WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/65 
28 June 2006 
 (06-3130) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MAY 2006 
 
Note by the Secretariat  
 
  
   
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of all notifications issued during the month of 
May 2006, which includes a total of 77 new notifications by 22 Members.   This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  G/TBT/GEN/N/65 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/31 
30/05/2006 2.9.2 Tobacco stuff and tobacco goods. To protect human life, health and 
environment and to warn customers against absurdity factors 10/07/2006 
G/TBT/N/BHR/4 
05/05/2006 2.9.2 Motor vehicles 
(HS:  83023000) Identification and traceability of 
vehicles for human safety 03/07/06 Bahrain 
G/TBT/N/BHR/5 
24/05/2006 5.6.2 Household appliances 
(HS:  85098090) Protection of human life 03/07/06 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/159 
16/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Beverage vending machines, commercial 
reach-in refrigeration, commercial air conditioners and heat pumps, central air 
conditioners and heat pumps less than 19 
kW (65 000 Btu/h), chest freezers with automatic defrost, automatic defrost refrigerator-freezer, exit signs, fluorescent lamp ballasts, dry-type transformers, dishwashers Protection of the environment 20/07/06 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/52 
29/05/2006 5.6.2 Elastomer materials for gaskets and 
membranes intended for gas appliances 
and equipment Consumer safety 28/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/192 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Safety belt anchorages of forward and 
rearward seats for adult occupants on M 
and N vehicles 
(ICS:  43.040.60;  HS:  8708) Protection of human safety 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/193 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Seats and their fixing devices on M1 and 
N1 vehicles Protection of human safety 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/194 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Compression ignition engines  
(ICS:  13.040.50, 27.020;  HS:  8408) Protection of human safety 01/07/06 China, 
People's 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/CHN/195 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Small and medium power diesel engines  
(ICS:  13.040.50, 27.020;  HS:  8408) To limit noise pollution and protect 
human safety 01/07/06   G/TBT/GEN/N/65
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/196 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Storage container, cleaning box and 
clamps for contact lenses (ICS:  11.040.70;  HS:  9004) To regulate market and protect 
human safety 31/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/197 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Wines 
(ICS:  67.160.10;   HS:  2204, 2205) To protect consumers' benefit, 
prevent cheating and maintain fair trade 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/198 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Engines of categories 2G and 3G of 
group for use in flammable gas and vapour atmospheres (ICS:  29.260.20). The protection of human health, 
safety of human life and properties, and the environment 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/199 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Engines of categories 2D and 3D of 
group II for use in flammable dust 
atmospheres (ICS:  29.260.20) Protection of human health, safety 
of human life and properties, and 
the environment 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/200 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 New current transformers for use with 
electrical measuring instruments and electrical protective devices at 
frequencies from 15Hz to 100Hz  
(ICS:  29.180) Protection of human health and 
safety of properties 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/201 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 New inductive voltage transformers for 
use with electrical measuring instruments 
and electrical protective devices at frequencies from 15Hz to 100Hz (ICS:  29.180) Protection of human health and 
safety of properties 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/202 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Small and medium size rotating electrical 
machines for general purpose  (ICS:  29.160.01) Protection of human health and 
improving the safety of electric machines 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/203 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Alternating-current metal-enclosed 
switchgear and control gear for rated voltages above 3.6kV and up to and including 40.5kV (ICS:  29.240.10) Protection of human health, safety 
of human life and properties, and the environment 01/07/06 China, 
People's Republic of (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/204 02/05/2006 2.9.2 Protective devices against unauthorized 
use of M and N vehicles (ICS:  43.040) Protection of property safety 01/07/06  G/TBT/GEN/N/65 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/CHN/205 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Storage electrical water heater 
(ICS:  97.040.30) Protection of human safety 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/206 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Tractors (small or medium type wheeled 
tractors) (HS:  8701901190) Protection of human life and the 
environment 30/06/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/207 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Equipment for crop protection  
(HS:  8424810000) Protection of human life and the 
environment 30/06/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/208 
02/05/2006 2.9.2 Food packaging and contact materials 
(HS:  39031900, 390760, 39206200, 39232, etc.) To ensure the safety of the import 
and export food and protect consumer’s health 01/07/06 China, 
People's Republic of (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/CHN/209 
29/05/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetics Protection of human health and 
safety 28/07/06 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/78 
29/05/2006 2.9.2 Articles for the packing of goods, of 
plastics;  packing cases and boxes of 
wood;  boxes, pouches and wallets of 
paper or paperboard;  sacks and bags of jute, cotton, polythene, fique and cabuya Prevention of risks to plant health 
and of practices likely to mislead 
consumers 23/08/06 
G/TBT/N/CRI/42 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS Code 67.040 Protection of health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead or deceive the consumer 08/06/06 
Costa Rica 
G/TBT/N/CRI/43 
24/05/2006 Not 
specified ICS code 67.040 - Labelling of pre-
packaged foods Prevention of consumer deception 
and protection of human health and safety Not specified  G/TBT/GEN/N/65
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/DOM/23 
17/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.120.30 - Fish and sh ellfish Health and food safety.  
