WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/60 
23 January 2006 
 (06-0290) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 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 
December 2005, which includes a total of 68 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/60 
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/AUS/44 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 All foods carrying nutrition content claims, 
health claims and related claims Protection of public health and safety;  
provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to 
make informed choices; and prevention 
of misleading or deceptive conduct. 22/02/2006 
Australia 
G/TBT/N/AUS/45 
13/12/2005 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically produced) 
foods sold in Australia / New Zealand. To ensure that adequate information is 
provided about the origin of food 
products to enable consumers to make informed choices. 13/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/CAN/151 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment  
(ICS:  33.060, 33.070) Protection of the network 03/03/2006 
G/TBT/N/CAN/152 
19/12/2005 2.9.2 Hydraulic, electric, and light vehicle brake 
systems (ICS:  43.040.40) Protection of human safety Not stated Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/153 
16/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Human Cells, Tissues and Organs for 
Transplantation (ICS:  11.040) Protection of human health and safety 23/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/161 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Magnetic switches with reed as switch 
component used in intruder alarm systems 
(ICS:  13.310;  HS:  8531) Protection of human safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/162 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear 
(ICS:  29.130.20;  HS:  853620, 853630, 
853641, 853649, 853650) Protection of human health, life and 
property safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/163 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Tractors and machinery for agriculture and 
forestry (ICS:  65.060;  HS:  8701) Protection of human health and safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/164 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Tractors, machinery for agriculture and 
forestry, powered lawn and garden 
equipment  (ICS:  01.080.20, 65.060.01;  HS:  8701 Protection of human safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/165 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Tower cranes  
(ICS:  53.020.20;  HS:  8426) Protection of human safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/166 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Compression ignition engine  
(ICS:  13.040.50;  27.020;  HS:  8408) Protection of the environment and 
human life 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/167 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Compression ignition engine  
(ICS:  13.040.50;  27.020  HS:  8408) Protection of the environment and 
human life 30/01/2006 China, the 
People's 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/CHN/168 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Earth-moving machinery  
(ICS:  53.100  HS:  8701,  8706,  8707) Protection of human safety 30/01/2006   G/TBT/GEN/N/60
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G/TBT/N/CHN/169 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Tubes used in petrochemical engineering, 
seamless steel tubes for heat exchanger and pressure tube. 
(ICS:  77.140.75;  HS:  7304) Protection of  human safety and health 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/170 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Inert fire extinguishing agent, IG-01, IG-100, 
IG-55 and IG-541 (ICS: 13.220;  HS:  8424) Protection of human safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/171 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Cabinet high-pressure carbon dioxide, FM-
200, nitrogen, argon, HFC-23 gas fire 
extinguishing equipment 
(ICS:  13.220;  HS:  8424) Protection of human safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/172 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Early suppression fast response (ESFR) 
automatic sprinklers, pressure switch, 
grooved couplings and fittings, extended coverage sprinklers, drencher head  (ICS:  13.220;  HS:  8424) Protection of human and property safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/173 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Vehicles of category N, but not applicable to 
external rearview mirror and its connecting fittings, antennas and external luggage rack (ICS:  43;  HS:  8704) Protection of human safety 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/CHN/174 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Leather, fur and their products used in daily 
life, such as leather, fur, leather shoes, leather and fur garments, leather products, etc., not 
include the leather products used in industrial 
and special sectors Protection of human health 30/01/2006 China, the 
People's Republic of 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/175 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Spectacle lenses, assembled spectacle lenses, 
sunglasses and driver’s protective spectacles   (ICS:  11.040.70,13.340.20; HS:  90015099, 90014099, 90049090, 90041000, 90015091) Protection of  human safety 30/01/2006 
Czech 
Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/111 
15/12/2005 2.9.2 Vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, 
fortification of foodstuffs with food supplements To give the maximum permissible 
quantities of vitamins and minerals accepted in the Czech Republic since 2001; to lay down the conditions for the 
fortification of foodstuffs with food 
supplements (vitamins and minerals). 15/02/2006 
Egypt G/TBT/N/EGY/1 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Food products Health a nd consumer protection 12/02/2006  G/TBT/GEN/N/60 
