WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/37 
19 February 2004 
 (04-0715) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF JANUARY 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 January 
2004, which includes a total of 61 notifications by 24 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/37 
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Member Notification and 
Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
G/TBT/N/ARG/151 13/01/2004 2.9.2 Bicycles To guarantee bicycle safety under 
foreseeable and normal conditions of 
use Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/152 
13/01/2004 2.9.2 Domestic sanitary or cleaning 
products Protection of human health and the 
environment Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/153 
21/01/2004 2.9.2 Wine products To give full effect to Law No. 25,163 Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/154 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 Food products – additives Protection of health Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/155 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 Water-based beverages, waters and 
aerated waters Adaptation of existing regulations to 
current market conditions and 
consumer protection 19/02/04 Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/156 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 Food products - Oils Protection of the environment 04/02/04 
G/TBT/N/BRA/146 
07/01/2004 2.9.2 Pre-packaged foodstuffs Labelling requirements and 
consumer’s safety Not specified
G/TBT/N/BRA/147 
08/01/2004 2.9.2 Pre-packaged foodstuffs Labelling requirements and 
consumer’s safety Not specifiedBrazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/148 
09/01/2004 2.9.2 Preparations used in animal feeding - 
dog, cat, pet, bird, poultry, cattle feed 
(HS 23.09) Protection of human and animal health 
and labelling requirements 29/02/04 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/84 
09/01/2004 5.6.2 Radio communications Equipment 
(ICS: 33.060.01) Protection of the network 02/04/04 
China, 
People's Republic of G/TBT/N/CHN/41 
06/01/2004 2.10.1 2603 2607 2608 2515 2516 6801 
6802 Protection of life and safety of human 
beings and environment.  To control diffusion of radioactivity Not 
applicable   G/TBT/GEN/N/37
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Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
G/TBT/N/COL/47 15/01/2004 5.6.2 All industrial and agricultural 
products Transparency;  to prevent potentially 
misleading practices in connection 
with the accreditation renewal 
procedure 31/03/04 
Colombia 
G/TBT/N/COL/48 
15/01/2004 2.9.2 No. 5 blocks (brick) Protect human life in zones of high 
seismic risk 31/03/04 
G/TBT/N/CRI/2 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 0706100010 Protection of human health and safety 
and of animal or plant life or health Following 
publication in the Official Journal La Gaceta 
G/TBT/N/CRI/3 23/01/2004 2.9.2 0702000000 Protection of human health and safety 
and of animal or plant life or health 23/03/04 Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/4 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 Raw milk and processed milk - 0401 Alignment with international 
regulations 23/03/04 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/30 
05/01/2004 2.9.2 Timber constructions Preparation for the future European 
harmonised standards for timber 
products 05/03/04 
G/TBT/N/EEC/46 
14/01/2004 2.9.2 Confectionery and beverages 
containing glycyrrhizinic acid Informing the consumer about the 
presence of glycyrrhizinic acid in 
confectionery and beverages, since glycyrrhizinic acid is likely to have consequences on certain consumers’ 
health 14/03/04 
G/TBT/N/EEC/47 
15/01/2004 2.9.2 Seeds of field beans To permit EU Member States to 
market seed of field beans subject to less stringent requirements for a limited period Not specifiedEuropean 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/48 
15/01/2004 2.9.2 Foods and foodstuffs with added 
phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols and/or phytostanol esters Consumer information; to ensure that 
the products reach their target groups and to prevent over-consumption 15/03/04  G/TBT/GEN/N/37 
