WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
23 December 2009 
 (09-6696) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
SPECIFIC TRADE CONCERNS RAISED  
IN THE TBT COMMITTEE 
 
Note by the Secretariat
1 
 
Revision  
  
The Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade ("TBT Committee") was established with the 
purpose of "affording Members the opportunity of c onsulting on any matters relating to the operation 
of this Agreement or the furtherance of its obj ectives, and shall carry out such responsibilities as 
assigned to it under this Agreement or by the Members".
2  Since its first meeting, Members have used 
the TBT Committee as a forum to di scuss issues related to specific measures (technical regulations, 
standards or conformity assessment procedures) main tained by other Members.  These are referred to 
as "specific trade concerns" and relate variously either to proposed measures notified to the TBT 
Committee in accordance w ith the notification requirements in the Agreement, or to measures 
currently in force.  Committee meetings, or in formal discussions between Members held in the 
margins of such meetings, afford Members opportunity  to review trade concerns in a bilateral or 
multilateral setting and to seek further clarificati on.  Members regularly discuss follow-up in the 
Committee. 
This note provides an overview of specific tr ade concerns raised in the TBT Committee over 
the period 1995 - 2009.  Section A provides analytical information on the 258 concerns raised to date, 
including types and number of specific trade concerns  raised, stated objectives and the distribution of 
measures by Members;  Section B lists these specific trade concerns sorted by date, frequency and the 
number of Members that have expressed concern;  and Section C provides more details on specific 
trade concerns discussed in the Comm ittee since the November 2007 meeting. 
 
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1  This document has been prepared under the Secret ariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members and to their rights and obligations under the WTO.  
2 Article 13.1 of the TBT Agreement.  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  A. I
NFORMATION ON THE TYPE OF SPECIFIC TRADE CONCERNS RAISED  
1. Types and Number of Specifi c Trade Concerns Raised 
1. The most frequently invoked concerns are those relating to the need for more information or 
clarification about the measure at issue.  Concerns  relating to the avoidance of unnecessary barriers to 
trade and transparency are also often referred to. 
 
Figure 1: Types of concerns raised3 
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Technical assistanceSpecial and differential treatmentReasonable intervalDiscriminationInternational StandardLegitimacy, rationaleTransparencyUnnecessary Barrier to TradeFurther information, clarificationIssues raised
Frequency
 
 
2. About 75 per cent of the specific trade concerns  discussed have been notified to the TBT 
Committee, most of them as technical regulations.4  The remaining concerns raised are about 
measures not notified to the TBT Committee.  One measure raised was notified under Article 3.2 TBT 
Agreement (a technical regulation of a local government). 
                                                      
3 For each specific trade concern covered there may be more than one type of concern raised. In 
addition to the issues listed in Figure 1, other issues have  also been raised (e.g. "complexity", "lack of scientific 
evidence" or "intellectual property").  More detail is contained under the specific concerns listed in Section C.  It 
is noted that "Reasonable interval" is the period between the publication of technical regulations and their entry 
into force. 
4 Four concerns discussed in the TBT Co mmittee were notified to the SPS Committee.   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Figure 2: Specific trade concerns relating to measures that have been notified 
Technical 
Regulation, 
Urgent 
(2.10.1)
5%Conformity 
Assessment 
Procedures 
(5.6.2)
16%Other
1%Unspec ified
2%Conformity 
Assessment 
Procedures, 
Urgent (5.7.1)
2%
Technical 
Regulation 
(2.9.2)
74%
 
3. Figure 3 illustrates the number of specific trade concerns discussed each year.  In 2009, a 
record number of 74 trade concerns have been  raised for discussion in the TBT Committee. 
 
Figure 3: Number of specific trade concerns raised per year 
0 0 0 275816 16 17 16 141826 27
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1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Ye arsNumber of Concerns 
Previous concerns New concerns
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4. Figure 4 shows how frequently one particular concern is reiterated.  Most (70 per cent) 
specific trade concerns have been  raised once or twice.  Some, however (about 10 per cent), have 
been raised more than five times and, in this gr oup, a few have been on the agenda for several years 
(see Table 1, below under "frequency").   
 
Figure 4: The number of meetings at which the same concern is raised 
>5 Times
12%
3 Times
13%
1 Time
43%
2 Times
26%5 Times
3%
4 Times
3%
 
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  2. Stated Objectives 
5. The most commonly stated objectives of the measu res discussed relate to health and safety, 
and the protection of the environment.  The category "other" covers a wide range of stated objectives 
including: consumer protection, consumer informat ion, nutritional concerns, fair trade and trade 
facilitation.  In addition, for a significant number of trade concerns where no notification of the 
measure has been made to the TBT Committee,  the objective has been classified as "unknown". 
 
Figure 5: Stated objectives for the measures5 
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120National SecurityHarmonizationQualityPrevention of deceptive practicesEnvironmentUnknownOtherHealth and/or SafetyType
Number
 
 
 
3. Distribution of Measures by Member 
6. To date, a total of 258 distinct specific trad e concerns have been raised in the TBT 
Committee.  By and large, the regional distribut ion of Members maintaining measures subject to 
discussion in the Committee is spread evenly acros s the WTO membership, with the exceptions of 
Africa and Caribbean countries.  No measures main tained by LDCs have b een raised in the TBT 
Committee.  
 
 
                                                      
5 For each specific trade concern there ma y be more than one stated objective.  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Figure 6: Regional distribution of measures raised for discussion6 
Asia / Pacific 
(28)
38%Europe (41)
25%Caribbean 
(13)
0%Africa (42)
3%Middle East 
(8)
5%Latin 
America (19)
15%
North 
America (2)
14%
 
7. Measures maintained by  the European Union7, China and the United States have been most 
frequently raised for discussion in the Committee (Figure 7). 
Figure 7: Members whose measures have  been most frequently discussed 
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Me mbe rsNumber of measures discussed
 
                                                      
6 The numbers in parenthesis indicate the total number of WTO Members in the region. 
7 On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon amendi ng the Treaty on Europe an Union and the Treaty 
establishing the European Community (done at Lisb on, 13 December 2007) en tered into force.  On 
29 November 2009, the WTO received a Verbal Note (WT/L/779) from the Council of the Eu ropean Union and 
the Commission of the European Communities stating that, by virtue of the Treaty of Lisbon, as of 
1 December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community.   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  B. LIST OF SPECIFIC TRADE CONCERNS RAISED (SINCE 1995) 
8. Table 1 lists all 258 specific trade concerns ra ised in the TBT Committee to date.  These are 
sorted as follows:  
(a) date:  date of meeting when the specific trade concern was last raised (in reverse 
chronological order);  
(b) frequency :  number of meetings at which the sp ecific trade concern has been raised; 
and  
(c) Members :  number of Members that have expressed concern about the measure since 
it was first raised.   
 
