WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/63 
12 May 2006 
 (06-2343) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MARCH 2006 
 
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 2006, which includes a total of 86  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  G/TBT/GEN/N/63 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ARM/26 
03/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electric units with  
1000 volt and higher tension. Necessary qualifications for 
consumer’s maintenance staff;  minimum requirements for running, test and operation of electric units as 
well as requirements for conformity 
assessment procedures of the staff carrying out technical maintenance. 02/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ARM/27 
03/03/2006 2.9.2 Newly constructe d and reconstructed 
electric units of balanced and alternating 
current with up to 500 volt tension, operating electric units To lay down minimum safety 
requirements for the mentioned 
facilities and products; To protect human life and health and environment. 02/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ARM/28 
03/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electric units of alternating current with 
higher than 50 watt and balanced current with higher than 120 watt tension. To ensure the minimum conditions of 
securing safety for the electric units, technical requirements for the protection of workers’ health and 
securing safety. 02/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ARM/29 
28/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Armenian cognac and Armenian cognac 
spirits. To protect human life and health, to 
warn customers against absurdity 
factors and regulation on 
authentication procedures provided for Armenian cognac. 10/05/2006 Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/30 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 Paints and lacquers intended for use in 
interior decorators of the buildings and 
furniture production. To ensure safety requirements for 
paints and lacquers of synthetic base, 
to protect human life, health and environment, to warn customers of malpractices. 20/05/2006   G/TBT/GEN/N/63
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BRB/5 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Brewery products (Beer, Stout, Malta 
Shandy)  (ICS:  67.160.10) Set levels of composition and quality 
for Brewery Products;  harmonize the standards within CARICOM region; protect consumers; and enhance the 
competitiveness of local and regional 
manufacturers. 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/BRB/6 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Rice (ICS:  67.060) To improve the quality of rice being 
sold in the local and regional market for consumer protection. 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/BRB/7 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Table eggs (ICS:  67.120.20) Harmonize standards in trade in the 
CARICOM Region; protect 
consumers; and  provide adequate information to consumers. 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/BRB/8 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Safety matches (ICS:  97.180) To provide for the quality and safety 
of matches that should be available to 
the general public of Barbados. 01/05/2006 Barbados 
G/TBT/N/BRB/9 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Rum  (ICS:  67.160.10) To ensure that Caribbean consumers 
get a product of good quality, and also 
protect Caricom rum producers in the overseas market. 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/BEL/39 
08/03/2006 2.9.2 Products derived from seals To prohibit the production and 
marketing of products derived from seals for reasons of public opinion and animal suffering. Not specified 
Belgium 
G/TBT/N/BEL/40 
08/03/2006 2.9.2 Dog and cat fur and products derived 
therefrom To prohibit the commercial production 
and marketing of dog and cat fur and products derived therefrom for reasons of public opinion and animal suffering. Not specified  G/TBT/GEN/N/63 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BRA/209 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Pears (HS:  0808.20) Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive practices. Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/BRA/210 14/03/2006 2.9.2 Apples (HS:  0808.10) Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive practices. Not specified Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/211 
21/03/2006 2.9.2 Fresh or dried almonds in shell  
(HS:  080211) Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive practices. 10/04/2006 
G/TBT/N/CAN/154 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 22/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/CAN/155 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 22/05/2006 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/156 
21/03/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health 22/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/CRI/37 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 Processed foods and beverages Protec tion of human health and safety 30/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/CRI/38 
30/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.020  - Processed foods and 
