Baar (August 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 108.26, examining Ecuador’s proposed changes to food contact glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic articles.

A revised draft proposal from Ecuador’s Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade and Investment was announced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on July 17, 2026. The proposed requirements would amend the country’s technical regulation (TR) for these products.

The updated draft technical regulation RTE INEN No 010 (2R), attached to WTO document number 26-5191, includes:
• The scope of the amendments
• A Harmonized System (HS) code list
• The introduction of multiple terms and definitions
• Exempted product categories
• Migration limits for lead and cadmium for different product categories
• Criteria for product labels
• Conformity assessment procedures including certification schemes

Comments on the proposal will be accepted until September 15, 2026. If approved, the revised TR will affect stakeholders across the food contact glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic products supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, retailers and other intermediaries operating in Ecuador.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory developments that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 108.26 includes two tables summarizing the applicable product categories and permissible lead and cadmium limits.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 108.26 for more details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Ecuador Consults on Updated Draft Technical Regulation for Certain Food Contact Articles SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2026/08/safeguards-10826-ecuador-consults-on-updated-draft-technical-regulation-for-certain-food-contact-articles]

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