Notifications
Monthly TBT notifications
February
Administration
G/TBT/N/ALB/11
2007-04-09
Albania
Draft Law of Council of Ministers on approval of the Regulation “On National Registration Centre”
This Draft Law of Council of Ministers regulates the organisation, operation and activity of the National Registration Centre, and the management of the Trade Register. It lays down the procedures of registration and defines which of the subjects should be registered.
Final date for comments: 10 April 2007
Air pollution
G/TBT/N/SWE/82
2007-07-04
Sweden
Regulation of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing fluorinated green house gases, CFC and HCFC
Refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, HCFC and HFC shall have instructions for how leakage of the gases is prevented. What is said about leakage control and register in article 3 of the regulation (842/2006) of the European Parliament and the Council on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases shall also be applied to mobile equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases and equipment that contains HCFC.
Final date for comments: 18 May 2007
Buildings and their construction
G/TBT/N/DNK/65
2007-07-01
Denmark
Building Regulation 2007
Building regulations with requirements relating to administrative provisions, utilisation of the site, arrangement of buildings, constructions, fire safety, indoor climate, energy consumption and installations.
Final date for comments: 15 May 2007
Chemicals
G/TBT/N/CZE/117
2007-03-31
Czech Republic
Draft Decree amending Decree No 141/1997 Coll. on Technical Requirements for the Production, Storage and Processing of Ethyl Alcohol, as amended
The Decree specifies the requirements for sheet metal cladding on the pipes connecting the cooler with the gauge, technical requirements for ethyl alcohol storage facilities, in particular for sampling. Annex 2 is replaced by a new version specifying the requirements on types and minimum added quantities of denaturants and intended usage of denatured alcohol.
Final date for comments: 28 February 2007
G/TBT/N/KEN/101
Kenya
KS 1290 Part 4 2007 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Part 4: Calcium Hypochlorite – specification
Specifies requirements and methods of test for Calcium Hypochlorite for treatment of water intended for human consumption.
Final date for comments: 14 April 2007
Cleansers
G/TBT/N/BRA/236
Brazil
Draft Resolution nº 5, 29 January 2007 – Technical regulation on authorized preserving substances in cleaning products
This draft technical regulation establishes a list of authorized preserving substances to be used in cleaning products and the maximum concentration allowed for each substance. It also prohibits any kind of use of formaldehyde in cleaning products.
Final date for comments: April 20 2007
Construction materials
G/TBT/N/PHL/77
Philippines
Draft Philippine National Standard (DPNS) 154:2007 – Ceramic wall and floor tiles – Specification
This notification supersedes PNS 154:2005. It specifies dimensions and tolerances, physical and chemical characteristics, sampling, testing and marking requirements of ceramic wall and floor tiles and fittings. It applies to both glazed and unglazed ceramic tiles and fittings generally used for wall and floor coverings.
Final date for comments: 7 April 2007
G/TBT/N/RWA/8
Rwanda
RS 50-1:2004: Cement-part : composition, specification and conformity criteria, RS 51:2004: Specification for aggregate from natural resources for use in concrete, RS 53: 2004: Concrete –Specification
Cover the quality requirements and test methods of Building materials
Final date for comments: N/A
Cosmetics
G/TBT/N/EEC/146
European Union
Draft Commission Directive amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, concerning cosmetic products, for the purposes of adapting Annexes IV and VI thereto to technical progress
It concerns the limitation of use of substances containing iodine in cosmetic products. The authorised level of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) is limited. Sodium iodate and colorant CI 45425 will no longer be authorised as, respectively, preservative and colorant in cosmetic products.
Final date for comments: 6 April 2007
G/TBT/N/JPN/195
Japan
Partial revision of the Standards for Cosmetics
To revise a negative and a positive list of the Standards for Cosmetics and enable two ingredients (thioctic acid, 2,4-Bis-[{4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy}-phenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine) to be used as ingredients of cosmetics with maximum limit of content.
Final date for comments: 31 March 2007
Fire safety
G/TBT/N/DNK/63
Denmark
Departmental order concerning fire protection steps in hotels, health care facilities, assembly rooms, educational facilities, day-care centres and shops
The draft regulates the organisation of the fire protection steps to be taken in order to prevent or reduce danger of fire and to ensure sufficient possibilities for fire-fighting and search and rescue operations in case of fire.
