.	July 22, 2021
Peru - Establishes the approval of the creation of the National Seal of organic production	July 22, 2021
Philippines - published following: Guidelines on licensing of heated tobacco products and vapor establishments under the FDA-Center for Cosmetics and Household Banning of all mercury-containing thermometers, sphygmomanometers, dental amalgam capsules and liquid mercury for use in dental restorative purposes.	July 22, 2021
Switzerland - Amends the Swiss toys ordinance with regard to saftey	July 22, 2021
Thailand - published following: Suspended importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Suspended importation of bovine and buffalo and their products under Animal Epidemics	July 22, 2021
United States of America - published following: Amended the energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers Amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers	July 22, 2021
Vietnam - published following: Technical regulation specifies requirements for technical specifications, testing methods and management measures for TNP1 explosives Technical regulation specifies requirements for technical specifications, testing methods and management measures for Bulk emulsion explosives in packages Technical regulation specifies requirements for technical specifications, testing methods and management measures for Oversize rock blasting Technical regulation specifies requirements for technical specifications, testing methods and management measures for Powder explosive without TNT use	July 22, 2021
Myanmar - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a waiver regarding the issuance of import permits during the Covid-19 outbreak.	July 22, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications: India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ‘plain medium Density Fibre Board having thickness less than 6mm’ originating in or exported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia - reg. India - Publishes list of registered interested parties in Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Fluoro Backsheet from China PR.	July 20, 2021
Australia - published following: WMTS-534:2021 Metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems. Specification sets out requirements for a prefabricated washing device consisting of a rotating arm with included spray nozzles designed specifically for use with wet wells and tanks Technical specification sets out the requirements for the materials, design, performance and testing of mechanical backflow prevention devices that are used for the protection of water supplies	July 19, 2021
Argentina - published following: Establishes the essential quality and safety principles and requirements applicable to construction products Issued regulation on cellulosic materials, containers and equipment destined to be in Contact with Foods Establishes the essential quality and safety requirements that sanitary devices and their accessories	July 19, 2021
Brazil - published following: Amended the list of absent quarantine pests. Establishes exceptional and temporary procedure for the market authorization on an emergency basis of anaesthetics, sedatives, neuromuscular blockers, and other hospital medicines used for the life support in healthcare services to tackle the national public health emergency related to the outbreak of the new coronavirus Issued consolidates technical regulation for power sound of stereos and their similar Consolidation of conformity assessment requirements for transportable containers for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Technical quality regulation for supplier of mechanical coupling device (hitch). Approves the consolidation of the conformity assessment requirements for pacifiers. Pacifier conformity assessment requirements.	July 19, 2021
Indonesia - Issued regulation of national agency of drug and food control on processed food labelling.	July 19, 2021
Malaysia - Conditional labeling requirement of fluoride content in a package of natural mineral water published.	July 19, 2021
United States of America - Colour additive regulations amended to provide safe use of gardenia blue powder in various foods.	July 19, 2021
Thailand - published following: Industrial Standard for Air-Conditioner Industrial standard for nipples for feeding bottles	July 19, 2021
Australia - Issued minor changes to cooked and uncooked pig meat import conditions.	July 17, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification: India - Extends time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in sunset review investigation on imports of Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass from China PR.	July 16, 2021
Australia - Maximum residue limits for Benzyladenine, Fluazaindolizine, Metamitron, Pydiflumetofen and Pyroxasulfone in specified plant commodities published.	July 16, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical quality regulation and conformity assessment requirements for toys Establishes exceptional and temporary technical requirements for the import of new medical devices	July 16, 2021
Canada - Issued regulations prohibiting the manufacture and import of lead wheel weights in Canada.	July 16, 2021
China - Publishes Phytosanitary Requirements of Import Solanum lycopersicum L. and Capsicum spp. Seeds.	July 16, 2021
Ecuador - published following: Issued sanitary technical regulations for mandatory sanitary notification of antibacterial cosmetic products containing alcohol and domestic hygiene products with disinfectant properties Establishes the guidelines for the control of the traceability of medicines, biological products and medical devices.	July 16, 2021
Israel - Policy for importing hazardous waste published.	July 16, 2021
Ukraine - Requirements for the welfare of animals at slaughter published.	July 16, 2021
United Kingdom - Prohibited import of Polymnia sonchifolia plants from entering Great Britain	July 16, 2021
Vietnam - Regulations on the annual review process of poor and near-poor households and the process of identifying households engaged in agriculture, forestry, fishery and salt production with average living standards for the period 2022 - 2025 published.	July 16, 2021
United States of America - published following: Suspended of dogs entering the united states from high-risk rabies countries. Rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Code.	July 16, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification: India - Extends of time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in initiation of sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Plain Medium Density Fibreboard having thickness 6mm and above” from Vietnam.	July 15, 2021
Australia - Includes import conditions for fresh date fruit from the Islamic Republic of Iran and Morocco.	July 15, 2021
Brazil - Establishes procedures and criteria for phytosanitary certification in the export and import of plants, parts of plants, products of plant origin and other regulated articles	July 15, 2021
China - Hygienic Requirements for Chlorine Dioxide Disinfectant Generator published.	July 15, 2021
Japan - Minimum Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals amended	July 15, 2021
Peru - Phytosanitary requirements of necessary compliance in the importation of sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus L.) of Serbian origin and provenance	July 15, 2021
Singapore - Issued circular on updates on revised export certification of food products (15 Jul 2021).	July 15, 2021
South Korea - Added host plants of Radopholus similis, one of the prohibited quarantine pests of Korea	July 15, 2021
United States of America - published following: Issued final rule related to "Made in USA" and other unqualified U.S.-origin claims on product labels. Test procedure for metal halide lamp fixtures Test procedures for commercial heating, air-conditioning, and water-heating equipment.	July 15, 2021
United Kingdom - Publishes MRLs for dimethoate and omethoat	July 15, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification: India – Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Flat Rolled Products of Stainless Steel from China PR, Korea RP, European Union, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, USA, Thailand, South Africa, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Vietnam and Malaysia	July 14, 2021
Argentina - Technical quality and safety requirements applicable to wood-derived boards published.	July 14, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical quality and safety requirements applicable to wood-derived boards Conformity assessment requirements for table, wall, pedestal and air circulator fans.	July 14, 2021
Israel - Israel's Free Import Order published.	July 14, 2021
Thailand - Thai Industrial Standard for Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatu published.	July 14, 2021
Turkey - Procedures and Principles Regarding Production Types, Labelling and Supervision of Tobacco Products published.	July 14, 2021
Vietnam - National technical regulation on fishing vessel tracking devices published.	July 14, 2021
Malaysia - Issued directive regarding the implementation of conditional registration of pharmaceutical products during disasters by recognition.	July 13, 2021
India - Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahar) Regulations, 2021 published.	July 13, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications: India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of PVC Flex Film originating in or exported from China PR. India - Extends time limit for filing questionnaire response in the sunset review investigation imports of "Ammonium Nitrate" originating in or exported from Russia, Georgia and Iran.(Case No.AD (SSR) -11/2021)	July 13, 2021
Brazil - published following: Opens a 45-day period for public consultation on a proposal of Technical Regulation of Identity and Quality for milk fat for industrial use. Conformity assessment procedures for three-phase induction electric motors with squirrel cage rotor Technical regulation on the possibility for importers and manufacturers of measuring instruments to obtain authorisation to issue a declaration of conformity in place of the initial verification. Technical regulation for flow computers and volume converters. Technical regulation on the metrological control of pre-packaged goods, sold in units of length and in number of units.	July 13, 2021
Oman - Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment” published.	July 13, 2021
Kenya - Publishes following standards: KS 1739-1: 2020 Specification for mosquito nets Part 1 DEAS 994:2019 Food grade sucralose DEAS 993:2019 Baking Powder DEAS 995:2019 Food grade succhrin DEAS 996:2019 Food grade Aspartame DEAS 997:2019 Baker's Yeast	July 13, 2021
United States of America - Pesticide tolerances for Fluxapyroxad published.	July 13, 2021
Peru - Establishes phytosanitary requirements of necessary compliance in the importation of barley seed (Hordeum vulgare)	July 13, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards: Packaged flavoured drinking water DUS DEAS 947:2019, Jams, jellies and marmalades DUS DEAS 946:2019, Dried mango DUS DEAS 945:2019, Pickles	July 13, 2021
Australia - Documentary requirements for fumigation certificates for imported goods published.	July 12, 2021
Chile - Parameters of quality, composition, classification, packaging, declaration, labeling and traceability, applicable to the manufacture, formulation, production, marketing, possession, import and export of fertilizers published.	July 12, 2021
Canada - Establishes a maximum nicotine concentration of 20 mg / mL for vaping products manufactured or imported for sale in Canada	July 12, 2021
EU - published following: Exempted use of mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes. Exempted use of mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes < 30 W with a lifetime equal to or above 20 000 h. Exempted for the use of mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps for special purposes. Exempted for the use of mercury in double-capped linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes. Renew a specific and temporary exemption from the RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU) substance restrictions Renew a specific and temporary exemption from the RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU) substance restrictions. Exempted renewed as concerns entry 4 (b)-I as the substitution of mercury, with reliable substitutes, in the lamps categories concerned by this entry cannot currently be ensured. Exempted use of mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps for special purposes. Exempted for the use of mercury in other high-pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes. Exempts use of mercury in metal halide lamps. Exempted for the use of mercury in other discharge lamps for special purposes.	July 12, 2021
Turkey - Establishes communiqué covers product definitions, compositions criteria and labelling requirements of fruit wines, cider and perry/pear cider.	July 12, 2021
Nicaragua - Good agricultural practices, requirements and conformity assessment published.	July 12, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in Sunset Review of Textured Tempered Glass whether Coated or Uncoated from China PR. India - Terminates Bilateral Safeguard Investigation concerning imports of "PVC Suspension Grade Resin" into India-Japan under India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(Bilateral Safeguard Measures) Rules, 2017-Reg.	July 9, 2021
Brazil - Consolidated metrological technical regulation for standard weights published.	July 9, 2021
Chile - Establishes requirements for nuts with shell of Arachis hypogaea L. (Peanuts), from all origins.	July 9, 2021
