WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/68 
9 October 2006 
 (06-4835) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 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 
August 2006, which includes a total of 119 new notifications by 30 Members.  
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  This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/5 
18/08/2006 2.9.2 Labelling of food products offered to the 
last consumer and to the restaurants, hospitals, canteens, etc The approval of control for labels 
and the shapes of the food product labelling produced in Albania as well as controls the labelling of the imported food products placed in Albanian market 17/10/06 
G/TBT/N/ARG/200 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Maté To secure the genuineness of the 
product 25/09/06 Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/201 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Auxiliary/supplementary liquid fuel tanks Road safety Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/ARM/37 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Porcelain or china tableware and 
kitchenware (HS:  691110); Ceramic tableware, kitchenware other than porcelain (HS:  691200) The technical regulation has been 
developed pursuant to the WTO Agreement on TBT and the provisions of Article 8 of the RA "Law on Standardization" 18/09/06 
Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/38 
23/08/2006 2.9.2 Products made of paper pulp, paper, 
cellulose cotton or cellulose yarn cloth as 
well as chemical yarns and other textile materials such as toilet paper (HS 481810); handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820); tablecloths and 
serviettes (HS 481830); sanitary towels and 
tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles made of chemical yarns and other textile materials (HS 560110) To warn consumers against 
deceptive factors, to protect human 
health and to provide safety requirements for various and a vast number of consumer and sanitary hygienic products 02/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/AUS/46 
18/08/2006 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically 
produced) foods sold in Australia, specifically bread Protection of public health and 
safety; provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to make informed choices; prevention of misleading or deceptive conduct 25/08/06 
G/TBT/N/AUS/47 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically 
produced) foods sold in Australia, 
specifically bread, breakfast cereals and 
biscuits. Protection of public health and 
safety; provision of adequate 
information relating to food to 
enable consumers to make informed choices; prevention of misleading or deceptive conduct 18/09/06 
G/TBT/N/AUS/49 
31/08/2006 2.9.2 Standards for Omnibus Rollover Strength. The new draft ADR seeks to 
conditionally harmonise with UNECE R66/01 23/10/06 Australia 
G/TBT/N/AUS/52 
31/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescribes the exhaust emission 
requirements for engines used in heavy vehicles in order to reduce air pollution The ADR is being updated to 
reflect the inclusion of European on-board diagnostics (OBD), durability and related requirements.  The new draft ADR seeks to: 
harmonise with the Euro 5 elements 
of EC Directive 2005/55/EC and Directive 2005/78/EC. 15/09/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/167 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/168 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 12/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/169 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 12/10/06 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/170 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment  
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 27/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/CAN/171 
23/08/2006 2.9.2 Non-medicinal Ingredients (ICS : 11. 120) Protection of human health 13/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/172 
23/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 29/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/173 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 01/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/174 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for veterinary use (ICS: 11.220) Protection of animal health 01/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/175 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health 01/11/06 Canada 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CAN/176 30/08/2006 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health 01/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHL/54 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Timber constructions Safety 15/10/06 Chile 
G/TBT/N/CHL/55 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Hot rolled steel bars for the reinforcement 
of concrete Safety 15/10/06 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/51 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 Registration, use and control of synthetic 
formulated pesticides, technical grade 
active ingredients, co-formulants and 
related substances for agricultural use Protection of the environment and 
human health 13/09/06 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/94 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Petroleum products (ICS 75.160.20)  Prevention of practices likely to 
deceive the consumer and environmental protection 01/10/06 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/115 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 Infant formulae and follow-on formulae. 
Food preparations for infant use (HS:1901.10  ICS 67.230) To ensure a high level of protection 
of public health and the free circulation of products 07/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/116 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 Short-Range Devices (SRDs).  