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/DNK/64
Danmark
Operational regulations concerning fire protection steps in hotels, health care facilities, assembly rooms, educational facilities, day-care centres and shops
The draft regulates the organisation of the fire protection steps to be taken in order to prevent or reduce danger of fire and to ensure sufficient possibilities for fire-fighting and search and rescue operations in case of fire.
Final date for comments: N/A
Fishing
G/TBT/N/GHA/4
Ghana
Fish and Fishery Products (ICS: 67.120.30), Fishing Vessels (ICS: 47.040), Fish Processing Plants and establishments (ICS: 65.060.01).
The Regulation provides information on general hygiene provisions for fish and fishery products including requirements for landing and unloading of fishery products, quality assurance and production conditions. It also covers best plant practices and maintenance, potable water practices and best hygiene and manufacturing practices. Other highlights include conditions guaranteed by the competent authority, control plan for production conditions, conditions applicable to vessels and the national environmental monitoring programme.
Final date for comments: 15 May 2007
Foodstuffs and drinks
G/TBT/N/CHN/240
China
Administrative Measures on Novel Food
The document stipulates the definition, safety assessment, application and approval process, production management and administration, and hygienic inspection of novel food. It provides guidance for the management of novel food in China.
Final date for comments: 22 April 2007
G/TBT/N/COL/85
Colombia
Draft Ministry of Social Welfare Resolution "Establishing technical regulations on the sanitary requirements for establishments processing land snails and snails destined for human consumption
This draft Resolution sets forth the sanitary requirements for establishments that process, package, transport, sell, import, export and market snails destined for human consumption. It also establishes the following: purpose; scope; definitions; sanitary requirements for snail processing establishments; general requirements for snails; microbiological requirements for snails; conformity assessment; surveillance, control and penalties; and notification and period of validity.
Final date for comments: 8 May 2007
G/TBT/N/KOR/131
Korea
Proposed Draft Amendment of the Enforcement Rule of the Food Sanitation Act
Revision of the Enforcement Rule of the Food Sanitation Act: To establish a legal base for products subject to Nutrition Labeling of the Foods Labeling Standards AND Inserting a scope of a subject of Nutrition Labeling (prescribed in the Foods Labelling Standards) in the Food Sanitation Act.
Final date for comments: 13 April 2007
G/TBT/N/KOR/132
Korea
Proposed Draft of Amendment to the Processing Standards and Ingredient Specifications for Livestock Products
The proposed amendments are as follows: a. Establishment of standards for metal and nonmetal foreign materials; b. Amendment of the characteristics of butter oil; c. Establishment of the standard for scorched particles in infant formula; d. Amendment of the testing method for: foreign materials, food colouring materials, scorched particles; e. Addition of direct method into the testing method for the detection of the antibiotics.
Final date for comments: 17 April 2007
G/TBT/N/KOR/134
Korea
Proposed Draft Amendment of the Health Functional Food Act
Revision of the Health Functional Food Act: To revise the term “Health Functional Food” (related to abolish a restriction of the shape); To amend the procedure of business registration for a door-to-door salesman; To give approval for a product-specific about safety and efficacy of health functional food to distributors; To designate the condition when necessary of education to employer and employee as determined by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare in order to increase transparency
Final date for comments: 23 April 2007
G/TBT/N/RWA/1
Rwanda
RS 1:2003: Natural mineral water-specification, RS 2:2003: Packaged /bottled drinking water(other than mineral water)-specification, RS 17:2004: Specification for carbonated and non –carbonated beverages, RS 18:2004: Specification for glucose based energy drinks, RS 19:2004: Specification for fruit-based soft drinks part 1 and 2, RS 21:2004: specification for passion fruit juice preserved by physical means, RS 22:2004: Specification for mango juice preserved by physical means
Specify the requirements for soft drinks
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/RWA/2
Rwanda
RS 4:2004: Neutral spirit for manufacture of alcoholic beverages- Specification, RS 5:2004: Gins- Specification, RS 6:2004: Brandy-Specification, RS 7:2004: Whisky-Specification, RS 8:2004: Rum-Specification, RS 9:2004: Vodka-Specification, RS 10:2004: Still table wines-Specification, RS 11:2004: Sparkling wines-Specification, RS 12:2004: Fortified wines-Specification, RS 16:2004: Beer-Specification, 20:2004: Cereal based alcoholic beverages
