WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/109 
5 March 2010 
 (10-1219) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 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 January 
2010, which includes a total of 173 new notifications by 30 Members. 
 
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 This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/109 
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Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/258 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medicinal preparations for human use Protection of health Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/BHR/161 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles, (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/162 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/163 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/164 14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/165 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS: 83023000) Protection of human life 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/166 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Underrun protective devices for truck 
and trailer (rear). Motor Vehicles  
(HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/167 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Front underrun protective devices in 
trucks. Motor Vehicles  
(HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/168 14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Lateral protection device of truck and 
trailer. Motor Vehicles  
(HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/169 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyres of multi-purpose vehicles, 
trucks, buses and trailers. Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/170 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyres of multi-purpose vehicles, 
trucks, buses and trailers. Motor 
Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/171 14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  43.020 To be inline with international 
norms 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Bahrain 
 
G/TBT/N/BHR/172 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43.040.20 Safety purposes 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification)  
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G/TBT/N/BHR/173 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mustard Sauce (ICS:  67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/174 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Unshelled almond (ICS:  67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/175 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cheddar cheese (ICS:  67.100.30) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Bahrain (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/BHR/176 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cinnamon (ICS:  67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/355 
7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Biological Products Protection of human health 10 January 2010  
G/TBT/N/BRA/356 
7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Packages and equipment in contact 
with food Protection of human health  19 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/BRA/357 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fermented acetic products Protection of human health 21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Brazil  
G/TBT/N/BRA/358 
29 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Adapters for plugs and sockets  
(HS:  8536 69) Consumer’s security Not stated 
G/TBT/N/CAN/292 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles  
(ICS:  43.020, 43.040) Protection of human safety  Not applicable 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/291 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health  4 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/293 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  
(ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health  11 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/294 
19 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  
(ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health  11 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/295 
19 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health  11 March 2010  Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/296 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  
(ICS:  11.220) Protection of human health 27 March 2010  
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Canada (cont'd) G/TBT/N/CAN/297 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use  (ICS:  11.220) Protection of human health 27 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/107 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  LPG-powered welding equipment. Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/108 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Multi-purpose boiling burners fired 
exclusively by liquefied petroleum gas, for outdoor use Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/109 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Rubber hoses for LPG-powered 
equipment that is used for welding, 
cutting and related processes Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/110 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Gas-fired atmospheric burners Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/111 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Automatic forced-draught burners for 
gaseous fuels  Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/112 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  LPG-fired stoves not connected to an 
evacuation duct, for domestic use Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/113 
12 January 2010  [X ] 5.6.2 
  Gas-fired stoves connected to a 
natural draft evacuation duct Safety 24 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/114 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Ballasts for high-pressure sodium 
vapour, low-pressure sodium vapour, 
high-pressure mercury vapour and/or 
metal halide discharge lamps Safety 15 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/115 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Metal halide discharge lamps Safety 15 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/116 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  High-pressure mercury vapour 
discharge lamps Safety 15 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/117 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  High-pressure sodium vapour 
discharge lamps Safety 15 March 2010 Chile 
 
G/TBT/N/CHL/118 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
 Low-pressure sodium vapour 
discharge lamps Safety 15 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHN/714 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Microwave ovens  
(ICS:  27.010, HS:  8516) 
 Regulating the market, saving 
energy and protecting 
environment  9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) China 
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/715 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Single end tenoning woodworking 
machines with sliding table  (ICS:  79.120.10, HS:  8465) Ensuring the safety of humans 
and property 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/716 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Glass-lined equipment and its 
accessories, tower sections, pipes and pipe fittings (ICS:  71.120; 25.220.50, 
HS: 7309) Ensuring the safety of humans 
and property 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/717 8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Molding machine  
(ICS:  25.120.30, HS:  8454) Ensuring the safety of humans 
and property 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/718 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Screw type extruders for rubber and 
plastics, feeding systems and ancillary 
equipment  (ICS:  71.120; 83.200, HS:  8477) Ensuring the safety of humans 
and property 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/719 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Die face pelletizers for processing 
rubber and plastics (ICS: 71.120; 
83.200, HS: 8477) Ensuring the safety of humans 
and property 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/720 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Extruders and extrusion lines for 
processing rubber and/or plastics 
(ICS:  71.120; 83.200, HS:  8477) Ensuring the safety of humans 
and property 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/COL/141 
29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Capybara ( Hydrochaeris 
hydrochaeris ) meat Protection of human health and 
safety;  Prevention of  misleading practices 20 April 2010 
Colombia 
 
