WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/93 
26 November 2008 
 (08-5817) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2008 
 
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  notifications issued during the month of September 
2008, which includes a total of 143 new notifications by 24 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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G/TBT/N/BRA/299 
08/09/2008 2.9.2 Drugs Human Health 07/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/300 
08/09/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Procedures of labelling and advertising of 
products destined to animal feeding Prevention of deceptive practices 08/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/301 
08/09/2008 5.6.2 Electric motors three-phase of induction Protection of the environment and 
prevention of deceptive practices 08/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/302 
08/09/2008 5.6.2 Electric products of low voltage Consumer safety 08/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/303 
08/09/2008 2.9.2  Tobacco Products:  
(HS:  24.02) Human Health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/BRA/304 
08/09/2008 2.9.2  Herbal Medicines Human Health 13/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/305 
08/09/2008 2.9.2  Specific Medicines Human Health 13/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/306 
19/09/2008 2.9.2  Vaccines and serums Human health 26/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/307 
22/09/2008 2.9.2  Orthopaedic implants Human health 26/09/2008 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/308 
22/09/2008 2.9.2  Personal hygiene products, cosmetics and 
perfumes manufactured in Brazil only for export Human health 04/10/2008 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/252 
22/09/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Motor vehicle head restraints (ICS: 
43.040) Protection of human safety 27/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/443 
01/09/2008 2.9.2  Electrical equipment of industrial 
machines (ICS: 29.020) Regulating the market and reducing 
electromagnetic pollution 31/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/444 
01/09/2008 2.9.2  Boxes and enclosures of electrical 
accessories  for household and similar fixed electrical installations  (ICS: 29.120.10; HS:  8535; 8536; 8638). Consumer protection, regulating the 
market 31/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/445 
01/09/2008 2.9.2  Radioactive material 
(ICS: 13.280; HS: 2844; 9022) Regulating the production and usage, 
ensuring safety 31/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/446 
01/09/2008 2.9.2  Radioactive material 
(ICS: 27.120.01) Regulating the production and ensuring 
quality 31/10/2008 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/447 
01/09/2008 2.9.2  Foods and cosmetics 
(ICS:  55.020) Saving resources and protecting the 
environment 31/10/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/448 
01/09/2008 2.9.2  Instructions for use of products of 
consumer interest   (ICS: 03.080.30) Regulating the market: Protection of  
human health and safety 31/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/449 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Lighting, signals and warning equipments 
for road vehicles  (ICS: 43.040.20, HS: 8512) Traffic safety 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/450 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Lighting, signals and warning equipments 
for road vehicles  
(ICS: 43.040.20, HS: 8512) Traffic safety 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/451 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Lighting, signals and warning equipments 
for road vehicles  
(ICS: 43.040.20 HS: 8512) Traffic safety 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/452 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Lighting, signals and warning equipments 
for road vehicles  
(ICS: 43.040.20, HS: 8512) Traffic safety 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/453 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Lighting, signals and warning equipments 
for road vehicles  
(ICS: 43. 040.20, HS: 8512) Traffic safety 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/454 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Household and similar air-conditioning  
(ICS: 91.140.30) Regulating the market and ensuring the 
safety of people and property 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/455 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Household and similar electrical 
appliances (ICS: 97.020) Regulating the market and ensuring safety 
of people and property 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/456 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Clethodim technical 
(ICS: 65.100.20) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/457 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Clethodim emulsifiable concentrates  
(ICS: 65.100.20) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/458 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl technical  
(ICS: 65.100.20) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/459 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl emulsion, oil in water 
(ICS: 65.100.20) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/460 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Fenoxaprop-P-ethyl emulsifiable 
concentrates (ICS: 65.100.20) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/461 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Bifenthrin technical (ICS: 65.100.10) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/462 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Bifenthrin emulsifiable concentrates (ICS: 
65.100.10) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/463 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Prochloraz  technical 
