WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/47 
12 January 2005 
 (05-0123) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2004 
 
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 November 2004, which includes a total of 79 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  
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G/TBT/N/ARG/166 
08/11/2004 2.9.2 Latex paints Protection of human health and the 
environment Not specified Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/167 
16/11/2004 2.9.2 Liquid fuel pumps Harmonization of the various regulations 
in the States Parties 23/12/2004 
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/2 
08/11/2004 2.9.2 Surfactant containing detergents, laundry 
soap, as well as other supplementary 
detergents containing soap and other surfactants. To protect human life and health, 
environment, and to  prevent deceptive 
practices. 20/12/2004 
 G/TBT/N/ARM/3 
08/11/2004 2.9.2 Internal combustion engine fuels To protect human life, health and 
environment. 20/12/2004 
 G/TBT/N/ARM/4 
09/11/2004 2.9.2 Equipment that represents sources of 
electromagnetic disturbances and/or is 
sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances 
except aircraft, automobile and tractors, 
explosive environment equipment, 
protective equipment. Technical regulation on electromagnetic 
compatibility developed pursuant to the 
WTO Agreement on TBT and the 
provisions of Article 8 of the RA Law on 
Standardization. 20/12/2004 
 G/TBT/N/ARM/5 
08/11/2004 2.9.2 Mineral fertilizers approved for use in 
village and community farms. The technical regulation developed 
pursuant to the TBT Agreement and the 
provisions of Articles 8 of the RA Law on Standardization;  to protect human, 
animal and plants life and health, and 
environment, and to  prevent deceptive 
practices. 20/12/2004 
 G/TBT/N/ARM/6 
09/11/2004 2.9.2 Low voltage equipment designed for use 
with a voltage of up to 1000 V for 
alternate current and up to 1.500 V for 
direct current. To protect human life, health and 
environment. 20/12/2004  
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G/TBT/N/ARM/7 
09/11/2004 2.9.2 Synthetic paints and varnishes that are 
primarily developed for indoor use. The technical regulation on the 
requirements for synthetic paints and 
varnishes was developed pursuant to the WTO Agreement on TBT and the 
provisions of Articles 8 of the RA Law on 
Standardization, and to protect human life, health and environment. 20/12/2004 
G/TBT/N/ARM/8 
09/11/2004 2.9.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE):  
Protective clothing and PPE for legs and 
feet, hands and arms, eyes, ears, head and 
face, respiratory tract , to prevent falls 
from a height and drowning. Regulation shall establish the safety 
requirements for the types of PPE, as well 
as the procedures for conformity 
certification for the PPE, and to protect human life, health and environment. 20/12/2004 
G/TBT/N/ARM/9 
09/11/2004 2.9.2 Pneumatic tyres for passenger transport 
and its trailers, passenger-cars, special 
micro-buses and trucks and their trailers, buses and trolley buses. For the implementation assurance of the 
WTO Agreement on TBT and the 
provisions of Article 8 of the Republic of Armenia Law on Standardisation and to 
protect human life, health and 
environment. 20/12/2004 Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/10 
09/11/2004 2.9.2 Toys for children under 14 years of age Safety requirements 20/12/2004 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/109 
08/11/2004 2.9.2 Pesticides (ICS:  65.100) Protection of human and animal health;  
protection of the environment 06/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/110 
17/11/2004 2.9.2 Chemicals and Polymers (ICS:  13.020, 
71.100) Protection of the environment and human 
health 29/12/2004 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/111 
18/11/2004 5.6.2 Telecommunications Equipment (ICS:  
33.050) Protection of the network 27/01/2005  
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G/TBT/N/CAN/112 
30/11/2004 2.9.2 Medicinal ingredients which require a 
prescription for human use.  (ICS:  
11.120) Protection of human health 03/02/2005 
G/TBT/N/CAN/113 
30/11/2004 2.9.2 Motor Vehicles,  Motor Vehicle Systems 
(ICS:  43.020, 43.040, 43.080, 43.140, 
13.260) Protection of human safety 20/12/2004 
G/TBT/N/CAN/114 
30/11/2004 2.9.2 Infant restraint systems (ICS:  97.190, 
43.080) Protection of human safety 03/02/2005 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/115 
30/11/2004 2.9.2 Dangerous goods (ICS:  13.300) Protection of public safety 03/02/2005 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/41 
19/11/2004 2.10.1 Toys and children's articles Health Not specified 
China 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/60 
19/11/2004 2.10.1 HS:  8415;  ICS:  27.010 To reduce energy consumption and 
contribute to the objectives of energy 
conservation and environmental protection.  To reduce the peak load and 
ensure supplies of elect ricity in summer in 
China. Not applicable 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/61 
19/11/2004 2.10.1 HS:  8415;  ICS:  27.010 To reduce energy consumption and 
contribute to the objectives of energy 
conservation and environmental protection.  To reduce the peak load and 
ensure supplies of elect ricity in summer in 
China. Not applicable  
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China G/TBT/N/CHN/62 
19/11/2004 2.10.1 HS:  8415;  ICS:  27.010 To reduce energy consumption and 
contribute to the objectives of energy 
conservation and environmental protection.  To reduce the peak load and 
ensure supplies of elect ricity in summer in 
China. Not applicable 
Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/96 
16/11/2004 2.9.2 Toys and products for children up to 3 
years of age The requirements for the labelling of 
products for children and requirements for phthalic acid content in products for 