G/TBT/N/COL/142 
29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Safety devices for swimming pools To protect human life and 
health;  Consumer protection 22 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/CZE/133 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Highway speed indicators used to 
monitor observance of the road traffic 
rules Adoption of a domestic law 17 March 2010 Czech Republic 
 
G/TBT/N/CZE/134 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Devices for measuring blood pressure 
– tonometers Adoption of a domestic law 17 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/EEC/304 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Genetically modified plants (GM 
plants) for food/feed uses, food/feed 
containing or consisting of GM plants and food/feed produced from GM 
plants Guidance to applicants for 
authorisation of genetically 
modified food and feed  13 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) European Union 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/305 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Ex NC 2204: wine Prevention of misleading 
practices  15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification)  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/306 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  None To facilitate the rollout of 
wireless broadband communications particularly in 
rural areas of Europe  15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/307 21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  - This new version of the 
technical annex will increase the number of harmonised 
frequency bands that can be 
used by short-range devices 22 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/308 29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  - Halons, listed as ozone depleting 
substances in Annex A, Group II of 
the Montreal Protocol and in Annex I, 
Group III of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete 
the ozone layer; and  
- Products and equipment containing or relying on those substances, in 
particular fire extinguishers and fire 
protection systems in the defence, aviation, oil, gas and petrochemicals, 
nuclear and transport sectors Protection of the environment 30 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/309 
29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 30 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/310 
29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 30 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/311 
29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 30 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) European Union (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/EEC/312 
29 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food  Protection of human health and 
safety 30 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/FRA/107 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Construction, decorating and home 
improvement products Protection of public health 13 March 2010 
(60 days from date of notification) France  
G/TBT/N/FRA/108 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Construction, decorating and home 
improvement products Protection of public health  13 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification)  
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G/TBT/N/GEO/7 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Safety of Hazardous Industrial 
Objects  (ISC:  13.300)  Protection of human health and 
safety 1 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/GEO/8 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  "Food and Tobacco"  
(ICS:  65.160; 67) 
 Safety rules in food Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/9 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  "Unity of Measurements"  
(ICS:  65.160; 67)  Ensuring the unity of 
Measurements Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/10 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
 "Safety Rules for Petroleum Storage 
Depots"  ICS:  17.020  
 Protection of human health and 
safety Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/11 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  "Earthquake Proof  Building"   Safety of  building  Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/12 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  "Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Agents 
and Precursors" (ICS:  11.120.10) 
 Protection of human health and 
safety Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/13 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Concrete and Ferroconcrete 
Constructions  (ICS:  91.080.10;  91.080.40)   Protection of human health and 
safety Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/14 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Timber wood  
(ICS:  91.080.10;  91.080.40) The principle and rules of 
licensing the right of user on 
timber wood Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/15 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Technical Regulation "Automotive 
Vehicles" (ICS:  43. 020)  Testing of revised automotive 
vehicle assessment with  
specified requirements  Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/16 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Instruction on issuing rules of safety 
and permits (ICS:  13.110) Technical safety Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/17 
22 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Rules and Conditions for  Issuing 
Construction Permits (ICS:  13.020;  
91.020; 93.020;  91.140.40;  91.140.50) Ensuring safety Not stated 
G/TBT/N/GEO/18 
22 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Individually Designed (Handmade) 
Vehicles (ICS:  43.020; 43.100) Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment Not stated Georgia 
 
