On June 15, 2017, Burkina Faso released G/SPS/N/BFA/5 notification to issue Good Manufacturing Practice for sesames, including selection of sesame type, plantation, harvest, storage, packaging, transportation and production label.

Meanwhile Burkina Faso released G/SPS/N/BFA/3 notification to issue food classification regulations. Main food types are fruits and fruit products, grain and products, potatoes, vegetables, and beverage crops/ Specific specification will be applicable to other quality safety standards released by Burkina Faso. Final date for comment shall be 60 days after the notification is released.