WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/115 
29 October 2010 
 (10-5689) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JULY 2010  
 
 
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 July 
2010, which includes a total of 91 new notifications by 30 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  
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Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/40 
7 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Essential requirement and conformity 
assessment of cableway designed to carry persons Protection of human health and 
safety 5 September 2010, 
60 days from the date of notification 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/378 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Wine and grape and wine derivatives:  
Alcoholic beverages (HS:  22.03 to 
22.06 or 22.08); non-alcoholic beverages (HS:  22.02); grapes  
(HS:  08.06.10).  Protection of consumer health 31 July 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/379 
27 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medicines based on substances 
classified as antimicrobial use. Protection of Human Health; 
Prevention of Deceptive Practices 18 July 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/380 
27 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Active pharmaceutical ingredients Protection of Human Health 
and Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 21 August 2010 
Cambodia G/TBT/N/KHM/1 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ministerial Regulation  (No. 1045) Consumer protection 26 September 2010  
Cambodia G/TBT/N/KHM/2 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ministerial Regulation (No. 93) Labelling, Prevention of 
deceptive practices 26 September 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
Cambodia G/TBT/N/KHM/3 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chilli Sauce (HS:  2103.90.10) Ensure food safety in 
Cambodia 26 September 2010,  
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/318 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 24 October 2010 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/319 
16 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 31 October 2010  
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Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/151 
7 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  i) Soap;  orga nic surface-active 
products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, 
moulded pieces or shapes, whether or 
not containing soap;  organic surface-active products and 
preparations for washing the skin, in 
the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not 
containing soap;  paper, wadding, felt 
and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent;  (ii) 
Organic surface-active agents (other 
than soap);  surface-active preparations, washing preparations 
(including auxiliary washing 
preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not 
containing soap, other than those of 
heading 34.01;  (iii) Scouring pastes 
and powders and other scouring 
preparations (3401, 3402, 3405400000, respectively). Protection of human and animal 
health; Protection of the environment  1 September 2010 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/101 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  11.120.10 Protection of human health and 
prevention of practices likely to 
mislead or deceive consumers 19 September 2010  
Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/138/Rev.1 
7 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Alcohol meters use to measure the 
volume of alcohol produced Harmonization  8 September 2010 
Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/139/Rev.1 
7 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Automatic level gauges and automatic 
level gauges with automatic checking 
of metrological parameters Harmonization 8 September 2010 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/83 
12 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 The addition of other substances than 
vitamins and minerals to foodstuffs, 
including food supplements Protection of human health Not applicable 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/84 
15 July 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Small waste water treatment plants for 
domestic sewage (T 30 person equivalents) Protection of the environment 
 1 September 2010 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/85 
15 July 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Septic tanks used for domestic sewage 
(house hold waste water) Protection of the environment 
 1 September 2010  
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European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/338 
1 July 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Tyres  Protection of human health and 
safety  30 August 2010, 60 
days from the date of notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/339 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety  
 19 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/340 
22 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety. 