Table 1: Specific trade concerns raised in the TBT Committee since 1995 
 
# Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
1 European Union – Regulation  on the Registration, 
Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) 05-Nov-09 21 32 
2 European Union – Regulation on Certain Wine Sector 
Products 05-Nov-09 21 13 
3 European Union – Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction 
of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment (RoHS) and Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 05-Nov-09 21 12 
4 India – Pneumatic tyres and tubes for automotive vehicles 05-Nov-09 10 4 
5 United States – Country of Origin Labelling  05-Nov-09 9 7 
6 European Union – Regulation on Classification, Labelling 
and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (ATPs and CLP) 05-Nov-09 8 24 
7 Canada – Compositional requirements for cheese 05-Nov-09 8 5 
8 India – Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 2007 05-Nov-09 8 2 
9 Israel – Infant Formula  05-Nov-09 8 1 
10 China – Proposed Regulations on Information Security 05-Nov-09 6 5 
11 Brazil – Toys 05-Nov-09 6 5 
12 China – Wines 05-Nov-09 6 1 
13 European Union – Production and Labelling of Organic 
Products 05-Nov-09 4 3 
14 United States – Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 05-Nov-09 4 1 
15 India – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products  05-Nov-09 3 5 
16 European Union – Seal products 05-Nov-09 3 4 
17 Thailand – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products 05-Nov-09 3 3 
18 Colombia – Quality and Identity Requirements for Distilled 
Spirits  05-Nov-09 3 2 
19 India – Prevention of Food Adulteration  05-Nov-09 3 2 
20 Colombia – Draft Decree Establishing Provisions to Promote 
the Use of Biofuels  05-Nov-09 3 2 
21 France – Unique Requirements for Ride-on Lawn Mowers 05-Nov-09 3 1 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
22 India – Restriction on Chinese toys 05-Nov-09 3 1 
23 Chile – Cosmetics  05-Nov-09 3 1 
24 Korea – Regulation for Food Industry Promotion Act 05-Nov-09 2 6 
25 Brazil – Health Products 05-Nov-09 2 5 
26 China – Green Dam Youth Escort intern et filtering software 05-Nov-09 2 3 
27 Argentina – Testing Requirements for Imported Toys 05-Nov-09 2 3 
28 European Union – Decision on Restrictions of the Marketing 
and Use of Organostannic Compounds 05-Nov-09 2 1 
29 European Union – Accreditation and market surveillance 
relating to the marketing of products 05-Nov-09 2 1 
30 European Union – Poultry Meat 05-Nov-09 2 1 
31 European Union – Implementing measures of the Directive 
on eco-design of energy-using products 05-Nov-09 2 1 
32 Canada – Bill C-32 amendment to Tobacco Act 05-Nov-09 1 8 
33 Canada – Milk Class 4m 05-Nov-09 1 3 
34 Indonesia – Regulation of BPOM No. HK.00.05.1.23.3516 
relating to distribution license requirements for certain drug 
products, cosmetics, food supplements, and food 05-Nov-09 1 2 
35 Chinese Taipei – Organic Products  05-Nov-09 1 2 
36 Canada – Ontario Ice Cream Subsidy 05-Nov-09 1 2 
37 Indonesia – Decree No. Kep-99/MUI/III/2009 relating to 
Halal certification 05-Nov-09 1 1 
38 United States – Country of Origin Labeling for Dairy 05-Nov-09 1 1 
39 Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait – Halal Food 
Requirements 05-Nov-09 1 1 
40 United States – Ban on Clove Cigarettes 05-Nov-09 1 1 
41 Israel – Regulation 31/08, the “Regulation for Labeling of 
Imported and Locally Produced Automotive Products – 
Name of Manufacturer and Country of Origin Requirements” 05-Nov-09 1 1 
42 European Union – Ban on the Use of Nickel-Cadmium in 
Batteries 25-Jun-09 13 5 
43 European Union – Fire Performance of Construction 
Products 25-Jun-09 7 8 
44 Saudi Arabia – Internationa l Conformity Certification 
Programme (ICCP) 25-Jun-09 7 4 
45 Norway – Proposed regula tion concerning specific 
hazardous substances in  consumer products  25-Jun-09 6 5 
46 China – Compulsory Certification (CCC) System 25-Jun-09 6 4 
47 Argentina – Measures affecting market access for 
pharmaceutical products 25-Jun-09 6 3 
48 Indonesia - Mandatory Certification for Steel Products  25-Jun-09 2 4 
49 Malaysia - Conformity Assessment Procedures for Steel 
Products 25-Jun-09 2 1 
50 European Union – Green Paper on Agricultural Product 
Quality Policy 25-Jun-09 2 1 
51 European Union – Tariff Rate Quota on Meat and Meat 
Products 25-Jun-09 1 4 
52 Korea – Labelling Standards for Food 25-Jun-09 1 2  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
53 Korea – Conformity Assessment Procedures for Lithium-Ion 
Batteries 25-Jun-09 1 2 
54 China – WAPI standard requirements 25-Jun-09 1 2 
55 United States – Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp 
Ballasts in stand-by mode 25-Jun-09 1 1 
56 European Union – Biocide Dimethylfumarate 25-Jun-09 1 1 
57 Canada – Labelling for Food Allergens 25-Jun-09 1 1 
58 Tunisia – Labelling and Presentation of Pre-packaged Food 25-Jun-09 1 1 
59 China – Antibacterial and Cleaning Function for Household 
and Similar Electrical Appliances 25-Jun-09 1 1 
60 United States – Food and Drugs Cosmetic Act 25-Jun-09 1 1 
61 Sweden – Restrictions on the use of Deca-bromo 
diphenylether (deca-BDE) 18-Mar-09 10 5 
62 China – Draft Standards on Lithium Batteries for Mobile 
Phones 18-Mar-09 5 3 
63 Peru – Labelling of footwear 18-Mar-09 4 2 
64 Brazil – Regulation on Identification and Quality Standards 
of Ethyl Alcohol and other Spirits 18-Mar-09 3 3 
65 China – Excessive Packaging 18-Mar-09 3 2 
66 China – Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for 
Copy Machines 18-Mar-09 3 1 
67 European Union – Novel foods 18-Mar-09 2 9 
68 United States – Requirements to combat illegal logging 18-Mar-09 2 6 
69 Ecuador - Test report and certificate of conformity for 
industrial products including tyres, steel products and 
automobile components   18-Mar-09 1 6 
70 Korea – Beef  18-Mar-09 1 5 
71 China - Quality Assessment System for Imported Cotton  18-Mar-09 1 3 
72 European Union - Marketing Standards for Olive Oil 18-Mar-09 1 2 
73 Turkey - Inspection of Imported Medical Equipment 18-Mar-09 1 1 
74 Bahrain - Motor Vehicles: General Requirements  18-Mar-09 1 1 
75 China – Textiles and Apparel  18-Mar-09 1 1 
76 Thailand – Labelling Requirement for Snack Foods 05-Nov-08 6 4 
77 Brazil –  Registration requirements for medical devices 05-Nov-08 5 4 
78 Germany – Ban on Seal Products 05-Nov-08 3 2 
79 Brazil – Wines 05-Nov-08 2 2 
80 European Union – Napropamide 05-Nov-08 1 1 
81 United States – Detection of contaminan ts in fuel containers 05-Nov-08 1 1 
82 Chinese Taipei – Green Ma rk Products 05-Nov-08 1 1 
83 Korea – Import Review Process for Functional Cosmetics 05-Nov-08 1 1 
84 European Union – Capacity labelling of batteries and 
accumulators 05-Nov-08 1 1 
85 European Union - Proposal for a Regulation of the European 
Parliament and of the Council on Cosmetic Products  05-Nov-08 1 1 
86 China - Brake linings for automobiles  05-Nov-08 1 1 
87 United States - Olive Oil 05-Nov-08 1 1 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
88 Korea – Fish Heads 01-Jul-08 15 4 
89 Norway – Restrictions on the use of Deca-bromo 
diphenylether (deca-BDE) 01-Jul-08 8 4 
90 China – Revision of the list of toxic chemicals severely 
restricted in the People's Republic of China in the regulation 
for environmental management on the first import of 
chemicals and the import and export of toxic chemicals 01-Jul-08 6 3 
91 China – Domestic gas cooking appliances 01-Jul-08 5 1 
92 United States – Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorist Regulation 01-Jul-08 2 2 
93 European Union – Toys 01-Jul-08 2 2 
94 Germany – Changes in the Prohibition of Chemicals 
Ordinance 01-Jul-08 1 2 
95 Korea – Country of Origin Labelling Requirements for 
Certain Imported Fruit 01-Jul-08 1 2 
96 Colombia – Regulation on Wine labelling 01-Jul-08 1 1 
97 Indonesia – Zinc Coated Steel Sheet 01-Jul-08 1 1 
98 Indonesia – Requirements for Rubber Hoses for LPG Gas 
Stoves 01-Jul-08 1 1 
99 China – Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused 
by Electronic Information Products 20-Mar-08 6 4 
100 Moldova – Quality and control measures for bottled, non-
alcoholic beverages including mineral, natural water and soft 
drinks 20-Mar-08 2 1 
101 United States – Proposed Rule on Labelling and Advertising 
of Wines, Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages 20-Mar-08 2 1 
102 United States – Flammability of Clothing Textiles 20-Mar-08 2 1 
103 Japan – Labelling Guidelines on Wagyu Beef 20-Mar-08 1 2 
104 European Union – Lighters 20-Mar-08 1 1 
105 Canada – Mandatory Container Size 20-Mar-08 1 1 
106 South Africa – Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuff 20-Mar-08 1 1 
107 Moldova – Draft Law on Alcoholic Beverages 20-Mar-08 1 1 
108 New Zealand – Ban on the Importation of Trout 09-Nov-07 8 2 
109 Belgium and The Netherlands – Seal products 09-Nov-07 6 2 
110 Brazil – Mandatory certification of batteries 09-Nov-07 3 1 
111 Turkey – Product-tracking system for tobacco products and 
alcoholic beverages 09-Nov-07 2 1 
112 United States – Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 
Emissions  09-Nov-07 2 1 
113 Chinese Taipei – Amended Hygiene Standards for Alcohol 
Products 09-Nov-07 1 1 
114 Switzerland – Measures to Reduce Particle Emissions from 
Diesel Engine 05-Jul-07 7 2 
115 European Union – Ecodesign requirements for energy-using 
products (“EuP Directive”)  05-Jul-07 5 4 
116 Uruguay – Enrichment of Wheat Flour and Foods Prepared 
with Wheat Flour 05-Jul-07 3 1 
117 Philippines – Ceramic wall and floor tiles  05-Jul-07 3 1 
118 Chinese Taipei – Anti-theft Regulations for Vehicles 05-Jul-07 1 1  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
119 Chinese Taipei – Plastic trays and packaging 05-Jul-07 1 1 
120 Qatar – Motor Vehicles Tyres 05-Jul-07 1 1 
121 Hong Kong – Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme 05-Jul-07 1 1 
122 India – Mandatory Certification of Ceramic Tiles 05-Jul-07 1 1 
123 China – Measures on the Environmental Management of 
New Chemical Substances  21-Mar-07 2 1 
124 India – Electrical products 21-Mar-07 1 1 
125 United States – Children's jewellery 21-Mar-07 1 1 
126 Korea – Safety criteria for various products 21-Mar-07 1 1 
127 China – Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain 
Hazardous Substances in Elec tronic Information Products 21-Mar-07 1 1 
128 China – Unified charges for telecom terminals 21-Mar-07 1 1 
129 India – Protective Headgear  21-Mar-07 1 1 
130 China – Wireless Local Area Network Products with WAPI 
functions 09-Nov-06 4 5 
131 Korea – Proposed Act for Resource Recycling of 
Electrical/Electronic Products and Automobiles 09-Nov-06 3 3 
132 India  – Regulation on Medical Devices 09-Nov-06 3 2 
133 European Union – Common authorisation procedure for food 
additives, food enzymes and food flavouring 09-Nov-06 1 1 
