WTO TBT Notifications 2015
1,995 TBT notifications distributed in 2015 (3.0% of all TBT records), filed by 77 members. Most active: United States of America (285), Ecuador (126), Brazil (112), China (110), Uganda (100).
Showing the newest 30 of 1,995 records.
| Distributed | Domain | Notifying member | Document symbol | Title | HS codes |
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| TBT | United States of America | G/TBT/N/USA/1049/Add.1 | TITLE: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Update to the Refrigerant Management Requirements Under the Clean Air Act; Extension of Comment PeriodAGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment periodSUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register on 9 November 2015, proposing to update service practices that reduce emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants as well as extend them, as appropriate, to non-ozone-depleting substitute refrigerants. The 9 November 2015, proposal provided for a 60-day public comment period ending 8 January 2016. EPA received requests from the public to extend this comment period. This document extends the comment period for 17 days, from 8 January 2016, to 25 January 2016.DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA- HQ-OAR-2015-0453, must be received on or before 25 January 2016. | — | |
| TBT | United States of America | G/TBT/N/USA/1054 | National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset 2016 Amendments to the National List (5 pages, in English) | 292310, 292320, 292330 | |
| TBT | United States of America | G/TBT/N/USA/855/Add.1 | TITLE: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated EquipmentAGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT)ACTION: Final ruleSUMMARY: This final rule amends the rear license plate holder requirements contained in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108; "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The final rule expands upon the proposal in the NPRM and allows license plates on all motor vehicles to be mounted on a plane up to 30 degrees upward from vertical if the upper edge of the license plate is not more than 1.2 meters (47.25 inches) from the ground. Previously, the maximum allowable upward mounting angle was 15 degrees beyond vertical. This final rule increases harmonization with existing requirements in European regulations. Additionally, this final rule increases a manufacturer's design flexibility while providing opportunity to decrease cost without compromising safety.DATES: Effective 14 June 2016, with optional early compliance as discussed below.Petitions for Reconsideration: Petitions for reconsideration of this final rule must be received not later than 1 February 2016. | — | |
| TBT | Hungary | G/TBT/N/HUN/31 | Proposal for Government Decree on the amendment of Government Decree No. 39/2013 (of 14 February 2013) on the manufacture, placement on the market and control of tobacco products, combined warnings and the detailed rules for the application of the health-protection fine (21 pages, in Hungarian) | 24 | |
| TBT | Moldova, Republic of | G/TBT/N/MDA/29 | The draft Law "On Amendment and Supplementing Certain Acts" (5 pages, Romanian and Russian languages) | — | |
| TBT | Moldova, Republic of | G/TBT/N/MDA/30 | The draft Law "On Market Surveillance" (37 pages, in Romanian and Russian languages) | — | |
| TBT | United States of America | G/TBT/N/USA/1014/Add.3 | TITLE: Toys: Determination Regarding Heavy Elements Limits for Unfinished and Untreated WoodAGENCY: U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionACTION: Final ruleSUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission, or "CPSC") is issuing a final rule determining that unfinished and untreated trunk wood does not contain heavy elements that would exceed the limits specified in the Commission's toy standard, ASTM F963-11. Based on this determination, unfinished and untreated trunk wood in toys does not require third party testing for the heavy element limits in ASTM F963.DATES: The rule is effective on 19 January 2016. | — | |
| TBT | United States of America | G/TBT/N/USA/661/Add.4 | TITLE: Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedure for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products: Notice of Data Availability; Request for InformationAGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of EnergyACTION: Notice of data availability (NODA); request for information (RFI)SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is currently weighing whether and how to regulate the energy efficiency of certain refrigeration products such as wine chillers and beverage centers (collectively, "coolers"). These "miscellaneous refrigeration products" ("MREFs") include coolers that do not operate using a conventional compressor/condenser-based system, particularly those products that use a thermoelectric-based refrigeration system. In support of this effort, DOE has collected and analyzed a variety of data to better understand the composition of the MREF industry and its products. To ensure its understanding of this market and its products, DOE is requesting additional information from the public related to the manufacturers of thermoelectric-based MREFs.DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the NODA no later than 14 January 2016. Details regarding the data referenced in this document are provided in docket EERE-2011-BT-STD- 0043, available at http://www.regulations.gov | 841810 | |