Lithuania - Law on control of tobacco, tobacco products and related products published.	July 9, 2021
China - published following: Specifies the microbiological and parasitical standards and monitoring of laboratory animals. General specifications for burglary resistant security doors. Minimum allowable value of water efficiency and water efficiency grades for water purifier. Safety code for painting safety rules for spraying booth. Specifies the safety technical conditions for electrostatic spray gun and its associated apparatus used in electrostatic spray paint (powder) areas Specifies the basic safety technical requirements for the structural, fire prevention, explosion prevention, safety design, installation, commissioning, inspection, operation and maintenance of paint drying oven. Specifies the general safety technical requirements for purification equipment of exhaust organic gas. Requirements for basic safety and essential performance of an anaesthetic workstation.	July 9, 2021
Russia - Introduces temporary restriction on imports of live bovine animals from Malaysia.	July 7, 2021
South Africa - Agricultural remedies regulations amended.	July 7, 2021
Turkey - Communiqué covers product definitions, compositions criteria and labelling requirements of fruit wines published.	July 7, 2021
GCC - Technical regulation of cosmetic and personal care products claims published.	July 7, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes standards of identity and quality of sugarcane brandy and Cachaça. Establishes technical requirements for the use of lead acetate, pyrogallol, formaldehyde, and para formaldehyde in personal hygiene products. Establishes the list of active ingredients allowed in cosmetic products to modify the shape of the hair by changing its chemical structure. Resolution on disposes the positive identification of medical devices regulated at Anvisa, through the Unique Identification of Medical Devices (UDI) system Requirements of conformity assessment for materials and equipment of civil construction. Metrological technical regulation for measuring instruments intended to measure the volumetric fraction of certain components of exhaust gases of motor vehicle engines.	July 7, 2021
South Korea - Import declaration guide for items subject to preparation (HSK) published.	July 7, 2021
Brazil - Establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the import of watermelon seeds	July 6, 2021
Peru - Manual of advertising warnings for the promotion of healthy eating for children and adolescents published.	July 6, 2021
Chile - Establishes requirements for dried fruits with shell of Arachis hypogaea L. (Peanuts), from all origins.	July 6, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for residues of tolfenpyrad in or on artichoke, globe.	July 6, 2021
United Kingdom - Official Controls (Temporary Measures) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 published.	July 6, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Decision to expand covering the electrical appliances with the IECEE scheme published.	July 6, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of elastomeric filament yarn from China, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. India - Publishes anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of plastic processing machines originating in or exported from China PR.	July 5, 2021
Australia - Issued additional sea container measures to protect against khapra beetle.	July 5, 2021
Kazakhstan - published following: Quarantine phytosanitary requirements for mushroom spawn. Quarantine phytosanitary requirements for mushroom spawn.	July 5, 2021
Laos - Suspended import of large animals and allow the import of breeds only.	July 5, 2021
Peru - published following: Regulation for the conditional sanitary registration of medicines and biological products Sanitary Standard that regulates bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings used in food packaging for infants and young children	July 5, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards DUS DEAS 950:2019, Transport of dangerous goods Operational requirements for road vehicles DUS DEAS 949:2019, The classification and identification of dangerous goods for road and rail transport DUS 484:2020, Light vehicle towed trailer DUS 2383:2021, Ladies' handbags	July 5, 2021
Uganda - published following: Standard specifies requirements and test methods for lined, unlined and reversible waist leather belts for men, women and children published. Standard specifies requirements and test methods for leather wallets.	July 5, 2021
Australia - Changes regard to import conditions for corn related products published.	July 3, 2021
India - Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 (Second Amendment) 2021 published.	July 2, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification: India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Copper & Copper Alloy Flat Rolled Products" originating in and exported from China PR, Korea RP, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri lanka and Thailand.	July 2, 2021
Indonesia - Decree determines the types of products and consumer goods that must be halal certified published.	July 2, 2021
Mexico - Technical requirements for securing the load are established in such a way as to prevent its movement and fall published.	July 2, 2021
South Korea - published following: Remove the standard for maximum residual limit of unregistered pesticides in the Republic of Korea. Revise and establish the maximum residual limits of pesticides in agricultural products Establishes the "Meal kit for meat" as a new food type	July 2, 2021
Thailand - published following: Standard covers hot-rolled flat steel for machine, unalloyed and alloy steels. Regulation on Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons.	July 2, 2021
Vietnam - published following: Decree stipulating the management mechanism, methods, order and procedures for state inspection of quality and state inspection of food safety for imported goods Decree stipulating management mechanism, methods, order and procedures for state inspection of quality and food safety applied to imported goods.	July 2, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Electrogalvanized Steel from Korea RP, Japan and Singapore. India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of "Jute Products" originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Nepal. India - Initiates anti-dumping Investigation against the imports of Clear Float Glass from Bangladesh and Thailand.	July 1, 2021
Australia - Plant products that are hosts of khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) published.	July 1, 2021
Brazil - Approves the Metrological Technical Regulation (RTM) and its annexes on meters for cold drinking water and hot water.	July 1, 2021
Canada - Publishes Maximum Residue Limit for following: Dimethomorph Picoxystrobin	July 1, 2021
Switzerland - Technical regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and preparations will be updated and thus adapted to technical progress in the EU published.	July 1, 2021
United States of America - published following: Regulation of fireworks and related explosive materials. Standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads amended Final rule establishing a safety standard for infant sleep products, which are products marketed or intended to provide a sleeping accommodation for an infant up to 5 months of age, and that are not subject to any of CPSC's mandatory standards for infant sleep. Amends rule that would prohibit a tobacco retailer from selling a manufacturer sealed electronic cigarette product with a nicotine concentration that is greater than 3% nicotine by weight per container, or exceeds a 36mg/mL concentration of nicotine effective 1 September 2021. Test procedure for dehumidifiers amended Energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers	July 1, 2021
Vietnam - published following: Technical regulation relates to safety criteria for brood-fish, fry, fingerling of Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus). Technical regulation relates to safety criteria for post-larva of shrimp. Technical regulation relates to safety criteria for broodstock, post-larva of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and white leg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei/Litopenaeus vannamei).	July 1, 2021
Australia – Issued clarification of requirements for laboratory test reports.	July 1, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical regulation for ceramic components for masonry Technical quality regulation and conformity assessment requirements for microwave ovens	June 30, 2021
South Korea - Phytosanitary Measures of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Disease published.	June 30, 2021
Thailand - Issued notification on Production Processes and Equipment/Utensils for Production and Storage of Foods"	June 30, 2021
United States of America - published following: Amending the test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles to improve accuracy and reduce testing burden Heavy-duty engine and vehicle test procedures	June 30, 2021
Australia - Import conditions for fish and baitfish published.	June 30, 2021
India - published following: Leather Footwear Quality Control Order under BIS to come into effect from 1 July, 2022 PPE Footwear Qlty Control Order under BIS to come into effect from 1 Jan 2022	June 30, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of 'Aluminium Wire/Wire Rods above 7mm dia' originating in or exported from Malaysia. India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Mono Ethylene Glycols or MEG" from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and USA. India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from China PR-reg. India – Publishes sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of clear float glass originating in or exported from Iran. India - Extends time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in Sunset Review of Uncoated Copier Paper originating in or exported from Indonesia and Singapore.	June 29, 2021
Canada - Establishes a regulatory framework for supplemented foods in Canada	June 29, 2021
Colombia - published following: Establishes the requirements for the certification of exporting establishments of bovines and buffaloes in foot and those destined to slaughter for the export of meat and other dispositions are dictated Requirements for the registration and control of fertilizers, soil conditioners and related products for agricultural and gardening use are established Requirements and procedure for the registration of manufacturers, formulators, packers, importers, exporters and / or distributors of chemical pesticides for agricultural use are established	June 29, 2021
Japan - Revises specifications and standards for foods, food additives	June 29, 2021
United States of America - Establishes procedures to prevent animal cruelty by phasing out extreme methods of farm animal confinement and the sale of products produced from animals confined in such manners	June 29, 2021
Vietnam - published following: National technical regulation on Seed of fish Technical regulation relates to safety criteria for brood-molluscs, seed molluscs of six species.	June 29, 2021
EU - published following: Seeks exemption for the use of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in ion-selective electrodes for analysing human body fluids and/or in dialysate fluids. Seeks exemption for the use of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in plastic components in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detector coils.	June 29, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical regulation for blocks of concrete for masonry. Conformity assessment requirements for air conditioners	June 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Technical regulation for machinery safety published.	June 29, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications Published: India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Cold Rolled/Cold reduced flat steel products of iron or NonAlloy Steel, or other Alloy Steel, of all width and thickness, not clad, plated or coated” originating in or exported from China PR, Japan, Korea RP and Ukraine. India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Hot-Rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel” from China PR, Japan, Korea RP, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia.	June 28, 2021
Australia - Post entry quarantine Christmas shutdown dates and animal releases during Victorian COVID lockdown published.	June 28, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical quality regulations and conformity assessment requirements for commercial electric ovens Conformity assessment requirements for male condoms Metrological technical regulation of liquid fuel metering pumps used in volume measurements.	June 28, 2021
Colombia - Sanitary and biosafety requirements for the registration of companies such as collection and processing centers, processing units, collection units and importers of genetic material of species of zootechnical interest are established.	June 28, 2021
Hong Kong - Regulation on pre-packaged dried mushroom and date samples in breach of food labelling published.	June 28, 2021
Mexico - Establishes the merchandise whose importation is subject to regulation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development	June 28, 2021
Russia - Introduces a temporary restriction on imports of feed and feed additives used for animal feeding.	June 28, 2021
Saudi Arabia - published following: Guidelines for marketing requirements of food directed to children. Technical regulation for glue and adhesive materials.	June 28, 2021
