WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/83 
21 December 2007 
 (07-5740) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2007 
 
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  notifications issued during the month of November 
2007, which includes a total of 83 new notifications by 21 Members.  
 
_______________This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/83 
Page 2 Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ALB/22  
16 November 2007 2.9.2 The levels of service of blood-transfusion 
and products which are produced and 
offered by the health institutions dealing 
with these services To establish a quality system for blood 
establishment based on the principles of 
good practice 19/01/2008 Albania 
 
G/TBT/N/ALB/23 
20 November 2007 2.9.2 The source of ionising radiation Protection of human health. 19/01/2008 
Bahrain  G/TBT/N/BHR/9 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Toys defined as any product or material 
designed or clearly intended for use in 
play by children of less than 14 years of 
age Ensuring common standards for toys 
safety 05/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/CMR/1 
19 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Concrete-reinforcing rods;  welded netting 
and fencing;  wire fasteners (91.080.04) Prevention of deceptive and anti-
competitive practices and promotion of 
quality in the construction sector Already adopted 
G/TBT/N/CMR/2 
19 November 2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Tanks for the road and rail transport of 
liquid products Protection of human health and safety Already adopted 
G/TBT/N/CMR/3 
19 November 2007 5.6.2 All consumer products Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection  Already adopted 
G/TBT/N/CMR/4 
19 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 All pre-packaged products Transparency in metrological control Already adopted 
G/TBT/N/CMR/5 
19 November 2007 2.9.2 Many products (see notification) To combat fraud, smuggling and 
counterfeiting and to prevent deceptive 
and anti competitive practices Already adopted 
G/TBT/N/CMR/6 
19 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Mixed propane/butane liquefied petroleum 
gas bottles Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Human safety  Already adopted Cameroon  
G/TBT/N/CMR/7 
19 November 2007 2.9.2 All pre-packaged foodstuffs Prevention of deceptive and anti-
competitive practices Already adopted 
G/TBT/N/CAN/220 
13 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Glass doors and enclosures 
(ICS: 81.040.20, 91.060.50) Protection of human safety 17/01/2008 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/221 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Domestic detectors 
(ICS:  13.220.20, 13.320) Protection of human safety 24/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/294 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Cosmetics ICS:  71.100.70, HS:  3304 Protection of human safety or health;
prevention of deceptive practices 13/01/2008 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/295 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Small spark ignition engines used for non-
road mobile machinery (HS:  8407, 
8207,8430,8432, 8433, 8501, 8502, 8413) Protection of the environment and human 
health 13/01/2008  
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/296 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Braking System of Passenger car 
(ICS:  43.040.40, HS:  8703, 8708) Protection of human safety and health 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/297 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Speed meters for motor vehicles.  
(ICS:  43.040.10, HS:  8708) Protection of human safety and health 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/298 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Amusement Device 
(ICS:  97.200.40, HS:  9508) To protect human life and property safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/299 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Steel plates for boilers and pressure 
vessels (ICS:  77.140.50, HS:  7208, 7225) Protection of human life and property
safety, improvement of quality 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/300 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Hot rolled plain steel bars for concrete 
reinforcement (ICS: 77.140.60, HS: 7213) Quality improvement of hot rolled plain 
bars, regulate market, facilitate trade and
protect human safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/301 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Interior architectural coatings 
(ICS:  87.040) Protection of the environment and human 
health 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/302 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Variable speed room air conditioners 
(ICS:  23.080, HS:  8415) Regulating market and saving energy 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/303 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Multi-connected air-condition (heat pump) 
unit (ICS:  23.080, HS:  8415) Regulating market and saving energy 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/304 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Household induction cookers 
(ICS:  27.010, HS:  8419) Protection of the environment 13/01/2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/305 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Household and Similar Electrical 
Appliances (ICS:  13.120) Protection of human health 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/306 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Self- ballasted electrodeless fluorescent 
lamps for general lighting services 
(ICS:  29.140.30) Protection of human safety and property 
safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/307 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Lamps for road vehicles 
(ICS:  29.140.20; 43.040.20) Protection of human safety and property 
safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/308 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Laboratory glassware-all kind of heat 
resisting glassware  
(ICS:  81.040.01;  HS:  7020) To ensure laboratorial safety and protect 
human health 13/01/2008 China (cont'd) 
    
