WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/GEN/N/32
22 September 2003
(03-5007)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 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 ofAugust 2003, which includes a total of 91 notifications by 21 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/32
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
G/TBT/N/ARG/124
08/08/032.9.2 Food products Protection of consumers' right to
information on the characteristics and
nutritional composition of the food
which they purchase and the need toestablish the size of packaged food
portions for nutritional labelling
purposes25/09/03
G/TBT/N/ARG/125
11/08/032.9.2 Food products Consumers' information on the
nutritional properties of food, thereby
encouraging the appropriate
consumption thereof and promote the
free movement of food products by
means of a clear definition of nutritionlabelling25/09/03
G/TBT/N/ARG/126
21/08/035.6.2 Low voltage electrical equipment Safety requirements. To define the
products subject to mandatory
submission of documentation
demonstrating compliance with such
requirementsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/127
20/08/032.9.2 Genetically modified plant organisms
(GMPOs)Update the existing legislation Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/128
21/08/032.9.2 Radio equipment Specify minimum requirements which
encourage sufficient use of the radio
spectrumNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/129
21/08/035.6.2 Capital goods To bring the validity of the Resolution
into line with the planning processes of
the enterprises and, in particular, to
provide certainty for investmentsplanned and presented under the
current regimeNot specifiedArgentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/130
29/08/032.9.2 Wine products Internationally, the vintage of
sparkling wine products is linked to
the year of harvesting of the grapes
used for the preparation of the wine
from which the product is to be madeNot specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
G/TBT/N/ARG/131
29/08/035.6.2 Low voltage electrical equipment To ensure that the minimum safety
conditions for products subject to the
mandatory certification processes are
metNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/132
29/08/032.9.2 Automotive liquefied petroleum gas
(ALPG)To enact a resolution concerning the
registration, sale and use of ALPGNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/133
29/08/032.9.2 Public telephones To standardize criteria in accordance
with the observed differences between
specifications of equipment with
similar performance with respect totelephonometric parameters and to
simplify the type approval process for
public telephonesNot specifiedArgentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/134
29/08/032.9.2 Genetically modified animal
organisms (GMAOs)Protection of health and the
environmentNot specified
G/TBT/N/BRA/124
21/08/035.6.2 Roller brake testers (HS: 84.24) Consumer’s safety 06/10/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/125
21/08/035.6.2 Non-metallic underground pipes (HS:
39.17)Consumer’s safety 06/10/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/126
21/08/035.6.2 Electrical cables and flexible cords
(HS 85.44)Consumer’s safety 06/10/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/127
21/08/035.6.2 Power cables with PVC solid isolation
(HS: 85.44)Consumer’s safety 06/10/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/128
21/08/035.6.2 Underground storage tanks (HS
7309.00)Consumer’s safety 06/10/03Brazil
G/TBT/N/BRA/129
21/08/035.6.2 Reformed rubber tyres (HS 40.12) Consumer’s safety 06/10/03
G/TBT/N/CAN/70
04/08/032.9.2 Motor vehicle theft prevention systems
(ICS : 13.310)Protection of human safety 09/10/03
G/TBT/N/CAN/71
05/08/035.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment
(ICS : 33.060.01)Protection of the network 24/10/03
G/TBT/N/CAN/72
05/08/032.9.2
5.6.2Nuclear substances and radioactive
materials (ICS : 13.300)Protection of human health and the
environment09/10/03
G/TBT/N/CAN/73
28/08/032.9.2 Toxic substances (ICS: 13.020) Protection of the environment 15/10/03Canada
G/TBT/N/CAN/74
28/08/032.9.2 Dangerous goods (ICS:13.300) Protection of public safety 15/10/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/75
