Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point

WTO code	G/SPS/N/KOR/539
Date notice	20/06/2016
Notice type	Regular
Title	Proposed Amendments to the Regulation on Safety Assessment for Genetically Modified Food Products
Summary	The proposed amendment seeks to:  1.  Define self-cloning microorganism;  2.  Exempt self-cloning microorganism from safety assessment, if it is destined for contained use without antibiotic resistance gene;  3.  Shorten the standard sample quantity of the host microorganism and its genetically modified strain to submit for safety assessment;  4.  Shorten the document list to submit for safety assessment with a document that shows removal of genetically modified microorganism and newly introduced gene within final product.
Product	Food products
Country	Republic of Korea

File attach:
NKOR539.pdf

Orther Notice:

G/SPS/N/EU/859 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation withdrawing from the market oct-2-enal, dec-2-enal, 2-hexenal, 3,5- octadiene-2-one, dec-2-enoic acid, phenethyl propionate, methyl decanoate, ethyl dec-2-enoate, ethyl dec-4-enoate, butylamine, 3-methylbutane-1-thiol, 2-methylfuran, 2-acetyl-5-methylfuran, 2-acetyl-3- methylpyrazine and picoline beta (3-methylpyridine) as feed additives for cats and and dogs (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/UKR/233/Add.1 - Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of Certain Acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on State Registration of Genetically Modified Organisms"
G/SPS/N/BRA/2410 - Draft Resolution 1332, 20 May 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2411 - Draft Resolution 1334, 20 May 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2412 - Draft Resolution 1333, 20 May 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2415 - Draft - Establishes the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of Lobelia erinus and Lobelia x speciosa propagative material from any origin
G/SPS/N/EU/857 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the authorisation of eucalyptus tincture from Eucalyptus globulus Labill. as a feed additive for certain animal species. (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/EU/858 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the authorisation of celery seed essential oil from Apium graveolens L. and caraway essential oil from Carum carvi L. as feed additives for certain animal species. (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/GBR/78/Add.2 - Amendments to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072
G/SPS/N/KGZ/36 - Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Regulation on Common Veterinary (Sanitary and Veterinary) Requirements for Goods Subject to Veterinary Control (Surveillance) and Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Veterinary Certificate for Honey Bees, Bumblebees, Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee Cocoons, Crickets, and Entomophagous Insects Exported to the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (Form No. 18)
G/SPS/N/UKR/242 - The Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 583 "On Approval of Amendments to the State Medical and Sanitary Norms for Safe Usage of Pesticides and Agrochemicals" of 4 April 2025
G/SPS/N/ARE/295 - National Guide to the Registration of Regulatory Authorities and Food Establishments exporting to the United Arab Emirates
G/SPS/N/TPKM/638/Add.1 - The Amendment of Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives
G/SPS/N/ARM/59 - Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Common Veterinary (Sanitary and Veterinary) Requirements for Goods Subject to Veterinary Control (Surveillance) and Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Veterinary Certificate for Honey Bees, Bumblebees, Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee Cocoons, Crickets, and Entomophagous Insects Exported to the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (Form 18)
G/SPS/N/BRA/2371/Add.1 - Draft Resolution 1306, 24 January 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2372/Add.1 - Draft Resolution 1307, 24 January 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2373/Add.1 - Draft Resolution 1308, 24 January 2025
G/SPS/N/BRA/2374/Add.1 - Draft Resolution 1309, 24 January 2025
G/SPS/N/EU/853 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/708 of 11 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of sodium ferrocyanide and potassium ferrocyanide as feed additives for all animal species and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1810/2005 (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/EU/854 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/720 of 15 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 32651 as a feed additive for all animal (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/EU/855 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/756 of 16 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of L-valine produced with Escherichia coli CGMCC 22721 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance).
G/SPS/N/EU/856 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/634 of 1 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of L-arginine produced with Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.401 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance).
G/SPS/N/EU/852 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/752 of 16 April 2025 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of L-tyrosine as a feed additive for all animal species and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 101/2014 (Text with EEA relevance)
G/SPS/N/JPN/1345 - Proposed revision of Ministerial Ordinance on the Specifications and Standards of Feeds and Feed Additives
G/SPS/N/TUR/94/Add.1 - The Communiqué on the Amendment of the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Aromatised Wine, Aromatised Wine-Based Drinks and Aromatised Wine-Product Cocktails
G/SPS/N/EU/851 - Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 as regards the listing and the measures for regulated non-quarantine pests
G/SPS/N/JPN/1336 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/1337 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/JPN/1338 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/JPN/1339 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/JPN/1340 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/1341 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/JPN/1342 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/JPN/1343 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
G/SPS/N/JPN/1344 - Revision of the Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards)
G/SPS/N/KOR/822 - Proposed Revision of the "Special Act on Imported Food Safety Control"
G/SPS/N/RUS/315 - Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Common Veterinary (Sanitary and Veterinary) Requirements for Goods Subject to Veterinary Control (Surveillance) and Draft Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission on Amendments to the Veterinary Certificate for Honey Bees, Bumblebees, Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee Cocoons, Crickets, and Entomophagous Insects Exported to the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (Form 18)
G/SPS/N/USA/3273/Add.1 - Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Galdieria Extract Blue; Final amendment; Order
G/SPS/N/USA/3370/Add.1 - Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Calcium Phosphate; Final Amendment; Order
G/SPS/N/USA/3448/Add.1 - Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea Flower Extract; Final amendment; Order
G/SPS/N/BDI/53/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/KEN/209/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/RWA/46/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/TZA/275/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/UGA/250/Rev.1 - DEAS 173:2023, Draft East African Standards for Pasta Products
G/SPS/N/BDI/99/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/KEN/274/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/RWA/92/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/TZA/348/Rev.1, G/SPS/N/UGA/326/Rev.1 - DEAS 282:2024, Wheat semolina - Specification, Second Edition
G/SPS/N/BDI/100/Rev.1 G/SPS/N/KEN/275/Rev.1 G/SPS/N/RWA/93/Rev.1 G/SPS/N/TZA/349/Rev.1 G/SPS/N/UGA/327/Rev.1 - DEAS 44: 2024, Milled maize (corn) products — Specification, Sixth Edition.
G/SPS/N/UKR/241 - The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 540 "On Amendments to the Clause 2 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1229 of 25 October 2024" of 9 May 2025
G/SPS/N/UKR/234/Add.1 - Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of the Procedure for Classifying Drinking Water as Natural Mineral Water"
G/SPS/N/UKR/238/Add.1 - Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine No. 159 of 26 March 2018"
G/SPS/N/AUS/502/Add.20 - Notification of emergency measures for Khapra beetle
G/SPS/N/BDI/132, G/SPS/N/KEN/335, G/SPS/N/RWA/125, G/SPS/N/TZA/453, G/SPS/N/UGA/442 - DEAS 1265: 2025, Pea seed — Requirements for certification, First Edition
G/SPS/N/EU/849 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/757 of 16 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of sepiolite as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance).
G/SPS/N/EU/850 - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/714 of 10 April 2025 concerning the authorisation of indigo carmine as a feed additive for cats, dogs and ornamental fish (Text with EEA relevance)