 
     
 
    
 
    
 
     
 
    
 
  
G/TBT/N/CHN/309 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 The PVC foamed or non-foamed artificial 
leather with backing or non-backing based 
on PVC resin and properly added 
additives by techniques of coating, 
calendering, compositing  
(ICS:  83.140, 59.080.40) Protection of human health 13/01/2008  
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/310 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Fireworks and Firecrackers 
HS:  36041000 Improvement of product quality and 
protection of human safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/311 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Fireworks and Firecrackers 
HS:  36041000 Improvement of product quality and 
protection of human safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/312 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Fireworks and Firecrackers 
HS:  36041000 Improvement of product quality and 
protection of human safety 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/313 
14 November 2007 2.9.2 Food Protection of human health 13/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/314 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Triple superphosphate  
(ICS:  65.080, HS:  31) Protection of human health, animal and 
plant health, and the environment 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/315 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Legume seeds Improving Legume seed quality 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/316 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Agricultural seeds  
(HS:  1209) Improving seed quality and protect the 
interests of farmers 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/317 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Agricultural seeds (HS: 1209) Improving seed quality and protect the 
interests of farmers 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/318 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Agricultural seeds (HS: 1209) Improving seed quality and protect the 
interests of farmers 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/319 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Auto V belts  
(ICS:  83.140.01; HS:  40103100) Safety 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/320 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Athletic Shoes 
(ICS:  61.060;  HS:  3405) Protection of human safety 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/321 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Alcoholic beverages, pastry, cosmetics, 
health (functional) foods, tea, grain 
(ICS:  55.020) Protection of the environment; Consumer 
protection 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/322 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Mobilized crane, concrete pumping 
vehicle and fire fighting vehicle 
(ICS:  03.220.20, 43.020, HS:  8707, 
8716) Protection of human health and safety 29/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/323 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Cupola, cupola charging machine 
(ICS:  25.120.30, HS:  8454) Protection of human life and property 
safety 29/01/2008 China (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/324 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Trackless Tyred Mining Truck for 
underground mines  
(ICS:  73.100.40, HS:  8430) Protection of human life, property safety 
and the environment 29/01/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CZE/122 
13 November 2007 2.9.2 The Decree applies to foodstuffs intended 
for specific nutrition and means for use 
thereof – infant formulae and follow-on 
formulae, processed cereal- based foods, 
baby foods and gluten-free foods Protection of human health and safety 20/12/2007 Czech Republic 
G/TBT/N/CZE/123 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Alcohol To ensure that biocomponents are not 
used for any other purpose and are not 
misused for the purpose of tax evasion 31/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/167 
15 November 2007 2.9.2 Rotenone, extract from equisetum and 
chinin-hydrochlorid Protection of human health and the 
environment 14/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/168 
15 November 2007 2.9.2 Cosmetics Protection of human health 14/01/2008 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/169 
22 November 2007 2.10.1 Exemptions of the allergen labelling of 
foodstuff Introduction of permanent exemptions 
from the allergen labelling rules on the 
basis of scientific opinions of the 
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Not specified 
G/TBT/N/SLV/112 
26 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Energy efficiency and safety of integrated 
compact fluorescent lamps, energy 
performance and labelling requirements 
(ICS:  29.140.30) Environmental protection and electrical 
energy saving 25/01/2008 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/113 
26 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Energy efficiency of three-phase squirrel-
cage AC induction motors with a rated 
output of 0.746 to 373 kW.  Limits, test 
methods and labelling (ICS:29.160.30) 
 Environmental protection and electrical 
energy saving 25/01/2008 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/73 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 Fire prevention equipment Protection of human health and safety February 2008 
Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/47 
01 November 2007 2.9.2 ICS:  67.160.20 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 31/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/188 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Interchangeable heating elements for 
electronic appliances (ICS: 97.100.10) Consumer safety 20/01/2008 Israel   
 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/189 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Drain opener for domestic use: 
Requirements for safety, packaging and 
