WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/108 
5 February 2010 
 (10-0674) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2009  
 
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 December 2009, which includes a total of 133 new notifications by 29 Members.  
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 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  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/108 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ARG/256 
15 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food products To update existing legislation 13 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date)  Argentina  
G/TBT/N/ARG/257 
15 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food products To update existing legislation 13 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/353 1 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Active Pharmaceutical Ingredie nts. Protection of Human H ealth  10 December 2009 
Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/354 
1 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
 Biological Products.  Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 10 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/287 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pest Control Products (ICS: 65.100) Protection of human health and 
safety and the environment  28 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/288 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fuels (ICS : 75.160) Protection of the environment 
and human health 13 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/289 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for veterinary use  (ICS : 11.220) Protection of animal health 20 February 2010 Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/290 
23 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Consumer Products  
(not including food, therapeutics or 
cosmetics) (ICS: 97.020, 97.140, 
97.190, 97.200) Protection of human health and 
safety 28 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/COL/139 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Poultry Protection of human health; 
Prevention of deceptive practices 25 February 2010 
Colombia 
 
G/TBT/N/COL/140 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
 Olaquindox growth promoter Protection of human health 26 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CRI/97 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  67.040 Protection of human life and 
health, Consumer information. 6 January 2010 Costa Rica 
 
G/TBT/N/CRI/98 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  67.040 Protection of human life and 
health, Consumer information 6 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/ECU/50 
11 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  9613.10.00, 9613.20.00 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive 
practices 9 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) Ecuador 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/51 
10 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  73170000, 73130010, 73130090, 
72171000, 72172000, 73143100, 
73144100  National security; Protection of 
human and animal life; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices likely to mislead consumers 8 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
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G/TBT/N/ECU/52 
10 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
 87120000, 87149100, 87149210, 
87149290, 87149300, 87149400, 87149500, 87149600, 87149900 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 8 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ECU/53 
11 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  73089090, 76109000 Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of animal 
heath and safety; Protection of the environment, Prevention of 
deceptive practices 9 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ECU/54 14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  87111000, 87112000, 87113000, 
87114000, 87115000, 87119000, 87141100, 87141900 Protection of human health and 
safety, Prevention of deceptive practices 12 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ECU/55 
14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  72043000, 72044100, 72045000 National security, Protection of 
human and animal life and the 
environment, Prevention of  deceptive practices  12 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ECU/56 
16 December 2009 [X] 2.10.1 
  87021090, 87029099, 87060091, 
87060092, 87060099, 87079010 Protection of human health and  
and safety, Protection of the 
environment; Prevention of deceptive practices Not applicable Ecuador (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/57 
16 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  39173100, 40091100, 73041100, 
73041900, 73072100, 73072200, 
73072300, 73072900, 73110010, 
73110090, 84099191, 84099199, 
84814000, 84818080, 84818091, 84818099 Protection of human health; 
Protection of animal and plant 
health; Protection of the 
environment and property; 
Prevention of deceptive practices 14 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/SLV/133 
14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Air conditioners for use in enclosed 
spaces (ICS code 23.120) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving. 12 February 2010 
(60 days from date 
of notification 
G/TBT/N/SLV/134 14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Window, split and package type air 
conditioners (ICS code 23.120) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving. 12 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/SLV/135 
14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Fishery products (ICS code 
67.120.30;  HS 03) Consumer protection 12 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date)  El Salvador 
 
