WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/GEN/N/28
16 May 2003
(03-2632)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2003
Note by the Secretariat
In the Second Triennial Review of the Operation 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 ofApril 2003, which includes a total of 64 notifications by 14 Members.This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members
and to their rights and obligations under the WTOG/TBT/GEN/N/28
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/BRA/108
08/04/032.9.2 Dairy products (HS: 04.01) Consumer’s health and safety 26/03/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/109
11/04/032.9.2 Gaseous fuel measurement systems
(HS: 90.26, 90.28, 90.32)Consumer safety 31/05/03Brazil
G/TBT/N/BRA/110
11/04/032.9.2 Sanitizing Products (HS: 34.01, 34.02) Labelling requirements 25/04/03
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/65
17/04/035.6.2 Radio apparatus (ICS: 33.060,
03.120.20)Protection of the network 26/06/03
G/TBT/N/CHN/17
25/04/035.7.1 Used mechanical and electrical
products under HS chapters 73, 74, 75,
78, 79, 80, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90,
95;  Used tyres to China under HS
chapter 40To guarantee the safety, sanitary and
environmental compliance of the
imported used mechanical and
electrical products with the national
compulsory requirements of relevant
technical regulationsNot available
G/TBT/N/CHN/18
25/04/035.7.1 Used mechanical and electrical
products under HS chapters 73, 74, 75,
78, 79, 80, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90,
95;  Used tyres to China under HSchapter 40To protect the life and health of human
beings, environment, the safety of
property, prevent deceptive practices,
and guarantee the safety, sanitary andenvironmental complianceNot availableChina,
People's
Republic of
G/TBT/N/CHN/19
29/04/035.6.2 Used mechanical and electrical
products under HS chapters
73,74,75,78,79,80,84,85,86,87,88,89,9
0,95;  Used tyres under HS chapter 40To protect the life and health of human
being, environment, the safety of
property, prevent from deceptive
practices, and guarantee the safety,
sanitary & environmental compliance28/06/03
Czech
RepublicG/TBT/N/CZE/69
11/04/032.9.2 Cultural objects To create conditions necessary for the
Czech legal system to be fully
compatible with EC legislation in the
field of prevention and return of
cultural objects unlawfully removedfrom the territory of the Czech
Republic.30/09/03
G/TBT/N/SLV/14
11/04/032.9.2 Raw propolis Quality 10/06/03 El Salvador
G/TBT/N/SLV/15
11/04/032.9.2 Mixed-cement mortar Compressive strength of mixed-
cement mortar10/06/03G/TBT/GEN/N/28
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/SLV/16
14/04/032.9.2 Masonry cement Establish specifications for masonry
cement13/06/03
G/TBT/N/SLV/17
14/04/032.9.2 Mixed hydraulic cement Establish specifications for mixed
hydraulic cement13/06/03
G/TBT/N/SLV/18
14/04/032.9.2 Hydraulic cement Establish specifications for the
performance of mixed hydraulic
cement13/06/03
G/TBT/N/SLV/19
14/04/032.9.2 Portland cement Establish specifications for portland
cement13/06/03
G/TBT/N/SLV/20
14/04/032.9.2 Service stations (petrol stations) and
tanks for private useEstablish technical specifications for
service stations (petrol stations) and
tanks for private use13/06/03
G/TBT/N/SLV/21
24/04/032.9.2 Instant coffee Establish quality standards for instant
coffee23/06/03El Salvador
G/TBT/N/SLV/22
24/04/032.9.2 Roasted and ground coffee Establish quality standards for roasted
and ground coffee23/06/03
G/TBT/N/HUN/8
16/04/032.9.2
5.6.2XVI. - Machinery, devices 90.18 Accession to the European Union,
legal harmonisation15/04/03
G/TBT/N/HUN/9
16/04/032.9.2
5.6.2Certain dangerous materials and
preparations: VI. (Chemical materials)
/2801-3824/Accession to the European Union,
legal harmonization10/04/03
G/TBT/N/HUN/10
16/04/032.9.2
5.6.2Certain dangerous materials and
preparations:  VI. (Chemical materials)/2801-3824/Accession to the European Union,
legal harmonization10/04/03
