WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/49 
2 March 2005 
 (05-0908) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2005 
 
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 2005, which includes a total of 59 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  
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Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/1 
28/01/2005 2.9.2 State Aid Not specified 17/04/2005 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/1 
14/01/2005 5.6.2 Toasters, Room Heaters, Insulated Flexible 
Cables & Cords, Adjustable Working Lamps & 
Desk Lamps, Fluorescent, Ceiling roses, Pattern Holders, Plugs, Socket outlets, Adaptors, Multi-
Socket, ext. wire on reels, Small ceremonial 
lights, Exhaust fans, Water heaters, Fuses (Cartridge 13A), Miniature circuit breakers, Irons, 
Mixers, Blenders, Hair Dryers, Microwave 
Ovens, Kettles and Vacuum Cleaners. To protect national economy interests from 
inferior products, improve the safety and 
quality of the regulated products and upgrade the importing procedures. 29/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/2 
14/01/2005 2.9.2 Air conditioners, house refrigerators, refrigerator-
freezers and freezers To protect the economic interests of 
consumers by providing information on 
products. 10/01/2005 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/162 
13/01/2005 2.9.2 Wheat flour (HS:  1101.00) Protection of the consumers, prevention of 
deceptive practices and labelling 
requirements 28/02/2005 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/42 
06/01/2005 2.9.2 Pesticides for domestic and sanitary use Health 10/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/43 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 Food Health 20/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/44 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 Food Health 20/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/45 
21/01/2005 2.9.2 Toys Health and safety 28/03/2005 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/64 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Vehicles of category M1, M2 and N1, powered by 
positive-ignition engines or compression-ignition 
engines, having a maximum gross mass no more 
than 3.5t, and the maximum designed speed no less than 50km/h. (HS:  8702, 8703 and 8704;  
ICS:  13.040.50) To protect the environment. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/65 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Battery powered and internal combustion engine 
powered industrial trucks for explosive atmospheres (ICS:  29.260.20) To protect human health and safety. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/66 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Disc separator, tubular separator, multichamber 
separator for industry uses (ICS:  73.100) To protect human safety and health. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/67 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Centrifuges for industry uses (ICS:  73.100) To protect human safety or health. 11/03/2005  
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China G/TBT/N/CHN/68 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Glass vessels used for filling with food, drinking 
water etc. (HS:  7013;  ICS:  67.250, 81.040.30) To protect human safety and health. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/69 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Centrifugal pump for fresh water (ICS: 23.080;  
HS:  8413) To regulate pump market and save energy. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/70 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Fans (HS:  8414;  ICS:  23.120) To regulating fan market and save energy. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/71 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Copper concentrate, lead concentrate, zinc 
concentrate, lead and zinc  bulk concentrate, tin 
concentrate, nickel concentrate, cobalt-sulphur concentrate (HS: 2603, 2604, 2605, 2607, 2608, 
2609;  ICS:  77.150.99) To protect environment and maintain 
ecological equilibrium. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/72 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 All pre-packaged alcoholic beverage 
(ICS:  67.160.10) To protect consumers' benefit, prevent 
cheating and maintain fair trade. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/73 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Motorcycles and Mopeds (ICS: 13.040.50;  
HS:  8711) To protect the environment. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/74 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Motorcycles and Mopeds (ICS: 13.040.50;  
HS:  8711) To protect the environment. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/75 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Vehicles equipped with positive-ignition gasoline 
engines and their maximum mass is greater than 
3500kg (HS: 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, 8706, 8707, 8708, 8709;  ICS:  13.040.50) To protect the environment. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/76 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Vehicles equipped with positive-ignition gasoline 
engines and their maximum mass is greater than 