Specify the requirements for alcoholic drinks
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/RWA/3
Rwanda
RS 24:2004: Sorghum –specification, RS 25:2004: Maize grains- Specification, RS 26:2004: Wheat grains –Specification, RS 28:2004: Whole maize meal-Specification, RS 29:2004: Edible maize starch –Specification, RS 30:2004: Sorghum flour –Specification, RS 31:2004: Whole wheat flour-Specification, RS 68:2005: Soya bean-Specification, RS 69:2005: Processed cereals based foods for infants and children – Specification, RS 70:2005: Breakfast cereals: flaked cereals-specification, RS 71:2005: Bread-specification
Specify the requirements for cereals and cereal derived products
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/RWA/4
Rwanda
RS Codex Stan 1-1985: General standards for the labelling of pre-packaged foods, RS Codex Stan 107-1981: General standards for the labelling of food additives when sold as such, RS Codex Stan 146-1985: General standards for the labelling of and claims of for pre-packaged foods for special dietary uses, RS CAC/GL 1-1979: General guidelines on claims, RS CAC/GL 2-1979: Guidelines on nutrition labelling, RS CAC/GL 23-1979: Guidelines for use of nutrition claims
Give the requirements of pre-packaged foods intended for human consumption
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/RWA/5
Rwanda
RS 41:2004: Unprocessed whole milk- Specification, RS 42:2004: Pasteurized liquid milk- Specification, RS 43:2004: Fermented (cultured)milk –Specification, RS 44:2004: UHT milk-Specification, RS 45:2004: Milk powered and cream powered-Specification, RS 60:2004: Yoghurt-Specification, RS 61:2004: Cheese-Specification, RS 62:2004: Butter-Specification
Cover the quality requirements of milk and milk products
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/RWA/6
Rwanda
RS 54:2004: Sausage- Specification, RS 55:2004: Canned corned beef- Specification, RS 56: 2005: Code of practice for handling, processing and distribution of fish, RS 57:2005: Dressed poultry –Specification, RS 59:2005: Fin fish-specification, RS 67:2005: Canned fish in tomato sauce
Cover the quality requirements of meat and meat products
Final date for comments: N/A
G/TBT/N/RWA/7
Rwanda
RS 37:2004: Black tea – Specification, RS 39:2004: Roasted coffee beans and roasted ground coffee- Specification, RS 40: 2004: Instant (soluble) coffee –Specification
Cover the quality requirements and test methods of tea and coffee
Final date for comments: N/A
Fuels
G/TBT/N/CAN/193
Canada
Notice of intent to develop a federal regulation requiring renewable fuels
The Government intends to develop and implement a federal regulation requiring renewable fuels. The regulation, to be developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, as may be amended by Canada's Clean Air Act, would require fuel producers and importers to have an average annual renewable fuel content of at least 5% of the volume of gasoline that they produce or import, commencing in 2010.
Final date for comments: 28 February 2007
G/TBT/N/SWE/81
2007-08-01
Sweden
Swedish Maritime Administrations Regulations concerning measures against pollution from ships
The proposal prohibits the use on board ships of marine diesel oil with a sulphur content exeeding 1.5 % m/m within the Swedish territorial sea and internal waters.
Final date for comments: 14 May 2007
Health damaging substances
G/TBT/N/SWE/79
2007-05-01
Sweden
Order amending the Order (1999:58) banning certain products that are harmful to health
Sweden intends to classify the substances 2,5-dimethoxy-4-isopropylthiophenethylamine (2C-T-4) and bromo-benzodifuranyl-isopropylamine (Bromo-Dragonfly), which are hallucinogenic and which stimulate the central nervous system, as products harmful to health under the Act (1999:42) banning certain substances that are harmful to health.
Final date for comments: 24 April 2007
Heating system
G/TBT/N/CAN/194
Canada
Notice of Proposal for Regulation: A ban on the burning of used oil in space heaters
The Ministry of the Environment intends to ban the burning of used oil (i.e. waste-derived fuel) for the purposes of space heating through a regulation amending Regulation 347, made under the Environmental Protection Act. The draft regulation is specific to "waste-derived fuel" as defined in Regulation 347, but the more commonly recognized term “used oil” will be used throughout this posting.
Final date for comments: 10 February 2007
G/TBT/N/USA/239
USA
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Water Heaters, Direct Heating Equipment, and Pool Heaters
The Department of Energy (DOE) has commenced a rulemaking to amend the existing energy conservation standards for residential water heaters, direct heating equipment, and pool heaters.