Taiwan - Standards for veterinary drug residue limits in foods published.	June 28, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications Published: India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of barium carbonate originating in or exported from China PR India - Publishes list of registered interested parties in sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of PVC Flex film from China PR. India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation (Material-Retardation) concerning imports of "N, N'-Dicyclohexyl Carbodiimide (DCC)" originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of Barium Carbonate originating in or exported from China PR-reg.	June 25, 2021
India - FAME India Phase II Scheme (Electric Vehicle Manufacturing) Extended for a period of Two years up to 31st March 2024	June 25, 2021
Australia - published following: 2019 - 2020 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Measures. Extended temporary changes to import certificate requirements for a range of imported plant-based, animal, biological and animal-based goods.	June 25, 2021
Brazil - Establishes procedures and criteria for phytosanitary certification in the export and import of plants, parts of plants, products of plant origin and other regulated articles.	June 25, 2021
Canada - Establish sensory standards for vaping products manufactured or imported for sale in Canada	June 25, 2021
Japan - Revise’s ordinance and notifications under the act on rational use and appropriate management of fluorocarbons	June 25, 2021
Kenya - KS 2770-5: 2021 Admixtures for sprayed concrete defines and specifies requirements and conformity for admixtures specifically intended for use in sprayed concrete published.	June 25, 2021
Taiwan - published following: Amendment emergency measures for Solanum spp. and Capsicum spp. seeds. Amendment of the "quarantine requirements for the importation of plants or plant Products".	June 25, 2021
United States of America - Preliminary results of antidumping duty administrative review 2019-2020: Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India published.	June 25, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications Published: India - Extends filing of responses in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of 'Solar cells whether or not assembled into modules or panels' originating in or exported from China PR, Thailand and Vietnam initiated on 15.05.2021. India - Publishes list of updated interested parties in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “PU leather” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes sunset review of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of 'Caustic Soda' originating in or exported from China PR and Korea RP.	June 24, 2021
Australia - published following: Temporary changes to document requirements for imports of animals, biological and animal - based goods. New test to verify devitalisation of propagatable species of imported fresh cut flowers and foliage.	June 24, 2021
Laos - Issued temporary measures to document the import of motor vehicles, especially trucks, no later than June 30, 2021.	June 24, 2021
Mexico - Thermal efficiency of water heaters for domestic and commercial use. limits, test methods and labelling published.	June 24, 2021
Nigeria - Regulation Formulated caffeinated beverage (energy drink) Regulations 2017 published.	June 24, 2021
South Korea - Amendment aims to provide the provision for the lifting of the import suspension published.	June 24, 2021
Taiwan - Standards for specification, scope, application and limitation of food additives published.	June 24, 2021
Australia - published following: Changes to import certificate requirements for fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other imported plant-based commodities extended to 30 June 2022. Changes to import certificate requirements for imported animals, biological and animal-based goods extended to 30 June 2022. Revises import conditions for tomato seed for sowing.	June 23, 2021
Brazil - published following: Certification of good practices for conducting Bioavailability/Bioequivalence studies of medicines and other measures. Establishes exceptional and temporary criteria and requirements for exemption from package inserts and labelling information for the presentation of medicines for use restricted to hospitals, clinics and services of home care, except pharmacies and drugstores.	June 23, 2021
Paraguay - Mercosur technical regulation on cellulosic materials, containers and equipment intended to be in contact with food published.	June 23, 2021
New Zealand - Import health standard schedule contains specific import requirements (phytosanitary measures) for the import of Chrysanthemum morifolium published.	June 23, 2021
Switzerland - Specifications for the indication of the energy consumption and other characteristics of passenger cars, delivery vans and light semitrailer published.	June 23, 2021
Thailand - Standard provides requirements of good agricultural practices for pig farms published.	June 23, 2021
Malaysia - Advisory on importation of fresh mango fruits from India into Malaysia published.	June 23, 2021
Serbia - Permitted market access for export of Potato, Onion, Pomegranates fruits and Pomegranate arils from India to Serbia.	June 23, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Publishes sunset review anti-dumping duty investigation on imports of seamless tubes, pipes & hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel orginating in or exported from China PR. India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Cold Rolled/Cold reduced flat steel products of iron or NonAlloy Steel, or other Alloy Steel, of all width and thickness, not clad, plated or coated” originating in or exported from China PR, Japan, Korea RP and Ukraine. India - Initiates sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Hot-Rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel” from China PR, Japan, Korea RP, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia. India - Initiates sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Plain Medium Density Fibreboard having thickness 6mm and above" from Vietnam. India - Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of 1,1,1,2 Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a originating in or exported from China PR. India – Publishes list of registered interested parties in Sunset Review Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of Viscose Staple Fibre from China PR and Indonesia. India - Initiates of sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of "Ammonium Nitrate" originating in or exported from Russia, Georgia and Iran. India - Initiates of an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of Copper Tubes and Pipes originating in or exported from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam -Initiated on 25/09/2020.	June 22, 2021
Singapore - published following: Issued trade circular on import conditions for pearl oyster meat. Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.	June 22, 2021
Kuwait - Lift of ban on meat of ruminants (fresh, frozen, chilled, processed) from Kenya.	June 22, 2021
Brazil - published following: Technical and operational synchronization requirements for TDD systems Establishes technical requirements for research on pesticide residues and establishment of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) for the purpose of market authorization for pesticides in Brazil. Technical regulation that establishes the way to express the quantitative indication of the net content of pre-packaged goods	June 22, 2021
Ecuador - published following: Establishes the guidelines for the control of the traceability of medicines, biological products and medical devices Sanitary technical regulations for obtaining the sanitary notification and control of food supplements of the establishments where they are manufactured, stored, distributed, imported	June 22, 2021
Israel - Publishes following standards SI 20 part 1 - Luminaires: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires SI 760 part 2 - Sweet fat-based spreads: Spreads other than peanut butter. SI 1572 part 1 - Alcoholic beverages having a minimum alcoholic strength of 15% by volume. SI 1003 part 1.2 - Release of lead and cadmium from ware in contact with food: Ceramic ware, glass ceramic ware and glass dinnerware - Permissible limits. SI 1003 part 1.1 - Release of lead and cadmium from ware in contact with food: Ceramic ware, glass ceramic ware and glass dinnerware - Test method. SI 6558 part 1 - Jewellery safety: Children's jewellery - Safety requirements.	June 22, 2021
South Korea - Seeks to prohibit labeling or advertising of food and other products using trade name, trademark, container or packaging that is same or similar to household chemical products which can cause confusion for consumers.	June 22, 2021
Uruguay - Technical regulation on cellulosic materials, containers and equipment intended to be in contact with food published.	June 22, 2021
Yemen - Standard is concerned with requirements, sampling methods and methods of testing for talc powder used for general purposes ,and does not include talcum powder for infants or talc powder for industrial or food purposes published.	June 22, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes list of updated interested parties in Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of “PU leather” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes final findings-anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Aluminium foil 80 microns and below originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. India - Issued additional clarification regarding Disclosure of information in confidential version/ non-confidential version of responses file by the supporting producers. India - Extends time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's Questionnaire response in Sunset Review of Uncoated Copier Paper originating in or exported from Indonesia and Singapore.	June 21, 2021
Israel - Standard on release of lead and cadmium from ware in contact with food: Glass hollowware published.	June 21, 2021
France - Implements new format with the use of normal A4 paper for issuing phytosanitary certificates for export or re-export.	June 21, 2021
Peru - Issued supreme Decree that approves the sectorial safety regulation for fishing and aquaculture activities	June 21, 2021
Mexico - Establishes the merchandise whose import is subject to regulation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, as well as the issuance of the certificate of origin for the export of coffee.	June 21, 2021
Vietnam - Implements measures of law on product and goods quality on product and goods traceability.	June 21, 2021
Australia - published following: Revised import conditions for cattle embryos. Revised import conditions for deer embryos. Revised import conditions for goat embryos. Revised import conditions for sheep embryos. Revised import conditions for deer semen. Revised import conditions for goat semen. Revised import conditions for sheep semen. Revised import conditions for bovine semen.	June 21, 2021
Argentina - Establishes the essential principles and requirements of quality and safety applicable to furniture.	June 21, 2021
Jamaica - Publishes following standards Standard Specification for Safety of toys- Part 6 Certain phthalate esters in toys and children's products. Standard Specification for Safety of toys- Part 3 Migration of certain elements. Specification for Safety of toys- Part 1 Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. Standard Specification for Safety of toys- Part 4 Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use.	June 21, 2021
Switzerland - Adopted the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In-vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR).	June 21, 2021
Australia - Announces transition towards new government health certificates.	June 19, 2021
India - Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Telecom & Networking Products Manufacturing in India published.	June 18, 2021
Brazil - Type of measure (quantity) of the quantitative indication of the nominal content of certain pre-packaged goods, compulsory form as well as exemptions from compulsory obligation published.	June 18, 2021
Australia - Species addition to BICON case ‘Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock’	June 18, 2021
Vietnam - Draft technical regulation relates to safety criteria for broodstock, larvae, fry, fingerling of 20 freshwater fish species.	June 18, 2021
Taiwan - Regulation for the use restrictions and labeling requirement of 2'-fucosyllactose produced by genetically modified escherichia coli strain K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001d as a food ingredient published.	June 18, 2021
Chile - published following: Technical Standard of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the Pharmaceutical Products Industry amended Establishes sanitary requirements for the importation of pork casings and repeals Exempt Resolution	June 18, 2021
EU - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) amended	June 18, 2021
United States of America - Test procedures for certain commercial and industrial equipment published.	June 18, 2021
South Korea - published following: Technical regulations for household and similar electrical appliances – Safety, particular requirements for electrical warm-water mattresses and beds amended. Requirements for washing machines amended Requirements for Ironing press amended Amendment of Technical Regulations for Household and similar electrical appliances: Skin or Hair care appliances. Requirements for fans amended Requirements for circuit breaker amended General requirements and tests for Luminaires amended Partial amendment of the Transboundary Movement, etc. of Living Modified Organisms Act.	June 18, 2021
