WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/91 
10 October 2008 
 (08-4830) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JULY 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 July 2008, 
which includes a total of 112 new notifications by 27 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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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BRA/291 
10/07/2008 5.6.2 Packaging reconditioned used in land 
transport of hazardous products. Health protection 08/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/292 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Beverages and acetic fermentations and 
the raw materials thereof Protection of human health 12/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/293 
24/07/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Veterinary products with controlled 
substances and controlled substances Protection of human health 13/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/294 
24/07/2008 5.6.2 Portable tanks used in land transport of 
hazardous goods Health protection 22/09/2008 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/295 
24/07/2008 5.6.2 Packing used in land transport of 
hazardous goods Health protection 22/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CAN/244 
04/07/2008 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health 09/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CAN/245 
04/07/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radiocommunication apparatus and 
broadcasting equipment (ICS : 33.060, 33.160) Protection of the network Not specified 
G/TBT/N/CAN/246 
04/07/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Seeds of various crop sectors (Parts of 
HS Chapters 7, 9, 10 and 12) Facilitate the modernization of the seed 
regulatory framework 11/09/2008 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/247 
04/07/2008 2.9.2 Household laundry detergents, 
commercial and industrial laundry detergents, dish-washing compounds 
and household cleaners (ICS: 71.100.40) Protection of the environment 27/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHL/78 
21/07/2008 5.6.2 Three-phase squirrel-cage induction 
motor Consumer safety 15/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHL/79 
21/07/2008 5.6.2 Domestic microwave ovens with a 
digital control panel Consumer safety 17/09/2008 Chile 
G/TBT/N/CHL/80 
21/07/2008 5.6.2 Three-phase squirrel cage induction 
motor Safety 15/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/400 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Rice (ICS:  67.060) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumer’s health 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/401 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Paddy (ICS:  67.060) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumer’s health 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/402 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Soybean (ICS: 67.200.20) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumer’s health 01/09/2008 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/403 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Corn (ICS:  67.060) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumer’s health 01/09/2008  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/404 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Palm oil (ICS: 67.200.10) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumer’s health 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/405 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Olive oil and olive pomace oil  
(ICS:  67.200.10) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumer’s health 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/406 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Beer   
(ICS: 67.160.10, HS: 22030000) Consumer protection and maintain fair 
trade 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/407 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Seamless steel tubes and pipes for high 
pressure boiler (ICS:  77.140.75) Safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/408 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Seamless steel tubes for low and 
medium pressure boiler (ICS: 77.140.75) Safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/409 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Hot-rolled sheets and strips of carbon 
structural steels and high strength low alloy structural steels (ICS:  77.140.50, HS:7208, 7225) Safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/410 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Pure helium and high purity helium and 
ultra pure helium (ICS: 71.100.20) To improve the quality of the products 
and protect human safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/411 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Atactic polypropylene (APP) modified 
bituminous sheet materials (ICS: 
91.120.30) Regulating the market, protecting 
personal and construction safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/412 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) 
modified bituminous sheet materials 
(ICS: 91.120.30) Regulating the market, protecting 
personal and construction safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/413 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Injection molding machines for 
processing plastics and/or rubber  (ICS: 71.120) Safety, health 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/414 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Numerical controlled (NC)  boring 
machines and routing machines  (ICS: 79.120.10, HS: 8465) Protecting the safety of human and 
property 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/415 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Belt-drive wheeled tractors  
