Trade & Sanctions

Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling Meeting Announced

The U.S. Codex Office announced a public meeting for the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling. The meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026, and will discuss various issues related to food analysis and sampling standards.

Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods Meeting Notice

The U.S. Codex Office has published a notice announcing an upcoming public meeting for the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods. The meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026, and will discuss various issues related to food safety standards.

Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs Meeting Announcement

The U.S. Codex Office announced a public meeting for the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, to discuss relevant issues.

Deadline Change for Climate Adaptation Export Competitiveness Comments

The International Trade Administration and the Trade and Development Agency have extended the public comment deadline for their request for information on climate adaptation export competitiveness. The new deadline for submitting comments is July 28, 2023.

Privacy Act System of Records Notice for Accommodation Requests

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is publishing a notice of a new system of records for collecting and maintaining records related to requests for reasonable accommodations, religious accommodations, and medical/religious exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees. This system is effective immediately.

Trade and Development Agency: Extension of Information Collection Approval

The Trade and Development Agency has published a notice extending the approval for an existing information collection. This notice provides a comment period for the public to submit feedback on the collection.

Climate Adaptation Export Competitiveness Request for Information

The International Trade Administration and the Trade and Development Agency have issued a Request for Information regarding climate adaptation export competitiveness. This notice seeks public input to inform potential strategies and programs aimed at enhancing U.S. competitiveness in climate adaptation solutions.

State Department Proposed Information Collection for Children's Passport Alert Program

The State Department has issued a 60-day notice of proposed information collection regarding a children's passport issuance alert program. This notice initiates a public comment period for the proposed data collection related to this program.

Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood

The Department of State has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This designation is effective upon publication and imposes significant restrictions on the organization and its activities.

Peace Corps Privacy Act System of Records Notice Modification

The Peace Corps has modified its Privacy Act system of records notices to add a routine use for disclosing information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This change aims to enhance collaboration in preventing improper payments and combating financial fraud, in line with recent OMB directives.