G/TBT/N/BLZ/10  
 
16 August 2017  
(17-4396) 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, 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   
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 differ ent 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 applicable):  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 Definitions of Terms Used in the Pneumatic Tyre Industry (11 page(s), in 
English)   
6. Description of content:  The tyre industry in Belize has been greatly influenced by the 
North American tyre industry. The purpose of this standard is to s tandardize and 
harmonize the meaning of terms as related to the local tyre industry.  This standard 
contains terms that are common to passenger car and commercial vehicle tyre groups. The 
terminology is specific to new, used, retreaded and regrooved tyres.  This Belize Standard 
is a glossary which defines terms related to passenger car and commercial vehicle 
pneumatic tyres. It is divided into six sections dealing respectively with general definitions, 
definitions related to structure, main components, tyre d imensions, service and injury and 
repair.  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or 
safety; Protection of the environment;  Quality requirements; Harmonization; Reducing 
trade barriers and facilitating trade  G/TBT/N/BLZ/10  
 
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  8. Relevant documents:   
1. Belize Government Gazette  (when adopted)  
2. ASTM F538 - Standard Terminology Relating to the Characteristics and 
Performance of Tires (reference docu ment)  
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 webs ite address es, if available , of other body:   
Belize Bureau of Standards  
Power Lane  
Ministry of Works Compound  
P.O. Box 430  
Belmopan, 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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