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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/KOR/709 Korea, Republic of 2021 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Manufacturing
Proposed Amendments to the Regulation on Safety…
Proposed Amendments to the Regulation on Safety Assessment for Genetically Modified Food Products:
The proposed amendment seeks to:
1. Clarify the safety assessment subject for genetically modified food products;
2. Establish the return basis for safety assessment applications with fraud or improper means;
3. Modify the term indicating the scope of current toxicity data submission;
4. Establish an application form for modifying submitted information on the notification report of review on the subject of safety assessment for stacked events.
Environment related objective
To introduce safety standards for GMOs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed Amendments to the Regulation on Safety Assessment for Genetically Modified Food Products:
The proposed amendment seeks to:
1. Clarify the safety assessment subject for genetically modified food products;
2. Establish the return basis for safety assessment applications with fraud or improper means;
3. Modify the term indicating the scope of current toxicity data submission;
4. Establish an application form for modifying submitted information on the notification report of review on the subject of safety assessment for stacked events.
Food products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined.
Keywords
Genetic
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/KOR/720 Korea, Republic of 2021 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Proposed amendments to the Standards and…
Proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages:
1) The standards for using recycled synthetic resins are revised;
2) The standards for active and intelligent packaging are added;
3) The standards and specifications for synthetic resins are rearranged;
4) The specifications for individual materials are rearranged into a table form;
5) The standards and specifications of polyketone synthetic resin are newly established;
6) The test methods and terminology are revised.
Environment related objective
To set standards for using recycled synthetic resins
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages:
1) The standards for using recycled synthetic resins are revised;
2) The standards for active and intelligent packaging are added;
3) The standards and specifications for synthetic resins are rearranged;
4) The specifications for individual materials are rearranged into a table form;
5) The standards and specifications of polyketone synthetic resin are newly established;
6) The test methods and terminology are revised.
Food utensils, containers and packages
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined.
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/MEX/396 Mexico 2021
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Decision amending the similar decision giving…
Decision amending the similar decision giving notification of the National Emblem for Organic Products and establishing the general rules for its use on the labels of products certified as organic: The purpose of the notified Decision is to notify and establish the rules for the use of the National Emblem for Organic Products, with the specifications, colour patterns and other features that are defined in the Decision.
Environment related objective
To establish rules for organic products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decision amending the similar decision giving notification of the National Emblem for Organic Products and establishing the general rules for its use on the labels of products certified as organic: The purpose of the notified Decision is to notify and establish the rules for the use of the National Emblem for Organic Products, with the specifications, colour patterns and other features that are defined in the Decision.
Organic products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Organic
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/MMR/8 Myanmar 2021
Animal protection, Other environmental risks…
Animal protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Animal Health and Livestock Development Law: The…
Animal Health and Livestock Development Law:
The New Animal Health and Livestock Development Law was enacted recently on 26 August 2020 outlining more comprehensive and veterinary coverage in line with OIE Standard.

Animal Health and Livestock Development Law includes 16 chapters. The description of content relating to export and import is under Chapter 11. In this content, the department is responsible to take measures on additional products such genetically modified organisms, veterinary medicinal products and livestock equipment which have not been specifically mentioned in the former law.
Environment related objective
To include measures on GMOs in the new animal health and livestock development law
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Animal Health and Livestock Development Law:
The New Animal Health and Livestock Development Law was enacted recently on 26 August 2020 outlining more comprehensive and veterinary coverage in line with OIE Standard.