134 Japan – Revision to Enforcement Regulation for the Law 
Concerning the Rational Use of Energy and Ministerial 
Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 09-Nov-06 1 1 
135 United States – Energy Conservation Program for Consumer 
Products: Test Procedure for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps; Proposed Rule 09-Nov-06 1 1 
136 European Union – Disposable lighters 07-Jun-06 3 1 
137 United States – Energy Conservation Standards for Certain 
Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial 
Equipment 07-Jun-06 2 1 
138 China – Labelling Audit System for Imported Food and 
Cosmetic Products 07-Jun-06 1 1 
139 Japan – Amendment to Enforcement Order of Industrial 
Safety and Health Law 07-Jun-06 1 1 
140 Greece – Ban on wheat 07-Jun-06 1 1 
141 China – Leather and leather products 07-Jun-06 1 1 
142 China – Testing and certification requirements for medical 
devices 07-Jun-06 1 1 
143 United States – DTV Tuner Requirements 17-Mar-06 2 1 
144 Japan – Amendment to the Enforcement Order of the Law 
for the Promotion of Effec tive Utilization of Resources 17-Mar-06 1 2 
145 European Union – Fireworks and other Pyrotechnic Articles 17-Mar-06 1 1 
146 South Africa – Labelling requirements for textiles, clothing 
and leather goods 22-Dec-05 1 2 
147 Colombia – Labelling of Footwear 22-Dec-05 1 1 
148 Peru – Infant food 22-Dec-05 1 1 
149 China – Health Food Regulation 22-Dec-05 1 1 
150 Brazil – Decree on Beverages and Spirits 16-Jun-05 5 6 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
151 European Union – Restrictions on the Use of Certain 
Phthalates in Toys 16-Jun-05 4 8 
152 Malaysia – Hologram Stickers on Pharmaceutical Products 16-Jun-05 2 2 
153 Indonesia – Mandatory Standard for Tyre 16-Jun-05 2 1 
154 Korea – Residual Limits and Test methods for Pesticide 
Residues/Heavy Metals in Herbal Medicines 16-Jun-05 1 1 
155 United States – Measure on Refillable Lighters 22-Mar-05 4 1 
156 Mexico – Standard for Glazed Pottery Ware, Glazed 
Ceramic Ware and Porcelain Ware 22-Mar-05 3 1 
157 Mexico – Pre-packaged products 22-Mar-05 2 1 
158 China – General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged 
Alcoholic Beverages 22-Mar-05 1 2 
159 European Union – Traceability  and Labelling of Biotech 
Food and Feed Products 04-Nov-04 9 5 
160 Netherlands – "Vos" Bill on Wood Products  04-Nov-04 6 8 
161 Argentina – Legal Appellation System for Wine Products 04-Nov-04 3 1 
162 Argentina – MERCOSUR Regulation on Definitions 
Relating to Alcoholic Beverages other than Fermented  04-Nov-04 2 8 
163 United Arab Emirates – Conformity Assessment System and 
Halal Certification 04-Nov-04 2 1 
164 European Union – Hip, Knee and Shoulder Joint 
Replacements 04-Nov-04 1 1 
165 Jordan – International Product Conformity Certification 
Program DAMAN 04-Nov-04 1 1 
166 India – Labelling of Pre-packaged Consumer Products and 
Mandatory Quality Standards for 133 products 01-Jul-04 8 5 
167 Korea – Average Fuel Econ omy Standards for Passenger 
Cars 01-Jul-04 2 3 
168 India – Homologation of Vehicles 01-Jul-04 2 1 
169 European Union – Directive on the Type-Approval of Motor 
Vehicles with Regard to their Re-Usability, Recyclability 
and Recoverability 01-Jul-04 1 1 
170 Ecuador – Technical Standard on Carbon Hot Roll Steel 
Rods for Reinforced Concrete 23-Mar-04 3 1 
171 Argentina – Resolution on Sulphate Content in Wine and 
Wineries 23-Mar-04 2 1 
172 Argentina – Labelling of Pre-Packaged Food 23-Mar-04 2 1 
173 Argentina – Amendment of the Argentine Food Code on 
Olive Oil 23-Mar-04 2 1 
174 Korea – Labelling of Spirits, Liquors, Wine and Beer 07-Nov-03 4 3 
175 India – Regulation on Second Hand Vehicles and New 
Vehicles 07-Nov-03 2 1 
176 United States – Bioterrorism Act 02-Jul-03 2 10 
177 European Union – Amendment to Regulation on Sardines 02-Jul-03 2 8 
178 Japan – Regulation on Formaldehyde in Construction 
Products 02-Jul-03 1 2 
179 Kuwait – International Conformity Certification Programme 
(ICCP) 02-Jul-03 1 2 
180 China – Conditions for Boiler and Pressure Vessel 
Manufacturer Licensing 02-Jul-03 1 1  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
181 Japan – Regulation on drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, 
medical devices and blood products 02-Jul-03 1 1 
182 United States – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 20-Mar-03 3 2 
183 China – Certification and Labelling of Food Products and 
Cosmetic Products 20-Mar-03 3 2 
184 Brazil – Criteria and Procedures for the Import of Wines and 
Beverages Derived from Grapes and Wines 20-Mar-03 3 1 
185 China – National Standard on the Limit Quantity of Arsenic, 
Cadmium, Lead, Chromium and Mercury Content for 
Fertilizer 20-Mar-03 2 2 
186 Venezuela – Register of Domestic Manufactures and 
Importers of Textile Clothing 20-Mar-03 2 1 
187 China – Regulations for the Management and Supervision of 
Manufacturing of Boilers and Pressure Vessels 20-Mar-03 2 1 
188 Korea – Regulation on Wireless Internet Platform for 
Interoperability 20-Mar-03 1 1 
189 European Union – Regulation Concerning Import 
Requirements and Certification of Organic Products 17-Oct-02 3 4 
190 European Union – Amendments to the Cosmetic Directive 17-Oct-02 2 2 
191 India – Regulation of Import of Edible Food Products 17-Oct-02 2 1 
192 South Africa – Regulation on Iced Desserts and Ice Creams 17-Oct-02 2 1 
193 United States – Standard on Fire Detection and Alarm 
System Control Equipment 17-Oct-02 1 1 
194 China – Regulation on Security Systems 17-Oct-02 1 1 
195 Thailand – Mandatory Standards on Cold Reduced Carbon 
Steel Coil  21-Jun-02 3 1 
196 Thailand – Mandatory Standards on Carbon Dioxide for 
Medical Use 21-Jun-02 3 1 
197 Korea – Emission Standards for Automobiles 21-Jun-02 2 1 
198 Korea – Safety Criteria for Miniature Fuses on Automatic 
Electric Control 21-Jun-02 2 1 
199 Japan – Partial Amendment to the Safety Regulations for 
Road Vehicles Establishing Standards of Vehicle Emission 21-Jun-02 2 1 
200 United States – Fire Resistance of Mattresses and Bedding 21-Jun-02 2 1 
201 European Union – Protocols to the Europe Agreements on 
Conformity Assessment (PECAs) 15-Mar-02 5 3 
202 Belgium – Draft Law aiming at Promoting Socially 
Responsible Production 15-Mar-02 4 12 
203 Japan – Promotion of Effective Use of Resources 15-Mar-02 3 2 
204 Colombia – Recognition and A cceptance of Certificates for 
Products Sold in the Andean Community 15-Mar-02 2 1 
205 China – Regulations on Agriculture GMOs Safety 15-Mar-02 1 3 
206 Croatia – Measures on Road Transit of Certain Goods 15-Mar-02 1 1 
207 United States – Designation of New Generic Fibre Name 
"Synterra" 09-Oct-01 2 1 
208 European Union – Directive on Measuring Instruments  09-Oct-01 2 1 
209 Chile – Labelling System for Transgenic Foods 09-Oct-01 1 1 
210 Brazil – Labelling Disciplines for Food Products Containing 
GMOs 09-Oct-01 1 1 
211 Hong Kong, China – Regulation on Air Pollution Control 29-Jun-01 1 1 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
(Taxis) 
212 Indonesia – Regulation on Food Labelling and 
Advertisement 29-Jun-01 1 1 
213 Japan – Standards for Labelling on Quality of Processed 
Foods, Fresh Foods, Husked Rice and Milled Rice and 
Marine Products 30-Mar-01 4 3 
214 India – Revisions of 1955 Prevention of Food Adulteration 
Act 30-Mar-01 1 2 
215 Japan – Legislation on Fishing Vessels 10-Nov-00 5 2 
216 United States – Dolphin-Safe Tuna Labelling Requirement 10-Nov-00 5 1 
217 European Union – System for the Identification and 
Registration of Bovine Animals and the Labelling of Beef and Beef Products 10-Nov-00 3 6 
218 European Union – Reference Standard under the 
Electromagnetic Capability Directive 10-Nov-00 3 6 
219 Indonesia – Regulation on Consumer Protection  10-Nov-00 3 2 
220 European Union – Marketing Standards for Eggs 10-Nov-00 2 3 
221 France – Decree on the Collection, Exploitation and 
Elimination of Used Tyres 06-Oct-00 1 1 
222 Korea – Electric Appliances Safety Control Act 21-Jul-00 1 1 
223 United States – Legislation on Indelible Marking of 
Imitation Jewellery 19-May-00 2 1 
224 Egypt – National Standards on the Certification of the Hide 
of Leather Footwear 19-May-00 2 1 
225 Japan – Labelling of GMO-products 01-Oct-99 3 1 
226 New Zealand – Labelling of Foods Derived from Gene 
Technology  01-Oct-99 2 1 
227 European Union – Compulsory Indication of the Labelling of 
Certain Foodstuffs Produced from GMOs 11-Jun-99 6 5 
228 European Union – Regulation on Aircrafts 11-Jun-99 3 2 
229 Egypt – Decree on the Labelling of Meat 31-Mar-99 3 2 
230 Egypt – Technical Regulation on Labelling of Textile 
Products 31-Mar-99 3 1 
231 European Union – Regulation on Tyres for Motor Vehicles 31-Mar-99 2 1 
232 Brazil – Certification of Pacifiers and Nursing Bottles 20-Nov-98 2 1 
233 Mexico – Standard on the Use of Chlorofluorocarbon 20-Nov-98 1 1 
234 Brazil – Technical Regulation on Labelling of Textile 
Products 15-Sep-98 1 1 
235 Belgium – Royal Decree limiting the Marketing, 
Manufacture and Use of so me Hazardous Substance: 
Asbestos 01-Jul-98 2 2 
236 Korea – Memorandum of Understanding on Passenger 
Vehicles 01-Jul-98 2 1 
237 European Union – Measures on the Use of Asbestos in Brick 
Lining 01-Jul-98 1 2 
238 Mexico – Standards on Labelling of Industrial Products 27-Mar-98 2 1 
239 Mexico – Labelling of Leather Products 27-Mar-98 1 1 
240 Mexico – Labelling of Spirits 18-Nov-97 1 1 
241 Thailand – Ministerial Rule on the Disclosure of Ingredients 03-Oct-97 2 2  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  # Specific Trade Concern (a) 
date (b) 
frequency (c) 
Members
in Cigarettes and Cigars  
242 European Union – Amendment to the Directive on the 
Deliberate Release of GMOs 03-Oct-97 2 2 
243 European Union – Novel Foods Regulations 03-Oct-97 2 2 
244 France – Regulation on Asbestos  20-Jun-97 2 4 
245 Canada – Canadian Ship Inspectorate Directorate 20-Jun-97 2 1 
246 Israel – Testing and Certification Requirements for 
Cadmium and Lead in Tableware 20-Jun-97 2 1 
247 Egypt – Regulations on Tyres 20-Jun-97 1 1 
248 Peru – Certification System of Second-Hand Cars 14-Feb-97 1 1 
249 European Union – Regulation on the Registration of 
Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin 22-Oct-96 2 3 
250 Canada – Amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety 
Regulations 22-Oct-96 2 1 
251 United States – Care Labelling of Textiles 22-Oct-96 2 1 
252 United States – Standards on Tea  22-Oct-96 2 1 
253 European Union – CEN Standard for Asphalt Shingles 28-Jun-96 1 1 
254 European Union – Standards related to Gas Connection 
Valves 28-Jun-96 1 1 
255 Korea – Marks of Origin System and Related Labelling 
Requirements 21-Apr-95 1 2 
256 United States – Labelling on Motor Vehicle Content 21-Apr-95 1 2 
257 Israel – Mandatory Standard on Interlocking Clay Roof Tiles 21-Apr-95 1 1 
258 Mexico – Labelling Regulation on Meat 21-Apr-95 1 1 
 
