WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/TBT/GEN/N/125 
16 September 2011 
 (11-4435) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MAY 2011  
 
 
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 May 
2011, which includes a total of 86 new notifications by 27 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/125 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/261 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Wine products To update existing legislation Not stated 
Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/262 
12 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  The active ingredient endosulfan and 
its formulated products. Protection of human health and 
the environment 21 June 2011 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/71 
6 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  The regulation covers commodities 
specified under CNFEA Product Code 
2204, 2205, 2206, 2207 and 2208. Protection of human health and 
safety 5 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/72 
25 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS 0407 00 (Birds' eggs in shell) Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 24 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/73 
25 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  On Approving Technical Regulation 
On the Requirements to Food 
Supplements Protection of human health and 
safety 24 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/224 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fermented Soybean Paste, ISC 
67.000.00 To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/225 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Sweetened Condensed Milks, ICS: 
67.100.10 To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/226 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ginseng Products, ICS: 67.000.00 To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/431 
30 May 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  dynamized medicines Protection of Human Health 21 April 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/432 
30 May 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  phytotherapic medicines Protection of Human Health 12 June 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/433 
30 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Establishment licence Protection of Human Health 13 June 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/434 
30 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Protection of Human Health 11 May 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/171 
3 May 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  Resources and products of 
hydrobiological origin (aquaculture and fisheries).  Feed for 
hydrobiological species and inputs of 
such feed. Official certification of exports 
of fishery and aquaculture products Not applicable  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/125
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/172 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Resources and products of 
hydrobiological origin (aquaculture 
and fisheries).  Feed for hydrobiological species and inputs of 
such feed. To protect animal health and 
safety 26 June 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/811 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Imidacloprid technical material   
ICS:  65.100.10 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/812 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Gibberellic acid technical material 
ICS: 65.100.30 
 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of 
the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/813 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pyridaben technical material  
ICS: 65.100.10 
 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of 
the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/814 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 Chlorotoluron technical material  
ICS: 65.100.20  Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/815 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chlorsulfuron  technical  material 
ICS: 65.100.20 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of 
the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/816 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Thiosultap- monosodium  technical 
material  ICS: 65.100.10 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of 
the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/817 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Deltamethrin technical material  ICS: 
65.100.10 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of 
the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/818 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fluoroglycofen-ethyl technical 
material ICS: 65.100.20 Protection of human and animal 
health and safety; Protection of the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/819 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Non-road diesel engine 
ICS: 27.020  HS: 8408 Protection of the environment 4 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/820 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Transportable pressure vessel Protection of human health and 
safety; Property safety 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/88 
16 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electrical components, socket-outlets. Harmonization Not applicable 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/70 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  4014.10.00.00 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive 
practices 18 July 2011  
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Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/71 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  8538.10.00.00, 8538.90.00.00 Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the 
environment 18 July 2011 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/72 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  0407.00.90.00, 0408.11.00.00, 
0408.19.00.00, 0408.91.00.00, 
0408.99.00.00 Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention of deceptive 
practices 18 July 2011 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/73 
31 May 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  8539.31.10.00;  8539.31.20.00;  
8539.31.30.00;  8539.31.90.00 Conformity Assessment 
Procedure for domestically produced or imported compact 
fluorescent lamps  30 August 2011, 90 
days from date of notification 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/153 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Salvadoran Mandatory Standard 
(NSO) No. 11.68.01:11:  Good Clinical Laboratory Practices, 
Specifications Quality requirements 8 July 2011 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/379 
5 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Agricultural products and foodstuffs The proposal aims at clarifying, 
simplifying and making more coherent existing quality 
schemes 4 August 2011, 90 
days from date of notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/380 
6 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Smoking tobacco products Consumer information; 
Protection of human health and 
safety  5 July 2011 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/125 
26 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Processing aids used in certain foods Protection of human health and 
safety 25 July 2011 
Hungary G/TBT/N/HUN/24 
16 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products, fire-fighting 
technology products, electrical 
installations, flammable or explosive 
devices, machines and installations, flammable liquids, gases and 
solutions Protection of human health and 
safety 1 August 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/500 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric doors and gates (ICS: 
91.060.50 and 13.120; HS: 7308 and 8501) Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/501 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toys (ICS: 97.200.50; HS: 9501-
9503) Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/502 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toys (ICS: 97.200.50; HS: 9508) Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/503 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mulching thermoplastic films for use 
in agriculture and horticulture (ICS: 
83.140.10; HS: 3920.10) Protection of environment and 
lowering of trade barriers 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification  
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Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/504 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tear-agent sprayer for self-defence 
(ICS: 13.340.99; HS: 9304) Protection of human health 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/505 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals used for treatment of water 
intended for human consumption (ICS: 13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 
2807) Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/506 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals used for treatment of water 
intended for human consumption (ICS: 13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 
2836.50) Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/507 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals used for treatment of water 
