WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/53 
27 June 2005 
 (05-2753) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MAY 2005 
 
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 May 2005, which includes a total of 52 new notifications by 19 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  
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Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/177 
02/05/2005 5.6.2 Wheat flour Prevention of anaemia and neural tube 
malformations, such as anencephaly and spina bifida, in accordance with FAO studies and UNICEF recommendations Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/178 11/05/2005 2.9.2 Diagnostic products Adaptati on of existing legislation Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/179 11/05/2005 2.10.1 Spectacles Compliance with a judicial decision Not 
specified 
Australia     
 
    
 
    
 
     
 
    
 
  G/TBT/N/AUS/40 
26/05/2005 2.9.2 Formulated beverages, which 
are described as non-alcoholic, water-based, flavoured beverages containing claimable amounts of a range of vitamins 
and minerals. There is currently no specific food standard 
permitting the manufacture of formulated beverages in Australia for sale on the Australian market.  
Currently fortified beverages can be manufactured in New Zealand under the New Zealand Dietary 
Supplements Regulations (1985) and sold in both 
Australia and New Zealand.   The following regulatory approach for formulated beverages is proposed: 
− Inclusion of a definition for formulated 
beverages in the Aust ralia New Zealand Food 
Standards Code, in association with a maximum 
limit of 24% fruit ingredients; 
− Permissions for the voluntary addition of 16 
vitamins and minerals in amounts to allow ‘good source’ (25% Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI)) claims, with the exception of 
vitamin C (100% RDI), per 600 ml reference 
quantity; 
− Restriction of total sugars content in formulated 
beverages to 7.5 g/100 ml; 
− Exclusion of cordials as formulated beverages;  
− Permissions for the use of specific food 
additives as requested by the Applicant. 
All applications to change the Australia New 
Zealand Food Standards Code, must be assessed in 
the context of the following objectives:  (a) the protection of public health and safety;  (b) the 06/07/2005  
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Australia 
(cont.) provision of adequate info rmation relating to food 
to enable consumers to make informed choices;  and (c) the prevention of misleading or deceptive conduct. 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/174 
25/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Discharge lamps, fluorescent 
(HS 853931) Protection of the environment and prevention of 
deceptive practices 16/07/2005 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/123 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 Food labels  
(ICS:  67.020, 67.040) Protection of human health 21/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/124 
20/05/2005 2.9.2 Prescription status of 
medicinal ingredients for veterinary use (ICS:  11.220) Protection of animal health 25/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/125 
25/05/2005 2.9.2 Prescription status of 
medicinal ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 27/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/126 
25/05/2005 2.9.2 Prescription status of 
medicinal ingredients for 
human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 01/08/2005 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/87 
17/05/2005 2.9.2 Cosmetics For the protection of human health and safety 16/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/88 
23/05/2005 2.9.2 Drinking Water Disinfectors 
and Disinfection Devices For the protection of human health and safety 22/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/89 
23/05/2005 2.9.2 Body wash and hand wash For the prot ection of human health and safety 22/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/90 
23/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Metrological instruments 
subject to type approval For the protection of consumer and fair trade 
competition 22/07/2005 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/64 
23/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Canned tuna and tuna 
preparations for human consumption, (HS tariff headings 1604.14.00.00 / 1604.20.00.00) Protect human life, health and safety and prevent 
practices likely to mislead consumers. 18/08/2005 
Czech 
Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/105 
03/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Selected equipment in nuclear 
power engineering, selected equipment specially designed 
for nuclear equipment The draft Decree supersedes the existing obsolete 
legislation covering the safety of technical equipment in nuclear power engineering, Decree No 
76/1989 Coll., which, with the amendment to Act 
No 174/1968 Coll. on state specialist supervision of safety at work, ceases to have legal effect.  The draft 30/06/2005  
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Czech 
Republic (cont.)    measure, unlike the existing one, reflects current 
developments in the field of technical equipment safety legislation at the international level and in EC law.  The draft removes existing barriers to the free 
movement of goods within the EC.  
 G/TBT/N/CZE/106 
26/05/2005 2.9.2 Quick-frozen foodstuffs The new European Commission Regulation 
37/2005/EC on the monitoring of temperatures in the means of transport, warehousing and storage of quick-frozen foodstuffs intended for human 
consumption, superseding the existing Community 
arrangements covering the conditions for the transportation of quick-frozen foodstuffs and determining the requirements for temperature measuring instruments.  Another reason for elaboration the new Decree is to eliminate 
legislative shortcomings resulting from changes in 
the national legislation.  By agreement with quick-frozen foodstuffs manufacturers, the existing terminology is being amended, whereby frozen foodstuffs will in future be designed quick-frozen 
foodstuffs. 15/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CZE/107 
26/05/2005 2.9.2 Labelling foodstuffs and 
tobacco products The draft amendment covers the list of allergenic 
substances, which have to be clearly labelled in the 
composition of foodstuffs.  The reason for the issue of the amendment to Decree No. 113/2005 Coll. is the adoption of the new Commission Directive 2005/26/EC, establishing a list of food ingredients 
or substances provisionally excluded from 
Annex III (a) of Directive 2000/13/EC. 15/07/2005 
 