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G/TBT/N/EGY/2 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Food products Health a nd consumer protection 12/02/2006 Egypt 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/EGY/3 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Chemical, textile and engineering pr oducts Harmonization, safety and consumer 
protection 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/EEC/95 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Foods for particular nutritional uses To ensure a high level of protection of 
public health and the free circulation of products. 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/EEC/96 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Food supplements To ensure a high level of protection of 
public health and the free circulation of products. 30/01/2006 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/97 
22/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fireworks and other pyrotechnic articles  
(HS:  3604) To ensure the free movement of 
pyrotechnic products within the EU; improving the overall protection of consumers and professionals; 
contributing to the reduction of 
accidents; harmonising the safety requirements applicable in the different Member States. 20/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/120 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Road vehicles crash protection and restraint 
systems (ICS:  43.040.80;  HS: 94.01.20) Consumer safety 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/121 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Beds  
(ICS:  97.140;  HS:  9403.50) Consumer safety and protection 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/122 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Children's toys  
(ICS:  97.200.50;  HS:  Chapter 95) Consumer safety 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/123 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Fruit products  
(ICS:  67.080.10; HS:  2007) Public health 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/124 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Household refrigerating appliances  
(ICS:  97.040.30;  HS: 8418.10-29) Environment and consumer protection 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/ISR/125 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Doors - locking devices  
(ICS:  91.190;  HS:  8301) Consumer protection 12/02/2006 Israel 
G/TBT/N/ISR/126 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Steam boilers  
(ICS:  27.060.30;  HS: 8402) Consumer safety 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/JPN/157 
05/12/2005 2.9.2 Fertilizers  
(HS:  3104, 3105) To meet the current needs of farmers 
and to reflect technological advance. 10/02/2006 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/158 
22/12/2005 2.9.2 Processed foods Protection of the consumers’ interest by 
providing appropriate information 02/03/2003   G/TBT/GEN/N/60
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Japan 
(cont'd)  G/TBT/N/JPN/159 22/12/2005 2.9.2 Microwave oven (HS:  8516.50 );  Heavy 
duty vehicle (HS:  8701, 8702, 8704) To promote rationalization of use of 
energy 20/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/KEN/20 
07/12/2005 2.9.2 Marine Paints   
(HS:  3208, 3209;  ICS:  87.040) Protection of human health and the 
environment 05/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/KEN/21 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 Marine paints  
(HS:  3208, 3209;  ICS:  87.040) Protection of human health and the 
environment 06/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/KEN/22 
07/12/2005 2.9.2 Marine Paints  
(HS:  3208, 3209;  ICS:  87.040) Protection of human health and the 
environment 05/02/2006 Kenya 
G/TBT/N/KEN/23 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 Zinc Phosphate weldable primer  
(HS:  3208, 3209;  ICS:  87.040) Protection of human health and the 
environment 06/02/2006 
Korea, 
Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/100 
19/12/2005 2.9.2 Livestock products for human consumption, 
in particular milk and milk products, meat and meat products, and egg products, etc. Provision of consumer information 17/02/2006 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/7 
21/12/2005 5.6.2 All products covered under previous 
notifications G/TBT/N/KWT/1 to 6 Streamlining of conformity assessment 
procedures in compliance with Articles 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and ISO/IEC Guide 60, ISO/IEC 17011, 17025, 17050-1 and 17020. 17/02/2006 
Mongolia G/TBT/N/MNG/1 
15/12/2005 2.10.1 Imported alcohol drinks Safety  of products, which may harm the 
public interests, human health, the environment or safety of nations, and to 
prevent the supply of deceptive products 
into the market. Not specified  G/TBT/GEN/N/60 
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New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/25 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 All foods carrying nutrition content claims, 
health claims and related claims. To have regard to the policy principles 
enunciated by the Ministerial Council, in particular that any intervention to permit 
nutrition, health or related claims 
should: (i) enable the responsible use of scientifically valid nutrient, health and related claims; (ii) be cost-effective overall; (iii) contain a process of substantiation that aligns levels of 
scientific evidence with the level of 
claims along the theoretical continuum of claims, at minimum costs to the community; (iv) draw on the best elements of international regulatory 
systems for nutrition, health and related 
claims;  and (v) allow for effective 
monitoring and effective enforcement
. 22/02/2006 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/46 
22/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) pipes  
(ICS:  23.040.20) Consumer protection 28/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/QAT/1 
01/12/2005 0.0896
06481 Food products 
-Grape juice (ICS:  67.160 ). 
