WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/GEN/798 
17 September 2007 
 (07-3876) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures  
  
 
   
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2007  
 
Note by the Secretariat
1 
                                                      
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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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
European Communities G/SPS/N/EEC/314 – EMRG 1 August 2007 
 EC member States 
and countries exporting these 
products to the 
European Communities Plants susceptible to red palm weevil - 
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus  (Olivier)  Plant protection 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
European Communities 
G/SPS/N/EEC/315 – EMRG 
1 August 2007 
 EC member States 
and countries 
exporting these 
products to the 
European Communities Plants of the genus Pinus  L. and Coast Douglas-fir 
(Pseudotsuga menziesii ) intended for planting – 
Gibberella circinata Nirenberg & O'Donnel
 Plant protection 
Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
European Communities 
G/SPS/N/EEC/316 
1 August 2007  EC member States 
and countries 
exporting these products to the 
European 
Communities Imazalil – MRLs in pome fruit and potatoes – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1597/Add.1 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners 4-aminopyridine to control nuisance birds – 
Pesticides - Risk assessment – Extension of the 
comment period Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 
Protect territory from 
other damage from pests 22 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1655 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Spirotetramat – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease  24 August 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1656 2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Mandipropamid – MRLs in leafy vegetables – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease  24 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1657 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Novaluron – MRLs in tomato and sugarcane – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease  24 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1432/ Add.4/Corr.1 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Linuron – MRLs in various commodities – Entry 
into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 10 September 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1658 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Dithianon – MRLs in grapes – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 
 24 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1659 2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Buprofezin – MRLs in brassica, leafy vegetables, 
olives and berries – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 
 24 August 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1660 2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Acrolein – Territorial use – Risk assessment – 
Pesticides Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 
Protect territory from 
other damage from pests 24 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1661 – EMRG 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Diflubenzuron – MRLs in lemon – Pesticides – 
Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
24 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1662 
2 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Copper naphthenate and zinc  naphthenate in lumber, 
standing wood and textiles – Risk assessment – 
Pesticides Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests 24 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1663  August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 in corn – 
Pesticides - GMOs Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 24 August 2007 
Australia 
G/SPS/N/AUS/204/Add.1 
2 August 2007 All countries Prawns and prawn products for human consumption 
– Quarantine measures Animal health n.a. 
European Communities 
G/SPS/N/EEC/311/Add.1 2 August 2007 EC member States 
and countries exporting these 
products to the 
European 
Communities Food colour E128 Red 2G  – Food additives – Entry 
into force of a new regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Mexico 
G/SPS/N/MEX/212 2 August 2007 Trading partners Animals – Animal Health Law - Sanitary 
requirements Animal health 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests Not applicable  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
European Communities G/SPS/N/EEC/196/Add.4 3 August 2007 EC member States 
and countries exporting these 
products to the 
European Communities Pesticides – MRLs in cereals, foodstuffs of animal 
origin, certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables Food safety 
Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/162/Add.1 
3 August 2007 n.a. Use of tragacanth gum in anchovy sauce – Food 
additives – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/290 
3 August 2007 Not stated Calcium sulphate and sorbitol in fish or meat - Food 
additives – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/291 
3 August 2007 Not stated Various food additives – Entry into force of a new 
regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/145 3 August 2007 Trading partners Animals, plants and agricultural products and by-
products – Risk assessments Animal health 
Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Oman 
G/SPS/N/OMN/21 – EMRG 
3 August 2007 India Live birds, their products and by products – Avian 
influenza Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Not applicable 
Oman 
G/SPS/N/OMN/12/Add.1 
22 August 2007 Kuwait Live birds, their products and by products – Avian 
influenza – Withdrawal of the ban Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/112 
6 August 2007 All trading 
partners Foods to be eaten raw – Sanitary standard Food safety 25 September 2007 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/64/Add.1 
6 August 2007 The regions or 
countries 
producing these products Alcohol products – Food additives Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Chinese Taipei G/SPS/N/TPKM/113 6 August 2007 All trading 
partners Foods in general – Sanitary standards Food safety 25 September 2007 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/292 
6 August 2007 Uruguay Fresh blueberries ( Vaccinium  spp.) – Phytosanitary 
requirements Plant protection 4 September 2007 
United Stated 
G/SPS/N/USA/1664 
6 August 2007 Kenya  Corn – Pest risk analysis Plant protection 17 September 2007 
Comments in general 
accepted at any time 
before a final rule is 
promulgated. 
