Distribution date: 17 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 10 March 2012

This draft sanitary regulation modifies Resolution RE nº165, 29 August 2003, by including in it the use of copper hydroxide in the culture of soy (Leaf application).

Products Covered: Copper hydroxide

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 24 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 24 April 2012

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 13. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 12915-1: March 2009. ; The major differences included in the Hebrew section are as follows: ;  Adds to paragraph 5.2 dealing with particle size distribution, a new requirement for test certificate for particle size distribution performed during production, instead of the sample required in the old version. ;  Adds to paragraph 6.2.3 dealing with water-extractable substances, a maximum limit of 0.05 µg/l for benzo (a) pyrene, instead of the requirement for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) that appeared in the old version. ;  Adds new advanced test methods to paragraph 8. ;  Adds to paragraph 9, dealing with labelling, transportation and storage, a requirement to comply also with Israel Mandatory Standard SI 2302 parts 1 and 2. ;  Adds to paragraph 9.4 a new requirement for Hebrew marking. ;  Adds to Annex A a new reference and a new requirement to provide a safety sheet (MSDS). ;

Products Covered: Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption (ICS: 71.100.80; HS: 3802.10).

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 24 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 24 April 2012

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 13. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 12915-1: March 2009. ; The major differences included in the Hebrew section are as follows: ;  Adds to paragraph 5.2 dealing with particle size distribution, a new requirement for test certificate for particle size distribution performed during production, instead of the sample required in the old version. ;  Adds to paragraph 6.2.3 dealing with water-extractable substances, a maximum limit of 0.05 µg/l for benzo (a) pyrene, instead of the requirement for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) that appeared in the old version. ;  Adds new advanced test methods to paragraph 8. ;  Adds to paragraph 9, dealing with labelling, transportation and storage, a requirement to comply also with Israel Mandatory Standard SI 2302 parts 1 and 2. ;  Adds to paragraph 9.4 a new requirement for Hebrew marking. ;  Adds to Annex A a new reference and a new requirement to provide a safety sheet (MSDS). ;

Products Covered: Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption (ICS: 71.100.80; HS: 3802.10).

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 27 April 2012

This proposed Directive is a recast of Directive 2007/23/EC to align it to the New Legislative Framework and in particular to Decision No 768/2008/EC. ; The changes made to the provisions of Directive 2007/23/EC concern: the definitions, the obligations of economic operators, the presumption of conformity provided by harmonised standards, the declaration of conformity, CE marking, notified bodies, the safeguard clause procedure and the conformity assessment procedures. ; The proposal does not change the scope of the Directive and the essential safety requirements, except for the essential safety requirements relating to the use of commercial blasting agents and military explosives, which some pyrotechnic articles, notably automotive pyrotechnic articles such as air bag gas generators, contain in small amounts. ;

Products Covered: Fireworks and other pyrotechnic articles (HS 3604).

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 27 April 2012

This proposed Directive is a recast of Directive 2007/23/EC to align it to the New Legislative Framework and in particular to Decision No 768/2008/EC. ; The changes made to the provisions of Directive 2007/23/EC concern: the definitions, the obligations of economic operators, the presumption of conformity provided by harmonised standards, the declaration of conformity, CE marking, notified bodies, the safeguard clause procedure and the conformity assessment procedures. ; The proposal does not change the scope of the Directive and the essential safety requirements, except for the essential safety requirements relating to the use of commercial blasting agents and military explosives, which some pyrotechnic articles, notably automotive pyrotechnic articles such as air bag gas generators, contain in small amounts. ;

Products Covered: Fireworks and other pyrotechnic articles (HS 3604).

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 27 April 2012

This proposed Directive is a recast of Directive 93/15/EC to align it to Decision No 768/2008/EC establishing a common framework for the marketing of products. ; The changes made to the provisions of Council Directive 93/15/EEC concern: the definitions, the obligations of economic operators, the presumption of conformity provided by harmonised standards, the declaration of conformity, CE marking, notified bodies, the safeguard clause procedure and the conformity assessment procedures. ; The proposal does not change the scope of Council Directive 93/15/EEC and the essential safety requirements. It is part of a package of 9 European Directives to be aligned to the New Legislative Framework. ;

Products Covered: Explosives (HS: 3601, 3602, 3603).

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 27 April 2012

This proposed Directive is a recast of Directive 93/15/EC to align it to Decision No 768/2008/EC establishing a common framework for the marketing of products. ; The changes made to the provisions of Council Directive 93/15/EEC concern: the definitions, the obligations of economic operators, the presumption of conformity provided by harmonised standards, the declaration of conformity, CE marking, notified bodies, the safeguard clause procedure and the conformity assessment procedures. ; The proposal does not change the scope of Council Directive 93/15/EEC and the essential safety requirements. It is part of a package of 9 European Directives to be aligned to the New Legislative Framework. ;

Products Covered: Explosives (HS: 3601, 3602, 3603).

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 14 May 2025

On 24 February 2012, the Mexican Ministry of the Economy published in the Official Journal (Diario Oficial de la Federación) (http://www.dof.gob.mx) the RESPONSE to the comments received regarding draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-248-SSA1-2006, published on 28 April 2009.Text available at:http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5235264&fecha=24/02/2012http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2012/sps/MEX/12_0788_00_s.pdf

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 February 2012 | Final date for Comment: 14 May 2025

On 24 February 2012, the Mexican Ministry of the Economy published in the Official Journal (Diario Oficial de la Federación) (http://www.dof.gob.mx) the RESPONSE to the comments received regarding draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-248-SSA1-2006, published on 28 April 2009.Text available at:http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5235264&fecha=24/02/2012http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2012/sps/MEX/12_0788_00_s.pdf

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 05 March 2012 | Final date for Comment: 04 May 2012

Feed Act 2009 and Feed Regulations 2011 were developed to provide information and explanations to regulate feed quality by controlling the importation, manufacture, sale and use of feed and feed additive, to ensure that feed satisfies nutritional requirement of animals, is not harmful to animals and is not contaminated so that animals and animal products are safe for human consumption and other usage, and for other matters incidental thereto.

Products Covered: Feed and feed additives (ICS: 65.120).

Regulation Type: Regular notification