Notifications for Taiwan, China (5 notifications)
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu announces that the Draft Sanitation Standard for General Foods, dated 18?August 2020 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/546) has now been finalized. The final version of the Standard will enter into force on 1?July 2021.
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu proposed the amendment of the "Quarantine Regulations for Trans-shipment of Plants or Plant Products through Countries or Districts where Designated Diseases or Pests are Known to Occur" on?27 July 2018 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/465). The amendment entered into force on?15 October 2018.
TFDA plans to require that the import of egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose be accompanied by official certificates. The requirements are as follows: 1. The import of egg products, dairy products, gelatin and its derivatives for food purpose shall be accompanied by official certificates issued by the competent authority of the exporting country indicating that the attested products are suitable "for human consumption", or "in compliance with relevant food safety and sanitary regulations"; 2. Following the above measure, the import of gelatin and its derivatives shall be accompanied by an official certificate. The certificate shall also attest information on the parts/tissues of raw materials used; 3. The requirements apply to products of HS Codes outlined in the attachment.
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu proposed amendments to the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods?dated?3?May 2018 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/460), and?the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits for Carbofuran in Foods?dated?13?March 2017 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/428). The final amendments entered into force on?12?September 2018.
The amended draft of "The Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products" notified in G/SPS/N/TPKM/406 (dated 26 July 2016) was promulgated and entered into force on 27 December 2016. http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/TPKM/17_0091_00_e.pdf