United Stated 
G/SPS/N/USA/1665 6 August 2007 Kenya Baby carrots – Pest risk analysis Plant protection 17 September 2007 
Comments in general accepted at any time 
before a final rule is 
promulgated. 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1666 
6 August 2007 South Africa Ribes  species fruits, currants and gooseberies - Pest 
risk analysis Plant protection 17 September 2007 
Comments in general 
accepted at any time 
before a final rule is promulgated. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1667 
6 August 2007 Ghana Eggplant, okra and peppers – Pest risk analysis Plant protection 17 September 2007 
Comments in general 
accepted at any time before a final rule is 
promulgated. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1307/Add.2 
8 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fruits and vegetables – Import regulations – Entry 
into force of a new regulation Plant protection Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/128/Add.1 7 August 2007 All countries Vaccine against canine visceral Leishmaniasis – 
Entry into force of a new regulation Animal health 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Not applicable  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Brazil G/SPS/N/BRA/345 8 August 2007 Chile Kiwi fruit ( Actinidia deliciosa ) – Phytosanitary 
requirements – Entry into force of a new regulation Plant protection 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/346 8 August 2007 South Africa Water melon ( Citrullus lanatus) – Phytosanitary 
requirements – Entry into force of a new regulation Plant protection 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/32/Add.1 
8 August 2007 Chile Grapes ( Vitis vinifera ) – Phytosanitary requirements 
– Entry into force of a new regulation Plant protection Not applicable 
Argentina 
G/SPS/N/ARG/113 8 August 2007 France Plant propagation material  of Quercus  spp. – 
Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/293 – EMRG 
8 August 2007 Australia, New 
Zealand, United 
Kingdom including Northern 
Ireland, the United 
States and State of Hawaii All plants and plant parts that are hosts of E. 
postvittana  (light brown apple moth) – Phytosanitary 
requirements Plant protection Not applicable 
Australia 
G/SPS/N/AUS/216 
7 August 2007 All countries Oxytetracycline – MRLs in fish muscle - Antibiotics Food safety 5 October 2007 
Australia 
G/SPS/N/AUS/217 
7 August 2007 All countries Food derived from glyphosate-tolerant soybean 
MON 89788 – GMOs Food safety 5 October 2007 
New Zealand 
G/SPS/N/NZL/375 
10 August 2007 All countries Food derived from glyphosate-tolerant soybean 
MON 89788 – GMOs Food safety 5 October 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Korea, Republic of G/SPS/N/KOR/175/Add.1 10 August 2007 All countries Arsenic and tetracyc lines in feeds – Heavy metals 
and antibiotics Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1668 
13 August 2007 Countries 
exporting these 
products to the United States Specified risk material for human food – Cattle – 
BSE Food safety 11 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1669 
10 August 2007 All countries Plants and plant products –Treatments Plant protection 4 September 2007 
Comments in general 
accepted at any time 
before a final rule is 
promulgated. 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1670 
10 August 2007 All countries Plant and plant products – Cold treatment Plant protection 31 August 2007 
Comments in general 
accepted at any time 
before a final rule is promulgated. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1671 
10 August 2007 All countries Methoxyfenozide – MRLs in vegetables and fruits – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 31 August 2007 
Comments in general 
accepted at any time before a final rule is 
promulgated. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1672 10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners (Z)-7,8-epoxy-2-methyl octadecane in various 
commodities – Pesticides - Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests 31 August 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1673 10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Isoxaben – MRLs in grapes, tree nuts, almonds, 
cattle and milk – Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 
 31 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1674 
10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Trifloxystrobin – MRLs in gra ss – Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 31 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1675 10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners MRLs in various commodities – NAFTA method for 
calculating pesticide MRLs Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 31 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1676 
10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bifenthrin – MRLs in fruits and vegetables – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 31 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1677 
10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 
proteins in all plants – Pesticides - Exemption from 
the requirement of a tolerance – GMOs Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 31 August 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1252/Add.1 
10 August 2007  Any US trading 
partners Quillaja Saponaira extract in all food commodities – 
Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – 
Pesticides - Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1678 10 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Rimsulfuron – MRLs in almond, tree nut and fruits – 
Pesticides – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
1 October 2007 
Argentina 
G/SPS/N/ARG/105/Rev.1 
14 August 2007 Trading partners In-vivo -derived ovine embryos – Health 
requirements Animal health 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Argentina G/SPS/N/ARG/107/Rev.1 
14 August 2007 Trading partners In vivo -derived caprine embryos – Health 
requirements Animal health 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Mexico G/SPS/N/MEX/213 15 August 2007 Trading partners Meat – Sanitary re quirements – Entry into force of a 
new regulation Animal health Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1679 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fenoxycarb and urea sulphate in various 