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Member Notification and 
Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
G/TBT/N/EEC/49 21/01/2004 2.9.2 Foods for particular nutritional uses  To permit Member States to continue 
to allow in their territory the trade in 
products containing certain substances 
added for specific nutritional purposes 
in foods for particular nutritional uses 10/02/04 
G/TBT/N/EEC/50 
21/01/2004 2.9.2 Foods for particular nutritional uses To include additional substances in the 
annex to Directive 2001/15/EC which 
would reduce barriers to trade 10/02/04 
G/TBT/N/EEC/51 
21/01/2004 2.9.2 Mefluidide (pesticide active 
substance) Authorisation and placing on the 
market of plant protection products in 
order to protect human health and the 
environment 21/03/04 European 
Communities  
G/TBT/N/EEC/52 21/01/2004 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Chemicals To set high standards for protection of 
health and the environment while 
safeguarding the competitiveness of 
enterprises, preserving the internal market and improving the potential for 
product innovation 20/04/04 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/31 
27/01/2004 2.9.2 Cheese and speciality cheeses To update the regulations on cheeses 
and to improve consumer information 01/03/04 
G/TBT/N/GEO/3 
19/01/2004 2.9.2 Adoption of international and 
regional standards Harmonization of Georgian 
standardization system with 
international standards. Not specified
G/TBT/N/GEO/4 
19/01/2004 2.9.2 Georgian classificatory of Technical-
Economic information Facilitation of adoption of international 
classificatory in Georgia Not specifiedGeorgia 
G/TBT/N/GEO/5 
19/01/2004 2.9.2 Adoption of international standards 
for application in Georgia Harmonization of Georgian standards 
and technical regulations with 
international standards and regulation Not specified
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/1 
07/01/2004 2.9.2 Cigars, cigarettes Health protection 30/11/03   G/TBT/GEN/N/37
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Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
G/TBT/N/GUY/18 29/01/2004 2.9.2 Garments (ICS number 61.020) Protection of fraud or 
misrepresentation arising from 
misleading labelling and advertising 31/03/04 
Guyana 
G/TBT/N/GUY/19 
29/01/2004 2.9.2 Textiles (ICS number:  59.080.10) Prevention of fraud or 
misrepresentation arising from misleading labelling and advertising 31/03/04 
Hong Kong, 
China G/TBT/N/HKG/18 
16/01/2004 2.9.2 Prepackaged food products To facilitate consumers to make 
healthy food choices; to encourage food manufacturers to apply sound 
nutrition principles in the formulation 
of foods which would benefit public 
health;  and to regulate misleading or deceptive labels and claims 31/01/04 
G/TBT/N/ISR/32 
16/01/2004 5.6.2 Non-alcoholic beverages  
(ICS: 67.160.20  -  HS: 2009; 2202) Consumer protection 16/03/04 
G/TBT/N/ISR/33 
30/01/2004 5.6.2 Baby strollers  
(ICS: 97.190  -  HS: 8715) Consumer protection and safety 30/03/04 
G/TBT/N/ISR/34 
30/01/2004 5.6.2 Medical Syringes and Needles  
(ICS: 11.040.20  HS:  9018) Protection of human health 30/03/04 
G/TBT/N/ISR/35 
30/01/2004 5.6.2 Rubber condoms  
(ICS:  11.200 - HS: 4014.10.00) Protection of human health 30/03/04 Israel 
G/TBT/N/ISR/36 
30/01/2004 5.6.2 Adhesive tapes for electrical 
insulation purposes  (ICS: 29.035.20  -  HS: 5906.10;8546.10.90) Consumer safety and protection 30/03/04 
G/TBT/N/JPN/111 
07/01/2004 2.9.2 Creosote-oil-containing wood 
preservatives and repellents for wood, and woods treated with creosote oil or its mixture Evidence of carcinogenicity of 
creosote oil (containing dibenz(a,h)anthracene, benz(a)anthracene and benzo(a)pyrene) through dermal exposure was confirmed 15/02/04 
Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/112 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 Worcester Sauces   
(HS: 21.03.90.130 ) Protection of the consumers’ interest 06/04/04  G/TBT/GEN/N/37 
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Member Notification and 
Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
G/TBT/N/JPN/113 23/01/2004 2.9.2 Chilled Meat Ball   
(HS: 16.02.90 ) Protection of the consumers’ interest 06/04/04 
G/TBT/N/JPN/114 
23/01/2004 2.9.2 Chilled Hamburg Steak   