beverages Protection of human health and safety 29/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/CRI/39 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.040 Protection of human health 30/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/CRI/40 
30/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.020 Protect human life and health and 
ensure the safety of processed foods and beverages for human 
consumption. 29/05/2006 Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/41 
30/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 65.020.20 Prevention of misleading practices 29/05/2006 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/59 
07/03/2006 2.10.1 High pressure fuel pipes in engines on 
board non SOLAS ships To improve fire safety in ships 15/05/2006   G/TBT/GEN/N/63
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
Denmark  G/TBT/N/DNK/60 
07/03/2006 2.10.1 All ships To allow electronic reporting and 
redefine which accidents should be reported. 17/03/2006 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/12 
03/03/2006 2.9.2 6911.00.00;  6912.00.00 Protection of human health and safety, 
prevention of fraud or misrepresentation arising from misleading advertising or labelling, 
and environmental protection. 02/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/SLV/80 
17/03/2006 2.9.2 Alcoholic beverages (Tariff subheadings 
2203.00 to 2208.90;  ICS code 67.160.10) Consumer protection 16/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/SLV/81 
17/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Sewage water  (ICS code 13.060) Pr otection of human health and the 
environment 16/05/2006 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/82 
17/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Horchata drink (tariff subheading 
2106.90; ICS code 67.060) Protection of human health and 
prevention of practices likely to mislead or deceive the consumer. 16/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/EEC/102 
07/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles equipped with: 
(a) positive ignition engines; (b) positive ignition engines fuelled by gas of 
categories M1 and N1; and (c) 
compression ignition engines of categories M1 and N1. Reduction of the health and 
environmental impacts of air pollution. 05/06/2006 
European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/103 
27/03/2006 2.9.2 ISC 22500 Amendment done pursuant to Article 
5(1) (b) of Directive 2002/95/EC.  Urgency due to the entry into force of 
the substance ban on 1 July 2006. 26/04/2006  G/TBT/GEN/N/63 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/FRA/54 
24/03/2006 2.9.2 Automatic fire-extinguishing sprinkler 
systems The text seeks to adapt current 
regulations to developments in the technical and legal spheres. Not specified 
France 
G/TBT/N/FRA/55 
24/03/2006 2.9.2 Alarm systems, fire doors This Order concerns in particular the 
foyers and staircases of such establishments, the fire behaviour of doors on the premises opening on to 
corridors, the insulation of danger 
areas and staff training. Not specified 
G/TBT/N/HND/26 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 30/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/HND/27 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 30/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/HND/28 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.040 Protection of human health 30/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/HND/29 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.020 Protect human life and health and 
ensure the safety of processed foods and beverages for human 
consumption. 30/05/2006 Honduras 
G/TBT/N/HND/30 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 67.020 Prevention of misleading practices 30/05/2006 
Hong Kong, 
China G/TBT/N/HKG/25 
02/03/2006 5.6.2 Fax Machines (HS: 8517 2100) To promote the awareness of energy 
efficiency among consumers 04/05/2006   G/TBT/GEN/N/63
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ISR/133 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Transportable gas cylinders  
(ICS:  23.020.30;  HS:  7311; 7613) Consumer safety 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/134 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Water taps  
(ICS:  91.140.70;  HS:  8481.80) Consumer safety and protection 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/135 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Kerosene aviation fuel  
(ICS:  75.160.20;  HS:  2710.19) Consumer safety and protection 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/136 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Gas oil (ICS:  75.160;  HS:  2710.00) Consumer safety and protection 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/137 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electronic ballasts  
(ICS:  24.140.99;  HS:  8504.10) Consumer safety and protection 01/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/138 
22/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Ice cream and edible ices 
(ICS:  67.100.40;  HS:  2105.00) Public health and protection 21/05/2006 Israel 
G/TBT/N/ISR/139 
28/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Condoms ICS:  11.200 Protection of human health 27/05/2006 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/167 
