WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/76 
21 May 2007 
 (07-2060) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF APRIL 2007 
 
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 March 
2007, which includes a total of 86 new notifications by 23 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  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/76 
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ALB/16 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Standardization activity and the functioning 
of the General Directorate of Standardization, DPS. To bring the Albanian national legal 
framework closer to the best practices of European and international standardization principles 17 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ALB/17 
20 April 2007 2.9.2 Green list of waste that will be allowed to be 
moved within, imported into and exported out of the European Community. To provide the supervision and control of 
shipments of the waste within, into and out of the European Community.. 20 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ALB/18 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Legal measurement units To re gulate the national system of legal 
measurement units. 24 June 2007 Albania 
 
G/TBT/N/ALB/19 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Bottles as measuring  containers To protect the consumers from defective 
measuring instruments bottles 24 June 2007 
 G/TBT/N/ALB/20 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Regulation on pre-packages To protect the consumers from defective pre-
packages 24 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARG/210 
30 March 2007 2.9.2 Fresh vegetables To identify the natural and/or legal person 
responsible for production and packing Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ARG/211 
30 March 2007 2.9.2 Gas appliances for domestic use. Updating of the standards in force, pursuant 
to ENARGAS Resolution No. 138/1995 Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ARG/212 
20 April 2007 2.9.2 Food products - Tomatoes To ensure  equal treatment in respect of 
identification and classification for tomatoes 
marketed within MERCOSUR and to help protect consumer health, eliminate non-tariff technical barriers and prevent fraud and unfair trade practices. 8 May 2007 Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/213 
20 April 2007 5.6.2 Medicinal preparations for human use. The manufacturers of medicinal preparations 
containing the active ingredient 
PERGOLIDE, which is used in the treatment 
of Parkinson's disease, were to withdraw such products from the market due to the risk of serious damage to patients' heart valves Not specified  
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Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/55 
30 March 2007 2.9.2 Wine To allow the use of  a wider range of copper 
citrate forms; to give wine manufacturers access to a greater variety of products; and to remove sulphide compounds from their products. 25 May 2007 
Belgium G/TBT/N/BEL/41 
12 April 2007 2.9.2 Packing and labelling of 
phytopharmaceuticals To protect amateur users and the 
environment by offering only products 
specially adapted to amateur use.   31 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/239 
18 April 2007 5.6.2 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, 
of iron or steel (excl. products of cast iron) 
(HS:  7304). Consumer safety 8 April 2007. 
G/TBT/N/BRA/240 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 
2.10.1 Gas powered water heating appliance for 
domestic use.  The device may include hot water accumulation tanks Protection of the environment and 
prevention of deceptive practices 17 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/241 
18 April 2007 5.6.2 Pig iron and spiegelei sen, in pigs, blocks or 
other primary forms (HS:  7201 00) Security requirements 15 April 2007 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/242 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Tomato Extract and tomato sauce (HS:  
2103). Consumer information 3 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/COL/91 
30 March 2007 2.9.2 Fish, molluscs and crustaceans (HS tariff 
heading 03) Protection of human life, health and safety 
and prevention of practices liable to mislead or deceive consumers. 28 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/COL/92 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Meat and meat products of swine (HS tariff 
heading 0203.00.00) Protection of human life and health and the 
environment and prevention of practices liable to mislead, confuse or deceive consumers 29 June 2007 Colombia 
 
G/TBT/N/COL/93 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Swine Protection of human life and health and the 
environment and prevention of practices 
liable to mislead, confuse or deceive 
consumers 10 July 2007 
Denmark 
 G/TBT/N/DNK/70 
16 April 2007 2.10.1 All ships To simplify, update and assemble existing 
rules on this subject. 19 January 
2007  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/149 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Biocidal products To phase out over a 12 month period the 
availability on the market of active ingredients of biocidal products  25 June 2007 
EEC 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/150 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Guazatine triacetate This substance cannot be included in the 
Community positive list of active substances used in biocidal products, in particular given the unacceptable risks for the environment. 25 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/149 
29 March 2007 2.9.2 Ceramic tiles (ICS:  91.100.23;  HS:  6907, 
6908) Consumer protection 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/150 
29 March 2007 2.9.2 Hospital equipment: medical gloves (ICS:  
11.140;  HS:  4015). Public health 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/151 
29 March 2007 5.6.2 Concrete wall blocks – (ICS:  91.060.10;  
91.100.30;  HS:  6810.11) Consumer safety and Environment 
protection 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/152 
29 March 2007 2.9.2 Fire-fighting equipment (ICS:  13.220.10) Consumer safety 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/153 
29 March 2007 2.9.2 LPG containers (ICS:  23.020.30 , 75.200) Consumer safety 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/154 
29 March 2007 2.9.2 Children's toys (ICS:  97.200.50;  HS:  95) Consumer safety 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/155 
29 March 2007 5.6.2 Amendment 1 to Motor-operated hand-held 
electric tools (ICS:  25.140.20;  HS:  8467). Consumer safety 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/156 
29 March 2007 5.6.2 Playground equipment (ICS:  97.200.40;  
HS:  9506.91) Consumer safety 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/157 
29 March 2007 5.6.2 Incandescent lamps (ICS:  29.140.20;  HS:  
9405, 8539) Consumer protection and safety 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/158 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Liquid fuels (ICS:  75.160.20;  HS: 
2710.11.15) Public health and Environmental protection 4 June 2007 Israel 
 
