G/TBT/N/JOR/55  
2 February 2024  
(24-0836) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  JORDAN  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO)  
Tel: +962 6 5301225, Fax: +962 6 5301249  
E-mail: jsmo@jsmo.gov.jo  
Website: http://www.jsmo.gov.jo/  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle commen ts 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [  ], 2.10.1 [X], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other : Article 2.10  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN  where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Food 
technology (ICS code(s): 67)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  ENERGY 
DRINKS; (6 page(s), in Arabic)  
6. Description of content:  This Technical regulation specifies the requirements that must 
be met in non -alcoholic energy drinks ready for human consumption and does not include 
drinks for athletes  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent  problems where 
applicable:  1. Define and regulate the composition of energy drinks to ensure consumer 
safety and health, many energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and other 
stimulants, raising concerns about potential health risks. Establishing c lear technical 
regulation can mitigate these risks, ensuring safer consumption.  
2. Set labelling requirements for energy drinks to provide consumers with transparent 
information about ingredients, nutritional content, and potential side effects, Consumers 
should have access to comprehensive information to make informed choices. Clear 
labelling can assist individuals, especially those sensitive to caffeine or other ingredients, 
in making appropriate consumption decisions.  
3. Address urgent problems associated with excessive consumption, such as adverse 
health effects or potential addiction to energy drinks. Instances of adverse effects, 
including cardiac issues or caffeine -related emergencies, have been reported due to 
excessive consumption.  Standardization aims to mitigate these urgent health concerns.  
4. Establish maximum limits for key ingredients like caffeine, taurine, or other stimulating 
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  risks associated  with excessive intake, including heart palpitations, increased blood 
pressure, or potential adverse effects on mental health.  
This technical regulation lies in the need to protect consumers from potential health risks 
associated with energy drink consumpt ion, especially considering the rising popularity 
and consumption rates globally.; Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:   
- Australian Standard 2/4/6, Composition of caffeine beverages.  
- Government of Canada, Provisional Marketing A uthorization Category Specific Guidance, 
Caffeinated Energy Drinks, December 2013  
- Egyptian Standard 4244/2020, Energy Drinks.  
- Lebanese Standard Specification 802/2018, Energy Drinks.  
- Gulf Standard 1016/2015, Microbiological Standards for Commodities and Foodstuffs.  
- Gulf Standard 2538/2017, maximum limits for ethyl alcohol (ethanol) residues in foods.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  16 November 2023  
Proposed date of entry into force:  16 May 2024  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO)  
WTO/TBT Enquiry Point  
Tel: +962 6 5301225  
Fax: +962 6 5301249  
E-mail: enquiry@jsmo.gov.jo  
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