(WCO HS 85.26) This decision harmonises the 
frequency bands and the related technical parameters for the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum for short-range devices 07/10/06 
G/TBT/N/EEC/117 
09/08/2006 2.9.2 Radio frequency identification devices 
(RFID) operating in the ultra high 
frequency (UHF) band. (WCO HS 85.26) To harmonise the conditions for the 
availability and efficient use of 
radio spectrum for RFID devices 
operating in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band. 08/10/06 European 
Communities (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/118 24/08/2006 2.9.2 Plant protection products containing 
phosalone (pesticide active substance) To grant to Member States a 12 
month period of grace for disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing 
Phosalone 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/FIN/13 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 Lightweight aggregate concrete masonry 
units, autoclaved aerated concrete masonry 
units, mortars, reinforcements, ties and 
lintels used in load-bearing structures made of lightweight  concrete blocks. The aim of the draft guidelines is to 
implement the European 
harmonised EN-standards for 
relevant products nationally and to change the national design rules to be compatible with those standards Not 
specified 
Finland 
G/TBT/N/FIN/14 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 Clay masonry units, calcium silicate 
masonry units and blocks, mortars, reinforcements, ties and lintels used in load-bearing brick structures The aim of the draft guidelines is to 
implement the European harmonised EN-standards for relevant products nationally and to 
change the national design rules to 
be compatible with those standards Not 
specified 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/43 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 
 Fortified wheat flour (ICS 67.060) Protection of human life and health 01/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/GTM/44 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical products (ICS 11.120.01)  Protection of human life and health 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/45 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetic products (ICS 71.100) Pr otection of human life and health 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/46 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetic products (ICS 71.100) Protection of human life and health 
and consumer protection 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/47 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cleaning products (ICS 71.100) Prot ection of human health and life 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/48 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cleaning products (ICS 71.100) Protection of human life and health 
and consumer protection 01/10/06 Guatemala 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/GTM/49 02/08/2006 2.9.2 Processed foods and beverages  
(ICS 67.020) Protection of human health and 
safety 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/HND/31 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical products (ICS 11.120.01)  Protection of human life and health 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/HND/32 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Fortified wheat flour (ICS 67.060) Protection of human life and health 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/HND/33 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Petroleum products (ICS 75.160.20)  Prevention of practices likely to 
deceive the consumer and 
environmental protection 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/HND/34 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cleaning products (ICS 71.100) Prot ection of human health and life 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/HND/35 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetic products (ICS 71.100) Pr otection of human life and health 01/10/06 
G/TBT/N/HND/36 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cleaning products (ICS 71.100) Protection of human life and health 
and consumer protection. 01/10/06 Honduras 
G/TBT/N/HND/37 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetic products (ICS 71.100) Protection of human life and health 
and consumer protection 01/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/HKG/26 
04/08/2006 5.6.2 Room air conditioners  
(HS: 84151000 and 84158100) Refrigerating appliances (HS: 84181000 and 84182100) Compact fluorescent lamps (HS: 85393100) to increase public awareness of the 
importance of using energy-efficient products; to provide consumers with more energy-efficient products; and to provide incentive to product suppliers to 
market more energy-efficient 
products. 06/10/06 
Hong Kong, 
China 
G/TBT/N/HKG/27 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Chilled beef, mutton or pork Food safety and protection of 
consumers' interest 19/09/06 
India G/TBT/N/IND/21 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 Tobacco products Protec tion of human health 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/JPN/178 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Processed Uni  
(sea urchin’s egg) To make consistency with the 
Quality Labelling Standard for 
Processed Foods 11/10/06 
G/TBT/N/JPN/179 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Uni Aemono (mixture of sea urchin’s egg 
and other marine products) To make consistency with the 
Quality Labelling Standard for 
Processed Foods 11/10/06 
G/TBT/N/JPN/180 
09/08/2006 2.9.2 Gasoline HS: 2710.11.137; Gas oil HS: 
2710.11.159, 2710.19.159 To regulate the quality of fuels for 
motor vehicles in order to reduce 
waste gas emissions from 
automobiles 08/10/06 
G/TBT/N/JPN/181 
18/08/2006 2.9.2 Motor vehicles (HS: 87.02-05) To prevent environmental pollution 
by Hydrocarbons (HC), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 17/10/06 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/182 
31/08/2006 3.2 Home electric appliances (air conditioners, 
electric refrigerators, and TV receivers of CRT, LCD and PDP type) To secure the health and safety 30/09/06 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/43 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Protective helmets   
(HS:  650610;  ICS:  13.340.20) Protection of human safety 23/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/44 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Rubber hoses (HS:  4009; ICS:  83.140. 40) To prevent any hazardous effect 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/45 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Rubber hoses (HS:  4009;  ICS:  83.1 40.40) To prevent any hazardous effect 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/46 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Seat belts (HS:  870821;  ICS:  43.040.80) Protection of human safety Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/KEN/47 24/08/2006 2.9.2 Safety razor blades  
