WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/102 
8 September 2009 
 (09-4253) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JUNE 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 June 
2009, which includes a total of 156 new notifications by 32 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/102 
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G/TBT/N/ALB/34 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Essential requirements and 
conformity assessment of personal protective equipment. Protection of human safety; 
Conformity assessment 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Albania  
G/TBT/N/ALB/35 
15 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  State Aid Trade facilitation 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/251 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Medicinal preparations for human 
use. Adoption of a domestic law Not specified 
G/TBT/N/BHR/126 
2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Complementary Foods Based on 
Milk for Infants and Children “Follow up Formula” (ICS  
67.100) Consumer protection and 
food safety 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/127 
2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Fruit Drink (ICS  67.160) Consumer protection and 
food safety 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/128 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Quick Frozen Peaches  
(ICS  67.080) Consumer protection and 
food safety 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/129 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tehena (ICS:  67) C onsumer protection and 
food safety 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/130 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bouillons and Consommés  
(ICS:  67) Consumer protection and 
food safety 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Bahrain 
 
G/TBT/N/BHR/131 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halal Food (ICS:  67) C onsumer protection and 
food safety 3 August 2009 (60 
days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/331 25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Protection of human health; 
Prevention of deceptive practices 22 June 2009 
G/TBT/N/BRA/332 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Enzyme Detergents Protection of human health; 
Prevention of deceptive practices 22 June 2009 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/333 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Food packaging. Protection of human health  27 June 2009  
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Brazil (cont'd) G/TBT/N/BRA/334 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Phytomedicines. Protection of human health  27 June 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/269 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Kettles for household use  
(ICS :  97.040) Protection of human health  6 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/270 
10 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Telecommunication Equipment 
(ICS: 33.050)  Protection of the network 13 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/271 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-medicinal ingredients for 
human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 
and safety 20 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/272 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2  Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 11 October 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/273 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 11 October 2009  
G/TBT/N/CAN/274 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2  Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 11 October 2009 Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/275 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Drugs for human use and 
veterinary drugs  (ICS : 11.120, 11.220) Protection of human health 
and safety; Protection of animal health 12 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/CHN/627 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solid chemical fertilizers ICS: 
65.080 
 Regulating the market  8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/628 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Compound fertilizer (Complex 
fertilizer) (ICS: 65.080) 
 Regulating the market and  
protection of animal and 
plant health  8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/629 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Monoammonium phosphate and 
diammonium phosphate  (ICS: 65.080) Regulating the market 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/630 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Clomazone technical  
(ICS: 65.100.20)  Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) China  
G/TBT/N/CHN/631 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Buprofezin technical  
(ICS: 65.100.10) 
 Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection 
of the environment 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/632 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Ethephon technical (ICS: 65.100) 
 Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment  8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/633 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Thiophanate-methyl technical 
(ICS: 65.100.30)  Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/634 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Isocarbophos technical  
(ICS: 65.100.10) 
 Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection 
of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/635 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Propiconazole technical  
(ICS: 65.100.30) 
 Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection 
of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/636 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fenitrothion technical  
(ICS: 65.100.10)  Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/637 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bensulfuron-methyl technical 
(ICS: 65.100.20)  Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/638 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Thifensulfuron-methyl technical 
(ICS: 65.100.20)  Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/639 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prometryn technical  
(ICS: 65.100.20) 
 Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection 
of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/640 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Methomyl technical  
(ICS: 65.100.10)  Protection of  human, animal 
and plant health; Protection of the environment 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/641 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Protective gloves (ICS: 13.340.40) 
 Ensuring the safety of 
personnel  8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/642 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chemical protective clothing 
(ICS:13.340.10)  Ensuring the safety of 
personnel 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/643 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Protective clothing against liquid 
acids and alkalis (ICS:13.340.10)  Ensuring the safety of 
personnel   8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/644 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Guided type fall arresters 
including a rigid anchor line (ICS: 13.340.99) 
 Ensuring the safety of 
personnel 8 August 2009, 60 
days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat 
G/TBT/N/CHN/645 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Retractable type fall arrester (ICS: 
13.340.99) 
 Ensuring the safety of 
personnel 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/646 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lanyards (ICS:13.340.99) 
 Ensuring the safety of 
personnel 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/647 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cigarettes (ICS:65.160, HS: 2402) 
 To ensure the quality of 
products, and protect consumer’s health 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/648 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cigarettes (ICS:65.160, HS: 2402) 
 To assure the quality of 
products and protect consumer’s health 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/649 19 June 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Solid wastes as raw 
materials(SWRM)  
(ICS: 13.030.50) 
 Protection of the 
environment; Protection of 
human health; Quality 
requirements 19 July 2009 (30 
days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/650 
19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  laser stereolithography 
prototyping machine (ICS: 25.080.99, HS:8456).  Ensuring the safety of 
human and property  18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/651 19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Daylight press with a vertical 
closing movement more than 6 mm for the moulding of plastics 
and/or rubber and the belt. 
