WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/TBT/GEN/N/129 
16 January 2012 
 (12-0228) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011  
 
 
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 September 2011, which includes a total of 58 new notifications by 21 Members. 
 
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 This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and is without pr ejudice to the positions of 
Members or to their rights and obligations under the WTO.   
  G/TBT/GEN/N/129 
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Comments 
Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/47 
26 September 2011 [X] 2.9.2 
  On the indication by labelling and 
standard product information of the 
consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products Consumer information and 
labelling 
 25 November 2011, 
60 days from 
notification date 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/445 
21 September 2011 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Microwave ovens (HS 8516.50)  Energy efficiency and 
Consumer  protection. 9 October 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/447 
28 September 2011 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Seeds (HS 1209) and seedlings  
(HS 0601) in organic production systems. Consumer  protection Not Applicable 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/448 
28 September 2011 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Edible mushrooms in organic 
production systems (HS 0709.5) Consumer  protection Not Applicable 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/446 
28 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Petroleum diesel fuels Protection of the environment; 
Quality requirements - 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/343 
1 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous chemicals and pesticides 
(ICS 13.020, 65.100) Protection of human health and 
the environment 20 October 2011 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/344 
21 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Émissions du secteu r de l’électricité 
thermique au charbon (ICS 13.040, 27.060, 75.160)  Protection of human health and 
the environment 26 October 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/179 
5 September 2011 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Safety connection valves for metal 
hose assemblies used for the 
connection of domestic appliances 
using gaseous fuel. Protection of human health 28 October 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/180 
13 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Avocado oil Protection of human health; 
Consumer information  8 October 2011 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/163 
16 September 2011 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Food, raw materials and inputs for 
human consumption Protection of human health; 
Consumer information 14 January 2011  
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/401 
14 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Products listed in annex I of 
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 such 
as e.g. olive oil, fruit and vegetables, wine, beef and veal, milk and milk 
products, eggs, poultry, and ethyl 
alcohol of agricultural origin Consumer information and 
labelling  13 December 2011, 
90 days from date of 
notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/402 
14 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Recreational craft Protection of human health and 
safety;  Protection of the 
environment 13 December 2011, 
90 days from date of 
notification. 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/403 
15 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Presence of  dimethylfumarate (DMF) 
in articles       Protection of human health and 
safety  14 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification.  
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European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/404 
20 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Aromatised Wine products. Consumer information and 
labelling 20 December 2011, 
90 days from date of 
notification 
Hong Kong, China G/TBT/N/HKG/40 
14 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dried milk (including infant formula), 
reconstituted milk and condensed 
milk Protection of human health and 
safety 
 13 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/528 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Disposable fire extinguishers (ICS 
13.220.10 and 13.220.20; HS 8424.10). Protection of human health and 
safety 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/529 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Multilayer piping systems for water 
installations inside buildings (ICS 
23.04.01 and 91.140.60; HS 3917.31, 7412.20, 7419.91 and 7419.99). Protection of human health and 
safety;  lowering of trade 
barriers 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/530 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Multilayer piping systems for water 
installations inside buildings (ICS 
23.04.01 and 91.140.60; HS 3917.31, 7412.20, 7419.91 and 7419.99). Protection of human safety; 
lowering of trade barriers. 29 November 2011,  
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/531 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Multilayer piping systems for water 
installations inside buildings (ICS 
23.04.01 and 91.140.60; HS 3917.31, 
7412.20, 7419.91 and 7419.99). Protection of human health and 
safety 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/532 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Multilayer piping systems for water 
installations inside buildings (ICS 23.04.01 and 91.140.60; HS 3917.31, 
7412.20, 7419.91 and 7419.99). Protection of human safety;  
lowering of trade barriers 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/533 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Audio, Video and similar electronic 
apparatus (ICS 33.160.01; HS 85). Protection of human health and 
safety 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/534 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Information technology equipment 
(ICS 35.040; HS 8471). Protection of human health and 
safety 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/23 
2 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rum ICS 67.160.10 Quality requirements 1 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/24 
2 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Brewery products - Beer, stout, 
shandy, malt ICS 67.160.10 Quality requirements 1 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification  
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Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/25 
2 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, 
and fruit nectars ICS 67.160.20 Quality requirements 1 November 2011 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/26 
2 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Safety Matches ICS 97.180 Quality requirements 1 November 2011 
60 days from date of 
notification. 