(HS:  821220;  ICS:  97.170) Protection of human safety Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/KEN/48 24/08/2006 2.9.2 Razors (HS:  821220;  ICS:  97.170) Protection of human safety Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/KEN/49 24/08/2006 2.9.2 Gas Lamps (HS:  940550;  ICS:  91.160) Consumer safety 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/50 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Tomato products  
(HS:  200210;  ICS:  67.080.20) Protection of the health of the 
consumer 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/51 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Tomato products  
(HS:  00210;  ICS;  67.080.20) Protection of the health of the 
consumer 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/52 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Tomato products  
(HS:  200210;  ICS:  67.080.20) Protection of the health of the 
consumer 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/53 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Infant formula (HS:  190110;  ICS:  67.230) Protection of the health of the 
consumer 23/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/54 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Soya drinks  
(HS:  220290;  ICS:  67.160.20;67.060) Protection of the health of the 
consumer 23/10/06 Kenya 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/KEN/55 24/08/2006 2.9.2 Soy Sauce  
(HS:  10310;  ICS:  67.160.20, 67.060) Protection of the health of the 
consumer 23/10/06 
Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/115 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Electric water heaters (HS : 8516) Consumer protection 25/09/06  
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Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/118 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Paints, inks, varnishes, lacquers and 
enamels To specify the health and general 
information that must be displayed on the labels of cont ainers of paints, 
inks, varnishes, lacquers and enamels for sale and delivery. 13/10/06 
G/TBT/N/MDA/1 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 HS 2505; 2507 00; 2508; 2517; 2518; 
2520; 2522; 2523; 3208; 3209; 3210 00 100; 3214; 3824 50; 3917; 3918; 3921; 
3922; 3925; 4009; 4410; 4411; 4412; 4418; 
4814; 5904; 5905; 6803; 6806; 6807; 6810; 6901 00; 6902; 6904; 6905; 6906; 6907; 6908; 6910; 7005; 7324; 7610; 8311 To establish the domain where rules 
are applied, essential requirements harmonised norms for construction 
materials. 31/10/06 
G/TBT/N/MDA/2 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 HS 7013 To delimit the characteristics, 
establish a classification and mark crystal glass products to be placed on the market. 30/11/06 
G/TBT/N/MDA/3 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 HS 0701; 0702; 0703; 0704; 0705; 0706; 
070700; 0708; 0709; 0802; 080300; 0804; 0805; 0806; 0807; 0808; 0809; 0810 To ensure quality, protect human 
health and safety, and of environment, protect consumers 
from unfair practices, provide 
correct and complete information to the consumer 31/10/06 
G/TBT/N/MDA/4 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 HS 4403 To establish a clear classification of 
wood in the rough 30/11/06 Moldova 
G/TBT/N/MDA/5 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 HS 1902, HS 1905 To ensure quality and fair practices 
in food industry, protect human 
health and preserve environment, provide correct and complete information to the consumer. 31/10/06  
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New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/28 
18/08/2006 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically 
produced) foods sold in New Zealand, specifically bread Protection of public health and 
safety;  provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to make informed choices;  prevention of misleading or deceptive conduct 25/08/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/53 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Industrial products (electrical/electronics; 
mechanical/building & construction; 
chemical and consumer) To comply with the requirements of  
ISO/IEC Guide 65:2001-General 
Requirements for Bodies Operating 
Certification Scheme; Consumer protection 30/09/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/54 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Industrial products (electrical/electronics; 
mechanical/building & construction; chemical and consumer) To comply with the requirements of  
ISO/IEC Guide 65:2001-General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Scheme 30/09/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/55 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Colour Paints Consumer  protection and safety 25/09/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/56 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Correction Fluids Consumer  protection and safety 25/09/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/57 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Blended hydraulic cement with slag  Consumer protection and safety 25/09/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/58 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 Low carbon steel wires – 
Plain/annealed/zinc coated Consumer protection and safety. 30/09/06 Philippines 
G/TBT/N/PHL/59 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 Low carbon steel wires – 
Plain/annealed/zinc coated Consumer protection and safety 30/09/06 
G/TBT/N/ROU/10 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocodes - Actions on 
structures Safety 15/09/06 Romania 
G/TBT/N/ROU/11 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocodes - Actions on 
structures Safety 15/09/06  
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G/TBT/N/ROU/12 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocodes - Actions on 
structures Safety 15/09/06 
G/TBT/N/ROU/13 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocodes - Actions on 
structures Safety 15/09/06 
G/TBT/N/ROU/14 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocode – Basis of 
structural design. Safety 15/09/06 
G/TBT/N/ROU/15 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocode 1 – Actions 
on structures Safety 15/09/06 
G/TBT/N/ROU/16 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 National annexes to Eurocode 7 
Geotechnical design Safety 30/01/07 
G/TBT/N/ROU/17 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 Concrete (ICS 91.100.30) Safety 30/08/06 
G/TBT/N/ROU/18 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 Revision of SR 7877-2:1995 Water quality.  