 
    
 
     
 
    
 
    
 
   G/TBT/N/ISR/159 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Hoses and hose assemblies (ICS:  23.040.70;  
HS:  3917, 4009) Consumer safety 4 June 2007  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/160 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Sanitary installations (ICS:  91.140.70;  HS:  
8481.80.30) Consumer and Environmenta l protection 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/161 
4 April 2007 5.6.2 Steel for reinforcement of concrete  (ICS:  
77.140.15;  HS:  7213.10, 7214.20). Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/162 
4 April 2007 5.6.2 Steel for reinforcement of concrete  (ICS:  
77.140.15;  HS:  7213.10; 7214.20). Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/163 
4 April 2007 5.6.2 Steel for reinforcement of concrete  (ICS:  
77.140.15;  HS:  7213.10, 7214.20). Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/164 
4 April 2007 5.6.2 Steel for reinforcement of concrete  (ICS:  
77.140.15;  HS:  7213.10; 7214.20) Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/165 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Sanitary installations – (ICS:  91.140.70;  
HS:  3917) Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/166 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Water supply systems (ICS:  91.140.60;  HS:  
3917.23.00) Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/167 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Drainage systems (ICS:  91.140.80;  HS:  
3917.22.00) Environment protection and public health 4 June 2007 Israel (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/168 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Electric cables (ICS:  29.060.20;  HS:  
8544.20) Public safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/169 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Babies’ nursing teats and soothers  (ICS:  
97.190, 83.140.99;  HS:  3926.90; 4014.90) Public health 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/170 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Fluorescent lamps: Discharge lamps  (ICS:  
29.140.30;  HS:  8539.31) Environment protection 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/171 
4 April 2007 5.6.2 Plugs and socket outlets (ICS:  29.120.30;  
HS:  8536) Consumer safety 4 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/172 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Plugs and socket outlets (ICS:  29.120.30;  
HS:  8536) Consumer safety 4 June 2007  
G/TBT/N/ISR/173 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 
 Domestic electrical cooking appliances (ICS:  
97.040.20;  HS:  8516) Consumer and environmen t protection 4 June 2007  
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Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/8 
20 April 2007 2.9.2 Construction materials To regulate the building industry for 
consumer protection; and  provide minimum 
standards for construction Codes of Practice 8 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/135 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Agricultural Products  (Genetically Modified 
Organisms) To provide correct information to consumers 
when they purchase agricultural products 24 June 2007 Korea 
 
G/TBT/N/KOR/136 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Medicine, herbal medicine, etc. Protection of human health 5 June 2007 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/123 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Safety float glass for motor vehicles, railway 
carriages and trailers.. To set forth the mandatory specifications and 
characteristics for safety float glass used in motor vehicles, railway carriages and trailers with a view to protecting human safety 16 June 2007 
Moldova 
 G/TBT/N/MDA/11 
20 April 2007 2.9.2 
Article 
10.2  To guarantee the transparency in drafting 
Moldovan standards, technical regulations 
and conformity assessment procedures March 2007 
Panama G/TBT/N/PAN/36 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Oil and oil derivatives (ICS:  75.160.20)  Protection of human health 17 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/78 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 Electric wires and cables – Polyvinyl 
chloride insulated flexible cords (ICS:  29.060) To cancel and replace PNS 163:1994.  The 
revision was made to attune to the present needs and demands of the consumers 2 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/79 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 Electric wires and cables (ICS:  29.060) To cancel and replace PNS 261:1995.  This 
revision was made to attune to the present needs and demands of the consumers 2 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/80 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 Household appliances (ICS:  23.120) To  ensure the minimum energy efficiency 
ratio requirements accommodate the year 1995-2002 and will provide the consumers 
easy reference to the energy efficiency ratio 
required for manufacturers, assemblers and importers. 2 June 2007 Philippines 
     
 
    