(ICS: 71.120, HS: 8465) Ensuring the safety of 
human and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/652 
19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Internal mixer for processing of 
plastics and/or rubber (ICS: 71.120, HS: 8465) Ensuring the safety of 
human and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/653 
19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Calenders for processing  plastics 
and /or rubber (ICS: 71.120, HS: 8465) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/654 19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Safety signs for mining machinery 
(ICS: 73.100.01, HS: 8430)  Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/655 19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mining machinery safety signs 
about symbols for hazard pictorial (ICS: 73.100.01, HS:8430) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/656 19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Full face tunnel boring machine 
and part face tunnel boring 
machine (ICS: 73.100.10, HS: 
8430) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/657 
19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mechanical mining shovel (ICS: 
73.100.30, HS: 8430) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/658 19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Slat feeder, belt feeder, chain 
feeder, reciprocating feeder, circular feeder, screw feeder, scraper feeder and vibration feeder 
(ICS: 73.120; HS:8430) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/659 
19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Vibrating screen, fixed screen and 
rotating screen (ICS: 73.120; HS: 
8430) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/662 19 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Underground load-haul-dump 
(ICS: 73.100.10, HS: 8430) Protection of human health 
and property 18 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation ) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/663 
22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  General purpose belt  conveyor, 
chain conveyor, bridge conveyor for underground mine(ICS: 
73.100.40, HS: 8430) Protection of human health 
and property 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/664 
22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Carbon steel seamless tubes and 
pipes for nuclear power plant 
(ICS: 77.140.75) Protection of human health 
and property 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/665 
22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Alloy steel seamless tubes and 
pipes for nuclear power plant (ICS: 77.140.75) Protection of human health 
and property 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/666 22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  9% Nickel steel plates for pressure 
vessels with specified low temperature properties (ICS: 77.140.50, HS: 7208, 7225).  Safety 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/667 22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Stainless steel plate, sheet and 
strip for pressure equipments 
(ICS:77.140.50, HS: 7208, 7225) Safety 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/668 22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Low voltage equipments (ICS: 
29.02) To protect the safety of 
human and property  21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/669 22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Explosion protected electric 
equipments (ICS: 29.260.20) To protect human safety and 
health 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/670 22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Power support for coal mine – 
power set legs and rams (ICS: 73.100) Safety 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/660 22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Ball mill, rod mill, tube mill, 
autogenous mill, ball coal mill, double-inlet and double-outlet ball 
coal mill, vertical  mill, MPS coal 
mill, bowl coal mill, pendulum mill, beater wheel mill, vibrating mill, centrifugal mill, column mill, stirred mill, ultra-micro grinding , 
impact grinding , pneumatic mill 
and whirlwind mill (ICS: 73.120; HS: 8430) Ensuring the safety of 
human and property 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/661 
22 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Classification equipment, 
magnetic separation equipment, flotation equipment, specific gravity equipment and dewatering 
equipment for mineral processing 
(ICS: 73.120, HS:8430) Ensuring the safety of 
human and property 21 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/132 
3 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Brake fluids, hoses, cylinder 
sleeves, rubber seals, friction material, drums, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and discs (3819000000, 4009320000, 4016992900, 6813200000, 
6813810000, 8708301000, 
8708302100, 8708302390 and 8708302500) Protection of human health; 
Prevention of  misleading practices 28 August 2009 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/92 
3 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  11.120.99 Protection of human health; 
Prevention of  misleading practices 2 August 2009 
Estonia G/TBT/N/EST/5 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Labelling (alcohol) Adoption of a domestic law 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/277 23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-directional household lamps.     Ensuring consistency 
between different pieces of 
EU legislation. 22 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/278 
23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food.         Protection of human health 
and safety.   21 September 
2009, (90 days from date of circulation) European Communities 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/279 
23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food   Protection of human health 
and safety. 21 September 
2009, (90 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/FRA/102 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Organic amendments:  Compost 
containing materials of agronomic 
interest derived from water treatment. Protection of human health 
and safety 3 August 2009  
France 
 
G/TBT/N/FRA/103 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Fertilizer for mineral nutrient 
solutions - designations and specifications; Basic mineral amendments - designations and 
specifications Protection of human health 
and safety 3 August 2009  
