WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/97 
2 March 2009 
 (09-1060) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 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 January 
2009, which includes a total of  136 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  
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Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/245 
27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Wine products User safety - 
G/TBT/N/BHR/79 
12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Any product placed on the Gulf 
Cooperation Council Countries 
(GCC) market whether manufactured in or imported into GCC. Implementation of the 
objectives of the "Economic 
Agreement" establishing a single Market for Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, 
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar 
and Kuwait) 13 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/80 
22 January 2009 5.6.2 
  Products require the intervention 
of a third party, Approved (Notified) bodies, under the GCC Conformity Assessment program (GCC Regulatory System for 
Products Acceptance). Implementation of the 
objectives of the "Economic Agreement" establishing a single Market for Gulf Cooperation Council 
countries (GCC) (United 
Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait) 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/81 22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Grapes (ICS  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/82 22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Mozarella cheese (ICS  67.100) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/83 22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Pickled fruits and vegetables (ICS  
67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/84 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Boiled dried salted anchovies (ICS  
67.120) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/85 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Canned crab meat (ICS  67.120) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) Bahrain 
 
G/TBT/N/BHR/86 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Dairy fat spread (ICS  67.100) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/316 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Bleach Protection of Human Health 24 February 2009 
Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/317 
30 January 2009 5.6.2 
  Televisions of the type Plasma, 
LCD and of Projection. Consumer safety 2 March (30 days after 
after circulation date)  
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G/TBT/N/BRA/318 
30 January 2009 5.6.2 
  Manufacture of Accessible 
Vehicles of Urban Characteristics for Collective Transport of Passengers. Consumer safety 2 March (30 days after 
circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/319 30 January 2009 5.6.2 
  Manufacture of Accessible 
Vehicles of Road Characteristics for Collective Transport of Passengers. Consumer safety 2 March (30 days after 
circulation date) Brazil (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/BRA/320 
30 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Coconut water Protection of human health 13 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/256 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 16 March 2009 
Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/257 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 26 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/CHL/85 
12 January 2009 5.6.2 
  Gas-fired decorative appliances Safety 3 March 2009 Chile 
 
