WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/55 
25 August 2005 
 (05-3758) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JULY 2005 
 
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 2005, which includes a total of 106 new notifications by 30 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  
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Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/186 
04/07/2005 2.10.1 Dietary supplements This Regulation tightens existing preventive 
measures in light of the apparent persistence of, and increase in, the harmful effects of new consumption habits linked to the drinks in question.  
The national and provincial health authorities, the 
Secretaría de Programación para la Prevención de 
la Drogadicción y la Lucha contra el Narcotráfico 
(Secretariat for the Prevention of Drug Addiction 
and the Campaign against Drug Trafficking), the Subsecretaría de Atención a las Adicciones del 
Ministerio de Salud  (Under-secretariat for 
Addiction Issues of the Ministry of Health) of the province of Buenos Aires and consumer associations have agreed upon the need for immediate action to prevent further harm and 
danger to the health and safety of the population. Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/187 06/07/2005 2.9.2 Pre-packaged food Health protection Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/188 14/07/2005 5.6.2 Food products To guarantee product identity and safety Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/189 28/07/2005 2.9.2 Video games Cons umer information Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/190 28/07/2005 2.9.2 Chemicals and chemical products The prevention of drug addiction and campaign 
against drug trafficking Not 
specified 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/178 
07/07/2005 5.6.2 Containers for land transport of hazardous 
products Protection of the environment 17/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/179 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 In-vitro diagnostic products (HS: 3822;  
3002;  3821) Protection of human health 01/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/180 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Clinical thermometers  (HS:  902511)  Protection of human health 15/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/181 
12/07/2005 2.9.2 Food containing or consisting of 
genetically modified organisms and its derivatives;  food containing or consisting 
of derivatives of animal fed with 
genetically modified organisms. Protection of human health 17/08/2005  
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Brazil  G/TBT/N/BRA/182 
12/07/2005 5.6.2 Regulating apparatus for voltage 
(HS:  9032) Consumer’s safety 15/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/183 
20/07/2005 2.9.2 Fish, mollusc and crustacean products 
(HS:  0303, 0304.20, 0306.1, 0307) Prevention of deceptive practices 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/184 
20/07/2005 2.9.2 Pre-packaged ice cream (HS 2105) Prevention of deceptive practices 30/08/2005 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/134 
14/07/2005 2.9.2 Toxic substances   
(ICS:  13.020) Protection of human health and the environment 07/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/135 
14/07/2005 2.9.2 Toxic substances   
(ICS:  13.020) Protection of human health and the environment 07/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/136 
14/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Aircraft  (ICS:  49.020) National Security 22/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/137 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 Gasoline 
(ICS:  75.160.20, 13.020.040, 13.040.50) Protection of the environment 16/08/2005 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/100 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Retro-reflective markings for heavy and 
long vehicles and their trailers For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/101 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Retro-reflecting devices for power-driven 
vehicles For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/102 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Audible warning devices for power-
driven vehicles (Horn) For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment. 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/103 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Brake hose for power-driven vehicles For the pr otection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/104 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Door locks and door retention 
components For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 04/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/105 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Rear-view mirrors for motor cycles For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/106 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Lighting and light-signalling devices on 
motor cycles (Lamp) For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 04/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/107 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Rear-view mirrors for motor vehicles For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/108 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Interior fitting materials for motor 
vehicles For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 04/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/109 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fuel tanks for motor vehicles For the prot ection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/110 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Lighting and light-signaling devices for 
motor vehicles (Lamp) For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 04/09/2005  