  
 
     
 
    
9. Table 2 lists the 47 specific trade concerns that were raised for the first time in 2009.  These 
are sorted by the number of Members that expressed concern about the measure.  The column furthest 
to the right indicates its position in Table 1, above. 
 
Table 2: New specific trade concerns ra ised in the TBT Committee in 2009 
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  Specific Trade Concern Members 
concerned # 
Table 1 
Canada – Bill C-32 amendment to Tobacco Act 8 32 
Korea – Regulation for Food Industry Promotion Act 6 24 
Ecuador - Test report and certificate of conformity for industrial products including 
tyres, steel products and automobile components   6 69 
India – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products  5 15 
Brazil – Health Products 5 25 
Korea – Beef  5 70 
European Union – Seal products 4 16 
Indonesia - Mandatory Certification for Steel Products  4 48 
European Union – Tariff Rate Quota on Meat and Meat Products 4 51 
Thailand – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products 3 17 
China – Green Dam Youth Escort in ternet filtering  software 3 26 
Argentina – Testing Requirements for Imported Toys 3 27 
Canada – Milk Class 4m 3 33 
China – Quality Assessment System for Imported Cotton  3 71 
Colombia – Quality and Identity Requirements for Distilled Spirits  2 18 
India – Prevention of Food Adulteration  2 19 
Colombia – Draft Decree Establishing Provisions to Promote the Use of Biofuels 2 20 
Indonesia – Regulation of BPOM No. HK.00.05.1.23.3516 relating to distribution 
license requirements for certain drug produ cts, cosmetics, food supplements, and 
food 2 34 
Chinese Taipei – Organic Products  2 35 
Canada – Ontario Ice Cream Subsidy 2 36 
Korea – Labelling Standards for Food 2 52 
Korea – Conformity Assessment Procedures for Lithium-Ion Batteries 2 53 
China – WAPI standard requirements 2 54 
European Union – Marketing Standards for Olive Oil 2 72 
France – Unique Requirements for Ride-on Lawn Mowers 1 21 
India – Restriction on Chinese toys 1 22 
Chile – Cosmetics  1 23 
European Union – Decision on Restri ctions of the Marketing and Use of 
Organostannic Compounds 1 28 
European Union – Accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing 
of products 1 29 
European Union – Poultry Meat 1 30 
European Union – Implementing measures  of the Directive on eco-design of 
energy-using products 1 31 
Indonesia – Decree No. Kep-99/MUI/III/2009 relating to Halal certification 1 37 
United States – Country of Origin Labeling for Dairy 1 38 
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait – Halal Food Requirements 1 39 
United States – Ban on Clove Cigarettes 1 40 
Israel – Regulation 31/08, the “Regulation for Labeling of Imported and Locally 
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  Specific Trade Concern Members 
concerned # 
Table 1 
Malaysia - Conformity Assessment Procedures for Steel Products 1 49 
European Union – Green Paper on Agricultural Product Quality Policy 1 50 
United States – Test Procedures for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts in stand-by mode 1 55 
European Union – Biocide Dimethylfumarate 1 56 
Canada – Labelling for Food Allergens 1 57 
Tunisia – Labelling and Presentation of Pre-packaged Food 1 58 
China – Antibacterial and Cleaning Functio n for Household and Similar Electrical 
Appliances 1 59 
United States – Food and Drugs Cosmetic Act 1 60 
Turkey – Inspection of Imported Medical Equipment 1 73 
Bahrain – Motor Vehicles: General Requirements  1 74 
China – Textiles and Apparel  1 75 
 
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ETAILS OF SPECIFIC TRADE CONCERNS RAISED (NOVEMBER 2007  – NOVEMBER 2009) 
10. This Section provides more detail for specific trade concerns raised over the last two years 
(between November 2007 and November 2009); they are listed in the same order as in Table 1, above.  
Members in bold  (e.g. " ARG ") indicates the Member that raised the concern at the last meeting. 
 
1. European Union – Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of 
Chemicals (REACH) 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned ARG, AUS, BRA, BWA,  CAN, CHE, CHL, CHN, 
COL, CRI, CUB , DOM, ECU, EGY, IDN, ISR, JPN, 
KOR, KWT, MEX, MYS, QAT, PAK, PHL, SAU, SGP, SLV, THA, TPKM, URY, USA, ZAF 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2003 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 21 meetings 
   
Measure Product Chemicals 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction 
of chemicals 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; 
unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification; technical assistance; special and differential treatment; complexity; uncertainty; availability of technical guidance documents; definitions; legal liability of the documents provided on the 
website; uniform interpretation across the EC member States; burden on 
SMEs 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) and Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/52 and Adds.1-5;  Add.3/Rev.1; 
G/TBT/N/EEC/295 and 297 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 45-78 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/29-48 
 Other G/TBT/W/208 (EEC); G/TBT/W/286 (ARG); 
G/TBT/W/289 (ARG); G/TBT/GEN/46 (SGP) 
  
Internet http://ec.europa.eu/echa/  
 
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  2. European Union – Regulation on Certain Wine Sector Products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned ARG, AUS, BOL, BRA, CAN, CHL, MEX, NZL , 
PER, PRY, URY, USA, ZAF 
   
Committee First raised 1 October 1999 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 21 meetings 
   
Measure Product Certain wine sector products 
 Objective Quality; prevention of deceptive practices; 
harmonization; protection of legitimate interests of the 
producers; ensuring the smooth operation of the 
internal market 
 Description Description; labelling; protection of "traditional 
terms" 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; discrimination; further information, clarification; technical assistance; special and differential treatment; intell ectual property; uncertainty; need for 
implementation guidance 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/15 and Corr.1-2; G/TBT/N/EEC/57; 
G/TBT/N/EEC/252 and Add.1; G/TBT/N/EEC/264 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 79-86 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/17-18; 25-36; 38-39; 45-48  
 Other G/TBT/W/119 (USA); G/TBT/W/290 (ARG) 
 
 
3. European Union – Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain 
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and El ectronic Equipment (RoHS) and Directive 
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned USA , CAN, AUS, JPN, MEX, EGY, THA, MYS, 
KOR, VEN, CHN, JOR  
   
Committee First raised 31 March 1999 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 21 meetings 
   
Measure Product Electrical and electronic equipment 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment; harmonization G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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   Description Producer responsibility for waste management;  
collection; take-back;  re-use/recycling; information; substitution of substances 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; further information, 
clarification; RoHS implementation; lack of certainty; guidance 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/247 and G/TBT/Notif.00/310, Corr.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 87-93 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/15-25; 27-28; 36; 39; 44-48 
 Other - 
 
 
4. India – Pneumatic tyres and tubes for automotive vehicles 
Members Maintaining IND 
 Concerned EEC, JPN,  KOR, USA 
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 11 meetings 
   
Measure Product Pneumatic tyres and tubes for automotive vehicles 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Certification, licence fees 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; 
unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification; other,  nature of measure (voluntary or 
mandatory), burdensome requirements 
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IND/20 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 94-97 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/40-48 
 Other - 
  