| TBT | Argentina | G/TBT/N/ARG/150/Add.4 | ; ; ;Dietetic foods or foods for special dietary uses and gluten-free foods ; ;Please be advised that the National Drug, Food and Medical Technology Administration (ANMAT) has adopted the "Guidelines for the sanitary registration of gluten-free foods", pursuant to Resolution No. 10408/2015, and the "Guidelines for audits of establishments engaged in the manufacture of gluten-free foods" and the "Checklist for audits of establishments engaged in the manufacture of gluten-free foods", pursuant to Resolution No. 10410/2015. ; ;Punto Focal de la República Argentina ;Dirección Nacional de Comercio Interior ;Avda. Julio A. Roca 651, Piso 4°, Sector 2 (C1067ABB) ;Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires ;Tel.:_x0009_54 11 4349 4067 ;Fax: _x0009_54 11 4349 4072 ;E-mail: _x0009_focalotc@mecon.gov.ar ;Text available at: ;http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/registro_arg03.php ;https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/TBT/ARG/15_4964_00_s.pdf ; ; | — | |
| TBT | Argentina | G/TBT/N/ARG/297/Add.2 | ; ; ;Low-voltage electrical products ; ;Please be advised that, pursuant to Secretariat of Trade Resolution No. 686/2015, Articles 2, 18, 26 and 28 of Secretariat of Trade Resolution No. 508/2015 (G/TBT/N/ARG/297), as amended by Secretariat of Trade Resolution No. 559/2015 (G/TBT/N/ARG/297/Add.1), have been redrafted. ; ;Punto Focal de la República Argentina ;Dirección Nacional de Comercio Interior ;Avda. Julio A. Roca 651, Piso 4°, Sector 2 (C1067ABB) ;Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires ;Tel.:_x0009_54 11 4349 4067 ;Fax: _x0009_54 11 4349 4072 ;E-mail: _x0009_focalotc@mecon.gov.ar ;Text available at: ;http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/registro_arg10.php ;https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/TBT/ARG/15_4965_00_s.pdf ; ; | — | |
| TBT | Argentina | G/TBT/N/ARG/297/Add.3 | ; ; ;Low-voltage electrical products ; ;Please be advised that Secretariat of Trade Resolution No. 681/2015 supplements Secretariat of Trade Resolution No. 508/2015 and amendments thereto with the following provision: "Article 1 – For the purpose of the entry into the country of components to be used in the manufacture or assembly of a product, the Directorate-General of Customs, attached to the Federal Public Revenue Administration, an autonomous body within the Ministry of Economy and Production, may clear these goods upon submission of a sworn declaration from the domestic manufacturer…". ; ;Secretariat of Trade Resolution No. 508/2015 and the amendments thereto were notified in document G/TBT/N/ARG/297 and addenda 1 and 2 thereto. ; ;Punto Focal de la República Argentina ;Dirección Nacional de Comercio Interior ;Avda. Julio A. Roca 651, Piso 4°, Sector 2 (C1067ABB) ;Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires ;Tel.:_x0009_54 11 4349 4067 ;Fax: _x0009_54 11 4349 4072 ;E-mail: _x0009_focalotc@mecon.gov.ar ;Text available at: ;http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/registro_arg10.php ;https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/TBT/ARG/15_4966_00_s.pdf ; ; | — | |
| TBT | Ecuador | G/TBT/N/ECU/19/Add.11 | ; ; ;By means of this Addendum No. 11, the Republic of Ecuador advises that Corrigendum No. 1 to the second revision (2R) of Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 022 "Labelling of processed and packaged food products" of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (INEN), notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/19/Add.10 of 6 January 2015, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 15 368 of 12 November 2015, of the Under-Secretariat for Quality of the Ministry of Industry and Productivity, published in Official Journal No. 646 of 11 November 2015. ; ;Text available from: ;Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad (Ministry of Industry and Productivity) ;Subsecretaría de la Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality) ;Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación (National Notification Authority) ;Contact person: Marlon Martínez B. ;Yánez Pinzón N26-12, entre Av. Colón y La Niña ;Quito, Ecuador ;Tel.:_x0009_(+593-2) 394-8760, Ext. 2358/2255 ;Email:_x0009_PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec/mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec ; | — | |