commodities - Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 30 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.1 15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bromoxynil in various commodities – Pesticides - 
Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
1 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.2 21 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Diclofop-methyl – MRLs in lentil, seed and pea 
seeds (dry) – Pesticides - Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
1 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.3 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Triclopyr – MRLs in grass, rice, milk, poultry and 
eggs - Pesticides – Entry into force of a new 
regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.4 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Picloram – MRLs in cereals – Pesticides - Entry into 
force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest 
ordisease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.5 15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Hydramethylnon pyrimidinone – MRLs in grass – 
Pesticides - Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
1 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.6 15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Triphenyltin hydroxide in animal and plant 
products- – Pesticides - Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
1 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.7 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fenbutatin-oxide – MRLs in plums, apple and nuts – 
Pesticides - Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.8 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Etridiazole – MRLs in various commodities – 
Revocation of a tolerance – Pesticides - Entry into 
force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.9 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Diquat – MRLs in various commodities – Pesticides 
– Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.10 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Folpet – MRLs in avocado, hop, fruits and 
vegetables – Pesticides – Entry into force of a new 
regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.11 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Paraquat – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
1 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/952/Add.12 
15 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Dicofol – MRLs in various commodities – Pesticides 
– Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 1 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1187/Add.2 
15 August 2007 Canada, Canary 
Islands and Israel Nursery stock – Phytosanitary certificate – Entry 
into force of a new regulation Plant protection 5 September 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1680 16 August 2007 All countries Horses – Contagious equine metritis Animal health 1 October 2007 
Comments in general accepted at any time 
before a final rule is 
promulgated. 
Japan G/SPS/N/JPN/192 
15 August 2007 All countries Neotame  – Standards – Food additiv es Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Japan G/SPS/N/JPN/193 
15 August 2007 All countries Cinidon-ethyl, pyriproxyfen, simeconazole and 
spiromesifen – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Philippines G/SPS/N/PHL/124 – EMRG 15H August 2007 States of Virginia 
and Nebraska (United States) Live poultry, poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and 
semen – Avian influenza Animal health Not applicable 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/146 
17 August 2007 Trading partners Food additives Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 10 November 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1681 
17 August 2007 All countries Aspergillus flavus AF36 in corn – Temporary 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 7 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1682 21 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fenbutatin-oxide – MRLs in pistachios – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 9 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1683 
21 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners MCPA – MRLs in grains – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 9 October 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1684 22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 in corn – 
Temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – Pesticides - GMOs Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 7 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1685 
22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ae in cotton - Temporary 
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – 
Pesticides - GMOs Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 7 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1686 22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa19 in cotton – 
Temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance – Pesticides - GMOs Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 7 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1687 
22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Metolachlor – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 9 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1688 22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Chlorpyrifos – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 9 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1689 
22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fenazaquin – MRLs in apples, pears and citrus, fruit 
and oil – Pesticides – Entry into force of a new 
regulation Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
9 October 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1690 22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Triallate – MRLs in wheat – Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 9 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1691 
22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Acephate – MRLs in vegetables, mint, cranberries 
and soybean – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 9 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1692 
22 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Pyrethrins – MRLs in cattle, sheep, goat, hog, horse, 
milk, eggs and poultry – Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 9 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1259/Add.2 17 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Dimethenamid – MRLs in grass – Pesticides - Entry 
