Public - Jul 6, 2026
South Africa revised regulation for dairy and dairy-related products
On 23 June, 2026, South Africa notified the WTO TBT Committee of a revised measure on dairy and dairy alternative products (see attached document). The main changes are related to packaging and labelling but the proposed...
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Member - Jun 24, 2026
Canada-Türkiye Joint Statement on Economic Partnership
On, June 8, 2026, Canada and Türkiye released a joint statement on economic partnership following a meeting between Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, and the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, Ömer Bolat: Canada-Türkiye...
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Public - Jun 22, 2026
Strategic Response Fund call for proposals to support domestic food security and strengthen Canadian industry
On June 22, 2026, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the launch of the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) call for proposals, inviting Canadian...
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Member - Jun 22, 2026
Germany’s Proposal for the Mandatory Animal Welfare Labeling of Fresh Pork Products
Germany has notified the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) about proposed legislative amendments G/TBT/N/DEU/21 to their Animal Husbandry Labeling Act (link to the current Act: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tierhaltkennzg/). Germany’s WTO notification indicates November 2026...
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Public - Jun 18, 2026
Expanded Market Access for Canadian Beef, Beef Products and Offal to Iraq
The Market Access Secretariat (MAS) is pleased to inform you that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has successfully finalized negotiations for a new export certificate authorizing the export of beef, beef products, and offal...
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Member - Jun 9, 2026
China – WTO notification – National Food Safety Standard for the Control of PAHs in Food
This message is to inform you of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) notification from China regarding revisions to its National Food Safety Standard of Control Specifications for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Food. This proposed...
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