WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/117 
11 January 2011 
 (11-0182) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 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 September 2010, which includes a total of 75 new notifications by 22 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/117 
Page 2 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/201 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Spices and condiments - cumin  
(cuminum cyminum L) whole and ground  (ICS:  67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/202 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Spices and condiments - mixed spices 
and condiments (ICS:  67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/203 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vegetables, fruits & derived products 
- Grape syrup (debis)  
(ICS:  67.080.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/204 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Almeassel tobacco fruit flavored 
(ICS  65.160) To maintain consumer 
protection 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/205 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tea and herbs bags (ICS:  67.140,10) To maintain consumer 
protection 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/206 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned baby foods (ICS:  67.230) To maintain consumer 
protection 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/207 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dried dill (ICS:  67.220) To maintain consumer 
protection 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/208 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dried parsley (ICS:  67.220) To maintain consumer 
protection 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/209 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Non-Dairy coffee whitener (creamer) 
(ICS:  67.140.20) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/210 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 Almeassel tobacco (ICS:  65.160) To maintain consumer 
protection 27 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
notification date 
Belize G/TBT/N/BLZ/1 
23 September 2010 [X] Other Consumer goods and services (no 
specific products) Consumer protection 15 November 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/385 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Labelling requirements for products 
of animal origin.  Protection of consumers health 30 September 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/386 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned Sardines (HS 1604.13)  Protection of consumers health 12 October 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/387 
22 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Active pharmaceutical ingredients.  Protection of Human Health 
and Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 13 October 2010  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/117
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/388 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medicines Protection of Human Health; 
Prevention of Deceptive Practices 13 September 2010  
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/389 
28 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Other footwear, outer sole and uppers 
of rubber (HS 6402) and footwear, 
uppers of leather, outer soles of rubber, plastic, leather or composition 
leather (HS 6403). Protection of human life 26 November 2010  
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/390 
28 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
 Invalid carriages (HS 8713) Protection of human safety 26 October 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/391 
28 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Valves, used in gas appliances  
(HS 84.81.80.3) Protection of human life 2 November 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/392 
28 September 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
 Wine of fresh grapes including 
fortified wines (HS 2204); grapejuice 
(including grape must), sweetened or not (HS 200960) Protection of human health Not applicable 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/393 
28 September 2010 [X] 5.7.1 
  Beverage products, fermented acetic 
and raw materials (HS 22) - Not applicable 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/394 
29 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Canned prepared/preserved/ tunas / 
bonito fishes (HS 160414) Protection of human health 
through food safety to 
consumption. 15 November 2010  
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/395 
29 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Frozen Shrimps (HS 0306.13) Protection of human health. 15 November 2010 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/321 
16 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  
(ICS : 11.220) Protection of human health 10 November 2010  
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/145 
29 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Reinforced masonry Safety 20 November 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/146 
29 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
 Pressure regulators with safety 
devices for butane, propane or LPG Safety 11 November 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/147 
29 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Free-standing gas-fired stoves not 
connected to an evacuation duct and 
with a nominal heat output of up to 6kW Safety 11 November 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/148 
29 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Gas-fired high-intensity infrared 
heaters Safety 11 November 2010 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/154 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Vegetable and animal oils and fats . To protect health and prevent 
practices likely to mislead consumers. 6 December 2010  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/117 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/93 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67.100.20 To establish the requirements to 
be met by dairy fat spreads. 30 September 2010  
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/94 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67:060;  67:080;  67.120.10;  
67.120.20;  67.120.30 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2010 
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/95 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67.080 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2010 
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/96 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  75.160.30 Safety and prevention of 
practices which are deceptive, 
unfair or likely to mislead 
consumers 31 October 2010 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/60 
14 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  3917211000, 3917219000, 
3917220000, 3917231000, 
3917239000, 3917291000, 
3917299100, 3917299900, 3917310000, 3917321000, 
3917329100, 3917329900, 
3917331000, 3917339000, 3917391000, 3917399000, 
3917400000 Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the 
environment;  Prevention of 
practices likely to mislead and harm users 27 November 2010  
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/61 
14 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  99000000 Protection of human health and 
safety 27 November 2010 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/62 
16 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  7318.23.00, 8708.30.10, 6813.20.00, 
6813.81.00, 6813.89.00 Protection of human health and 
safety, Protection of animal 
health and safety; Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
users. 30 November 2010  
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/63 
20 September 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  69071000, 69079000, 69081000, 
69089000 Conformity Assessment 
Procedure  19 November 2010 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/436 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Luminaires (ICS: 29.140.40; HS: 
9405) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. Not applicable 
Italy G/TBT/N/ITA/17 
24 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Self-defence devices (sprays with an 
active ingredient not intended to cause 
personal injury) Protection of human health and 
safety 8 November 2010 
Italy G/TBT/N/ITA/18 
24 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Arms Harmonization 5 November 2010 
Italy G/TBT/N/ITA/19 
