WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/94 
18 December 2008 
 (08-6225) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2008 
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of  notifications issued during the month of October 
2008, which includes a total of 105 new notifications by 26 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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Date of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/32 
13/10/2008 2.9.2 Chemical fertilizer Support development of the agriculture 
sector and to protect  human life and health 12/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/235 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Sunflower seed oil Updating of  the Argentine Food Code 13/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/236 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Mineral water Updates Argen tine food in order to ensure 
the protection of public health 03/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/237 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Soya base and dehydrated soya base U pdating of the Argentine Food Code 09/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/238 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Soft drinks Updating of the Argentine Food Code 16/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/239 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Soft drinks with added nutrients Protection of human health and practices 
that may mislead or confuse consumers 18/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/240 
01/10/2008  2.9.2 Enzymes for the food industry Updating of the Argentine Food Code 09/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/241 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Chia flour Updating of the Argentine Food Code 13/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/ARG/242 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) Protection of public health and prevent the 
illicit trafficking of these substances Not specified Argentina 
 
G/TBT/N/ARG/243 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) Protection of public health and prevention 
of the illicit traffic of these substances Not specified 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/70 
21/10/2008 5.6.2 Food, oil products, electrical equipments 
with low tension, communication facilities List of products subject to compulsory 
conformity assessment has been reduced. 
In particular, products have been reduced 
requirements of which are defined by technical regulations Not specified 
G/TBT/N/BRA/309 
20/10/2008 5.6.2 Carbon steel pipes Consumer safety 19/11/2008 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/310 
20/10/2008 2.9.2 Formaldehyde or paraform aldehyde Human health 26/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CAN/253 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Toxic substances  
(ICS: 13.020) Protection of human health and the 
environment 19/11/2008 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/254 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Toxic substances  
(ICS: 13.020) Protection of human health and the 
environment 19/11/2008  
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Comments 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/81 
10/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Cosmetic products Updating of technical standards relating to 
cosmetic products 03/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/469 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Solvent coatings for woodenware  
(ICS: 87.040) Decreasing pollution and protecting 
human health 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/470 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Water based coatings for woodenware 
(ICS: 87.040) Decreasing pollution and protecting 
human health 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/471 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Exterior wall coatings (ICS: 87. 040) Decreasing pollution and protecting 
human health 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/472 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Automobile coatings  (ICS: 87.0 40) Decreasing the pollution and protecting 
human health 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/473 2.9.2 Coatings for toys (IC S: 87.040) Decreasing pollution and protecting 
human health 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/474 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Packing symbol of dangerous goods 
(ICS:13.300) Enhancing the security of dangerous 
goods transportation and preservation 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/475 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Chemicals (ICS: 13.300) To protect the safety of personal, property 
and environment 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/476 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Steel drum - packing for yellow 
phosphorus (ICS: 13.300, 55.140) To regulate the market, facilitate trade and 
ensure personal safety 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/477 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Precautionary label for chemicals  
(ICS: 13.300) Protection of human health and safety 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/478 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Dangerous goods (IC S:13.300) Enhancing the security of dangerous 
goods transportation and preservation 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/479 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Automotive V-ribbed belts  
