WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/GEN/1016 
21 April 2010 
 (10-2076) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures  
  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010 
 
Note by the Secretariat
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1 This document has been prepared under the Secret ariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights or obligations under the WTO.  
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Notifying Member/Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Costa Rica 
G/SPS/N/CRI/91 - EMERGENCY 2 March 2010 All trading 
partners Used wooden pallets marked in accordance with ISPM 15  Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. ISPM 15 
Pests 
Plant health Territory protection 
Wood packaging Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/620 
3 March 2010 All trading 
partners Fish and fish products Animal health 
Food safety 
Human health 2 May 2010 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/621 3 March 2010 All trading 
partners Clethodim in garlic, potatoes, coffee beans, onions, 
carrots, yucca, watermelon and tomatoes Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable 
Ukraine 
G/SPS/N/UKR/12 - EMERGENCY 
3 March 2010 Nepal Poultry and its raw materials Animal diseases 
Animal health Avian Influenza 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Human health 
Zoonoses Not applicable 
Ukraine 
G/SPS/N/UKR/13 - EMERGENCY 
3 March 2010 China Poultry and its raw ma terials Animal diseases 
Animal health Avian Influenza 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Human health 
Zoonoses Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Ukraine 
G/SPS/N/UKR/14 - EMERGENCY 
3 March 2010 Ghana Horses and its raw materials – African Horse plague Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Human health Not applicable 
Ukraine 
G/SPS/N/UKR/15 - 
EMERGENCY 
3 March 2010 Guatemala Swine and its raw materials Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Classical Swine Fever 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Human health Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/371/Corr.1 
4 March 2010 EU Member 
States and third 
countries 
exporting these products to the 
European Union Several foodstuffs e.g.:  non-alcoholic drinks (HS Code:  
2206), confectionery (HS Code:  17040), chewing gum 
(HS Code:  17041), edible ices (HS Code:  2105) Food additives 
Food safety 
Human health 24 April 2010 
The Gambia 
G/SPS/N/GMB/1 4 March 2010 All trading 
partners All food products destined for human consumption and 
also animal feed Animal feed 
Food safety Human health 30 April 2011 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/429 
10 March 2010 All trading 
partners Tefluthrin in or on field and sweet corn (ICS Codes:  
65.020, 65.100, 67.060, 67.080) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides 10 May 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/430 10 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pyrimethanil in or on pome fruits (Crop Group 11) (ICS 
Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.080) Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 10 May 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/431 
10 March 2010 All trading 
partners Topramezone in or on sweet corn (ICS Codes:  65.020, 
65.100, 67.060, 67.080) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides 10 May 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/432 10 March 2010 All trading 
partners Boscalid in or on pome fruits (Crop Group 11), hops and 
strawberries (ICS Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.080, 67.220) Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 10 May 2010 
Costa Rica 
G/SPS/N/CRI/92 
10 March 2010 All trading 
partners Miscellaneous goods Pests 
Plant health 
Territory protection 9 May 2010 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/437 
10 March 2010 All trading 
partners Milk products Animal health 
Food safety 
Human health As these are trade-
facilitating measures, 
it is anticipated that 
the import health standard will be 
issued and trade will 
be permitted to commence.  