(ICS: 65.100.30) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/464 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Prochloraz emulsion, oil in water  
(ICS: 65.100.30) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/465 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Prochloraz emulsifiable concentrates  
(ICS: 65.100.30) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/466 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Propamocarb technical 
(ICS: 65.100.30) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/467 
17/09/2008 2.9.2  Propamocarb hydrochloride aqueous 
solution (ICS: 65.100.30) To protect  human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 16/11/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/468 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Drinking natural mineral water  
(ICS:  67.160.20, HS: 22011010) Consumer protection, maintain fair trade 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/COL/116 
04/09/2008 2.9.2 Cigars, tobacco 
(HS 24.02.00.00 and 24.03.00.00) Protection of human health and safety;  
Prevention of practices liable to mislead 
consumers 26/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/COL/117 
16/09/2008 2.9.2 Cleaning and disinfecting products Pr otection of human life and health and 
prevention of practices liable to mislead, 
confuse or deceive users 03/12/2008 Colombia 
G/TBT/N/COL/118 
22/09/2008 2.9.2 Energy drinks Protection of human life, health and safety 
and prevention of practices liable to 
mislead or deceive consumers. 18/12/2008 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/83 
02/09/2008 2.9.2 ICS: 97.200.50 Cons umer protection 01/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/211 
01/09/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles and their trailers, systems, 
components and separate technical units 
intended for such vehicles Protection of human safety 08/10/2008 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/212 
18/09/2008 2.9.2 Dangerous (chemical) substances Protection of human health and the 
environment, ensuring the proper 
functioning of the EU internal market 17/11/2008 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/7 
18/09/2008 2.9.2 KN-Code: 2710 19 41, KN-Code: 3824 90 
91, KN-Code: 3824 90 97, KN-Codes: 2711 12 11 – 2711 19 00,  KN-Code: 2711 21 00, HS: 1507 - 1518 To increase the minimum percentages of 
biofuels in the blends of transport fuels to adapt to technical progress reducing the use of limited fossil resources 17/11/2008 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/231 
16/09/2008 2.9.2  Lead replacement automotive gasoline 
(HS: 2710.1110; ICS: 75.160.20) Protection of the environment 15/11/2008  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/232 
16/09/2008 2.9.2 Olive oil  
(ICS: 67.200.10; HS: 1509) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 15/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/233 
16/09/2008 2.9.2 Pressure cookers  
(ICS: 97.040.20, 97.040.60; HS: 7311) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 15/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/234 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Playpens for domestic use  
(ICS: 97.140, 97.190; HS: 9403 Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/235 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Large steam sterilizers  
(ICS: 11.080.10; HS: 8419.20) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/236 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Slabs for stair surfacing (HS: 6802; ICS: 
91.060.30, 91.100.15) Protection of human health 16/11/2008 Israel (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/237 
17/09/2008 2.9.2 Piping systems  
(ICS: 23.040.01, 91.140.60; HS: 3917) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/265 
24/09/2008 2.9.2 Automatic Sprinkler heads  
(HS: 8424-89-090) Spread promotion of Automatic sprinkler 
heads 17/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/266 
24/09/2008 2.9.2  Dehydrated soup To provide consumers with more 
appropriate information of the products 
for their choices 23/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/267 
24/09/2008 2.9.2  Dried noodles To provide consumers with more 
appropriate information for the products 
of dried noodles for their choices. 23/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/268 
24/09/2008  2.9.2  Instant noodles To provide consumers with more 
appropriate information of the products of 
instant noodles for their choices 23/11/2008 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/269 
24/09/2008 2.9.2  Brown rice and milled rice To accommodate the current 
manufacturing practices of Brown Rice 
and Milled Rice. 23/11/2008 
Jordan G/TBT/N/JOR/7 
08/09/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Appliances burning gaseous fuels  
(ICS:  91.140, 97.040, 97.060, 97.020, 
97.100.20, 27.080, 27.060, 23.060, 43.040.60, 47.020.90, 83.140.50, 64.040.30) Protection of human health and safety; 
protection  of domestic animals and 
goods; Energy efficiency in relation to appliances burning gaseous fuels 08/10/2008 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/122 
25/09/2008 5.6.2  All products that have an impact on health 
and safety (such as food, food products and food stuffs, electrical fittings, accessories and appliances, infant ware 
and toys) (ICS: 03.120.10) Protection of consumer’s safety and health 24/11/2008  
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Kenya (cont'd)  G/TBT/N/KEN/123 
25/09/2008 5.6.2 All locally manufactured goods complying 
with the relevant standards Protection of consumer’s safety and 
health: Consumer safety 24/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/184 
19/09/2008 2.9.2 Livestock products (dairy products, meat 
products, Hanwoo meat) Harmonization and rationalization of 