Internet www.bis.org  
 
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  5. United States – Country of Origin Labelling 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned ARG, AUS , BRA, CAN, CHN, MEX, NZL 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2003 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 9 meetings 
   
Measure Product Beef, lamb, pork, perishable agricultural commodities 
and peanuts 
 Objective Protection of consumers and human health, provision 
of information to consumers 
 Description Country of origin labelling 
   
Issues Transparency; international standard s; unnecessary barrier to trade; 
discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; other, high implementation costs 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/25, G/TBT/N/USA/83 and Corr.1, 
G/TBT/N/USA/281 and Adds.1-4  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 98-100 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/27-30; 42-43; 46-47; 49 
 Other - 
  
Internet http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/ 257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo
.gov/2007/pdf/07-3029.pdf  
 
 
6. European Union – Dangerous Chemical Su bstances: Draft Commission Directive 
amending Council Directive 67/548/EEC (ATPs) 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned ARG, AUS, BRA, BWA, CAN, CHL, CHN, COL,  
CUB , DOM, ECU, IDN, IND, JPN, KOR, MYS, 
MUS, PHL, THA, TUR, USA, VEN, ZAF, ZWE 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 8 meetings 
   
Measure Product Dangerous chemical substances (including borates, 
nickel carbonates) 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment; harmonization 
 Description Classification and labelling requirements; testing G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  methods 
 
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification; special and differential treatment; other, precauti on, lack of scientific evidence 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2), Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/151 and Adds.1-2; G/TBT/N/EEC/212 
and Adds.1-3; G/TBT/N/EEC/163 and Add.1-2, Add.1/Corr.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 101-127 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42-48 
 Other G/TBT/W/288 (COL); G/TBT/W/297 (COL); 
G/TBT/W/301 (CUB); G/TBT/W/302 (DOM) 
  
Internet http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/  
 
 
7. Canada – Compositional requirements for cheese 
Members Maintaining CAN 
 Concerned NZL , USA, AUS,  EEC, CHE 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 8 meetings 
   
Measure Product Cheese 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices; harmonization 
 Description Amendment of existing cheese identity and 
compositional standards;  specific compositional requirements;  essential characteristics of cheese;  process for the manufacturing of particular varieties of cheese 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; 
unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification; procedure and cost of conformity assessment (verification), additional licensing 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CAN/203 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 132-136  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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   Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42-48 
 Other - 
 
 
8. India – Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 2007 
Members Maintaining IND 
 Concerned USA, EEC  
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 8 meetings 
   
Measure Product Cosmetic products 
 Objective Other; consumer safety 
 Description New registration system 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further information, 
clarification; other, registration 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IND/33 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 128-129 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42-48 
 Other - 
 
 
9. Israel – Infant Formula 
Members Maintaining ISR 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 8 meetings 
   
Measure Product Infant formula 
 Objective Health and/or safety; quality 
 Description Laboratory testing requireme nts, renewal of product 
licences, administrative fees, labelling rules 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; further 
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Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 130-131 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42-48 
 Other - 
 
 10. China – Proposed Regulations on Information Security 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC, USA, JPN, KOR, CAN 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product 13 categories of IT products 
 Objective Information security 
 Description Technical requirements; conformity assessment 
procedures; compulsory certification 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; 
rationale, legitimacy; further information,  clarification; other, intellectual 
property 
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/278-290 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 151-162 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44-48 
 Other G/TBT/W/292 
 
 11. Brazil – Toys  
Members Maintaining BRA 
 Concerned EEC, MYS, THA , CHN, USA 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Toys; toys parts and accessories  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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   Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Additional requirements for toxicological test 
methods 
Issues Transparency; international standard s; unnecessary barrier to trade; 
discrimination; further information, cl arification; other, mandatory sampling 
and testing 
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure - Urgent (Article 
5.7.1) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/BRA/259; 313; 339 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 165-176 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44-48 
 Other - 
 
 
12. China – Wines  
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Wine 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices; consumer 
protection 
 Description Terminologies, definitions, technical requirement and 
labelling 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barr ier to trade; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/197 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras.  163-164 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44-48 
 Other - 
 
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  13. European Union – Production and Labelling of Organic Products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned ARG , ECU, CUB  
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 4 meetings 
   
Measure Product Agricultural and aquaculture products intended to be 
marketed as organic 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment; harmonization 
 Description Production and labelling rules 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barr ier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; 
special and differential treatment; other, deceptive practices, already certified producers and exporters 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/101 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 180-181 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44-45; 47 
 Other G/TBT/W/284 (ARG); G/TBT/W/291 (ARG) 
 
14. United States – Consumer Pr oduct Safety Improvement Act 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 4 meetings 
   
Measure Product Children's products 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/421 
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  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 177-179 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/45-48 
 Other - 
 
 
15. India – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products 
Members Maintaining IND 
 Concerned JPN, KOR, EEC, CHN, MEX  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Steel and steel products 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Conformity of steel and steel products to specified 
Indian Standards 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; further 
information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IND/32 and Add.1 
  
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 196-197 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 
16. European Union – Seal products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned NOR , CAN, ISL, BRA 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Seal products 
 Objective Harmonization 
 Description Conditions for the placement on the market, import, 
transit and export of seal products 
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  Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, 
clarification;  
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/249 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 182-184 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 
17. Thailand – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products 
Members Maintaining THA 
 Concerned JPN, KOR, TPKM  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Steel and steel products 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Requirements for steel products 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/THA/306 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 198-200 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 
18. Colombia – Quality and Identity Requirements for Distilled Spirits 
Members Maintaining COL 
 Concerned USA, EEC  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
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  Measure Product Alcoholic beverages 
 Objective Health and/or safety; prevention of deceptive 
practices 
 Description Requirements for alcoholic beverages 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barr ier to trade; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2); Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/COL/120 and Add.1; G/TBT/N/COL/121 
and Add.1; G/TBT/N/COL/130 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 189-192 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 
19. India – Prevention of Food Adulteration 
Members Maintaining IND 
 Concerned EEC , USA  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Pre-packaged food 
 Objective Health and/or safety; othe r, consumer information 
 Description Labelling guidelines for pre-packaged food 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IND/34 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 185-186 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other G/SPS/N/IND/59; G/TBT/N/IND/38; 
G/TBT/N/IND/39 
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  20. Colombia – Draft Decree Establishing Provi sions to Promote the Use of Biofuels 
Members Maintaining COL 
 Concerned EEC , MEX 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Biofuels 
 Objective Environment 
 Description Regulations for biofuels 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; other, non-necessity of mandatory 
requirements 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/COL/96 and Adds.1-3 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 193-195 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 
21. France – Unique Requirements for Ride-on Lawn Mowers 
Members Maintaining FRA 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Ride-on lawn mowers 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
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  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 206-215 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 
22. India – Restriction on Chinese toys 
Members Maintaining IND 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Toys imported from China 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 201-205 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other G/TBT/W/304 
 
 
23. Chile – Cosmetics 
Members Maintaining CHL 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Cosmetic products 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Requirements and authorization procedures for 
cosmetic products 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade 
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  Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2); Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHL/81 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 187-188 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47-48 
 Other - 
 
 24. Korea – Regulation for Food Industry Promotion Act 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned AUS, CAN , CHE, EEC, CHL, NZL, USA  
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Organic processed foods 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices 
 Description Certifying organic processed foods 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; unnecessary barrier to trade; further 
information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/KOR/204 and Suppl.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 232-237 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 62-71 
 Other - 
 
 
25. Brazil – Health Products 
Members Maintaining BRA 
 Concerned CAN , CHE, EEC, MEX, SGP, USA  
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
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  Measure Product Health products 
 Objective Health and/or safety; prevention of deceptive 
practices 
 Description Requirements for health products and medical devices 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; unnecessary 
barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/BRA/328 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 137-150 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 24-32 
 Other - 
 
 
26. China – Green Dam Youth Escort internet filtering software 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC, USA, JPN 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Internet filtering software 
 Objective Other, consumer protection 
 Description Mandatory internet filter software used to prevent 
harmful information 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 228-231 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 36-42 
 Other - 
 
 27. Argentina – Testing Requirements for Imported Toys 
Members Maintaining ARG 
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Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Teething rings and teething toys for children under the 
age of three 
 Objective Health and/or safety; othe r, consumer information 
 Description Precautionary measures restricting the use of phthalic 
acid esters in teething rings and teething toys for children under the age of three  
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification; other, lack of 
sufficient testing capability 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/ARG/51, Adds.1-5 and Suppl.1 
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 216-223 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 44-48 
 Other - 
 
 
28. European Union – Decision on Restrictions of the Marketing and Use of Organostannic 
Compounds 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned JPN 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Articles containing organostannic compounds  
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Ban of certain organostannic compounds 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; other, measure not based on scientific grounds 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/244 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 226-227 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 16-18 
 Other - 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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29. European Union – Accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of 
products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Horizontal legislation covering a wide range of 
different products 
 Objective Harmonization 
 Description Provisions on market surveillance and accreditation 
relating to marketing of goods 
   
Issues Further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/152 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 244-247 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 54-61 
 Other - 
 
 
30. European Union – Poultry Meat 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned BRA , AUS 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Poultry meat, poultry meat products, preparations and 
poultry meat in brine 
 Objective Quality; other, consumer information 
 Description Extension of the scope of the marketing standards for 
fresh poultry meat to include fresh poultry meat preparations 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimin ation; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/267 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 238-243 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/48, paras. 76-80 
 Other - 
 