Final date for comments: 13 February 2007
Labelling of goods
G/TBT/N/COL/86
Colombia
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism issuing the Technical Regulation on the labelling of domestically manufactured or imported made-up articles for marketing in Colombia
The notified draft Resolution establishes the labelling requirements for made-up articles and covers the following: Purpose; Scope of application; Definitions; Labelling requirements for made-up articles; Conformity assessment procedure; Information in respect of certification and inspection bodies and laboratories; Monitoring and inspection bodies; Penalty system; and Period of validity and entry into force.
Final date for comments: 9 May 2007
G/TBT/N/JAM/7
Jamaica
Caribbean Community Standard for Requirements for labelling
This standard sets out requirements for the information to be included on labels of goods prepackaged for retail sale, the method of display of such information, and where necessary, the wording and units of measurements (metric) to be used
Final date for comments: 9 April 2007
G/TBT/N/USA/240
USA
Food Labelling: Health Claims; Soluble Fibre From Certain Foods and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the regulation authorizing a health claim on the relationship between soluble fibre from certain foods and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The amendment proposes to exempt certain foods from the nutrient content requirement of "low fat".
Final date for comments: 23 April 2007
Medical equipment
G/TBT/N/KOR/133
Korea
Proposed establishment of 'Standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of electrical medical devices'
Major proposed regulations are as follows: a.General standard of technical requirements and test method for Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) in clearance of medical devices by KFDA; b. The contents are identical to existing international standards IEC 60601-1-2 (Ed. 2.1) and CISPR 11(Ed.4.1).
Final date for comments: 14 March 2007
Pesticides
G/TBT/N/EEC/147
European Union
Draft Commission Decision Concerning the Non-Inclusion of diuron in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the Withdrawal of Authorisations for Plant Protection Products Containing that Substance
Provides that diuron is not included in the positive Community list and that Member States have to withdraw authorisations for plant protection products containing this substance. This decision only concerns the placing on the market of this substance and does not affect the Community or national Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for residues of the concerned pesticides.
Final date for comments: 6 April 2007
Plants
G/TBT/N/NLD/73
2006-11-01
Netherlands
Covenant on the import of water-based Lucky Bamboo
Article 2 of the Covenant and the Annex may contain technical regulations.
Final date for comments: N/A
Plumbing and heating
G/TBT/N/OMN/17
Oman
Recommended Requirements for water-closet flushing cisterns for conservation of water in domestic and public buildings
This draft Omani Standard recommends essential requirements for flushing water volume and related performance of water-closet flushing cisterns from the point of view of conservation of water without adversely affecting the cleaning performance for use in residential, commercial and public building.
Final date for comments: 2007-04-11
Radio- and telecommunications
G/TBT/N/CAN/195
2007-02-10
Canada
Radiocommunication Act Notice No. SMSE-002-07— Amendment of Interference-Causing Equipment Standards ICES-002 and ICES-005
Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is amending the following Interference-Causing Equipment Standards (ICES): ICES-002, which sets out standards for radio noise emissions from spark-ignition systems of vehicles and other devices equipped with internal combustion engines, and ICES-005, which sets out standards for radio noise emissions from Radio Frequency Lighting Devices (RFLDs).
Final date for comments: 11 May 2007
G/TBT/N/CAN/196
2007-02-10
Canada
Radiocommunication Act Notice No. SMSE-003-07 — Amendment of RSS-187 and renumbering as RSS-287
Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is amending Radio Standards Specification 187 (RSS-187), which sets out minimum requirements for the certification of transmitters and receivers in a radiocommunication system to provide emergency situation communication in the bands 121.5 MHz, 243 MHz and 406 MHz.
Final date for comments: 11 May 2007
G/TBT/N/CHE/82
2007-06-01
Switzerland
Draft revision of the Ordinance of the Federal Office for Communications on telecommunications installations
Partial revision of the Ordinance of the Federal Office for Communications on telecommunications installations (OOIT). The modification concerns the amendment of annex 2. The change to annex 2 is due to the introduction of new frequency for wireless microphones (38.5 MHz) and change of technical parameters (including license conditions) for point to point microwave links in the frequency bands
64 - 66 GHz and 71 - 76 GHz (paired with 81 - 86 GHz)
Final date for comments: 30 April 2007
G/TBT/N/JPN/194
Japan
Technical regulations on radio equipment for 169MHz band hearing aid systems utilizing radio waves system.
To describe the technical standard for the 169MHz band hearing aid systems utilizing radio waves system.
Final date for comments: 17 April 2007
G/TBT/N/NOR/16
2007-07-01
Norway
Proposed amendments in regulations on the registration and requirements related to the import and the sales of radio and telecommunications terminal equipment
The regulations lay down requirements to register by the telecommunication authority on the suppliers of radio, telecommunications terminal and network equipment and retailers of radio equipment that require a license to use frequencies.
