WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/81 
24 October 2007 
 (07-4598) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007 
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of  notifications issued during the month of September 
2007, which includes a total of 70 new notifications by 24 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/81 
Page 2 Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/222 
17/09/2007 2.9.2  Textiles Consumer information; protection of 
consumer rights 02/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/223 
18/09/2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Pre-measured products Protection of consumer rights 02/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/ARG/224 
27/09/2007 2.9.2  Compressed natural gas (CNG) storage 
cylinders User safety 24/11/2007 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/253 
14/09/2007 2.9.2  Pharmaceutical ingredients Protection of consumer  health and quality 
guarantee 31/08/2007 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/254 
14/09/2007 5.6.2  Articles of appare l and clothing 
accessories  (HS:  6100,  6200) Consumers safety 22/09/2007 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/210 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 28/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/211 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS : 11.120) Protection of human health 28/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/212 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 01/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/213 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 01/12/2007 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/98 
04/09/2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Glass and glass-ceramic utensils, ceramic 
utensils and ceramic, porcelain and china 
tableware and kitchenware 
(6911.00.00.00) To prevent or minimize risks to users' 
health from the release of lead and 
cadmium and prevent practices likely to 
mislead consumers 30/11/2007 
 
 G/TBT/N/COL/99 
14/09/2007 
 2.10.1  Toys - 9503001000, 9503002920, 
9503003000, 9503004000, 9503009100, 
9503009200, 9503009300, 9503009400, 
9503009500, 9503009600, 9503009900, 
9503009910, 9503009990. Protection of human health Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/COL/100 
19/09/2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Bullet-proof glass, 39.26.90.90.90, 
70.07.11.00.00, 70.07.21.00.00 and 
87.08.29.50.00 To minimize or prevent risks to human 
life and health and to prevent practices 
likely to mislead consumers 18/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/COL/101 
27/09/2007 
 Not 
specified Food for human consumption and animal 
feed or fodder Protection of human and animal life and 
health Not specified 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/163 
14/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Chemicals Protection of human health and the 
environment; Free circulation of goods in 
the internal market. 13/12/2007  
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/20 
25/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Alcoholic beverages To enhance the public's knowledge about 
the dangers of harmful and hazardous 
alcohol consumption. Not specified 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/66 
11/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Waste from new textile clothing products, 
footwear and household linen for 
domestic use Protection of the environment 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/67 
12/09/2007 2.9.2  Toys Protection of human health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/68 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Sprayers (new and second-hand) Protection of human health and the 
environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/69 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Sprayers (new and second-hand) Protection of human health and the 
environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/70 
25/09/2007 2.9.2 Sprayers (new and second-hand) Protection of human health and the 
environment Not specified 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/186 
03/09/2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Playground equipment  
(ICS:  97.200.40;  HS:  9506) Consumer safety 02/11/2007 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/9 
04/09/2007 2.9.2  Cigarettes Protection of human health 30/09/2007 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/217 
17/09/2007 2.9.2  Drugs Protection of human health 15/10/2007 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/218 
17/09/2007 2.9.2  Canned and bottled plant products Protection of human health; Consumer 
information 16/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/219 
17/09/2007 2.9.2  Jams Protection of human health; Consumer 
information 16/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/220 
17/09/2007 2.9.2  Instantaneous gas water heater (Vented 
and Indoor-type), Bath boiler with gas 
burner (Indoor), Oil-fired boiler, Oil-fired 
bath boiler, Oil burning warm air heater 
(forced flue), Dishwasher with dryer 
(Built-in), Bathroom heater (ventilation 
and drying ) Protection of human health and safety 12/10/2007 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/110 
11/09/2007 2.9.2  Woven fabrics  
(HS: 5111; ICS: 59.060) Prevention of deceptive practices; 
consumer information 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/111 
11/09/2007 2.9.2  HS:  482020;  ICS:  85.080.10 Prevention of deceptive practices; 
Consumer information 10/11/2007  
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Page 4 Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Kenya (cont'd) G/TBT/N/KEN/112 
11/09/2007 2.9.2  HS:  0902;  ICS:  67.140.10 To safeguard the interests of 
stakeholders;  Consumer safety 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/113 
11/09/2007 2.9.2  HS:  230910;  ICS:  65.120 Protection of animal health 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/114 
11/09/2007 2.9.2  HS:  230910;  ICS:  65.120 Protection of animal health 10/11/2007 
Korea G/TBT/N/KOR/154 
11/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Herbal medicines etc. Protection of human health 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/155 
11/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Electric blankets, pads and similar flexible 
heating appliances (HS:  6301, 8516) Consumer protection 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/156 
18/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Meat (beef, pork) To prevent deceptive practices 17/09/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/157 
18/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Wood packaging material exported from 
Korea Consumer informa tion and labelling Not determined 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/158 
