WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
15 December 2009 
 (09-6513) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 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 October 
2009, which includes a total of 185 new notifications by 28 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/106 
Page 2 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BHR/151 
22 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cigarittos   To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 21 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/152 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chewing Tobacco  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/153 23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Snuff Tobacco  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/154 
22 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Edible starch (ICS: 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 21 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/155 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Cabbage (ICS:  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/156 23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen Fish Fillet Blocks  
(ICS:  67.120.30) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/157 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lettuce (ICS:  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/158 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned Carrots (ICS: 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/159 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pipe Tobacco  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Bahrain  
G/TBT/N/BHR/160 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cigar and Toscani Cigar  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/346 
7 October 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Cylinder Valve for Natural Gas in 
Vehicles Health protection 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Brazil  
G/TBT/N/BRA/347 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Inoculants for use in agriculture Health protection 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 3Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BRA/348 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Beverages and  products acetic 
fermentations Consumer safety 6 November 2009 
(30 days after the publication of this 
notice). 
G/TBT/N/BRA/349 
7 October 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Cylinders for Natural Gas in Vehicles . Health protection 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Brazil (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/BRA/350 
16 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Herbal Active Pharmaceutical 
Ingredients. Protection of human health  24 October 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/281 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  (ICS: : 11.120) Protection of human health 8 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/282 
9 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  
(ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 14 December 200  
G/TBT/N/CAN/283 
13 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Toxic substances (ICS: 13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 2 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/284 
13 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Toxic substances (ICS: 13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 2 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/285 
13 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Toxic substances (ICS: 13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 2 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAN/286 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Drugs for human use (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health and 
safety 10 December 2009 Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/199/Rev.2 
20 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Child restraint systems and booster 
seats (ICS::  97.190, 43.040) Protection of human safety 24 November 2009 
G/TBT/N/CHL/100 
2 October 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Class 1 and 2 single-phase and 
three-phase active energy meters Safety 27 November 2009  Chile 
 
G/TBT/N/CHL/101 
2 October 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
 Class 1 and 2 single-phase and 
three-phase active energy meters Safety 27 November 2009  
G/TBT/N/CHN/680 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Powered support for coal mine 
(ICS:: 73.100)  
 To ensure the safety of 
underground coal mine 
production  4 December 2009 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/681 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flat panel televisions  
(ICS:: 27.010, HS: 8528)  Protection of the environment 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) China  
G/TBT/N/CHN/682 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Faucets (ICS:: 91.060) 
 Regulating faucet market and 
saving water 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 4 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/683 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Water closets (ICS::91.140.70) Regulating the market and 
saving energy 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/684 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Firefighters lifts (ICS:: 91.140.90, 
HS: 8428) 
 To protect human health and 
safety  5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/685 6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lifting appliances (ICS::53.020.20, 
HS: 8426) 
 To protect human health and 
safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/686 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicle lamps  
(ICS: 43.040.20, HS: 85122010)  Traffic safety  5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/687 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rear views mirrors of motorcycles 
and mopeds (ICS: 43.140,  
HS: 70091000) To protect the safety of people 
and property  5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/688 6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Vehicles of category M1  
(ICS: 43.040.60) To protect human safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/689 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Helmets for motorcyclists  
(ICS: 13.340.20).  