G/TBT/N/CHL/86 
19 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Food products To protect public health and 
consumer information and labelling 10 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/CHN/514 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
 Self-contained close-circuit 
breathing apparatus of compressed oxygen  
(ICS: 13.340.30;  HS: 9020) To improve the quality, 
regulate the market, facilitate trade and protect 
human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/515 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Fixed steel vertical ladders  
(ICS: 13.100;  HS: 73089000) 
 To protect human safety and 
health 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) China  
G/TBT/N/CHN/516 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Fixed steel inclined ladders, 
including fixed stairs, companion 
way ladders and gangway ladders 
(ICS: 13.100;  HS: 73089000) To protect human safety and 
health 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/517 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Fixed industrial guardrails and 
steel platform, including work platform, stair landing platform and walking platform (ICS: 13.100, HS: 73089000) To protect human safety and 
health 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/518 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Grinding machines             
ICS: 13.110, 25.100.70 Quality requirements, 
protect of human health and safety and property  15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/519 14 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Flame-retardant protective 
clothing (ICS: 13.340.10) To protect the life and safety 
of the user  15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/520 14 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Protective clothing for welders  
(ICS: 13.340.10)  Ensuring safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/521 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Electrical equipment of industrial 
machines (ICS:  29.020)  Regulating the market and 
reducing electromagnetic pollution 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/522 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Intravenous needles for single use  
ICS: 11.040.20  To protect human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/523 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Single-use protective clothing for 
medical use  ICS: 11.140, HS: 6210   To protect human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/524 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
 Hand held motor-operated electric 
tile saws (ICS: 25.140.20,   HS: 84672990) To protect human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/525 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  B-mode ultrasonic diagnostic 
equipment  (ICS: 11.040.55,11.040.50; HS: 
90181210, 90181291, 90181299) To protect human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/526 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Transportable motor operated 
single spindle vertical moulders 
(ICS: 25.140.20,  HS: 85098000) To protect human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/527 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Transportable motor operated 
planers and thicknessers 
(ICS:25.140.20,  HS: 85098000) To protect human safety 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/528 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Combined passive infrared and 
microwave detectors  (ICS:  13.310) Improving safety, protection 
and reliability, reducing false alarms 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/529 14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  All types of trial case lenses 
(ICS: 11.040.70, HS:90318090)  Regulating the market, 
insuring exactitude of optometry and protecting patient’s eyesight health 15 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/530 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Disposable plastic tableware  
(ICS: 97.040.60; HS: 3924)  To protect the health and 
safety of human  24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/531 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Plastic cling wrap film for keeping 
fresh of food  (ICS: 83.140.01, HS: 3920)  To protect the health and 
safety of human  24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/532 23 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Food machinery (ICS: 67.020; HS: 
8413, 8419, 8421, 8422, 8434, 
8435, 8437,8438) To protect the health and 
safety of human  24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/533 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Agricultural and forestry 
machinery  
(ICS: 65.060.01;HS: 8432, 8433) To protect human safety 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/534 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Inter-row mowing units  
(ICS: 65.060.50; HS: 8432) To protect human safety 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/535 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Tractor fuel tank (ICS: 65.060.10; 
HS: 8701) To protect human safety 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/536 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  External cylindrical grinding 
machines with a movable table (ICS: 25.080.50; HS: 8460) To protect human safety 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/537 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Surface grinding machines with 
horizontal grinding wheel spindle and reciprocating table  
(ICS: 25.080.50; HS: 8460) To protect human safety 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/538 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Cylindrical gear grinding 
machines  
(ICS: 25.040.20; HS: 8461) To protect human safety 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/539 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Non-powered air-purifying 
respirators (ICS: 13.340.30) Ensuring the safety of 
personnel and production 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/540 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Long tube breathing apparatus 
(ICS: 13.340.30) Ensuring the safety of 
personnel and production 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/541 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Personal fall protection systems 
(ICS: 13.340.99) Ensuring the safety of 
personnel and production 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/542 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Electrically insulating footwear 
(ICS: 13.340.10) Regulating the market and 
protecting the safety of the 
workers 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/543 23 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Packaging of dangerous goods 
transported by air  
(ICS: 13.300, 55.020) Ensuring the safety of 
transportation 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/544 23 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Portable tanks (ICS: 13.300) 
 Ensuring the safety of  
transportation 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/545 23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Large packaging for dangerous 
goods (ICS: 13.300, 55.020) Ensuring the safety of  
transportation 24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/546 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Packaging of dangerous goods for 
calcium carbide (ICS: 13.300) Ensuring the safety of  
transportation  24 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ECU/38 22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  HS:  9900.00.00 Protection of human health 
and safety, animal and plant life, the environment and property; Prevention of  
deceptive practices  23 March 2009 
Ecuador 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/39 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  HS:  8539.31.10.00;  
8539.31.20.00;  8539.31.30.00;  
8539.31.90.00 Labelling requirements for 
modular compact fluorescent 
lamps for use with electronic or electromagnetic ballasts, and for integral compact fluorescent lamps for use with electronic ballasts;  
Protection of human health 
and safety and the environment; Prevention of practices likely to mislead users  23 March 2009  
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G/TBT/N/ECU/40 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  HS: 3810.90.10.00;  
3810.90.20.00;  8311.10.00.00;  8311.20.00.00;  8311.30.00.00;  8311.90.00.00 Protection of human health 
and safety; and animal life; Protection of the environment and property; Prevention of deceptive practices  23 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/ECU/41 
29 January 2009 5.6.2 
  HS: 9900.00.00 To demonstrate compliance 
by means of a certificate of 
conformity issued at origin 
by an accredited certification body - 
G/TBT/N/ECU/42 
29 January 2009 5.6.2 
  HS: 9900.00.00 To protect human health and 
safety and to prevent environmental pollution and harm to ecological systems - Ecuador (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/43 
29 January 2009 5.6.2 
  HS: 9900.00.00 To establish a transition 
period for the implementation of National Quality Council (CONCAL) 
Resolutions Nos. 001-2008 
and 002-2008 n/a 
G/TBT/N/EEC/241 
19 January 2009 2.9.2 
5.6.2 
  Tyres Consumer information; 
Protection of the 
environment   19 April 2009,(90 days 
from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/242 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Active substances used in biocidal 
products Protection of public health 
and of the environment. Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date). European 
Communities 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/243 
22 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Hair dye products Protection of hum an health 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date)  
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European 
Communities (cont'd) G/TBT/N/EEC/244 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Articles containing tri-substituted 
organostannic compounds and di-substituted organostannic compounds (including in particular dibutyltin compounds (DBT) and dioctyltin compounds 
(DOT)) Protection of human health 
and safety 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/FRA/94 27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Agricultural or forestry tractors in 
categories T2 and T3 with a 
minimum track width of less than 
1150 mm. and with an unladen mass, in running order, of not more than 3,000 kg. The European marketing 
procedures required for 
agricultural or forestry 
tractors in categories T2 and T3 call for EC type approval.   28 March 2009 
France 
 