  
 
  
 
 G/TBT/N/CZE/108 
30/05/2005 2.9.2 Pharmaceuticals The draft Pharmaceuticals Act (hereinafter "the 
Act") relates in a complex manner to the field of pharmaceuticals, both human and veterinary.  The Act is aimed at distinguishing between activities involving systematic, conceptual, legislative and basic legal arrangements at ministerial level and 
specialised expert activities in the field of 
assessment and supervision handled at the level of 30/07/2005  
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Czech 
Republic (cont.) 
 specialised regulatory institutions.  This principle makes it possible to ensure the optimum distribution of activities and the more effective utilisation of personnel resources and to clarify the regulatory 
procedures, including improved guarantees of the 
competence of final decisions required in the environment of the European Union.  The purpose of the Act is also to improve the transparency of the activities of state regulatory institutions, 
entrepreneurs and other subjects operating in the 
regulated field of pharmaceuticals.  In this respect, the Act aims to provide for access to the maximum amount of data, which are not subject to special 
legal protection. 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/82 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 Phthalates in toys and 
childcare articles The Commission made its first proposal to amend 
Directive 76/769/EEC in order to introduce a ban on 
the use of six phthalates in toys and childcare articles intended to be put in the mouth by children under the age of three on 10 November 1999 (COM (1999) 577/final). 
In the subsequent discussions, the Council decided 
to wait for the results of a series of comprehensive risk assessments under Council Regulation (EEC) 793/93 on the evaluation and control of risks of existing substances which had been initiated in the 
meantime. From these risk assessments, new 
scientific data has now become available which has been used in the proposed Directive. 
A result of the risk assessments was that DEHP, DBP, and BBP are toxic for reproduction. Accordingly, they were classified as CMR 
(carcinogen, mutagen, re protoxic) substances, 
category 2.  DEHP, DBP and BBP should therefore be banned in all toys and childcare articles. Based on precautionary considerations, linked to the lack of data and due to existing uncertainties, DINP, 
DIDP and DNOP should be banned in toys and  10/07/2005  
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European 
Communities (cont.)    childcare articles that can be mouthed by the most 
vulnerable age group of children, namely those under the age of three, until further scientific information becomes available.  
 G/TBT/N/EEC/83 
18/05/2005 2.9.2 Apples  
(HS code:  080810) Clarification of the minimum maturity requirements 
and introduction of measur able values to facilitate 
control of these requirements in order to guarantee a better protection of consumer’s interests. 17/07/2005 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/38 
24/05/2005 2.9.2 Electricity power distribution 
network The draft is designed to supplement existing 
regulations, which include: 
− A decree establishing the general requirements 
that the installations of all public transmission 
network users must meet in order to be 
connected to the network; 
− Two orders laying down the rules applicable, by 
user category, to producer and consumer installations. Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/39 24/05/2005 2.9.2 Power generation facilities The main purpose of the draft Order is to 
supplement the provisions of the Order of 17 March 2003 by providing additional support to 
the power grid by means of generators connected to 
the public distribution networks during periods of exceptional frequency and voltage demand. Not 
specified 
Hong Kong, China G/TBT/N/HKG/24 
20/05/2005 2.9.2 Seats for Motor Vehicles  
(HS  Code:  940120); Motor vehicles (school transport service)  (HS Code:  8702) The regulations are aimed at protecting occupants of 
school transport vehicles. 29/07/2005 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/89 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 Meat and meat products 
(ICS:  67.120.10;  
HS  Chapter:  2,  1601-1602) Public health 10/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/90 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 Electric signalling apparatus 
(ICS:  13.320;  13.220; 
HS:  8531) Consumer safety 10/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/91 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Plastic pipelines for electric 
purposes  (ICS:  29.120.10;  HS:  3917) Consumer safety 10/07/2005  
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Israel 
(cont.) G/TBT/N/ISR/92 
11/05/2005 5.6.2 Insulating mineral wool 
products  (ICS:  91.100.60;  HS:  6806) Consumer safety 10/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/93 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Glass panels  
(ICS:  81.040.20;  
HS:  Chapter 70) Consumer safety 10/07/2005 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/143 
02/05/2005 2.9.2 Organic agricultural products 
and organic agricultural product processed foods Protection of the consumers’ interest 13/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/144 
03/05/2005 2.9.2 Apparatus, Containers/ 
Packages, Toys, and Detergents To improve public health. 08/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/145 
04/05/2005 2.9.2 Small-scale Internal 
Combustion Engine Power Systems Because Small-scale Internal Combustion Engine 
Power Systems classified into electrical facilities for general use are expected to become widely used as 
distributed power supplies from the viewpoint of 
co-generation etc., technical standards for them will be amended appropriately considering the conditions shown below:  
− Small-scale Internal Combustion Engine Power 
Systems may be installed indoors;  
− Those who do not have expertise in engine power 
systems will use them. 