(ICS: 65.060.10, HS: 8701) Protecting human health and safety 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/416 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Automatic electric rice cookers  
(ICS: 27.010, HS: 85166030) Regulating the market and saving energy 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/417 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 AC electric fans  
(ICS: 27.010, HS: 8414) Regulating the market and saving energy 13/09/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/418 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Resistance welding machines Safety 13/09/2008  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/419 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Plugs and socket-outlets for household 
and similar purposes (ICS: 29.120.30,  HS:8535,8536) To protect human safety, regulate the 
market and safety certification (CCC certification) 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/420 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Three phases plugs and socket-outlets 
for household and similar purposes (ICS: 29.120.30, HS: 8535,8536) To protect human safety, regulate the 
market and safety certification (CCC certification) 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/421 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Single phase plugs and socket-outlets for 
household and similar purposes  (ICS:  29.120.30, HS:  8535, 8536) To protect human safety, regulate the 
market and safety certification (CCC certification) 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/422 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Electrical installations of buildings  
(ICS: 91.140.50) To protect the safety of human and 
electrical equipments 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/423 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Measuring relays and protection 
equipment (ICS: 29.120.70) Regulating the market and protecting 
human safety 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/424 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Buried polyethylene (PE) valves for 
supplying gaseous fuels  
(ICS: 83.140.30) To protect safety and the environment 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/425 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Screw caps, pin lamp caps, prefocus 
caps, miscellaneous caps and bayonet caps on finished lamps (ICS: 29.140.10) To ensure the safety properties of these 
products and product assessment 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/426 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Household and similar electrical 
appliances (ICS: 13.120, HS: 8450) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumers’ safety and health 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/427 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Textiles and apparel 
(ICS: 03.080.30,59.080.01, HS: 6103) Regulating the market and protecting 
consumers’ safety and health 13/09/2008 China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/428 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Toys (HS: 9503) Strengthening the administration on 
inspection and supervision of import and export toys, improving the level of quality and safety of import and export 
toys. 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/76 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.120 Protection of human life and health  09/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/77 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.100 Protection of human life and health 09/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/CRI/78 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.100 Protection of human life and health 09/09/2008 Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/79 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.100 Protection of human life and health 09/09/2008  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ECU/35 
02/07/2008 2.10.1 HS:  3917.32.00, 4009.11.00, 
7311.00.90, 8409.91.91, 8409.91.99, 8481.40.00, 8481.80.80, 8481.80.91 Protection of human health, animal and 
plant life and health and the environment and practices likely to mislead users Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ECU/36 
03/07/2008  2.10.1 HS:  8702.10.00, 8706.00.00, 
8707.90.00 Protection of human life and safety, the 
environment and property, preventing deceptive practices likely to mislead manufacturers. Not specified Ecuador 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/37 
07/07/2008 2.10.1 HS tariff subheading 8539.31.00 To prevent health, safety and 
environmental risks and practices likely 
to mislead users of electrical energy. Not specified 
G/TBT/N/EEC/198 
09/07/2008 2.9.2 Labelling requirements applicable to all 
foods To revise and update a number of the 
technical rules of the Directive. The 
revision is needed to ensure coherence between different pieces of legislation 07/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/199 
09/07/2008 2.9.2 Fertilisers (HS: 31) Manufacturers will benefit from a direct 
access to the internal market and farmers will take advantage of a wider range of fertiliser types; contribute towards 
fulfilling the objectives of the UNECE 
Göteborg Protocol 07/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/200 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Products in the field of electricity, 
heating and cooling, transport This measure is expected to help achieve 
the 10% target of biofuels in energy consumption by 2020 09/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/201 
21/07/2008 2.9.2 Chlorate (pesticide active substan ce) To protect human health and the 
