Summary
1. Switzerland: harmonization with EU food legislation
In early September 2015, Switzerland Union released a notification on development of seven regulations on food and water. The main objective of the documents is to align Swiss legislation in this area with European legislation. Proposed date of adoption and proposed date of entry into force: Mid-2016. Final date for comments: November 30, 2015.
2. Russia: development of rules governing the circulation of veterinary medicinal products
In mid-September 2015, the Russian Federation informed the WTO on the Draft of Decision on rules governing the circulation of veterinary medicinal products within the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. Proposed date of adoption and proposed date of entry into force: to be determined. Final date for comments: November 13, 2015.
3. Indonesia: development of regulation on processed food advertising control
In the second half of September 2015, Indonesia released a notification on Draft Regulation on Processed Food Advertising Control. Proposed date of adoption and proposed date of entry into force: to be determined after consultation processes. Final date for comments: November 17, 2015.