 To protect the safety of 
motorcyclists 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/690 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Road traffic signal controller 
(ICS::93.080.30)  Safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/691 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general 
lighting services >50V  
(ICS:: 29.140.99) Safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/692 6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Ultraviolet germicidal lamp  
(ICS:: 29.140.30) Safety 5 December 2009, 
60 days after 
circulation by the 
WTO Secretariat 
G/TBT/N/CHN/693 6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Wallpaper  
(ICS:: 85.060, HS: 48140000) 
 To protect human safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) China (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/694 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  High-voltage presence indicating 
systems (ICS:: 29.120)  To regulate products and ensure 
personal safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 5Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
China (cont'd) G/TBT/N/CHN/695 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Metal oxide surge arresters without 
gaps for a.c. systems (ICS:: 29.080.99) 
 To standardizing the 
manufacture and service of metal oxide surge arresters and 
protect human safety 5 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/COL/135 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Ornamental fish (03.01.10.00) To protect animal life and 
health 9 December 2009 
Colombia 
 
G/TBT/N/COL/136 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Animal feed Protection of animal life and 
health. 24 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/ECU/48 
1 October 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
 84181000, 84182100, 84182900 Protection of the environment 30 November 2009 Ecuador 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/49 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  87021010, 87021090, 87029091, 
87029099, 87060091, 87060092, 87060099, 87079010, 87079090 Protection of human life and 
safety; Protection of the environment and property; Prevention of deceptive practices likely to mislead 
manufacturers and users
 1 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/EGY/4 
29 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Distribution Transformers Safety 28 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EGY/5 
29 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Children' s cots  Safety  28 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EGY/6 30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Internal combustion Engines Safety  29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EGY/7 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gas Cylinders Safety & consumer protection   29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EGY/8 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous Substances Safety & Health    29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EGY/9 30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Implants for Surgery Safety & Health    29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Egypt  
G/TBT/N/EGY/10 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Microwave Ovens Safety & Consumer  protection   29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 6 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/EGY/11 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Milk and Dairy products  Safety & Co nsumer protection  29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Egypt (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/EGY/12 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Toys Safety requirements 29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/298 8 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hair dye products    Protection of human health 7 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/299 
20 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food    Protection of human health and 
safety;  Consumer information  19 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/300 
20 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Portable secondary (rechargeable) and 
automotive batteries and accumulators Consumer protection; 
Consumer information and 
labelling 19 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) European Union  
G/TBT/N/EEC/301 
23 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetic products Protection of human health 22 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/105 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Veterinary medicines  Quality requirements; Trade 
facilitation  Not stated 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/10 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Biofuels and fossil fuels Protection of  the environment 29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/30 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  HS: 7003.12.20.00, HS: 
7003.12.90.00,  HS: 7003.19.90.00,  
HS: 7004.20.90.00,  HS: 
7004.90.90.00,  HS: 7005.10.90.00,  HS: 7005.21.90.00,  HS: 
7005.29.90.00 Consumer protection;  Quality 
requirements; To establish fair 
trade competition. 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/324 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds 
(ICS:: 97.140; HS: 9403) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/325 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Protective helmets for bicyclists  
(ICS:: 13.340.20; HS: 6506.10) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Israel  
G/TBT/N/ISR/326 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Steam boilers (ICS: 27.060.30;  
HS: 8402) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 7Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ISR/327 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Shunt power capacitors (ICS: 
31.160.01; HS: 8532.10, 8532.25 and 8532.29) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/328 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Baby walking frames (ICS: 97.190; 
HS: 8715, 9401, 9403) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/322 7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Steel wire ropes (ICS: 77.140.65, 
91.140.90; HS: 7312.10). Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/323 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Carry cots for child care  
(ICS: 97.190) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/329 
14 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric cables, cords and insulated 
conductors (HS: 8544; ICS: 29.060) Lowering of trade barr iers. 13 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/330 14 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gas cylinders valves (ICS: 23.020.30; 
HS: 8481) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 13 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/331 
14 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gas cylinders valves (ICS: 23.060.40, 
23.020.30; HS: 8481) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 13 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/332 
14 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Personal protective equipment (PPE): 
Footwear (ICS: 13.340.50; HS: 64) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 13 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/334 
14 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fire detector systems (ICS:: 
13.220.20, 13.220.50; HS: 8531.10) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 13 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/335 15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fire detector systems (ICS:13.220.20, 