G/TBT/N/GEO/19 
22 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Electronic/Digital signature and 
electronic document  (ICS:  35.020) The state ensures safety of the 
digital signature as stipulated by the law Not stated  
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Georgia (cont'd) G/TBT/N/GEO/20 
22 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Safety regulations for the construction 
(reconstruction) and use of underground facilities not connected 
to mineral extraction (ICS:  93.060; 
01.040.13) Protection of human health and 
safety Not stated 
G/TBT/N/ISR/388 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Luminaires for road and street 
lighting (ICS: 29.140.40, 93.080.30; 
HS: 9405) Protection of human health and 
safety;  Lowering of trade 
barriers 13 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/389 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Water meters (ICS:  91.140.60;  
HS:  9026, 9028.20) Protection of human health and 
safety;  Lowering of trade barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/390 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Water meters  
(ICS:  91.140.60; HS:  9026, 9028.20) Protection of human health and 
safety;  Lowering of trade 
barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/391 18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gasoline 96 octane  
(ICS:  75.160.20; HS:  2710.11) Protection of the environment 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/392 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Automotive spare parts  
(ICS:  43.040.50; HS:  8708.94) Protection of human health and 
safety;  Lowering of trade barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/393 18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pressure cookers  
(ICS:  97.040.20, 97.040.60;  HS:  7311) Lowering of trade barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/394 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mayonnaise  
(ICS:  67.200.10; HS:  2103.90) Protection of human health and 
safety 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/395 18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cartridges for LPG  
(ICS:  23.020.30; HS:  7613, 7311, 
2711) Lowering of trade barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/396 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-alcoholic beverages  
(ICS:  67.160.20; HS:  2009; 2202) Protection of human health and 
safety;  Lowering of trade barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/397 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical syringes and needles  
(ICS:  11.040.25, 01.070; 
HS:  9018.31, 9018.32) Protection of human health and 
safety;  Lowering of trade 
barriers 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Israel  
G/TBT/N/ISR/398 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Playground equipment (ICS: 
97.200.40; HS: 9506.91, 9508) Protection of human health and 
safety 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification)  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/399 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Playground equipment (ICS: 
97.200.40; HS: 9506.91, 9508). Protection of human health and 
safety 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/400 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Playground equipment 
(ICS:  97.200.40; HS:  9506.91, 9508) Protection of human health and 
safety 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Israel (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/401 
18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Communication cables  
(ICS:  33.120.10; HS:  8544.20-60) Protection of human health and 
safety,  Lowering of trade 
barriers;  Protection of the 
environment 19 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/JAM/20 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bituminous Materials (ICS:  75.140) 
 Quality requirements  21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Jamaica 
 
G/TBT/N/JAM/21 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Transportable gas containers  
(ICS:  23.020.30)  Protection of human health and 
safety 21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/324 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radio equipment for multimedia 
broadcasting system for Personal 
Digital Assistance To establish the technical 
regulations for introduction of 
multimedia broadcasting system for Personal Digital 
Assistance 19 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/KOR/257 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Protection of consumers and 
promotion of public health 31 December 2010 
G/TBT/N/KOR/258 
8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Protection of human health and 
safety  9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/259 8 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Foods Consumer information; 
Promotion of public health 28 January 2010 (20 
days after the date of  
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/260 
19 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Grain moisture meters Consumer protection 20 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/261 
19 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products Consumer information and 
labelling; Harmonization 20 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Korea, Republic of  
G/TBT/N/KOR/262 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Protection of consumers and 
promotion of the public health 31 January 2010   
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G/TBT/N/KOR/263 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Refrigerator, Freezer, Kimchi 
Refrigerators, Air-conditioners, Washing  machines, Horizontal drum 
washing machines, Dishwashers, Dish 
driers, Rice cookers, Vacuum cleaners, Electric Fans, Air cleaners 
and Commercial refrigerators  Protection of the environment 21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
Korea, Republic of (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/KOR/264 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Consumer protection; 
Promotion of the public health 31 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/KWT/23 
7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 8 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/24 
7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 8 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/25 
7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 8 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/26 7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 8 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/27 
7 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life  8 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/28 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43.020 Complying with updated 
international standards 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/29 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43.040.20 Complying with updated 
international standards 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/30 14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyres of multi-purpose vehicles, 
trucks, buses and trailers Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/31 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyres of multi-purpose vehicles, 
trucks, buses and trailers Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) Kuwait  
G/TBT/N/KWT/32 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyres of multi-purpose vehicles, 
trucks, buses and trailers Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification)  
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G/TBT/N/KWT/33 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Underrun protective devices for truck 
and trailer (rear) Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/34 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lateral protection device of truck and 
trailer. Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/35 14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Front underrun protective devices in 
trucks Consumer safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/36 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/37 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/38 14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/39 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/41 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/KWT/42 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Kuwait (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/KWT/40 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 15 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/MEX/187 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Domestic room heaters Not stated 8 March 2010 Mexico 
 
G/TBT/N/MEX/186 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  New radial tyres Protection of human health and 
safety 22 February 2010 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/83 
14 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Maximum limits of Melamine 
permitted in Food products     Consumer Health 28 January 2010 (2 
weeks from the date 
of circulation) 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/111 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Portland Cement Protection of human health and 
safety 26 February 2010  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/109 
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G/TBT/N/PHL/112 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blended hydraulic cement with 
pozzolan Protection of human health and 
safety 26 February 2010  Philippines (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/PHL/113 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blended hydraulic cement with slag Protection of human health and 
safety 26 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/QAT/158 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cake mixes (ICS:  67.060) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection 
and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 29 March 2010(60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/159 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned mangoes (ICS:  67.080.10) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection 
and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/160 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned mixed vegetables   
(ICS: 67.080.20) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection 
and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/161 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned mushroom  (ICS: 67.080.10) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection 
and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/162 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned pear (Elagas)   
(ICS:  67.080.10) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/163 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Custard powder (ICS:  67.060) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/164 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Edible essential water – Rose water – 
flower water (ICS:  67.160) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) Qatar 
 