G/TBT/N/HUN/11
16/04/032.9.2 Certain dangerous materials and
preparations: VI. (Chemical materials)
/2801-3824/Accession to the European Union,
legal harmonization10/04/03
G/TBT/N/HUN/12
16/04/032.9.2 Certain dangerous materials and
preparations:  VI. (Chemical materials)/2801-3824Accession to the European Union,
legal harmonization10/04/03Hungary
G/TBT/N/HUN/13
24/04/032.9.2
5.6.2XVI. - Machinery, devices 90.18 Accession to the European Union,
legal harmonization10/05/03G/TBT/GEN/N/28
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
Hungary G/TBT/N/HUN/14
29/04/032.9.2
5.6.2Heavy fuel oil 2710 1941 02, 2710
1945, 2710 1949. Gas oil: 2710 1951,
2710 1955, 2710 1961, 2710 1963,
2710 1965, 2710 1969Accession to the European Union legal
harmonizationNot specified
G/TBT/N/ISR/16
24/04/035.6.2 Dishwashing machines
ICS: 97.040.40 – HS: 844.11Environmental and consumer
protection23/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/17
25/04/035.6.2 Wooden doorsets
ICS: 91.060.50 – HS: 4418.20Consumer safety and protection 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/18
24/04/035.6.2 Washing machines
ICS: 97.060.40 – HS: 8450.11Environmental and consumer
protection23/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/19
25/04/035.6.2 Concrete wall blocks -
ICS: 91.060.10; 91.100.30
HS: 6810.11Consumer protection and safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/20
24/04/035.6.2 Incandescent lamps
ICS: 29.140.20  – HS: 8539Consumer protection and safety 23/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/21
25/04/035.6.2 Incandescent lamps
ICS: 29.140.20  – HS: 9405; 8539Consumer protection and safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/22
25/04/035.6.2 Incandescent lamps
ICS: 29.140.20  – HS: 8539Consumer protection and safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/23
25/04/035.6.2 Circuit breakers
ICS: 29.120.50 - HS: 8536.20Consumer safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/24
25/04/035.6.2 Electric water heaters
ICS: 91.140.65 - HS: 8516.10Consumer safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/25
25/04/035.6.2 Transportable gas cylinders
ICS: 23.020.30 -  HS: 7311;  7613Consumer safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/26
25/04/035.6.2 Motor-operated hand-held electric
tools -  ICS: 25.140.20 -  HS: 8467Consumer safety 24/06/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/27
25/04/035.6.2 Domestic cooking and baking gas
appliances
ICS: 97.040.20 -  HS: 7321Consumer safety 24/06/03Israel
G/TBT/N/ISR/28
25/04/035.6.2 Fire extinguishers
ICS: 13.220.10 - HS: 8424.10Environmental protection and
consumer safety24/06/03
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/77
07/04/032.9.2 Motor operated whirlpool bathtub
appliances designed for using installed
in residential bathtubsPreventing hazards to the lives or
bodies of consumers30/04/03G/TBT/GEN/N/28
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/JPN/78
08/04/032.9.2
5.6.2Drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics,
medical devices and blood productsTo improve measures to ensure safety
of biological products, in accordance
with advanced technologies which can
be applied to developing newbiologicals such as cell/tissue based
products30/04/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/79
10/04/032.9.2
5.6.2Motor vehicles
(HS: 87.01-05)To prevent environmental pollution by
Nitrogen Oxides (Nox), Particulate
Matter (PM) etc31/05/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/80
22/04/032.9.2 Vinegar
(HS: 22.09.00)Protection of the consumers' interest 30/06/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/81
22/04/032.9.2 Vegetable oils and fats
(HS: 15.07-15.15)Protection of the consumers' interest 30/06/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/82
22/04/032.9.2 Refined lard
(HS: 15.01)Protection of the consumers' interest 30/06/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/83
22/04/032.9.2 Retortable pouched foods Protection of the consumers' interest 30/06/03Japan