3500kg (HS: 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, 8706, 8707, 8708, 8709;  ICS:  13.040.50) To protect the environment. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/77 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Food additive Xylitol (ICS: 67.220.20) To construct uniform quality requirements 
and methods of test and inspection, prevent 
deceptive practices and service for fair trade. 11/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/78 
21/01/2005 2.9.2 Cigarettes (ICS: 65.160) Protection of human health 22/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/79 
21/01/2005 2.9.2 Chemicals To protect human health and environment. 22/03/2005 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/61 
05/01/2005 2.9.2 Preserved sardines (tariff heading 1604.13.00.00) Protection of human health 17/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/COL/62 
06/01/2005 2.9.2 Primary cells and primary batteries, Manganese 
dioxide, Alkaline, Cylindrical cells 
(85.06.10.91.00, 85.06.10.99.00, 85.06.80.10.00 and 85.06.10.11.00) To prevent practices likely to mislead 
consumers. 02/04/2005  
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Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/63 
19/01/2005 2.10.1 LPG cylinders, LPG tanks (73.11.00.10.00, 
73.11.00.90.00, 73.11.00, 39.23.30.10.00 and 
39.23.30.90.90) Protection of persons and property and 
conservation of the environment Not 
applicable 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/50 
05/01/2005 2.9.2 Concrete (Light concrete and structural concrete) DS/EN 206-1 is a part of the transition from 
national standards to harmonised European 
standards. DS 2426 has been necessary due 
to passages in DS/EN 206-1 stating that specific rules should be worked out 
nationally. 05/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/DNK/51 
05/01/2005 2.9.2 Concrete (Light concrete and structural concrete) DS/EN 206-1 is a part of the transition from 
national standards to harmonised European 
standards. DS 2426 has been necessary due 
to passages in DS/EN 206-1 stating that specific rules should be worked out 
nationally. 05/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/DNK/52 
07/01/2005 2.9.2 Waste packaging for metal, plastic and wood Improving the collecting of waste wood, 
metal and plastic packaging from primarily industry, but also to some extend households. 
Complying with the collecting and recycling 
targets set-out in the amended packaging directive 2004/12/EF. 07/03/2005 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/76 
13/01/2005 2.9.2 Pre-packaged products: Still wine, yellow wine, 
sparkling wine, liqueur wine, aromatized wine, spirits, soluble coffee, white sugar (ICS: 55.020) The EC consumer protection legislation is 
much more comprehensive, notably concerning unit pricing, than it was at the 
introduction of the sizes regulation. For wine, 
spirits, soluble coffee and white sugar cost elements justify maintaining size regulation. 14/03/2005 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/37 
13/01/2005 2.9.2 Pressure equipment This Order amends the Order which lays 
down the rules governing the use, maintenance, repair and modification of 
pressure equipment which, by its nature, 
presents a significant potential risk. 15/02/2005  
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Ghana G/TBT/N/GHA/1 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 All consumer electrical  and electronic products 
e.g. household appliances, IT equipment, lighting 
products (43.040.10), used motor vehicles (43.020), motor vehicle tyres (83.160.10), 
automatic glass (81.040.30), vehicle spare parts 
(43.040), motor vehicle batteries (29.220.20), gas appliances (75.200), toys (97.200.50), galvanized 
steel, bars, sheets;  alcoholic and Non-alcoholic 
beverages (67.160.10 & 67.120.20), 
pharmaceuticals (11.120), ce ramics (71. 100.35), 
pyrotechnic products (71.100.30), arms and ammunitions (95.020), building materials 
(91.100), petroleum products (75.080), LPG 
cylinders and accessories (23.020.30), and used 
goods. Protection of human health and safety 14/03/2005 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/76 
25/01/2005 2.9.2 Polymer modified bitumen sheets 
(ICS: 91.100.50, 91.120.30;  HS: 2715) Consumer safety 26/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/77 
25/01/2005 2.9.2 Gas oil for diesel engines (ICS: 75.160.20;  
HS:  2710.19.10) Consumer protection and safety and 
environmental protection 26/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/78 
25/01/2005 2.9.2 Ophthalmic lenses (ICS: 11.040.70;  
HS: 9001.40-50) Consumer health 26/03/2005 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/133 
07/01/2005 2.9.2 Motor vehicles (HS: 87.01-08, 87.11, 87.14 and 
87.16) To improve safety and environmental 
protection performance of vehicles. 28/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/134 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 Small-scale Wind Turbine Systems T echnical standards fo r Small-scale Wind 
Turbine Systems whose output is less than 
20kW need to be defined for the purpose of 
preventing global warming, etc. 18/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/135 
21/01/2005 2.9.2 Hydroelectric Power Generation Systems Technical standards for Small-scale 
Hydroelectric Power Generation Systems 
whose output is less than 10kW need to be 