(ICS: 21.220.10; HS: 4010390000) To protect personal safety 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/480 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Tyre valve and core (ICS: 83.160.10) For the protection of human safety 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/481 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 Inner tube of pneumatic tyres for 
passenger cars and trucks (ICS: 83.160.10) To protect personal safety 30/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/482 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Tyre valve core  
(ICS: 83.160.10) To protect human safety 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/483 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Aircraft tyres  
(ICS: 83.160.20) To protect human safety 01/12/2008 China 
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/484 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Aircraft tyres  
(ICS: 83.160.20) To protect human safety 01/12/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/485 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Inner tube of aircraft tyres  
(ICS: 83.160.20) To protect personal safety 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/486 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Portable butane cookers and gas cylinders 
(ICS: 75.160.30) To ensure the safety of usage and regulate 
the market 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/487 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Autoclaved aerated concrete slabs  
(ICS: 91.100.30) Safety 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/488 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Concrete admixtures (ICS: 91.100.30) Regulating the market 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/489 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Seamless steel tubes for gas cylinder 
(ICS:77.140.75) Safety 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/490 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Steel plates and strips for welded gas 
cylinders (ICS: 77.140.75) Safety 01/12/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/491 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Low alloy steel plates for low temperature 
pressure vessels (ICS: 77.140.50; HS: 
7208, 7225) Safety 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/COL/119 
01/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Starters for high pressure sodium bulbs; 
starters for fluorescent lamps;  automatic 
light dimmers;  manual light dimmers;  self-regulated or CWA electromagnetic ballasts etc. National security and environmental 
protection 24/12/2008 
Colombia 
G/TBT/N/COL/120 
15/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Spirits;  brandy;  cognac;  gin and geneva;  
liqueurs and cordials (aniseed, crèmes);  pisco;  rum;  singani;  tequila;  spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape 
marc;  vodka; whisky and other spirituous 
beverages Prevention of practices liable to mislead 
consumers 09/01/2009 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/125 
27/10/2008 2.9.2 Self-contained hou sehold refrigeration 
appliances (HS 8418; ICS 97.040.30) Environmental protection and electrical 
energy saving 26/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/213 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Ro-Ro passenger ships Protection of human health and safety 02/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/214 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Machinery for application of pesticides 
(agricultural, horticultural and forestry 
machinery) (HS: 8432, 8433, 8434, 8435, 
8436, 8437) Protection of human life and of the 
environment 01/01/2009 European 
Communities 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/215 
07/10/2008 2.9.2 Cosmetic products Protec tion of human health 06/12/2008  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/216 
10/10/2008 5.6.2 Chemical substances (on their own, in 
preparations or in articles) To provide clarity to registrants and 
enforcement authorities on the type of justification that can be used to omit 
certain tests 09/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/217 
13/10/2008 2.9.2 Sunscreen products Protection of human health 12/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/218 
15/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Construction products, i. e. products or kits 
placed on the market for incorporation in a 
permanent manner in construction works To enhance and ensure free circulation 
and use of construction products in the 
Internal Market 13/01/2009 
G/TBT/N/EEC/219 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Antraquinone (plant protection products 
active substance) To protect human health and the 
environment 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/220 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Bone oil (plant protection products active 
substance) To protect human health and the 
environment. 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/221 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Carbon monoxide (plant protection 
products active substance) To protect human health and the 
environment 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/222 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Sulphuric acid (plant protection products 
active substance) To protect human health and the 
environment 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/223 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Flurprimidol (pesticide active substa nce) To protect human health and the 
environment 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/224 
22/10/2008 2.9.2 Nicotine (plant protection products active 
substance) To protect human health and the 