 
31. European Union – Implementing measures of the Directive on eco-design of energy-
using products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Eco-design of energy-using products 
 Objective Environment; harmonization 
 Description Ecodesign requirements for standby and off-mode 
electric power consumption of electrical and 
electronic household and office equipment  
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; unnecessary 
barrier to trade; special and differential treatment 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2); Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/208 and Add.1, 228 and Add.1, 229 
and Adds.1-2, 234 and Add.1, 237 and Add.1, 273 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 224-225 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47 paras. 68-72 
 Other - 
 
 
32. Canada – Bill C-32 amendment to Tobacco Act 
Members Maintaining CAN 
 Concerned ARG , MEX, CHE, COL, EEC, TUR, USA, FYR  
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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Measure Product Various flavours and other additives contained in 
certain tobacco products 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade;  further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 8-18 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
33. Canada – Milk Class 4m 
Members Maintaining CAN 
 Concerned NZL , EEC, AUS 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product - 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 23-26 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  34. Indonesia – Regulation of BPOM No. HK.00.05.1.23.3516 relating to distribution license 
requirements for certain drug products, co smetics, food supplements, and food 
Members Maintaining IDN 
 Concerned USA , EEC  
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Certain drug products, cosmetics, food supplements, 
and food 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 36-40 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
35. Chinese Taipei – Organic Products 
Members Maintaining TPKM 
 Concerned EEC , CHE  
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Organic agricultural products and organic agricultural 
processed products 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices; other, consumer 
protection 
 Description Establishment of a management system of imported 
organic agricultural products to ensure that 
agricultural products labelled “organic” comply with organic requirements  
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/TPKM/65 and 69 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 19-22 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
36. Canada – Ontario Ice Cream Subsidy 
Members Maintaining CAN 
 Concerned NZL , EEC  
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product - 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 27-29 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
37. Indonesia – Decree No. Kep-99/MUI/III/2009 relating to Halal certification 
Members Maintaining IDN 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Halal food 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Issues Transparency; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 32-35 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
38. United States – Country of Origin Labeling for Dairy 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned MEX 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Dairy products 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 41-44 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
39. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait – Halal Food Requirements 
Members Maintaining SAU; BHR; KWT  
 Concerned AUS 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Halal Food  
 Objective Health and/or safety; other, consumer protection 
 Description Guidelines for Halal Food certification bodies 
   
Issues Transparency 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/SAU/69; G/TBT/N/BHR/131; 
G/TBT/N/KWT/20 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 4-5 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
40. United States – Ban on Clove Cigarettes 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned IDN 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Cigarettes and tobacco products containing certain 
additives 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 6-7 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other G/TBT/W/323 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  41. Israel – Regulation 31/08, the “Regulatio n for Labeling of Imported and Locally 
Produced Automotive Products – Name of Manufacturer and Country of Origin 
Requirements" 
Members Maintaining ISR 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2009 
 Last raised 5 November 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Automotive products 
 Objective - 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; discrimination 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/49, paras. 30-31 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
42. European Union - Ban on the Use of Nickel-Cadmium in Batteries 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned AUS, CAN, CHN, EGY, JPN, THA, USA, VEN 
   
Committee First raised 11 June 1999 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 13 meetings 
   
Measure Product Batteries and accumulators 
 Objective Environment 
 Description New limit of cadmium 
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; further information, 
clarification; 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/98  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
 Page 43 
 
 
    
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 122-123 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/39 paras. 11  
 Other - 
 
 
43. European Union - Fire Performance of Construction Products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned JPN, USA, PHL, COL, BRA, KOR, MEX, THA  
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 7 meetings 
   
Measure Product Electric cables 
 Objective Health and/or safety; harmonization 
 Description Establishes classes of reaction to fire performance for 
cables, the relevant test methods, the classification criteria and the additional classification options 
   
Issues Transparency; international standard s; unnecessary barrier to trade; 
discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification; 
special and differential treatment 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2), Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/92 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 134-136 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/38-43 
 Other - 
Internet http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/  
 
 
44. Saudi Arabia - International Conformi ty Certification Programme (ICCP) 
Members Maintaining SAU 
 Concerned USA,  JPN, MEX, KOR  
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 7 meetings 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product - 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Requirements of conformity certificate programme 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barriers to trade; further information, 
clarification; product coverage 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 132-133 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/38-42 and 46 
 Other WT/ACC/SAU/61, para. 197. 
 
 
45. Norway - Proposed regulation concerning specific hazardous substances in consumer 
products 
Members Maintaining NOR 
 Concerned ISR, JPN , JOR, KOR, USA 
   
Committee First raised 9 November 2007 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product 18 specific hazardous substances in consumer 
products 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Prohibition (with exceptions) 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, 
legitimacy; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/NOR/17 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 173-176 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/43-47 
 Other - 
Internet www.sft.no  
 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  46. China - Compulsory Certification (CCC) System 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC, USA, JPN, CHE 
   
Committee First raised 26 January 2007 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Products relating to safeguarding national security, 
preventing deceptive practices, protecting human life or safety, animal or plant life or health, and the environment 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment; national security; 
prevention of deceptive practices 
 Description - 
 
Issues Transparency; international standard s; unnecessary barrier to trade; 
discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification; 
other, logical; other, certification, recognition of equivalence of testing 
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/399 and Suppl.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 177-180 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/40, 43-47 
 Other G/TBT/W/182 (EEC) 
 
 
47. Argentina - Measures affecting market access for pharmaceutical products 
Members Maintaining ARG 
 Concerned COL , CHL, PRY  
   
Committee First raised 9 November 2007 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Pharmaceutical products 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Application of conformity assessment procedures 
   
Issues Transparency; discrimination; further information, clarification 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 263-264 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/43-47 
 Other G/TBT/W/280 (COL); G/TBT/W/299 (COL) 
 
 
48. Indonesia – Mandatory Certification for Steel Products  
Members Maintaining IDN 
 Concerned JPN, KOR, EEC, TPKM  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Steel and steel products 
 Objective Health and/or safety; quality; fair trade competition 
 Description Conformity of steel and steel products to specified 
Indonesian Standards 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; further information, clarification;  
  
Notification Type Urgent Technical Regulation (Article 2.10.1); 
Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IDN/23, Rev.1 and Suppl.1, and 
G/TBT/N/IDN/24, Rev.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 206-212 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47 
 Other G/TBT/N/IDN/17 
 
 
49. Malaysia – Conformity Assessment  Procedures for Steel Products 
Members Maintaining MYS 
 Concerned JPN 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Steel products 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 233-236 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47 
 Other - 
 
 
50. European Union – Green Paper on Agricultural Product Quality Policy 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned MEX , USA 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Agricultural products 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; international standard s; unnecessary barrier to trade; 
discrimination; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 255-258 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/47 
 Other - 
 
 
51. European Union – Tariff Rate Quota on Meat and Meat Products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned AUS , URY, PRY, ARG  
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Meat and meat products 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Tariff Rate Quota 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 5-10 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 52. Korea – Labelling Standards for Food 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned CHN , EEC  
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Food products 
 Objective Other, consumer protection 
 Description Revision of Labelling Standards for food products 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/KOR/192 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 11-13 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
53. Korea – Conformity Assessment Pr ocedures for Lithium-Ion Batteries 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned JPN, EEC  
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Lithium-Ion Batteries 
 Objective Other, consumer protection 
 Description Batteries, Digital door lock, Bicycles subject to the 
Self-Regulatory Safety Confirmation system 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/KOR/193 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 21-23 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 54. China – WAPI standard requirements 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned USA , EEC  
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product WAPI standards for mobile phones with WLAN 
function 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; international standard s; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 49-53 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  55. United States – Test Procedures for Fl uorescent Lamp Ballasts in stand-by mode 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts  
 Objective Environment 
 Description Energy Efficiency Program: Test Procedures for 
Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts in Standby Mode 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/452 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 14-15 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  56. European Union – Biocide Dimethylfumarate 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned JPN 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Biocide Dimethylfumarate 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Ban of products containing biocide dimethylfumarate 
(DMF) 
   
Issues Other, differential enforcement across the EC member States  
  
Notification Type Urgent Technical Regulation (Article 2.10.1) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/258 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 19-20 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
57. Canada – Labelling for Food Allergens 
Members Maintaining CAN 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Food allergens derived from certain foods; foods 
products with added sulphites; and standardized 
alcoholic beverages and vinegars  
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Mandatory declaration of the sources of the common 
food allergens and gluten when present in a 
prepackaged product 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CAN/248 and Add.1 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 52  
 
  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 33-35 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
58. Tunisia – Labelling and Presentation of Pre-packaged Food 
Members Maintaining TUN 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Labelling and presentation of pre-packaged foods 
 Objective Harmonization 
 Description Mandatory labelling for certain pre-packaged foods 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimin ation, rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/TUN/20 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, para. 43 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
59. China – Antibacterial and Cleaning Functi on for Household and Similar Electrical 
Appliances 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned KOR 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Household and similar electric appliances 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Standard which specifies the scope, definitions, 
technical requirements and marks for electric washing 
machine in antibacterial function 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Issues Further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/603-604 and 606 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 72-73 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
60. United States – Food and Drugs Cosmetic Act 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned MEX 
   
Committee First raised 25 June 2009 
 Last raised 25 June 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product - 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/48, paras. 74-75 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  61. Sweden - Restrictions on the use of  Deca-bromo diphenylether (deca-BDE) 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned JPN, JOR, USA, ISR, TPKM 
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 10 meetings 
   
