WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/45 
22 October 2004 
 (04-4491) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2004 
 
Note by the Secretariat  
 
  
   
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of all notifications issued during the month of 
September 2004, which includes a total of 51 new notifications by 18 Members.   This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  G/TBT/GEN/N/45 
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Member Notification and date 
of circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BRA/158 02/09/2004 2.9.2 Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly 
wound coils, of iron or non-alloy steel (HS 
7213);  Other bars and rods of iron or non-
alloy steel, not further worked than forged, 
hot rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded (HS 7214) Labelling requirements 09/09/2004 
G/TBT/N/BRA/159 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified 
wines (HS 2204); Vermouth and other wine 
of fresh grapes flavoured with plants or 
aromatic substances (HS 2205); Spirits 
obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc, Cognac, Grappa (HS 220820); Grape must, unfermented and containing added 
spirit (18% vol at 20ºC), added with sugar 
(not less than 100g/l) and not containing 
other sweetening matter (HS 2009); Grape juice (including grape must), sweetened or not (HS 200960); Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid (HS 2209) Labelling requirements 27/09/2004 
G/TBT/N/BRA/160 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic 
strength by volume of less than 80% vol. (HS 2208) Protection of consumer’s health, 
labelling requirements and prevention of deceptive practices 13/10/2004 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/161 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Vegetable waxes, carnauba  
(wax and powder) (HS 152100) Labelling requirements 27/07/2004 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/59 
07/09/2004 2.9.2 Energy Consumption Products Environmental protection and 
energy conservation Not 
applicable   G/TBT/GEN/N/45
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Comments 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/59 
14/09/2004 Not 
speci-
fied Agricultural, agri-food and agro-industrial 
products To establish the administrative 
procedures for the development, 
adoption and implementation of 
technical regulations and 
sanitary and phytosanitary measures in the agri-food sector by Colombian national bodies Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DNK/43 
08/09/2004 2.9.2 Fishing vessels with a length of 15 meter 
Lpp or more Referring to SOLAS Chapter V, 
MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV and 
MARPOL 73/78 Annex V, amended by resolution MEPC 89(45) 01/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/DNK/44 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 Buildings and construction products To reduce the total consumption 
of energy in new buildings by 
25-30 percent compared to the 
objective in the existing 
regulations. Also the regulations implement directive 2002/91 15/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/DNK/45 
27/09/2004 2.9.2 Inflatable life rafts for recreational craft 
offered for rent The life rafts are a lightweight 
version of the SOLAS life raft 
with reduced equipment Not specifiedDenmark 
G/TBT/N/DNK/46 
24/09/2004 2.9.2 Ships’ navigation lights The COLREG does not contain 
technical requirements on 
construction and approval of navigation lights. The purpose 
of the regulation is to regulate 
what is missing in the COLREG Not specified
G/TBT/N/SLV/45 
08/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Drinking water  
(HS tariff heading 2201) Protection of human health 07/11/2004 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/46 
08/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Salt for human consumption  
(HS tariff heading 2501) Protection of human and dental 
health 07/11/2004  G/TBT/GEN/N/45 
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/SLV/47 08/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Food preparations containing natural honey 
(ICS 67.180) Protection of human health 07/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/SLV/48 
08/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Bee pollen  
(ICS 65.140) Protection of human health 07/11/2004 El Salvador  
G/TBT/N/SLV/49 
08/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Unripened cheese  
(HS tariff heading 0406) Protection of human health 07/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/FRA/35 
27/09/2004 2.9.2 Heating and ventilation installations, 
electrical installations, and fire hose reels integrate technical innovations 
and behavioural development;  
improve the readability of the 
text by adapting it to changes in 
practical application; ensure 
consistency in these areas with 
regulations concerning other branches of activity 26/11/2004 
France 
G/TBT/N/FRA/36 
27/09/2004 2.9.2 Packaging for potentially infectious 
healthcare waste (particularly plastic drums and jerrycans, and boxes and small 
containers for sharp items) Safety of healthcare personnel, 
personnel responsible for disposing of waste, and the 
general population 15/11/2004 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/14 
01/09/2004 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) No. 65.100 To establish requirements for 
paraquat dichloride technical concentrate produced in Guatemala or abroad and used as a raw material in the manufacture of weed killers 29/10/2004 
Hong Kong, 
China G/TBT/N/HKG/23 
08/09/2004 2.9.2 New protective helmets to be sold in Hong 
Kong.  (HKHS Code – 6506 1090) Safety seat belt fitted to motor vehicles to be sold in Hong Kong.  
(HKHS Code – 8708 2100) Updating of the current 
standards of these commodities also helps to enhance safety of the users 15/11/2004   G/TBT/GEN/N/45