 20 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/341 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilisers (HS:  31) Trade facilitation 28 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification. 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/113 
23 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Building shell components, heating 
systems, domestic hot water systems, 
cooling systems, equipment for generating energy using renewable 
energy sources, ventilation systems, 
lighting systems Protection of the environment 21 September 2010 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/114 
23 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Building shell components, heating 
systems, domestic hot water systems, 
cooling systems, equipment for 
generating energy using renewable 
energy sources, ventilation systems, 
lighting systems Protection of the environment 21 September 2010 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/115 
27 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Building shell components, heating 
systems, domestic hot water systems, 
cooling systems, equipment for 
generating energy using renewable energy sources, ventilation systems, 
lighting systems Protection of the environment 25 September 2010 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/116 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fire-resistant construction and 
building products and elements (structural components, walls, doors, 
glazing materials, dampers, etc.) Protection of human health and 
safety 28 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Georgia G/TBT/N/GEO/35 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Air Vessels, 03.220.50 (ISC)  Safety  regulations 28 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification  
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Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/41 
15 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Tarpaulins of synthetic fibres for 
cereal products (HS:  6306.12.00.00). Protection of human health and 
safety;  Product quality;  To establish fair trade competition 13 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/42 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Self-ballasted lamps for general 
lighting (HS:  8539.31.90.20)  Consumer protection  19 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/424 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plastic piping systems 
 (ICS:  91.140.80; HS:  3917.22 and 
3925.90). Protection of human health 19 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/425 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Air conditioners (ICS:  91.140.80; 
HS:  8415 and 8479). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 19 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/426 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Canned vegetables (ICS:  67.080.20; 
HS:  2001). Protection of human health 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/427 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Portable fire extinguishers  
(ICS:  13.220.10; HS:  8424.10). Protection of human health 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/428 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Installations for LPG (ICS:  3.020.30, 
75.200). Protection of human life 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/429 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Portable gas cylinders  
(ICS:  23.020.30; HS:  7311; 7613). Protection of human health 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/430 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aerosol dispensers (ICS:  55.130; HS:  
3208, 3209, 3213, 3305, 3307, 3402, 
3405, 3606, 3808, 3814, 3824, 7010.90, 7612.90, 8424.89 and 9505). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/431 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aerosols (ICS:  55.130; HS:  3208, 
3209, 3213, 3305, 3307, 3402, 3405, 
3606, 3808, 3814, 3824, 7010.90, 7612.90, 8424.89 and 9505). Protection of human life 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/432 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Adhesives for tiles (ICS:  83.180 and 
91.100.10; HS:  3506). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/433 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Gas cylinders  
(ICS:  23.020.30; HS: 7613). Protection of human life 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification.  
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Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/434 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electromechanical contactors  
(ICS:  29.120.99 and 29.130.20;  HS:  8509.10 through 8509.80). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 27 August 2010, 30 
days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/435 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ladders (ICS:  97.145; HS:  3926.90, 
4421.90, 7326.90 and 7616.99). Protection of human health 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/337 
7 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Motor vehicles (HS:  87.02-08, 87.13-
14 and 87.16) Protection of human health; 
Harmonization 20 July 2010 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/338/Rev.1 
27 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Substances with probable effects on 
the central nerve system Protection of human health and 
safety  15 August 2010 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/233 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Baby shawls  
(HS:  5501.30; ICS:  59060.20) Quality requirements 4 September 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/234 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hydrogen peroxide (HS: 2847 ICS: 
71.100) Protection of human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/235 
7 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Concrete reinforcing bars  
(HS: 721310 ICS: 77.140) Quality requirements. 5 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/236 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Walking Aids HS: 90.21, ICS: 11.180 Quality requirements 6 September; 60 
days from date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/237 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Paints HS:  32.09, ICS:  87.040 Quality requirements 6 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/198 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toys covered by gulf technical 
regulation on toys No.BD07070502  - 
1st dated 27/11/2007  Streamlined implementation of 
conformity assessment 
procedures covering toys safety 
throughout the GCC Countries 15 August 2010 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/279 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Consumer information; 
Protection of human health and 
safety  4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/280 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Protection of human health and 
safety  6 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification  
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Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/281 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foods Consumer information; 
Promotion of public health 6 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/282 
28 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products Consumer information 26 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Morocco G/TBT/N/MAR/24 
1 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Television receivers Protection of human health and 
safety July 2010 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/100 
15 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Labelling Packages of Tobacco 
Products Consumer health 13 September 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of circulation 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/125 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cold-Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets Labelling; Protection of human 
health and safety 20 April 2010,  
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/126 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regulators Protection of human health and 
safety 14 June 2010 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/127 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hot-dip metallic –coated steel sheets 