defined for the purpose of preventing global warming, etc. 21/03/2005 
Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/82 
04/01/2005 2.9.2 Livestock products for human consumption, in 
particular milk and dairy products, meat and meat 
products, egg products, etc. Provision of consumer information 05/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/83 
04/01/2005 2.9.2 8 items including windshield washer fluids for 
automobiles;  engine antifreeze coolants;  motor 
vehicle brake fluids;  safety glasses for road-
vehicles;  inline roller skates;  children's scooters;  BB guns;  and gas lighters. Article 11 of Quality Management Promotion 
and Consumer Product Safety Act 04/01/2005  
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Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/84 
12/01/2005 2.9.2 Herbal medicines To improve quality of circulating herbal 
Medicines and protect consumers from 
contamination of pesticide residues and heavy metals. 02/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/85 
19/01/2005 2.9.2 Fuel dispensers, LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) 
dispensers and oil meters Technical specifications being revised on 
fuel dispensers, LPG dispensers and oil 
meters will be harmonized with relevant international recommendations, which would 
contribute to the improvement of quality and 
removal of technical barriers. 26/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/86 
19/01/2005 2.9.2 Graduated tanks To improve quality of the mentioned 
measuring instruments. 16/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/87 
19/01/2005 2.9.2 Tank lorries Technical specifications being revised on 
tank lorries will be harmonized with relevant 
international recommendations, which would 
contribute to the improvement of quality and removal of technical barriers. 16/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/88 
25/01/2005 2.9.2 Passenger vehicles Protection of the environment and human 
health;  energy conservation;  improvement 
of energy efficiency. 31/03/2005 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/104 
07/01/2005 2.9.2 Telecommunications To establish the procedures necessary for the 
conformity assessment of standards within 
the competence of the Ministry of 
Communications and Transport (SCT)-COFETEL. 17/02/2005 
Norway G/TBT/N/NOR/4 
04/01/2005 2.9.2 Genetically modified organisms To establish conditions enabling the transport 
and import of genetically modified organisms 
without the prior approval, to secure labelling 
of all GMOs and to implement the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on 
Biological Diversity. 28/02/2005 
Panama G/TBT/N/PAN/29 
06/01/2005 2.9.2 Other petroleum products (ICS: 75.140) To establish the requirements for original 
asphalt cements graded by viscosity at 60°C 
and modified asphalt cements used as a 
cementing material in road surface 
construction and treatment. Immediately 
 G/TBT/N/PAN/30 
06/01/2005 2.9.2 Metrology and measurement.  Measurement of 
electrical quantities (ICS: 17.220.20) To establish the mechanical and electrical 
requirements, inter alia , for alternating-
current meters for active energy (classes 0.5, 
1 and 2) and to protect human safety. Immediately  
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Panama G/TBT/N/PAN/31 
06/01/2005 2.9.2 Metrology and measurement.  Measurement of 
fluid flow in general (ICS: 17.120.01) To establish the minimum requirements for 
liquid fuel pumps installed at any point of 
sale to the public and the verification to which they are subject in Panama and to 
prevent deceptive practices. 25/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/PAN/32 
06/01/2005 2.9.2 Other animal products (ICS: 67.120.20) To establish the physical and microbiological 
characteristics of loose and packaged eggs 
for consumption and to protect consumer health and safety. Immediately 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/31 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Poultry meat products (ICS: 67.120) Consumer protection 17/02/2005 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/43 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 Not specified The aim of th e amendment is to clarify and 
correct the existing prov isions, to increase 
safety for disabled passengers, to facilitate 
testing of vehicles and equipment, and to reduce manufacturing cost s for certain buses. 29/03/2005 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/168 
12/01/2005 2.9.2 Protection against harmful goods  
(HS: 84, 85, 94, 95, 96;  ICS: 13.300) Consumer protection 13/03/2005 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/93 
07/01/2005 2.9.2 Gasoline (HS Chapter 2710;  ICS:  13.040). Protection of environment 03/02/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/94 
10/01/2005 2.9.2 Human drug products (HS Chapter 3003; 
ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health 05/04/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/95 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 Mattresses/sets (HS Chapter 9404;  ICS: 13.220) Protection of human life and health 29/03/2005 
 G/TBT/N/USA/96 
18/01/2005 2.9.2 Bedclothes (HS Chapter 6208;  ICS: 13.220) Protection of human life and health 14/03/2005 
 
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