India - Extends period up to 30.9.2021 for utilisation of the pre-printed packing material stock due to prevalent situation of COVID-19-reg.	June 18, 2021
India - Jute traders must register with jute commissioner through portal	June 18, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Streamlining of Anti-dumping investigations- Additional clarification regarding Disclosure of information in Confidential Version/Non-Confidential Version of Responses filed by the Supporting Producers. India - List of registered interested parties in Sunset Review Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of Viscose Staple Fibre from China PR and Indonesia.	June 17, 2021
Brazil - Technical regulation on provisions for packaging, coatings, utensils, lids and metallic equipment in contact with food published.	June 17, 2021
Canada - Establishes a feed regulatory framework that includes hazard analysis, preventive controls, traceability, increased record-keeping requirements, and licensing	June 17, 2021
EU - published following: Authorises manganese chelate of hydroxy analogue of methionine as a feed additive for all animal species Authorises zinc chelate of hydroxy analogue of methionine as a feed additive for all animal species Authorises of L-threonine produced by Escherichia coli CGMCC 13325 as a feed additive for all animal species	June 17, 2021
France - Decree relating to the obligation to present for sale unprocessed fresh fruits and vegetables without packaging made entirely or partly of plastic published.	June 17, 2021
Philippines - Revises regulations governing the entry and disposition of imported wood products	June 17, 2021
Turkey - Regulation on aerosol dispenser with a maximum capacity of less than 50 ml published.	June 17, 2021
Uruguay - Approves the zoosanitary requirements of the MERCOSUR States Parties and the certificate models for the importation of queen bees and bee products.	June 17, 2021
China - Technical requirements of tea are stipulated in this standard published.	June 17, 2021
Brazil - published following: Metrological technical regulation on net contents of pre-packaged goods. Establishes the methodology for the determination of effective content in fish, pre-packaged glaciated molluscs and crustaceans. Requirements for use of industrial trans fats in all kinds of foods, including drinks, ingredients, additives, technology adjuvants, including those exclusively destinated to industrial processing and food services	June 16, 2021
China - Imported new pharmaceuticals containing new active pharmaceutical ingredients published.	June 16, 2021
China - Publishes following standard Cream, Butter and Anhydrous Milkfat- This standard applies to cream, butter and anhydrous milkfat. This standard stipulates the terms, definitions, technical requirements, etc. of cream, butter and anhydrous milkfat. Tea substitute- The definition, scope of application and related technical requirements of tea substitute are stipulated in this standard. Plant peptides for food processing- This standard applies to plant peptide products for the food industry. This standard does not apply to peptides produced from rapeseed and cottonseed as protein materials. Food additive Magnesium stearate Amendment No. 1.	June 16, 2021
EU - published following: Rules on the official controls in respect of consignments of organic products and in-conversion products intended for import into the Union and on the certificate of inspection. Regulation sets the rules for specific operators in respect to the entry and the release for free circulation into the European Union of organic products originating in third countries.Regulation sets the rules for specific operators in respect to the entry and the release for free circulation into the European Union of organic products originating in third countries.	June 16, 2021
South Korea - Standard for determining unfair labelling and advertising of foods amended	June 16, 2021
Taiwan - Regulation for the use restriction and labelling requirement of 2'-fucosyllactose produced by genetically modified escherichia coli strain K-12 DH1 MDO MAP1001d as a Food Ingredient published.	June 16, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for residues of tolfenpyrad in or on artichoke.	June 16, 2021
Australia - published following: Updated list of overseas authorities for importing aquatic animals. List of plant-based products for use as animal feed, fertiliser or bait permit assessment timeframes.	June 16, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification: India - Publishes sunset Review investigation concerning imports of “Axle for Trailers” originating in or exported from China PR - List of registered interested parties and sharing of non-confidential versions of submissions.	June 15, 2021
Brazil - published following: Resolution disposes about the mandatory execution and notification of field actions by product registration holders for health in Brazil. Approves the consolidation of technical quality regulation and the conformity assessment requirements for plasticized PVC hoses for domestic installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Technical quality regulation and Conformity assessment requirements for child restraint devices.	June 15, 2021
Dominica - published following: Standard provides guidance on the production, maintenance and phytosanitary certification of pest free potato Guidelines for the Export, Shipment, Import and Release of Biological Control Agents and Other Beneficial Organisms	June 15, 2021
Kenya - Publishes following standards DEAS 1060: 2021 Canned vegetables- This Standard applies to canned vegetables for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repackaging if required. DEAS 1061: 2021 Canned fruit cocktail- This standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for canned fruit cocktail (peach, pineapple, grapes, pears, cherries) intended for direct human consumption. DEAS 1059: 2021 Processed edible cultivated edible- This draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for processed cultivated edible mushrooms intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DEAS 1062: 2021 Pumpkin pulp flour- This draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pumpkin pulp flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DEAS 66-4: 2021 Tomato concentrates (paste and puree)- This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato concentrates (paste and puree).	June 15, 2021
Thailand - Policy regarding food products containing cannabidiol extract	June 15, 2021
Ukraine - published following: Technical Regulation for Detergents amended Hygienic requirements for the production and circulation of natural mineral water and spring water	June 15, 2021
Malaysia – Issued directive for all products containing Ceftriaxone: Update of package inserts with safety information related to the risk of encephalopathy.	June 14, 2021
Burundi - Publishes following standards Processed cultivated edible mushrooms- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for processed cultivated edible mushrooms intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. Canned vegetables- This Standard applies to canned vegetables, as defined in Section 4 below and in the corresponding Annexes and offered for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repackaging if required. Pumpkin pulp flour- This draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pumpkin pulp flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. Canned fruit cocktail- This standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for canned fruit cocktail (peach, pineapple, grapes, pears, cherries) intended for direct human consumption. Tomato products- This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato concentrates (paste and puree).	June 14, 2021
Uganda - Publishes for standards Ceramic/pottery handicrafts DUS 2393:2021, Ceramic/pottery handicrafts- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for ceramic/ pottery handcrafts such as; table ware, domestic containers, cooking/ firing ceramics, toys and games, ceramic furniture, lighting ceramics, garden ceramics, ceramics sculpture and gallery ceramics/ interior decoration. This Draft Uganda Standard is not applicable to other ceramic products which have standards specific to them including but not limited to jewellery, bricks, tiles, cooking stoves.	June 14, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards for Textiles DUS 1970-2:2021, Textiles Garments- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements and test methods for shirts. DUS 1970-1:2021, Textiles Garments General requirements- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies general requirements, sampling and test methods for garments, whether made of textile, plastic-coated fabric, fur or any combination of these materials. DUS 1970-3:2021, Trousers and shorts- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies specific requirements and test methods for trousers and shorts. DUS 1970-5, Textiles Jacket- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements and test methods for jackets. This standard is not applicable to protective jackets such as those used in firefighting. DUS 1970-4:2021 Skirts and dresses- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements and test methods for skirts and dresses. DUS 2139-2, Textiles Briefs- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for briefs for men and women. DUS 2139-1, Textiles Boxer shorts- This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for men's and boys' boxer shorts.	June 14, 2021
United States of America - published following: Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and To Amend the Standard for Yogurt. Energy Conservation Standards for Unfired Hot Water Storage Tanks. Test Procedures for Commercial Equipment; Early Assessment Review: Commercial Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers	June 14, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Initiates of sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of "Ammonium Nitrate" originating in or exported from Russia, Georgia and Iran India - Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Natural Mica Pearl Industries Pigments excluding cosmetic grade" originating in or export from China PR.	June 12, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Initiates of sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Plain medium density Fibre Board having thickness of 6mm and above originating in or exported from Indonesia and Vietnam.	June 11, 2021
United Kingdom - Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2021 published.	June 11, 2021
Taiwan - Quarantine requirements for the importation of porcine semen published.	June 11, 2021
Brazil - Establishes minimum requirements for the registration of an advanced therapy product	June 11, 2021
India - published following: Georgian Blue Berry, Fresh Import Allowed – Free from Adoxyphyes Orana (Summer Fruit Tortrix) Declaration Must Soil, Sand and Stone Import Permitted under Form PQ07	June 10, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Sunset review investigation on 1 1 1 2 Tetrafluoroethane or R 134a of all types originating in or exported from China PR and Japan. India - Anti Dumping investigation on imports of Seamless Tubes etc. of Iron, Alloy or Non-Alloy Steel originating in or exported from China PR. India - Sunset review of investigation of textured Tempered Glass whether Coated or Uncoated from China PR.	June 10, 2021
Australia - Import conditions for starter cultures (and derivatives) amended	June 10, 2021
Brazil - published following: Phytosanitary requirements for sorghum seeds from Australia and tomato seeds from Spain, Israel and Japan. Establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the import of Lobesia botrana host products.	June 10, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes following standards : DEAS 66-4: 2021 Tomato products- This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato concentrates (paste and puree). DEAS 1060: 2021 Canned vegetables- This Standard applies to canned vegetables for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repackaging if required. DEAS 1059: 2021 Processed edible cultivated edible mushrooms- East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for processed cultivated edible mushrooms intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DEAS 1061: 2021 Canned fruit cocktail- This standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for canned fruit cocktail (peach, pineapple, grapes, pears, cherries) intended for direct human consumption. DEAS 1062: 2021 Pumpkin pulp flour- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pumpkin pulp flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry.	June 10, 2021
United Kingdom - UK's withdrawal from the European Union, there was a need to develop a risk targeted phytosanitary import inspection regime for Great Britain (GB).	June 9, 2021