However, New 
Zealand will still take any comments into 
account and amend 
the import health standard if necessary. 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/172/Rev.1/Corr.1 
10 March 2010 France Live poultry (HS Code 0105), poultry meat (HS Code 
0207), day-old chicks (HS Code 0105.11), eggs (HS Code 
0407) and semen (HS Code 0511.99) Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Avian Influenza Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Human health 
Regionalization 
Zoonoses Not applicable  
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affected 
(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/74 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Sugar and sugar products (ICS Code:  67.180) Certification, control and 
inspection Food safety 
Human health 
Labelling Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/75 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Dehydrated green pepper (ICS Code:  67.220.10) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety 
Human health 
Packaging Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/76 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Mustard seeds (ICS Code:  67.220.10) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety Human health 
Labelling 
Packaging Seeds 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/77 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Non-chilled and frozen food (HS Code:  2106, ICS Code:  
67.230) Certification, control and 
inspection Food safety 
Human health 
Labelling Packaging 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/78 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Chewing-gum (HS Code:  1806, ICS Code:  67.190) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety 
Human health Labelling 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010  
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affected 
(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/79 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pre-packaged whole dates (HS Code:  2005, ICS Code:  
67.080) Certification, control and 
inspection Food safety 
Human health 
Labelling Packaging 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/80 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Emmental cheese (ICS Code:  67.100.30) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety 
Human health Labelling 
Packaging 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/81 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Brie cheese (ICS Code:  67.100.30) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety 
Human health Labelling 
Packaging 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/82 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Ice tea (ICS Code:  67.140.10) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety 
Human health Labelling 
Packaging 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/83 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Royal jelly (ICS Code:  67.180.10) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety Human health 
Labelling 
Packaging Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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Bahrain 
G/SPS/N/BHR/84 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Supplementary foods Food safety 
Human health Labelling 
Packaging 
Technical barriers to trade 10 May 2010 
Costa Rica 
G/SPS/N/CRI/93 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Ixodicides for bovine use Certification, control and 
inspection 
Animal health 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Human health Veterinary drugs Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/346/Add.2 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Feedingstuffs Animal feed 
Animal health 
Contaminants Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety Heavy metals 
Human health Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/352/Add.2 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Foodstuffs  with the following CN codes: 
• Almonds:  CN Codes 080211, 080212 and 200819; 
• Pistachios:  CN Codes 080250 and 200819; 
• Hazelnuts:  CN Codes 08022 1, 080222 and 200819; 
• Oilseeds other than groundnuts:  CN Codes 1201, 
1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207 and derived products 
CN Code 1208;  and 
• Rice:  CN Codes 100610 and 100620. Aflatoxins 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Contaminants 
Food safety Human health 
Mycotoxins 
Toxins Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/353/Add.1 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Feedingstuffs Animal feed 
Animal health Contaminants 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Feed additives 
Food safety 
Heavy metals 
Human health Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/354/Add.3 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Foodstuffs  with the following CN Codes: 
• spices CN Codes 0904, 0908, 0910:  Capsicum  spp 
(dried fruits thereof, w hole or ground, including 
chillies, chilli powder, cayenne and paprika); Piper 
spp (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper); Myristica fragrans (nutmeg); Zingiber officinale 
(ginger); Curcuma longa (turmeric);  and 
• liquorice root and liquorice extract:  CN Codes 
130212 and 170490. Contaminants 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health Mycotoxins 
Toxins 
Ochratoxin Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/360/Add.1 
11 March 2010 EU member 
States and 
countries exporting these 
products to the 
European Union. Stone fruit spirits (CN Code 2208 90); stone fruit marc 
spirits (CN Code 2208 90) Beverages 
Contaminants 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health 
 Not applicable 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/174 - EMERGENCY 
11 March 2010 Korea, Rep. of Bovine animals (HS Codes. 0102, 0201, 0202), swine (HC 
Codes: 0103, 0203), sheep and goats (HS Codes: 0104, 0204, 0206, 0209, 0210, 0502, 0503, 0504, 0511.10, 
0511.99.11, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1516.10, 1601, 1602.10, 
1602.41, 1602.42, 1602.49, 1602.50) Animal diseases 
Animal health Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Foot and mouth disease Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/175 - EMERGENCY 
11 March 2010 Korea, Rep. of Live poultry (HS Code 0105), poultry meat (HS Code 