into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
9 October 2007 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/125 - EMRG 
17 August 2007 United Kingdom Horses, bovines animals, swine, sheep and goats – 
FMD Animal health Not applicable 
Albania 
G/SPS/N/ALB/ 13 – EMRG 20 August 2007 England All live animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep and goats 
– FMD Food safety 
Animal health Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 
Protect territory from 
other damage from pests Not applicable  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Albania G/SPS/N/ALB/ 14 – EMRG 20 August 2007 Noord-Brabant 
(Netherlands) All live animals of the ruminants family and any 
kind of herbivores – Blue tongue Food safety 
Animal health Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Not applicable 
Albania 
G/SPS/N/ALB/ 15 – EMRG 
20 August 2007 Sweden Pigs, pig products and by-products – Reproduction 
and Respiratory Syndrome  Food safety 
Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Not applicable 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/114 16 August 2007 All trading 
partners Ractopamine – MRLs in cattle and pigs – Veterinary 
drugs Food safety 21 August 2007 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/147 – EMRG 
20 August 2007 England Bovine animals, cheep, goats, swine and other 
species susceptible to FMD Animal health Not applicable 
Thailand 
G/SPS/N/THA/158/Add.1 
21 August 2007 All countries All prohibited articles of plant and carriers – Pest 
risk analysis – Entry into force of a new regulation Plant protection 
Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/294 
22 August 2007 Not stated Fludioxonil – MRLs in fruits – Pesticides Food safety 29 October 2007 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/295 22 August 2007 Not stated Thiamethoxam – MRLs in potatoes – Pesticides Food safety 29 October 2007 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/296 
22 August 2007 Not stated Ethametsulfuron-methyl – MRLs in mustard – 
Pesticides Food safety 21 October 2007 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/297 
22 August 2007 Not stated Quizalofop-ethyl – MRLs in mustard – Pesticides Food safety 21 October 2007 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/298 
22 August 2007 Not stated Sodium acifluorfen – MRLs in soybeans – Pesticides Food safety 21 October 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Colombia G/SPS/N/COL/130/Add.1 21 August 2007 Ecuador Bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine and other 
species susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and other products that pose a risk of 
transmitting the virus – Extension of the ban period Animal health Not applicable 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/160 – EMRG 21 August 2007 United Kingdom Ruminants and live swine, their products and by-
products – FMD Animal health Not applicable 
Indonesia 
G/SPS/N/IDN/33 
21 August 2007 All countries Live fish – Sanitary requirements Animal health 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Brazil G/SPS/N/BRA/347 
23 August 2007 All countries PET package in contact with food Food safety 13 October 2007 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/323/Add.1 
29 August 2007 All countries Flutriafol – MRLs in cotton seeds, oats, beans and 
soybeans – Pesticides – Entry into force of a new 
regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/324/Add.1 29 August 2007 All countries Carbendazim – MRLs in corn and rice – Pesticides – 
Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/325/Add.1 
29 August 2007 All countries Imazethapyr – MRLs in soybeans – Pesticides – 
Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/328/Add.1 
29 August 2007 All countries Fipronil - MRLs in cotton seeds – Pesticides – Entry 
into force of a new regulation Food safety Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1693 23 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Zucchini yellow mosaic virus-weak strain in fruits 
and vegetables – Exemption from the requirements of a tolerance – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
15 October 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1694 23 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Pyrasulfotole – MRLs in cereals and animal 
products – Pesticides – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Animal health Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
15 October 2007 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1695 
23 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Modified Cry3A protein in corn – GMOs Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 15 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1696 
23 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Lambda-cyhalothrin – MRLs in vegetables, cereals, 
hog, milk and pistachio – Pesticides – Entry into 
force of a new regulation Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 
15 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/894/Add.1 
23 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Cis-isomer of 1-(3-chl oroallyl)-3,5 ,7-triaza-1-
azoniaadamantane chloride – Pesticides – 
Exemption from the requirement of a tolerance Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 15 October 2007 
Korea, Republic of 
G/SPS/N/KOR/254 
23 August 2007 All countries Food products – Standards – Antibiotic, MRLs, 
other substances, heavy metals in fish and molluscs Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Korea, Republic of 
G/SPS/N/KOR/255 
23 August 2007 All countries Food additives – Standards Fo od safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1187/Add.3 
23 August 2007 Canada, Canary 
Islands and Israel Nursery stock – Chrysanthemum white rust – 
Quarantine requirements – Withdrawal and re-
proposal Plant protection 9 October 2007 
Albania 
G/SPS/N/ALB/16 - EMRG 30 August 2007 Guinea Fish products for human consumption Food safety 
Animal health Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Not applicable  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Albania G/SPS/N/ALB/17 - EMRG 30 August 2007 North-Rhine-
Westphalia, Province 
(Germany), 
Antwerpen Province 
(Belgium), 
Andalucia 
Province (Spain) Ruminants and any kind of herbivores – Blue tongue Food safety 
