WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/TBT/GEN/N/128 
6 December 2011 
 (11-6331) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011  
 
 
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 August 
2011, which includes a total of 86 new notifications by 26 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/128 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/70 
23 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Imported and domestically produced 
beef, veal, lamb, hogget, mutton, and 
chicken, when so ld unpackaged in 
Australia Protection of human health and 
safety; Consumer information 
and labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices 18 October 2011  
Bahrain, Kingdom 
of G/TBT/N/BHR/249 
24 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cereals, pulses and derived products - 
Macaroni, Spaghetti and Vermicelli, 
ICS: 67.060 To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 October 2011,  
60 days from 
notification  
Bahrain, Kingdom of G/TBT/N/BHR/250 
24 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry 
Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars, ICS: 
67.140.30 To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 October 2011,   
60 days from 
notification 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/441 
16 August 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  Sterile hypodermic needles and gum 
needles for single use (HS:  9018.32)   Protection of human health 60 days after 
publication in the Brazilian Official 
Journal 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/442 
16 August 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  Single Use Appliance for Transfusion, 
Gravitational Infusion and Infusion for use with Infusion Pump  
(HS:  9018.90) Consumer health protection 10 September 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/443 
16 August 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  Sterile hypodermic syringes for single 
use (HS:  9018.3) Protection of human health 60 days after 
publication in the 
Brazilian Official 
Journal 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/444 
30 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medicines Protection of human health 1 September 2011 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/340 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Toxic substances (ICS:  13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 6 October 2011 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/341 
15 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous chemicals and pesticides 
(ICS:  13.020, 65.100) Protection of human health and 
the environment 13 August 2011 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/342 
18 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toxic substances (ICS: 13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 5 October 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/178 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Residential appliances which burn 
firewood or other biomass fuels. Protection of the environment 
and human health 20 October  2011 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/162 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Corrugated bars Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 1 November 2011  
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/391 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment.  
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 7 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/392 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products. 7 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/393 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 7 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/394 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 7 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/395 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Agricultural products intended to be 
marketed as organic in the EU Consumer information and 
labelling    11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/396 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/397 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/398 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/399 
15 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Short-range devices To increase the number of 
harmonised frequency bands 
that can be used by short-range devices 14 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/400 
29 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 28 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/126 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Protection of human health and 
safety Not stated 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/523 
11 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dried dates  (ICS:  67.080.10;  
HS:  0804.10) Protection of Human health and 
safety 10 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/524 
11 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ceramic ware (ICS:  81.060.30;  
HS: 6911 and 6912) Protection of human health and 
safety 10 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/525 
11 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Chemicals used for treatment of water 
intended for human consumption 
(ICS:  71.100.80; HS:  2829.1011). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 10 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/526 
11 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Gas-oil for diesel engines  
(ICS:  75.160.20; HS:  2710.19). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 10 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/527 
11 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Structural steel hollow sections (ICS: 
77.140.75; HS: 7304, 7305 and 7306). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 10 October 2011,  60 
days from date of notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/361 
11 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Materials and Cramps of Steel Pipe 
Scaffoldings Protection of human health and 
safety 10 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/362 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vented type instantaneous gas water 
heaters, bath tub water heaters, burner 
for baths, gas valves, etc Protection of human health and 
safety 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/363 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Poisonous and deleterious substances  Protection of human health and 
safety 19 September 2011 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/364 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
 Substances with probable effects on 
the central nerves system Protection of human health and 
safety 21 September 2011,  
30 days from the 
date of circulation 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/289 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Woven fabrics (Corresponding to 
Chapters 58 and  63) Prevention of deceptive 
practices 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/290 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Woven fabrics (Corresponding to 
Chapters 58 and  63) Prevention of deceptive 
practices 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/291 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Woven fabrics (Corresponding to 
Chapters 58 and  63) Prevention of deceptive 
practices 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/292 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
   Industrial Hydrogen (HS:  73.11 and 
76.13;  ICS:  75.160) Consumer Safety   13 September 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/293 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  High purity Hydrogen (HS:  73.11 
and 76.13;  ICS:  75.160) Consumer Safety   13 September 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/294 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Industrial Liquid Chlorine  
(HS:  280110) Consumer Safety 13 September 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/295 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Liquid Sulphur Dioxide (HS:  25) Consumer Safety   13 September 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/296 
15 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Refrigeration Grade Sulphur Dioxide 
(HS:  25) Consumer Health and Safety   13 September 2011  
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Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/297 
15 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pillows (HS:  3926;  ICS:  97) Consumer Safety 1 September 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/298 
15 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pillows (HS:  3926;  ICS:  97) Consumer Safety 1 September 2011,  
Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/260 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43.060.20 Protection of human health and 
safety  11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/261 
24 August 2011 [X] 2.10.1 
  ICS:  11, 29, 97 Quality requirements 23 October 2011,  
60 days from date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/318 
2 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceutical Safety Bureau Protection of consumers and 