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of circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ISR/62 15/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Drinking water supply systems  
(ICS: 13.060.20; 13.060.50; 25.220.60:  
91.140.60) Protection of human health 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/63 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 (ICS: 13.060.20 ;71.100.80) 
 (HS: 2806.10.00; 2801.10.00;2828.90.00;2826;2814.20.00;2815;2828.10.00) Protection of human health 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/64 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 Electrical accessories 
(ICS: 29.240.20 - HS: 8544) Consumer safety 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/65 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 Overhead electrical conductors 
(ICS: 29.240.20 - HS: 8544) Consumer safety 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/66 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 Electrical drives for domestic appliances   
 (ICS: 13.120; 91.060.50 - HS: 8204.20) Consumer safety 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/67 
15/09/2004 5.6.2 Plugs and socket outlets      
(ICS: 29.120.30 - HS: 8536) Consumer safety 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/68 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 Abrasive products 
(ICS: 25.100.70  -  HS: 6804) Consumer safety 14/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/69 
22/09/2004 2.9.2 LPG cylinders  
(ICS: 75.200 - HS: 23.020.30) Consumer safety and protection 21/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/ISR/70 
22/09/2004 5.6.2 Domestic cooking and baking gas 
appliances 
(ICS: 97.040.20 - HS: 7321) Consumer safety 21/11/2004 Israel 
G/TBT/N/ISR/71 
22/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Valves 
(ICS: 23.600 - HS: 8481.80) Consumer safety 21/11/2004 
Italy G/TBT/N/ITA/6 
28/09/2004 2.9.2 Precious stones To protect customers when they 
buy precious stones or jewels 
made with precious stones. 30/11/2004 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/100 
01/09/2004 2.9.2 New motor vehicles To protect the environment 23/10/2004  G/TBT/GEN/N/45 
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/NLD/64 20/09/2004 2.9.2 Animal Feed The reason for replacing the 
current GMP standard is  to 
certify business separately for 
these standards 01/11/2004 
Netherlands 
G/TBT/N/NLD/65 
23/09/2004 2.9.2 Methods for testing the tar, nicotine and 
carbon monoxide content of cigarettes and 
hand-rolling tobacco To comply with the tar standard 01/11/2004 
Norway G/TBT/N/NOR/2 
29/09/2004 2.9.2 Heat meters  20/12/2004 
G/TBT/N/LCA/27 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Rum 
(HS 2208.401 - ICS 67.160.10) Quality, and to ensure that rum 
producers in Saint Lucia meet 
the requirements of the 
international market 23/10/2004 
G/TBT/N/LCA/28 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Christmas Tree lights and other decorative 
lighting outfits To ensure minimum acceptable 
levels of reliability, performance 
and safety 23/10/2004 
G/TBT/N/LCA/29 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Carbonated Beverages 
(ICS 67.160.10) To establish quality, safety and 
minimum hygienic conditions 
for carbonated beverages 23/10/2004 
G/TBT/N/LCA/30 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Tyres To provide adequate 
information to tyre 
dealers/manufactures and 
purchasers/consumers for the safe operational performance of 
pneumatic tyres used on the 
motor vehicles 23/10/2004 Saint Lucia 
G/TBT/N/LCA/31 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Brewery Products 
(ICS 67.160.10) To set levels of composition and 
quality that are generally acceptable to consumers and 
meet the requirements of 
regulatory authorities 23/10/2004 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/42 
02/09/2004 2.9.2 Feedstuff derived from genetically 
modified organisms Health, Consumer Information 30/10/2004   G/TBT/GEN/N/45
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Comments 
Switzerland  G/TBT/N/CHE/43 27/09/2004 2.9.2 Spirit drinks Prevention of deceptive 
practices 26/11/2004 
The Separate 
Customs 
Territory of 
Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu G/TBT/N/TPKM/16 
07/09/2004 2.10.1 
5.7.1 Fuming essential oil products  
(CCCN 3307.49.00) Safety Requirements to protect 
consumers and prevent further 
tragic accidents 10/09/2004 
G/TBT/N/THA/158 
21/09/2004 2.9.2 Telecommunications.  Audio and Video 
Engineering  (HS Chapter:  8526 - ICS:  33) Trade facilitation 20/11/2004 
Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/159 
21/09/2004 2.9.2 Telecommunications.  Audio and Video 
Engineering (HS Chapter:  8526 -  ICS:  33) Trade facilitation 20/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/75 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Flight guidance systems   
(HS 88 - ICS 49.090) To protect human life and health 12/10/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/76 
03/09/2004 2.9.2 Methyl Bromide  
(HS 3808 - ICS 13.040) Protection of the environment 12/10/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/77 
15/09/2004 2.9.2 Highway and non-road engines  
(HS 8408 - ICS 43) To benefit public health and 
welfare and the environment 29/10/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/78 
20/09/2004 2.9.2 Motor vehicle safety standards: Tire 
pressure monitoring systems; controls and displays  (HS 8703 - ICS 43) To benefit public health and 
welfare 15/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/79 
20/09/2004 5.6.2 Nuclear equipment and radioactive 
materials  (HS 2844 - ICS 13.300) To benefit public health and 
welfare and the environment 30/11/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/80 
22/09/2004 2.9.2 Switches for Air Bags   
(HS  8703 - ICS 43.040). Protection of human Life and 
health 16/11/2004 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/81 
22/09/2004 2.9.2 Anthropomorphic Test Device   
(HS  8703 - ICS 43.020) Protection of human life and 
health 15/11/2004 
 
 
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