WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/99 
27 April 2009 
 (09-1985) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009  
 
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 
2009, which includes a total of 123 new notifications by 20 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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Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/247 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Disinfectants Public health protection. Not specified 
G/TBT/N/BHR/105 
5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen Moulokhia (ICS 67.020) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/106 
5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Kiwi fruit (ICS 67.080)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/107 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fresh tomatoes (ICS 67.080)   To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/108 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Strawberries (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/109 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Limes (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/110 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned Mackerel (ICS 67.120) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/111 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halloumi cheese (ICS 67.100)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/112 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Kashkaval cheese (ICS 67.100)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/113 
5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Goat milk (ICS 67.100)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/114 
5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sorghum flour (ICS 67.060) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety. 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/115 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mango (ICS 67.080)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/116 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Apricots (ICS 67.080)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety. 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Bahrain 
 
G/TBT/N/BHR/117 
5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bananas (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 4 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BRA/323 6 March 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
[  ] 5.7.1 Transportable containers for 
liquefied petroleum gas Health protection 5 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Brazil  
G/TBT/N/BRA/324 
6 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Health products Protection of Human Health 
and Prevention of Deceptive Practices 17 April 2009  
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G/TBT/N/CAN/259 
23 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Textile products 
(ICS: 59.060, 59.080, 55.020)  Consumer protection and 
prevention of deceptive practices 6 April 2009,  
Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/260 
26 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicle Electronic Stability 
Control Systems (ICS: 43.020, 43.040) Protection of human safety  28 May 2009 
G/TBT/N/CHN/564 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Laminator 
(ICS: 35.260, HS: 84729090) Safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/565 2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bunk beds for domestic use 
(ICS: 97.140) Safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/566 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Plasticized polyvinyl 
chloride(PVC) tubing for medical 
uses (ICS: 83.140.40, 11.040.30) To protect human safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/567 2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances (ICS: 03.080.01) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 
and property 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/568 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Air cleaner (ICS: 03.080.01) 
 Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people and property 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/569 2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electromechanical contactors for 
household and similar purposes (ICS: 29.120.99) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/570 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Home textiles  towel 
(ICS:97.160;  HS: 5802) To protect human health 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/571 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flavorings (ICS: 71.100.60) To protect human health and 
safety  26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/572 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Drinking water plumbing products 
(ICS:91.140.70) 
 To protect human health and 
safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China 
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/573 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Calcium hydrogen phosphate for 
tooth-paste industry   
(ICS: 71.060.50) To protect human health and 
safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/574 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sodium monofluorophosphate for 
tooth-paste industry (ICS:71.060.50) To protect human health and 
safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/575 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flavorings 
(ICS: 71.100.60) To protect human health and 
safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/576 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fan (ICS: 23.210) Regulating the market and 
saving energy 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/577 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Industrial boilers  
(ICS: 27.060;  HS:8402, 8403) 
 Regulating the market, 
saving energy and protecting 
the environment 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/578 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Room air conditioners and 
household refrigerators  
(ICS: 13.020.01) Regulating the market and 
saving energy 60 days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/579 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Secondary edge silicone sealants 
for structurally glazed insulating 
glass units (ICS: 91.100.50) Regulating the market, 
protecting the security of 
personal and construction 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/580 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Diatomite filter aids 
(ICS: 73.080) To protect the safety and 
health of people 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/581 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyre valves components 
(ICS: 83.160.01) Regulating the market  26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/582 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Special school bus for 
schoolchildren 
(ICS: 43.160, HS: 8702)  26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/583 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Seats and their anchorages of 
special school bus for 
schoolchildren (ICS: 43.040.60; HS: 8708) Ensuring human safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/584 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Windshield demisting and 
defrosting systems of motor vehicles (ICS: 43.040.60;  HS: 8512) Ensuring human safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/585 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bodies and body components of 
passenger cars (ICS: 43.040.60; HS: 8707;8708) Traffic safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/586 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bodies and body components of 
passenger cars  (ICS: 43.040.60; HS: 8707, 8708) Safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/587 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Navigation and control equipment  
(ICS: 47.020.70;33.060.20;  HS: 9014) Ensuring life safety on sea 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/588 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Solar photovoltaic ( PV) lighting 
installation (ICS: 29.140) To ensure the safety of 
products 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/589 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fireworks and firecracker 
ICS: 71.100.30  (HS: 36041000) To protect consumer’s safety 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/590 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Neon lamps (ICS: 29.140.30) 
 Regulating the market, 
improving the quality and 
safety of products 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/591 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Alkaline and non-alkaline zinc 
manganese dioxide batteries (ICS: 29.220.10; HS:8506) To protect the environment 
and health 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/592 27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Zinc silver oxide, zinc  oxygen 
