On February 12, 2019, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Technical Regulation (TR) of the Customs Union “On Food Safety” via G/TBT/N/RUS/91 to eliminate....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Japan Invokes Special Safeguard for Cornstarch

On February 7, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization that it was invoking a volume-based special safeguard on imports of cornstarch....
On February 7, 2019, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Unified EAEU Veterinary Requirements via G/SPS/N/RUS/160 to expand them to include some prepared....
This report contains an unofficial translation of Tunisia’s Order concerning mandatory labeling, nutrition labeling and claims, as well as labeling and claims relative to special dietary uses....
On March 6, 2019, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposal to revoke the designation of 10 existing food additives via G/SPS/N/JPN/621.
This report is an overview and update of Japan’s general legal and technical requirements for food and agricultural imports.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Kazakhstan: Draft SPS Measure to WTO

Kazakhstan notified the WTO on July 11, 2016 of recent amendments to their veterinary regulations, including measures to be taken when Bovine Leukosis is found in imported cattle.