WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/118 
31 January 2011 
 (11-0489) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010  
 
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 October 
2010, which includes a total of 147 new notifications by 24 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  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/118 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/211 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  General requirements for genetically 
modified processed food and feed (ICS 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/212 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  General requirements for genetically 
modified unprocessed agricultural 
products (ICS 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/213 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aniseed (pimpinella anisum linnaeus) 
- specification (ICS 67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/214 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fresh fruits and vegetables - avocado 
(ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety. 20 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/215 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Spices and condiments- Fennel seed, 
whole or ground (powdered) - Part 1: 
Bitter fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare  P. Miller var. vulgare) - 
Specification (ICS 67.100) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/216 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Star anise (lllicium verum Hook. f.) - 
Specification (ICS 67.100) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 20 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/217 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mayonnaise (ICS 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 20 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/218 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Jelly Candy (ICS 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/396 
12 October 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Festive or other entertainment articles, 
including conjuring tricks and novelty 
jokes (HS 9505). Consumer protection. 23 November 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/397 
12 October 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  All products that are subject to a 
conformity assessment procedure; Product and company certification. 
Conformity assessment Including 
laboratory accreditation and audit programmes and auditing  
(ICS 03.120.20). Standardization of general rules 
applicable to certification schemes.  27 September 2010  
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/398 
18 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Medicines Protection of Human Health 
and Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 29 November 2010  
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Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/399 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Other vegetable material, waste, 
residues, by products used for animal feed (2308);  Prep arations used in 
animal feeding (2309). Protection of human health and 
safety, assuring traceability in marketing. Not applicable 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/400 
25 October 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Hydraulic brake fluids for automotive 
vehicles (HS 381900) Protection of human health and 
safety 7 December 2010 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/322 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toxic substances (ICS 13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 1 December 2010 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/323 
26 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Radio apparatus (ICS 33.060) Protectio n of the network 30 December 2010 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/746 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Laboratory animals To regulate the microbiological 
quality of laboratory animals 19 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/747 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cigars, ICS 65.160 Consumer protection;  Conform 
to national laws and regulations 19 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/748 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cigars, ICS 65.160 
 To protect the benefits of 
consumers 19 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/749 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cigars, ICS 65.160 
 To protect the benefits of 
consumers 19 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/750 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Automatic sprinkler system - 
preaction device - ICS 13.220.10 Protecting the safety of people 
and property  19 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/751 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  vehicle of N2, N3 type 
 ICS: 43.040.60 To improve the safety of 
vehicle   19 December 2010, 
60 days from the notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/752 
20 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Motor vehicles of category M1 and 
vehicles of category N1 with 
maximum gross mass less than 1,500kg (ICS F43.040.60) Protection of human health and 
safety, harmonization 19 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/753 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicle-category M1 -  
ICS 43.040.60 
 To protect other road users and 
reduce their dangers in 
contacting with moving wheels 20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/754 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicle-category M, N -  
ICS 43.040.60 
 Regulating the market 20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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China G/TBT/N/CHN/755 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Commercial vehicle - ICS 43.020 
 To protect the safety of people 20 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/756 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vehicles of category M1 - 
ICS 43.040.60 
 To protect the safety of people 20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/757 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  line regulators normally used for 
compressed gas to regulate the 
pressure at the outlet of high-pressure 
lines   ICS 17.100,  HS  9026 
 To protect human safety 20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/758 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toys - ICS 97.200.50;   HS 9503 
 To protect the safety and health 
of children 20 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/759 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Steel nails - ICS 21.060.50 
 Ensuring the health and safety 
