Distribution date: 06 May 2021

The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Ministry of Mining and Energy has issued Resolution No. 40103 of 7 April 2021 "Establishing the quality parameters and requirements for diesel fuel, biofuels for use in compression-ignition engines as blend stock in combustion processes, and basic gasolines and gasolines oxygenated with anhydrous fuel ethanol for use in spark-ignition engines, and adopting other provisions". __________

Products Covered: - "Petroleum spirit not containing tetraethyl lead, for motor vehicles", classified under tariff subheading 27.10.12.13.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Other petroleum spirit not containing tetraethyl lead", classified under tariff subheading 27.10.12.19.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Other medium oils and preparations (diesel) of which less than 90% distils at a temperature of 210°C and 65% at a temperature of 150°C", classified under tariff subheading 27.10.19.19.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals", classified under tariff subheading 38.26.00.00.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength", classified under tariff subheading 22.07.20.00.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it; - "Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher" and "denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol", classified under tariff subheading 22.07.10.00.00 or the tariff subheadings that replace it

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 03 May 2021

ANVISA issued RDC No. 495, 15 April 2021, that establishes temporary and exceptional criteria and procedure for the sale of antiseptic preparations and sanitizers due to the international public health emergency related to the SARS-CoV-2. RDC No. 347 of 17 March 2020, previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/996 is revoked. The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/5809525/RDC_495_2021_.pdf/af3dd943-aefa-423c-9a5c-cb8dbf8bf6a2

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 33079090, 38089990, 3402 (antiseptic preparations, sanitizer)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 03 May 2021

Consolidated Metrological Technical Regulation for in-line gas chromatographs.

Products Covered: HS code: 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 365: 2018, Powdered (icing) sugar — Specification, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/918 and G/TBT/N/UGA/918/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 365:2019, Powdered (icing) sugar — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Icing sugar

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2036:2019, Food grade nitrogen – Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1027 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1027/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 2036:2019, Food grade nitrogen – Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Food grade nitrogen

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021 | Final date for Comment: 07 July 2021

The purpose of this Notice of Consultation is to provide an opportunity to comment on the proposal to add metamizole (also known as “dipyrone”) to the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Only the Veterinary part of the PDL is proposed to be revised.

Products Covered: Prescription status of medicinal ingredients for veterinary use

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2021

This standard specifies terms and definitions, classification and labelling, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, comprehensive judging rules, marking, packaging, storage and transport of firestop material. This standard is applicable to firestop materials or firestop components used in various penetration holes and structural gaps in buildings, structures and various facilities.

Products Covered: Firestop Material

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2035:2018, Steviol glycosides – Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1011 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1011/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 2035:2019, Steviol glycosides – Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Steviol glycosides

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 28 April 2021

The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; DUS 2127:2019, Food grade gelatin – Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1028 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1028/Add.1 entered into force on 7 November 2020. The Uganda Standard, US 2127:2019, Food grade gelatin – Specification, First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/

Products Covered: Gelatin, whether or not in square or rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured, and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin (excl. those packaged as glue for retail sale and weighing

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 27 April 2021 | Final date for Comment: 15 June 2021

Public Consultation proposal to establish technical requirements for the classification of orthopaedic implantable materials for the purpose of market authorization. 

Products Covered: HS Code(s): 2936, 2937, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3006 (medical devices)

Regulation Type: Regular notification