G/TBT/N/FRA/95 
29 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Construction products Prot ection of health and 
reduce the potential impact of these materials on indoor air quality 1 May 2009  
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/62 
9 January 2009 2.9.2 
  ICS 65.020.30 To protect human and 
animal health and the 
environment 10 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
Hong Kong, China G/TBT/N/HKG/30 
9 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Living Modified Organisms Protection of the 
environment 31 January 2009  
G/TBT/N/ISR/253 
12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Alcoholic drinks  
(ICS: 67.160.10; HS: 2208). Lowering of trade barriers 13 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/254 27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Information technology equipment 
(ICS: 35.040;  HS: 8471). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 28 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/255 27 January 2009 2.9.2 
 Audio, Video and similar 
electrical apparatus (ICS: 33.160.01;  HS: 85). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 28 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/257 27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Medical electrical equipment 
(ICS: 11.040.55, 11.050.60;  HS: 9018). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 28 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) Israel   
 
    
 
   G/TBT/N/ISR/256 
28 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Power cables  
(ICS: 29.060.20; HS: 8544) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 29 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date)  
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Israel (cont'd) 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/258 
30 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Gas cylinders  
(ICS: 23.020.30; HS: 7311). Protection of human health 
and lowering of trade barriers 31 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/18 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  The design, construction, 
installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of electrical systems and equipment. 
The installation of electrical 
conductors, equipment and raceways, signalling and communications conductors, equipment and raceways; and optical fibre cables and raceways. The document provides 
guidelines for the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of 
electricity 23 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/290 5 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Household Products Protection of  public health. 3 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/JPN/291 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Add Piroctone olamine to 
the positive list 15 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/JPN/292 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Add Piroctone olamine to 
the positive list 15 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/JPN/294 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Motor vehicles (HS: 87.01-05, 
87.07-08, 87.11, 87.13 and 87.14) Protection of human health 
and safety 3 March 2009 Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/293 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Poisonous and deleterious 
substances To prevent accidents caused 
by poisonous and deleterious substances. 16 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/KOR/200 
9 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Cosmetic products Cons umer information and 
labelling 10 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/201 12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Cosmetic products Cons umer information and 
labelling  13 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/202 20 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Meat To prevent deceptive 
practices Not applicable Korea, Republic of 
 