24 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aliphatic alkyl nitrites and their 
isomers (poppers) Protection of human health and 
safety 5 November 2010  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/22 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Used pneumatic tyres for passenger 
cars (ICS:  83.160.10)  Consumer information and 
labelling 19 November 2010, 
60 days after circulation by WTO 
Secretariat 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/289 
8 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Prevent the risk of public 
health. 7 November 2010, 
60 days after the date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/290 
23 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Children's products Consumer protection 22 November 2010, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/291 
23 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cattle and beef Enhancing the credibility of 
beef products 22 November 2010, 
60 days after the 
date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/292 
30 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products for human 
consumption, such as milk and milk products, meat and meat products, and 
egg and egg products, etc. Livestock product food safety 
 29 November 2010, 
60 days after the date of notification 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/201 
17 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Non-portable liquefied petroleum gas 
(LPG) containers (ICS:  23) Protection of human health and 
safety. 29 October 2010 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/202 
29 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aircraft, engines, propellers and 
fittings. Quality requirements 8 November 2010 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/203 
29 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamps for general use. Protection of human health 8 November 2010  
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/53 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Gas Water Heaters (ICS 91.140.10, 
91.140.65) Protection of the environment 20 November 
2010,90 days from 
the circulation date 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/27 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tariff heading and description* Protection of human health and 
safety 29 November 2010  
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/127 
17 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food and basic commodities Harmonization of legislation 
with that of the 
European Union 23 September 2010  
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/128 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Products from organic agriculture Maintain the equivalence with 
EC law 8 November 2010 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/354 
13 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Tobacco and tobacco products  
(HS: 2402, ICS: 65.160). Health protection and educating 
potential new smokers. n/a 
                                                      
* See notification for complete list  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/117 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/92 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Low-pressure, non adjustable 
regulators having a maximum outlet pressure of less than or equal to 200 
mbar, with a capacity of less than or 
equal to 4 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or 
their mixtures (ICS 23.060.40, 
13.240,  and 75.200) Protection of human health and 
safety 24 September 2010  
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/93 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel 
Bars for Concrete Reinforcements 
(ICS 77.140.60) Protection of consumers or 
users against danger to health 
or safety 24 September 2010 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/94 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain 
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement. (ICS:  77.100) Protection of consumers or 
users against danger to health or safety 24 September 2010  
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/95 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hardened steel nails (ICS  21.060.50) Protection of consumers or 
users against danger to health 
or safety 24 September 2010  
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/96 
1 September 2010  [X] 2.10.1 
  Toys (ICS 97.200.50) Protection of human health and 
safety 24 September 2010 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/97 
1 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Domestic electrical appliances (2nd 
Revision) (ICS 97) Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Consumer protection. 24 September 2010  
Turkey G/TBT/N/TUR/5 
2 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Olive Oil and O live Pomace Oil 
(1509.10.90.00.11, 1509.10.90.00.12, 
1509.10.90.00.13, 1509.10.90.00.14, 
1509.90.00.00.14, 1509.90.00.00.15, 1509.90.00.00.16, 1509.90.00.00.18, 
1516.20.91.00.14) It defines the characteristics of 
olive oil and olive-pomace oil.  n/a 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/44 
16 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Fruits, Vegetables.  ICS:   67.080 
 Consumer health protection. 15 November 2010, 
60 days from the date of notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/45 
17 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Spices and condiments.   
(ICS:  67.220) Consumer health protection. 16 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification. 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/46 
17 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Spices and condiments.   
(ICS:  67.220) Consumer health protection 16 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/47 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Spices and condiments 
(ICS:  67.220) Consumer health protection 19 November 2010, 
60 days from the date of notification  
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Comments 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/48 
17 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fruits, vegetables.  (ICS:  67.080) 
 Consumer health protection 16 November 2010, 
60 days from the date of notification. 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/49 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Coffee and coffee substitute   
(ICS:  67.140.20) Consumer health protection 19 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/50 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Spices and condiments  
(ICS:  67.220) Consumer health protection 19 November 2010, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/572 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Children's products; youth all-terrain 
vehicles (HS 8711, ICS:  43.140, 97.190, CA.001) Protection of children and 
consumers 27 September 2010  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/573 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Residential water heaters, direct 
heating equipment and pool heaters 
(HS 8516.10, 8516.21, 8419.11, 8419.19, 9506.99.55; ICS:  13.020, 
19.020, 97.100) Protection of the environment 15 November 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/574 
20 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lifesaving equipment (ICS: 13.340, 
19.020, 47.080) Protection of human life 29 November 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/575 
21 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Organic Foods (ICS:  07.080, 67.120) Methionine is classified as an 
essential amino acid because it 
cannot be biologically produced by poultry and is 
necessary to maintain viability.  25 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/576 
24 September 2010 [X] Other  Televisions, test procedures  (HS: 
8525; ICS: 19.020, 33.160) Protection of the environment 4 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/577 
30 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Marine engines and vessels  (HS: 
8407.21, 8407.29; ICS: 13.020, 
47.020, 47.040, 47.060, 47.080) Protection of the environment 18 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/578 
30 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Consumer products and commercial 
and industrial equipment (ICS:  13.020) Protection of the environment Not applicable 
Viet Nam G/TBT/N/VNM/13 
2 September 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Textile products.  Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the 
environment. 1 November 2010, 
60 days after 
circulation by the WTO Secretariat 
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