13.220.50; HS: 8531.10) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/336 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lifts (ICS: 91.140.90;  
HS: 8428.10-39) Protection of human health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/337 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lifts (ICS: 91.140.90;  
HS: 8428.10-39) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Israel (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/338 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lifts (ICS: 91.140.90;  
HS: 8428.10-39) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 8 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ISR/333 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Personal protective equipment (PPE): 
Footwear (ICS: 13.340.50;  HS: Chapter 64) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/339 
16 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Wheel child conveyances  
(ICS: 97.190; HS: 8715) Protection of human health 15 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/340 16 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electrical Appliances for heating 
liquids (ICS: 13.120, 97.040.50;  
HS: 8516) Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 15 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Israel (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/341 
16 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Warning clothing (ICS:: 13.340.10; 
HS: Ch. 61-63). Protection of human health; 
Lowering of trade barriers 15 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/312 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Asbestos-containing products  Protection of human health and 
safety 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/313 28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  UWB (Ultra Wide Band) radio system 
that use 22 – 29GHz Band radar only 
for cars Protection of human health and 
safety 
 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/314 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Special Motor Vehicles (HS: 8426.41, 
8426.49, 8427, 8429, 8430.10, 
8430.20, 8430.31, 8430.41, 8430.50, 
8432.10-80, 8433.11-59) Protection of the environment 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/JPN/315 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicles (HS:87.01- 05) Protection of the envi ronment 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Japan  
G/TBT/N/JPN/316 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Drugs (HS: 30) To exclude the Plasters and 
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Tapes contains diclofenac 1.9% 
or less from powerful drugs 23 December 2009 
G/TBT/N/KEN/156 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852526;  ICS:: 33.120) Safety and to enhance 
performance  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/157 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852526;  ICS:: 33.120) Safety and to enhance 
performance  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Kenya  
G/TBT/N/KEN/158 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852692;  ICS:: 33.07) Safety and to enhance 
installation  efficiency  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 9Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/KEN/159 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS:: 27.160) Safety of operation 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/160 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS:: 27.160) Safety of operation 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/161 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852692;  ICS:: 33.07) Safety and to enhance 
installation  efficiency  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/162 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852990;  ICS:: 33.120) Safety and to enhance 
installation  efficiency  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/163 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 8529;  ICS:: 33.120) Performance and installation 
efficiency  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/164 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Industrial Nitrogen  Quality re quirements 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/165 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Solar power systems (ICS:: 27.160) Consumer protection 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/166 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852990;  ICS:: 33.060) Protection of personnel and 
equipment 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/167 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852990;  ICS:: 33.060) Installation efficiency  30 November 2009, 
60 days from the 
circulation date 
G/TBT/N/KEN/168 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication Systems  
(HS: 852990;  ICS:: 33.060) Protection of personnel and 
equipment 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/169 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Safety matches  
(HS: 360.500; ICS: 97.180) Consumer safety 11 January 2009  
G/TBT/N/KEN/170 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 
Regulations, 2008 (Kenya Gazette 
Notice 11383, 28 November 2008) 
(HS:  Chapter  2711; ICS: 75.160) Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Consumer safety  30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Kenya (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/KEN/171 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Genetically modified organisms and  
derived products Protection of human health and 
the environment  3 March 2009  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 10 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/KEN/172 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases (ICS:: 11.040) Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/173 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Disposable baby diapers  
(HS: 4818; ICS::  61.020.00) Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/174 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Woven fabrICS:  
(HS: 5310; ICS:  59.080) Quality requirements; 
Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/175 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Tea (ICS::  67.140, HS: 0902) To safeguard the interests of 
stakeholders. Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/KEN/176 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) 
Systems (HS: 85;  ICS: 33.160.40) To provide guid ance in the 
design, installation, 
commissioning, handover, 
operation, maintenance and monitoring of CCTV systems. 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/177 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Masonry cement (ICS: 91.100.10) To enhance performance of 
building materials in the 
building industry and  establish fair trade practices 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/178 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Masonry cement (ICS: 91.100.10) Conformity assessment 
requirements 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/179 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases (ICS: 11.040) Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/180 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases (ICS: 11.040) Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/181 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases (ICS: 11.040) 
 Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/182 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicle (ICS: 43.040) Safety and quality requirements 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Kenya (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/KEN/183 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Industrial gases (ICS: 28) Quality  requirements 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 11Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/KEN/184 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Industrial  gases (ICS: 28) Quality  requirements 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/185 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases (ICS:  11.040) 
 Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/186 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases (ICS:  11.040) 
 Consumer safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/187 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Breathing apparatus (ICS:  9020) 
 Consumer Safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Kenya (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/KEN/188 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Wood mosaic parquet — 
Specification (HS: 441830) Consumer Safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/234 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  LED Lighting Device (HS: 9405) 
 Consumer protection 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/235 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  LED Lighting Device (HS: 9405) Consumer protection 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/236 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Foods Consumer information; 
promotion of public health 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/237 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Herbal medicine Protection of consumers and 
promotion of public health 6 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/238 8 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 Electrical Appliances Consumer  Protection  7 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/239 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Consumer products (Furniture, Swab) Protection of human health and 
safety 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Korea, Republic of  
G/TBT/N/KOR/240 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food products - -  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 12 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/KOR/241 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   School Supplies (HS: 8214-10-10-00, 
9608-20-00-00, 9609-10-10-00, 9609-10-20-00, 9609-10-30-00, 9609-90-
10-00, 9609-90-20-00, 4016-92-00-
00,9608-40-20-90) Consumer protection 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/242 28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Adhesives (HS: 3506) Consumer  protection 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/243 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Seat Heater Consumer pr otection 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/244 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Stainless Scrubber Consumer protection 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/245 28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Location system device for the elderly Quality requirements 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/246 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Stick for the elderly Quality requirements 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/247 28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Shoes for the elderly Quality requirements 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/248 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Bath seats for the elderly Quality  requirements 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/249 28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Wheelchair tables for the elderly  Qu ality requirements 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Korea, Republic of 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/250 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Sticks for the blind Quality requirements 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/180 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Safety helmets Not stated 60 calendar days 
after publication of 
the draft in the Official Journal   
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 13Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/MEX/181 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Respirators Not stated 60 calendar days as 
from the date of publication of the 
draft in the Official 
Journal Mexico  
G/TBT/N/MEX/182 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Units of measurement Not specified 60 calendar days as 
from the date of 
publication of the 
draft in the Official Journal 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/52 
7 October 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Chainsaws under tariff codes 
8467.81.00 00E and other saws with 
self contained el ectric motor under 
tariff codes 8467.22.00.29F Protection of human health and 
safety 
 Not applicable – the 
Ministry of 
Consumer Affairs will be happy to 
receive feedback at 
any time 
G/TBT/N/OMN/60 15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Yoghurt.     Consumer Health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/61 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Labneh.     Consumer Health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/62 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Laban Drink Consumer health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/63 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Laban (milk) and fermented laban 
(milk) heat treated after fermentation    
 Consumer health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/64 15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen yoghurt     Consum er health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/65 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flavoured fermented laban (milk)  
and flavoured fermented laban (milk) heat treated after fermentation   Consumer health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Oman  
G/TBT/N/OMN/66 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flavoured yoghurt    Consumer  health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 14 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/OMN/67 
15 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flavoured Artificial Drink Powders.      Consumer health 14 December 2009, 
(60 days from the date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/68 
26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fruit drink (HS: 2005, IC S: 67.080) Consumer health 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/69 26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Organs and Viscera of Mutton, Goat, 
Cattle, Camel, and Buffalo (chilled 
and frozen) (ICS: 67.120.10) Protection of human health and 
safety; Maintaining good 
product quality 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/70 
26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS:: 67.100 Consum er health 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/71 
26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned Humus (chick peas) with 
Tehena. Consumer health 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/72 26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Quick frozen peaches (HS: 2005,  
ICS: 67.080) Consumer health 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/73 
26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Meat bouillons, consommé’s and 