intended for human consumption (ICS: 13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 
2924.19) Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/508 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals used for treatment of water 
intended for human consumption (ICS:  13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 
2924.19) Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/509 
9 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric switches (ICS: 29.120.40; 
HS: 8535-8537 and 8538.90). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 8 July 2011, 60 days 
from  notification 
Italy G/TBT/N/ITA/23 
12 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Materials and semi-finished metal 
products Protection of human health and 
safety Not stated 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/356 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Elevators installed in workplaces in 
designated industry (excluding elevators installed in construction 
sites) Protection of human health and 
safety 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from  notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/357 
17 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Motor vehicles (HS:  87.02-08, 87.11, 
87.13-14 and 87.16) Protection of human health and 
safety; Harmonization  31 May 2011 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/358 
19 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drugs(HS: 30) Protection of human health and 
safety 18 June 2011,30 
days from 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/286 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Speed limiters (HS:  902920, ICS 
43.040.30) Information and labelling 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from the date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/287 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Sodium Carbonate (ICS 71.100) Consumer safety 9 June 2011  
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Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/288 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Three wheelers (HS:  8711;  ICS:  
43.140) Safety and environmental 
protection 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/310 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Automobiles (referring to automobiles 
pursuant to subparagraph 1 of Article 
2 of the Automobile Management Act 
and Construction machines pursuant to subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the 
Construction Machinery Management 
Act) Protection of environment and 
public health, Air pollution 
reduction. 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/307/Rev.1 
4 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Stroller(HS: 8715), Chemical 
Household Articles, Shopping Cart,  
Wet tissue (HS: 3307) Protection of human health and 
safety 3 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/239/Rev.1 
6 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Cotton Swab Protection of human health and 
safety 5 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/311 
10 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Consumer protection;  
Promotion of public health 9 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/56 
24 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 23.100.60 For  Safety 23 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/57 
24 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 43.060 .40 For  Safety 23 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/58 
24 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 43.060.40 For  Safety 23 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/59 
24 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 43.060.40 For  Safety 23 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/60 
24 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 43.060.40 For  Safety 23 July 2011, 60 
days from notification  
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Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/24 
16 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Household electrical appliances (ICS: 
97.020, 97.030, 97.040, 97.060, 
97.080, 97.100, 97.180; HS: Chapter 85) The Amendment is to 
accommodate the ASEAN EEE 
MRA (ASEAN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC 
EQUIPMENT MUTUAL 
RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT) to be 
implemented in ASEAN 
countries in 2011. Prior to the implementation, all member 
countries must amend their act 
and regulations 15 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/213 
6 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Technical identification plates to be 
affixed to road tankers, portable tanks 
and metal intermediate bulk 
containers Labelling 27 June 2011 
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/85 
27 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Individuals of the squirrel species:  
- fox squirrel (Sciurus niger);  
- grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis);  
- Pallas's squirrel (Callosciurus 
erythraeus) Protection of the environment 29 July 2011  
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/107 
12 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Tanks, piping, and corrosion 
prevention systems  Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the environment 7 July 2011 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/109 
31 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Giving guidance and support 
for alternative fire safety design 
to ensure a sufficient fire safety level 8 August 2011 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/108 
31 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Making the regulations more 
performance-based with better 
defined levels of performance  8 August 2011 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/133 
19 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medicinal products. Availability and security of 
medicinal products for 
paediatric use 31 August 2011  
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/101 
3 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Servers, routers, bridges, switches and 
hubs for ITE or network use (HS:  84 & 85) Consumer protection 2 July 2011, 60 days 
from notification  
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United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/64 
19 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS CODE 71.100.70 Cosmetics Protection of human  health and 
safety 18 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/65 
19 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS CODE 71.100.40  
Surface active agent Consumer protection 18 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/66 
20 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS CODE 71.100.40 
Surface active agent Consumer protection 19 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/67 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.080 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/68 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.080 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/69 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:67.40 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/70 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:67.100.10 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/71 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:67.160.20 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/72 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:67.80 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/73 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:67.040 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/74 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.120.30 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/75 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.100 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/76 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.080 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from notification  
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United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/77 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 67.220 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/78 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 67.80 Protection of human  health and 
safety 22 July 2011, 60 
days from 
notification 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/79 
23 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Multi-purpose Vehicles, Trucks, 
Buses and Trailers Tyres. ICS 83.160 Safety of passenger 22 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/628 
4 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Commercial refrigeration equipment; 
commercial heating, ventilating, air- 
conditioning (HVAC) equipment; commercial water heating equipment;  
walk-in coolers; walk-in freezers; and 
automatic commercial ice makers (HS 8418, 8415, 8514, 8516.10, 8419; ICS 
13.020) Protection of environment 19 May 2011 
Viet Nam G/TBT/N/VNM/15 
17 May 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  Circular Guidelines  for clinical drug 
trial Protection of human health and 
safety 16 July 2011, 60 
days from notification 
 
 
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