0207), day-old chicks (HS Code 0105.11), eggs (HS Code 0407) and semen (HS Code 0511.99) Animal diseases 
Animal health Avian Influenza 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Zoonoses Not applicable 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/176 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Purple Yam (Ube) Jam (Halaya) (HS Code: 2007.99.90) Food safety 
Human health 23 March 2010 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/177 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Smoked Fish (HS Code: 0305.49.00) Food safety 
Human health 23 March 2010 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/178 
11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Purple Yam (Ube) Jam (Halaya) (HS Code: 2007.99.90) Food safety 
Human health 23 March 2010 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/179 11 March 2010 All trading 
partners Smoked fish (HS Code: 0305.49.00) Food safety 
Human health 23 March 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1944/Add.2 
11 March 2010 South Africa Plants – Citrus black spot Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Pests Plant diseases 
Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1976 
11 March 2010 Israel Fresh male summer squash flowers Pests 
Plant health 
Risk assessment 12 April 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1977 
11 March 2010 Chile Fresh figs, pomegranates, and baby kiwi Pests 
Plant health 
Risk assessment 12 April 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1978 11 March 2010 Panama Fresh false coriander Pests 
Plant health Risk assessment 12 April 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/433 12 March 2010 All trading 
partners Bread and unstandardized bakery products  (ICS Codes: 
67.060, 67.220) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food additives 
Food safety 
Genetically modified organisms 
Human health 20 May 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1924/Add.1 
12 March 2010 All trading 
partners Certain fruits, vegetables and other articles subject to 
phytosanitary treatments Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Fruit fly 
Irradiation Pests 
Plant health 
Quarantine measures Not applicable 
Ecuador 
G/SPS/N/ECU/83 
15 March 2010 26 countries listed 
in the notification Plant products with foliage – Red palm mite Pests 
Plant health 
Regionalization 
Territory protection Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/372 
15 March 2010 EU member 
States and third 
countries 
exporting these products to the 
European Union Bivalve molluscs (HS Codes 03.01, 03.01.10) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety 
Human health Toxins 14 May 2010 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/246 15 March 2010 Chinese Taipei Dracaena cuttings (HS Codes: 0602.10.90.00)  Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg.  Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/247 
15 March 2010 Canada Soya beans (HS Code: 1201.00.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/248 
15 March 2010 Uruguay Wheat grain (HS Code: 1001.90.20.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/249 15 March 2010 South Africa Brunia plants (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/250 
15 March 2010 Czech Republic Dionaea muscipula , Nepenthes argentii , Drosera adelae  
and Darlingtonia californica plants (HS Code: 
0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/251 
15 March 2010 Colombia Gerbera plants (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/252 
15 March 2010 Panama In vitro paulownia seedlings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/253 
15 March 2010 Panama In vitro pineapple seedlings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/254 15 March 2010 South Africa Citrus seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/255 15 March 2010 Czech Republic Dionaea muscipula , Nepenthes argentii , Drosera adelae 
and Darlingtonia californica seeds (HS Code: 
1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/256 15 March 2010 Costa Rica Gmelina or white teak seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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comments 
Albania 
G/SPS/N/ALB/127 - EMERGENCY 
16 March 2010 Guangzhou 
districts, Guangdong 
region (China) Live animals, meat, processed meat, milk Animal diseases 
Animal health Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety Foot and mouth disease 
Human health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Albania 
G/SPS/N/ALB/128 - 
EMERGENCY 16 March 2010 Prefecture of 
Penghu (Chinese 
Taipei) Live animals, meat, processed meat, milk Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Foot and mouth disease Human health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/616/Add.1 16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Seeds and seedlings Plant health 
Seeds Territory protection 
Modification of 
content/scope of regulation Technical barriers to trade 12 March 2010 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/622 
16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Plants – Telchin licus Certification, control and 
inspection 
Pests Plant health 
Territory protection 22 April 2010 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/623 
16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Swine Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Classical swine fever 
Regionalization Not applicable  
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Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/624 16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Thiodicarb in peanuts, oat, barley, sunflower and soybeans Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 24 March 2010 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/625 
16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Epoxiconazole in cotton seeds Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Seeds 
Pesticides 24 March 2010 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/363/Add.1 
16 March 2010 EU member 
States Turkey meat and turkey meat  products Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Avian Influenza 
Food safety HACCP Plan requirements 
Human health 
Newcastle Disease Risk assessment 
Territory protection 
Zoonoses Modification of 
