WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/48 
1 February 2005 
 (05-0418) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2004 
 
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 December 2004, which includes a total of 114 new notifications by 18 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/168 
16/12/2004 2.9.2 Wheat flour and by-products thereof Prevention of anaemia and neural tube 
malformations, such as anencephaly and 
spina bifida, in accordance with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) studies 
and United Nations Children's Fund 
(UNICEF) recommendations. Not specified 
Central African 
Republic G/TBT/N/CAF/1 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Cigarettes Public health Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/CAF/2 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Soap containing mercury Dermatological health of the population Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/CAF/3 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Locally produced sugar Protection of a struggling infant industry 
(pursuant to Article 19 of the GATT). Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/CAF/4 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Condensed milk; salt; wheat flour; 
medicine; school supplies; oil other than 
unrefined palm oil; sugar; rice; bread; 
fishery products other than preserved; building materials; cement, concrete-
reinforcing bars; sheet metal; tacks; 
household soap;  hoes,  machetes;  spades.
  Regulation of the prices of basic commodities Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/CAF/5 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Domestic and imported sugar Ensure that the Central African Republic 
has a regular supply of sugar Not applicable 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/63 
13/12/2004 2.9.2 Pre-packed goods For consumer protection and fair 
competition of trade. 11/02/2005  
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Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/60 
14/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum-based liquid fuels (tariff 
heading 2710.11) Protection of the public, goods and the 
environment 07/03/2005 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/15 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical pro ducts (tariff headings 
3003 and 3004) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consum er and protection of 
human health 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/16 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Pressure vessels, portable liquefied 
petroleum gas cylinders. Delivery 
vehicles (tariff heading 8704). National security and protection of human 
health and the environment 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/17 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products.  Aviation gasoline 
(AvGas) (tariff heading 2710) Quality specifications, prevention of 
practices likely to mislead or deceive the 
consumer, national security and environmental protection 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/18 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products.  Aviation kerosene 
(Jet A-1) (HS tariff heading 2710) Quality specifications, national security 
and environmental protection 05/02/2005  
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Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/19 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products.  Illuminating 
kerosene (HS tariff heading 2710) Quality specifications, national security 
and protection of human health and the 
environment 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/20 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Lubricating Oils for Petrol or Diesel 
Engines (HS tariff heading 2710). Quality specifications, prevention of 
practices likely to mislead or deceive the consumer, national security and 
environmental protection 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/21 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products. Premium petrol (HS 
tariff heading 2710). Quality specifications, national security 
and environmental protection. 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/22 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum Products, Asphalts (tariff 
heading 2714) Quality specifications, prevention of 
practices likely to mislead or deceive the consumer, national security and 
environmental protection 05/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CRI/23 
07/12/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical pr oducts. Stability of 
medicines for human use (HS tariff headings 3003 and 3004) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer, product quality and protection of human health 05/02/2005 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/48 
16/12/2004 2.10.1 Fireworks Due to a very serious and extensive 
fireworks disaster in Kolding on 3 November 2004, the Danish 
authorities have, for reasons of security 
and safety, decided that it is necessary to tighten regulations, given that New Year 
is approaching. Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/DNK/49 
16/12/2004 2.10.1 Fireworks Due to a violent firework disaster in 
Kolding on 3 November 2004, the Danish 
authorities have, for reasons of security, 
decided that it is necessary to make the 
regulations more stringent. Not specified 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/50 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products. Asphalts 
(International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 75.080 and HS tariff heading 
27) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005  
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El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/51 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical products (HS tariff 
heading 30) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/52 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical pr oducts (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
11.120.10 and HS tariff heading 30) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/53 
09/12/2004 
 2.9.2 
 Pressure Vessels, Portable Liquefied 
Petroleum Gas Cylinders. Delivery 
Vehicles. Safety Requirements  (International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 23.020.20 and HS tariff 
heading 7311) Safety 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/54 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products. Aviation gasoline 
(AvGas) (International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 75.160.20 and tariff 
heading 2710) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/55 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Aviation kerosene (Jet A-1) (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20 and HS tariff heading 2710) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/56 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Illuminating kerosene (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20 and HS tariff heading 2710) Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/57 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Lubricating Oils for Petrol or Diesel 
Engines (International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 75.160.20 and HS 
tariff heading 2710) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005  
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El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/58 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum products. Premium petrol 