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China  G/TBT/N/CHN/111 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicle travelling data recorder For th e protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 03/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/112 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Seats and their head restraints for motor 
vehicles For the protection of human health and safety, and 
the protection of environment 04/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/113 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Combine harvester 
(ICS:  65.060.50;  HS:  8433) For the protection of human health 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/114 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Mobile cranes 
(ICS: 53.020.20;  HS: 8426) For the protection of the environment 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/115 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 M1 and N1 vehicles with R point of the 
lowest seat no more than 700 mm from 
the ground under reference mass. (ICS:  43) For the protection of human safety 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/116 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Automobiles  (ICS:  43) For the protection of human safety 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/117 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Motor vehicles of categories M and N and 
all other motor vehicles having less than four wheels fitted with bodywork which partially or wholly encloses the driver  
(ICS:  43) For the protection of human safety 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/118 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 M1 and other types of vehicles equipped 
with liquid fuel tank  (ICS:  43) For the protection of human safety 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/119 
29/07/2005 2.9.2 Door locks and door retention 
components used on either side of the 
doors of M1 and N1 vehicles for occupant in and out.  (ICS:  43) For the protection of human safety 27/09/2005 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/67 
25/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Milk (tariff items:  0401 and 0402.10) Protect human health and safety and prevent 
practices likely to mislead consumers. 21/10/2005 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/53 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 Commercial vessel To improve the overall safety based on recent 
technical development. 09/2005 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/69 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Seals for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 
cylinders (HS tariff heading 3923) Consumer protection 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/70 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 Land transport of liquefied petroleum gas 
(LPG) in bulk (HS:  87.04;  ICS: 13.300) Human safety;  environmental protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/71 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Regular petrol (HS tariff heading 2710;  
ICS code 75.160.20) Protection of human life and health and 
environmental protection 30/08/2005  
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El Salvador  G/TBT/N/SLV/72 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Pressure Vessels.  Portable Liquefied 
Petroleum Gas Cylinders (HS: 73.11 and 76.13;  ICS: 23.020.30) Protection of health and hu man life;  environmental 
protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/73 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Valves for portable liquefied petroleum 
gas (LPG) containers (HS tariff heading 
8481;  ICS code 23.060.40) Protection of human life and health and 
environmental protection 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/74 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Quick coupling valve for portable 
liquefied petroleum gas cylinders (HS:  84.81;  ICS: 23.060.01) Protection of health and hu man life;  environmental 
protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/75 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Liquefied petroleum gases:  commercial 
propane, commercial butane and mixtures thereof (HS: 27.11;  ICS: 75.160.30) Protection of health and hu man life;  environmental 
protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/76 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 Land transport of liquid hydrocarbons 
(HS heading:  8704;  ICS code 13.300) Human safety and environmental protection 30/08/2005 
Estonia G/TBT/N/EST/1 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 Food (labelling) Under Article 13 (4) of the European Parliament 
and EU Council Directive 2000/13/EU on food 
labelling, small packages and certain glass bottles 
for repeat usage are exempt from the requirement to communicate on the labelling the ingredients that may cause allergy.  The 2000/13/EU Directive and the Labelling Regulations stipulate that the labelling of such foods only has to include the 
name, net quantity, and the minimum time of 
preservation or realisation or final date of consumption.  Under th e Labelling Regulations, 
communication of ingredients that may cause allergy is not required with foods in beauty 
packages (little figures or souvenirs) either.  
However, due to extensive occurrence of food allergy, any allergy causing ingredients should be visible on the labelling of all foods.  Since food allergy is not curable, this would be the only possibility for the people suffering from food 
allergy to avoid any respective ingredients. 05/09/2005  
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European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/89 
05/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Disposable lighters This temporary decision is intended to prevent 