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Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/59 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2  ICS: 75.160.20 Prevention of practices 
likely to mislead the consumer;  Environmental protection. 8 August 2009 (60 
days from date of circulation) 
Hong Kong, China G/TBT/N/HKG/32 
8 June 2009  [X ] 5.6.2 
  Showers for bathing  (HS: 
39229000) Consumer information; 
Protection of the environment 7 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/314 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Toys (ICS: 97.200.50, 13.220.40; 
HS: 9501-9503). Protection of human life 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/315 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Single and combination taps (HS: 
8481.80.30; ICS: 91.140.70) Protection of human health 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/316 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mechanical mixing tap with a 
single handle (HS: 8481.80; ICS: 91.140.60) Protection of human health 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/317 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Shower roses (HS: 8481.80; ICS: 
91.140.60) Protection of human health 1 August 2009(60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/318 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hinged lamination doors (HS: 
4418.20; ICS: 91.060.50) Protection of human health 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/319 2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gas-oil for diesel engines (ICS: 
75.160.20; HS: 2710.19.10). Protection of human health 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/320 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric cables (ICS: 29.240.20; 
HS: 8544). Lowering of trade barriers 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Israel  
G/TBT/N/ISR/321 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Glass containers for food and 
beverages (ICS: 67.250; HS: 7010.10-90). Lowering of trade barriers 8 August 2009(60 
days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/300 11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Drugs (HS: 30) Consumer information, 
labelling 21 August 2009 
Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/301 
24 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fish ham and fish sausage Consumer information, 
labelling 27 August 2009  
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G/TBT/N/JPN/302 
24 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Edible Vegetable Oils and Fa ts Consumer information, 
labelling 27 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/JPN/303 
24 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Textile goods; “Lingerie”, “Lace” 
The open end thread made by using waste fibers, noil and recoverd fibers, and the fabric made by the open end thread, etc”, “reverse side haired knit fabric, 
etc”,  Miscellaneous Manufactured 
goods; “Thermos bottles”, “Gloves that are wholly of partly made of leather or synthetic leather”,” Apparel made of leather 
or synthetic leather”, “Pots and 
pans”, “Kettles”, stipulated under the Household Goods Quality Labelling Law Consumer safety 23 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Japan (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/304 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  electronic appliances, printed 
wiring boards, appliance inlet, the automatic neck oscillating, 
copper-iron type ballasts of 
luminaires, capacitor for electric equipment used for air-conditioner, washing machines, refrigerators and freezers, power 
of refrigerators and freezers, 
washing machines, dryers for bathroom, diodes for input control electric room heaters, floor heating, heaters with outdoor camera protecting from 
condensation and freezing, 
magnet-type couplers, and electric wire tube Human safety 24 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/141 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lead acid batterries (HS 8506; 
ICS 27.160.20; 27.180) Harmonization of regional 
standards and trade facilitation 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/142 11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lead acid batteries (HS 8506; ICS 
27.160.20; 27.180) Harmonization of regional 
standards and trade facilitation 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/143 11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lead acid batteries  (HS: 8506; 
ICS: 27.160.20) Harmonization of regional 
standards and trade facilitation 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/144 11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS: 27.160) Consumer safety 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from the 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/145 11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS: 27.160) Consumer safety 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/146 11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS: 27.160) Safety for Factory Made 
thermal solar heating systems 10 August 2009, 
((60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/147 12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS: 27.160) Qu ality requirements 11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/148 12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS: 27.160) Qu ality requirements 11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/149 12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS 27.160) Qu ality requirements 11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/150 12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS: 27.160) Qu ality requirements 11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Kenya  
G/TBT/N/KEN/151 
12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  (HS: 
854470;  ICS: 33.180.10) Quality requirements 11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/152 
12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems (HS: 
852990;  ICS: 33.120) Compliance with the 
Environmental Management Coordination Act, (EMCA), 1999 11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/153 12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems (HS: 
852990;  ICS: 33.120) Safety and to enhance 
performance  11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/154 12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems (HS: 
852990;  ICS: 33.120) Safety and to enhance 
performance  11 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Kenya (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/KEN/155 
12 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems (HS: 
851840;  ICS: 33.120) Safety and to enhance 