environment 19/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/202 
21/07/2008 2.9.2 Bromuconazole (pesticide active 
substance) To protect human health and the 
environment 19/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/203 
21/07/2008 2.9.2 Napropamide (pesticide active 
substance) To protect human health and the 
environment 19/09/2008 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/204 
24/07/2008 5.6.2 Substances occurring in nature that are 
persistent, bio accumulative and toxic or very persistent and very bio 
accumulative or are of equivalent 
concern The objectives of this draft Regulation 
are to revise Annex IV on the basis of the criteria in Article 2(7)(a) of REACH 02/09/2008 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/25 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Construction products Protec tion of the environment 04/10/2008  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/FIN/26 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Construction products Protec tion of the environment 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/FIN/27 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Ventilation products for buildings Protection of the environment 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/FIN/28 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Construction products Protec tion of the environment 04/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/FIN/29 
22/07/2008 2.9.2 Cigarettes Protection of human health and safety 09/10/2008 Finland 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/FIN/30 
22/07/2008 2.9.2 Draft for a  tobacco decree on labelling 
of low ignition propensity of cigarettes on retail packages and announcing the results of fire safety testing of cigarettes to the National Product Control Agency 
for Welfare and Health  Consumer information 09/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/FRA/86 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Fairground and amusement park 
attractions and rides, machinery and structures To prevent accidents which could result 
from the use of such equipment 08/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/FRA/87 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Fairground and amusement park 
attractions and rides, machinery and structures (fixed equipment) To establish the procedures for the 
technical inspection of fairground and amusement park attractions and rides, machinery and structures 15/10/2008 France 
G/TBT/N/FRA/88 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Procedures for the technical inspection 
of fairground and amusement park 
attractions and rides, machinery and 
structures To prevent accidents which could result 
from the use of such equipment 15/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/212 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Personal flotation devices (ICS:  
13.340.70; HS:  6307.20) Protection of human life and lowering of 
trade barriers 09/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/213 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Playpens for domestic use (ICS: 97.140, 
97.190; HS: 9403, 8715) Protection of human life and lowering of 
trade barriers 09/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/214 
22/07/2008  2.9.2 Plastic conduit systems for electric and 
communication installations in buildings (ICS: 29.120.10; HS: 9028.30) Protection of human life and lowering of 
trade barriers. 20/09/2008 Israel 
G/TBT/N/ISR/215 
22/07/2008 2.9.2 Power cables (ICS: 29.060.20; HS: 
8544.20-8544.60) Protection of human life and lowering of 
trade barriers 20/09/2008  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/262 
18/07/2008 2.10.1 Drugs (HS: 30) To revi se the Japanese Pharmacopoeia 
Fifteenth edition for the purpose of maintaining proper description and quality drugs. Not specified 
G/TBT/N/JOR/5 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electrical equipment designed for use 
within certain voltage limits Protection of human health and safety, 
domestic animals or property. 09/08/2008 Jordan 
G/TBT/N/JOR/6 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Toys (ICS:  97.200.50) To ensure effective protection against the 
health hazards and risks arising from the use of toys by children 09/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/178 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Audio, video and similar electronic 
apparatus (HS: 8517, 8521, 8523, 8527, 
8528, 8443) Consumer protection 08/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/179 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Bananas, Oranges, Durians etc  
(HS: 0803, 0805,0810 ) Facilitation of fair trade and prevention 
of deceptive practices Not specified Korea, 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/180 
18/07/2008 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical – Oral solids (tablets and 
capsules) Protection of human health 28/07/2008 
G/TBT/N/KWT/13 
04/07/2008 2.9.2 Halal Food – Part 1: General 
Requirement. To maintain consumer protection 02/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/KWT/14 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Aqueous Coconut Products: Coconut 
Milk and Coconut Cream. To maintain consumer protection 13/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/KWT/15 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Edible Casein and Caseinates To maintain consumer protection 13/09/2008 Kuwait 
G/TBT/N/KWT/16 
15/07/2008 2.9.2 Edible Vegetable Oils – Part II To  maintain consumer protection 13/09/2008 
Kyrgyz 
Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/10 
23/07/2008 2.9.2 Not stated Protection of human life and health 
preservation of the environment, Protection of animal and plant health  21/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/145 