G/TBT/N/JPN/84
22/04/032.9.2 Prepared frozen foods Protection of the consumers' interest 30/06/03
Korea G/TBT/N/KOR/49
10/04/032.9.2 Living Modified Organisms Protection of the environment and
human health31/05/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/51
01/04/032.9.2 Pressure gauges (manometers) with
elastic measuring elementsEstablish metrological requirements
for pressure gauges with elastic
measuring elements and provide more
precise and reliable technical
characteristics in order to preventdeceptive practices and ensure
measuring accuracy in commercial
transactions17/05/03
Mexico
G/TBT/N/MEX/52
01/04/032.9.2 Road tankers used to transport
compressed gasProtection of human safety, the
environment and communication
routes13/05/03G/TBT/GEN/N/28
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/MEX/53
07/04/035.6.2 Products subject to regulation by the
Ministry of Communications and
Transport, through the Federal
Telecommunications CommissionTo ensure and improve the efficiency
of communication systems with a view
to protecting general communication
routes and user safety and preventingany damage or harmful interference20/04/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/54
15/04/032.10.1 Imported beans for consumption To protect the phytosanitary quality of
imported beans for consumption,
given the high risk of the introduction,
establishment and spread of quarantine
pests in national territoryNot
applicable
G/TBT/N/MEX/55
16/04/032.9.2 Non-portable liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) containers subject to pressureProtection of human safety or health
and of environment.31/05/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/56
16/04/032.9.2 Non-portable liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) containers subject to pressure
and intended for use in storage
facilitiesProtection of human safety or health
and of environment.01/06/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/57
16/04/032.9.2 Non-portable liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) containers subject to pressure
and intended for use in LPG filling
stationsProtection of human safety or health
and of environment.01/06/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/58
16/04/032.9.2 Non-portable liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) containers subject to pressure
and intended for use as fuel tanks forinternal combustion enginesProtection of human safety or health
and of  environment02/06/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/59
16/04/032.9.2 Non-portable liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) containers subject to pressure
and intended for use in LPG transport
vehiclesProtection of human safety or health
and of environment.03/06/03Mexico
G/TBT/N/MEX/60
24/04/032.9.2 Inner tubes for pneumatic tyres for
motor vehicles and bicyclesEstablish quality specifications for
inner tubes for pneumatic tyres,
manufactured in Mexico or abroad, to
ensure that they do not constitute a risk
to personal safety or property13/06/03
South Africa G/ TBT/N/ZAF/25
24/04/032.9.2 HS: 84;85     ICS: 97.030 Consumer safety 04/06/03G/TBT/GEN/N/28
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/ZAF/26
24/04/032.9.2 Not specified Consumer safety 04/06/03
G/TBT/N/ZAF/27
24/04/032.9.2 HS: 87.04
ICS: 43.080.01Consumer safety 04/06/03South Africa
G/TBT/N/ZAF/28
24/04/032.9.2 HS: 87.03
ICS: 43.100Consumer safety 04/06/03
Spain G/TBT/N/ESP/24
08/04/032.9.2 Soil, concrete and bituminous
mixtures.To establish technical specifications
for work carried out on road surfaces
and paving18/06/03
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/28
08/04/032.9.2 Personal watercraft Protection of the environment 04/06/03
G/TBT/N/USA/38
01/04/032.9.2 Dietary Ingredients and Dietary
Supplements(HS Section IV)  (ICS 71)To promote and protect the public
health11/06/03
United
States
G/TBT/N/USA/39
28/04/032.9.2 Nutrient Content Claims
(ICS 67)Consumer awareness 16/06/03
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