performance 11 August 2009, 
((60 days from 
date of circulation) 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/217 
2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceutical products Quality requirements 1 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/21 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Maximum levels of Melamine in 
Food and Feeds To maintain consumer 
protection.  3 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/176 
2 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mechanized tortilla-making 
machines Not specified n/a 
New Zealand 
 G/TBT/N/NZL/50 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tariff codes relating to dairy 
products in HS Chapter 04 (HS04.01-04.06). Greater consumer choice 
while maintaining a satisfactory level of public 
health 20 July 2009  
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(cont'd) G/TBT/N/NZL/51 
17 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  External power supplies  
(ICS 91.140.50 Electricity supply systems); Simple set top boxes (digital decoders without hard drive ICS 33.160.10 Amplifiers); Household refrigerating 
appliances (ICS  97.040.30 
Domestic refrigerating appliances) Room air conditioners and heat pumps (single and three phase) (ICS 23.120 Ventilators. Fans. Air 
conditioners; ICS Code 27.080 
Heat pumps); Close control air conditioners (for computer rooms) (ICS  23.120 Ventilators. Fans. Air conditioners); Commercial chillers (AC Chiller towers) (ICS 
97.130.20 Commercial 
refrigerating appliances) Environmental protection, 
consumer information,  Harmonization with the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement, cost saving 15 September 
2009, (90 days from the circulation date) 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/108 
23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Petroleum products For consumer protection and 
safety 31 July 2009 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/98 
24 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Coffee (HS: 09.01, ICS 67.140.20) 
National Tariff Heading: - coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing 
coffee in any proportion Prevention of deceptive 
practices 10 September 
2009  
G/TBT/N/SWE/98 3 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  The use of HCFC Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment; Prevention of illegal trade. 28 August 2009 
Sweden 
 
G/TBT/N/SWE/99 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Construction products EG-a daptation of the Design 
Regulations of the Swedish Board of Housing, Building and Planning 28 August 2009  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/102 
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G/TBT/N/CHE/111 
9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication equipment: 
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment. 9 OOIT must be amended to 
take in account changes in the allocation of radio spectrum according to CEPT/ECC recommendations and 
decisions. 15 August 2009 
Switzerland 
 
G/TBT/N/CHE/112 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Newly registered cars.  Protection of the 
environment; Protection of public health 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/70 9 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Lenses of Sunglasses  
(HS:  90) Consumer protection 8 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/72 23 June 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
[X ] 5.7.1   Laser Speedometers  
(HS: 809 239) to ensure fair trade; 
Protection of public health and safety; environmental 
protection  1 August 2009  Chinese Taipei 
 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/71 
23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Vehicles of categories N and O 
(small vehicles excluded) Protection of human health 22 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/THA/309 10 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Telecommunication cable (HS: 
8544, ICS: 29.060.20) Safety and consumer 
protection 9 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/THA/310 10 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders 
(HS: 7311, ICS: 23.020.30) Safety and consumer 
protection 9 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Thailand  
G/TBT/N/THA/311 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders 
(HS: 7311, ICS: 23.020.30) Safety and consumer 
protection 10 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/TTO/61 
3 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor-Operated Appliances. (ICS: 
97.040.50) 
 Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009 Trinidad and 
Tobago 
 
G/TBT/N/TTO/62 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
   Household Electric Storage Tank 
Water Heaters. (ICS: 97.100) Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009  
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G/TBT/N/TTO/63 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household Refrigerators and 
Freezers (ICS: 97.040.30) Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/64 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric fans (ICS: 23.120) Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/65 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Microwave Cooking Appliances 
(ICS: 97.040.20) Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009,  
G/TBT/N/TTO/66 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts (ICS 
29.140) Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/67 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor-Operated Household Food 
Preparing Machines  (ICS: 97.040.50) Protection of human health 
and safety 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/68 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Metallic Outlet Boxes  
(ICS 29.120)  Protection of human health 
and safety 9 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/69 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-
Device Boxes, and Covers (ICS 
29.120) Protection of human health 
and safety 9 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/70 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Attachment Plugs and Receptacles 
(ICS 29.120.30) Protection of human health 
and safety 9 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/71 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cord Sets and Power-Supply 
Cords (ICS: 29.060) Protection of human health 
and safety 9 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/72 
23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Detergent – Synthetic Laundry 
Detergent Powder.  