G/TBT/N/SLV/136 
14 December 2009 [X] 5.6.2 
  Energy efficiency of self-contained 
household refrigeration appliances 
(97.130.20) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving 12 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/108 
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G/TBT/N/SLV/137 
14 December 2009 [X] 5.6.2 
  Energy efficiency of self-contained 
commercial refrigeration appliances (ICS code 97.130.20) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving 12 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date)  
G/TBT/N/SLV/138 
14 December 2009 [X] 5.6.2 
  Energy efficiency of AC motors (ICS 
code 29.160.30) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving 12 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/SLV/139 14 December 2009 [X] 5.6.2 
  Energy efficiency  and safety of 
integrated compact fluorescent lamps 
(ICS code 29.140.30) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving. 12 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) El Salvador (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/SLV/140 
14 December 2009 [X] 5.6.2 
  Energy efficiency.  Window-type air 
conditioners (ICS code 23.120) Environmental protection and 
electrical energy saving. 12 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/302 
16 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Transportable pressure equipment.       Guaranteeing the protection of 
human health and safety 16 March 2010 (90 
days from date of 
notification.) European Union 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/303 
16 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fluorescent lamps without integrated 
ballast, high intensity discharge 
lamps, and ballasts and luminaires 
able to operate such lamps To avoid unintended impacts 
on the availability and 
performance of the products 
covered by the Regulation 14 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
Georgia G/TBT/N/GEO/6 
8 December 2009  [X] 2.10.1 
  “Certification of service stations in 
Civil aviation”  (ICS: 03.120.20) Safety rules in Civil aviation 1 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/ISR/356 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Baths (ICS: 91.140.70; HS: 7324). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. 1 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/357 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Air ventilation and filtration systems 
for air-raid shelters (HS: 8421.31 and 
8414.51; ICS: 91.140.30). Protection of human life 1 February 2010,  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/358 3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Air ventilation and filtration systems 
for air-raid shelters (HS: 8421.31 and 
8481.10-80; ICS: 91.140.30). Protection of human life 1 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/359 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Air ventilation and filtration systems 
for air-raid shelters (HS: 8421.31; ICS: 91.140.30). Protection of human life 1 February 2010,  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/360 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Circuit breakers (ICS: 29.120.50; HS: 
8536.20, 8536.30, 8536.90 and 
8538.90). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 1 February 2010,  
(60 days from 
circulation date) Israel  
G/TBT/N/ISR/361 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plastic conduit systems for electric 
and communication installations  
(ICS: 29.120.10; HS: 3917.23). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 1 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/362 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cement (ICS: 91.100.10; HS: 2523). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 6 February 2010 
 (60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/363 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Concrete cylinder pipes 
 (ICS: 23.040.50, 93.030; HS: 
6810.99). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/364 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
 Water slides (ICS: 97.220.40; 
 HS: 9506.29). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/365 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Bonded abrasive products  
(ICS: 25.100.70; HS: 8460.10-90). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 6 February 2010 
 (60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/366 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lead-acid starter batteries (ICS: 
29.220.20, 43.040.10; HS: 8507.10-
20). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 6 February 2010 
 (60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/367 18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Concrete blocks (ICS: 91.060.30, 
91.100.30; HS: 6810.11) Protection of the environment, 
prevention of deceptive 
practices and consumer 
protection. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/368 18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Concrete blocks (ICS: 91.060.10, 
91.100.30; HS: 6810.11). Protection of the environment, 
prevention of deceptive 
practices and consumer protection. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/369 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Protective gloves (ICS: 13.340.40; 
HS: 4015.11, 3926.20 and 4203.29) Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/370 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Protective gloves (ICS: 13.340.40; 
HS: 4015.11, 3926.20 and 4203.29) Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/371 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Protective gloves (ICS: 13.340.40; 
HS: 4015.11, 3926.20 and 4203.29). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/372 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health 16 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/ISR/373 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health 16 February 2010  Israel (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/374 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health 16 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/108 
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G/TBT/N/ISR/375 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/376 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health 16 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/377 18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/378 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products (ICS: 67.100; 
HS: 0401-0406). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/379 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Raw cow milk (ICS: 67.100.01; HS: 
0401). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/380 18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Soft white cheeses (ICS: 67.100.30; 
HS: 0406.10). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/381 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cream (ICS: 67.100.99; HS: 0402-
0403). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/382 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Sour cream (ICS: 67.100.99; HS: 
0403.90). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/383 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cow's milk for drinking (ICS: 
67.100.10; HS: 0401). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/384 18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fermented milk products (ICS: 
67.100.30, 67.100.99; HS: 0403, 
0406). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/385 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Butter (ICS: 67.100.20; HS: 0405). Protection of human health. 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/386 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Salty Cheeses (ICS: 67.100.30; HS: 
0406). Protection of human health 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) Israel (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/387 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Semi-hard cheeses (ICS: 67.100.30; 
HS: 0406). Protection of human health 16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
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Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/19 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drinking Water System Components 
(ICS: 13.060.20) Protection of human health and 
safety 16 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/318 
9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  - TV sets (HS:  8528.72 , 8528.73); 
-  Flourescent Lights  (HS:  8539.31 , 
9415.10, 9415.20)  Protection of the environment 7 February 2010,  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/319 
9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  RFID tag system that use 950 – 
958MHz frequency Technological progress 
 7 February 2010,  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/320 9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drugs (HS: 30) To maintain proper description 
and quality drugs 20 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/JPN/321 
15 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizer (HS: 3105) Protection of human health and 
safety, and plant health. 13 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/322 15 December 2009 [X] 5.6.2 
  Terminal equipment for Internet 
Protocol telephone, etc. Technological progress 
 3 March 2010 Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/323 
22 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Radio equipment for the advanced 
system of the CDMA 2000 high-
speed data portable 
radiocommunication system, that is 
concisely named as “EVDO multi-carrier system” in Japan, whose 
function are partially specified in 
cdma2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface Specification in 3GPP2 
(Third Generation Partnership Project 
2) To establish the technical 
regulations for introduction the 
CDMA 2000 high-speed data 
portable radiocommunication 
system March 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/189 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Paraffin wax based candles (ICS: 
75.140; 91.160) Intended to assist in selecting 
and manufacturing suitable wax 
candles and prevention of 
deceptive practices 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/190 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tractors (ICS:  53.100)  Safety and environmental 
operational requirements 6 February 2010 
 (60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/191 
8 December 2009 [X] 5.7.1 
  Petroleum products  (ICS: 75) Quality requirements and 
consumer protection Not applicable Kenya 
 
