Summary
1. USA: clarifications as to tobacco products regulation
In early October 2015, the United States released a notification on the Draft of Clarification of When Products Made or Derived From Tobacco Are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Products; Amendments to Regulations Regarding "Intended Uses". Proposed date of adoption and proposed date of entry into force: to be determined. Final date for comments: November 24, 2015.
2. Russia: amendments to the Common list of goods subject to veterinary control
In early October 2015, the Russian Federation informed the WTO on the Draft of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council Decision on amendments to the Common list of goods subject to veterinary control (supervision). Proposed date of adoption: to be determined. Proposed date of entry into force: in 30 days after its official publication. Final date for comments: December 4, 2015.
3. Republic of Korea: amendments to food standards
In the second half of October 2015, the Republic of Korea released a notification on Proposed Amendments to Standards and Specifications for Foods. Proposed date of adoption and proposed date of entry into force: to be determined. Final date for comments: December 22, 2015.
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