microbiological standards; Establishment of order in the circulation of beef (especially Hanwoo meat) 18/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/185 
24/09/2008 2.9.2 Circuit-breakers  
(HS: 8536) Consumer protection 23/11/2008 Korea, Republic 
of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/186 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Livestock products for human 
consumption, such as milk and milk products, meat and meat products, and egg 
and egg products, etc. Livestock product food safety 24/11/2008 
Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/14 
15/09/2008 2.9.2  Agricultural produce Preventi on of deceptive practices likely to 
mislead consumers; to ensure traceability 
of products 14/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/154 
03/09/2008 2.9.2 Personnel in charge of radiation safety, 
their assistants, and staff exposed to this 
hazard in the workplace Not stated 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/155 
03/09/2008 2.9.2 Cobalt-60 teletherapy units Not stated  17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/156 
03/09/2008 2.9.2 Personnel working in nuclear power plants Not stated 17/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/158 
03/09/2008 2.9.2 Residential water pumps and motor pumps 
with a power rating of 0.187 kW to 0.746 
kW Not stated Not specified 
G/TBT/N/MEX/159 
09/09/2008 2.9.2 Suppliers involved in the marketing of 
pets or service animals and/or the supply 
of services for their care and/or training. Not stated  Not specified 
G/TBT/N/MEX/160 
09/09/2008 2.9. Shippers, carriers and consignees of 
hazardous substances, materials and waste 
transported via the main land, sea and air communication routes Not stated Not specified 
G/TBT/N/MEX/161 
10/09/2008 2.9.2 Radioactive waste management 
installations using open sources Not stated 21/10/2008 Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/162 
10/09/2008 2.9.2 S-type watt-hour meters Not stated  18/10/2008  
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G/TBT/N/MEX/163 
15/09/2008 2.9.2 National franchisees, permit holders and 
air operators operating in Mexican RVSM airspace Not stated Not specified 
G/TBT/N/MEX/164 
15/09/2008 2.9.2 Handling and injection of drill cuttings 
into receiving formations by Mexico's state-owned petroleum company, 
Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) Not stated 27/10/2008 Mexico (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/MEX/165 
18/09/2008 2.9.2 Fishery products Not stated 24/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/NZL/47 
01/09/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Appliances that use or are designed to use 
gas as a fuel, but excludes appliances designed to be exclusively fuelled from a container not exceeding 120 millilitres To require that an independent third party 
certify that appliances are safe for use in New Zealand 31/10/2008 
New Zealand 
G/TBT/N/NZL/48 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Light passenger vehicles, classes MA, MB 
and MC To make immobilisers mandatory for light 
passenger vehicles  29/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/38 
03/09/2008 2.9.2  Cigarettes Consumer Health 02/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/39 
03/09/2008 2.9.2  Moassel Tobacco Consumer Health 02/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/40 
03/09/2008 2.9.2  Moassel Tobacco Consumer Health 02/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/41 
16/09/2008 2.9.2  Shellfish - chilled and frozen sea crabs. Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/42 
16/09/2008 2.9.2  Non-alcoholic energy drinks (athletics 
drinks are excluded) Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/43 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Animal feedingstuffs (feeds for dairy 
cattle) Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/44 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Dry and semi-dry fermented sausage 
processed from mutton, goat, beef, 
buffalo, or camel meats Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/45 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Canned chestnuts intended for direct 
human consumption Consumer Health 04/10/2008 Oman 
G/TBT/N/OMN/46 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Salted fish ready for human c onsumption Consumer Health 04/10/2008  
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G/TBT/N/OMN/47 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Animal feedingstuffs – ba rley Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/48 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Whole maize (corn) meal prepared from 
kernels of common maize (zea mays L.) Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/49 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Soybeans Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/50 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Dried meat prepared from meat of sheep, 
cattle or buffalo or camels Consumer Health 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/51 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Packaged aqueous coconut milk and 
coconut cream products (defined in item 3 of the TR) prepared for direct consumption Consumer Health 20/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/52 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Edible vegetable oils:  Arachis oil, 
Babassu oil, Coconut oil, Grape seed oil, Rapeseed oil, Sesame seed oil, Sunflower seed oil, Sunflower seed oil - high oleic 
acid, Sunflower seed oil - mid oleic acid Consumer Health 20/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/53 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Edible acid casein, edible rennet casein 
and edible caseinate, intended for direct 