27/03/2006 2.9.2 Insulated cables and cords Product safety 31/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/KEN/25 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Effluents tolerance limits  
(HS:  981799;  ICS:  13.060.30) Protection of human life and the 
environment 01/05/2006 Kenya 
G/TBT/N/KEN/26 
02/03/2006 2.9.2 Aluminium sulphate  
(HS:  283322;  ICS:  71.06.50) Protection of human health 01/05/2006 
Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/105 
30/03/2006 2.9.2 Electrical/Electronic Products, 
Automobiles To enhance recycling and reduce 
environmental risks from 
electrical/electronic products and automobiles. 13/05/2006 
Macao, China G/TBT/N/MAC/1 
09/03/2006 2.9.2 Diesel oil for sales and consumption 
exclusively used by motor vehicles in 
Macao Special Administrative Region Environmental protection 22/04/2006  G/TBT/GEN/N/63 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/114 
07/03/2006 2.9.2 Life rings Protection of human life and safety. 30/04/2006 
G/TBT/N/MAR/3 
28/03/2006 2.9.2 Primary cells and batteries Deve lopment of a Standard setting out 
guidelines for evaluating such products and serving as a safety guide. 30/07/2006 
Morocco  
G/TBT/N/MAR/4 to 
G/TBT/N/MAR/16 
28/03/2006 2.9.2 Luminaires Protection of users against possible 
dangers. 30/07/2006 
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/68 
09/03/2006 2.9.2 Products from hooded seals and harp 
seals Protection of public morality, animal 
welfare and the protection of the 
environment 11/05/2006 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/7 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Food Products Consumer’s  health and safety 11/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/PER/12 
10/03/2006 2.9.2 Rice grains (tariff items:  10.06.10.90;  
10.06.20;  10.06.30 and 10.06.40) Establishes quality and food safety 
standards for the domestic marketing 
and importation of rice grains. 07/06/2006 Peru 
G/TBT/N/PER/13 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Tariff heading 2208:  Undenatured ethyl 
alcohol of an alcoholic strength by 
volume of less than 80% vol;  spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.  (National Tariff: 2208.40.00.00:  Rum and tafia) Prevention of practices that could 
endanger human life and safety. 07/06/2006 
G/TBT/N/QAT/8 
09/03/2006 2.9.2 Methods of meas uring performance of 
electrical iron for household use (ICS: 97.060) To protect national economy from 
inferior products, improve quality of products. 08/05/2006 
Qatar  
G/TBT/N/QAT/9 
08/03/2006 2.9.2 Cables and wires  
(ICS:  13.220.40;  29.020;  29.060.20) To improve safety and quality 07/05/2006   G/TBT/GEN/N/63
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/10 
09/03/2006 2.9.2 Apparatus to be used for cables testing 
(ICS:  13.220.40;  29.020,  29.060.20) To improve safety and quality 08/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/SVN/45 
10/03/2006 2.9.2 Construction – Technical view  
(ICS:  91.010) Safety 30/07/2006 
G/TBT/N/SVN/46 
10/03/2006 2.9.2 Construction – Technical view  
(ICS:  91.010) Safety 30/07/2006 Slovenia  
G/TBT/N/SVN/47 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Petroleum products - Liquefied 
petroleum gases (ICS:  75.160) Consumer protection 31/08/2006 
G/TBT/N/ESP/29 
27/03/2006 3.2 Amusement and gaming machin es Technological innovations and 
changing business realities, need for greater legal certainty. 30/05/2006 
Spain 
G/TBT/N/ESP/30 
28/03/2006 2.9.2 Substances and preparations for the 
purification of, and surface-cleaning products in contact with, water for consumption Protection of consumer interests 31/07/2006 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/65 
22/03/2006 2.9.2 Navigational equipment To achieve full incorporation of 
SOLAS 74, Chapter II-1, Parts C-E including the 1983 amendments. 24/05/2006 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/29 
06/03/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Diesel Vehicles. (HS:  87.11) To reduce environmental pollution 
from diesel vehicles. 31/05/2006 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/177 
14/03/2006 2.9.2 Perfluorinated Polymers  
(HS:  3808;  ICS:  13) Protection of human health and the 
environment 08/05/2006  G/TBT/GEN/N/63 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/USA/178 
21/03/2006 2.9.2 Pesticides 
(HS: 3808;  ICS: 13, 65) Protection of human health and the 
environment 06/06/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/179 
27/03/2006 2.9.2 Aircraft  
(HS:  Chapter 8802, 8803) (ICS:  49). Protection of human health 08/05/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/180 
27/03/2006 2.9.2 Contact lenses  
(HS:  Chapter 9001) (ICS:  11) Protection of human health, product 
safety Comments 
will be accepted at anytime after 
publication of 
this notice of filing;  
G/TBT/N/USA/181 31/03/2006 2.9.2 Appliances:  Residential Electric and Gas 
Ranges and Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers  (HS Chapter  8415, 8419, 8422, 8450), 
(ICS:97) Protection of environment, consumer 
safety 11/05/2006 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/182 
31/03/2006 2.9.2 Gasoline, passenger vehicles, and 
portable gasoline containers  
(HS:  Chapter 2710, 8703 ) (ICS:  43, 75). Protection of human health 30/05/2006 
 
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