Kenya - Publishes following standard : DKS 1534: 2021 Menstrual tampons - This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for menstrual tampons. DKS 2944: 2021 Disposable helmet liner Specification- This Kenya Standard prescribes the minimum requirements for disposable helmet liners. DEAS 1059: 2021 Processed edible cultivated edible mushrooms- This draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for processed cultivated edible mushrooms intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DKS 2838: 2021 Denatured technical alcohol for use as cooking and appliance fuel- This Kenya Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for denatured technical alcohol intended to be used as a cooking or appliance fuel, or both. DEAS 1060: 2021 Canned vegetables- This Standard applies to canned vegetables, as defined in Section 4 below and in the corresponding Annexes and offered for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repackaging if required. DEAS 1061: 2021 Canned fruit cocktail- This standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for canned fruit cocktail (peach, pineapple, grapes, pears, cherries) intended for direct human consumption. DEAS 66-4: 2021 Tomato products- This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato concentrates (paste and puree). DEAS 1062: 2021 Pumpkin pulp flour- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pumpkin pulp flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry.	June 9, 2021
Japan - Publishes partial revision of the specifications and standards for containers and packaging for milk and milk products.	June 9, 2021
Malaysia - published following: Introduces requirement for declaration of added water in the list of ingredients on every package containing food for sale; Amended food regulation regarding wheat flour packed in 1kg and below, which shall contain 6.0 mg or more of iron (ferrous fumarate) per 100 g wheat flour, and not less than 260 µg of folic acid per 100 g wheat flour on a dry weight basis.	June 9, 2021
Indonesia - published following: Updated list of food additives Revises standards for Safety and Quality Standards of Alcoholic Beverages.	June 9, 2021
Thailand - published following: Regulation mandates plastic bags for food to conform with the standard for plastic bags for food Regulation mandates microwavable food plastic bag for reheating to conform with the standard for Microwavable Food Plastic Bag for Reheating Regulation mandates plastic utensils for food to conform with the standard for Plastic Utensils for Food - Part 1 Polyethylene, Polpropylene, Polystyrene, Poly(Ethlene Terephthalate), Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) and Poly(Methyl Pentene) Regulation mandates plastic utensils for food to conform with the standard for Plastic Utensils for Food - Part 3 Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene and Styrene-acrylonitrile Regulation on Plastic Utensils for Food - Part 2 Poly(Vinyl Chloride), Polycarbonate, Polyamide and Poly(Methyl Methacrylate).	June 9, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes following standards: DEAS 66-4: 2021 Tomato products- This standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato concentrates (paste and puree). DEAS 1059: 2021 Processed edible cultivated edible mushrooms- This draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for processed cultivated edible mushrooms intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DEAS 1061: 2021 Canned fruit cocktail- This standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for canned fruit cocktail (peach, pineapple, grapes, pears, cherries) intended for direct human consumption. DEAS 1062: 2021 Pumpkin pulp flour- This draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pumpkin pulp flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry.	June 9, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes technical requirements for investigation, control and elimination of nitrosamines potentially carcinogenic in active pharmaceutical ingredients (IFA) which are angiotensin II receptor antagonists; and is applied to companies that manufacture, import and fractionate active pharmaceutical ingredients Requirements for the approval of programs of "compassionate" use of medical devices.	June 9, 2021
Canada - Certification requirements for licence-exempt low-power RLAN devices operating indoors in the frequency band 5 925-7 125 MHz published.	June 9, 2021
United States of America - Safety standards for the testing and labeling regulations pertaining to product certification of children's products, including reliance on component part testing published.	June 9, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for residues of difenoconazole in or on olive; olive, with pit; pepper, black	June 8, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes stakeholders' Consultation on Simplification of Rules, Processes and Procedures relating to Trade Remedy. India - Publishes anti-dumping Investigation concerning imports of "Decor Paper" originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Resin Bonded Thin Wheels” originating in or exported from China PR.	June 8, 2021
Australia - published following: Addition of Arundo donax to Clonal grass for use as nursery stock BICON case. Changes to the 'Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption' BICON case.	June 8, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Imposes ban on importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products originating from France.	June 8, 2021
Uganda - Publishes standards on following products DUS DEAS 66-4:2021, Tomato products- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for tomato concentrates (paste and puree). DUS DEAS 1059:2021, Processed cultivated edible mushrooms- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for processed cultivated edible mushrooms intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry. DUS DEAS 1060:2021, Canned vegetables-Standard applies to canned vegetables for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repackaging if required. It does not apply to the product when indicated as being intended for further processing. This Standard does not cover vegetables that are lacto-fermented, pickled or preserved in vinegar. DUS DEAS 1061:2021, Canned fruit cocktail- Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for canned fruit cocktail (peach, pineapple, grapes, pears, cherries) intended for direct human consumption. DUS DEAS 1062:2021, Pumpkin pulp flour- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for pumpkin pulp flour intended for human consumption or for other use in the food industry.	June 8, 2021
EAC - Publishes following standards Two-pack epoxy primer- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for a two- pack epoxy solvent-based primer used for protection of iron, steel and galvanized iron and steel against atmospheric corrosion in an industrial or marine environment Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer. This material is used as a base coat for the painting of steel structures /equipment where corrosion protection and chemical resistance under marine atmospheric conditions are required. Etch primers (Single pack and two-pack)- Specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods, for single pack and two-pack etch primers intended for pre-treating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint system applied to them. Black bituminous paints for cold application- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for black bitumen solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, spraying or a suitable dipping process, effective coatings for protection of substrates. Water based undercoat- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water-based undercoat used on buildings after surface preparation and priming wherever necessary.	June 8, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establish the technical regulation defining the minimum requirements of identity and quality for almonds, chestnuts, nuts and dried fruits Procedure for conformity assessment of restricted radiation radiocommunication equipment. Exceptional and temporary technical requirements for the import of new medical devices and medicines	June 8, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards DUS 925:2021, Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human use- Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for sodium hypochlorite solution used for disinfection of water intended for human use DUS 926:2021, Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human use- Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for polyamines used for water treatment intended for human use DUS 2392:2021, Bath oils- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for bath oils based on refined vegetable oils or vegetable oils blends, mineral oils or mixture of the vegetable oils and mineral oils meant for application on the skin DUS 883-1: 2021, Single-use medical examination gloves- Standard, DUS 883-1 specifies requirements and methods of test for packaged sterile, or bulked non-sterile, rubber gloves intended for use in medical examinations and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to protect the patient and the user from cross-contamination. DUS 883-2:2021, Single-use medical examination gloves– Standard specifies requirements and test methods for packaged sterile, or bulked non-sterile, poly (vinyl chloride) gloves intended for use in medical examinations, and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, to protect the patient and the user from cross-contamination. It also covers poly (vinyl chloride) gloves intended for use in handling contaminated medical materials.	June 8, 2021
Thailand - Regulation on Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment published.	June 8, 2021
Russia - Technical regulation of the customs union on safety of machines and equipment published.	June 8, 2021
Taiwan - Regulations governing border inspection and examination of imported medical devices published.	June 8, 2021
Philippines - published following: Revise’s guidelines for the assessment of microbiological quality of processed foods Updated guidelines and standards on the table level of iron in rice in the manufacture of iron-rice premix to help address iron deficiency anemia in the country	June 8, 2021
United States of America – published following: Energy conservation standards for ceiling fans to determine whether to amend applicable energy conservation standards for this product Test procedures for general service fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, and general service incandescent lamps Early assessment review for amended energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits Early assessment review for amended energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers	June 7, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Anti-Dumpinq Investigation concerning imports of "Decor Paper" originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes stakeholder Consultation-Proposal for Anti-Absorption Rules.	June 7, 2021
GCC - published following: Technical regulation on Havarti cheese Technical regulation on cheddar cheese	June 7, 2021
EU - published following: Measures to prevent the introduction into and the spread within the Union territory of the pest Spodoptera frugiperda Regulation for non approval of active substance phosmet	June 7, 2021
Indonesia - published following: Standard concerning Safety and Quality Standard of Alcohol Beverages Regulation concerning flavouring additives	June 7, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Publishes SASO 2884:2017/AMD4:2021" - Water Heaters - Energy Performance Requirements and Labelling	June 7, 2021
Canada - Seeks to add Epinephrine topical solution for hemostasis to the Prescription Drug List (PDL)	June 7, 2021
Egypt - published following: Standard ES 3863 for "diapers for children and adult". Standard ES 2254 for "paper sacks for gypsum". Standard ES 4160 for "wet wipes Standard ES 3862 for "ladie’s sanitary napkins. Standards on Energy efficiency of household electrical appliances - methods for measuring and calculating energy efficiency of electric instantaneous water	June 7, 2021
Chile - published following: Establishes the requirements of the Safety certification procedure for the Projector or Area Projector Luminaire electrical product for outdoor public lighting, Establishes project of analysis protocol and / or security tests of automatic inverters, destined to connect to portable welded cylinders of 45 kilos Establishes the safety certification procedure for vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning devices, for domestic use and similar purposes, whose nominal voltage does not exceed 250 V Establishes the certification procedure for Regulators with pressure indicator (manometer), intended to be connected to portable welded cylinders for butane, propane and their mixtures Establishes the certification procedure and Safety requirements for "Polyethylene Union Valves for Gaseous Fuel distribution networks. Metric Series" Establishes the requirements of the Safety certification procedure for the electric heat pumps product, including heat pumps for sanitary hot water	June 7, 2021
Philippines - Interduces technical regulations concerning the mandatory product certification of child restraint systems.	June 7, 2021
Ukraine - published following: Technical regulation on ecodesign requirements for ventilation systems Technical regulation on ecodesign requirements for local heaters	June 7, 2021
Australia - Added Caladium praetermissum into BICON for an end use of nursery stock.	June 5, 2021
United States of America - published following: Taxa of Plants for Planting is not authorised to import Amended import requirements of Buxus spp., Euonymus spp., and Ilex spp. plants for planting from Canada	June 4, 2021
Australia - Maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various agricultural and veterinary chemicals published.	June 4, 2021
GCC - published following: Technical regulation "edam cheese” Technical regulation "Brie cheese” Technical regulation "Camembert cheese".	June 4, 2021