Final date for comments: 27 April 2007
G/TBT/N/SWE/80
2007-06-15
Sweden
The National Post and Telecom Agency Regulations and General Advice on Exemption from the License Obligation for Certain Radio Transmitters
The present draft regulations are the result of a comprehensive review and contain a clear description of radio interfaces for license exempt equipment. Where a provision implements an EU or other international decision or recommendation, the provision should adhere to the wording of the international document. References to harmonized standards are provided in additional non-binding general advice, since standards are not mandatory under community law (Directive 99/5/EC).
Final date for comments: 10 May 2007
Sanitary requirement
G/TBT/N/BRA/233
Brazil
Draft Resolution nº 92, 18 December 2006 – Technical regulation on mandatory certification of electrical devices under sanitary surveillance scope
This draft technical regulation establishes mandatory certification for all electric devices regulated under sanitary surveillance scope and also lists its necessary requirements and procedures. These electrical devices are the ones used for medical, odontological, physiotherapeutic or beautification/aesthetics purpose when monitoring, diagnosing or treating human beings.
Final date for comments: 20 February 2007
Solar energy
G/TBT/N/NZL/32
2007-07-01
New Zealand
Solar Water Heating Systems (This programme is under development and so no official documentation is available)
The New Zealand Government intends to implement a five year programme designed to increase the uptake of solar water heating (SWH) in New Zealand. The Operational Framework for Financial Assistance Package will govern participation in the programme.
Final date for comments: 23 April 2007
Steel
G/TBT/N/IND/32
India
Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2006
This order aims at ensuring conformity of steel and steel products to specified Indian Standards on consideration of minimizing power losses, safety and consumer health. The details on the ground on which a specified Indian Standard is proposed to be brought under mandatory certification are indicated in the last column of the table under Question No 8.
Final date for comments: 15 March 2007
Tires
G/TBT/N/MYS/7
Malaysia
Road Transport Act 1987, Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Rules 2007
Contains regulations on which specifications the different categories of pneumatic tyres must comply with.
Final date for comments: 6 April 2007
Toys
G/TBT/N/DEU/3
Germany
Fourteenth Ordinance amending the German Ordinance on Commodities
When producing rubber toys and balloons, N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances can form and be released from the rubber accelerators used in the process. Most N-nitrosamines are genotoxic and proved to be carcinogenic in animal experiments. Children are a particularly vulnerable risk group. Exposure must therefore be as minimal as possible according to the state of the art.
Final date for comments: 30 March 2007
Transportation
G/TBT/N/CAN/197
Canada
Proposed Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TDG Act, 1992) and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) are intended to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada.
Final date for comments: 26 April 2007
Vehicles
G/TBT/N/TPKM/45
2007-10-01
Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
Anti-theft VIN Regulations for Small Passenger Vehicles, Small Passenger-Cargo Dual-Purpose Vehicles, Small Cargo Vehicles and Ultra-Heavy Motorcycles
The Ministry of the Interior has proposed to enforce the anti-theft parts marking requirements to improve public order and reduce vehicle theft. The regulation covers small passenger vehicles, small passenger-cargo dual-purpose vehicles, small cargo vehicles and ultra-heavy motorcycles. It requires the marking of identification numbers (VIN) by domestic manufacturers, dealers or importers on specific designated major components.
Final date for comments: 31 March 2007
Wires and cables
G/TBT/N/BRA/234
2007-01-22
Brazil
Draft Ministerial Act Number 29, 18 January 2007
This Draft Technical Regulation lays down the mandatory conformity assessment procedures for PVC insulated electrical cables and flexible cords for voltages until 500V.
Final date for comments: 22 March 2007.
G/TBT/N/BRA/235
2007-01-22
Brazil
Draft Ministerial Act Number 31, 18 January 2007
This Draft Technical Regulation lays down the mandatory conformity assessment procedures for Ethylene-Propylene (EPR) insulated electrical cables and flexible cords for voltages until 500V.
Final date for comments: 22 March 2007
Wood- and Coal-fired systems
G/TBT/N/CHE/81
2007-07-01
Switzerland
Draft revision of the Ordinance on Air Pollution Control (OAPC, Amendment of 1 July 2007.)
Measures to combat particulates: tighter limit values for wood- and coal-fired systems and further adaptations in this context.
Final date for comments: 30 April 2007