(ICS 71-100.40) Protection of human health 
and safety 6 August 2009 Trinidad and 
Tobago (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/TTO/73 
23 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Standard specification for 
loadbearing concrete masonry units. (ICS 91.100.030) Protection of human health 
and safety 19 June 2009  
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Turkey G/TBT/N/TUR/2 
17 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Construction products (HS-ICS: 
13.220.10, 21.040.30, 21.060.10, 21.060.20, 21.060.50, 23.020.10, 23.040.01, 23.040.10, 23.040.20, 23.040.40, 23.040.45, 23.040.50, 23.060.01, 23.060.20, 23.060.30, 
75.140, 77.080.20, 77.120.10, 
77.140.10, 77.140.20, 77.140.50, 77.140.60, 77.140.70, 77.150.10, 81.060.20, 81.080, 83.140.99, 83.180, 87.040, 91.060.10, 
91.060.20, 91.060.30, 
91.060.50,91.100.01, 91.100.10, 91.100.15, 91.100.25, 91.100.30, 91.100.50, 91.100.99, 91.120.30, 91.140.10, 91.140.60, 91.140.70, 91.140.80, 91.180, 93.080.20, 
93.140, 97.150) Protection of human security 
and safety 16 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/46 
17 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 All polyethylene materials and 
carrier bags with diameter less than 31 microns Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment 16 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/22 
17 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Machinery, equipment, 
components or units and mobile equipment Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU law  16 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/UKR/23 
17 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  New electrical household devices 
of domestic and foreign origin, namely: refrigerators, freezers and combinations of this equipment; washing and drying machines, 
combination of this equipment; 
dishwashers; - ovens; water heaters and devices for storing hot water;lighting fixtures;air conditioners.Other types of 
electrical devices for household 
usage under Annex A of DSTU 4081 - 2002 can also be included in this list. Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to EU legislation in the field of electricity consumption by household electric appliances 16 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Ukraine  
G/TBT/N/UKR/24 
17 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Machines, replacement equipment, 
security components; lifting equipment; chains, ropes and the 
textile strips; removable 
mechanical transmission devices; partially completed vehicles Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to legislation of the European Union in the 
field of machinery 16 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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Ukraine (cont'd) G/TBT/N/UKR/25 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Regarding the design of ships:  
Cruise boats and partly completed boats, personal boats, Parts of vessels, if they are sold in Ukraine or separately, or as part of the vessel: Equipment of fixed or 
steer-driving engines protected 
from inflammation; Devices for protection from starting with the clutch engaged in pod-type engines; Stern, steer mechanisms 
and ropes;Fuel tanks intended for 
fixed installation and fuel hoses; Hatches and sidelights of industrial production. Regarding the emission of discharged gases:  Propulsion engines, which are 
installed or specifically intended 
for installation on cruise boats and personal boats; Propulsion engines which are installed on the vessel and were substantially 
modernized. Regarding the noise: 
Cruise boats with pod-type engine without integrated exhaust pipe or fixed propulsion system; Cruise boats with steer-driving engine 
without integrated exhaust pipe or 
with stationary propulsion system which were substantially upgraded for placing on the Ukrainian market during five years after the modernization; Personal ships; 
Pod-type and steer-driving engines 
with integrated exhaust pipe, designed for installation in cruise boats Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation on safety of  cruise boats. 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/UKR/26 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 - Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation on energy management at industrial enterprises 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/UKR/27 18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food products which are sold 
through wholesale or retail trade network to the end consumer; 
food products which are delivered 
to restaurants, preschool institutions, schools, medical, medical-prophylactic institutions and other similar institutions Consumer information, 
labelling 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/UKR/28 18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  New agricultural and forestry 
tractors, equipped with pneumatic 
tires and have at least two axles, 
with maximum designed speed from 6 km/h to 40 km/h. Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU 
legislation in the field of  
agricultural and forestry wheeled tractors 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/UKR/29 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Agricultural and forestry tractors, 
equipped with pneumatic tires and have at least two axles, with maximum constructional (design) 
speed from 6 km/h to 40 km/h. Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation in the field of level of noise perceived by 
the driver of wheeled 
agricultural or forestry tractor 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Ukraine (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/UKR/30 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radio equipment and 
telecommunications terminal equipment Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation on radio and telecommunications terminal 
equipment 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/UKR/31 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Designations that are in conditions 
of a certain kind of economic activities provide banning of dangerous actions or actions which can cause danger, through posters, colours, light or sound 