and zinc manganese dioxide button batteries (ICS: 29.220.10  HS: 8506) To protect the environment 
and health 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/593 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Luminaries used in clean room 
(ICS: 29.140.40;  HS: 94054090) Regulating the market 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/594 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Domestic sanitary insecticide, 
(ICS: 65.100.10) To ensure personal health 
and environmental safety. 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/595 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Thermal-storage hand warmers, 
(ICS: 13.120)  Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of human and property 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/596 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sports helmets for cyclists, users 
of skateboards and roller skates, (ICS: 13.340.20) Protecting consumer’s safety 
and health 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/597 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Household and similar electrical 
appliances-dishwashers,  (ICS: 97.030) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the health of people and safety. 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/598 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances-air-cleaning appliances, (ICS: 97.030) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the health of people and safety 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/599 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances-vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances, (ICS: 97.030) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the health of people and safety. 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/600 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances-food blender  (ICS: 97.030) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the health of people and safety. 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/601 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Household and similar electrical 
appliances-humidifiers  (ICS: 97.030) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the health of people and safety. 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/602 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances-motor-operated kitchen appliances (ICS: 97.030) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the health of people and safety 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/603 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar air-
conditioners (ICS: 03.080.01) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people and property. 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/604 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar 
refrigerator, (ICS: 03.080.01) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 
and property 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/605 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances-electric washing 
machine and dryer, (ICS: 13.120) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/606 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar washing 
machine (ICS: 03.080.01) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 
and property 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/607 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Household and similar electrical 
appliances-multifunctional shower 
room, (ICS: 13.120) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 
and property 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/608 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Household and similar electrical 
appliances-vacuum cleaner and water suction cleaning appliances (ICS: 13.120) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 29 May 2009, 60 days 
after circulation by WTO Secretariat 
G/TBT/N/CHN/609 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Security alarm equipment,  
(ICS: 13.310) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people and equipment operation 29 May 2009, 60days 
after circulation by the WTO Secretariat 
G/TBT/N/CHN/610 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electrical apparatus for the 
detection and measurement of flammable gases, (ICS: 29.260.20) To protect human safety and 
health 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/611 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices and surgical 
implants  (ICS: 11.040.40) Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/612 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Interconnection couplers for 
household and similar equipment (ICS: 29.120.30,  HS: 85369000) To protect human safety 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/613 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Couplers dependent on appliance 
weight for engagement for household and similar general purposes (ICS: 29.120.20; HS: 
8535;8536) Regulating the market and 
protecting human safety 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/614 30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Appliances couplers for household 
and similar general purposes 
(ICS: 29.120.30 HS: 85369000) To protect human safety 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/615 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Home textile (ICS:97.160;  HS: 
6302, 6303, 6304) Personal safety, 
environmental protection 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/126 
6 March 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
 Detergents (liquids, powders, 
pastes, gels, bars, cakes, tablets, 
moulded pieces or shapes) Protection of human health 
and safety; Protection of the 
environment Not applicable 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/254 
11 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fruit and vegetables (ICS: 67) The evolution of the 
technical progress and the 
last developments in 
relevant international standards 10 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/255 
18 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fertilisers (HS: 31)  Manufacturers will benefit 
from direct access to the internal market and farmers will take advantage of a wider range of fertiliser types; Access to EN 
Standards will be easier and 
a significant reduction of the number of pages of the Community legislation on fertilisers is foreseen; The 
efficient control actions on 
EC fertilisers will be reinforced 17 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/256 18 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Nitrogen Protection of public health 
and of the environment. Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 17 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/257 18 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Coumatetralyl Protection of public health 
and of the environment. Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 17 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date European Communities (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/EEC/258 
23 March 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Consumer products as defined in 
article 2(a) of Directive 
2001/95/EC on general products 
safety. OJ L 11, 15.1.2002, p. 4.  Protection of human health 
and safety Not applicable  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/259 
26 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chemical substances This draft Commission 
Regulation amends Annex XVII to REACH to include existing restrictions under Directive 76/769/EEC. It furthermore harmonises the 
terminology, deletes 
obsolete provisions and adapts the text of the restrictions to the definitions in REACH 25 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/260 26 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 [X ] 5.6.2   Textile products, articles of 
apparel and clothing accessories The proposed regulation 
aims at simplifying and improving the existing 
regulatory framework for the 
labelling of textile products and in particular, at introducing more flexibility to adapt legislation to 
technical developments 24 June 2009, 90 days 
from date of notification European Communities (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/EEC/261 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health 
and safety  29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/98 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Prot ection of human health 
and safety; Protection of the 
environment 30 May 2009 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/8 
30 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fossil fuels and biofuels are 
affected by the draft legislation Protection of the 
environment 29 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/IND/38 5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  All pre-packaged food imported or 
domestically produced. Consumer safety 25 April 2009 
India 
 
