G/TBT/N/BLZ/11  
 
16 August 2017  
(17-4397) 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 : BELIZE   
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) :  
2. Agency responsible:   
Belize Bureau of Standards  
Power La ne  
Ministry of Works Compound  
P.O. Box 430  
Belmopan City, Cayo District  
Belize, Central America  
Telephone: +1 (501) 822 -0446; +1 (501) 822 -0447  
Fax: +1 (501) 822 -2571  
Email: tbtenquiry -belize@bbs.go v.bz; bbs@btl.net   
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification  shall be indicated if d ifferent from above : Same as above  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicabl e): New pneumatic tyres, 
of rubber. (HS 4011), Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, 
tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber. (HS 4012). Tyres (ICS 83.160).  
5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document:  Draft Belize 
Standard Specification for Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres (16 page(s), in English)    
6. Description of content:  Consumers purchase tyres based on their perception of what 
constitutes a good quality tyre product. The potential risk involved here  is that tyres may 
contain defects that are not easily detected by untrained consumers and hence become a 
safety hazard to road users. This standard, therefore, was developed in response to these 
concerns. It specifies the quality requirements for both new  and used tyres for passenger 
vehicles. It specifically addresses the concerns related to used tyres by incorporating a 
section with detailed inspection and selection criteria.  This standard is based on the metric 
series of tyres. The draft standard recogn izes both the metric and imperial system of units 
are being used in the tyre industry and standardization bodies to express their 
requirements. Both units are accommodated in this standard where necessary.   
The Belize Bureau of Standards has recommended th at this standard be declared a 
compulsory standard for improved safety and quality assurance when making purchases 
on new and used tyres. The prevailing open market system enables the importation of 
large quantities of both new and used tyres into Belize. At present, there are no 
regulations addressing the quality and integrity of either new or used tyres imported into 
Belize. It is envisaged that this standard will be implemented by the Bureau of Standard 
through a Tyre Inspection Programme.  G/TBT/N/BLZ/11  
 
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  7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer 
protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Quality 
requirements; Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade  
8. Relevant documents:   
Belize Government Gazette (when adopted)  
Reference documents:  
1. ISO 4000 -1 – Passenger Car Tyres and Rims – Part 1: Tyres (metric series) and  
2. Saint Lucia National Standard – SLNS 41: 200 1 – Specification for Pneumatic Tyres 
for Passenger Vehicles  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 2 January 2018  
Proposed date of entry into force:  2 April 2018  
10. Final date for comments:  6 October 2017  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:   
Belize Bureau of Standards  
Power Lane  
Ministry of Works Compound  
P.O. Box 430  
Belmopan City, Cayo District  
Belize, Central America  
Telephone: +1 (501) 822 -0446; +1 (501) 822 -0447 
Fax: +1 (501) 822 -2571 
Email: tbtenquiry -belize@bbs.gov.bz ; bbs@btl.net  
www.bbs.gov.bz  
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