signals, or give instructions on 
safety measures and/or protection of health or alert about risks or danger, or bind to a particular course of action to ensure the 
safety and/or protection of health 
at the workplace Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the European Union law regarding the marking required for security and health protection of workers. 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/UKR/32 18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  New agricultural and forestry 
tractors, their trailers and changeable trailer machines, with constructional (design) speed not exceeding 6 km/h, system 
components and separate technical 
units intended for use on tractors, trailers for them and changeable trailer machines Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation in the field of  approval of agricultural or forestry tractors’ types, their 
trailers and changeable 
trailer machines along with their systems, components and separate technical units. 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Ukraine (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/UKR/33 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  The process of providing railroad 
transport services Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation in the field of 
passenger transport and 
freight railroad transport. 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/34 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Equipment that works in relatively 
excess to atmospheric maximum permissible pressure (PS) of more than 0.5 bar (1 bar = 0.1 MPa, 1 bar = 1.02 kgs/cm2):   - vessels which operate under 
pressure, relatively excess to 
atmospheric pressure  more than 0.5 bar;   - equipment and machinery to get steam or hot water with a 
temperature over 110°C, heated 
with flame or in other way and under the risk of overheating, or other equipment and machinery, if the manufacturer intends to place 
them on the market and distribute 
as equipment working under pressure;   - pipelines, which operate under pressure;   - equipment working under 
pressure, which has the capacity 
(V) more than 2 liters and is designed to receive steam or hot water with a temperature over 110 ° C, heated with flame or in other 
way and under the danger of 
overheating, including - all autoclaves and pressure cookers;   - units for receiving warm water at a temperature no higher than 
110 ° C, which are provided 
manually with solid fuel and PS * V of which exceeds 50 bar/l;  Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation on safety of equipment which works under pressure. 17 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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   - safety devices and devices which 
work under pressure, relatively excess to atmospheric pressure more than 0.5 bar    
G/TBT/N/UKR/35 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Measuring equipment, namely:  
water meters, gas meters and volume conversion devices; active 
electrical energy meters; heat 
meters; measuring systems for continuous and dynamic measurement of liquids other than water; measuring automatic 
devices; taximeter; material 
measures;  coordinate (linear) measuring devices; analyzers of exhaust gas of transport vehicles. Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to EU legislation in the field of  measuring 
equipment - 
Ukraine (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/UKR/36 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Simple vessels working under 
pressure, namely: Working under the pressure of air or nitrogen 
without heating, the internal 
excess pressure of which is between 0.005 MPa to 3 MPa inclusive; The minimum temperature during operation is 
below minus 50 ° C and a 
maximum - not above plus 300 ° C for steel vessels and plus 100 ° C for vessels made of aluminium; Product of the maximum pressure on the amount (Rs * V), which is 
less than or equal to 5 MPa * l, but 
not exceeding 1000 MPa * l. Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation on safety of 
simple pressure vessels -  
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Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/37 
18 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-automatic measuring 
apparatus  - means of measuring equipment for determining body mass in gravitational force conditions, which can be used for determination of the dimensions 
related to the mass, their value, 
parameters or characteristics and need participation of the operator during the weighing.  Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to the EU legislation in the field of usage of non-automatic measuring devices. - 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/24 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned Humus (chick peas) with 
Tehena To keeping quality of this 
product, consumer health protection and marketing 
relations of GCC countries. 24 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/25 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preserved tomatoes To keeping quality of this 
product, consumer health 
protection and marketing relation of GCC countries. 24 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/USA/469 4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Potatoes  (HS 0701; ICS 67.080) Consumer protection  28 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/468 
4 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fuels and Fuel Additives (HS 
2710;  ICS 13.020 , 75.160) Protection of the 
environment 27 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/470 
11 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Coal  mine dust personal monitors  
(HS: 9306, 6506.10, ICS: 13.340.30) Protection of  human health  14 August 2009  United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/471 
25 June 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Replacement Tires  (HS 4011; ICS 
83.160, 13.020) Environmental protection  21 August 2009, 
 
 
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