children. 15/03/2005 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/47 
29/11/2004 2.9.2 Stationary tanks and tanks used by 
contractors for storage of mineral oil products, and pipe systems for transport 
of oil products. Tightening and clarifying the rules on oil 
tanks.  Reducing the large number of incidents of oil pollution (approx. 250 
each year in Denmark), especially from 
oil tanks at single-family houses. Not specified 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/72 
04/11/2004 2.9.2 Seed of winter wheat Triticum aestivum  Authorize member States to permit the 
marketing of seed of that species subject 
to less stringent requirements for a short 
period.  Urgency:  the short period between the seed certification exercise 
and the sowing season. 08/11/2004 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/73 
17/11/2004 2.9.2 Seed of winter varieties of rye ( Secale 
cereale ) Availability of seed of winter varieties of 
rye (Secale cereale ) suitable to the 
climatic conditions and satisfying Directive 66/402/EEC in respect of 
Claviceps purpurea .  Urgency:  short 
period between seed certification and the sowing season. Not specified  
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European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/74 
23/11/2004 2.9.2 Seed of Avena fatua  Campaign to eradicate Avena fatua  from 
cereal grown in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania 
and Malta.  Authorization to adopt stricter requirements than those laid down in 
Directive 66/402/EEC for the marketing 
of cereal seed originating in other Member States. 12/01/2005 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/15 
04/11/2004 2.9.2 International Classification for Standards 
(ICS) No. 07.100.20. To establish the method for determining 
total coliforms and Escherichia coli  in 
water using the enzyme substrate 
procedure. 07/01/2005 
G/TBT/N/JPN/129 
11/11/2004 2.9.2 Fertilizer (HS:  3103) To establish or amend official 
specifications for fertilizers to meet the 
current needs of farmers and keep up with 
technological advance upon request from manufacturers of fertilizer, etc. 24/01/2005 
Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/130 
16/11/2004 2.9.2 Residential Fire Alarms (HS:  85.31) To reduce the number of deaths in 
residential fires. 22/12/2004 
G/TBT/N/MEX/101 
16/11/2004 2.9.2 Air-cooled single-phase squirrel-cage 
electric AC induction motors with a rated 
output of 0.180 kW to 1,500 kW. Conservation of natural resources and 
protection of consumer and user rights. 31/12/2004 Mexico 
G/TBT/N/MEX/102 
17/11/2004 2.9.2 Tequila Protection of human health, prevention of 
practices likely to mislead the consumer 
and protection of the appellation of origin "Tequila", which is the property of the 
Mexican State. 14/12/2005 
Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/44 
05/11/2004 2.9.2 Wood Protection and sustainable development of 
the environment 11/10/2004  
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Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/45 
05/11/2004 2.9.2 Hydrocarbons Environmental protection and national 
security 11/10/2004 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/46 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Asphalts Protection of the environment and 
national security and prevention of 
practices likely to mislead or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/47 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical products Preven tion of practices likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/48 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Premium petrol Protection of the environment, national 
security and preventio n of practices likely 
to mislead or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/49 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical products Preven tion of practices likely to mislead 
or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/50 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Aviation Kerosene (Jet A-1) Environmental protection, national 
security and preventio n of practices likely 
to mislead or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/51 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Illuminating kerosene Environmental protection, national 
security and preventio n of practices likely 
to mislead or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/52 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Motor vehicles Safety 23/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/NIC/53 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Lubricating oils Environmental protection, national 
security and preventio n of practices likely 
to mislead or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005  
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Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/54 
24/11/2004 2.9.2 Aviation gasoline (AvGas) Environmental protection, national 
security and preventio n of practices likely 
to mislead or deceive the consumer. 23/01/2005 
Norway G/TBT/N/NOR/3 
29/11/2004 2.9.2 Cosmetics, paint used in tattoo, cosmetics 
for animals, liquids for injecting with a 
cosmetic purpose. To ensure that cosmetic products do not 
represent a risk to human or animal health 
and that consumer interests, animal welfare, ethical issues, environmental 
considerations, food safety and quality are 
taken into consideration. 31/01/2005 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/2 
04/11/2004 2.9.2 Not specified To regulate and organize the veterinary 
profession and vet-drug in the country. 31/12/2004 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/8 
10/11/2004 2.9.2 Tariff heading 8506:  Primary cells and 
primary batteries (National Tariff 
subheading 8506.80.90.00:  Other) Prevention of practices that could 
endanger human life and safety. 18/01/2005 
G/TBT/N/SVN/25 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Road engineering (ICS 93.080) After the completion of works, ensure the 