Animal Health and Livestock Development Law includes 16 chapters. The description of content relating to export and import is under Chapter 11. In this content, the department is responsible to take measures on additional products such genetically modified organisms, veterinary medicinal products and livestock equipment which have not been specifically mentioned in the former law.
Animal health and livestock
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0201
0202
0203
0204
0205
0206
0207
0208
0209
0210
0401
0402
0403
0404
0405
0406
0407
0408
0502
0504
0505
0506
0507
0508
0510
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1006
1501
1502
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2102
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4112
4114
4115
4206
4301
5103
5104
4102
4105
5101
5102
5105
5110
5113
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 26 August 2020
Keywords
Genetic
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/NZL/643 New Zealand 2021 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Risk assessment Manufacturing
Craft Risk Management Standard for Aircraft from…
Craft Risk Management Standard for Aircraft from All Countries: This Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) specifies the requirements needed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with the arrival of aircraft in New Zealand.

Aircraft arriving in New Zealand from origins outside New Zealand have the potential to be vectors for exotic pests, pathogens and unwanted organisms. The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) prescribes requirements for it specifies the biosecurity risk management and information requirements that must be met when aircraft enter New Zealand territory. Upon arrival, verification will be carried out to ensure that these requirements have been met (verification may include inspections) . (...)
Environment related objective
To manage the biosecurity risks associated with the arrival of aircraft in New Zealand.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Craft Risk Management Standard for Aircraft from All Countries: This Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) specifies the requirements needed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with the arrival of aircraft in New Zealand.

Aircraft arriving in New Zealand from origins outside New Zealand have the potential to be vectors for exotic pests, pathogens and unwanted organisms. The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) prescribes requirements for it specifies the biosecurity risk management and information requirements that must be met when aircraft enter New Zealand territory. Upon arrival, verification will be carried out to ensure that these requirements have been met (verification may include inspections) . (...)
All aircraft arriving into New Zealand
Type of measure
Risk assessment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/NZL/650 New Zealand 2021
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or…
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
Import Health Standard 155.02.06: Importation of…
Import Health Standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock:
The import health standard schedule contains specific import requirements (phytosanitary measures) for the import of Chrysanthemum morifolium (syn. Dendranthema x grandiflorum) plants for planting into New Zealand from all countries. (...)
Chrysanthemum morifolium was identified as a host of the plant pathogen, PSTVd, following a biosecurity risk assessment. Due to the biological characteristics and methods of transmission of PSTVd, urgent measures were put in place to manage the risks associated with this pathogen on C. morifolium plant material.
Environment related objective
To introduce additional import requirements for plant pathogens following a biosecurity risk assessment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import Health Standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock:
The import health standard schedule contains specific import requirements (phytosanitary measures) for the import of Chrysanthemum morifolium (syn. Dendranthema x grandiflorum) plants for planting into New Zealand from all countries. (...)
Chrysanthemum morifolium was identified as a host of the plant pathogen, PSTVd, following a biosecurity risk assessment. Due to the biological characteristics and methods of transmission of PSTVd, urgent measures were put in place to manage the risks associated with this pathogen on C. morifolium plant material.
Chrysanthemum morifolium (syn. Dendranthema x grandiflorum) for plants for planting (including tissue culture)
Type of measure
Risk assessment
ICS - HS Code
0603
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 21 June 2021
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/NZL/651 New Zealand 2021 Environmental protection from pests and diseases
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or…
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture, Manufacturing
Import Health Standard: Personal Consignments of…
Import Health Standard: Personal Consignments of Products for Human Consumption and Personal Effects (Draft):
The Import Health Standard manages the biosecurity risk of personal consignments of products human consumption and personal effects across all import pathways (accompanied and unaccompanied, air, sea, mail) . The Standard manages personal consignments of fresh produce (fruit and vegetables), stored plant products, and personal effects (bags, clothing, tents, shoes, sports equipment, furnishings sent to New Zealand) .