29/08/032.9.2 Lifejackets
(ICS:13.340.10)Protection of human safety 15/10/03
G/TBT/N/CZE/77
01/08/032.9.2 Measuring instruments To classify the measuring instruments
under PECA30/08/03
G/TBT/N/CZE/78
07/08/032.9.2 Explosives for civil uses To set down equal conditions for the
placing on the market and supervision
of explosives for civil uses in the
Czech Republic, which exist in the
European Union15/10/03Czech
Republic
G/TBT/N/CZE/79
07/08/032.9.2 Explosives for civil uses To set down identical conditions for
the placing on the market and
supervision of explosives for civil usesin the Czech Republic, which exist in
the European Union15/10/03
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/25
28/08/032.9.2 Not specified Establish general labelling
requirements for prepackaged products
with constant nominal contents with
respect to (a) the identity of the
product; (b) the name of the
manufacturer, packer, distributor and
importer; (c) the net quantity of theproduct27/10/03
G/TBT/N/EEC/30
01/08/032.9.2 All categories of motor vehicles (with
the exception of passenger cars)
covered by Directive 70/156/EEC as
amended;  restraint systems, seats and
head restraintsTo improve the protection of vehicle
occupants in case of accident. These
proposals seek to reduce the number of
road accident victims by imposing the
installation of safety belts in all motor
vehicles30/09/03
G/TBT/N/EEC/31
29/08/032.9.2 Not specified Consumer information 28/10/03European
Communities
G/TBT/N/EEC/32
29/08/032.9.2 All active substances used in biocidal
products as defined in Directive
98/8/ECTo review all existing active
substances within a 10-year
programme of work with regard to the
safety of their use for human healthand the environment with a view of
their possible inclusion into Annex I or
IA to Directive 98/8/EC28/10/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
European
CommunitiesG/TBT/N/EEC/33
29/08/032.9.2
5.6.2Foods and food supplements Consumer protection;  to increase legal
security for economic operators; to
promote and protect innovation;  to
ensure fair competition30/11/03
G/TBT/N/GEO/1
05/08/035.6.2 System of accreditation.  Accreditation
of the certification authorities ofproducts and servicesTo ensure the implementation of
accreditation activities in accordancewith the international requirementsNot specified
Georgia
G/TBT/N/GEO/2
05/08/035.6.2 System of accreditation.  providing the
general requirements for laboratories
(centres) accreditationTo ensure the implementation of
accreditation activities in accordance
with the international requirementsNot specified
Hungary G/TBT/N/HUN/16
07/08/032.9.2
5.6.2Combustion plants Legal harmonisation  - limitation of
emissions of certain pollutants into theair from large combustion plants;
reduction of air pollution to abate
acidification, eutrophication and
ground-level ozone.Not specified
G/TBT/N/IDN/5
14/08/032.10.1 Electrical Engineering integral (ICS
29.020)To achieve the efficiency on
production, equipment usage and
electricity utilization.; To harmonize
standard frequency in terms of system
arrangement at national level.13/10/03
G/TBT/N/IDN/6
14/08/03Not
speci-fiedVentilators, Fans, Air-Conditioners
(ICS 23.120)To enhance customer protection and
quality of electrical appliances;  Safetyof household electrical equipment13/10/03
G/TBT/N/IDN/7
14/08/032.10.1 Fuses and other overcurrent protection
devices (ICS 29.120.50)Safety of human, building and
sustainable environment from electric
shock risk and fire hazard;  Protection
of electrical installation equipment13/10/03
G/TBT/N/IDN/8
14/08/032.10.1 Electrical (ICS 91.140.50) Safety of human, building and
sustainable environment from electric
shock risk and fire hazard;  Protection
of electrical installation equipment13/10/03
G/TBT/N/IDN/9
14/08/032.10.1 Safety Mark Protection of customers’ interest 13/10/03Indonesia
G/TBT/N/IDN/10
14/08/032.10.1 Domestic electrical appliances in
general, domestic safety (ICS 97.030;
13.120)To enhance customer protection and
quality of electrical appliances; Safety
of household electrical installation13/10/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
G/TBT/N/IDN/11
14/08/032.10.1 Electrical accessories – Switches (ICS
29.120.40)To enhance customer/human
protection and quality of electric
utilization equipment;  Safety of
household electrical installation13/10/03