content/scope of regulation 21 April 2010 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/220/Corr.1 16 March 2010 Germany Gladiolus ( Gladiolus sp.) bulbs (HS Code: 0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/226/Corr.1 
16 March 2010 Netherlands Lily ( Lilium  spp.) bulbs (HS Code: 0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/227/Corr.1 
16 March 2010 United States Tulip ( Tulipa  spp.) bulbs (HS Code: 0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/228/Corr.1 16 March 2010 Netherlands Tulip ( Tulipa  spp.) bulbs (HS Code: 0601.10.00.00)  Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/229/Corr.1 16 March 2010 Brazil Saffron crocuses ( Crocus sativus ) (HS Code: 
0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/230/Corr.1 
16 March 2010 United Arab 
Emirates Saffron crocuses ( Crocus sativus ) (HS Code: 
0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/235/Corr.1 
16 March 2010 Ecuador Heliconia ( Heliconia sp.) rhizomes (HS Code: 
0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/236/Corr.1 
16 March 2010 Brazil Ginger ( Zingiber officinale = Amomum zingiber ) rhizomes 
(HS Code: 0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/257 16 March 2010 South Africa Oil palm seeds (HS Code: 1207.99.11.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/258 16 March 2010 Chile Pine seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/259 16 March 2010 Costa Rica Pine seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/260 
16 March 2010 United States Pine seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/261 16 March 2010 Costa Rica Teak seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/262 16 March 2010 Ecuador Germinated oil palm seeds (HS Code: 1207.99.11.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/263 
16 March 2010 Ecuador Tara (spiny holdback) pods (HS Code: 1404.90.90.90) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/264 16 March 2010 California (United 
States) Avocado buds (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/265 16 March 2010 Panama In vitro banana seedlings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/180 
16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Food additives to be used in foods Food additives 
Food safety 
Human health Technical barriers to trade 15 May 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1979 
16 March 2010 All trading 
partners Acetamiprid in or on fruits, small, vine climbing, except 
fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F; tea and grapes Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety Human health 
Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable. 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/434 17 March 2010 All trading 
partners Acetamiprid in or on stone fruits (Crop Group 12) (ICS 
Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.080) Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 23 May 2010  
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Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/435 17 March 2010 All trading 
partners Clodinafop-propargyl in or on wheat (ICS Codes:  65.020, 
65.100, 67.060) Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 24 May 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/436 
17 March 2010 All trading 
partners Tribenuron-methyl in or on dried shelled peas and beans 
(Crop Subgroup 6C), dry soybeans and livestock 
commodities (ICS Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.060, 67.100, 
67.120, 67.200) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 25 May 2010 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/182/Add.1 17 March 2010 All trading 
partners Ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas, hamsters, guinea pigs and 
gerbils Animal health 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Certification, control and 
inspection Quarantine measures Not applicable. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1980 
17 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pesticides in or on multiple crops Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable 
Argentina 
G/SPS/N/ARG/131 18 March 2010 New Zealand Fresh kiwifruit ( Actinidia  spp.) Certification, control and 
inspection Plant health 17 May 2010 
India 
G/SPS/N/IND/67 
18 March 2010 All trading 
partners Plants and plant materials and other regulated articles Human health 
Plant health 
Quarantine measures Territory protection 15 May 2010 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/266 18 March 2010 South Africa Avocado buds (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/267 
18 March 2010 Chile Blueberry plants (HS Code: 0602.20.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/268 18 March 2010 Argentina Rooted vine cuttings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/38/Add.1 
18 March 2010 All trading 
partners Rice ( Oryza sativa ) seeds Pests 
Plant health 
Seeds Territory protection 
Modification of 
content/scope of regulation Not applicable. 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/38/Add.2 
18 March 2010 All trading 
partners Fresh tulips Pests 
Plant health 
Territory protection Modification of 
content/scope of regulation Not applicable. 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/269 19 March 2010 All trading 
partners Plants, plant products and other regulated items Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/270 
19 March 2010 The Netherlands Lily bulbs, calla lily rhizomes, amaryllis bulbs, gladiolus 
bulbs and tulip bulbs (HS Codes: 0601.10.00.00 and 
0601.20.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/271 
19 March 2010 New Jersey 
(United States) Asparagus tips (HS Code: 0601.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/272 
19 March 2010 Argentina Cotton comber waste (HS Code: 5202.99.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/273 
19 March 2010 China Dracaena cuttings (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) A doption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/274 
19 March 2010 Argentina Rooted artichoke cuttings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/275 19 March 2010 Colombia Rooted gypsophila cuttings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/276 
19 March 2010 South Africa Rooted leucadendron cuttings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/277 
19 March 2010 South Africa Rooted leucadendron cuttings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/278 