Establishment of guidelines for the sensory evaluation of fish and shellfish to ensure uniformity of 
application of standards by making 
recommendations for inspection purposes Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/24 17/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.100.40 - Ice cream Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/25 
17/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.040 - Organic food Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/26 
17/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.120.10 - Meat and meat 
products (chorizo) Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/27 17/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.120.30 - Fish and shellfish: 
Canned tuna and bonito Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/28 18/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.120.30 - Fish and shellfish:  
Canned salmon Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/29 18/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.080.20 - Vegetables, tubers 
and roots:  Edible cassava Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/DOM/30 18/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code  67.080.20 - Fish and fish 
products:  Frozen fish fillets Health and food safety Not 
applicable Dominican Republic 
G/TBT/N/DOM/31 
18/05/2006 2.9.2 ICS code 67.120.30 - Fish and shellfish:  
Canned finfish Health and food safety Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/EEC/105 
01/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Table eggs in shell; (ICS:  0407). To streamline and simplify the EU 
agricultural legislation, to improve 
the quality of eggs and to protect 
consumers 30/06/06 European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/106 
03/05/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetic products Safety 02/07/06  G/TBT/GEN/N/65 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/EEC/107 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetics Protection of human health 08/06/06 
G/TBT/N/EEC/108 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Plant protection products To protect human health and the 
environment - for certain Member States, a longer phasing out has been set for essential uses in a limited number of crops 08/07/06 European 
Communities (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/109 19/05/2006 2.9.2 Plant protection products containing 
Alachlor (pesticide active substance) To protect human health and the 
environment - A period of grace for disposal, storage, placing on 
the market and use of existing 
stocks of plant protection products containing Alachlor allowed by Member State is limited to 12 months 18/07/06 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/11 
03/05/2006 2.9.2 This regulation shall apply to buildings’ 
fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers, ready-made fireplaces fuelled by wood, 
equipment for civil shelters To ensure that the equipment on 
the market are suitable for their purpose and have adequate safety 
level Not specified
G/TBT/N/IND/12 
17/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Genetically engineered or modified 
Foods and food ingredients composed of or containing genetically modified or 
engineered organism obtained through 
modern biotechnology To provide correct information to 
consumers 07/07/06 
India 
G/TBT/N/IND/13 
19/05/2006 Not 
specified Generator sets run with diesel. Environment safety, noise 
pollution control The 
regulations are already in 
force for 
domestic producers   G/TBT/GEN/N/65
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/IND/14 
19/05/2006 Not 
specified Generator sets run with diesel. Environment safety, pollution 
control The 
regulations are already in force for 
domestic 
producers 
G/TBT/N/IND/15 
19/05/2006 Not 
specified Generator sets run on petrol and 
kerosene Environment safety, noise 
pollution control The 
regulations 
are already in force for domestic producers 
G/TBT/N/IND/16 19/05/2006 Not 
specified Generator sets ( up to 19 kilowatt)  run 
on petrol and kerosene Environment safety, pollution 
control The 
regulations are already in 
force for 
domestic producers India  (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/IND/17 23/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Genetically Modified Food, Feed, 
Genetically Modified Organisms To regulate import of Genetically 
Modified Food, Feed, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) 07/07/06 
G/TBT/N/ISR/140 
12/05/2006 5.6.2 Electric insulated conductors  
(ICS:  29.160.20;  HS:  8544.11-60) Consumer safety 11/07/06 
G/TBT/N/ISR/141 
12/05/2006 5.6.2 Flexible electric conductors  
(ICS:  29.120.20;  HS:  8544.11-60) Consumer safety 11/07/06 
G/TBT/N/ISR/142 
12/05/2006 5.6.2 Storage batteries  
(ICS:  29.220.20;  HS:  8507.10-20) Consumer safety and protection 11/07/06 Israel 
G/TBT/N/ISR/143 
12/05/2006 5.6.2 Edible spreads  (ICS:  67.080;67.190) Public Health 11/07/06  G/TBT/GEN/N/65 
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ISR/144 
12/05/2006 2.9.2 Protective footwear  
(ICS:  13.340.50;  HS:  Chapter 64) Consumer safety 11/07/06 
G/TBT/N/ISR/145 
12/05/2006 2.9.2 Electric rotary motors   
(ICS:  29.160.01;  HS:  8502.40) Consumer safety and protection 11/07/06 
G/TBT/N/ISR/146 
12/05/2006 5.6.2 Incandescent lamps  
(ICS:  29.140.20;  HS:  9405; 8539) Consumer protection and safety 11/07/06 
G/TBT/N/ISR/147 