G/TBT/N/KOR/203 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Construction Machinery In order to enhance the 
construction machinery safety and to harmonize with ISO standards 13 January 2009  
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Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/18 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  General Standard for Cheese To maintain consumer 
protection 23 March 2009,  (60 
days after circulation date) 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/12 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Not stated Protection of the 
Environment 27 March 2009, (60 days 
after circulation date) 
Mongolia G/TBT/N/MNG/4 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  HS:   02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 09, 11.01, 
11.02, 11.04, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 
20, 21, 22, 25.01, 33.03, 33.04, 33.05, 33.06, 33.07, 34.01, 34.02, 34.04, 34.05, 34.06, 34.07, 35.06,  36.05,  36.06, 48.03, 48.18 To protect consumer health 
and safety  15 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/26 
13 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Refined Sugar & White Sugar  
(PS: 1822-2007 (R);  ICS: No. 67.180.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/27 
13 January 2009  2.9.2 
  JAMS (FRUIT PRESERVES) & 
JELLIES (PS:2096-1989 ( R); ICS: 67.080.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/28 
13 January 2009  2.9.2 
  HONEY (PS: 1934-2007 (R); ICS: 
No.67.180.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/29 
13 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Milk Powder (Whole and Skim)    
(PS:363-1982 (R);  ICS : 67.100.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/30 
13 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Fruit Squashes    (PS:506-1997 
(R); ICS : 67.160.20) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/31 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Concentrated Fruit Juice (PS:527-
1992 (R); ICS : 67.160.20) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/32 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Flavoured milk (PS: 3189-1992; 
ICS : 67.100.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/33 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Orange Juice (PS: 1738-1992(R); 
ICS : 67.160.20) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/PAK/34 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Mayonnaise (PS: 3947-1997; ICS 
: 67.220.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009 Pakistan 
 
G/TBT/N/PAK/35 
23 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Butter (PS: 1831-1987; ICS : 
67.100.20) For protection of human 
safety and health  31 January 2009  
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Peru G/TBT/N/PER/22 
12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Toys; Office supplies Protection of human health 
and prevention of practices liable to mislead consumers 22 March 2009  
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/102 
12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Pneumatic tires for motor vehicles 
and their trailers For product quality, 
consumer protection and safety. 25 February 2009 
Saint Lucia G/TBT/N/LCA/48 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Table Eggs Protection of  human health 
and safety    10 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/VCT/1 
28 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Standard for Evaporated  Milk 
(ICS 67.100.40) Protection of human health 
and safety; Consumer 
information; Prevention of deceptive practices 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/VCT/2 
28 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Wheat Flour(CCS 24: 1992/ICS:  
67.060) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive practices 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/VCT/3 
28 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Standard for Milk Powders and 
Cream Powders (ICS: 67.100.40) Protection of human health 
and safety; Consumer information; Prevention of deceptive practices 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/VCT/4 
28 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Spices and Sauces (CCS 
35:1994/ICS:  67.220) Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive practices 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/VCT/5 
28 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Standard for Sweetened 
Condensed Milks (ICS: 67.100.40)Protection of human safety;  
Consumer information; 
Prevention of deceptive 
practices 31 July 2009 Saint Vincent and 
the Grenadines 
 
G/TBT/N/VCT/6 
28 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Wet Seasoning (ICS: 67.220.10)  Quality requirements; 
Consumer information and 
labelling 31 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/SVN/82 
14 January 2009  2.9.2 
  ICS 35.180 Safety, consumer protection 1 April 2009 
G/TBT/N/SVN/84 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
 ICS:  91.080.20 Safety, consumer protection 1 April 2009 Slovenia 
 