serious accidents and da mage pending a permanent 
solution which should be based on an international consensus.  The standard ISO 9994:2002 (Lighters 
– Safety specifications) does not cover the risk of 
child safety in case of child misuse. 03/09/2005 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/40 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Packaging for potentially infectious 
healthcare waste (particularly plastic drums and jerrycans). This draft order amends the Order of 24 November 
2003 on the packaging of potentially infectious healthcare wastes and the like and human 
anatomical waste, strengthening the security 
requirements for plastic drums and jerrycans. Not 
specified 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/41 28/07/2005 2.9.2 Laundry detergents for household or 
community use, with conditions of use comparable to those that apply to households. The phosphates contained in detergents used by 
French households to wash their laundry contribute significantly to the eutrophication of surface waters (10,000 tonnes per year).  This draft decree supplements the provisions introduced by France 
following the judgement of 23 September 2004 by 
the European Court of Justice for failure to fulfil Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban waste-water treatment. 09/2005 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/25 
11/07/2005 2.9.2 ICS code 13.060.50 This Standard  establishes methods for determining 
the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) of water. 09/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/26 
15/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 8704;  ICS code 13.300 Huma n safety and environmental protection 13/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/27 
15/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 2710;  ICS code 75.160.20 Pr otection of human life and health and of the 
environment 13/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/28 
15/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 2711;  ICS code 75.160.20 Pr otection of human life and health and of the 
environment 13/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/29 
15/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 8704;  ICS code 13.300 Huma n safety and environmental protection 13/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/30 
15/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 3923;  ICS code  23 Consumer protection 13/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/31 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 HS heading 8481; ICS code 23.060.40 Protec tion of human life and health and of the 
environment 19/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/32 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 HS heading 8481;  ICS code 23.060.01 Protec tion of human life and health and of the 
environment 19/09/2005  
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Guatemala  G/TBT/N/GTM/33 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 ICS code 67.160.10 Define the characteristics of and lay down 
requirements for the alcoholic beverage known as rum. 19/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/34 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 HS headings 7311 and 7613;   
ICS code 23.020.30 Protection of human life and health and of the 
environment 19/09/2005 
Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/14 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 8704;  ICS code 13.300 Huma n safety and environmental protection 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/15 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 3923;  ICS code  23 Consumer protection 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/16 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS:  8704;  ICS:  13.300 Human safety;  environmental protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/17 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 8481;  ICS code 23.060. 40 Protection of human life and health and 
environmental protection 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/18 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS: 8481;  ICS:  23.060.01 Protection of health and human life;  environmental 
protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/19 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS 7311 and 7613;  ICS:  23.020.30 Protecti on of health and human life;  environmental 
protection. 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/20 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS heading 2710;  ICS code 75.160. 20 Protection of human life and health and 
environmental protection 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/21 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 HS: 2711;  ICS: 75.160.30 Protection of  health and human life;  environmental 
protection. 30/08/2005 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/107 
20/07/2005 2.9.2 Precast concrete products  
(ICS:  91.100.30;  HS: 6810.91) Consumer safety 18/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/108 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Ceramic tiles (ICS 91.100.23;   
HS: Ch. 69) Consumer safety and protection 19/09/2005 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/152 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 Electric rice cooker (HS:  8516.79);  
liquid crystal television and plasma television (HS:  8528);  digital versatile disk recorder (HS:  8521) To promote rationalization of use of energy 
through prevalence of machinery and equipment with high energy consumption efficiency, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy 
consumption in commercial/residential sector, 
global warning problem and so on. 08/09/2005 
Jordan G/TBT/N/JOR/2 
