Distribution date: 26 May 2021

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Veterinary drug: Menbutone.

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.06 and 02.09)- Dairy produce (HS Code: 04.01)- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01 and 15.02)    

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 May 2021 | Final date for Comment: 25 July 2021

This draft Commission Regulation concerns the inclusion of monacolins from red yeast rice (RYR) in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 ('the Regulation'). EFSA, in its scientific opinion adopted on 28 June 2018, considered that monacolin K in lactone form is identical to lovastatin, the active ingredient of several medicinal products authorised for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in the European Union. EFSA concluded that monacolins in RYR when used as food supplements were of significant safety concern at the use level of 10 mg/day, and that individual cases of severe adverse reactions had been reported at intake levels as low as 3 mg/day. Furthermore, EFSA noted that the profile of adverse effects to RYR was similar to that of lovastatin. Therefore, pursuant to the procedure of Article 8 of the Regulation, this substance should be included in Annex III (Part B) to the Regulation. Furthermore, as EFSA could not identify a safe dietary intake of monacolins from RYR, and therefore, there is still the possibility of harmful effects on health but scientific uncertainty persists in this regard, this substance should be placed under Union scrutiny (Part C of the 'Regulation').

Products Covered: Food supplements

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 May 2021

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Veterinary drug: Mecillinam.

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.06 and 02.09)- Dairy produce (HS Code: 04.01)- Animal originated products (HS Code: 05.04)- Animal fats and oils (HS Codes: 15.01 and 15.02)    

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 May 2021 | Final date for Comment: 25 July 2021

Proposal of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemical: Pesticide: Tolfenpyrad.

Products Covered: - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10 and 07.14)- Edible fruit, nuts and peel of citrus fruit (HS Codes: 08.02, 08.05, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11 and 08.14)- Tea and spices (HS Codes: 09.02, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)- Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS Code: 12.07) 

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 May 2021

TITLE: Hazard Communication Standard AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of informal hearing SUMMARY: OSHA is scheduling an informal public hearing on its proposed rule "Hazard Communication Standard." The public hearing will begin 21 September 2021 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time (ET). The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on 16 February 2021. The initial public comment period was to end 19 April 2021, but was extended to 19 May 2021, in response to requests from the public. DATES: Informal public hearing: The hearing will begin 21 September 2021, at 10:00 a.m., ET, and will be held virtually using WebEx. If necessary, the hearing will continue from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., ET, on subsequent days. Additional information on how to access the informal hearing will be posted when available at https://www.osha.gov/hazcom/rulemaking. To testify or question witnesses at the hearing, interested persons must electronically submit their notice by 18 June 2021. In addition, those who request more than ten minutes for their presentation at the informal hearing and those who intend to submit documentary evidence at the hearing must submit the full text of their testimony, as well as a copy of any documentary evidence, no later than 21 August 2021. This proposed rule; notice of informal hearing and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1697 are identified by Docket Number OSHA-2019-0001. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/OSHA-2019-0001/document and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and their stakeholders who intend to submit documentary evidence at the hearing are asked to submit this information to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Testimony full-text as well as any documentary evidence received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will be shared with the regulator and will also be submitted to the Docket on Regulations.gov if received within the comment period.

Products Covered: Chemicals

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 21 May 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2275:2020, Castor oil for cosmetic industry — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1243 was adopted on 2 March 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2275:2021, Castor oil for cosmetic industry — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Castor oil for cosmetic industry

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 20 May 2021 | Final date for Comment: 19 July 2021

The technical regulation establishes requirements for plant protection agents (pesticides) intended for circulation in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Products Covered: Plant protection agents (pesticides)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 May 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2276:2020, Medical cotton swabs — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1245 was adopted on 2 March 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2276:2020, Medical cotton swabs — Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Medical cotton swabs

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 18 May 2021 | Final date for Comment: 17 July 2021

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for a two-pack epoxy solvent based primer used for protection of iron, steel and galvanized iron and steel against atmospheric corrosion in an industrial or marine environment. It’s also used as an anticorrosive primer for decks, deck fittings and cargo holds and for use at maintenance and repair or on board maintenance.

Products Covered: Epoxy primer

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 18 May 2021 | Final date for Comment: 17 July 2021

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling and test for black bitumen solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, spraying or a suitable dipping process, effective coatings for protection of substrates.

Products Covered: Black bituminous paints

Regulation Type: Regular notification