Korea - Form of the import inspection-designated goods and the import/export notification amended.	June 4, 2021
Philippines - Guidelines on the renewal of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) clearance of foreign drug manufacturers published.	June 4, 2021
United States of America - Pesticide tolerances for Diefnoconazole published.	June 3, 2021
GCC - Requirements of mozzarella cheese published.	June 3, 2021
Singapore - New farms and establishments approved to export to Singapore (Jun 2021) published.	June 2, 2021
Canada - Premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of potassium aluminiumsulphate in salted jellyfish published.	June 1, 2021
EU - Decision on the identification of resorcinol as a substance published.	June 1, 2021
South Korea - Technical regulations for Audio/video, Information and communication technology equipment published.	June 1, 2021
Australia - Commencement of amended emergency measures for Xylella	June 1, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes technical requirements for packaging, coatings, utensils, covers and equipment in contact with foods Establishes administrative procedure for the concession of Good Manufacturing Practices Certification for medicines, medical devices, personal hygiene products, cosmetics, perfumes, sanitizers, active pharmaceutical ingredients	June 1, 2021
Japan - Revises energy efficiency standards of Electric Water Heaters	June 1, 2021
Japan - Publishes maximum residue limits for following standards Oxazosulfyl Flometoquin Tildipirosin Prohydrojasmon Cartap, Thiocyclam and Bensultap Fenhexamid	June 1, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes following standards: AFDC 26 (560) DTZS Code of hygienic practices for ready-to-eat fresh pre-cut fruits and vegetables- Standard specifically applies to ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables that have been peeled, cut or otherwise physically altered from their original form but remain in the fresh state and particularly those that are intended to be consumed raw DEAS 1058:2021 Thermal-sensitive paper roll for printers- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for thermal-sensitive paper used in places where information has to be printed out quickly and economically DEAS 1056:2021 Diaries- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for diaries. DEAS 1057:2021 Newsprint- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for newsprint	June 1, 2021
Sweden - Regulations includes requirements on design, construction and commissioning of the functions needed to fulfil the required functions for nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear security in nuclear power plants published.	June 1, 2021
Philippines - published following: Implements guidelines removing the requirements of licensing as importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, or re-packers of those engaged in certain household/urban hazardous substances, Implements guidelines of the Philippine energy labeling program for air conditioners	June 1, 2021
India - published following: Nagaland extends of statewide Lockdown till 11 June 2021. Tripura extends restrictions orders till 5 June 2021. Extends of Lockdown from 31st May to 9th June 2021. Odisha extend statewide Lockdown Till 17 June 2021. Govt of Gujarat extends restrictions in 36 cities of the state. Govt of Gujarat order dt. 27.05.2021-Extension of night curfew up to 04.06.2021. Maharashtra Order Dt 30.05.2021-Break the Chain Lockdown in Maharashtra extended till 15.06.2021.	May 31, 2021
India - published following: Nagaland extends of statewide Lockdown till 11 June 2021. Tripura extends restrictions orders till 5 June 2021. Extends of Lockdown from 31st May to 9th June 2021. Odisha extend statewide Lockdown Till 17 June 2021. Govt of Gujarat extends restrictions in 36 cities of the state. Govt of Gujarat order dt. 27.05.2021-Extension of night curfew up to 04.06.2021. Maharashtra Order Dt 30.05.2021-Break the Chain Lockdown in Maharashtra extended till 15.06.2021.	May 31, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Melamine originating in or exported from the European Union, Japan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.	May 31, 2021
Singapore- Veterinary conditions for the importation of zoological animals and birds in the Order Primates published.	May 31, 2021
Chile - Establishes sanitary requirements for the admission to Chile of small ruminants (sheep and goats) for reproduction and repeals	May 31, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Technical regulation for expiration dates for food products published.	May 31, 2021
United States of America - Prohibits importation of certain plant parts of all banana and plantain species of Musa spp. and one banana species	May 31, 2021
Taiwan - Revises regulations on nutrition labeling for prepackaged food	May 31, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards for paper products: DUS DEAS 1058, Thermal-sensitive paper roll for printers- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for thermal-sensitive paper used in places where information has to be printed out quickly and economically DUS DEAS 866:2021, Paper sacks for packaging of cement- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for valve sewn-gusseted and valve-pasted ends paper sacks for packaging of cement DUS DEAS 1057:2021, Newsprint- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for newsprint. DUS DEAS 1056:2021, Diaries- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for diaries DUS DEAS 344:2021, Exercise books and related items- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for exercise books and related items.	May 31, 2021
Philippines - published following: Implements guidelines of the Philippine energy labeling program for televisions Implements guidelines of the Philippine energy labeling program for lighting Implements guidelines of the Philippine energy labeling program for refrigerating appliances	May 31, 2021
India - published following: APM Terminals issued guidelines on operations to recommence at Pipapav Port. CMA CGM publishes General Rate Increase (GRI) from India to all US West Coast and Canada Ports. MHA issued letter to states regarding extension of containment measures upto 30.6.2021. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways issued NHAI Guidelines-free-flow of traffic at toll plazas	May 28, 2021
India - published following: Extended relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 JNCH PN No 50/2021 dt 27.05.2021 - Electronic mechanism to amend BL number in Prior/Advance BE. JNCH PN No 50/2021 dt 27.05.2021 - Electronic mechanism to amend BL number in Prior/Advance BE. Late fee waiver for late filing of BE in Chennai Customs.	May 28, 2021
Australia - Revises import conditions for tomato seed for sowing commencing 23 June 2021	May 28, 2021
India - published following: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways-26.05.21-NHAI Guidelines-free-flow of traffic at toll plazas. CMA CGM-27.05.2021-Overweight Surcharge w.e.f 10.06.21 from India to XTRADE and LATAM trade.	May 27, 2021
Japan - Amends maximum residue limits affecting several active ingredients.	May 27, 2021
EU - Maximum residue levels for diclofop, fluopyram, ipconazole and terbuthylazine in or on certain products published.	May 27, 2021
United States of America - published following: Test procedures for packaged terminal air conditioners and packaged terminal heat pumps Backstop requirement for general service lamps Test procedures and energy conservation standards for circulator pumps and small vertical in-line pumps Rules of medical devices act	May 27, 2021
Mongolia - published following: Technical regulation on production and trade of meat and meat products Technical regulation on production and trade of meat and meat products	May 27, 2021
Dominican Republic - Measurement instrument model approval (general procedure) published.	May 27, 2021
Brazil - Conformity assessment requirements for helmets published.	May 27, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India – Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Elastomeric Filament Yarn” from Singapore. India – Publishes anti- Dumping investigation concerning imports of “Ceftriaxone Sodium Sterile" originating in or exported from China PR	May 26, 2021
Peru - Draft approval Sanitary Standard that establishes sanitary criteria for hydrobiological resources and products and feed for use in aquaculture published.	May 26, 2021
EU - Amended regulation regarding monacolins from red yeast rice	May 26, 2021
Japan - Revises specifications and standards for foods, food additives, etc. under the food sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).	May 26, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India – Publishes sunset review investigation concerning imports of "Uncoated Copier Paper" originating in or exported from Indonesia and Singapore India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning the imports of Phthalic Anhydride (PAN) originating in or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Korea RP and Thailand	May 25, 2021
Thailand - Temporary suspension of importation of bovine and buffalo and their products from Myanmar to prevent the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease under Animal Epidemics	May 25, 2021
Taiwan - Regulations for quarantine of animal/plant carried by passengers and service personnel on vehicles published.	May 25, 2021
Chile - Establishes phytosanitary import requirements for plant propagation material such as in vitro tissue culture, fruit species, vegetables, industrial, ornamental and forestry crops	May 25, 2021
Australia - List of host countries of Phytopthora ramorum expanded to include Argentina and Japan published.	May 25, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for residues of trifludimoxazin in or on multiple commodities.	May 25, 2021
Canada - Establishes Maximum Residue Limit: Thiabendazole	May 25, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Persulphates" originating in or exported from China PR and USA India - Extends time limit to complete the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Rubber Chemical PX13" from China PR, Korea RP and USA	May 24, 2021
Canada - Establishes maximum residue limit for following Difenoconazole Flupyradifurone Ethephon Propiconazole Thiabendazole Dimethoate	May 21, 2021
EU - published following: Regulation for inclusion of 3-(1-((3,5-dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)methyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(3-hydroxybenzyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione in the Union list of flavouring substances Regulation to authorised oenological practices.	May 21, 2021
Australia - Issued notification of revised import conditions for tomato seed for sowing commencing 23 June 2021	May 20, 2021
Argentina - published following: Technical quality and safety requirements applicable to boards derived from wood" and other provisions. Technical and metrological regulation for electric energy meters	May 20, 2021
EU - Establishes a list of control authorities and control bodies to carry out controls and to issue organic certificates in third countries.	May 20, 2021
Kazakhstan - published following: Establishes requirements for feed and feed additives produced, imported and intended for circulation in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Establishes requirements for plant protection agents (pesticides) intended for circulation in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.	May 20, 2021
Ukraine - Procedure and special requirements for labelling and the list of foodstuff published.	May 20, 2021
Vietnam - published following: List of medical equipment for in vitro diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 virus testing with registration numbers List of circulation numbers of in vitro diagnostic medical equipment issued in Vietnam	May 20, 2021
United States of America - Test procedure for refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machines published.	May 20, 2021
Canada - Modification to the list of permitted firming agents to enable the use of Potassium Aluminum Sulphate in Salted Jellyfish published.	May 20, 2021
United Kingdom - Amended maximum residue limit for following pesticides Fluxapyroxad in or on various root crops and coffee beans Oxathiapiprolin in or on various commodities	May 20, 2021
Philippines - Modifies rates of Import Duty on Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Meat of Swine	May 18, 2021
Canada - Maximum residue limit of Difenoconazole published.	May 18, 2021
Chile - published following: Establishes sanitary requirements for the admission of frozen bovine semen Establishes phytosanitary import requirements for fresh fruits for consumption of Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), Satsuma (Citrus unshiu) Mandarins or Tangerines (Citrus reticulata), Sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis) and Tangelos (Citrus reticulata x Citrus paradisi)	May 18, 2021
Gambia - Requirements for a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System published.	May 18, 2021
South Africa - Template for phytosanitary certificates issued by National Plant Protection Organization of South Africa (NPPOZA) will contain watermarks as an additional safeguard published.	May 18, 2021
New Zealand - Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 published.	May 18, 2021