of people  20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/140/Rev.1 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
 Electrical and electronic product  
(equipment and its supporting 
products with voltage rating not 
exceeding 1500 volts for alternating 
current and 1000 volts for direct 
current) Protection of the environment 
and human health,  20 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/760 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Conveying, spraying and placing 
machines for concrete and mortar 
ICS 91.220, HS 8424, 8705 
 To protect the safety of human 
and property  24 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/761 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drill rigs  
ICS 91.220,  HS 8430 
 Protection of human health and 
safety  24 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/762 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ride-on machines with lawn mowers 
ICS 65.060.70, HS 8433  Protection of human health and 
safety 24 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/763 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Iron and steel made ball valve, 
butterfly valve, gate valve, globe 
valve, check valve, plug valve and diaphragm valve and so on   
(ICS: 23.060.01   HS: 8481) Regulating the market 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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China G/TBT/N/CHN/764 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Rapid prototyping machines;   
(ICS 25.080.99;  HS 8456)  Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days after circulation by the 
WTO Secretariat 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/765 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mobile road construction machinery;  
(ICS 91.220; HS 8430)  Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/766 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mobile road construction machinery;  
ICS 91.220;  HS 8430 Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/767 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pedestrian-controlled lawnmower;  
ICS 65.060.70;  HS 8433 Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/768 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Reciprocating internal combustion 
engines;  ICS 27.020;  HS 8407, 8408  Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health and safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/769 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Restraining devices for child 
occupants of power-driven vehicles;  
ICS 43.040.60 Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/770 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Passenger cars;  ICS 43.020 
 Protection of the environment 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/771 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Industrial thermocouples and 
resistance thermometer sensors;  
ICS 17.200.20;  HS 90251910 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/772 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Elasticity pressure gauge;  
ICS 17.100;  HS: 9026 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010,  
China G/TBT/N/CHN/773 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hot and cold drinking water dispenser 
for household and similar use;   ICS 13.120 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 28 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/155 
7 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food for human consumption and raw 
materials used in the production of food for human consumption which 
contain genetically modified 
organisms (GMOs). Prevention of deceptive 
practices  3 January 2011  
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Comments 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/156 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 LPG cylinders (HS tariff subheading 
7311.00.10.00) Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment 5 January 2011 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/40 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Thermal insulation in construction Protectection of the 
environment 29 December 2010 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/41 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ventilation products for buildings Protectection of the 
environment 29 December 2010 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/42 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Protectection of the 
environment 29 December 2010 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/43 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Protectection of the 
environment. 29 December 2010 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/44 
21 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  National frequency plans for using 
radio equipment and systems 
(Regulation 4M/2010 M) for the frequency range from 9 kHz to 400 
GHz, including Radio Interface 
Specifications in the sense of art. 4(1) of the directive 1999/5/EC and 
including regulation 15AA/2010 M 
defining usage of radio equipment for which individual licences are not 
required.  Quality requirements  13 January 2011 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/119 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Carrier pipelines Protection of human health and 
safety 15 December 2010 
India G/TBT/N/IND/41 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electrical and Electronic equipment 
covered under schedule 1 of the draft 
notification namely large household appliances, small household 
appliances, toys, leisure and sports 
equipment, electrical and electronic tools, medical devices, monitoring 
and control instruments, automatic 
dispensers, IT and telecommunication equipment and consumer electronics Protection of the environment 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/43 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  1. Uncoated seven strainless steel wire 
for prestressed concrete reinforcement - SNI 07-1154-1989 - HS 
7312.10.10.00;  7312.10.90.00 (only 
for steel wire of prestressed concrete)  2. Uncoated strainless steel wire for 
prestressed concrete reinforcement;  
SNI 07-1155-1989;  HS 7217.10.31.00;  7217.10.39.00;  
7217.90.10.00;  (only for steel wire of 
prestressed concrete) 3. Prestressed concrete steel. Part 3: 
Quench and tempered wire;  SNI 07-
3651.3-1995;  HS 7228.60.90.00;  7228.80.19.00;  7229.90.00.90;  (only 
for steel wire of prestressed concrete) Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements; To establish fair trade 
competition 
 10 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/44 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Steel wire rope;  SNI 0076:2008;  HS 
7312.10.10.00;  7312.10.90.00. Steel wire rope for oil and gasSNI  
0727:2008;  HS 7312.10.10.00;  
7312.10.90.00. Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements; To establish fair trade 