13/07/2005 2.10.1 Cigarettes  
(HS:  2404;  ICS:  65.160) Objective and nature of urgent problem:  Protect 
the health of Jordanian citizens from the smoking hazards.  Rationale:  Harmonize with the requirements of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. 31/08/2005  
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Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/14 
07/07/2005 5.6.2 1.  All used products (electrical 
household appliances, motor vehicles, motor vehicle tyres, textiles etc.); 
2. Food & agricultural products (All pre-
packaged food items for human 
consumption, alcoholic drinks and animal feed etc.); 
3. Chemical products (latex rubber 
condoms, paper and paper products, 
fertilizers, safety matches, water 
treatment chemicals, soaps and detergents etc.); 
4. Textiles and textile products (fabrics, 
garments, yarn, furnishings, blankets 
etc); 
5. Footwear (leather,  canvas, rubber & 
plastic etc.); 
6. Toys (reduced-size models & similar 
recreational models, puzzles etc.); 
7. Electrical & electrical fittings 
(household electrical & other 
electronic appliances etc.); and 
8. Mechanical products (L.P.G 
cylinders, mortise locks, safety belts, hand tools, wire & wire products etc.). Protection of human life, safety and environment 05/09/2005 
Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/94 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 Agricultural products gained from 
environmentally friendly farming, 
including organic agricultural products. To ensure consumer’s confidence on agricultural 
products produced by environmentally friendly 
farming. 05/09/2005 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/109 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 Pre-packaged products Product packaging and/or labels must provide clear 
data regarding contents, net contents and drained 
mass, as required, to enable consumers to easily establish the relationship between product quantity and price. 28/08/2005  
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Norway G/TBT/N/NOR/6 
29/07/2005 2.9.2 The proposed regulation is, for reasons 
mentioned in point 7, of a general nature covering all chemical products as well as other products that consist of or contain 
deca-BDE in concentrations higher that 
0,1% by mass. Decabromodiphenyl ether is a chemical substance 
of high concern due to its hazardous properties to human health and the environment.  Deca-BDE has recently been found in birds (glaucous gull) and 
polar bears in Arctic areas.  This documents its 
potential for long-range transport since there are no local sources of deca-BDE in these areas. Furthermore, the substance may be transformed in the environment to penta-BDE and octa-BDE, two 
very hazardous substances.  There are also 
concerns relating to neurotoxic effects. Restrictions of the use of the substance are needed to reduce or avoid risks to the environment and to human health.  Furthermore, it is a follow-up of the Norwegian action plan to reduce emissions from 
brominated flame retardants which was adopted by 
the Storting - Norway's target is to reduce emissions of these substances substantially by 2010, cf. The Government's Environmental Policy and The State of the Environment – Report to the 
Storting (2002-2003).  Th e Scientific Committee 
on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) adopted an opinion concerning deca-BDE 18 March 2005. SCHER states that emissions of deca-BDE to the environment may constitute  serious 
problems in the future. 01/08/2005 
Panama G/TBT/N/PAN/35 
14/07/2005 2.9.2 ICS code 67.100.10 Human health and safety 12/09/2005 
Romania G/TBT/N/ROU/1 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Beer (ICS:  67.160.10) Human safety 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ROU/2 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Beer (ICS:  67.160.10) Human safety 26/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ROU/3 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Beer (ICS:  67.160.10) Human safety 26/09/2005  
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Romania  G/TBT/N/ROU/4 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Precast poles of reinforced and 
prestressed concrete for overhead electrical lines (ICS: 91.100.30;  29.240.20) Harmonization with European standards 26/09/2005 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/37 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Central heating systems and water heating 
equipment (ICS 91.140) Consumer Protection 28/09/2005 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/50 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 HS:  4016.93.90;  ICS: 43.020;  
43.040.40 Consumer safety 17/08/2005 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/51 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 PFOS and substances that could degrade 
to PFOS (perflourooctyl sulphonic derivative) The Government Bill (2000/01:65), passed by the 
Swedish Parliament (200/01:MJU15, rskr. 2000/01:269), presents a chemical strategy to reach the environmental quality objective A non-toxic environment.  It is stated in the bill that by 2010, 
newly manufactured finished products will as far as 
possible be free from organic substances that are very persistent and very bioaccumulative.  PFOS fulfils the criteria for being persistent, very bio accumulative and toxic and also meets the criteria 
for the definition of a POP substances according to 
the Stockholm Convention.  Once a substance with the properties of a PFOS has reached the environment, it will persist and be a threat to living organisms for a very long time.  Sweden is of the opinion that due to the harmful properties of PFOS, 
action is warranted to restrict its uses. 05/10/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SWE/52 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 GBL and 1,4-butanediol GBL and 1,4 butanediol are used fairly extensively 