consumption or further processing Consumer Health 20/10/2008 Oman (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/OMN/54 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Bottled drinking water Consumer Health 20/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/60 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Loose dates    
(ICS : 67.080) To maintain quality of this product, 
consumer health protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries. 17/11/2008 Qatar 
G/TBT/N/QAT/61 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Organs and Viscera of Mutton, Goat, 
Cattle, Camel, and Buffalo chilled and 
frozen (ICS: 67.120.10) To maintain quality of this product, 
consumer health protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries. 17/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/5 
04/09/2008 5.6.2  This standard concerns with general 
requirements for non-alcoholic energy 
drinks. Athletics drinks are not included This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 Saudi Arabia  
G/TBT/N/SAU/6 
04/09/2008 5.6.2  This standard is concerned with six rowed 
barley and two barley used as animal 
feeding stuff This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi 
market 03/11/2008  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/7 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is c oncerned with dried meat 
prepared from meat of sheep, cattle or buffalo or camels free from bones, 
cartilages and tendons and packed in 
suitable container This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/8 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is concerned with dry and 
semi-dry fermented sausage processed from mutton, goat, beef, buffalo, or camel meats This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/9 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is concerned with chilled 
and frozen see Crab fit for human consumption This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/10 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is concerned with finished 
feeds for dairy cattle.  The nutrient requirements refer to complete (roughages and concentrates) ration This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market. 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/11 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard applies to soybeans for 
direct human consumption This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/12 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard applies to canned products 
prepared from chestnut fruits, as defined 
in Section 3.1, intended for direct human 
consumption.  The fruits are shelled, styled and canned alone or with packing media This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi 
market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/13 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard applied to whole maize 
(Corn) meal prepared from kernels of common maize as described in item 3.1 This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market. 03/11/2008 Saudi Arabia 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/14 04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is concerned with salted fish 
ready for human consumption prepared from fresh or chilled or frozen fish This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market. 03/11/2008  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/15 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This Saudi Standard applies to commercial 
varieties of Guavas grown from Psidium guajava L. of the Myrtaceae family, to be 
supplied fresh to consumer, after 
preparation and packaging. Guavas for industrial processing are excluded This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/16 
04/09/2008 5.6.2  This standard specification states the 
requirements that should be followed upon producing, preparation, dealing and storing HALAL food and its products This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/17 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 Moassel tobacco   
(ICS  65.160) This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/18 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 Edible Vegetable Oils – Part II This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/19 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 Cigarettes  This sta ndard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/20 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 Edible Casein and Caseinates Th is standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi 
market. 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/21 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 Fruit flavoured Moassel tobacco  
(ICS: 65.160) This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi 
market. 04/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/22 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 Aqueous Coconut Products: Coconut Milk 
and Coconut Cream This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi 
market. 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/23 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This Gulf standard is concerned with 
bottled drinking water fit for human 
consumption This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi 
market 03/11/2008 Saudi Arabia 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/5 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard concerns with general 
requirements for non-alcoholic energy 
drinks. Athletics drinks are not included This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/6 
04/09/2008 5.6.2  This standard is concerned with six rowed 
barley and two barley used as animal feeding stuff This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in the Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/7 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is c oncerned with dried meat 
prepared from meat of sheep, cattle or buffalo or camels free from bones, 