competition 
 10 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/45 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hot-rolled right angle profile steels;  
SNI 07-2054-2006;  HS 
7216.21.00.00;  7216.40.00.00 Hot rolling mill I-beam profile steel;  
SNI 07-0329-2005;  HS 
7216.10.00.00;  7216.32.00.00 Hot-rolled channel-U steel profiles 
(Bj P channel-U);  07-0052-2006;  HS 
7216.10.00.00;  7216.31.00.00 Hot-rolled WF-beam steel profiles (Bj 
P WF-beam);  SNI 07-7178-2006;  
HS 7216.10.00.00;  7216.33.00.00 Filer welded H profile steel for 
general structure;  SNI 07-2610-1992;  
HS 7216.10.00.00;  7216.33.00.00 Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements; 
To establish fair trade competition 
 10 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/46 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electrolysis tin coated thin steel 
sheets;  SNI 07-0602-2006;  HS 
7210.11.10.00;  7210.11.90.00;  
7210.12.10.00;  7210.12.90.00. Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements; 
To establish fair trade 
competition 10 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/437 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Smoke detectors (ICS:  13.220.20 and 
13.220.50; HS:  8531.10). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/438 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Smoke detectors (ICS:  13.220.20 and 
13.220.50;  HS:  8531.10). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/439 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Step stools (ICS: 97.145; HS: 7326.90 
and 7616.99). Protection of human health and 
safety 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/440 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fluorescent lamps (ICS: 29.140.30; 
HS: 8536.90 and 8539.31). Consumer information and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/441 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp cups and holders (ICS: 
29.140.10; HS: 8536.61 and 8538.90). Quality requirements and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/442 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Incandescent lamps (ICS: 29.140.20; 
HS: 8539.22 and 8539.29). Consumer information and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/443 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Incandescent lamps (ICS: 29.140.20; 
HS: 8539.22 and 8539.29). Consumer information and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/444 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps (ICS: 29.140.20; HS: 8539) Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/445 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fluorescent lamps (ICS: 29.140.30; 
HS: 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 3 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/446 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Medical electrical equipment (ICS: 
11.040 and 33.100; HS: 9018, 
9019.10, 9405 and 9506.91). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/447 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Diaper changing units (ICS: 97.190; 
HS: 9403). Protection of human health 14 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/448 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Diaper changing units (ICS: 97.190; 
HS: 9403). Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers. 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/449 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical electrical equipment (ICS: 
11.040 and 33.100; HS: 9018, 
9019.10, 9405 and 9506.91). Protection of human life health 
and safety 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/450 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Conduits for electrical purposes (ICS: 
29.120.10; HS: 3917). Consumer protection. 14 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/451 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Auxiliaries for lamps (ICS: 29.140.30; 
HS: 8504.10). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/452 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Arc welding equipment (ICS: 
25.160.30; HS: 8515.30). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/453 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Auxiliaries for lamps (ICS: 29.140.30; 
HS: 8532.25, 85.32.29 and 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/454 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp controlgear (ICS: 29.140.99; 
HS: 8504.10 and 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/455 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp controlgear (ICS: 29.140.99; 
HS: 8504.10 and 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/456 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp controlgear (ICS: 29.140.99; 
HS: 8504.10 and 8538.90) Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/457 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp controlgear (ICS: 29.140.99; 
HS: 8504.10 and 8538.90) Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/458 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp controlgear (ICS: 29.140.99; 
HS: 8504.10 and 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/459 
15 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Lamp controlgear (ICS: 29.140.99; 
HS: 8504.10 and 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date. 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/460 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicle brake fluid (ICS: 
43.040.40, 75.120 and 83.140.50; HS: 3819). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 31October 2010 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/461 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Gas heaters (ICS: 97.100.20; HS: 
7321.81). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 24 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/462 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Gypsum partitions and linings: Boards 
(10 pages in Hebrew and 7 pages in 
English). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 24 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/118 
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Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/463 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  PVC sheets for roof sealing (ICS: 
01.040.91 and 91.100.50; HS: 3919.90, 3920.40 and 3921.10). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 24 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/464 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Installation of LPG consuming 
appliances (ICS: 23.020.30 and 
75.200) Protection of human health and 
safety 27 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/465 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Flat woven webbing slings, made of 
man-made fibres, for general purpose 
use (ICS: 53.020.30) Protection of human health and 
safety 27 December 2010, :  
60 days from 
notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/466 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Slings: Round slings made of man-
made fibres, for general purpose use (ICS: 53.020.30) Protection of human health and 
safety 27 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/467 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hoses for flushing tanks  
(ICS: 23.040.70; HS: 3917). Protection of the environment 27 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/341 
1 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fire extinguishers (HS code 8424.10) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/343 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Propylene oxide,  1,4 - Dichloro-2-
butene,  1,1-Dimethylhydrazine and 
1,3-Propanesultone and their 
containing preparations, etc. Protection of human health and 
safety 5 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/344* 
12 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Automatic Voltage reducing devices 
for AC arc welding machines To correspond to the 
technological progress and to 
ensure consistency with the 
international standards. 11 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/345 
18 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Asbestos-containing products  Protection of human health and 
safety 17 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/346 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Plumbing fixtures and piping 
connected to domestic water supply system; Materials used for the 
construction of water supply facilities 
and as filter media Protection of human health and 
safety 24 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/241 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cotton (ICS 59.060.10) Quality requi rements.      5 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
                                                      
* G/TBT/N/JPN/342 was subsequently withdrawn   
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Comments 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/242 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizers (ICS 65.080) Quality requirements 5 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/243 
6 October 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Moisture content of timber 
 (ICS 79040; HS  4404) Quality requirements 5 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/244 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Information Technology (ICS 35.020) Risk management      5 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/245 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Information Technology  
(ICS 35.020) Quality requirements 5 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/246 
7 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Wood preservatives  
(ICS  71.100.50) 
 Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the 
environment 6 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/247 
7 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Water for lead acid batteries 
 (ICS 13.060.25) Protection of health and the 
environment 6 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/248 
8 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Measurement and assessment of noise 
emission and exposure  
(ICS 17.140.20). Protection of the environment Not applicable 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/249 
8 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Planting materials  
(ICS 65.020.20; HS 1401) Quality requirements 7 December 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/250 
8 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Planting Materials  
(ICS 65.020.20; HS 1401) Quality requirements 7 December 2010,  
60 days from the 
date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/251 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Planting Materials 
 (ICS 65.020.20;  HS 1401) Quality requirements 10 December 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/252 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cement waterproofing compounds 
(ICS 91.100;  HS 382440). Quality requirements 10 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/253 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ammonium sulphate (sulphate of 
ammonia), fertilizer grade   
specification (ICS  65.080) Fair trade practices; Protection 
of human health and safety; 
Protection of the environment 10 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/254 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Phosphate fertilizers (ICS:  65.080 ) Fair trade practices; Protection 
of human health and safety; 
Protection of the environment 10 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/255 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
 Fruit flavoured drinks 
 (HS 9961; ICS 67.20) Consumer safety 10 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/199 
26 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foodstuffs (ICS 67.040) Food safety 25 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/200 
26 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foodstuffs (ICS 67.040) Food safety 25 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/201 
26 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foodstuffs , ICS 67.040 Food safety 25 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/293 
18 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Toilet paper, Sunglasses and Glasses 
frame (HS:  480300, 9003, 900410) Consumer protection; 
Protection of human health and 
safety 17 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/294 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Textile Products  Protection of human health and 
safety 
 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/295 
18 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Textile Products for Infants Protection of human health and 
safety 
 17 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/296 
18 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Passenger cars (referring to passenger 
automobiles and automobiles for passengers and freight for up to 10 
passengers pursuant to Article 3 of the 
Automobile Management Act and Appendix 1 of Article 2 of 
Enforcement Regulations of the same 
Act)  Protection of environment; 
Protection of human health and safety  17 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/297 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products Quality requirements; 
Harmonization  18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/298 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Flexible polyvinyl chloride hose(HS: 