(International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) code 75.160.20 and HS tariff heading 2710) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/75 
17/12/2004 2.9.2 WCO HS 85.26 To ensure the highest possible road safety 
environment in the European Union by enabling automotive safety systems to 
save lives at the earliest opportunity; to 
increase road safety and reduce the number of accidents. 27/12/2004 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/16 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Aviation gasoline (AvGas) (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and 
environmental protection 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/17 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Asphalts (International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 75.080) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and 
environmental protection 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/18 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Premium petrol (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and 
environmental protection 07/02/2005  
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Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/19 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical pr oducts (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
11.120.10) Protection of public health 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/20 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical pr oducts (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
11.120) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and health protection 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/21 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Aviation kerosene (Jet A-1) (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and environmental protection. 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/22 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Illuminating kerosene (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and environmental protection. 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/23 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Motor vehicles (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
23.020) Safety 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/GTM/24 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Lubricating oils (International 
Classification for St andards (ICS) code 
75.160.20) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer and environmental protection. 07/02/2005 
Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/2 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Central American Tariff System (SAC) 
Chapter 30 (Pharm aceutical Products) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/3 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Lubricating Oils for Petrol or Diesel 
Engines (Central Amer ican Tariff System 
(SAC) subheading 2710.19.91) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer. 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/4 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Aviation Kerosene  (Jet A 1) (Central 
American Tariff System (SAC) subheading 2710.19.11) Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer. 07/02/2005  
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Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/5 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Aviation Gasoline (AvGas) (Central 
American Tariff System (SAC) 
subheading 2710.11.20) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer. 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/6 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Illuminating Kerosene (Central American 
Tariff System (SAC) subheading 
2710.19.12) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer. 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/7 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Pressure Vessels, Portable Liquefied 
Petroleum Gas Cylinders.  Delivery 
Vehicles (Central Amer ican Tariff System 
(SAC) subheading 7311.00.10) Safety 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/8 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Premium petrol for use in motor vehicles 
(Central American Tariff System (SAC) 
subheading 2710.11.30) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/9 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Central American and foreign 
pharmaceutical products for human use, 
irrespective of the terms and conditions of 
sale, shipping or supply (Central American Tariff System (SAC) 
Chapter 30) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/10 
09/12/2004 2.9.2 Asphalts (Central American Tariff 
System (SAC) subheading 2714.90.00) Prevention of practices  likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer 07/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/11 
13/12/2004 2.9.2 Dual-Fuel (Liquefied Petroleum 
Gas/Petrol) and Single-Fuel (Liquefied 
Petroleum Gas Only) Systems for Motor 
Vehicles (International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 43.060) Safety 11/02/2005  
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Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/12 
13/12/2004 2.9.2 Conversion of Internal Combustion 
Engines with Dedicated Petrol Systems to 
Dual-Fuel LPG/Petrol or Single-Fuel LPG Systems (International Classification 
for Standards (ICS) Code 43.060) Safety 11/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/HND/13 
13/12/2004 2.9.2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Stations 
with Fixed Storage Installations 
(International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 75.200) Safety 11/02/2005 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/72 
15/12/2004 2.9.2 Cold water meters (ICS: 91.140.60; HS: 
9026) Consumer protection 13/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/73 
16/12/2004 2.9.2 LPG containers (ICS: 23.020.30; 75.200 - 
HS: 7311.00) Consumer safety 14/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/74 
16/12/2004 2.9.2 Fibreboards (ICS: 79.060.20; 97.040.10 - 
HS: 4411) Consumer safety and protection 14/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/75 
16/12/2004 2.9.2 Lighters (ICS: 97.180 HS: 9613) Consumer safety and production 14/02/2005 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/131 
10/12/2004 2.9.2 Radio equipment for high-power passive 
tag system using 950MHz band To establish the technical regulations for 
introduction of high-power passive tag 
system using 950MHz band. 16/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/132 
22/12/2004 2.9.2 Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Power 
Systems With the aim of reducing such burdens, 
small-scale Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell 
Power Systems will be reclassified under electrical facilities for general use, and the 
technical requirements for them will be 
established. 20/02/2005 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/1 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Milk-based baby foods (ICS 67.230) To protect consumer’s safety and health. 30/01/2005  
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Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/2 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Synthetic detergent powders (ICS 
71.100.35) To prevent possible risks to consumers. 30/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/3 
01/12/2004 2.10.1 Inspection procedures of imported special 
purpose vehicles (ICS: 43.040) Protection of human safety and health Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/4 
01/12/2004 2.10.1 Safety belts  and Speed governors (ICS: 