G/TBT/N/IDN/12
14/08/032.10.1 Electrical accessories – plug, socket-
outlets, couplers (ICS 29.120.30)To enhance customer protection and
quality of electric utilizationequipment;  Safety of household
electrical installation13/10/03Indonesia
G/TBT/N/IDN/13
14/08/03Not
speci-fiedTyre (HS 4011.10.100, HS
4011.10.900, HS 4011.20.000, HS4011.40.000, HS 4013.10.000)To increase the quality of tyres that are
being produced;  To protect consumer;To establish fair trade competition
within tyre industrial and trade sector13/10/03
Jordan G/TBT/N/JOR/1
29/08/035.6.2 Toys, electrical and electronic
equipment, personal protective
devices,  vehicles (new and used) and
tiresTo ensure health and safety for citizens
and environmental protection, and to
prevent unsafe products from entering
the Jordanian market, whether
produced in Jordan or imported.31/08/03
Korea G/TBT/N/KOR/53
12/08/032.9.2 Narcotics Public Health Not specified
Latvia G/TBT/N/LVA/8
01/08/032.9.2 Household electric ovens Indication by labelling of the energy
consumption of household electric
ovens15/09/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/65
05/08/032.9.2 Fluorinated dental hygiene products
and materials for dental useTo control sanitary quality, protecting
user safety and providing the
consumer/user with information inorder to prevent deceptive practices.28/09/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/66
12/08/032.9.2 Needleless transfusion equipment with
filterTo control the quality of the
equipment, protect public health and
safety and provide information to theconsumer or user06/10/03Mexico
G/TBT/N/MEX/67
12/08/032.9.2 Stainless steel surgical instruments To control the quality of such products
and protecting human health and safety07/10/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
G/TBT/N/MEX/68
12/08/032.9.2 Glazed pottery and glazed ceramic
ware, porcelain ware, toys, pencils,
pens, crayons, non-hardening
modelling clay and other schoolsupplies, printing inks, cosmetics,
indoor and outdoor furniture, interior
and exterior paint, emulsion and enamel
paint for domestic use and any other
article containing the compounds leadmonoxide (litharge), red lead oxide
(minium) and basic lead carbonateEstablish restrictions on and sanitary
requirements for the use and products
containing lead monoxide, red lead
oxide and basic lead carbonate in orderto protect the health of users29/09/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/69
12/08/032.9.2 Glazed pottery ware, glazed ceramic
ware and porcelain wareEstablish the permissible limits of lead
and cadmium release from glazedpottery ware, glazed ceramic ware and
porcelain ware used as containers for
and in the processing of food and
beverages in order to protect the health
of consumers29/09/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/70
21/08/032.9.2 Homeopathic medicines and herbal
remedieslabelling requirements in order to
control the quality and marketing ofsuch products and to protect human
health and safety10/10/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/71
28/08/032.9.2 Confectionery Protect human health and provide
information on the sanitary quality of
confectionery14/10/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/72
28/08/032.9.2 Processed meat products Establish the sanitary quality
specifications and packing, packaging
and labelling requirements in order to
protect human health17/10/03
G/TBT/N/MEX/73
28/08/032.9.2 Non-ripened or fresh, ripened and
processed cheeses and products made
with similar ingredients or procedures
or having a similar appearanceTo control the sanitary quality in order
to protect public health and provide
information to the consumer17/10/03Mexico
G/TBT/N/MEX/74
28/08/032.9.2 Processed fishery products Control the sanitary quality in order to
protect human health and provideinformation to consumers19/10/03
Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/17
15/08/032.9.2 HS tariff headings 20.09 and 22.02 Health 14/10/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Comments
G/TBT/N/NIC/18
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Safety 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/19
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Health 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/20