G/TBT/N/KEN/192 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Table salt  (ICS: 67.220.20) Protection of human health -  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/193 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Bread (ICS: 67.040)  Consumer safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/194 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Peanut butter (ICS:  67.080.10) Consumer safety  6 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/195 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Concentrated foods: (ICS:  67.040)   Consumer safety  6 February 2010 
 (60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/196 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Adhesives (ICS: 83.180) Quality requirements. 6 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/197 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Adhesives Quality requirements 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/198 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizers ( ICS: 65.080) Quality requirements and 
environmental protection 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/199 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizers (ICS: 65.080) Quality requirements and 
environmental protection 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) Kenya (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/KEN/200 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.10.1 
  Noise and excessive vibration control 
regulations (ICS: 13.020) Environmental protection - 
Republic of Korea  G/TBT/N/KOR/256 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products (Egg products) Harmonization and 
rationalization of 
microbiological standards  5 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/22 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  The protection of motor vehicles 
against unauthorized use To maintain consumer 
protection 16 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/14 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Constructions materials  Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of animal and 
plant health; Protection of the environment  16 February 2010, 
(60 days days from 
circulation date) Kyrgyz Republic 
 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/15 
18 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
   Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of animal and 
plant health protection, Prevention of deceptive 
practices  16 February 2010, 
(60 days from 
circulation date)  
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Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/16 
2 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Iron and Steel (S ee notification for 
complete list of HS codes)  
 To protect the health and safety 
and prevention of deceptive 
practices - 
G/TBT/N/MEX/184 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vehicles Not stated Not applicable Mexico 
 
G/TBT/N/MEX/185 
21 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Transport of Class 3 hazardous 
flammable liquid substances, materials and waste. Not stated 7 February 2010 
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/84 
11 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Balloons Protection of human health and 
safety 17 February 2010  
Norway G/TBT/N/NOR/19 
11 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Radio and telecommunications 
terminal equipment Protection of human health and 
safety 9 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/148 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lettuce (ICS: 67.080.01) 
 Quality requirements, 
Consumer protection; 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/149 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cigar and toscani cigar  (ICS: 65.160) Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing 
relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/150 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tobacco  and  Tobacco  products - 
Cigarettes (ICS: 65.160) Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/151 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pipe tobacco (ICS: 65.160 ) Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/152 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fresh figs (ICS: 67.080.01) 
 Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) Qatar 
 
G/TBT/N/QAT/153 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Oil of sweet orange obtained by 
mechanical treatment (ICS: 71.100.60) 
 Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/108 
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G/TBT/N/QAT/154 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Soya Drink (ICS: 67.160.20) 
 Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010 
 (60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/155 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fresh Spinach (ICS: 67.080.01) 
 Quality requirements, 
consumer protection; marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/156 8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  31 A fused connection units switched 
& unswitched (ICS: 29.120.30)  To maintain safety and quality 
of products 6 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date) Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/157 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Specification for adaptors  
(ICS: 29.120.30) 
 To maintain safety and quality 
of products 6 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/112 14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS 2309, ICS 67.040 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive 
practices 12 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) Saudi Arabia 
 