marking (ICS:  71.060.01) Consumer safety 20/01/2008  
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/JPN/225 
05 November 2007 2.9.2 Fresh foods marketed in the domestic 
market Prevention of deceptive practices, 
Consumer information 04/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/226 
05 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles (HS:  87.01-05) Protection of the environment 04/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/227 
05 November 2007 2.9.2 Processed foods marketed in the domestic 
market Prevention of deceptive practices, 
Consumer information 04/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/228 
20 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS: 87.01-05, 87.07 -08, 87.11 and 
87.14) Protection of human safety; 
harmonization with rele vant international 
standards 24/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/229 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Cosmetics Protection of human health and safety 25/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/230 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Quasi-drugs Deregulation of sanitary pads 25/12/2007 Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/231 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Drugs (HS:  30) To maintain proper description and quality 
drugs 25/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/164 
01 November 2007 2.9.2 Foods Protection of consumers and improvement 
of public health 31/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/KOR/165 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Electrodeless lamps (HS:  853939) Consumer protection 20/01/2008 Korea, Republic of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/166 
23 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Lift (Elevator;  Escalator) Protection of human health and safety 21/01/2008 
Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/13 
06 November 2007 2.9.2 Cosmetic products (ICS:  71.100). Protection of health and safety; Prevention 
of deceptive practices 05/01/2008 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/129 
26 November 2007 2.9.2 
 Hazardous substances, materials and 
wastes Protection of human safety 21/12/2007 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/25 
30 November 2007 5.6.2 Toys defined as any product or material 
designed or clearly intended for use in 
play by children of less than 14 years of 
age Protection of human safety 
 24/01/2008 
Qatar      G/TBT/N/QAT/33 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electrical appliances that are designed to 
be used in Low Voltage Domain (from 50 
4. Electrical appliances that are designed 
to be used in Low Voltage Domain (from 
50-1000V for AC current) and from (75-
1500 for DC current) Protection of human and animal health 
and safety  30/12/2007  
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Qatar (cont'd) G/TBT/N/QAT/34 
30 November 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Toys defined as any product or material 
designed or clearly intended for use in 
play by children of less than 14 years of 
age Protection of human health and safety 30/12/2007 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/69 
01 November 2007 2.9.2 HS:  681299; 681293; 681140 Consumer and environmental safety  09/11/2007 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/70  
15 November 2007 2.9.2 Prepared foodstuffs:: preparations of 
cereals, flour, starch or milk  
(HS:  1901.10.00, ICS:  67.230, 
67.100.10.  Consumer safety 28/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/71 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Motors cars and other motor vehicles 
principally designed for the transport of 
persons (HS: 87.03;  ICS: 43.100) Consumer safety 09/01/2008 South Africa 
 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/72 
21 November 2007 2.9.2 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods 
(HS:  8704.31.80;  ICS:  43.080.01) Consumer safety 09/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/SWE/88 
1 November 2007 2.9.2 The proposal concerns all types of cargoes 
except liquids and gases in bulk. To harmonize the rules applicable for land 
based transports with transports at sea; 
regulate the situations specific to 
conditions at sea 14/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/SWE/89 
15 November 2007 2.9.2 Construction products To harmonize with EU-regulations 01/02/2008 Sweden 
G/TBT/N/SWE/90 
22 November 2007 2.9.2 Building products which shall be used for 
roads and streets Protection of human health and safety 01/02/2008 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/53 
15 November 2007 2.9.2 Dehumidifiers (HS:  84798010) Energy conservation and environmental 
protection 14/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/311 
16 November 2007 2.9.2 Food labelling (ICS:  67) Protection of human life and health 31/01/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/312 
16 November 2007 3.2 Cigarettes  
(HS:  24, 2402.20;  ICS:  65.160) Consumer protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/USA/313 
16 November 2007 3.2 Cigarettes (HS 24, 2402.20; ICS 65.160) Consumer protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/USA/314 
20 November 2007 2.9.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS 8703; ICS 13.020, 43.040) Protection of the environment 10/12/2007 United States   
 
    
 
  
G/TBT/N/USA/315 
20 November 2007 3.2 Electronic devices  
(HS:  8471; ICS:  13.020, 13.030, 35.160, 
35.220) Protection of the environment Not specified  
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United States 
(cont'd)  G/TBT/N/USA/316 
21 November 2007 
 2.9.2 Dishwashers, dehumidifiers, electric and 
gas kitchen ranges and ovens, commercial 
clothes washers (HS 8422.11, 8516.60, 
8450-11-20, 8419.81; ICS 97.040, 97.030) Protection of the environment 29/01/2008 
  
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