Burundi - Publishes following standard regarding papers Thermal-sensitive paper roll for printers- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for thermal-sensitive paper used in places where information has to be printed out quickly and economically Exercise books and related items- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for exercise books and related items. Diaries- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for diaries. Paper sacks for packaging of cement- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for valve sewn-gusseted and valve-pasted ends paper sacks for packaging of cement Newsprint- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for newsprint	May 18, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards for Primer DUS DEAS 1052:2021, Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer. DUS DEAS 1051:2021, Two-pack epoxy primer- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for a two-pack epoxy solvent based primer used for protection of iron, steel and galvanized iron and steel against atmospheric corrosion in an industrial or marine environment. DUS DEAS 1054:2021, Black bituminous paints for cold application- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for black bitumen solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, spraying or a suitable dipping process, effective coatings for protection of substrates. DUS DEAS 1053:2021, Etch primer (single pack and 2-pack)- Specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods, for single pack and two-pack etch primers intended for pre-treating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint system applied to them.	May 18, 2021
Gambia - Rules described in this code are applicable in all production companies acceded to a system of qualification of their activity from an approved body published.	May 18, 2021
United States of America - Publishes following standards Portable Electric Spas and Battery Charger Systems Safety Standard for Children's Folding Chairs and Stools	May 18, 2021
India - Govt of ASSAM issued order on revised norms and directives in the wake of COVID situation.	May 17, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies published following: India - Initiates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of solar cells whether or not ASSEMBLED into modules or panels originating in or exported from China PR, Thailand and Vietnam India - Extends time for filing Questionnaire response in SSR of Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of “Hot-Rolled flat products of alloy or nonalloy steel” from China PR, Japan, Korea RP, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia India - Extends time for filing Questionnaire response in SSR of Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of “Cold Rolled/cold reduced flat steel products of iron or Non-Alloy Steel, or other Alloy Steel, of all width and thickness, not clad, plated or coated” originating in or exported from China PR, Japan, Korea RP and Ukraine.	May 17, 2021
EU - Rules that are necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market for grapevine products published.	May 17, 2021
New Zealand - Introduces mandatory country of origin labelling for imported and domestically produced fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and seafood which are fresh or frozen and no more than minimally processed; and cured pork	May 17, 2021
Mongolia - Issued regulation is to ensure the safety of human health, environment, product and industry and to protect public interest	May 17, 2021
Russia - Procedure for confirming the intended use of white sugar imported into the territory of the Russian Federation published.	May 17, 2021
Australia - New WaterMark technical specification sets out requirements for pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells to convey wastewater from multiple fixtures from single dwelling to the gravity sewer inert level published.	May 17, 2021
Burundi - Publishes standard for paints & chemicals Water based undercoat- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water based undercoat used on buildings after surface preparation and priming wherever necessary. Air Quality Vehicular exhaust emission limits- Standard specifies permissible limits for common pollutants found in exhaust emissions of motor vehicles, namely carbon monoxide, particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), and hydrocarbons. Two-pack epoxy primer- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for a two- pack epoxy solvent based primer used for protection of iron, steel and galvanized iron and steel against atmospheric corrosion in an industrial or marine environment. Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer. Black bituminous paints for cold application- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for black bitumen solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, spraying or a suitable dipping process, effective coatings for protection of substrates. Air Quality- Standard gives permissible limits of some common pollutants found in polluted air, namely sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), dust in terms of suspended particulate matter as TSP, PM10 and PM2.5, oxides of nitrogen (NO, NO2 and NOX), hydrocarbons (HCs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Ozone (O3) and particulate lead (Pb).	May 17, 2021
Brazil - published following: Establishes the nominal content of chewing gum, caramels, confectionery, candy in tablets, chocolate, drops and lozenges Conformity assessment requirements for automotive NOx liquid reducing agent Permissible individual tolerance of the pre-packaged sardine goods in oil, packed in metallic packaging Conformity assessment requirements for baby feeding bottles and bottle nipples Establishes procedures for market surveillance and obligations for suppliers of products, inputs and services regulated by Inmetro. Technical regulation that establishes the minimum conditions for partial flow opacimeters. Establishes the standardization and criteria for the verification of the effective content of products bars and wires steel (rebar), intended for reinforced concrete	May 17, 2021
Japan - published following: List of Pesticides MRLs amended Energy efficiency standards of Gas water heaters and Oil water heaters.	May 17, 2021
United States of America - Establishes tolerances for residues of trifludimoxazin in or on multiple commodities	May 17, 2021
India - published following: Additional Stringent Restrictions issued by Thiruvananthapuram Tamil Nadu issued order regarding new restriction during this lockdown. Issued Cyclone Alert by JNPT Notification on peak season surcharge from India to west coast south America w.e.f 25.05.21. Revises import policy of Tur/Pigeon Peas, Moong and Urad	May 16, 2021
India - published following: Kolkata Customs publishes order in view of the statewide lockdown. Govt of West Bengal issued order on lockdown order	May 15, 2021
India - published following: Govt of Jharkhand issued lockdown order in wake of the Covid-19 situation. Instruction on special refund and drawback disposal drive from 15.05.21 till 31.05.2021. Revises import service for World to Sudan w.e.f 15.05.21. Anti-dumping Investigation concerning imports of “Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)” into India originating in or exported from China PR, European Union (EU), Japan and Russia Extended time for filing questionnaire response in sunset review anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of PVC Flex Film from China PR Tariff value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver	May 13, 2021
Thailand - Notification regarding importing guidelines for tea from plants published.	May 13, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India – Publishes list of interested parties for anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Melamine originating in or exported from the European Union, Japan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. India – Terminates anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Plain Medium Density Fibre Board having thickness 6 mm and above produced by M/s Kim Tin MDF Joint Stock Company India - Extends time for filing Exporter's/Importer's/ User's questionnaire response in Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals viz., TDQ originating in or exported from China PR, European Union	May 11, 2021
Brazil - Published following: Sanitary requirements for the import of meat and offal of bovine Sanitary requirements for the import of meat, products based on meat or offal of sheep and goats Establishes phytosanitary requirements for the import of polished rice grains (Oryza sativa) from any country Establishes the technical requirements for the identification as integral and for the emphasis of integral ingredients in the labelling of food containing cereals List of active ingredients for pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers Establishes Maximum Residue Limit (MRL), Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI), and Acute Reference Dose (ARfD) of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for veterinary drugs in food of animal origin	May 11, 2021
Indonesia - Regulation to ensure products information in the market is sufficient in assuring halal integrity for Muslim consumer published.	May 11, 2021
Myanmar - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat will be exempted from obtaining export/import licenses until 7-6-2021	May 11, 2021
Nicaragua - List of regulated pests published.	May 11, 2021
Thailand - published following: Issued regulation that mandates fluoro polymer coated utensils in contact with food to conform with the standard for Fluoro Polymer Coated Utensils in contact with Food Regulation on plastic containers for drinking water Regulation on plastic food containers for microwave oven	May 11, 2021
Vietnam - Technical regulation on maximium level of mycotoxins (aflatoxin b1, HCN, Gossypol), heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury), microorganisms (E. coli (Escherichia coli) and Salmonella) and other undesirable substances (N-NH3…) in Animal feed and ingredients in aquaculture feed published.	May 11, 2021
Sri Lanka - Imports & Exports control regulations controlling importation of chemical fertilizers, pesticides & herbicides published.	May 11, 2021
United States of America - published following: Test procedures and energy conservation standards for circulator pumps and small vertical in-line pumps Test procedure for room air conditioners Energy conservation standards for ceiling fans	May 11, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Publishes oral hearing in sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Tyre Curing Presses for Tyres originating in or exported from China PR. India - Publishes oral hearing in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)" from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United States of America	May 10, 2021
Chile - Publishes establishes sanitary requirements for the importation of prepared dishes containing ingredients of animal origin to Chile	May 10, 2021
Brazil - Publishes resolution for the registration of varieties in the Plant Variety Protection Registry and in the National Plant Variety Registry (RNC)	May 10, 2021
Colombia - Establishes the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues (MRLs) in food and beverages intended for human consumption and in feed and forage.	May 10, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes following standards for paints DEAS 1051:2021 Two-pack epoxy primer- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for a two- pack epoxy solvent based primer used for protection of iron, steel and galvanized iron and steel against atmospheric corrosion in an industrial or marine environment. DEAS 1053:2021 Etch primers (Single pack and two-pack)- Specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods, for single pack and two-pack etch primers intended for pre-treating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint system applied to them. DEAS 1055:2021 Water based undercoat- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water based undercoat used on buildings after surface preparation and priming wherever necessary DEAS 1054:2021 Black bituminous paints for cold application- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for black bitumen solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, praying or a suitable dipping process, effective coatings for protection of substrates DEAS 1052:2021 Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer. This material is used as a base coat for the painting of steel structures /equipment where corrosion protection and chemical resistance under marine atmospheric conditions are required.	May 10, 2021
China - Standard for Safety of Toys - Part11: swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use published.	May 10, 2021
Mexico - Standard on electrical energy measurement systems-Meters and instrument transformers-Metrological specifications, test methods and procedure for conformity assessment published.	May 10, 2021
India - published following: Delhi Govt publsihes order regarding extension of curfew till 17 May 2021 Uttarakhand government has decided to impose 'COVID Curfew' between 6 am on May 11 and 6 am on May 18 across the state Order regarding Covid E-Pass Himachal Pradesh Apply Online, Check Status- May 09, 2021 Order regarding restriction on gatherings Imposes complete lock down in Tamil Nadu from 4.00 A.M.on 10.05.2021 to 4.00 A.M. on 24.05.2021. Tamilnadu	May 9, 2021