G/TBT/N/SVN/83 
15 January 2009 2.9.2 
  ICS 91.080.20 Safety, consumer protection 1 April 2009  
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G/TBT/N/ZAF/93 
27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Caravans and light trailers  
(HS: 8716; ICS :  43.100) Trailers and semi-trailers Consumer safety 22 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/94 
27 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Trailers (HS: 8716; ICS:  43.100) 
Trailers and semi-trailers  Consumer safety 22 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/95 
27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Single-capped fluorescent lamps 
(HS: 8539; ICS:  29.140.30) Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or 
infra-red lamps 
 Consumer safety 22 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/96 
27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Buses (HS: 8702; ICS :  
43.080.20) Motor vehicles for the 
transport of ten or more persons Consumer safety 22 March 2009 South Africa 
 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/97 
27 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Vehicles used for the carriage of 
goods (HS: 8704; ICS:  43.080.10) Motor vehicles for the transport of goods Consumer safety 22 March 2009 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/109 
9 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Perfluorooctyl Sulfonates, PAHs 
Lindane, perfluorocarbons, hydroflurocarbons, Batteries, electric and electronic equipments, 
Refrigeration and air conditioning 
equipments, fire protection systems Protection of human health 
and safety; the environment  10 March 2009 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/67 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Radio navigational aid apparatus 
(inspection scope: those only vehicle Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers  or handheld GPS receivers ) (HS:  Chapter 85). Consumer protection 23 March 2009, (60 days 
from date of notification) 
Thailand   G/TBT/N/THA/287 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Tobacco and tobacco products 
(ICS: 65.160; HS: 2402) Health protection and 
educating potential new smokers. -  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/97
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Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/288 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Tobacco and tobacco products 
(ICS: 65.160; HS: 2402) Health protection and 
educating potential new smokers - 
G/TBT/N/THA/289 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Tobacco and tobacco products 
(ICS: 65.160; HS: 2402) Health protection and 
educating potential new smokers - Thailand (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/THA/290 
29 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Ball-point pens (HS: 9608, ICS: 
97.180) Safety and consumer 
protection 30 March 2009, 60 days 
from the circulation date 
Trinidad and Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/60 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  ICS:  75.160.30 To ensure acceptable LPG 
quality and safety for use both domestically and industrially 6 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/ARE/15 
12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Any product placed on the Gulf 
Cooperation Council Countries (GCC) market whether manufactured in or imported into 
GCC. Implementation of the 
objectives of the "Economic Agreement" establishing a single Market for Gulf 
Cooperation Council 
countries (GCC) (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait) 13 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/ARE/16 
12 January 2009 5.6.2 
  Any product placed on the Gulf 
Cooperation Council Countries (GCC) market whether 
manufactured in or imported into 
GCC Protection of the 
Environment, health and safety 13 March 2009 United Arab 
Emirates  
G/TBT/N/ARE/17 
12 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Any product placed on the Gulf 
Cooperation Council Countries 
(GCC) market whether manufactured in or imported into GCC Consumer Protection 13 March 2009 
United Kingdom G/TBT/N/GBR/19 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Pedal Cycles Harmonization with 
European Standards 30 March 2009  
United States 
  G/TBT/N/USA/439 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Lead paint, Children’s products 
(HS  7117, 7800;  ICS 77.120,  97.200) Protection of human health n/a  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/97 
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Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for Comments 
G/TBT/N/USA/440 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Electric motors Energy conservation 9 March 2009  
G/TBT/N/USA/441 
14 January 2009 3.2 
  Electric vehicles (HS 8703, 
8407.10-90;  ICS 43.120, 
13.040.50) Protection of the 
environment 21 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/442 
14 January 2009 3.2 
  Automotive refrigerant  (HS:  
8703; ICS:  71.100.45, 13.020) Protection of the 
environment 21 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/443 
14 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Walk-in coolers and  freezers (HS:  
8418.30-69; ICS:  97.130, 13.020) Energy conservation 21 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/444 
22 January 2009 5.7.1 
  Children’s metal jewelry (HS 
7177.11-90; ICS:  77.120, 39.060, 
CA.001) Protection of human health 21 January 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/445 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Water heaters, heating equipment, 
pool heaters (HS: 8516.10, 
8419.19, 8419.11, 9506.99, 
8516.21;  ICS: 97.100) Energy conservation 16 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/446 
22 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Milk and cream products and 
yogurt products   (HS: 0403.10, 1901.90;  ICS: 67.100) Consumer protection  31 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/447 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Children’s products  (HS 28-8, 
9503, Ch. 78 ) (ICS 97.200, 31.020) Protection of human health 17 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/448 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Children’s products  (HS 9503; 
ICS 97.200) Protection of human health 17 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/449 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Children’s products  (HS 9503; 
ICS 97.200) Protection of human health 17 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/450 
26 January 2009 2.9.2 
  Children’s products  (HS 9503; 
ICS 97.200) Protection of human health 17 February 2009 United States 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/USA/451 
30 January 2009 3.2 
  Consumer products, adhesives, 
sealants (HS 8703, 8407.10-90; 
ICS 43.120, 13.040.50) Protection of the 
environment 30 January 2009  
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United States 
(cont'd) 
 G/TBT/N/USA/452 
30 January 2009  2.9.2 
  Fluorescent lamp ballasts  
(HS: 8539.31; ICS: 91.160, 
13.020, 19.020) Energy conservation 6 April 2009 
 
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