for roofing Protection of human health and 
safety 6 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/128 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Prepackaged Food 
Products Protection of human health and 
safety, Consumer information 6 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/129 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures Protection of human health and 
safety 31 August 2010 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/130 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Energy saving device for electric 
household appliances, lighting and related equipment (ICS:  29.120.99)  Protection of human health and 
safety 31 August 2010 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/195 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Labelling Packages of Tobacco 
Products (ICS:  65.160) Quality requirements;  
Protection of human health and 
safety 28 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/7 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Brown (Raw) Sugar (ICS:  67.180) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human 
health and safety; Quality requirements 30 August 2010 
Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/8 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Carbonated Beverages  
(ICS:  67.160.20) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human health and safety; Quality 
requirements 30 August 2010  
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Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/12 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Packaged Water (ICS: 67.160.20) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive practices; Protection of human 
health and safety; Quality 
requirements 30 August 2010 
Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/9 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fruit and Vegetable Juices and Drinks 
and Fruit Nectars (ICS: 67.160.20) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human 
health and safety; Quality requirements 30 August 2010 
Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/10 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (ICS: 
67.230) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human health and safety 30 August 2010 
Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/11 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Labelling of Prepackaged Goods 
(ICS: 55.020) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human health and safety 30 August 2010 
Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines G/TBT/N/VCT/13 
2 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  White Sugar (ICS: 67.180) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human 
health and safety; Quality 
requirements 30 August 2010 
Singapore G/TBT/N/SGP/8 
23 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicles Protection of the environment 21 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/126 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Apricots (HS:  0809.10, ICS:  67.080) 
 Consumer safety and quality 
requirements 22 October 2010 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/102 
8 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Radio transmitters To exempt certain radio 
transmitters from the license 
obligation 8 September 2010 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/88 
19 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dehumidifiers (CCCN 8479.89); 
Dehumidifier (CCCN 8509.80) Protection of the environment 17 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/342 
21 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lighters (HS:  9613, ICS:  97.180) Safety and consumer protection 19 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification  
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Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/173 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Solar energy engineering, 27.160 Protection of the environment 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/174 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Solar energy engineering, 27.160 Protection of the environment 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/175 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hospital equipment, 11.140; Hand 
and arm protection,13.340.40 Protection of  human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/176 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hospital equipment, 11.140; Hand 
and arm protection,13.340.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/177 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  91.100, Construction materials Protection of human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/178 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  13.220.10, Fire fighting Protection of human health and 
safety  4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/179 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  13.220.10, Fire fighting Protection of human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/180 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  13.220.10, Fire fighting Protection of human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/181 
6 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  13.220.10, Fire fighting Protection of human health and 
safety 4 September 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/46 
8 July 2010 [ X] Other  Food products which contain 
genetically modified organisms 
(further  GMO) or made with the 
usage of them and are meant for placing on the market Consumer information and 
labelling 6 September 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/47 
16 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Meat and meat products of HS:  0202 
-  0206, 0209, 1601, 1602 Protection of human health and 
safety; Consumer information 16 October 2010  
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Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/48 
16 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Milk and milk products of HS:  0401, 
0402, 0403, 0404, 0405, 0406, 1901(finished products made from the 
raw materials of HS:  0401 - 0404), 
2105 (concerns an ice-cream, produced on the basis of milk and 
cream),  2106 (concerns the finished 
products made on the basis of milk fat)  Protection of human health and 
safety; Consumer information  16 October 2010 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/49 
16 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Meat and edible by-products of 
poultry (listed in HS 0105) fresh, 
chilled or frozen of HS:  0207, poultry fat, not rendered or isolated in some 
other way, fresh or chilled, frozen, 
salted or pickled, dried or smoked, of HS:  0209, poultry fat of HS:  1501 00 
90 00, sausages and similar goods 
made of meat, meat  by-products or 
blood, ready foods made at the base of 
these goods, of HS:  16 01 00, other 
ready or preserved products made of 
meat, meat by-products or blood, of 
HS:  16 02 Protection of human health and 
safety; Consumer information 16 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/559 
16 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Seat belt reminder systems  
(ICS:  43.040) Protection of human life 30 August 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/560 
23 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Manufactured housing (ICS:  91.010, 
91.060, 91.120) Protection of human life 13 September 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/561 
23 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Furnace Fans (ICS:  13.020, 23.120) Protection of the environment 27 July 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/562 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Children's products, vinyl plastic film 
(HS:  3926.20; ICS:  59.080, 61.020, 
83.140, CA.001) Protection of children and 
consumers 20 August 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/563 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Children's products, carpets and rugs 
(HS: 57; ICS: 59.080, 97.190, CA.001) Protection of children and 
consumers 20 August 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/564 
30 July 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Baby cribs (ICS:  97.140, 97.190) Protection of children and 
consumers 6 October 2010 
 
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