18/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Herbal Medicines Protection of human health 17/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/159 
24/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Livestock products for human 
consumption, such as milk and milk 
products, meat and m eat products, and egg 
and egg products, etc. Livestock product food safety 23/11/2007 
Kyrgyz Republic  G/TBT/N/KGZ/4 
14/09/2007 
 Not 
specified List available in Russian from Enquiry 
Point To establish uniform requirements for 
importing goods; To ensure that 
certification authorities and Government 
bodies do not introduce unjustified 
requirements on imports Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/KGZ/5 
14/09/2007 
 Not 
specified - To set up the Kyrgyz Accreditation 
Centre; This national body shall be 
responsible for accreditation of 
certification bodies and testing 
laboratories; Not specified  
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Kyrgyz Republic 
(cont'd) G/TBT/N/KGZ/6 
14/09/2007 
 Not 
specified - Sets out the rights, obligations and 
procedures relating to state surveillance 
and inspections. Moves from previous 
prescriptive "total" approach to one 
focused specifically on product safety. Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/KGZ/7 
14/09/2007 
 Not 
specified - Implements drastic ch ange in approach 
from total inspections to inspections 
focusing on product safety.  Eliminates 
duplication in functions and assigns clear 
responsibilities to 10 
inspection/surveillance agencies. Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/KGZ/8 
14/09/2007 
 Not 
specified - Amends Decree 374 of 23 June 2003 on 
Interagency Commission arrangements 
on WTO issues, with the aim of 
clarifying responsibilities. Not specified 
Lithuania G/TBT/N/LTU/9 
24/09/2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Products for medicinal purposes Adaptation to national law and consumer 
information 23/11/2007 
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/77 
24/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Improving the safety of amusement part 
equipment; ensuring a smooth transitional 
period for old equipment Protection of human health and safety 11/12/2007 
 G/TBT/N/NLD/78 
25/09/2007 2.9.2  Theme park equipment Protection of human health and safety 11/12/2007 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/38 
25/09/2007 2.10.1  Children's toys Protection of human health and safety Not applicable 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/18 
26/09/2007 2.9.2  Plugs and Socket - outlets Safety requirements 25/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/OMN/19 
26/09/2007 2.9.2  Plastic conduits Safety requirements 25/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/OMN/20 
26/09/2007 2.9.2  Pumps Safety requirements 25/11/2007 
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/12 
14/09/2007 2.9.2  Means of transport for active ingredients 
and formulated agricultural pesticides Protection of public health and the 
environment Not specified 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/15 
03/09/2007 2.10.1  Toys, Office supplies Protection of public health and safety  Not applicable  
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/59 
03/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Seismic and vibration protection 
(ICS:  91.120); Bridge construction 
(ICS:  93.040) Safety 09/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/60 
03/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Seismic and vibration protection 
(ICS:  91.120) Safety 09/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/61 
03/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Protection of and in buildings - Seismic 
and vibration protection (ICS:  91.120); 
Construction industry - Technical aspects 
(ICS:  91.010) Safety 09/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/62 
03/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Protection of buildings - Seismic and 
vibration protection (ICS:  91.120) 
Construction industry - Technical aspects 
(ICS:  91.010) 
Elements of buildings - Chimneys, shafts, 
ducts (ICS:  91.060) Safety 09/11/2007 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/67 
19/09/2007 2.9.2  HS:  87.16;  ICS:  43.080.10 Consumer safety 07/11/2007 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/85 
12/09/2007 2.9.2  Products from organic agriculture Not mentioned 05/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CHE/86 
12/09/2007 2.9.2  Tobacco products for smoking purposes; 
products containing tobacco substitutes Protection of human health 10/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/CHE/87 
14/09/2007 2.9.2  Household lamps (light sources) Protection of the environment 10/11/2007 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/245 
04/09/2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Infant food and its follow-up formula for 
infants and young children (ICS:  67.040) Not specified 03/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/THA/246 
04/09/2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Dietary Supplement Product  
(ICS:  67.040) Not specified 03/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/THA/247 
04/09/2007 
 2.9.2 
5.6.2  Infant Filled Milk and its follow-up 
formula for infants and young children 
(ICS:  67.100.10) Not specified 03/11/2007  
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Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/293 
03/09/2007 
 2.9.2  Sunscreen Drug Products  
(HS:  3304.10-99;  ICS:  13, 71.100) Protection of human life and health 26/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/294 
03/09/2007 2.9.2  Ozone Depleting Substances  
(HS:  3808; ICS:  13) Protection of the environment 26/09/2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/295 
03/09/2007 3.2 Indoor air cleaners   
(ICS:  97.080, 13.040, 13.020) Protection of human life and health 27/09/2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/296 
03/09/2007 3.2 Furs and fur products (HS:  4303.10-90; 
ICS:  61.020, 59.140) Consumer protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/297 
14/09/2007 2.9.2  Wines, distilled spirits, malt beverages 
(HS:  2204, 2203; ICS:  67.160) Protection of consumers 13/11/2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/298 
24/09/2007 3.2 Catalytic converters   
(HS:  8421.39.40;  ICS:  43.060) Protection of human life and health 24/10/2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/299 
27/09/2007 3.2 Adhesives, sealants, primers, solvents 
(HS:  29;  ICS:  13.020) Protection of the environment 19/10/2007 
 G/TBT/N/USA/300 
27/09/2007 3.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS: 8703;  ICS:  43.040, 13.020, 13.040) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 
 
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