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Plant protection 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/21
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Protection of plant and animals 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/22
15/08/032.9.2 Chapters 6 to 14 of the Central
American Tariff System (SAC)Health and consumer protection 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/23
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Health 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/24
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Health protection 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/25
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Environmental protection 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/26
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Environmental protection 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/27
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Protection of health and prevention of
deceptive practices14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/28
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Safety 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/29
15/08/032.9.2 Not specified Safety 14/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/30
18/08/032.9.2 Not specified Safety 17/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/31
18/08/032.9.2 Not specified Protection of animal and plant life and
health17/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/32
18/08/032.9.2 Not specified Safety 17/10/03
G/TBT/N/NIC/33
18/08/032.9.2 Not specified Plant protection 17/10/03Nicaragua
G/TBT/N/NIC/34
18/08/032.9.2 Not specified Safety 17/10/03
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/14
11/08/032.9.2 Construction Products - Concrete
(ICS 91.100.30, HS 6810)Adaptation of a non-harmonized
standard to the national regulation
regarding the geographical
characteristics10/10/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Date of CirculationArticle Product/Measure Objective Deadline for
Comments
G/TBT/N/ZAF/32
29/08/032.9.2 HS: 1602   ICS: 67.120.30 Consumer safety 01/10/03
G/TBT/N/ZAF/33
29/08/032.9.2 HS: 1602
ICS: 67.120.10, 67.120.20Consumer safety 01/10/03South Africa
G/TBT/N/ZAF/34
29/08/032.9.2 HS: 9303.90.90
ICS: 91.040.10; 97.220.01Consumer safety 15/10/03
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/31
20/08/032.9.2 Flammables and explosives To unify the regulations for
classification, packaging and marking
of explosives independently even if
they are covered by directive
1999/45/EC or not17/10/03
G/TBT/N/CHE/28
13/08/032.9.2 Medical Devices (breast implants) Protection of human health 12/10/03 Switzerland
G/TBT/N/CHE/29
14/08/032.9.2 Equipment for mixing animal
feedingstuff with pharmaceutical
products; machinery for the
fragmentation, distribution and feeding
of medicated feedingstuffThose who add medicinal products to
animal feedingstuff require an
establishment licence from the Swiss
Agency for Therapeutic Products- food
safety and animal health13/10/03
G/TBT/N/THA/114
08/08/032.9.2 Road vehicles tyres (ICS 83.160.10,
HS Chapter 4012.11, 4012.12,4012.192, 4012.199, 4012.202,
40.12.209 and 4004.00)Consumer protection 07/10/03
G/TBT/N/THA/115
11/08/032.9.2 Steel (HS Chapter 72.09, ICS:
77.080.20)Safety 14/09/03Thailand
G/TBT/N/THA/116
11/08/032.9.2 Alcoholic beverages (HS Chapter
22.08, ICS : 67.160.10)Consumer protection 10/10/03
G/TBT/N/USA/50
06/08/032.9.2 Blood and blood components,
including source plasma, labeling andstorage requirements  (HS Chapter
3002) (ICS 11)Protection of human life and health 28/10/03
G/TBT/N/USA/51
13/08/032.9.2 Motor vehicles (HS Chapter 8703)
(ICS 43)Protection of human life and health 06/10/03United
States
G/TBT/N/USA/52
13/08/032.9.2 (HS Chapter 8703) (ICS 43) Protection of human life and health 06/10/03
G/TBT/N/VEN/27
13/08/032.9.2 Motor vehicle brake fluid Human life and safety 07/11/03 Venezuela
G/TBT/N/VEN/28
13/08/032.9.2 Radiator caps for motor vehicles Human life and safety 07/11/03G/TBT/GEN/N/32
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Comments
G/TBT/N/VEN/29
13/08/032.9.2 Aluminium alloy wheels for motor
vehiclesHuman life and safety 07/11/03 Venezuela
G/TBT/N/VEN/30
13/08/032.9.2 Safety glass Human life and safety 07/11/03
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