environment 21/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/225 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 15 pesticide active substances To protect human health and the 
environment 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/226 
22/10/2008 2.9.2 CN 1509-1510 – Olive oil, olive pomace 
oil Consumer information, prevention of 
deceptive practices 21/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/227 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 In vitro diagnostic Medical Devices as 
defined in Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro 
diagnostic medical devices Technical progress; Insertion on this 
occasion of corrections, clarifications and 
refinements; Protection of human health. 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/228 
27/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Simple set top boxes (digital converters) Fight against climate change, increase of  
energy efficiency in the EU 26/12/2008 European 
Communities (cont'd)
 
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/229 
27/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fluorescent lamps without integrated 
ballast, high intensity discharge lamps, 
and ballasts and luminaires able to operate 
such lamps Fight against climate change, increase of  
energy efficiency in the EU 26/12/2008  
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European 
Communities (cont'd) 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/230 27/10/2008 2.9.2 Foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to 
gluten Protection of human health 26/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/FIN/31 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Parachutes Harmonization; Removes potential trade 
restrictions within the internal market 16/01/2009 Finland 
 
G/TBT/N/FIN/32 
22/10/2008 2.9.2 Hang glider, paraglider, device, weight-
shift controlled ultralight aeroplane, 
powered parachute Harmonization; Removes potential trade 
restrictions within the internal market 16/01/2009 
Hungary G/TBT/N/HUN/22 
27/10/2008 2.9.2 Fire safety technical specifications of 
establishing, converting, expanding and 
operating facilities producing, storing and using biogas, bio ethanol, bio diesel fire safety technical specifications to be 
complied with in the course of 
establishing, converting, expanding and operating facilities producing, storing and using biogas, bio ethanol, bio diesel 15/12/2008 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/20 
15/10/2008 2.9.2 Safety Shoes consist of three standards as 
follows: SNI: 12-7079-2005, HS: 6403.40.00.00; SNI: 12-7037-2004, HS: 6403.40.00.00;  and SNI: 12-0111-1987, 
HS: 6403.40.00.00. Consumer protection;  Increase the quality 
of  products; fair trade competitions. 14/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/238 
13/10/2008 2.9.2 Cylinder for lock  
(ICS: 97.180; HS:  8301.60) Protection of human health 12/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/239 
13/10/2008 2.9.2 Gas-oil for heating  
(ICS: 75.160.20; HS: 2710) Protection of human health and lowering 
of trade barriers 12/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/240 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Fire fighting equipment (ICS: 13.220.10, 
21.120.10;  HS: 8424.10) Protection of human life and lowering of 
trade barriers 30/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/241 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Ground paprika  
(ICS: 67.220.10;  HS: 0904.20) Protection of human health 30/12/2008 Israel 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/242 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Gully and manhole tops (HS: 7325.99.50) Protection of human life 30/12/2008 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/270 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Plastic manufactured goods; hot-water 
bottle from non-rigid plastic,  electric appliances; air conditioners stipulated by the Household Goods Quality Labelling Law Consumer safety 01/12/2008  
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G/TBT/N/JPN/271 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Radio equipment for digital satellite 
broadcasting system To establish the technical regulations for 
introduction of the advanced digital satellite broadcasting system 30/12/2008 
Japan (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/JPN/272 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Soy Sauce (Shoyu) Approval of Minister of Health, Welfare 
and Labour will not be  required in order 
to label “low sodium foods” after the 
revision has been completed 30/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/KEN/124 
30/10/2008 2.10.1 Tobacco products  
(HS:  240310; ICS:  65.160) Protection of health of the consumer Not specified 
G/TBT/N/KEN/125 
30/10/2008 2.10.1 Milk and Milk products Protection of  health of the consumer Not specified 
G/TBT/N/KEN/126 
30/10/2008 2.9.2 Edible fats; (HS:  1502.00.10, 1504.20, 
1504.30; ICS:  67.200.10) Protection of consumer’s safety and health 29/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/KEN/127 
30/10/2008 2.9.2 Edible fats;  
(HS:  1515, 1516; ICS:  67.200.10) Health and safety of the consumer 29/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/KEN/128 
30/10/2008 2.9.2 Edible fats  
(HS:  1502, 1504; ICS:  67.200.10) Protection of consumer’s safety and health 29/12/2008 Kenya 
 
G/TBT/N/KEN/129 
30/10/2008 2.10.1 Legal Axle Limit  
(ICS:  43.080, HS: 8716) Protection of human life Not specified 
G/TBT/N/KOR/187 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Lift (Elevator); escalator Consumer Safety 25/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/188 