19 March 2010 Chile Rooted olive cuttings (HS Code: 060 2.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/279 19 March 2010 South Africa Rooted "pom pom" cuttings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/280 
19 March 2010 Bolivarian 
Republic of 
Venezuela Sugar cane cuttings (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/281 
22 March 2010 Mexico Chaya (tree spinach) cuttings (HS Code : 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/282 22 March 2010 Chile Rooted and unrooted grape vine cuttings (HS Code: 
0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/283 
22 March 2010 United States Unrooted pomegranate cuttings (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/284 
22 March 2010 India Cotton fibre, not carde d or combed (HS Codes: 
5201.00.90.00, 5201.00.30.00, 5201.00.20.00 and 
5201.00.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/285 
22 March 2010 Chile Fresh cut calla lily flowers (HS Code: 0603.19.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/286 22 March 2010 Chile Fresh cut freesia flowers (HS Code: 0603.19.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/287 
22 March 2010 Chile Fresh cut gladiolus flowers (HS Code: 0603.19.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/288 
22 March 2010 Chile Fresh cut lily flowers (HS Code: 060 3.19.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/289 
22 March 2010 Chile Fresh avocados (HS Code: 0804.40.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/290 22 March 2010 Chile Fresh grapes (HS Code: 0806.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/291 
22 March 2010 Argentina Fresh grapes (HS Code: 0608.06.10.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/292 
22 March 2010 Spain Carob beans (HS Code: 1212.99.90.10)  Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/293 22 March 2010 Colombia Cocoa beans (HS Code: 1801.00.19.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/294 
22 March 2010 Colombia Sacha inchi seeds (HS Code: 1207.99.99.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/295 22 March 2010 United States  Almond plants (HS Code: 0602.20.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/296 
22 March 2010 United States  Cashew plants (HS Code: 0602.20.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/297 22 March 2010 South Africa Avocado plants (HS Code: 0602.20.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/298 
22 March 2010 California (United 
States) Pecan plants (HS Code : 0602.20.00.00)  Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/299 
22 March 2010 California (United 
States) Pistachio plants (HS Code: 0602.20.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/300 22 March 2010 Spain In vitro citrus plants (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/301 22 March 2010 Canada Unrooted fir plants (HS Code: 0604.91.00.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/302 
22 March 2010 Spain In vitro banana seedlings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/303 
22 March 2010 Spain In vitro pineapple seedlings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/304 
22 March 2010 Spain In vitro  paulownia seedlings (HS Code: 0602.90.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/305 22 March 2010 Costa Rica Botanical mahogany seeds (HS Code : 1209.99.10.00)  Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable  
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Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/306 22 March 2010 Costa Rica Botanical cedar seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/307 22 March 2010 Costa Rica, 
Colombia, Indonesia, 
Ecuador, Côte 
d'Ivoire, Benin, 
Malaysia Botanical oil palm seeds (HS Code: 1207.99.11.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/308 22 March 2010 Colombia Botanical cypress seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/309 22 March 2010 Colombia Botanical eucalyptus seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/310 22 March 2010 Brazil Botanical pine seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/311 22 March 2010 Argentina  Citrus seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/312 
22 March 2010 Spain Citrus seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Regionalization Seeds Not applicable  
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Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/422/Add.1 23 March 2010 Albania, Algeria, 
Argentina, Bahrain, Bolivia, 
Brazil, Bulgaria, 
Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, 
France, Germany, 
Greece, Kuwait, 
Israel, Italy, 
Libya, Malta, Morocco, the 
Netherlands, 
Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, 
Switzerland, 
Tunisia, United Kingdom, 
Uruguay, and 
Venezuela Fresh or chilled tomato fruits ( Solanum lycopersicon  or 
Lycopersicon esculentum ) (ICS Codes:  65.020, 67.080) Certification, control and 
inspection Pests 
Plant health 
Regionalization Modification of 
content/scope of regulation Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/437 
23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Lambda-cyhalothrin in or on various livestock 
commodities (ICS Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.100, 67.120, 
67.200) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) Pesticides 26 May 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/438 
23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Cyazofamid in or on grapes (ICS Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 
67.080) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides 1 June 2010  
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Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/185/Add.1 23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Olaquindox in animal production Animal feed 
Animal health Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Feed additives Food safety 
Human health 
Veterinary drugs 
Technical barriers to trade Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/369/Add.1 23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Genetically modified plants (GM plants) for food/feed 
uses, food/feed containing or consisting of GM plants and food/feed produced from GM plants Animal feed 
Animal health Modification of final date 
for comments 
Food safety Genetically modified 
organisms 
Human health Risk assessment 
Technical barriers to trade 12 April 2010 
Mexico 