Animal health Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Not applicable 
Korea, Republic of 
G/SPS/N/KOR/256 27 August 2007 All countries Living modified organisms – GMOs Food safety 
Animal health Plant protection 
Protect territory from 
other damage from pests 3 October 2007 
India 
G/SPS/N/IND/46/Add.4 
27 August 2007 Trading partners 
exporting these 
products to India Domestic and wild birds, live poultry and live pig, 
their products and by-products – Avian influenza – 
Extension of the ban period Food safety 
Animal health Not applicable 
Indonesia 
G/SPS/N/IDN/34 – EMRG 
27 August 2007 United Kingdom Live animals and animal products of ruminant and 
pig origin – FMD Animal health 
Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/166/Add.3 
29 August 2007 All countries Animal transit license  (GTA) – Entry into force of a 
new regulation Animal health 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/348 
29 August 2007 All countries Melon, watermelon, pumpkin and cucumber – 
Anastrepha grandis  – ISPM14 – Entry into force of 
a new regulation Plant protection 
Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests Not applicable 
Brazil 
G/SPS/N/BRA/349 
29 August 2007 All countries Additives in plastic materials in co ntact with food  Food safety 15 October 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Thailand G/SPS/N/THA/162 30 August 2007 All countries Dietary supplement products Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Thailand 
G/SPS/N/THA/163 
30 August 2007 All countries Infant food and its follow-up formula for infants and 
young children Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Thailand 
G/SPS/N/THA/164 
30 August 2007 All countries Infant filled milk and its follow-up formula for 
infants and young children Food safety 60 days after circulation of 
the notification 
Thailand G/SPS/N/THA/155/Add.1 
30 August 2007 All countries Snack foods – Labelling requirements Food safety n.a. 
Thailand 
G/SPS/N/THA/165 – EMRG 30 August 2007 All countries Food packed inside food container Food safety Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1697 
30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Mefenpyr-diethyl – MRLs in soybean and canola – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 21 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1698 
30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fenarimol – MRLs in hops – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 21 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1699 
30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Difenoconazole – MRLs in fruits, vegetables and 
sugar beet – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 21 September 2007  
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Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States G/SPS/N/USA/1700 30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Thiobencarb – MRLs in rice – Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 21 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1701 
30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Trifloxystrobin – MRLs in citrus and strawberry – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 21 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1702 
30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Dichlobenil – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 21 September 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1703 
30 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Cloquintocet-mexyl – MRLs in wheat – Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 21 September 2007 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/157/Re v.18 - EMRG 
31 August 2007 European 
Communities, 
Norway, 
Switzerland and United States All plants for planting and non propagative plant 
parts that are hosts of Phytophthora ramorum  
(Sudden Oak Disease) Plant protection Not applicable 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/277/Add.1 
31 August 2007 Not stated Neotame – Sweetener – Entry into force of a new 
regulation Food safety Not applicable 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/126 
31 August 2007 All countries Dried mango ( Mangifera spp. ) treated or processed 
and packed in suitable containers Food safety 12 November 2007  
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Date of Circulation Region/Country 
affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Philippines G/SPS/N/PHL/127 31 August 2007 All countries Dried tropical fruits (papaya, pineapple and 
jackfruit) treated or processed and packed in suitable containers Food safety 12 November 2007 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/128 
31 August 2007 All countries Dried tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya and 
jackfruit) – Code of practice Food safety 12 November 2007 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/124/Corr.1 - EMRG 
31 August 2007 States of Virginia 
and Nebraska 
(United States) Live poultry, poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and 
semen – Avian influenza Animal health Not applicable 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/125/Corr.1 - EMRG 
31 August 2007 United Kingdom Bovines animals, swine, sheep and goats – FMD Animal health Not applicable 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1108/Add.1 31 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners Fipronil – MRLs in vegetables, wheat, onions, garlic 
and shallots – Entry into force of a new regulation Food safety 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received by 
22 October 2007 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1704 31 August 2007 Any US trading 
partners XDE-175 – MRLs in various commodities – 
Pesticides Food safety 
Animal health Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 21 September 2007 
n.a. = not available, not identified 
  
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NOTIFICATION OF EQUIVALENCE 
 
Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Parties involved Entr y into force of the 
recognition of equivalence Products covered 
Panama 
G/SPS/N/EQV/PAN/1 
9 August 2007 Panama and the United 
States 27 February 2007 Agricultural products for human and 
animal consumption 
 
 
The following unofficial tr anslation has been notified : 
 G/SPS/N/COL/136/Suppl.1 
 
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