promotion of public health Not specified 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/319 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Tires for Motor Vehicles Customer Protection 11 October 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/320 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Candles Article22, Quality Management 
and Safety Control of Industrial 
Products Act 21 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/321 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electrical/Electronic Products, 
Automobiles To enhance recycling and 
reduce environmental risks 
from electrica l/electronic 
products and automobiles 21 October 2011, , 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/322 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  IPTV Set-top box Not stated 21 October 2011, , 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/323 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cellura phone(Smart phone, etc) Prevention and Preparation for 
Disaster Emergency 
Management 21 October 2011, , 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/324 
25 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceuticals Protection of human health and 
safety 24 October 2011,  
60 days from date of notification 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/215 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous waste Protection of th e environment 11 October 2011 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/216 
25 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Special Management Waste and 
Urban Solid Waste Protection of the environment 20 October 2011 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/56 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS:  8415.  ICS:  23.120 Air 
Conditioners Harmonization; Protection of 
human health and safety  7 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification  
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Comments 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/124 
25 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  55.100 Protection of human health and 
safety; Consumer protection 24 October 2011,  
60 days from  date 
of notification. 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/153 
4 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Adhesive Protection of human health and 
safety 3 October 2011, 24 
September 2011 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/154 
4 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pneumatic tyres ICS:  83.160.01;  
43.040.65;  81.040.30  Protection of human health and 
safety 3 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/155 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.10.1 
  Furniture  ICS:  97.140 Protection of human health and 
safety 26 September 2011 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/156 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Furniture  ICS:  97.140 Protection of human health and 
safety  26 September 2011 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/157 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.10.1 
  Furniture  ICS:  97.140 Protection of human health and 
safety 26 September  2011 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/158 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.10.1 
 Furniture  ICS:  97.140 For health and safety  26 September 2011 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/90 
18 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.120  
 Consumer protection, 
Protection of human health and 
safety 3 October 2011 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/138 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Measuring devices  - Continuous 
totalizing automatic weighing 
instruments (HS: 90, ICS:  17.060) National Tariff Heading:  Optical, 
photographic, measuring intruments Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 30 September 2011  
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/139 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Caravans and light trailers (HS:  8716 
ICS:  43.100) , National Tariff Heading: Trailers and semi-trailers Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2011 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/140 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Live abalone (HS:  0307.91.10,  
ICS:  67.120.30) 
National Tariff Heading: Live abalone Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2011,  
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/141 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Glazing materials for buildings 
(ICS:  91.040.01) Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2011  
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Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/136 
15 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cold appliances (Fridges and 
Freezers); household washing 
machines; household dishwashers; television sets; fluorescent lamps 
without integrated ballast, high 
intensity discharge lamps, ballasts and luminaries able to operate such lamps; 
circulators Protection of the environment 8 October 2011 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/137 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Passenger cars Protection of the environment 21 October 2011  
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/103 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Traditional Chinese medicine 
materials (HS /CCCN0804.10.10.00-
4,1211.90.13.00-9,1211.90.20.00-
0,1211.90.21.00-9,1211.90.22.00-8,1211.90.25.00-5,1211.90.30.00-
8,1211.90.44.00-2,1211.90.49.00-
7,1211.90.50.00-3,1211.90.54.00-9,1211.90.55.00-8,1211.90.56.00-
7,1211.90.61.00-0,1211.90.70.00-9) Consumer protection 11 September 2011,  
30 days from date of 
notification 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/104 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  In-Vehicle Information and 
Communication System: L, M and N Protection of human health and 
safety 15 September 2011 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/105 
23 August 2011 [X] 5.6.2  Gas Stoves (CCCN 7321.81) Protectio n of the environment 22 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/106 
31 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Thermal paper commodities 
(HS/CCCN 4811.90.00.20.8) Consumer protection 30 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/389 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Additives (No.2)  
(ICS:  67.20.20) Protection of human health and 
safety 16 October 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/390 
22 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Refrigerating Technology  
(ICS:  27.200) Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the  
environment  21 October 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Trinidad and Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/101 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Architectural coatings -,  
(ICS:  87.040) Protection of human health and 
safety 21 September 2011  
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/102 
18 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Steel sheets - Zinc and Aluminum-
zinc alloy coated  
(ICS:  77.140, 91.060.20) Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2011   
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Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/103 
18 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cold Formed Steel Framing Members 
For Structural Applications  Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2011 
Turkey G/TBT/N/TUR/6 
31 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food, Materials and Articles in 
contact with Food and Feed Food safety, animal health and 
plant protection  1 November 2011 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/88 
31 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  55.100  Protection of human health and 
safety 1 November 2011, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/643 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Meat and poultry products  
(HS:  0207; ICS:  67.120) Not stated 26 September 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/642 
8 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Direct heating equipment (vented 
hearth heaters) (HS:  8516.10, 
8516.21, 8516.29; ICS:  97, 97.030, 
97.100) Protection of human life, 
energy conservation. 20 September 2011  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/644 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
   Electric-powered vehicles 
(HS:  8703; ICS:  43.120) Protection of human health and 
safety 12 September 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/645 
12 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemical substances 
 (ICS:  13.020, 71.100) Protection of human health and 
safety 2 September 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/646 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Infant and toddler products 
(HS:  9503, ICS:  91.190, 97.200) Protection of human health and 
safety 24 October 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/647 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices 
(ICS:  11.040) Protection of human health and 
safety 7 November 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/648 
17 August 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices  
(ICS:  11.040) Protection of human health and 
safety 7 November 2011 
 
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