Public - Feb 16, 2026
Issue with the inspection process for imported products of animal origin at the Brussels International Airport
It has come to our attention that the inspection process for imported products of animal origin is experiencing temporary issues at the Brussels International Airport (BRU), located in Brussels, Belgium. Shipments of products of animal...
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Public - Feb 12, 2026
Philippines Departmental Circular 14, series of 2025 (formerly Administrative Order 6)
In October 2025, the Philippines notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed amendment to the Department of Agriculture Administrative Circular 6 series of 2022 - G/SPS/N/PHL/533. This Circular was proposed as a measure to curb smuggling and strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls....
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Member - Feb 12, 2026
Vietnam issuance of Decree 46 on food safety – Impacts on Trade
We are writing to provide an update on Vietnam’s recent issuance of Government Decree 46/2026/ND‑CP (Decree 46), which will replace Decree 15/2018/ND-CP (Decree 15). Decree 46 is the core legislation governing food safety implementation in...
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Member - Feb 6, 2026
FDA takes new approach to “no artificial colors” claims
The FDA took additional steps to support the transition of our nation’s food supply from the use of artificial petroleum-based colors to alternatives derived from natural sources. Companies will now have flexibility to claim products...
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Public - Jan 26, 2026
China – WTO notification – new MRLs for pesticides in food
January 26, 2026 - This message is to inform you of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) notification from China regarding revisions to its National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides in...
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Member - Jan 23, 2026
Concluded with Vietnam : Veterinary Health Certificated for ASF zoning arrangement
We wish to inform you that Vietnam has revised Canadian pork and swine related veterinary health certificates to include African Swine Fever (ASF) zoning statements. This is further to the ASF zoning arrangement reached with...
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