Measure Product Deca-bromo diphenylether (decaBDE), chemicals 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Prohibition, ban. 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification; other, 
precaution, lack of scientific evidence 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/SWE/59 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 98-104 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/38-46 
 Other - 
 
 
62. China - Draft Standards on Lith ium Batteries for Mobile Phones 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC , JPN, USA 
   
Committee First raised 9 November 2007 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 5 meetings 
   
Measure Product Batteries for mobile phones 
 Objective Environment; consumer protection; industry 
development 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; international standards; further information, clarification; 
other, intellectual property 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 224-226 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44-46 
 Other G/TBT/22 
 
 
63. Peru - Labelling of footwear 
Members Maintaining PER 
 Concerned EEC , USA  
   
Committee First raised 4 November 2004 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 4 meetings 
   
Measure Product Footwear 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices 
 Description Information requirements for label, mark; country of 
origin 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale , legitimacy; other, use of voluntary 
label instead 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/PER/4 and G/TBT/N/PER/1 and 
G/TBT/N/PER/19 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 280-284 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/34-35, 46 
 Other - 
 
 
64. Brazil - Regulation on Identification and Qu ality Standards of Ethyl Alcohol and other 
Spirits 
Members Maintaining BRA 
 Concerned MEX , EEC, USA  
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Beverages and spirits (incl uding rum, gin and tequila); 
under natured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol 
 Objective Health and/or safety; quality 
 
 Description Specifications for identity and quality 
   
Issues International standards, unnecessary barr ier to trade, further information, 
clarification; geographical indications; other, geographical indications, intellectual property 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/BRA/276-278 and Suppl.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 234-235 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/45-46 
   
 Other http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2008/tbt/bra/0
8_1960_00_et.pdf  
 
 
65. China - Excessive Packaging 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC, USA  
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Food and cosmetics 
 Objective Environment; saving resources 
 Description General Rules for Restricting Excessive Packaging of 
Food and Cosmetics 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; unnecessary barrier to trade; 
discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification; 
other, requirement which became ma ndatory despite previous assurance 
  
Notification Type Technical regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/321 and G/TBT/N/CHN/447, Suppl.1 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 248-252 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44, 46 
 Other - 
 
 
66. China - Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Copy Machines 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned JPN 
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Copy machines 
 Objective Environment; energy efficiency 
 Description Energy efficiency requirements; testing of copy 
machines 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barr ier to trade; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/331, Rev.1 and Suppl.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 227-229 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/45-46 
 Other http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2008/TBT/CH
N/08_0429_00_et.pdf  
 
 67. European Union – Novel foods 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned COL , ECU, PER , MEX, CRI, BOL, CUB, BRA, 
VEN 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Foods and food ingredients 
 Objective Health and/or safety; consumer information and 
protection 
 Description Authorisation of novel foods G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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Issues International standards; unnecessary barr ier to trade; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/188 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 289-296 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/45-46 
 Other G/TBT/W/298 (COL) 
 
 
68. United States – Requirements to combat illegal logging 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned EEC, ARG, CAN, CHE, JPN, MEX  
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Plants, plant products 
 Objective Environment 
 Description Importation of plants 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/424, Corr.1 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47, paras. 241-247 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/45-46 
 Other - 
 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  69. Ecuador – Test report and certificate of co nformity for industrial products including 
tyres, steel products and automobile components 
Members Maintaining ECU 
 Concerned USA , COL, MEX, CHL, KOR, EEC  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product List of goods subject to control 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Requirements for the prodcuts listed in the "list of 
goods subject to control" 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; further information, clarification;  
  
Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/ECU/41, G/TBT/N/ECU/42 and Adds.1-4, 
G/TBT/N/ECU/43 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 paras. 43-50 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
70. Korea – Beef 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned AUS , MEX, USA, CAN, NZL  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Meat 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices 
 Description Requirements for labelling of meat 
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; unnecessary 
barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification; 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/KOR/202 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 60  
 
  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 paras. 85-94 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
71. China – Quality Assessment System for Imported Cotton 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned USA , AUS, EEC  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Uncombed cotton 
 Objective Quality; prevention of deceptive practices 
 Description Measures on registration of overseas supplying 
enterprises exporting cotton to China 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; 
discrimination; further information, clarification; other, disclosure of confidential business information 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/336 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 paras. 28-37 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
72. European Union – Marketing Standards for Olive Oil 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned USA , NZL  
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Olive oil, olive pomace oil 
 Objective Prevention of deceptive practices; consumer 
information 
 Description Labelling of olive oil and olive pomace oil at retail 
stage   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Issues International standards; unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination  
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/226 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 paras. 51-55 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
73. Turkey – Inspection of Imported Medical Equipment 
Members Maintaining TUR 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Imported medical devices 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; discrimination; further 
information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 paras. 63-65 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
74. Bahrain – Motor Vehicles: General Requirements 
Members Maintaining BHR 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Motor vehicles 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Requirements for construction of motor vehicles 
   
Issues Further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/BHR/40 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 para. 73 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 75. China – Textiles and Apparel 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC 
Committee First raised 18 March 2009 
 Last raised 18 March 2009 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Textiles and apparel 
 Objective Health and/or safety; regulating the market 
 Description Requirements for textiles and apparel 
   
Issues Further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/427 and Suppl.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/47 paras. 77-78 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
76. Thailand - Labelling Requirement for Snack Foods 
Members Maintaining THA 
 Concerned USA , EEC, CAN, AUS  
   
Committee First raised 21 March 2007 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Snack foods 
 Objective Health and/or safety; quality; promote healthy life 
style; nutrition 
 Description Labelling 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/THA/215 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46, paras. 327-328 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/41-45 
 Other - 
  
Internet www.acfs.go.th  
 
 
77. Brazil - Registration requirements for medical devices 
Members Maintaining BRA 
 Concerned EEC, USA, CHE, CAN 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 5 meetings 
   
Measure Product Medical devices 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Registration requirement; requirement for the 
provision of price data 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification; other, burdensome regulation 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46, paras. 284-288 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42 - 45 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  78. Germany - Ban on Seal Products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned CAN, NOR  
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Seal products 
 Objective Environment; animal health and welfare; public 
morals 
 Description Ban on importation, processing and placing on the 
market 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/DEU/5 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46 paras. 289-292 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44-45 
 Other - 
 
 
79. Brazil - Wines 
Members Maintaining BRA 
 Concerned EEC , USA  
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Wines 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Mandatory analytical parameters for the certification 
of origin of imported wines  
   
Issues International standards; rationale, legitimacy; further information, 
clarification 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Notification Type Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/BRA/238 and G/TBT/N/BRA/289 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46, paras. 221-224 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/45 
 Other - 
 
 
80. European Union - Napropamide 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned IND 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Napropamide (pesticide active substance) 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Pesticide 
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; other, lack of scientific evidence 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/203 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46 paras. 21-22 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 81. United States - Detection of contaminants in fuel containers 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned IND 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Fuel containers of casting and fencing material 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barrier to trade G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46 paras. 23-24 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 82. Chinese Taipei - Green Mark Products 
Members Maintaining TPKM 
 Concerned JPN 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Green mark products 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46 paras. 32-33 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
83. Korea - Import Review Process for Functional Cosmetic 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Cosmetics 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Discrimination 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46 paras. 42-45 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  84. European Union - Capacity labe lling of batteries and accumulators 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned JAP 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Labelling of battery capacities  
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Requirements for capacity labelling of all portable 
and automotive batteries and accumulators  
   
Issues Time to adapt, "reasonable interval" 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46 paras. 128-130 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
85. European Union - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the 
Council on Cosmetic Products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Cosmetics 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Regulation on Cosmetic Products 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) and Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/186 and Corr.1 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
 Page 69 
 
 
  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46, paras. 11-14 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
86. China - Brake linings for automobiles 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Brake linings for automobiles  
 Objective Quality; adapting scientific and technical advance 
 Description Classification, technical requirements, test methods, 
inspection rules, marks, packages, transportation and 
storage for brake linings of automobiles 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/366 and Suppl.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46, paras. 15-16 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 87. United States - Olive Oil 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 5 November 2008 
 Last raised 5 November 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Olive Oil 
 Objective Health and/or safety; consumer protection 
 Description - 
   
Issues International standards G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 70  
 
  Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/395 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/46, paras. 17-20 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
88. Korea - Fish heads 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned NZL,  NOR, EEC, ISL 
   
Committee First raised 2 July 2003 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 15 meetings 
   
Measure Product Fish heads (e.g. Hake, Cod and Pollack) 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Prohibition, ban 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimin ation; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification 
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45, paras. 119-120 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/30-36, 38-44 
 Other G/SPS/N/KOR/243 
 
 
89. Norway - Restrictions on the use of  Deca-bromo diphenylether (deca-BDE) 
Members Maintaining NOR 
 Concerned JPN, JOR , USA, ISR 
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 8 meetings 
   
Measure Product Deca-bromo diphenylether (decaBDE), chemicals 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Prohibition, ban 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification; scientific 
evidence 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/NOR/6 and Add.1 and Corr.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45, para. 157 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/38-44 
 Other - 
  
Internet http://www.sft.no/arbeidsomr/kjemikalier/flammehemmere/brominatedflame
retardants_actionplan.htm  
 
 90. China - Revision of the list of toxic chemicals severely restricted in the People's Republic 
of China in the regulation for environmen tal management on the first import of 
chemicals and the import and export of toxic chemicals 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC, JPN,  USA 
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Toxic chemicals 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Registration, certification, clearance 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; discrimination; further informa tion, clarification; registration fees, 
administrative costs 
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45, paras. 183-185 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/38-41, 44 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 72  
 