G/SPS/N/MEX/220/Add.1 23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Cattle and other livestock species - Rabies Animal diseases 
Animal health Food safety 
Human health 
Plant health Zoonoses Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/313 
23 March 2010 Mexico Jamaican sorrel seeds (HS Code: 1211.90.90.90) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/314 23 March 2010 Argentina Avocado seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/315 23 March 2010 Costa Rica Germinated oil palm seeds (HS Code: 1207.99.11.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/316 23 March 2010 Indonesia Germinated oil palm seeds (HS Code: 1207.99.11.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/317 
23 March 2010 Spain Citrus scions (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health 
Regionalization Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/318 
23 March 2010 South Africa Mango scions (HS Code: 0602.10.90.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/319 23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Sexual seeds Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Plant health 
Seeds Not applicable 
Switzerland 
G/SPS/N/CHE/71 23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Phytosanitary products Food safety 
Human health Labelling 
Packaging 
Pesticides Plant health 
Technical barriers to trade 30 April 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/181 23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Plants or plant products – Western flower thrips 
(Frankliniella occidentalis) Pests 
Plant health Quarantine measures As the 
implementation of this quarantine 
requirement is trade-
facilitating, it is anticipated that the 
quarantine 
requirement would be 
issued before April 
2010.  Chinese Taipei will still take any 
comments into 
account and amend the quarantine 
requirement if 
necessary. 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1981 
23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Trichoderma asperellum  in all food/feed commodities Animal feed 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety Human health 
Pesticides 
Tolerance exemption Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1982 
23 March 2010 All trading 
partners Aspergillus flavus  in corn food/feed commodities Animal feed 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety Human health 
Pesticides 
Tolerance exemption Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/393/Add.1 
24 March 2010 All trading 
partners Food additives (ICS Codes 67.040, 67.100, 67.220, 
67.230) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food additives Food safety 
Human health Not applicable  
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submission of 
comments 
Korea, Republic of 
G/SPS/N/KOR/358 25 March 2010 All trading 
partners Food products Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides 24 May 2010 
Korea, Republic of 
G/SPS/N/KOR/359 
25 March 2010 All trading 
partners Agricultural products, processed foods, food additives, 
apparatus, containers and packages – Food irradiation Food additives 
Food safety 
Human health 
Irradiation 
Packaging 24 May 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1983 25 March 2010 All trading 
partners All products Food safety 
Human health Pesticides 5 April 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1984 
25 March 2010 All trading 
partners Beauveria bassiana HF23 in a ll food commodities Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety Human health 
Pesticides 
Tolerance exemption Objections and 
requests for hearings 
must be received on or before 
4 May 2010. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1985 
25 March 2010 All trading 
partners Laminarin in all food commodities Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health Pesticides 
Tolerance exemption Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1986 25 March 2010 All trading 
partners Flumioxazin in various commodities Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides Objections and 
requests for hearings must be received on 
or before 
26 April 2010. 
Hong Kong, China 
G/SPS/N/HKG/33 
26 March 2010 All trading 
partners Food products Food safety 
Human health 
Traceability 25 May 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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Senegal 
G/SPS/N/SEN/5 26 March 2010 All trading 
partners Wood packaging material Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. ISPM 15 
Pests 
Plant health Wood packaging 28 March 2010 
Senegal 
G/SPS/N/SEN/6 
26 March 2010 All trading 
partners Plants Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Pests 
Plant health Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1987 26 March 2010 All trading 
partners 1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolym er diisooctadecanoate in 
animals Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health 
Pesticides Tolerance exemption Objections and 
requests for hearings must be received on 
or before 
26 April 2010. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1988 
26 March 2010 All trading 
partners Trichoderma gamsii  in all food/feed commodities Animal feed 
Food safety 
Human health Pesticides 
Tolerance exemption Objections and 
requests for hearings 
must be received on or before 
26 April 2010. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1989 26 March 2010 Japan All varieties of Malus domestica  apples Pests 
Plant health 10 May 2010 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1990 
26 March 2010 Australia Honey bees Pests 
Plant health 
Risk assessment 14 May 2010 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/319/Add.1 
29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Salmonidae roe Animal diseases 
Animal health 
Certification, control and inspection 
Modification of final date 
for comments Regionalization 12 April 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/188 29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Bio-inputs Certification, control and 
inspection Food safety 
Human health 
Labelling Pesticides 
Territory protection 
Technical barriers to trade 25 June 2010 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/341/Add.4 
29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Feed and food of non-animal origin Animal feed 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/356/Add.1 29 March 2010 EU member 