India - Publishes order regarding list of industrial activities to be considered as essential commodities and requiring continuous operations	May 7, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notifications published: India - Extends time to complete the investigation in the safeguard (Quantitative Restrictions) concerning imports of “Isopropyl Alcohol” in India (Case No. (SG) 06/2019) India – Publishes list of interested parties in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “PU leather” originating in or exported from China PR. India - Extends time limit for completion of the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Polyester Yarn (Polyester Spun Yarn)” from China PR, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam India - Extends time limit for completion of the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Natural Mica Based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding Cosmetic Grade”” from China India – Publishes 4th sunset review investigation concerning imports of “Polytetrafluoroethylene” from Russia	May 7, 2021
Armenia - Quarantine phytosanitary requirements for mushroom spawn published.	May 7, 2021
EU - published following: Maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, cycloxydim, diclofop, fluopyram, ipconazole and terbuthylazine in or on certain products Maximum residue levels for chlordecone in or on certain products	May 7, 2021
Japan - published following: Revises list of countries requires implementation of hygiene control based on HACCP for imported meat and poultry meat Revision of the standards and rules for fertilizer	May 7, 2021
Philippines - Order to guide the local manufacturer, importer and/or distributor of medical devices regarding the product standards to conform prior to notification/registration with the Philippines' Food and Drug Administration published.	May 7, 2021
Russia - Introduces temporary restriction on imports of live bovine animals from Viet Nam	May 7, 2021
Ukraine - Technical regulation on the restriction of lead content in paints and varnishes published.	May 7, 2021
China - Publishes following industrial standards Electrical Safety Requirement for Electric Bicycles- Standard specifies electrical safety requirements and test methods for the identification, warning, wiring, wires, connections, voltage, insulation resistance, electrical strength, heat, protection, temperature and humidity resistance, vibration and impact of electric bicycles. Safe and Hygienic Requirements of Thermotolerant Glassware- This standard specifies the product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of thermotolerant glassware. Safety and Quality for Firework- This standard specifies the terms and definitions, classification and grading, general safety and quality requirements, inspection rules, transportation and storage of fireworks. General Requirements for Skin Disinfectants - This standard specifies the raw material requirements, technical requirements, inspection methods, use methods and marking of skin disinfectants. This standard applies to disinfectants for intact and damaged skin. Safety Requirements for Bicycles Requirements for City and Trekking, Young Adult, Mountain and Racing Bicycles	May 7, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes following standards TDC 8 (25) CD3 Textiles – Polyethylene monofilament twines for fishing- Standard specifies requirements, test method and sampling of high density polyethylene monofilament twines used in the manufacture of fishing gears. TDC 8 (16) CD3 Textiles Web lashing belt made from man-made fibres- Standard specifies basic characteristics, requirements, test method and sampling of web lashing made from man-made synthetic fibers (Polyamide, Polyester and Polypropylene) with flat woven webbings for lifting purposes and the safe surface transport of goods on road vehicles	May 6, 2021
India - published following: AP Governmemt publishes operational guidelines and regulation during curfew for the period of 5 to 18 May 21 Government Of Keralapublishes order on Covid-19 – containment activities-lock down in the State from 8 th May 2021 Government of Kerala publishes guidelines on the measures to be taken by offices of Government of India/ departments of Government of Kerala. exempted exporters form lockdown	May 6, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Extends of time in original anti-dumping investigation on the imports of “Self Adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride Film” originating in or exported from China	May 6, 2021
Australia - List of substances that may be used as food additives published.	May 6, 2021
EU - Authorises of L-valine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 7.358 as a feed additive for all animal species	May 6, 2021
Tanzania - Publishes following standards for meat products: AFDC 22 (488) DTZS Meat extract (beef) - Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for meat extract (beef), food grade. AFDC 22 (286) DTZS Edible offal- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for edible offal for human consumption from the cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, deer, horses, pigs, ratites, camelids and poultry. AFDC 22 (277) DTZS Minced meat products- Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for chicken meat intended for making chicken burger, kebab, meat ball and meat loaf. AFDC 22 (487) DTZS Chicken essence- Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for chicken essence. AFDC 22 (276) DTZS Minced meat products- Standard prescribes the requirements, sampling and test methods for minced beef intended in making beef burger, kebab, meat ball and meat loaf	May 6, 2021
United States of America - published following: Test procedure for commercial & industrial pumps Standards for Hearing Aid-Compatible Handsets	May 6, 2021
Burundi - Publishes following standards Paper serviettes (napkins) - Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for virgin, blended or recycled pulp paper serviettes (napkins) in sheet form used for hygienic purposes. DEAS 1034:2020 - Wheat seeds- Standard specifies the certification requirements for pre-basic, basic and certified 1 and 2 seed of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). It includes requirements for eligible varieties, field standards, field inspections, seed sampling, laboratory standards, certificates, packaging and labelling, and post-control tests.	May 6, 2021
Canada - Interim order to regulate certain ultraviolet radiation-emitting devices and ozone-generating devices under the pest control products act published.	May 6, 2021
Peru - Guidelines for the manufacture of reusable textile face masks for community use published.	May 6, 2021
Ukraine - published following: Technical regulation on ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers Technical regulations for energy labeling of energy consumer products	May 6, 2021
India - published following: Includes agency in Appendix 2G of Appendices and Aayat Niryat Forms of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 in terms of Para 2.55 (d) of HBP 2015-20. Govt of Gujarat implements strict restrictions in gujarat Punjab announces additional restriction regarding COVID-19 applicable w.e.f 02 May 2021 to 15 May 2021 Clarification regarding additional restriction regarding COVID-19 Government of Haryana issues passes to resume operations of industrial / commercial establishment during lockdown/curfew AP Government imposes more restrictions with effect form 5th to 18th May - Section 144 of Cr PC imposed in AP Jammu & Kashmir extends curfew & imposition of curfew in district Tamil Nadu government issued guideline and relaxation of covid 19 during lockdown Govt of Gujarat issued order regarding night curfew in 36 cities of Gujarat	May 4, 2021
Nepal - Precautionary measures for food business operator and consumers during second wave of COVID 19 pandemics published.	May 4, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Conditions and requirements that must be met when importing honey and bee products into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia published.	May 4, 2021
Turkey - Communique covers product definitions, compositions criteria and labelling requirements of propolis products, royal jelly, royal jelly powder, bee pollen, dried bee pollen and bee bread published.	May 4, 2021
Uganda - Publishes following standards DUS 2238:2019, Soups and broths- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for soups and broths intended for human consumption and catering purpose. DUS 640:2021, Code of practice for the production, handling and processing of dried fruits and vegetables	May 4, 2021
Australia – Issued updates on rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNATT) declaration form	May 4, 2021
Directorate General of Trade Remedies Notification published: India - Extends time to filing questionnaire response in respect of sunset review of AD Duty investigation of “Hot Rolled Flat products of Alloy or Non-Alloy Steel’ imports from China, Japan, Korea RP, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia. India - Extends time to filing questionnaire response in respect of sunset review of AD Duty investigation of “Cold Rolled Flat products of Alloy or Non-Alloy Steel’ imports from China, Japan, Korea RP and Ukraine India - Publishes final PCN methodology adopted in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Decor Paper” originating in or exported from China PR	May 3, 2021
India - Final Findings on original investigation on anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Phenol’ originating in or exported from Thailand and United States of America published.	May 3, 2021
Australia - Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code (MRL Standard) Instrument 2019 published.	May 3, 2021
EU - Marketing standards in the fruit and vegetables sector published.	May 3, 2021
Finland - Tobacco Act amended: Plain packaging, banning characterising flavours on all tobacco products, yearly fee for the manufacturers and importers of tobacco products and e‑cigarettes, etc.	May 3, 2021
Canada - published following: List of permitted food enzymes to enable the use of chymosin from aspergillus niger DSM 32805 in certain dairy-based foods. Regulations amending the food and drug regulations (nutrition labelling, other labelling provisions and food colours)	May 3, 2021
Uganda - Standard for specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for soups and broths intended for human consumption and catering purpose published.	May 3, 2021
Kenya - Publishes following standards DEAS 1054:2021 Black bituminous paints for cold application- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for black bitumen solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, spraying or a suitable dipping process, effective coatings for protection of substrates. DEAS 1055:2021 Water based undercoat- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for water based undercoat used on buildings after surface preparation and priming wherever necessary. DEAS 1052:2021 Two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer- Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for two-pack epoxy zinc phosphate weldable primer. DEAS 1053:2021 Etch primers (single pack and two-pack)- Specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods, for single pack and two-pack etch primers intended for pre-treating metal surfaces to improve the adhesion of paint system applied to them.	May 3, 2021
United States of America - published following: Significant new use rules on certain chemical substances Testing and labeling pertaining to product certification	May 3, 2021
Saudi Arabia - Standard is concerned with safety requirements for cord extension sets 230 V/13 published.	May 3, 2021
Brazil - Consolidated metrological technical regulation for in-line gas chromatographs published.	May 3, 2021
India - published following: Reduces IGST on Oxygen Concentrators when imported for personal use. Customs duty on inflammatory diagnostic kits and blood gas reagents cut to zero, GST Applicable	May 2, 2021
Australia - published following: Import of frozen chestnuts for human consumption from all countries Changes in nursery stock hosts requiring emergency measures for Xylella	May 1, 2021
India - published following: Issued a notification to continue the restrictions in force until further orders as measures against COVID disaster. Govt announces various relief measures for taxpayers under GST law in view of severe COVID-19 pandemic	May 1, 2021
India - published following: Tariff value of edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold and silver Issued a notification inviting applications under the production linked Incentive scheme (PLI) for promoting domestic manufacturing of medical devices. Issued a notification inviting applications under the production linked Incentive scheme (PLI) for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical key starting materials (KSM’s), drug intermediaries and active pharmaceuticals key ingredients (API’s) in the country. Issued the revised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild /asymptomatic COVID-19 cases.	April 30, 2021
Australia - published following: Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 Review of the mandatory safety standard for projectile toys	April 30, 2021
Burundi - Publishes standards related to cassava High quality cassava flour- Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for high quality cassava flour, which is obtained from the processing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), intended for human consumption, and industrial use Cassava wheat composite flour—Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cassava-wheat composite flour for human consumption. Cassava pellets - Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cassava pellets obtained from (Manihot esculenta Cruntz) intended for human consumption. Food grade cassava starch- Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for food grade cassava starch.<


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