WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/111 
4 June 2010 
 (10-3094) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010  
 
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 March 
2010, which includes a total of 88 new notifications by 29 Members.  
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 This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BHR/194 
5 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Prepackaged whole dates (ICS: 67) To maintain consumer 
protection 4 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/195 
5 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Dehydrated green pepper  
(ICS:  67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection 4 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification 
date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/196 5 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mustard seed (ICS:  67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection 4 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification 
date Bahrain 
 
G/TBT/N/BHR/197 
5 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Non-chilled and frozen food To maintain consumer 
protection 4 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BRA/367 
11 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Surgical and non-surgical gloves 
under sanitary control Protection of Human Health;  
Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 1 April 2010 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/368 
15 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Draft technical regulation to set the 
standard official classification of 
wheat Consumer protection.  14 April 2010, 30 
days from the 
notification date  
G/TBT/N/CAN/301 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 27 June 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/302 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 27 June 2010 
G/TBT/N/CAN/303 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Toxic substances (ICS:  13.020) Protection of human health and 
the environment 28 April 2010  
G/TBT/N/CAN/304 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Surface coating materials  
(ICS:  87.040) Protection of human health  13 May 2010 Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/305 
16 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Motor vehicle th eft prevention 
systems (ICS: 13.310) Protection of human safety 13 May 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/121 
3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Buildings Safety 5 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHN/729 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Protection of human health and 
safety 15 April 2010 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/730 
25 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Trade facilitation -  
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Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/144 
30 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Bio-inputs Protection of human health, 
agricultural health and the environment. 25 June 2010 
G/TBT/N/CZE/135 
25 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Diaphragm gas flow meters (including 
gas meters with temperature 
compensation) Harmonization  18 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/CZE/136 
25 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electronic medical and veterinary 
thermometers Harmonization 22 May 2010 Czech Republic 
 
G/TBT/N/CZE/137 
25 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  High-speed scales Harmonization 25 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/EEC/318 
3 March 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Iron and steel scrap; aluminium scrap. Protection of the environment 2 May 2010, 60 days 
from date of notification 
G/TBT/N/EEC/319 
23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Household washing machines Consumer information; 
Protection of the environment 22 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/320 23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Household washing machines    Protection of the environment 22 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/321 
23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Household dishwashers Protection of the environment 22 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/322 
23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Household dishwashers       Consumer information; 
Protection of the environment 22 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date European Union 
G/TBT/N/EEC/272/Rev.1 
26 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Televisions Protection of the environment 25 May 2010, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
G/TBT/N/FRA/110 3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ethanol-fuelled appliances Protection of human health Not stated 
France 
 