This amendment is based on international standard 
ISO8528-4 on Small-scale Internal Combustion Engine Power Systems, except when there are some unavoidable reasons for divergence, such as 
fundamental climatic or other geographical factors, 
differences in usage, or fundamental technological problems. 04/07/2005  
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Japan 
(cont.)  G/TBT/N/JPN/146 19/05/2005 3.2 Home electric appliances (air 
conditioners, electric refrigerators, and TV receivers (CRT type)) In Tokyo, since the rate of CO2 emission from 
households is larger than that of Japan’s average, there is the necessity to further reduce CO2 emissions from households through dissemination 
of energy-saving electric appliances. Therefore 
Tokyo Metropolitan Government proposes to introduce the labelling system. 30/06/2005 
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31/05/2005 2.9.2 Alfalfa and processed foods 
containing alfalfa as a main 
ingredient (limited to food use) Protection of the consumers’ interest 12/08/2005 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/12 
17/05/2005 2.10.1 Pre-packaged foods for human 
consumption  
(HS:  842230;  ICS:  55.200) Protection of human health, safety and environment 16/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/13 
17/05/2005 2.10.1 Labelling of products  
(HS:  842230;  ICS:  55.200) Protection of human health, safety and environment 16/07/2005 
Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/91 
04/05/2005 2.9.2 Medicines (Standardized 
Herbal Medicines) Public Health 31/05/2005 
Mauritius G/TBT/N/MUS/1 
03/05/2005 2.10.1 Hazardous wastes Protection of the environment Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/MUS/2 03/05/2005 2.10.1 Plastic Carry Bags Protection of the environment Not 
specified 
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    G/TBT/N/NZL/24 
30/05/2005 2.9.2 Formulated beverages, which 
are described as non-alcoholic, water-based, flavoured beverages containing claimable amounts of a range of vitamins 
and minerals. Objective and rationale, including the nature of 
urgent problems where applicable:  There is currently no specific food standard permitting the manufacture of formulated beverages in Australia for sale on the Australian market.  Currently 
fortified beverages can be manufactured in New 
Zealand under the New Zealand Dietary Supplements Regulations (1985) and sold in both Australia and New Zealand.   The following regulatory approach for formulated 
beverages is proposed: 
− Inclusion of a definition for formulated 
beverages in the Aust ralia New Zealand Food 
Standards Code, in association with a maximum limit of 24% fruit ingredients; 06/07/2005  
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(cont.)   − Permissions for the voluntary addition of 16 
vitamins and minerals in amounts to allow ‘good source’ (25% Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI)) claims, with the exception of vitamin C (100% RDI), per 600 ml reference 
quantity; 
− Restriction of total sugars content in formulated 
beverages to 7.5 g/100 ml; 
− Exclusion of cordials as  formulated beverages; 
and 
− Permissions for the use of specific food 
additives as requested by the Applicant. 
All applications to change the Australia New 
Zealand Food Standards Code, must be assessed in 
the context of the following objectives:  (a) the protection of public health and safety; (b) the provision of adequate info rmation relating to food 
to enable consumers to make informed choices; and 
(c) the prevention of misleading or deceptive 
conduct. 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/33 
04/05/2005 2.9.2 Construction - Fire safety in 
buildings (ICS:  91.120) Consumer protection, safety requirements 03/07/2005 
Chinese 
Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/20 
20/05/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electrical blankets, pads, 
mattresses, mats, body warmer and similar electrical warming 
appliances for personal use  
(HS Chapters 63, 85 and 94) Consumer protection 19/07/2005 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/109 
02/05/2005 2.9.2 Pesticides  
(HS Chapter:  3808;  ICS:  65) Protection of human life and health 27/06/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/110 
03/05/2005 2.9.2 Alcoholic beverages  
(HS  Chapter:  22;  ICS:  67) Protection of human life and health 28/06/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/111 
11/05/2005 2.9.2 Eggs  
(HS:  0407;  ICS:  67) Protection of human life and health 19/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/112 
17/05/2005 2.9.2 Potatoes  
(HS Chapter 0701;  ICS 67) Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer 
protection 05/07/2005  
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(cont.) G/TBT/N/USA/113 
18/05/2005 2.9.2 Sucralose  
(HS Chapter:  2106;  ICS:  67) Protection of human health 27/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/114 
18/05/2005 2.9.2 Coatings   
(HS Chapter:  2710;  ICS:  13) Protection of human life and health 13/06/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/115 
18/05/2005 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical production  
(HS Chapter:  30;  ICS:  13) Protection of the environment 13/06/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/116 
18/05/2005 2.9.2 Ozone Depleting Substances 
(HS Chapter:  3824;  ICS:  13) Protection of the environment 12/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/117 
19/05/2005 2.9.2 Asphalt  
(HS Chapter:  6807;  ICS:  13) Protection of the environment 16/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/118 
20/05/2005 2.9.2 Pesticide  
(HS Chapter:  3808;  ICS:  65) Protection of  human life and health 18/07/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/119 
25/05/2005 2.9.2 Foods for human consumption 
in the United States, except for 
meat, poultry and egg products (ICS:  67.040) Prevention of deceptive practices;  protection of  
human health 18/08/2005 
 
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