Jamaica G/TBT/N/JAM/27 
2 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Table Eggs ICS 67.120.20 Quality requirements 1 November 2011 
60 days from date of notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/365 
7 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Asbestos-containing products  Protection of human health and 
safety 6 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/366 
19 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Apparatus, Containers/Packages  Protection of human health and 
safety 18 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/367 
20 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Containers and Packages intended for 
milk and milk products  Protection of human health and 
safety 19 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/368 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Commercial Refrigerators, 
Refrigerator-freezers and Freezers  
(HS  8418.10 , 8418.30 , 8418.40 , 
8418.50 , 8418.61);  Multifunction 
devices and Printers  (HS 8443.19, 8443.31, 8443.32, 8443.39) Protection of the environment 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Jordan G/TBT/N/JOR/10 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tissues Paper (ICS 85.080.20) Protection of human health and 
safety 1 November 2011 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/325 
1 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Children favourite Food Consumer information and 
labelling; Protection of human health and safety 30 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/326 
6 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  AC conductive charging system of 
electric vehicles Consumer protection 5 November 2011,  
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/327 
19 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products for human 
consumption, such as milk and milk 
products, meat and meat products, and 
egg and egg products, etc. Protection of human health and 
safety 
 18 November 2011,  
60 days from date of 
notification  
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/328 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Toys Protection of human health and 
safety 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification  
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Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/329 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  knives of a portable mowing machine Protection of human health and 
safety 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/330 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Textile Products Protection of human health and 
safety 
 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/331 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   A revised bill for enforcement decree 
and enforcement re gulation of the 
Quality Management and Safety 
Control of Industrial Products Act  Protection of human health and 
safety 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/332 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Foods Consumer information and 
labelling; protection of human health and safety 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/64 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Low Starch Macaroni – Diet   
(HS 190219 ;190230, ICS 67.060)  Consumer information and 
labelling; protection of human 
health and safety 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/25 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Materials-handling equipment. protection of human health and 
safety 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/26 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Toys Protection of human health and 
safety 25 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/217 
20 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pre-packaged products - Net content International Recommendation 
OIML R 87 2004:  Quantity of product in pre-packages 10 November 2011  
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/218 
20 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Heat insulators for buildings Protection of the environment 13 November 2011  
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/57 
14 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Natural health products (11.120.10) Consumer information and 
labelling; protection of human health and safety 14 December 2011 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/138 
28 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Telecommunication equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunication 
terminal equipment. Quality requirements; 
Technical progress 1 December 2011 
Chinese Taipei  G/TBT/N/TPKM/107 
28 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Instantaneous Gas Water Heaters 
(CCCN 8419.11) Protection of the environment 27 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification  
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/391 
28 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Transport exhaust emissions (HS 
8703, ICS 13.040.50, 43.100) Protection of human health and 
safety; Consumer protection 27 November 2011, 
60 days from date of notification  
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Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/392 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 
(ICS 33.100.10) Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements 29 November 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/393 
30 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Power Line Communications (PLC) 
(ICS 33.100.10) Protection of human health and 
safety; Quality requirements 29 November 2011 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/60 
7 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   3604 - fireworks (product for 
placement  of fireworks) and other pyrotechnic articles; 3604 10 00 00 - 
fireworks (product for placement  of 
fireworks); 3604 90 00 00 - Other Harmonization - 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/59 
16 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Basic requirement for the conduction 
of conformity assessment procedure 
and modules - unified systems of 
conformity assessment procedures which are used for the performance of 
conformity assessment procedures 
according to the Technical Regulations Harmonization  - 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/61 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  wheeled agricultural or forestry 
tractors equipped with pneumatic tires 
or rubber tracks and having at least 
two axles and a maximum structural 
(design) speed of not less than 6 miles per hour (HS 8701 90) Harmonization. 14 November 2011 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/62 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 
  Agricultural or forestry tractors (HS 
8701 90, 8701 30), their trailers (HS 
8716 20 00 00,   8716 31 00 00) and interchangeable towed machinery (HS 
8432),   together with their systems, 
components and separate technical units Harmonization 14 November 2011 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/63 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2  Agricultural or forestry tractors (HS 
8701 90) Harmonization 14 November 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/649 
19 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fluorescent lamps, incandescent 
lamps (HS 9405; ICS 29.140, 19.080) Protection of the environment 28 November 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/650 
26 September 2011 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Play yards (HS 9403, ICS 91.190, 
97.200) Protection of human health and 
safety 5 December 2011 
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