States and third countries 
exporting these 
products to the European Union. Live bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine animals and live non 
domestic ruminants (HS Codes 0102 to 0104 and 0106); Meat and edible meat offal from bovine, ovine, caprine, 
porcine and equines animals (HS Codes 0201 to 0206); 
Minced meat of bovine, ovine and caprine animals (HS Codes 020230, 020329, 020423, 0204539 and 0204579); 
Game meat from farmed su idae and other cloven-hoofed 
animals, and from wild su idae, other cloven-hoofed 
animals and solipeds (Game meat subheading HS Codes 
0208-90) and Certain Artiodactylae and Proboscidae 
animals, and queen bees and bumble bees (HS Code 01.03). More details of the HS Codes are provided in the 
certificates. Animal health 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health Territory protection Not applicable 
European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/362/Add.1 
29 March 2010 EU member 
States and third 
countries 
exporting these products to the 
European Union. Beverages with more than 1,2 per cent by volume of 
alcohol and containing cert ain food colours (CN Code 
2200) Beverages 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food additives Food safety 
Human health 
Labelling Technical barriers to trade Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
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European Union 
G/SPS/N/EEC/368/Add.1 29 March 2010 EU member 
States and third countries 
exporting these 
products to the European Union. Materials and articles in contact with food including 
catering containers and materi als and articles in contact 
with drinking water covered by TARIC positions 3919, 
3920, 3923, 3924. ICS number: 67.250 Contaminants 
Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health Packaging Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/320 
29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Plants, plant products and other regulated articles Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/321 
29 March 2010 Chinese Taipei Jack bean seeds (HS Code: 0713.39.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/322 
29 March 2010 Chinese Taipei Papaw (papaya) seeds (HS Code: 1209.99.10.00) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant health Seeds Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/323 
29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Quarantine pests not found in Peru Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Plant diseases Plant health Not applicable 
Saudi Arabia 
G/SPS/N/SAU/1 
29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pre-packaged whole dates (HS Code 2005, ICS Code 
67.080) Certification, control and 
inspection 
Food safety Human health 
Labelling 
Packaging Technical barriers to trade 28 May 2010 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/176/Add.1 29 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pig and chicken Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Veterinary drugs Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Ukraine 
G/SPS/N/UKR/16 - EMERGENCY 
29 March 2010 Romania Poultry and poultry raw materials Animal diseases 
Animal health Avian Influenza 
Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Regionalization 
Zoonoses Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/439 
30 March 2010 All trading 
partners Caffeine and caffeine citrate as food additives in non-
alcoholic carbonated water-based flavoured and sweetened 
beverages other than cola type beverages (ICS Codes: 
67.160, 67.220) Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food additives 
Food safety Human health 3 June 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/440 
30 March 2010 All trading 
partners Tepraloxydim in or on oilseed type mustard seeds (ICS 
Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.200) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides 
Seeds 5 June 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/441 
30 March 2010 All trading 
partners Fenbuconazole in or on various food commodities (ICS 
Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.080) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) Pesticides 6 June 2010 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/442 
30 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pyraclostrobin in or on rapeseeds (Crop Group 20A) (ICS 
Codes:  65.020, 65.100, 67.200) Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides 7 June 2010  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/186/Add.1 30 March 2010 All trading 
partners Capybara ( Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris ) meat Bacteria 
Certification, control and inspection 
Escherichia coli 
Modification of final date for comments 
Food safety 
HACCP Plan requirements 
Human health 
Salmonella Technical barriers to trade 
Zoonoses 10 May 2010 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/167/ Add.1/Rev.1 
31 March 2010 All trading 
partners Various pesticides in fruits, vegetables and cereals Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/169/ Add.1/Rev.1 
31 March 2010 All trading 
partners Various pesticides in fruits, vegetables, rice and tea Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/172/ Add.1/Rev.1 
31 March 2010 All trading 
partners Various pesticides in fruits, vegetables and cereals Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable  
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(as identified) Product covered Keywords Deadline for 
submission of 
comments 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/173/ Add.1/Rev.1 
31 March 2010 All trading 
partners Various pesticides in fruits and vegetables Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) 
Pesticides Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/176/ Add.1/Rev.1 
31 March 2010 All trading 
partners Pig and chicken Adoption/publication/entry 
into force of reg. 
Food safety 
Human health Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) 
Veterinary drugs Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/182/Rev.1 
31 March 2010 All trading 
partners Various pesticides in fruits, vegetables and cereals Food safety 
Human health 
Maximum residue limits 
(MRLs) Pesticides 30 May 2010 
n.a. = not available, not identified 
 
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