G/TBT/N/FRA/111 
3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Growing media and fertilizers 
(designations, specifications and 
labelling) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2010 
Hong Kong, China G/TBT/N/HKG/35 
30 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food Products Protection of human health and 
safety   31 May 2010,  
India G/TBT/N/IND/40 
15 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS 1. Pneumatic Tyres 4011 10 Standard requirement;  
Labelling   14 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date  
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G/TBT/N/IDN/36 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Bicycle – Safety Requirements, SNI 
1049 : 2008, HS:  8712.00.10.00, HS:  8712.00.30.00, HS:  8712.00.90.00 Protection of human health and 
safety,  To increase the product quality;  To establish fair trade 
competition 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/IDN/37 24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Glazed Ceramic – Tableware, Closets 
and Ceramic Tiles 1. Glazed Ceramic - Tableware, SNI 
7275:2008, HS: 6911.10.00.00, 
6911.90.00.00, 6912.00.00.00,  2. Closets SNI 07-0797-2006,   
HS:  6910.10.00.00, 6910.90.00.00 
3. Ceramic Tiles : Definition, Classification, Characteristic and 
Marking SNI/ISO 13006:2010,   
HS:  6907.10.00.00, 6907.90.00.00, 6908.10.10.00, 6908.90.10.00, 
6908.90.90.00 Protection of human health and 
safety,  To increase the product quality;  To establish fair trade 
and competition 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
Indonesia  
G/TBT/N/IDN/38 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   HS:  3925.10.00.00 Consumer protection;  Quality 
requirements;  To establish fair trade and competition 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/402 3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Gold (ICS: 39.060; HS: 2843.30, 
7108.11-20). Protection of consumer rights. 2 May 2010, , 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/403 
9 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Terrazzo floor tiles (ICS: 91.100.30; 
HS: 6802.10 and 6810). Protection of consumer safety. 8 May 2010, , 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/404 9 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicles spare parts 
 (ICS:  43.040.40 and 83.140.50;  
HS:  4016.93) Protection of human health 8 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification 
date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/405 
9 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Hoses for LPG (ICS: 23.040.70 and 
91.140.70; HS: 3917 and 4009). Protection of human health and 
safety 8 May 2010, 60 days 
from date of notification 
G/TBT/N/ISR/406 
15 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fire detection systems  
(ICS:  13.220.20, 13.220.50;  
HS:  8531.10). Protection of human life;  
Lowering of trade barriers 14 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date Israel   
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  G/TBT/N/ISR/407 
15 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vehicles for food transport Protection of human health and 
lowering of trade barriers 14 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/408 
15 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Roofing sheets (ICS:  83.140.10 and 
91.060.20; HS:  3919.90, 3920.10, 3920.20, 3921.10 and 3921.90). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. 14 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date Israel (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/ISR/409 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Valves for LPG (ICS: 23.060.10 and 
75.160.30; HS:  8481) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/329 
19 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electronic appliances  Product safety 18 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/KEN/223 
23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hearing protectors (HS:  650610;  
ICS:  13.340.20)  Consumer safety 22 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date Kenya  
G/TBT/N/KEN/224 
23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hearing protectors (HS: 650610;  
ICS: 13.340.20) 
 Consumer safety 22 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/KOR/267 9 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Children’s Favourite Food Protection of human health and 
safety 4 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/KOR/268 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foods Provision of better information 
for consumers and promotion 
of public health 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date Korea, Republic of  
G/TBT/N/KOR/269 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Consumer products (Gas lighters) Protection of human health and 
safety 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/16 12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electrical equipment and components 
for electrical equipment Protection of human health and 
safety 11 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/KGZ/17 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  - Protection of human health and 
safety 11 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date Kyrgyz Republic  
G/TBT/N/KGZ/18 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drinking water Protection of human health and 
safety; Prevention from 
misleading actions to consumers when using drinking 
water 11 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/MEX/189 3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Crane-type towing and rescue 
vehicles and equipment Protection of human health and 
safety 26 April 2010 
Mexico 
  