similar product named by other 
culinary terms intended for direct 
consumption Protection of human health and 
safety 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/74 
26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tehena (HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080) 
 Consumer health 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/75 
26 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preserved Tomatoes. Protection of human health and 
safety 25 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Oman (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/OMN/76 
28 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halal Food  Religious reasons, Consumer 
protection. 27 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/136 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cream cheese (ICS: 67.100) Quality requirements, 
Consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Qatar 
 
G/TBT/N/QAT/137 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flavoured (Scented) tea  
(ICS: 67.140 .10) Quality requirements, 
Consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 15Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Qatar (cont'd) G/TBT/N/QAT/138 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Meat and meat products- Basterma 
(ICS: 67.120) Quality requirements, 
Consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/107 5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005 , ICS: 67.080 Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Saudi Arabia  
G/TBT/N/SAU/108 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHE/115 1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Products from organic agriculture Maintain the equivalence with 
EC law (main trading partner) 9 November 2009 
G/TBT/N/CHE/117 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunication 
terminal equipment OIT must be amended to avoid 
interferences problems due to 
power line networks and to align the Swiss legislation to 
the one of the EC 1 December 2009  
G/TBT/N/CHE/116 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Spark ignition engines with a net 
power ≤ 19 kW for non-road mobile 
machinery Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Switzerland  
G/TBT/N/CHE/118 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment OOIT must be amended to take 
in account changes in the allocation of radio spectrum 
according to CEPT/ECC 
recommendations and decisions. Quality requirements 1 December 2009  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/106 
Page 16 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Switzerland (cont'd) G/TBT/N/CHE/119 
30 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Boroxid (CAS No 1303-86-2) 
Borsäure (CAS N° 10043-35-3) -Bromadiolon (CAS No 28772-56-7) - 
Chloralose (CAS No 15879-93-3) - 
Chlorophacinon (CAS No 3691-35-8) - Coumatetralyl (CAS No 5836-29-3) 
- Dinatriumoctaborat Tetrahydrat 
(CAS No 12280-03-4) - Dinatriumtetraborat  
(CAS No (wasserfrei): 1330-43-4) 
(CAS No (Pentahydrat): 12267-73-1)  (CAS No (Decahydrat): 1303-96-4) 
- Fenpropimorph (CAS No 67564-91-
4) - Indoxacarb (CAS No S-Enantiomer: 173584-44-6) 
(CAS No R-Enantiomer: 185608-75-
7) - Phosphin freisetzendes Aluminiumphosphid (CAS No 20859-
73-8) - Stickstoff (CAS No 7727-37-
9) - Sulfurylfluorid (CAS No 2699-
79-8) - Thiacloprid (CAS No 111988- 
49-9) Protection of public health; 
Protection of the environment; Harmonisation 29 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/74 2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Vehicles of categories M, N, L1 and 
L3 Protection of human health and 
safety 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/75 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Inductive Loop Speedometers  
(HS: 90) In order to ensure fair trade and 
road safety. 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/76 
16 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Non-ducted Air Conditioners  
(CCCN 8415.10); Household 
Refrigerators (CCCN 8418.21) Protection of the environment 15 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Chinese Taipei  
G/TBT/N/TPKM/77 
16 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Fuel Dispensers (other than LPG)  
(HS 90) In order to ensure fair trade and 
consumer protection 15 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/THA/315 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Buildings (ICS: 91.040) Protection of the environment - Thailand 
 
G/TBT/N/THA/316 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radiocommunication equipment  
(HS: 8526, ICS: 33.060) Technical performance and 
safety 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/106
 Page 17Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/317 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radiocommunication equipment  
(HS: 8526, ICS: 33.060) Technical performance and 
safety 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Thailand (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/THA/318 
5 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radiocommunication equipment  
(HS: 8526, ICS: 33.060) Technical performance and 
safety 4 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/40 
9 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Personal protection equipment; Toys; 
Appliances burning gaseous fuels; 
Hot-water boilers fired with liquid or 
gaseous fuels; Elevators; Household lamps; Electromagnetic compatibility 
of equipment.
  The requirements of respective 
technical regulations for 
placing on the Ukrainian 
market  8 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/USA/491 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Elemental mercury (HS 2805.40) 
(ICS: 71.080, 13.020) Protection of the Environment 10 November 2009  
G/TBT/N/USA/493 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Combination products  (HS: 3004, 
9018.11-90;  ICS:: 71.100, 13.020) Consumer protection  22 December 2009  
G/TBT/N/USA/492 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals  (HS 2825.90;  ICS: 
71.100, 13.020) Environmental protection  19 October 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/494 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cars,  light trucks  (HS: 8703;  ICS:: 
71.100.45, 13.020) Environmental protection  9 November 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/495 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Tobacco (HS: 2402, ICS:: 65.160) Consumer protection  23 November 2009  United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/496 
6 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cars,  light-duty trucks  (HS: 8703, 
8704, ICS:: 43.100, 43.080, 13.020) Environmental protection  27 November 2009 
Uruguay G/TBT/N/URY/6 
7 October 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  n/a n/a 30 November 2009 
G/TBT/N/VNM/8 
1 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radio and television equipments  
(ICS: 33.160.20) Protection of the national radio 
frequency network and 
customer’s rights 30 November 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/VNM/6 2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radio and television equipments 
(ICS:: 33.160.20 ) Protection of the national radio 
frequency network and 
customer’s rights 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) Viet Nam  
G/TBT/N/VNM/7 
2 October 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radio and television equipments 
(ICS:: 33.160.20) Protection of the national radio 
frequency network and customer’s rights 1 December 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
__________