 
    G/TBT/N/PHL/81 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 Electric wires and cables (ICS:  29.060) To attune to the present needs and demands 
of the consumers 2 June 2007  
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G/TBT/N/PHL/82 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 
 Low carbon steel wires – plain/annealed/zinc 
coated (ICS:  77.140.65) For consumer protection and safety. 2 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/83 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 
2.10.1 Flat glass (ICS:  43.040.65) Ensure c onsumer protection and to level the 
playing field for importers and manufacturers 2 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/84 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 
 Steel wire and wire products for fences (ICS:  
77.140.65) For consumer protection and safety 2 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/85 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 
 Silvered Flat Glass Mirror For consumer protection and safety. 2 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/PHL/86 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 
 Low Voltage Equipment To ensure that electrical equipment may be 
placed on the market or put into service only if, having been constructed in accordance with good engineering practices in safety 
matters prevailing in the International 
Community, it does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and used in applications for which it was made. 2 June 2007 Philippines 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/PHL/87 
16 April 2007 2.9.2 Electrical or electronic equipment To ensure the functioning of the internal 
market by requiring equipment to comply 
with an adequate level of electromagnetic 
compatibility. 
 2 June 2007 
Paraguay 
  G/TBT/N/PRY/5 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 (MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on the 
identity and quality of tomatoes) Establishes the identity and quality 
characteristics of tomatoes for consumption "in natura". 24 June 2007  
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Paraguay 
(cont'd) G/TBT/N/PRY/6 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on the 
methodology for determining drained weight To define the determination of drained 
weight in order to facilitate trade between signatory countries, eliminate technical barriers to trade and ensure consumer protection 24 June 2007 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/63 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Bird's eggs in shell - Fresh Food safety 20 June 2007 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/83 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 Building products which shall be used for 
roads and streets. Regulations concerning the essential 
requirements for mechanical resistance and 
stability 8 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/228 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Road vehicle tyres (ICS: 83.160.10;  HS:  
4011) Safety 4 June 2007 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/229 
4 April 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Road vehicle tyres (ICS:  83.160.10;  HS:  
4013) Safety 4 June 2007 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/47 
24 April 2007 2.9.2 Pre-packaged caffeine-containing beverages. Provi de caffeine information for consumers 24 June 2007 
Tunisia G/TBT/N/TUN/18 
20 April 2007 2.9.2 Labelling and presentation of pre-packaged 
foods. Updating of the regulations governing the 
labelling and presentation of pre-packaged foods 15 April 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/250 
30 March 2007 2.9.2 Solid waste (ICS:  13.030.10) Protection of human life and health 25 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/251 
12 April 2007 2.9.2 Avocados (HS:  0804.40;  ICS:  03.120, 
67.020, 67.080) Protection of consumers 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/252 
12 April 2007 2.9.2 Sweet Cherries (HS: 0809.20, ICS:  03.120, 
67.020, 67.080) Protection of consumers 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/253 
12 April 2007 2.9.2 Locomotive and marine engines (HS:  8601, 
8602, 8407; ICS:  47.020, 27.020, 13.030). Protection of human life and health 2 July 2007 United States 
   
 
     
 
  G/TBT/N/USA/254 
13 April 2007 2.9.2 Irradiated foods (HS:  0200.0400, 
0700.1100, 1500.2200; ICS:  67.020, 67.040, 67.230) Protection of human life and health 3 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/USA/255 
13 April 2007  (subsequently withdrawn in G/TBT/255/Corr.1) 2.9.2 Acrylic and modacrylic fibers, carbon black, 
chromium compounds, flexible polyurethane foam, lead acid battery, wood preservatives 
(HS:  2803, 3206.20, 8607.10, 8507.20, Ch. 
44, Ch. 54-1, Ch. 55-1;  ICS:  13.020, 13.040, 71.100.50, 83.040, 59.060, 29.220) Protection of human life and health 4 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/256 
13 April 2007 2.9.2 Plant-incorporated-protectants (HS:  2920; 
ICS:  65.100, 13.020) Protection of human life and health 13 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/257 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Pesticides  
(HS:  3808;  ICS:  65.100, 67.230, 67.250) Protection of human life and health 23 April 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/258 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Aircraft (HS: 8407.10;  ICS:  49.050)   Protection of human life 10 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/259 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Aircraft (HS:  8803.10;  ICS:  49.020)    Protection of human life 11 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/260 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Buses and vans (H S: 8702.10, 8702.90;  
ICS:  43.080.20, 03.220.20) Protection of human life 11 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/261 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle and Cylinder 
Issues (HS:  8704.90;  ICS:  03.220, 13.300, 43.160, 75.200) Protection of the environment and human 
safety.   11 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/262 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Protectants Derived From Plant Viral Coat 
Protein (PVCP-PIPs) Gene(s) (HS:  2920;  ICS:  65.100, 13.020) Protection of human life and health 17 July 2007 United States 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/USA/263 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Plant Viral Coat Proteins (HS:  2920;  ICS:  
65.100) Protection of human life and health 17 July 2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/264 
25 April 2007 2.9.2 Organic foods (ICS:  67.040) Protection of human health 7 May 2007 
United 
Kingdom G/TBT/N/GBR/16 
17 April 2007 2.9.2 Articles made from precious metals (Gold, 
Platinum and/or Silver). Amendments to the 1973 Act which allow 
more goods of mixed pr ecious metals and 
other materials to be hallmarked in the UK. 25 June 2007 
 
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