(HS: 16.02.90 ) Protection of the consumers’ interest 06/04/04 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/115 
27/01/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizer  
(HS: 3101, 3103,  3105) To establish or amend official 
specifications for fertilizers to meet the current needs of farmers and keep up 
with technological advance 23/02/04 
G/TBT/N/KOR/66 
12/01/2004 2.9.2 Hot water meters Articles 6 and 12 of the Measures Act 17/01/04 
G/TBT/N/KOR/67 
28/01/2004 2.9.2 Load cells Articles 6 and 12 of the Measures Act 28/02/04 
G/TBT/N/KOR/68 
29/01/2004 2.9.2 Fuel dispensers Articles 6 and 12 of the Measures Act 28/02/04 
G/TBT/N/KOR/69 
28/01/2004 2.9.2 Clinical thermometers Articles 6 and 12 of the Measures Act 28/02/04 Korea 
G/TBT/N/KOR/70 
28/01/2004 2.9.2 Sphygmomanometers Articles 6 and 12 of the Measures Act 28/02/04 
G/TBT/N/MEX/90 
14/01/2004 2.9.2 Matches To ensure personal safety and prevent 
practices that might mislead consumers or users 28/02/04 
Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/91 
14/01/2004 2.10.1 Trailers and semi-trailers To establish minimum safety 
specifications, an effective mechanism and a uniform language to prevent any 
loss of control that may affect the 
safety of road user Not 
applicable   G/TBT/GEN/N/37
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Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/35 
14/01/2004 2.9.2 Toilet Tissue Paper  
(ICS 01.040.85.080) To include changes in tolerances for 
dimensional requirements 22/12/03 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/16 
21/01/2004 2.9.2 Construction Products - Bitumen and 
bituminous binders  (HS 2714, ICS 91.100.50) To incorporate the national parameters 
arising from climatic conditions into the document to meet market needs 21/03/03 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/38 
20/01/2004 2.9.2 HS: 87.16  ICS:  43.080.10 Consumer safety Not specified
G/TBT/N/CHE/35 
22/01/2004 2.9.2 Chemical substances and 
preparations Harmonization with EU legislation on 
chemicals;  maintaining or improving 
the level of protection against the 
harmful effects that may be caused by 
chemicals 22/03/04 
G/TBT/N/CHE/36 
22/01/2004 2.9.2 Biocide Products To incorporate the Directive 98/8/EC 
into Swiss legislation; To improve the 
level of protection for the general 
public, the professional and industrial 
users and the environment 22/03/04 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/37 
22/01/2004 2.9.2 Chemical substances and 
preparations Harmonization with EU legislation as 
well as international agreements and 
decisions; To protect general population, employees and the environment against the harmful 
effects caused by particularly 
hazardous substances. 22/03/04 
G/TBT/N/THA/124 
21/01/2004 2.9.2 Internal combustion engines (ICS: 
27.020), transport exhaust emissions (ICS: 13.040.50);  HS: 8703 Safety requirement and environmental 
protection 21/03/04 
Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/125 
21/01/2004 2.9.2 Internal combustion engines (ICS:  
27.020), transport exhaust emissions (ICS:  13.040.50);  HS:  8703 Safety requirement and environmental 
protection 21/03/04  G/TBT/GEN/N/37 
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Member Notification and 
Date of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline for 
comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/126 23/01/2004 2.9.2 Electrical appliances and electronic 
equipment (HS Chapter 84 and 85;  
ICS:  31.020 and 97.030) Trade facilitation 23/03/04 
Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/127 
29/01/2004 2.9.2 Electrical appliances and electronic 
equipment To prevent the danger that may inflict 
upon the persons, animals, properties or environment and to comply with the Basel Convention 29/03/04 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/17 
16/01/2004 2.9.2 Lead-Acid Starter Batteries  
(ICS 29.220.20) To protect the consumer or user 
against danger to health or safety by ensuring a product of acceptable quality 17/02/04 
United 
Kingdom G/TBT/N/GBR/11 
28/01/2004 2.9.2 Any unlicensed medicinal product 
consisting of or containing any 
Senecio  species, other than those 
intended for external use only Public safety 30/04/04 
 
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