  91. China - Domestic gas cooking appliances 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 15 March 2006 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 5 meetings 
   
Measure Product Domestic gas cooking appliances 
 Objective Health and/or safety; regulating the market 
 Description Definitions, classifications, requirements, test 
methods, inspection rules, marking, package, 
transportation and storage 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; minimum temperature 
resistance requirement 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/237 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45, paras. 164-165 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/38, 40, 42 - 44 
 Other - 
 
 92. United States - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorist Regulation 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned CHL, ISR 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, calcium nitrate 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45, paras. 107-113 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44 
 Other - 
 
 
93. European Union - Toys 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned CHN,  KOR 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Toys 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Safety requirements; obligations of manufacturers, 
importers, distributors; conformity assessment 
procedures; marking; procedures for unsafe toys 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discr imination; burdensome testing; 
inappropriate design; different criteria among EC member States 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/184 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45, paras. 173-175 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/44 
 Other - 
 
 
94. Germany - Changes in the Prohibition of Chemicals Ordinance 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned ISR, CHL  
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Chemicals 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Prohibition, ban 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 74  
 
  Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45 paras. 15-17 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
95. Korea - Country of Origin Labelling Re quirements for Certain Imported Fruit 
Members Maintaining KOR 
 Concerned US, MEX  
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Seven types of imported fruit for bulk sale: sweet 
pumpkins, bananas, oranges, pineapples, melons, watermelons and durians  
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Requirements for country of origin labelling  
   
Issues Discrimination 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45 paras. 29-31 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 96. Colombia - Regulation on Wine labelling 
Members Maintaining COL 
 Concerned CHL 
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
    G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
 Page 75 
 
 
  Measure Product Wines 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Labelling 
   
Issues Transparency, time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; further information, 
clarification; nature of the measure unclear 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45 paras. 18-19 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
97. Indonesia - Zinc Coated Steel Sheet 
Members Maintaining IDN 
 Concerned KOR 
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Zinc coated steel sheet 
 Objective Quality, consumer protection; fair trade competition 
 Description Requirements for the marketing of zinc coated steel 
sheet (product certificates, testing methods, quality 
and marking requirements, packaging) 
   
Issues Transparency; rationale; legitimac y; unnecessary barrier to trade 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IDN/17 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45 paras. 20-21 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 76  
 
  98. Indonesia - Requirements for R ubber Hoses for LPG Gas Stoves 
Members Maintaining IDN 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 1 July 2008 
 Last raised 1 July 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Tanks steel and rubber hoses for LPG gas stoves 
 Objective Quality; consumer protection; fair trade competition 
 Description Requirements for the marketing of tanks steel and 
rubber hoses for LPG gas stoves (product certificates, 
testing methods, quality and marking requirements, 
packaging) 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Urgent Technical Regulation (Article 2.10.1); Urgent 
Conformity Assessment Procedure (Article 5.7.1) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/IDN/19 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/45 paras. 22-24 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
99. China - Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information 
Products 
Members Maintaining CHN 
 Concerned EEC, JPN, USA 
   
Committee First raised 2 November 2005 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Electronic information products 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Certification, inspection, labelling, CCC Scheme 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonable interval"; international standards; 
further information, clarification;  scope of coverage of measure 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) and Conformity 
Assessment Procedure (Article 5.6.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/CHN/140, Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 204-205 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/37-40, 42 
 Other - 
  
Internet www.mii.gov.cn/art/2006/03/02/art_524_7343.html  
 
 
100. Moldova - Quality and control measures for bo ttled, non-alcoholic beverages including 
mineral, natural water and soft drinks 
Members Maintaining MDA 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 9 November 2007 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Bottled natural mineral water, table water and soft 
drinks 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Conformity assessment, quality and control 
requirements, label, mark 
   
Issues Transparency 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/MDA/13 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 223 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/43 
 Other - 
 
 101. United States - Proposed Rule on Labelling and Advertising of Wines, Distilled Spirits 
and Malt Beverages 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned ARG 
   
Committee First raised 9 November 2007 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 2 meetings G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Measure Product Wines, distilled spirits and malt beverages 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Proposed rule on the labelling and advertising of 
wines, distilled spirits and malt beverages 
   
Issues International standards; rationale, legitimacy 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/290 and Add.1 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 198-199 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/43 
 Other - 
  
Internet http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/ 257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo
.gov/2007/pdf/E7-18510.pdf  
 
 
102. United States - Flammability of Clothing Textiles 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Clothing textiles 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Amendment of standard; original outdated; need to 
better reflect current consumer practices and technologies; need to clarify 
   
Issues Transparency; time to adapt, "reasonabl e interval"; unnecessary barrier to 
trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/242 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 206-207 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42 
 Other - 
  
Internet http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/ 257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo
.gov/2007/pdf/07-779.pdf  
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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103. Japan - Labelling Guidelines on Wagyu Beef 
Members Maintaining JPN 
 Concerned AUS, USA  
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Wagyu beef 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Further information, clarification; labelling 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44 paras 52-55 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
104. European Union - Lighters 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Lighters 
 Objective Health and/or safety; environment 
 Description Child-resistance for lighters; safety requirements and 
test methods 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/EEC/178 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 80  
 
  Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 24-26 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
105. Canada - Mandatory Container Size 
Members Maintaining CAN 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Infant food jars 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 27-28 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
106. South Africa - Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuff 
Members Maintaining ZAF 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Pre-packaged foodstuffs 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Labelling and advertising 
   
Issues Rationale, legitimacy; further information, clarification 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/ZAF/66  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 50-51 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
107. Moldova - Draft Law on Alcoholic Beverages 
Members Maintaining MDA 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 20 March 2008 
 Last raised 20 March 2008 
 Frequency 1 meeting 
   
Measure Product Alcoholic beverages 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description - 
   
Issues Transparency 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/44, paras 56 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other - 
 
 
108. New Zealand - Ban on the Importation of Trout 
Members Maintaining NZL 
 Concerned CAN,  NOR 
   
Committee First raised 27 June 2000 
 Last raised 9 November 2007 
 Frequency 8 meetings 
   
Measure Product Trout 
 Objective Environment 
 Description Temporary ban on importation of commercial 
quantities of trout 
   G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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  Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; discrimination; rationale, legitimacy; although 
temporary, extended by successive customs orders;  availability of 
alternative measures 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/43, paras 70-72 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/19-20, 25-26, 33-34, 36. 
 Other - 
 
 
109. Belgium and The Netherlands - Seal products 
Members Maintaining EEC 
 Concerned CAN, NOR  
   
Committee First raised 4 November 2004 
 Last raised 9 November 2007 
 Frequency 6 meetings 
   
Measure Product Seal skins and seal derived products (hooded seals 
and harp seals) 
 Objective Environment; public opinion, public morality, animal 
welfare 
 Description Ban, prohibition 
   
Issues Unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further information, 
clarification; Article XX of GATT, science, CITES 
  
Notification Type Technical Regulation (Article 2.9.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/BEL/39 and G/TBT/N/NLD/68 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/43, paras 44-49 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/34, 39-42 
 Other WT/DS369/1 
  
Internet http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/tbt/  
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
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110. Brazil - Mandatory certification of batteries 
Members Maintaining BRA 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 21 March 2007 
 Last raised 9 November 2007 
 Frequency 3 meetings 
   
Measure Product Batteries for electronic items, including mobile 
phones 
 Objective Unknown 
 Description Third party certification requirement 
   
Issues Transparency; unnecessary barrier to trade; rationale, legitimacy; further 
information, clarification; use of SDoC 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/43, paras 116-117 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/41-42 
 Other - 
 
 111. Turkey - Product-tracking system for to bacco products and alcoholic beverages 
Members Maintaining TUR 
 Concerned USA 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 9 November 2007 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Alcoholic products; tobacco products 
 Objective Other. financial purposes; to stop tax evasion through 
ensuring that the products were produced, and/or imported legally to Turkey 
 Description Product tracking system; marking; mandatory 
application of strip stamps 
   
Issues Transparency; discrimination; whether measure is covered by scope of TBT 
Agreement 
  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
Page 84  
 
  Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/43, paras 67-69 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42 
 Other - 
 
 
112. United States - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions 
Members Maintaining USA 
 Concerned CHN 
   
Committee First raised 5 July 2007 
 Last raised 9 November 2007 
 Frequency 2 meetings 
   
Measure Product Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions 
 Objective Environment 
 Description Amendment;  requirements for the control of volatile 
organic compound emissions in the use of consumer and commercial products;  in cluding requirements for 
labelling, compliance certification and testing 
   
Issues International standards; unnecessary barr ier to trade; further information, 
clarification 
  
Notification Type Proposed Technical Regulation (Article 3.2) 
 Symbol:  G/TBT/N/USA/249 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/43, paras 118-120 
 Minutes, previous G/TBT/M/42 
 Other - 
  
Internet http://www.mass.gov/dep/service/regulations/310cmr07.pdf  
 
 
113. Chinese Taipei - Amended Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products 
Members Maintaining TPKM 
 Concerned EEC 
   
Committee First raised 9 November 2007 
 Last raised 9 November 2007 
 Frequency 1 meeting  G/TBT/GEN/74/Rev.4 
 Page 85 
 
 
  Measure Product Alcohol products 
 Objective Health and/or safety 
 Description Hygiene standards for alcohol products, labelling, 
additives 
   
Issues Transparency; international standard s; rationale, legitimacy; scope of 
measure 
  
Notification Type - 
 Symbol:  - 
  
Documents Minutes, latest G/TBT/M/43, paras 21-22 
 Minutes, previous - 
 Other G/SPS/N/TPKM/64 and Add.1 
 
 
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