Determination of petroleum products 
content.  Spectrophotometric method (ICS 
13.060, 13.060.10) Consumer safety 01/01/07 Romania 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ROU/19 
04/08/2006 2.9.2 Cocoa butter 
(ICS 67.140.30) Consumer safety 10/09/06 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/58 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 HS:  10.07 Public health and safety 29/09/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/67 
11/08/2006 2.9.2 Diesel passenger cars and light commercial 
vehicles as well as agricultural and forestry tractors Control of pollution 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/68 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Toys Harmonization of the Swiss 
legislation with EC consumer protection rules 10/10/06 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/69 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Materials coming into contact with mucous 
membranes, the skin or hair as well as candles, matches, lighters and joke articles Harmonization of the Swiss 
legislation with EC consumer protection rules 10/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/CHE/70 
24/08/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetics Harmonization of the Swiss 
legislation with the EC law 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/71 
29/08/2006 2.9.2 Alcohol-free beverages Food safety 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/72 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Food Food safety 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/73 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Sugars, sweets and cocoa products Food safety 10/10/06 Switzerland 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHE/74 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Food contact materials Harmonization of the Swiss 
legislation with EC law 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/30 
08/08/2006 2.9.2 Floor tiles, wall tiles, tiles and po lished tiles Consumer information 07/10/06 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/31 
23/08/2006 2.10.1 Alcohol products Consumer information N/A Chinese 
Taipei 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/32 
23/08/2006 2.9.2 Alcohol products Consumer information 22/10/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/204 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps  
(HS Chapter 8539, ICS: 29.140.30) Safety 13/10/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/205 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fluorescent lamps. Discharge lamps  
(HS Chapter 8539, ICS : 29.140.30) Safety 13/10/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/206 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Flat steel products and semi-products  
(HS Chapter 7210, ICS : 77.140.50) Consumer protection 13/10/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/207 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Flat steel products and semi-products  
(HS Chapter 7209, ICS : 77.140.50) Consumer protection 13/10/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/208 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Power transmission and distribution 
networks  (HS Chapter 7605, ICS: 29.240.20) Safety 13/10/06 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/209 
14/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Lamp caps and holders  
(HS Chapter 8539, ICS : 29.140.10) Safety 13/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/THA/210 
31/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Domestic refrigerating appliances   
(HS: 8414;  ICS: 97.040.30) Safety 30/10/06 Thailand 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/THA/214 
31/08/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fluorescent lamps: Discharge lamps  
(HS Chapter 8539, ICS : 29.140.10) Safety 30/10/06 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/28 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Automotive Diesel Fuel (ICS:  75.160.20) To protect the consumer or user 
against danger to health or safety 
by ensuring a product of acceptable 
quality 06/10/06 
Tunisia G/TBT/N/TUN/14 
02/08/2006 2.9.2 Raw milk for processing and fermented 
milk Health 31/07/06 
United 
Kingdom G/TBT/N/GBR/15 
11/08/2006 2.9.2 Articles made from precious metals (Gold, 
Platinum and/or Silver) Provided the goods made from 
combinations of different precious 
metals or of precious metals and other materials meet the permitted minimum fineness, they should be required to be hallmarked before they can be accurately described to 
consumers 24/10/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/206 
09/08/2006 2.9.2 Distribution transformers  
(HS: 8504; ICS: 29) Conservation of energy; protection 
of the environment 18/10/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/207 
11/08/2006 3.2 Electronic products 
(HS Chapter 8471, 8540; ICS 31) Protection of the environment 07/09/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/208 
17/08/2006 2.9.2 All terrain vehicles (HS: 8711; ICS:  43 ) Protection of human life and health 24/10/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/209 
23/08/2006 3.2 Type I School Buses  
(HS:  8702;  ICS:  43) Protection of human life and health 30/09/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/210 
23/08/2006 3.2 Mercury-added products  
(HS:  2805;  ICS:  71) Protection of the environment Not 
specified United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/211 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Passenger train emergency systems  
(HS: 8530, 8605, 8608;  ICS: 13, 45) Protection of human life and health 23/10/06  
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United States 
(cont'd) G/TBT/N/USA/212 
30/08/2006 2.9.2 Portable generators 
(HS: 8501, 8502, 8511; ICS: 29) Protection of human life and health 07/11/06 
 
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