The Philippine DTI is soliciting public comments on proposed certification requirements for aluminum products. This constitutes a potential non-tariff measure/TBT development affecting market access for aluminum. Details of the specific standards or conformity assessment procedures are not visible in the snippet.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Trade Minister Optimizes Market Access to Europe, Prepares I-EU CEPA Implementation
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed optimism about the Indonesia-EU CEPA implementation, with the Ministry of Trade coordinating across ministries to finalize ratification documents, align domestic regulations, and ensure technical readiness. The minister emphasized efforts to maximize market access benefits for Indonesian businesses and the national economy.
US International Trade Commission (ITC) announces global safeguard measure in investigation on quartz stone surface products
The US ITC has announced the application of a global safeguard measure following its investigation into quartz stone surface products. This affects Vietnamese exporters of quartz surfaces to the US market. The measure represents a formal trade remedy action with direct market access implications.
New Regulation on Rice Exports and Market Access for Bananas and Pineapples to Japan
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued Ministerial Regulation No. 12/2026, amending export policy rules for rice (fifth amendment to Permendag 23/2023), effective 29 April 2026. The release also covers shipments of bananas and pineapples to Japan, indicating new or updated market access arrangements for these commodities.
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry Socializes Latest Rice Export Rules and IJEPA TRQ Facilities for Bananas and Pineapples
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on August 18, 2026, to disseminate the latest regulations on rice exports and tariff-rate quota (TRQ) facilities under the Indonesia-Japan EPA (IJEPA) for bananas and pineapples. The session was attended by various ministries, agencies, and business actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The initiative aims […]
Ministry of Industry and Trade resolves difficulties for localities and enterprises on Certificate of Origin issuance
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is addressing difficulties faced by localities and enterprises related to Certificate of Origin (C/O) issuance. The action targets procedural obstacles in the C/O process, which is critical for preferential tariff access under FTAs. Specific measures are being taken to streamline or resolve compliance issues for exporters.
UK Initiates Safeguard Investigation on Imported Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) Products
The UK has initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET). This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters as a potential trade remedy measure that could restrict market access. The investigation was announced by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Turkey adds authorized bodies for official inspection of imported food
Turkey has updated its list of bodies authorized to conduct official inspections on imported food products. This represents a regulatory change affecting market access for food exporters to Turkey. Vietnamese exporters shipping food products to Turkey will need to comply with the updated inspection requirements.
UK Initiates Safeguard Investigation on Imported Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) Products
The UK has initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET). This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters of PET products to the UK market. No further details are available from the snippet.
India and SACU Sign Terms of Reference for Preferential Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations toward a Preferential Trade Agreement. The ToR formalizes the framework for bilateral trade talks between India and SACU members (South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia). This marks a concrete step toward a preferential tariff arrangement between the two parties.