Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 04 September 2026 | Final date for Comment: 03 November 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies the contents, packaging and marking of first aid kits intended for providing immediate and effective first aid treatment of injuries and sudden illnesses.

Products Covered: First-aid boxes and kits (HS code(s): 300650); First aid (ICS code(s): 11.160); First aid kit

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 September 2026 | Final date for Comment: 03 November 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies the contents, packaging and marking of first aid kits intended for providing immediate and effective first aid treatment of injuries and sudden illnesses.

Products Covered: First-aid boxes and kits (HS code(s): 300650); First aid (ICS code(s): 11.160); First aid kit

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 September 2026 | Final date for Comment: 03 November 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies the contents, packaging and marking of first aid kits intended for providing immediate and effective first aid treatment of injuries and sudden illnesses.

Products Covered: First-aid boxes and kits (HS code(s): 300650); First aid (ICS code(s): 11.160); First aid kit

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 September 2026 | Final date for Comment: 03 November 2026

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for fluoridated and non-fluoridated toothpaste.  This standard is not applicable to toothpaste for which therapeutic claims are made, tooth powder, toothpaste tablets, oral rinse, mouth wash and mouth rinse.

Products Covered: Dentifrices, incl. those used by dental practitioners (HS code(s): 330610); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70); Toothpaste

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 August 2026 | Final date for Comment: 18 September 2026

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by the International Association of Color Manufacturers, proposing that we amend our color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of acetone as a solvent in the manufacture of carrot oil. The petition also proposes to add heavy metal limits and secondary names for carrot oil. FDA may also consider other changes to the regulation, as appropriate, during the course of our review.The color additive petition was filed on 3 August 2026.

Products Covered: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin. (HS code(s): 3203); Food technology (ICS code(s): 67)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 August 2026

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Gardenia Blue Interest Group (GBIG or petitioner), c/o Exponent, Inc., proposing that we amend our color additive regulations to expand the safe use of gardenia (genipin) blue in various foods at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. The petition also proposes to lower the specification for arsenic in gardenia (genipin) blue.The color additive petition was filed on 4 August 2026.

Products Covered: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (HS code(s): 3203); Food technology (ICS code(s): 67)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 August 2026

This final rule expands the authority of a Fireworks Certification Agency (FCA) to obtain the ability to approve fireworks constructed to certain requirements. These amendments will streamline PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide the industry with improved regulatory flexibility.  This final rule is effective 8 September 2026.  The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 8 September 2026.

Products Covered: Professional display fireworks (aerial shells, mines, comets, display candles, etc., constructed to American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1B); Entertainment pyrotechnics / Special effects pyrotechnics (proximate pyrotechnics, theatrical effects, set pieces constructed to APA Standard 87-1C); Consumer fireworks (governed under APA Standard 87-1A; Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excl. cartridge blanks) (HS code(s): 3604); Product and company certification. Conformity assessment (ICS code(s): 03.120.20); Protection against dangerous goods (ICS code(s): 13.300); Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks (ICS code(s): 71.100.30)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 28 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 26 September 2026

This Draft Rwanda standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for liquid mouthwash.This Rwanda standard is not applicable to other delivery systems (e.g. mouth sprays, foams, powders). It is not applicable to mouthwash for prescription only.

Products Covered: Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 20 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 18 September 2026

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

Products Covered: Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)Aquatic animals and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06, 03.07 and 03.08)Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)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 and nuts, peel of citrus fruit (HS codes: 08.01, 08.02, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10,08.11, 08.13 and 08.14)Tea, mate and spices (HS codes: 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10)Cereals (HS codes: 10.05 and 10.06)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS codes: 12.01, 12.07 and 12.12)Animal fats and oils (HS codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 20 July 2026 | Final date for Comment: 18 September 2026

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

Products Covered: Meat and edible meat offal (HS codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09)Aquatic animals and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (HS codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06, 03.07 and 03.08)Dairy produce, birds' eggs and natural honey (HS codes: 04.01, 04.07, 04.08 and 04.09)Animal originated products (HS code: 05.04)Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.09, 07.10 and 07.14)Edible fruit (HS codes: 08.06, 08.07, 08.08 and 08.11)Cereals (HS codes: 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.06, 10.07 and 10.08)Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit (HS code: 12.12)Animal fats and oils (HS codes: 15.01, 15.02 and 15.06)

Regulation Type: Regular notification