19/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Power lines insulated electric conductors  
(ICS: 29.240.20;  HS: 8544) Public safety 18/07/06 Israel 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/148 
29/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Jewellery  
(ICS:  39.060, 77.040.99;   
HS:  Chapter 71) Protection of public health 28/07/06 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/6 
05/05/2006 2.9.2 Cigarette packages To inform the consumer on the 
adverse health effects of smoking 
cigarettes and also of inhaling second-hand smoke 10/07/06 
G/TBT/N/JPN/169 
22/05/2006 2.9.2 Textile goods, plastic manufactured 
goods; bathtub lid, electric appliances; electric rice cookers, TV set and microwave oven stipulated by the Household Goods Quality Labelling Law This revision is aimed to change 
the label rules in order to respond to actual condition of emerging new household goods 22/07/06 
Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/170 
29/05/2006 2.9.2 Fire Alarm System’s Detectors (HS 
code:  8531.90), Fire Alarm System’s Control and Indicating Equipments (HS code:  8531.10), Fire Alarm System’s 
Transmitters  
(HS code: 8531.90) To promote spread of residential 
fire alarm system 28/07/06   G/TBT/GEN/N/65
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/JPN/171 
29/05/2006 2.9.2 Sugar beet and processed foods 
containing sugar beet  as a main ingredient To provide consumers with 
information for informed choice, given a possibility that genetically modified sugar beet, safety of 
which is authorized, will be 
distributed in Japan 03/08/06 
G/TBT/N/JPN/172 
29/05/2006 2.9.2 Kori dofu (dried soy bean curd) To clearly define Kori dofu and to 
include appellations other than 
Kori dofu, considering current status of manufacture and distribution 03/08/06 Japan 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/JPN/173 29/05/2006 2.9.2 Flavoured Seasoning To define the content of flavouring 
ingredient 03/08/06 
G/TBT/N/KOR/108 
16/05/2006 2.9.2 Miniature fuses:  
Sub-miniature fuse-links (HS:  8536) Consumer protection 10/07/06 
G/TBT/N/KOR/109 
16/05/2006 2.9.2 Plugs and Socket-outlets for household 
and similar purposes (HS:  8536) Consumer protection 10/07/06 Korea, 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/110 
19/05/2006 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical - tablets and capsules Protection of human health 17/07/06 
Lithuania G/TBT/N/LTU/7 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Construction products To bring about enhanced 
harmonization with EU legislation on construction products while improving the level of protection 
for human beings and environment 08/07/06 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/115 
01/05/2006 2.9.2 New diesel engines to be used for the 
propulsion of new motor vehicles of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3,857 kg. 
and new units equipped with this type of 
engine Protection of the environment and 
human health 25/06/06  G/TBT/GEN/N/65 
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Comments 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/14 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical products; . Galenic 
products; Natural therapeutic resources; Dietary supplements and sweeteners; Cosmetics; Sanitary and domestic 
hygiene products; instruments and 
equipment for medical-surgical or dental use Protection of human health 27/07/06 
Qatar G/TBT/N/QAT/11 
31/05/2006 5.6.2 Cars (safety and testing) (ICS:  
43.020.00);  Tyres (ICS:  83.160.00) To maintain safety of vehicles, 
consumer protection, and marketing relations with GCC neighbours 30/07/06 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/66 
01/05/2006 2.9.2 Cash registers The purpose of the provisions is to 
make it difficult to leave out income from the accounts and to improve tax control 28/07/06 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/66 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Telecommunications equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunications 
terminal equipment Annex 2 of the OOIT must be 
amended in view of correction of 
existing radio interface regulation 
and introduction of new frequency bands according to CEPT/ECC decisions 10/07/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/187 
05/05/2006 2.9.2 Fuels and fuel additives  
(HS Chapter:  2710;  ICS:  13) Protection of human health and the 
environment 31/05/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/188 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS:  Chapter  8703;  ICS:  43) Protection of human life and health 23/06/06 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/189 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Fruits and vegetables  
(HS:  Chapter  0803);  (ICS:  67) Protection of human life and health 26/07/06   G/TBT/GEN/N/65
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Comments 
G/TBT/N/USA/190 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning 
and Water Heating Equipment  (HS:  Chapters 8415, 8419, 8516);   (ICS:  97) Protection of environment 12/06/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/191 
09/05/2006 2.9.2 Consumer products  (ICS:  97)  Protection of environment 19/06/06 United States 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/USA/192 10/05/2006 2.9.2 Meat and poultry  
(HS:  Chapters 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207; ICS:  67) Protection of human life and health 07/07/06 
 
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