G/TBT/N/SAU/113 
14 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.230 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 12 February 2010 
(60 days from circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/115 4 December 2009  [X] 5.6.2 
  Conformity Assessment Policy Consumer safety 29 January 2010  
G/TBT/N/ZAF/116 
4 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Bread Wheat (HS: 1001, ICS:  
67.060) National Tariff Heading: 
Wheat and Meslin Consumer safety and 
information 4 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/117 
4 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Durum Wheat (HS: 1001.10, ICS:  
67.060) National Tariff Heading: Durum Wheat Consumer safety and 
information 4 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/118 
4 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Soft Wheat (HS: 1001, ICS :  67.060) 
National Tariff Heading: Wheat and 
Meslin Consumer safety and 
information 4 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/119 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Organically produced products 
(animal, plant and processed) (ICS:  
65.020)  Consumer information and 
labelling 28 February 2010 South Africa 
 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/120 
11 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cigarettes (HS: 2402.20, ICS :  
65.160) National Tariff Heading: Cigarettes Containing Tobacco Protection of Human Health 
and Safety 4 April 2010  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/108
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Comments 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/120 
10 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Timber and timber products made out 
of solid wood: HS 4403, 4404, 4407, 4409, 4401 (without 4401.3000), 
4402, 4406, 4408, 4418.5000 and 
4418.6000 (only shingles; posts and beams made out of solid wood), 9401 
(only seats made out of solid wood), 
9403 (only furniture made out of solid wood); Produts falling under the 
following tariff lines as long as they 
are made out of solid wood: 4414, 4416, 4417, 4419, 4420, 4421, 7009. Information of the consumer, 
(SR 944.0) 8 February 2010 (60 
days from circulation date) 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/78 
9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Electricity Meters (CCCN  
9028.30.00.00-4) Prevention of deceptive 
practices  7 February 2010  
(60 days from 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/THA/319 7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps and related equipment  
(HS: 8504, ICS: 29.140) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency 
standard sub-committee) 
G/TBT/N/THA/320 7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps and related equipment  
(HS: 8504, ICS: 29.140) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee) 
G/TBT/N/THA/321 7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric fans (HS: 8414, ICS: 23.120) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency 
standard sub-committee) 
G/TBT/N/THA/322 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps and related equipment  
(HS: 8504, ICS: 29.140) Protection of the environment  N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency standard sub-
committee) Thailand 
 
G/TBT/N/THA/323 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps and related equipment (HS: 
8504, ICS: 29.140) Protection of the environment  N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/108 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/324 
7 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps and related equipment (HS: 
8504, ICS: 29.140) Protection of the environment  N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee) 
G/TBT/N/THA/325 9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps and related equipment (HS: 
8504, ICS: 29.140) Protection of the environment
 N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency 
standard sub-committee) 
G/TBT/N/THA/326 
9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motors (HS: 8501, ICS: 29.160) Protection of the environment  N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency standard sub-
committee) Thailand (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/THA/327 
9 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cooking ranges (HS: 7321, ICS: 
97.040) Protection of the environment  N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee) 
G/TBT/N/TTO/78 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.10.1 
  Safety of toys -Part 1: Safety aspects 
related to mechanical and physical 
properties - ISO 8124-1: 2000 (ICS: 97.200.50) Prevention of deceptive 
practices, Consumer 
information and labelling 31 December 2009  
G/TBT/N/TTO/79 
3 December 2009 [X] 2.10.1 
  Safety of toys -Part 2: Flammability 
(ICS 97.200.50) (HS: 9503.90) Prevention of deceptive 
practices, Consumer 
information and labelling 31 December 2009  Trinidad and 
Tobago 
 
G/TBT/N/TTO/80 
9 December 2009 [X] 2.10.1 
  Sodium hypochlorite solutions 
(Liquid chlorine bleaches) – 
Specification (3rd Revision)  
(ICS: 70.100.00) Protection of human health and 
safety 29 January 2010  
G/TBT/N/UKR/42 
15 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Margarine and soft margarine; 
Chocolate sweets; Canned meat; 
Tea; Coffee natural roasted. Trade facilitation 13 February 2010 
(60 days from 
circulation date) Ukraine 
 
G/TBT/N/UKR/43 
15 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Amendments to the List of products 
which are subject to compulsory certification in Ukraine. (See 
notification for complete list of 
products covered) Safety improvement 13 February 2010  
(60 days from circulation date)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/108
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/USA/502 
8 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Animal feed  (ICS: 65.120) Protection of animal health 22 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/503 
11 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Small electric motors (ICS 13.020, 
27.020) Protection of the environment 25 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/504 
21 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Contact lenses (ICS: 11.120, 13.120) Protection of human life and 
health Comments will be 
accepted at anytime 
after publication of the notice of filing; 
however, if a final 
rule is promulgated, it will address only 
those comments that 
were received prior to publication of the 
final rule 
G/TBT/N/USA/505 
21 December 2009  [X] Others 3.2 
  Energy Efficiency; Appliances  
(ICS 13.020, 23.120, 27.060, 29.140, 29.180) Protection of the environment Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/USA/506 
21 December 2009 [X] Others 3.2 
  Nickel in fertilizer  
(ICS 13.020, 65.080) Protection of the environment Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/USA/507 
21 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ejection mitigation 
 (ICS 43.020, 43.040) Protection of human life 1 February 2010  
G/TBT/N/USA/508 
21 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Water heaters, pool heaters  
(ICS 13.020, 97.100) Protection of  the environment 9 February 2010 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/509 
21 December 2009 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food containers  (ICS  67.230, 
67.250) Protection of consumers and 
human health 19 January 2010 
 
 
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