Personal consignments of products for human consumption will be defined by an overall total combined weight of 40kg, and individual plant product limit of 2kg. All personal consignments will be required to be free from regulated pests and biosecurity contamination, and personal effects will need to be "cleaned" prior to arrival.
Environment related objective
To manage the biosecurity risk of personal consignments of products human consumption and personal effects across all import pathways (accompanied and unaccompanied, air, sea, mail)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import Health Standard: Personal Consignments of Products for Human Consumption and Personal Effects (Draft):
The Import Health Standard manages the biosecurity risk of personal consignments of products human consumption and personal effects across all import pathways (accompanied and unaccompanied, air, sea, mail) . The Standard manages personal consignments of fresh produce (fruit and vegetables), stored plant products, and personal effects (bags, clothing, tents, shoes, sports equipment, furnishings sent to New Zealand) .

Personal consignments of products for human consumption will be defined by an overall total combined weight of 40kg, and individual plant product limit of 2kg. All personal consignments will be required to be free from regulated pests and biosecurity contamination, and personal effects will need to be "cleaned" prior to arrival.
Fresh fruit and vegetables; stored plant products; animal products
Type of measure
Import health standard, risk assessment
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/NZL/660 New Zealand 2021
Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or…
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Fisheries
Aquatic animal products for any use other than as…
Aquatic animal products for any use other than as bait or feed for aquatic animals:
The Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products contains New Zealand's specific biosecurity import requirements for products derived from fish, aquatic crustaceans, aquatic molluscs, echinoderms, cnidarians, and tunicates imported from all countries for all uses other than for use as bait and feed for aquatic animals. Products that comply with the requirements of the standard will meet New Zealand's appropriate level of biosecurity protection
Environment related objective
To set regulations for aquatic animal products that comply with New Zealand's appropriate level of biosecurity protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aquatic animal products for any use other than as bait or feed for aquatic animals:
The Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products contains New Zealand's specific biosecurity import requirements for products derived from fish, aquatic crustaceans, aquatic molluscs, echinoderms, cnidarians, and tunicates imported from all countries for all uses other than for use as bait and feed for aquatic animals. Products that comply with the requirements of the standard will meet New Zealand's appropriate level of biosecurity protection
Aquatic animal products for any use other than as bait or feed for aquatic animals
Type of measure
Risk assessment, import health standard
 ICS - HS Code
03
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 31 January 2022
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/NZL/673 New Zealand 2021 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Risk assessment Other
Risk Management Proposal review and Amendment of…
Risk Management Proposal review and Amendment of BMSB treatment: An additional treatment for brown marmorated stink bug risk cargo to be included in the MPI Standard: Treatment Requirement: Approved Biosecurity Treatments (ABTRT) . This document contains the rationale behind and the recommendation to implement the use of a combination of ethyl formate and carbon dioxide to fumigate BMSB risk cargo in New Zealand.
Environment related objective
To introduce an additional approved biosecurity treatment for brown marmorated stink bug risk cargo
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Risk Management Proposal review and Amendment of BMSB treatment: An additional treatment for brown marmorated stink bug risk cargo to be included in the MPI Standard: Treatment Requirement: Approved Biosecurity Treatments (ABTRT) . This document contains the rationale behind and the recommendation to implement the use of a combination of ethyl formate and carbon dioxide to fumigate BMSB risk cargo in New Zealand.
Cargo susceptible to contain the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)
Type of measure
Risk assessment
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 12 November 2021
Keywords
Bio
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/PER/916 Peru 2021 Biodiversity and ecosystem Technical regulation or specifications Fisheries
Draft Supreme Decree approving the health…
Draft Supreme Decree approving the health regulations for hydrobiological resources under the remit of the National Fisheries Health Service: The notified draft text establishes the health regulations for hydrobiological resources and their natural aquatic environments, including feed and veterinary products used in aquaculture.
Environment related objective
To establish health regulations for hydrobiological resources and their natural aquatic environments
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Supreme Decree approving the health regulations for hydrobiological resources under the remit of the National Fisheries Health Service: The notified draft text establishes the health regulations for hydrobiological resources and their natural aquatic environments, including feed and veterinary products used in aquaculture.
Hydrobiological resources and products and feed used in aquaculture
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force:
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Fish