3917) Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/44 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 43 Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/45 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dried dill Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/46 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dried parsley Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/47 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned baby foods Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/48 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foodstuffs, ICS 67.040 Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/49 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foodstuffs, ICS 67.040 Protection of human health and 
safety 18 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/50 
22 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mayonnaise and its various types Protection of human health and 
safety 21 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/15/Rev.1 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toys (HS:  95,87,36;  ICS: 97.200.50) 
Toys and any goods designed or 
intended for use in play by children 
less than fourteen years of age but does not include the goods listed in 
Second Schedule of Consumer 
Protection (Safety Standards for Toys) Regulations 2009 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive 
practices Not applicable 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/204 
25 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel 
systems. Protection of human health and 
safety Not applicable 
Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/109 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  General Law on Health and its 
implementing regulations Protection of human health and 
safety Not applicable 
Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/110 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 65.120 Protection of human health and 
safety Not applicable 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/28 
4 October 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
 [X] 5.7.1 
  Pharmaceutical products:  Medicine 
classified under Chapter 30 of the 
Harmonized System. Protection of human health and 
safety Not applicable  
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Peru G/TBT/N/PER/29 
11 October 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
[X] 5.7.1   Pharmaceutical products:  Medicine, 
herbal medicine, dietary products and sweeteners, biologics and galenic 
products (classified under Chapter 30 
of the Harmonized System or Customs Tariff);  Medical devices 
(falling within tariff headings 9018, 
9019, 9021, 9022 and 9402 of the Harmonized System or Customs 
Tariff);  Sanitary products:  
Cosmetics, domestic hygiene products and absorbent personal hygiene 
products (falling within the following 
tariff headings of the Harmonized System or Customs Tariff:  3303, 
3304, 3305, 3401, 3402, 4818, 5601, 
subheading 3808.91.3401, 3402, 3809.91.00, 4818 and 5601). Protection of human health and 
safety Not applicable 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/196 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tea and herbs bags (ICS: 67.140.10) Protection of human health and 
safety 60 days as from the 
date of publication 
in the official 
journal. 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/197 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Almeassel tobacco fruit flavoured 
(ICS: 65.160) Protection of human health and 
safety 60 days from the 
date of publication in the official 
Journal. 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/198 
28 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Almeassel tobacco (ICS: 65.160) Protection of human health and 
safety 60 days as from the 
date of publication in the official 
journal. 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/129 
6 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment Adoption of a domestic law 1 December 2011 
Chinese Taipei  G/TBT/N/TPKM/92 
13 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  The Regulation on Nutrition-Labeling 
for Packaged Vitamin and Mineral 
Tablets and Capsules on the Market. Consumer information, 
labelling 15 October 2010 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/93 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps 
(CCCN 8539.31) Protection of the environment 28 December 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
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Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/355 
19 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Air Conditioners (HS: 8415, ICS: 
23.120) Protection of the environment 18 December 2010, 
60 days from notification date 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/579 
26 October 2010 [X] Others 3.2 
  Chemicals, consumer products (ICS 
13.020, 13.120, 71.100) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health and 
safety 1 November 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/580 
26 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Residential clothes washers (HS 
8450.11-20; ICS 13.020, 19.020, 
97.060) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health and 
safety 6 December 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/581 
27 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Antilock brake systems (ICS 43.040) Protection of human health and 
safety 21 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/582 
27 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Motor vehicle fuel economy labelling 
(ICS 13.020, 43.020) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health and 
safety 22 November 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/583 
27 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Residential refrigerators, refrigerator-
freezers and freezers (HS 8418.10-29, 8418.30-69; ICS 13.020, 97.130) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health and safety 26 November 2010  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/584 
27 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric motors (HS 8501.10-53; ICS: 
13.020, 29.160) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health and 
safety 28 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/585 
27 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pneumatic tires  
(HS 4011, ICS: 83.160) Protection of human health and 
safety 29 November 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/586 
27 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous materials (ICS 13.3 00) Protection of the enviro nment 29 November 2010  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/587 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous material, packaging (ICS 
13.300, 55.040) Protection of the environment Not applicable 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/588 
29 October 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Children's products (ICS: 01.020, 
97.190) Protection of the consumers 
and increased transparency  
 
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