 G/TBT/N/MEX/190 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Containers, packaging, and 
intermediate bulk containers (IBC). Protection of human health and 
safety Not applicable  
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G/TBT/N/MEX/191 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Portable tanks for transporting 
hazardous substances, materials and waste Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the environment Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/MEX/192 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Yogurt (HS:  0403.10.01) Quality requirements 17 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/MEX/193 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pharmacopoeia Quality requirements 4 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/MEX/194 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Hazardous substances, materials and 
waste Protection of the environment Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/MEX/195 
25 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 AC motors Protection of the environment 3 May 2010 Mexico 
(cont’d) 
G/TBT/N/MEX/196 
25 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Natural gas Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the environment  
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/27 
23 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated 
cable for a voltage not exceeding 
1,000 V.  MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature (NCM):  8544.49.00 - 
Other. Consumer safety. Not applicable 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/24 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS: 7311.00:  Containers for 
compressed or liquefied gas, of iron 
or steel 7311.00.10.00:  Seamless; 
7311.00.90.00:  Other 
HS: 7613.00.00.00:  Aluminium 
containers for compressed or liquefied 
gas;  HS: 3923.30:  Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles; 
3923.30.90.00:  Other 
HS:  73.26:  Other articles of iron or 
steel - Forged or stamped, but not 
further worked  7326.19.00.00:  Other Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human 
life and safety 8 June 2010  
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Peru 
(cont’d) G/TBT/N/PER/25 
12 March 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 84.09:  Parts suitable for use 
solely or principally with the engines of heading 84.07 or 84.08. 
8409.91.91.00:  Equipment for 
conversion of the fuel system of motor vehicles to  run on gas fuel. 
8409.91.99.00:  Other. 
HS 84.81:  Taps, cocks, valves and 
similar appliances for pipes, boiler 
shells, tanks, vats or the like, 
including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled 
valves. 
8481.10.00:  Pressure-reducing valves8481.10.00.90:  Other 
8481.30.00:  Check (non-return) 
valves 8481.30.00.90:  Other 
8481.40.00:  Safety or relief valves 
8481.40.00.90:  Other 
8481.80.99.00:  Other Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of human life and safety 8 June 2010 
G/TBT/N/QAT/175 
8 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Toys defined as any product or 
material designed or clearly intended for use in play by children of less than 
14 years of age. Protection of human health and 
safety 7 April 2010, 30 
days from the notification date 
Qatar  
G/TBT/N/QAT/176 
8 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  PVC insulated cables of rated 
voltages up to & including 450/750 V (ICS: 29.060.20) 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 7 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/170 1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/171 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date Saudi Arabia   
 
  
 
  G/TBT/N/SAU/172 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/173 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/174 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/175 1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/176 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the date of circulation 
G/TBT/N/SAU/177 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/178 1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety  30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/179 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/180 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date Saudi Arabia (cont’d)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/181 
1 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 30 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/121 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Regulations under the National 
Regulator for Compulsory 
Specifications Act Protection of Human Health 
and Safety 10 May 2010 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/101 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Arms Labelling 14 May 2010 
Trinidad and 
Tobago  G/TBT/N/TTO/86 
31 March 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Household electric personal grooming 
appliance - TTS/UL 859:20XX  (ICS:  
97.180.00 ) Protection of human health and 
safety 1 April 2010  
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G/TBT/N/TPKM/80 
3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Gas cylinders for outdoor cookers. 
(CCCN 2711.13.00.00-1C for liquefied butane fuel, CCCN 
2711.19.10.00-3C for petroleum gases 
fuel in the liquefied state [mixed liquefied propane and butane], CCCN 
2901.10.20.00-0C for butane fuel)  Consumer protection 2 May 2010, 60 days 
from date of notification 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/81 5 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Air conditioning machines  (HS:  84) Consumer protection 4 May 2010, 60 days 
from the notification date Chinese Taipei  
G/TBT/N/TPKM/82 
12 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Aquarium Lighting Fixture  (HS: 94) Consumer protection 11 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/45 
1 March 2010 [  ] 2.9.2 
  Food products which contain 
genetically modified organisms 
(further – GMO) or made with the 
usage of them and are meant for placing on the market Consumer protection 5 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/523 
3 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals  (ICS:  13.020, 19.020, 
71.100) Protection of the environment 
and human health 26 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/524 
30 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices  
(HS:  9018, ICS:  11.040) Protection of human health and 
safety 29 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/525 
30 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fluorescent lamp ballasts  
(HS:  8539.31, ICS 91.160, 13.020, 
19.020) Protection of the environment 7 June 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/526 
30 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Residential central air conditioners 
and heat pumps   
(HS:  8415, ICS:  23, 27)  
 Protection of the environment 10 May 2010 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/527 
30 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Organic foods (ICS:  67.040) Protection of human health 25 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/VNM/10 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Alcoholic beverages Health and consumer protection 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date Viet Nam 
 
  
 
 G/TBT/N/VNM/11 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fermented milk products Health and consumer protection 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date  
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Viet Nam  
(cont'd) G/TBT/N/VNM/12 
24 March 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cigarette (including imported and 
produced products in Vietnam) Health and consumer protection 23 May 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
 
 
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