in industry, which means there is an increased need 
for a system which does not hinder the use of these products, while at the same time minimising the risk of these substances being abused. 14/09/2005  
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Sweden  G/TBT/N/SWE/53 
07/07/2005 2.9.2 Products harmful to health; 3,4-
methylenedioxymethcathinone (methylone);  4-acetoxy-N,N-methylisopropyltryptamine (4-AcO-
MIPT); 4-hydroxy-N,N-diethyltryptamine 
(4-HO-DET);  4-hydroxy-N,N-methylisopropyltryptamine (4-HO-MIPT) and 4-acetoxy-N,N-diethyltryptamine (4-AcO-DET). The purpose of the classification is to restrict the 
use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethcathinone (methylone), 4-acetoxy-N,N-methylisopropyltryptamine (4-AcO-MIPT), 4-
hydroxy-N,N-diethyltryptamine (4-HO-DET), 4-
hydroxy-N,N-methylisopropyltryptamine (4-HO-MIPT) and 4-acetoxy-N,N-diethyltryptamine (4-AcO-DET) to scientific or industrial uses in view of the risk to human life or health associated with 
the use of the products to achieve intoxication or 
other effects. 15/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SWE/54 
12/07/2005 2.9.2 Products classified for resistance to fire or 
external fire performance Harmonisation with EU regul ations regarding fire 
resistance and external fire performance.  Modernisation of fire protection rules for homes designed for elderly with special needs. 12/09/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SWE/55 
12/07/2005 2.9.2 Prefabricated dwelling-houses Facilitate  the production of space efficient small 
dwellings.  Prevent the possibility to deviate 
through the classification “dwelling meant for one person” for dwellings that are so spacious that they ought to accommodate more persons. 12/09/2005 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/49 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 Telecommunications equipment:  radio 
equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Annex 2 of the OOIT must be amended in view of 
introduction of new frequency bands and permit special applications to access the market.  These amendments are due to changes in the European 
Union. 15/09/2005 
Chinese 
Tapei G/TBT/N/TPKM/21 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 Blood derivatives Enhancement of  the safety of blood derivatives and 
protection of patients’ health 19/09/2005 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/175 
08/07/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Miscellaneous home equipment 
(HS Chapter:  3605;  ICS:  97.180) Safety 06/09/2005 
Tunisia G/TBT/N/TUN/11 
06/07/2005 2.9.2 Non-alcoholic beverages:  fruit juices, 
vegetable juices, nectars and flavoured beverages (lemonade, aerated beverages, 
drinks made with fruit juices, energy drinks, cordials) including milk beverages. Revision of domestic regu lations on non-alcoholic 
beverages (one order a nd one approved standard) 
in order to bring them into line with existing international and European standards. 04/09/2005  
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United 
Kingdom G/TBT/N/GBR/12 
28/07/2005 2.9.2 Retail containers with a capacity of 35 
centilitres or more, containing spirits, or wine or made wine, with a strength of 30% alcohol by volume or more which 
are intended for sale in the UK. Spirits fraud costs the UK Government an 
estimated £250 million in lost revenue annually. Duty stamps are a key element of the Government’s wider alcohol strategy which has 
been set up to tackle this problem.  The absence of 
a duty stamp on bottles of spirits held by retailers in the UK will indicate that duty has not been paid on those goods. 26/10/2005 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/124 
01/07/2005 2.9.2 Boilers and process heaters   
(HS Chapters 8419 and 8404;  
ICS:  27.060) Protection of  human health 11/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/125 
04/07/2005 2.9.2 Child Restraint Systems (HS:  8703;  
ICS:  43.040) Protection of human life 29/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/126 
04/07/2005 2.9.2 Alcoholic beverages  (HS:  Chapter 22;  
ICS:  67) Prevent deceptive practices to protect consumers 30/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/127 
04/07/2005 2.9.2 Air Pollutants  
(HS:  Chapter  29;  ICS:  13.040) Protection of the environment 15/08/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/128 
08/07/2005 2.9.2 DTV Tuner  
(HS Chapter:  8528;  ICS:  33.160) Consumer protection 27/07/2005 
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08/07/2005 2.9.2 Jewellery  
(HS Chapter:  7116;  ICS 39.060) Consumer protection 28/09/2005 
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13/07/2005 2.9.2 Combustion Engines (HS Chapter:  8408;  
ICS:  13.040) Protection of  human health 09/09/2005 
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18/07/2005 2.9.2 Pesticides (HS Chapter:  3808;  ICS:  13) Protection of the environment 11/10/2005 
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18/07/2005 2.9.2 Anthropomorphic test device (HS:  8703;  
ICS:  43) Protection of human life 12/09/2005 
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18/07/2005 2.9.2 Motor vehicle restraint system 
(HS:  8703;  ICS:  43) Protection of human life 17/08/2005 
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18/07/2005 2.9.2 Human Drug Products  (HS Chapter 30; 
ICS 11.120) Protection of the human health 10/11/2005 
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18/07/2005 2.9.2 Human Drug Products  (HS Chapter 30;  
ICS 11.120) Protection of human health 10/11/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/136 
21/07/2005 2.9.2 Diesel fuel (HS Chapter 2710;  
ICS  13.040) Protection of environment 15/08/2005 
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