15/10/2008 2.9.2 GM foods and GM food additiv es Consumer information 14/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/189 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Medical devices To benefit patients in the treatment or 
diagnosis of rare diseases 20/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/KOR/190 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Food products - Not specified Korea, Republic 
of 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   G/TBT/N/KOR/191 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Television (HS: 8528.72.1010, 1020, 
2010, 2020, 3010, 3020), Computer (HS: 
8471.50.1000), Monitor (HS: 
8528.51.1000, 9000), Printer (HS: 8443.32.1010, 1030), Multi-Function Device (HS: 8443.31.1010, 1030), Set Top Box (HS: 8528.71.2090), Microwave Oven For the purpose of environment protection 
by encouraging adoption of energy 
efficient products with low standby power 30/11/2008  
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G/TBT/N/KOR/192 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 Foods Protection of consumers and promotion of 
public health 20/12/2008 Korea, Republic 
of (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/193 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Batteries, Digital door lock, Bicycles 
subject to the Self-Regulatory Safety Confirmation system Consumer protection 30/12/2008 
Kyrgyz 
Republic, The G/TBT/N/KGZ/11 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 All tariff numbers in chapters 1-23 of the 
working tariff code are included To ensure the safety of handling raw 
foods and food products during production and processing 01/12/2008 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/21 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 2106909000; 2203 ;  2204; 20.09; 2205; 
2206; 2207100000;  2208 Protection of human health and prevention 
of misleading practices 23/12/2008 
Slovenia 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/69 
21/10/2008 2.9.2 ICS: 75.100 Safety, c onsumer protection 01/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHE/102 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Telecommunication equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment To introduce the new European template 
for radio interface regulations and changes in the radio interface regulation (according to CEPT/ECC 
recommendations and decisions) 01/12/2008 
Switzerland 
 
G/TBT/N/CHE/103 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Active substances:Difenacoum (CAS No  
56073-07-5); IPBC (CAS No 55406-53-
6); K-HDO (CAS No 66603-10-9); 
Propiconazole (CAS No 60207-90-1); Carbondioxid (CAS No 124-38-9); Thiamethoxam (CAS No 153719-23-4) Placing on the market of biocidal products 02/12/2008 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/64 
27/10/2008 2.9.2 Incandescent lamps for general service  Protection of the environment 26/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/281 
02/10/2008 2.9.2 Lighting and similar equipment  
(HS: 9405, ICS: 33.100.10) Safety and consumer protection 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/282 
21/10/2008 2.9.2' Beverages (ICS:  67.160.10) It  is deemed necessary for the Public 
Health Minister to revise the warning labels on alcoholic beverages contains in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Act B.E. 2551 (2008). 20/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/283 
21/10/2008 2.9.2' Plugs and Socket-Outlets (HS: 8547, ICS: 
29.120.30) Safety and consumer protection Not specified Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/284 
21/10/2008 2.9.2' Ceramic ware and enamelware for use 
with food (ICS: 81.060.20 HS: 6912 ) Consumer Protection Not specified  
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United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/14 
31/10/2008 5.6.2 Lubricating oils (ICS:  75.100)  Protection of Environment 30/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/421 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Children’s products (HS: 9503;  
ICS: 77.120, 97.200, CA.001) Protection of human health 22/10/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/422 
03/10/2008 3.2 Milk  (HS: 4-1; ICS: 67.10 0) Consumer protection 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/423 
03/10/2008 2.9.2 Buses (HS: 8703, 8702, 8705; ICS:  
43.080, 43.040, 13.040, 19.020, 19.040, 43.060) Consumer safety 01/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/424 
15/10/2008 2.9.2 Plants, plant products  (HS: 6-1, 0602, 
4403;  ICS:  13.020, 79.020) Environmental protection 08/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/425 
27/10/2008 2.9.2 Microwave ovens (HS: 8516.50; ICS: 
97.040, 19.020) Energy conservation 31/12/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/426 
27/10/2008 3.2 Motor vehicles (HS: 8407.10-90; ICS: 
43.060, 13.020, 13.040) Protection of the environment 19/11/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/427 
27/10/2008 3.2 Off-road engines (HS: 8467.81, 8433.11-
20) (ICS: 97.180, 13.020, 13.040) Protection of the environment 19/11/2008 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/428 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 Cribs, pacifiers (HS: 9403.50, 3925.90.16;  
ICS: 97.140, 97.190, 19.020, CA.001) Protection of human life and health 21/11/2008 
Uruguay G/TBT/N/URY/4 
31/10/2008 2.9.2 (Helianthus annuus L.), (Zea mays L.), 
Oryza sativa L; (Sorghum bicolor; S. 
bicolor x S. sudanenese; Sorghum 
sudanense; Glycine max L.) To encourage the production and use of 
better seeds of proven identity and high 
quality 10/11/2008 
 
 
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