cartilages and tendons and packed in 
suitable container This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/SAU/8 
04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is concerned with dry and 
semi-dry fermented sausage processed from mutton, goat, beef, buffalo, or camel meats This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 Saudi Arabia 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/9 04/09/2008 5.6.2 This standard is concerned with chilled 
and frozen see Crab fit for human consumption This standard is recommended because 
the product is provided in Saudi market 03/11/2008 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/94 
08/09/2008 2.9.2 The change in regulations are valid for 
building regulations and if relevant for construction products manufactured or imported to Sweden To develop performance based 
requirements in the building regulations, clarify the legal framework of building regulations and to continue the 
harmonisation to EU-regulations in this 
area concerning energy management. 07/11/2008 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/101 
19/09/2008 2.9.2 Products from organic agriculture  Sustainable development 05/11/2008 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/63 
03/09/2008 2.9.2 Toys Consumer protection 02/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/270 
19/09/2008 2.9.2  Marble, Travertine, Alabaster, Ecaussine, 
Granite and Other Stone (ICS: 91.100 HS: 
2515, 6802.21, 6802.23, 6802.29) Safety Not specified 
G/TBT/N/THA/271 
19/09/2008 2.9.2  Safety-Belts for Automobiles (HS: 8708; 
ICS: 43.040) Safety and consumer protection 18/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/272 
19/09/2008 2.9.2  Communication Equipment (ICS: 
33.100.10) EMC/EMI and electrical safety 18/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/273 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Electric Water Heater (HS: 8516, ICS: 
97.100) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/274 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Air conditioners  
(HS: 8415, ICS: 23.120) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008  
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/275 
25/09/2008 2.9.2 Chillers  
(HS: 8418, ICS: 97.130) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/276 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  AC Electric Fans  
(HS: 8414, ICS: 23.120) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/277 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Electric Kettles  
(HS: 8516, ICS: 97.040) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/278 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Glazing (ICS: 43.040) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/279 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Refrigerators  
(HS: 8418, ICS: 97.040) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 Thailand 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/THA/280 
25/09/2008 2.9.2  Rice Cookers  
(HS: 8516, ICS: 97.040) Energy Conservation 24/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/UKR/1 
16/09/2008 2.9.2  Medical products (ICS: 11.040) Adap tation of Ukrainian legislation to EU 
legislation in part where it relates to safety 
of medical products and procedures of conformity assessment of such products Not specified 
G/TBT/N/UKR/2 
16/09/2008 2.9.2  Active medical products which are 
implanted (ICS: 11.040.40) Protection of human health and safety Not specified Ukraine 
G/TBT/N/UKR/3 
16/09/2008 2.9.2  Medical products for laboratory 
diagnostics in vitro. At this time they 
aren’t attributing into a separate group of goods on the territory of Ukraine. Related to group “immunobiological drugs”  (ICS: 11.100.10) Protection of human health and safety Not specified 
G/TBT/N/USA/409 
03/09/2008 2.9.2  Battery chargers, power supplies (ICS:  
97.180) Energy conservation 29/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/410 
03/09/2008 2.9.2  Commercial refrigerators, freezers (HS: 
8418.10;  ICS: 97.130) Energy conservation 24/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/411 
09/09/2008 3.2  Fertilizers (HS: 31; ICS 65. 080) Consumer protection 29/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/412 
09/09/2008 3.2  Outboard marine tanks and components 
(HS:  8903;  ICS:  47.080, 23.020, 13.040) Protection of the environment 24/09/2008 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/413 
09/09/2008 3.2  Dental prosthetics  
(HS 9021.21-29;  ICS:  11.060) Consumer protection 07/09/2008  
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G/TBT/N/USA/414 
09/09/2008 3.2  Motor vehicles  
(HS 8707;  ICS 43.060, 43.080, 43.100, 13.040) Protection of the environment 22/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/415 
18/09/2008 3.2  Motor vehicles  
(HS: 8707) (ICS: 43.060, 43.080, 43.100, 
13.040) Protection of the environment 20/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/416 
18/09/2008 2.9.2  Motor vehicles  
(HS: 8707) (ICS: 43.040) Protection of human life and health 12/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/417 
22/09/2008 2.9.2  Bottled water   
(HS: 2201-2202, ICS: 67.020, 67.160) Protection of human health 17/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/418 
22/09/2008 2.9.2  Motorcycles  
(HS: 8711, ICS 43.040, 43.140) Protection of human life and safety 17/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/419 
24/09/2008 2.9.2  Food for human and animal consumption  
(ICS 67.040, 13.300) Protection of human and animal health 02/12/2008 United States 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/USA/420 24/09/2008 2.9.2 Genetically engineered animals and 
products obtained from genetically engineered animals   (ICS 07.080. 65.020, 67.020) Protection of animal health 18/11/2008 
 
 
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