G/TBT/N/QAT/165 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Instant Coffee  
(ICS:  67.140.20) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification)  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/109
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G/TBT/N/QAT/166 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mixed Fruit Nectars  
(ICS:  67 .080 .10) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/167 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Stores for frozen and chilled foodstuff 
part 2 : General requirements   (ICS:  55.220) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
Saint Lucia G/TBT/N/LCA/49 
12 January 2010 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Pre-packaged products with declared 
net quantities in British Imperial Units or U.S. customary units, weights of 
non-metric denomination, measuring 
devices or instruments which  indicate only   in British Imperial units or U.S. 
customary units Boost regional and 
international trade through use of the metric system Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/SAU/114 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 28 March 2010(60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/115 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 28 March 2010, 6(60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/116 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/117 27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/118 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Protection of human life 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/119 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  The protection of motor vehicles 
against unauthorized use To maintain consumer 
protection 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/120 27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  83.160 Consumer safety 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Saudi Arabia 
 
G/TBT/N/SAU/121 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43 Consumer safety 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification)  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/109 
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G/TBT/N/SAU/122 
27 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  43 Consumer safety 28 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/123 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  83.160 Consumer safety 29 March 2010, 60 
days from the date 
of circulation. 
G/TBT/N/SAU/124 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  43 Consumer safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/125 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  83.160 Consumer safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/126 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/127 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/128 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/129 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/130 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/131 28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00)  Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Saudi Arabia 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/132 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 29 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
Sri Lanka G/TBT/N/LKA/32 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS:  9603.21 Consumer protection -  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/109
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G/TBT/N/CHE/121 
8 January 2010 [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 1 March 2010 
Switzerland 
 
G/TBT/N/CHE/122 
28 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Meat (HS:  0208) Consumer information  29 March 2010, (90 
days from date of 
notification) 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/79 
19 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fancy veneer overlaid structural 
glulam posts, Structural glulam, Fancy veneer overlaid glulam for 
decorative use, Glulam for decorative 
use (HS:  44) Consumer protection 20 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
G/TBT/N/THA/328 20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Fuels (ICS:  75.160 HS:  2710.11, 
2710.19.16, 2707.50.00, 2711.12.00, 
2711.13.00, 2711.14.90, 2711.19.00, 
2710.19.71, 2207.20.11, 2207.20.19, 3824.90.90) For economic stability and 
benefit of the promotion on 
international fuel oil trade - 
G/TBT/N/THA/329 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radiocommunication equipment  
(HS:  8526, ICS: 33.060) Technical performance and 
safety 21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/THA/330 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radiocommunication equipment 
(HS: 8526, ICS: 33.060) Technical performance and 
safety 21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/THA/331 20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Radiocommunication equipment 
(HS: 8526, ICS: 33.060) Technical performance and 
safety 21 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) Thailand 
 
G/TBT/N/THA/332 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Alcohol Beverages (ICS:  67.160.10) 
 Consumer information and 
labelling  22 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/81 
21 January 2010 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Aromatic Disinfectants – Quaternary 
Ammonium Compounds – 
Specification (1st  Revision)  (ICS:  71.100.35) Protection of human health and 
safety 13 March 2010  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/109 
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Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/44 
8 January 2010  [X ] 5.6.2 
  All products that come under 
Technical Regulations  To bring Ukraine's legislation 
in compliance with WTO norms and to fulfil the WTO 
obligations taken by Ukraine 
(paragraphs 300 of the Working Party Report) 9 March 2010, (60 
days from date of notification) 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/27 
12 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.020) Consumers safety 13 March 2010, (60 
days from date of 
notification) 
G/TBT/N/USA/510 18 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Meat and poultry products, labeling 
(ICS:  67.120) Protection of consumers and 
human health 16 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/511 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rotorcraft Structures (HS:  8202;  
ICS:  49.020,49.045 ) Protection of  human life 6 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/512 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Walk-in coolers and freezers  
(HS:  8418; ICS 13.020, 19.020, 97.130) Protection of the environment 22 March 2010 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/513 
20 January 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  School bus emergency exits  
(ICS:  43.040, 43.080) Protection of  human health 26 February 2010 
 
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