43.040) Protection of human safety and health Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/5 
17/12/2004 2.10.1 Inspection procedures for imported 
special purpose vehicles (ICS: 43.040) Protection of human safety and health Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/6 
17/12/2004 2.9.2 Labelling of Cosmetic Products (ICS: 
71.100.70) Protection of consumer’s safety and 
health 15/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/7 
17/12/2004 2.9.2 Mouthwash formulations (ICS: 11.060) Protection of consumer’s safety and 
health 15/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/8 
17/12/2004 2.9.2 Cosmetic pencils (ICS: 71.100.70) Prevention of possible risks to consumers 15/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/9 
17/12/2004 2.9.2 (ICS: 59.140.20) Prevention of possible risks to consumers 15/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/10 
20/12/2004 2.9.2 Labelling of Cosmetic Products (ICS: 
71.100.70) Protection of consumer’s safety and 
health 18/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/11 
20/12/2004 2.9.2 Cosmetics and air fresheners (ICS: 
71.100.70) Protection of consumer safety 18/02/2005  
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Korea, Republic 
of G/TBT/N/KOR/79 
01/12/2004 2.9.2 Livestock products for human 
consumption, in particular milk and dairy 
products, meat and meat products, and egg products, etc. Provision of consumer information 30/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/80 
13/12/2004 2.9.2 Agricultural Products designated by the 
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry 
(Subject items will be confirmed in 2005) To be determined. 17/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/81 
15/12/2004 2.9.2 Livestock feeds To ensure safe production of livestock 
products. 28/02/2005 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/103 
06/12/2004 2.10.1 Measuring instruments - systems for 
measuring and dispensing petrol and other 
liquid fuels To guarantee that m easuring instruments 
are sufficiently accurate and reliable in 
order to protect both consumers and service providers. Not applicable 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/167 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Hazardous substa nces (HS: 29; ICS: 
13.030.30) Safety and environmental protection 04/02/2005 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/89 
10/12/2004 2.9.2 Bottled Water  (HS Chapter 2201; ICS 
13.060) Protection of human health 31/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/90 
10/12/2004 2.9.2 Polybrominated Diphenylethers. (HS 
Chapter 2921; ICS 71) Protection of environment and human 
health 04/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/91 
15/12/2004 2.9.2 Anthropomorphic Test Device (HS 8703; 
ICS 43.020). Protection of Human Life and Health 08/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/92 
20/12/2004 2.9.2 Motor Vehicle door locks and retention 
components. (HS 8703; ICS 43.040) Protection of Human Life and Health. 14/02/2005  
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Zambia G/TBT/N/ZMB/1 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Water Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/2 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Paints Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/3 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Paints Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/4 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Hair creams Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/5 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Hair oils Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/6 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Pure glycerine Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/7 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Polish Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/8 
02/12/2004 2.9.2 Vegetable oil Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/9 
03/12/2004 2.9.2 Soap Public Health Not specified  
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Zambia G/TBT/N/ZMB/10 
03/12/2004 2.9.2 Batteries Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/11 
03/12/2004 2.9.2 Petroleum jelly Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/12 
03/12/2004 2.9.2 Shoes Public Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/13 
03/12/2004 2.9.2 Cement Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/14 
03/12/2004 2.9.2 Pineapple juice Pub lic Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/15 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/16 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Kerosene Public Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/17 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Petrol Public Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/18 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Beer Public Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/19 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers Public Health Not specified  
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Zambia G/TBT/N/ZMB/20 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Plugs, sockets, adaptors, connection units Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/21 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Used textile products Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/22 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Motor vehicles Public Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/23 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Roofing sheets Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/24 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Safety belts and harnesses Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/25 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Jams, jellies and marmalades Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/26 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Margarine specification Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/27 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Electrical appliances Pu blic Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/28 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Asbestos-cement pressure pipes Public Safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/29 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Blankets Public Health Not specified  
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Zambia G/TBT/N/ZMB/30 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Blankets Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/31 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers - urea Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/32 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers - Ammonium Sulphate Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/33 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers - Sulphate of potash Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/34 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers - Potassium chloride Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/35 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers - Magnesium Nitrate Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/36 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizers - Triple super phosphate Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/37 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Automotive gas oil (Diesel) Public Health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ZMB/38 
06/12/2004 2.9.2 Unleaded petrol Public Health Not specified 
 
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