| TBT | Mexico | G/TBT/N/MEX/297 | PROY-NOM-231-SSA1-2015, Artículos de alfarería vidriada, cerámica vidriada, porcelana y artículos de vidrio. Límites máximos permisibles de plomo y cadmio solubles. Método de ensayo (Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-231-SSA1-2015: Glazed pottery ware, glazed ceramic ware, porcelain ware and glass ware. Maximum permissible soluble lead and cadmium limits. Test method) (13 pages, in Spanish) ; | 691110, 691200, 701310, 701349 | |
| TBT | China | G/TBT/N/CHN/1159 | National Standard of the P.R.C., Crushing Equipment - Safety Requirements (8 pages, in Chinese) | 8474 | |
| TBT | China | G/TBT/N/CHN/1160 | National Standard of the P.R.C., Filter - Safety Requirements (13 pages, in Chinese) | 842129 | |
| TBT | China | G/TBT/N/CHN/1161 | National Standard of the P.R.C. Technical Code for Safety of Stationary Gas Power Engine | 840790, 840890, 841181, 841182 | |
| TBT | China | G/TBT/N/CHN/145/Rev.2 | National Standard of the P.R. C., Motorcycle Tyres (7 pages, in Chinese) | 401140 | |
| TBT | China | G/TBT/N/CHN/248/Rev.1 | National Standard of the P.R. C., Inner Tube of Pneumatic Tyres - Part 2: Inner Tube of Motorcycle Tyres (7 pages, in Chinese) | 401140 | |
| TBT | Japan | G/TBT/N/JPN/511 | Designation of "Shitei Yakubutsu" (designated substances), based on the provision of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetics (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") (1960, Law No.145) (1 page, in English) | 292146, 292231, 292630, 293295, 293355, 293372, 293491, 293945 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/898 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 4548-5:2014 (ISO 4548-5:2013) "Methods of test for full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines - Part 5: Test for cold start simulation and hydraulic pulse durability " (8 pages, in English) | 842123 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/900 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 4548-9:2008 (ISO 4548-9:2008) "Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines - Part 9: Inlet and Outlet Anti-Drain Valve Tests" (10 pages, in English) | 840991, 840999, 842123 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/901 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 4548-12:2008 (ISO 4548-12:2000) "Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines - Part 12: Filtration Efficiency Using Particle Counting, and Contaminant Retention Capacity" (26 pages, in English) | 842123, 842129, 903120 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/902 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 4548-13:2014 (ISO 4548-13:2013) "Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines - Part 13: Static Burst Pressure Test for Composite Filter Housings" (5 pages, in English) | 841330, 842123, 842129, 903120 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/903 | Draft of Technical Regulation for No. (ISO 4548-15:2014) "Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines - Part 15 : Vibration Fatigue Test for Composite Filter Housings" (7 pages, in English) ; | 842123, 903120 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/904 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 4548-4:2008 (ISO 4548-4:1997) "Methods of Test for Full-Flow Lubricating Oil Filters for Internal Combustion Engines - Part 4: Initial Particle Retention Efficiency, Life and Cumulative Efficiency (Gravimetric Method)" (30 pages, in English) | 842123, 842129 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/905 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 5673-1:2007 (ISO 5673-1:2005) "Agricultural Tractors and Machinery - Power Take-Off Drive Shafts and Power-Input Connection - Part 1: General Manufacturing and Safety Requirements" (19 pages, in English) | 843320, 848310 | |
| TBT | Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of | G/TBT/N/SAU/906 | Transfer from Standard to Technical Regulation for No. SASO ISO 5700:2015 (ISO 5700:2013) "Tractors for Agriculture and Forestry - Roll-Over Protective Structures - Static Test Method and Acceptance Conditions" (39 pages, in English) | 870130, 870194, 870195 | |
| TBT | European Union | G/TBT/N/EU/329/Corr.1 | In the notification G/TBT/N/EU/329 , Item 4 should read:Four chemical substances:bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), (EC No. 204-211-0, CAS No. 117-81-7, HS code 2917.32)dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (EC No. 201-557-4, CAS No. 84-74-2, HS code 2917.34)benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (EC No. 201-622-7, CAS No. 85-68-7, HS code 2917.34) anddiisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (EC No. 201-553-2, CAS No. 84-69-5, HS code 2917.34) | 291732, 291734 | |
| TBT | European Union | G/TBT/N/EU/330 | Draft Commission Regulation refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health (3 pages + 2 pages of annex, in English) | 190190, 210690 | |
| TBT | European Union | G/TBT/N/EU/331 | Draft Commission Regulation refusing to authorise a health claim made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health (4 pages + 2 pages of annex, in English) | 210690, 300390, 300660 |
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