reestablishment of a situation that is 
technically as equivalent as possible to the 
previous one. 17/01/2005 
G/TBT/N/SVN/26 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Road engineering (ICS 93.080.10) To define the basic technical requirements 
for quality of execution. 17/01/2005 Slovenia 
G/TBT/N/SVN/27 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Road engineering (ICS 93.080.10) To ensure uniform documenting for 
carrying out the measurements. 17/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/28 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Road engineering (ICS 93.080.99 ) Optimal preservatio n of road surface 
serviceability 17/01/2005  
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Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/29 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Road engineering (ICS 93.080.99) To define the procedures related to 
regular maintenance work of road 
surfaces other than public roads. 17/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/30 
19/11/2004 2.9.2 Road engineering (ICS 93.080.99) To determine the conditions for the 
production of bound and barrier layers of 
mastic asphalt used in new construction projects and repair of road constructions. 18/01/2005 
Sri Lanka G/TBT/N/LKA/18 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 White Sugar  (HS Code:  17.01.99) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/19 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Leaf springs for automobile suspensions 
(HS Code:  87.08.00) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/20 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Automotive radiator cores (HS Code:  
87.08.91) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/21 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Galvanized steel pipes and fittings  
(HS Code:  73.07.00) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/22 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Cement Tiles (HS Code:  69.08.10) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/23 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Diagonal-ply motorcycle and scooter 
tyres (HS Code:  40.11.40) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/24 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Sanitary Towels (HS Code:  56.01.10) Consumer Protection Not specified  
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Sri Lanka G/TBT/N/LKA/25 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Umbrellas (HS Code:  66.01.00) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/26 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Porcelain Tableware (HS Code:  
69.11.00) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/27 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Self ballasted lamps (Integral type 
compact fluorescent lamps) for general 
lighting services (HS Code:  85.04.10) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/28 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Blended hydraulic cements  (HS Code:  
25.23.90) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/29 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Portland Lime Stone Cement  (HS Code:  
25.23.29) Consumer Protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/LKA/30 
18/11/2004 2.9.2 Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles (HS Code:  
69.07.10) Consumer Protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/SWE/41 
04/11/2004 2.9.2 Substances dangerous to health Protection of human health or life 17/01/2005 Sweden 
G/TBT/N/SWE/42 
19/11/2004 2.9.2 The construction of ships and the 
equipment for ships;  all in order to 
prevent pollution. To fulfil obligations set in international 
instruments regarding pollution from 
ships.  To protect Swedish fresh water supplies. 21/01/2005 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/162 
26/11/2004 2.9.2 Food Additives (ICS 67.220.20) Not specified 25/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/THA/163 
26/11/2004 2.9.2 Cow's milk (ICS 67.100) Protection of consumer 25/01/2005  
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Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/164 
26/11/2004 2.9.2 Fermented milk (ICS 67.100) Protection of trade secrets 25/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/THA/165 
26/11/2004 2.9.2 Filled Milk for Infants and Young 
Children Dairy Products (ICS 67.100) Protection of consumer 25/01/2005 
 G/TBT/N/THA/166 
26/11/2004 2.9.2 Foods for Infants and Follow-up Formula 
Foods for Infants and Young Children 
(ICS 67.100) Protection of trade secrets 25/01/2005 
Trinidad and 
Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/23 
30/11/2004 2.9.2 Plywood (ICS 79.060.10) Compulsory status has been 
recommended in order to protect the 
consumer or user against danger to safety by ensuring a product of minimum 
quality. 17/12/2004 
G/TBT/N/USA/86 
23/11/2004 2.9.2 Human Drug Products (HS Chapter 3003) 
(ICS 11.120 ) Protection of human health 31/01/2005 
G/TBT/N/USA/87 
23/11/2004 2.9.2 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 
Inventory Nomenclature for Enzymes and Proteins (5 Pages, in English) Protection of the environment 15/12/2004 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/88 
29/11/2004 2.9.2 Pesticide Tolerance. (HS Chapter 3808) 
(ICS 65.100). Protection of human life and health 21/01/2005 
Venezuela G/TBT/N/VEN/31 
10/11/2004 2.9.2 Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars  
(Tariff subheading 8708.70.10)  Human life and safety 08/05/2005 
 G/TBT/N/VEN/32 
10/11/2004 2.9.2 Pneumatic tyres for vehicles other than 
passenger cars and motorcycles (Tariff subheadings 4011.10.00, 4011.20.00, 
4011.40.00 and 4011.91.00) Human life and safety 08/05/2005  
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Venezuela G/TBT/N/VEN/33 
10/11/2004 2.9.2 Steel wheels for motor vehicles 
(Tariff subheading 8708.70.10)   Human life and safety 08/05/2005 
 
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