07/07/2008 2.9.2 Producers of milk, milk formula, 
combined dairy products and dairy by-products. Not stated 22/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/146 
07/07/2008 2.9.2 Importers of equi pment and germicides 
for domestic water treatment. Not stated  01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/MEX/147 
07/07/2008 2.9.2 Places of work Not stated  29/08/2008 Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/148 
07/07/2008 2.9.2 Fully coated containers for liquefied 
petroleum gas, of composite material Not stated  Not specified  
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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/83 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Cape fur seal products Protection of public morality, the health 
of animals and protection of the environment and biodiversity 25/08/2008 
G/TBT/N/OMN/35 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, 
Tremolite, Anthophylite,  Actinolite Protection of consumer's health and 
safety 08/09/2008 Oman 
G/TBT/N/OMN/36 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Lead-acid starter batteries used for 
motor vehicles and internal combustion engines Safety requirements and Protection of 
consumer's health and safety 09/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/PRY/16 
01/07/2008 2.9.2 Low-voltage electrical products To ensure the safety of humans, animals 
and goods Not specified 
G/TBT/N/PRY/17 
01/07/2008 2.9.2 Gas appliances for domestic use To ensure the safety of humans, animals 
and goods Not specified 
G/TBT/N/PRY/18 
02/07/2008 2.9.2 Electric cable and conductors Consumer safety  Not specified Paraguay 
G/TBT/N/PRY/19 
02/07/2008 2.9.2 Liquid fuel pumps Consumer information Not specified 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/19 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Various footwear Prevention of deceptive  practices  06/10/2008 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/100 
07/07/2008 2.9.2 Carrageenan – Food grade (ICS:  
67.040) For product quality, consumer protection 
and safety 03/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/56 
23/07/2008 2.9.2 Bottled drinking water  (ICS:  13.60)  To maintain quality of this product, 
consumer health protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and 
food safety 21/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/57 
23/07/2008 2.9.2 Cigarettes (ICS: 65.160) To maintain quality of this product, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 21/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/QAT/58 
23/07/2008 2.9.2 Fruit flavoured Moassel tobacco (ICS: 
65.160) To maintain quality of this product, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 21/09/2008 Qatar 
G/TBT/N/QAT/59 
23/07/2008 2.9.2 Moassel tobacco  
(ICS:  65.160) To maintain quality of this product, 
consumer health protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries 21/09/2008 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/82 
11/07/2008 2.9.2 Canola seed (HS:  10.08; ICS : 67.060; 
National Tariff Heading: Other cereals) Consumer safety 10/09/2008  
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G/TBT/N/ZAF/83 
31/07/2008 2.9.2 Fresh apples (HS: 08.08.10, National 
Tariff Heading: Apples, pears and quinces, fresh) Consumer safety and information 30/09/2008 
South Africa 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/84 
31/07/2008 2.9.2 Fresh pears (HS: 08.08.20, National 
Tariff Heading: Apples, pears and quinces, fresh) Consumer safety and information 30/09/2008 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/269 
03/07/2008 2.9.2 Drinking Water Filters (ICS: 13.060.99)  Safety and consumer  protection 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/39 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting 
services – Safety requirements (ICS:  29.140.30) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/40 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Seasonal and Holiday Decorative 
Products (ICS:  29.140.00) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/41 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Power Units other than Class 2 (ICS:  
29.180.00) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/42 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Class 2 Power Units   (ICS: 29.180.00) Pr otection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/43 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Flexible Cords and Cables (ICS:  
29.060.00) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/44 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Hermetic Refrigerants Motor 
Compressors (ICS:  29.160.30) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/45 2.9.2 Uninterrup tible Power Systems (ICS:  
29.240) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/TTO/46 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Luminaires (ICS 29.140.40) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 Trinidad and 
Tobago 
G/TBT/N/TTO/47 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Audio-Video Products and Accessories 
(ICS:  33.160.01) Protection of human health and safety 01/09/2008 
Tunisia G/TBT/N/TUN/20 
22/07/2008 2.9.2 Labelling and presentation of pre-
packaged foods Updating of the regulations and 
harmonization with European and international legislation 25/09/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/404 
07/07/2008 2.9.2 Pork skins  (HS: 1601-1602) (ICS: 
67.120, 67.230) Protection of human health 02/09/2008 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/405 
10/07/2008 2.9.2 Motor vehicle windshields (HS: 8707, 
7007.21) (ICS: 43.100, 43.040, 43.080, Ch. 19) Protection of human life and health 05/09/2008 
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