-Canned fruits cocktail (ICS:  67.080 ). -Table olives ( ICS:  67.200 ). To maintain quality of these products, 
consumer protection and marketing 
relation of G.C.C. country. 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/QAT/2 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Labelling  
(ICS:  55.020) To enable consumers to be better 
informed about the products, improve the safety and quality of the products. 30/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/QAT/3 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Cars (safety and testing);  Tires; Rear mirrors 
in cars;  Children's safety chairs in cars;  Speed limits  Car upholstery;  Brake fluid To maintain quality of vehicles, 
environmental issues, consumer protection, and marketing relations with GCC neighbours. 30/01/2006 Qatar 
G/TBT/N/QAT/4 
01/12/2005 2.10.1 Toys  
(ICS:  97.200.50) To enable consumers to be better 
informed about the products and safety of children 30/01/2006   G/TBT/GEN/N/60
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South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/53 
01/12/2005 2.9.2 Asbestos that includes amosite, chrysotile, 
crocidolite, fibrous actinolite, fibrous anthophyllite, fibrous tremolite or any 
mixture containing any of these materials, 
any mixture, product, component or material to which asbestos has been added in a concentration of one per cent or more by weight or area. To protect human health and the 
environment. 31/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/SWE/60 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Constructions BKR, 1:5; Administrative adaptation of 
the Design Regulations to the provisions concerning applicability of Eurocodes 
(published in EBS). BKR, 3:5 and 3:8; 
modification of load effects based on long-term measurements of snow depths and temperatures. 13/02/2006 
Sweden 
G/TBT/N/SWE/61 
22/12/2005 2.9.2 Navigational equipment To implement chapter V in SOLAS and 
the EC directives that include rules on navigational equipment and to create Swedish provisions regarding safety of 
navigation and navi gational equipment 
in order to enhance maritime safety. 20/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/26 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 Dehydrated and Preserved packaged food 
products To meet consumer demand and to foster 
better understanding of the nutritional 
contents of  packaged foods 15/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/27 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 One-time-use manganese-zinc batteries and 
non-button alkaline manganese batteries (CCC-code:  85061021006, 8506109002) Resource conservation and waste 
reduction 06/02/2006 Chinese 
Taipei 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/28 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Laser speedometers  
(HS:  809 239) To establish metrological control of this 
type of speedometers to ensure accuracy in its results to be used for purpose of highway safety. 12/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/THA/187 
02/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Solvent  
(HS Chapter: 3814;  ICS: 87.060.30) Environmental and health protection 31/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/THA/188 
02/12/2005 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Solvent  
(HS Chapter:  3814;  ICS:  87.060.30) Environmental and health protection 31/01/2006 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/189 
02/12/2005 5.6.2 Conformity assessment 
(ICS:  03.120.20) Trade facilitation 31/01/2006  G/TBT/GEN/N/60 
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G/TBT/N/USA/157 
08/12/2005 2.9.2 Pesticide 
(HS Chapter  3808;  ICS:  65) Protection of  human life and health 06/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/158 
09/12/2005 2.9.2 Alcohol beverages   
(HS Chapter 22;  ICS:  67.160). Prevent deceptive practices to protect 
consumers 06/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/159 
14/12/2005 3.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS:  Chapter 87; ICS:  13.040) To protect the environment 25/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/160 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Railroad passenger equipment  
(HS:  8530;  ICS:  13.200) To protect human safety 17/02/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/161 
14/12/2005 2.9.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS:  Chapter 8408;  ICS:  13.040). To protect the environment 09/01/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/162 
15/12/2005 2.9.2 Human Drug Products   
(HS: Chapter 3003;  ICS: 11) Protection of human health 09/03/2006 
G/TBT/N/USA/163 
19/12/2005 2.9.2 Fuel and Fuel Additives  
(HS Chapter 2710;  ICS 13) Protection of the environment 13/02/2006 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/164 
19/12/2005 2.9.2 Air Brake Systems  (HS:  8703;  ICS:  43). Protection of human life 14/04/2006 
Venezuela G/TBT/N/VEN/35 
06/12/2005 2.9.2 HS tariff subheadings   7213.10 and 72 14.20 Building and construction safety March 2006 
 
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