G/TBT/N/IND/39 
5 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 All pre-packaged food imported or 
domestically produced. Consumer safety 25 April 2009 
G/TBT/N/ISR/279 
9 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Oven cleaners and grease 
removers for domestic use  (ICS: 71.100.40; HS: 3402) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 24 April 2009 
Israel 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/280 
26 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Syringes and needles  
(ICS: 11.040.20; HS: 9018.30) Protection of human health 60 days from the 
notification date  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/281 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Concrete blocks for walls  
(ICS: 91.060.10, 91.100.30;  HS: 6810.11) Protection of human health 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Israel (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/282 
27 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Domestic gas appliances for 
baking, cooking and grilling  (ICS: 97.040.20; HS: 7321) Protection of human health. 26 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/295 
26 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Passenger vehicles with a capacity 
of 10 passengers or less and freight vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons or less. To evaluate plug-in hybrid 
vehicle emissions/fuel Efficiency adequately, in order to promote plug-in hybrid vehicle 29 May 2009 
G/TBT/N/KOR/205 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Children’s Favourite Food To protect children from 
obesity and unbalanced nutrition 20 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/KOR/206 
6 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Electrical appliances Article 3 on Enforcement 
Regulation of the Electrical 
Appliances Safety Control 
Act  5 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/KOR/207 
9 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Children’s Metal Jewellery 
(HS: 9503-00-3300) Consumer protection 8 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/KOR/208 11 March 2009 [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 
 10 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Republic of Korea 
 
G/TBT/N/KOR/209 
23 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Foods Industry deregulation and 
promotion of public health 22 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/20 
26 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halal Food –Part 2:The 
Requirements for Accreditation of lssuing the HALAL Food Certification Bodies To maintain consumer 
protection 25 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/105 
31 March 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Fireworks Protection of human health 
and safety Not applicable  
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G/TBT/N/QAT/111 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blend of evaporated skimmed 
milk and vegetable fat (ICS: 67.100) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/112 2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blend of skimmed milk and 
vegetable fat in powdered form (ICS: 67.100) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/113 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  General standard for cheese  
(ICS: 67.100) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/114 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hard candy (ICS: 67.180) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/115 2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Liquorice root (ICS  67:080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/116 2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pasteurized camel milk  
(ICS 67: 100) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Qatar  
G/TBT/N/QAT/117 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Soft candy (ICS: 67.180) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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Qatar (cont'd) G/TBT/N/QAT/118 
2 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sugar cane syrup (ICS 67: 180.10) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/96 
23 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Washing-up detergents containing 
phosphates Protection of the 
environment 12 June 2009 
G/TBT/N/THA/293 
17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250, 83.140.10) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/294 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250, 83.140.10) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/295 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/296 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250, 83.140.10) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/297 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/298 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  
(HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection. 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/299 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  
(HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection. 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/300 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  
(HS: 3923, ICS: 83.140.10) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Thailand  
G/TBT/N/THA/301 
17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  
(HS: 3923, ICS: 83.140.10) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/99
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Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/302 
17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/303 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/304 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/THA/305 17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Material and articles in contact 
with foodstuffs  (HS: 3923, ICS: 67.250) Safety and consumer 
protection 16 May 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Thailand (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/THA/306 
23 March 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Product Certification  
(ICS: 03.120.20) Consumer protection Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/USA/458 
11 March 2009 [X ] 3.2  Helmets (HS 6506.10, 8711, 9506) 
(ICS 97.220, 13.340, 43.140) Safety, Protection of human 
life 18 March 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/459 
12 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Air brake systems (HS 8716) (ICS 
43.040.40., 43.080.10) Protection of human life and 
safety 2 April 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/460 
12 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rearview  mirrors (HS 8707, 
7009.10) (ICS 43.040.65) Protection of human life and 
safety 4 May 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/461 
17 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tomatoes (HS 0702) (ICS 67.080) C onsumer information 8 May 2009 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/462 
23 March 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Soy foods  (HS 2936.29, 2008.99) 
(ICS 67.220, 67.080) Protection of human health 15 April 2009 
 
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