WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/TBT/GEN/N/124 
27 July 2011 
 (11-3810) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF APRIL 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 April 
2011, which includes a total of 82 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/124 
Page 2 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/67 
8 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Chapter 24 – products containing 
tobacco. Packaging for retail sale of 
any product that contains tobacco, and is manufactured to be used for 
smoking, sucking, chewing or 
snuffing; and is not included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic 
Goods maintained under the 
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; and/or the appearance of any such tobacco 
product. Protection of human health and 
safety 6 June 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/427 
8 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  (HS 84.62) Eccentric mechanical 
presses for working metal Quality requirements; 
Protection of human health and safety. 8 May 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/428 
8 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  All products that are subject to a 
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 
(SDoC) procedure; Quality management and quality assurance. 
(ICS:  03.120.10). Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Consumer protection 17 May 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/429 
8 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  All products that ar e subject to the 
mechanism of product certification 
with a focus on energy efficiency. Protection of the environment;  
Consumer’s protection 20 May 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/430 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Mangoes (HS 0804.50.20) Quality requirements 10 July 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/160 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Packaged food Protection of human health; 
Consumer information 20 May 2011,  
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/161 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Packaged food  Protection of human health; 
Consumer information 20 May 2011,  
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/162 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Dairy products Protection of human health; 
Consumer information 20 May 2011,  
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/163 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Stimulating or pleasurable products Protection of human health; 
Consumer information 20 May 2011,  
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/164 
1 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  Generating sets driven by 
reciprocating internal combustion 
engines Safety 31 May 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/165 
1 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  Water heaters Safety 31 May 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/166 
1 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  Water heaters Safety 31 May 2011  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/124
 Page 3Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/167 
1 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
 Ballasts for fluorescent lamps Safety 31 May 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/168 
6 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  DVD, Blu-ray y Minicomponentes. Safety 5 June 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/169 
13 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  DVDs, Blu-ray discs and mini 
components Safety 5 June 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/170 
13 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  Household electrical appliances Safety 10 June 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/799 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Potassium cyanide for industrial use 
ICS: 71.060.50  For the protection of human 
health and safety 31 May 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/800 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Methanol for industrial use  
ICS: 71.080.60   HS: 29051100 
 For the protection of human 
health and safety 31 May 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/801 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Titanium dioxide for cosmetic use 
ICS: 71.060.20 
 For the protection of human 
health and safety 31 May 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/802 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
 Potassium nitrate for industrial use  
ICS: 71.060.50  HS: 2834219000  For the protection of human 
health and safety 31 May 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/803 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Carbon black for use in rubber 
products ICS: 83.040.30   HS: 4009 
 For the protection of human 
health and safety 31 May 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/804 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Glass furniture and glass components 
of other furniture  ICS:  97.140 
 For the protection of human 
health and safety 31 May 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/805 
4 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Furniture intended for use  by children 
of 3~14 years old ICS: 97.140 
 For the protection of health and 
safety 3 June 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/806 
4 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Shoe’s ( including boots) shanks 
made of metallic materials (ICS:  61.060) 
 Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of people  3 June 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/807 
4 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Assembled spectacles 
ICS: 11.040.70  HS: 9004  Regulating the market, 
protectiong human vision and health 3 June 2011  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/124 
Page 4 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/808 
4 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Assembled spectacles 
ICS:  11.040.70  HS:  9004 
 Regulating the market; 
Protection of human health and 
safety 3 June 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/809 
4 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  All types of trial frames 
ICS: 11.040.70  HS: 90189090 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 3 June 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/810 
4 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Hongmu furniture products 
ICS: 97.140  Regulating the market;  
Protection of the environment; Prevention of the deceptive 
practices 3 June 2011 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/116 
11 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  ICS 65.120 Protection of human health and 
safety 10 June 2011 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/151 
13 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  ICS 65.120 Protection of human health and 
safety 12 June 2011 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/152 
14 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Kidney beans  
ICS 67.060 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 June 2011 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/375 
8 April 2011 [X] 5.6.2 
  Textile products, articles of apparel 
and clothing accessories.   Defining uniform test methods  7 June 2011 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/376 
8 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Textile products, articles of apparel 
and clothing accessories. Adding a new fibre name, to be 
used for labelling of textile 
products placed on the EU 
market  7 June 2011 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/377 
18 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 17 June 2011 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/378 
18 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Food Protection of human health and 
safety 17 June 2011 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/124 
18 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Building envelope components, 
heating systems, domestic hot water 
systems, cooling systems, equipment 
for generating energy using renewable energy sources, ventilation systems, 
lighting systems. Protection of the environment 17 June 2011 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/71 
5 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  ICS  65.120 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 June 2011 
Honduras G/TBT/N/HND/68 
5 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  ICS  65.120 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/484 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Vehicle equipment: Jacks (HS 
:8425.40; ICS:53.020.10, 53.020.90, 
53.020.99 ) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2011  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/124
 Page 5Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/485 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Vehicle lifts (HS: 8425.10, 8425.40; 
ICS: 43.180, 53.020.99) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/486 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Mobile elevating work platforms (HS: 
8425.10, 8425.40; ICS: 43.180, 53.020.99) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/487 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Aqueous urea solution for reducing 
nitrogen oxide emissions of diesel 
engines (HS: 2904.20; ICS: 43.060.40 and 71.080.30). Protection of human health and 
safety;  Protection of the 
environment 31 May 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/488 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Mountain bicycles (HS: 4011.50, 
4013.20, 8712 and 8714; ICS: 43.120, 
43.150 and 97.190) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/489 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Racing bicycles (HS: 4011.50, 
4013.20, 8712 and 8714; ICS: 43.120, 
43.150 and 97.190) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/490 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Electric power assisted bicycles 
(EPAC bicycles) (HS: 4011.50, 4013.20, 8712 and 8714; ICS: 43.120, 
43.150 and 97.190) Protection of human health and 
safety 31 May 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/491 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Primary batteries (ICS: 29.220.10; 
HS: 8506). Protection of the environment; 
Lowering of trade barriers. 5 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/492 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Primary batteries (ICS: 29.220.10; 
HS: 8506). Protection of the environment; 
Lowering of trade barriers. 5 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/493 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Plain steel bars fo r reinforcement of 
concrete (ICS: 77.140.15 and 91.080.40; HS: 7213 and 7214). Protection of human health and 
safety; Lowering of trade barriers 5 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/494 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Ribbed steel bars for reinforcement of 
concrete (ICS: 77.140.15 and 
91.080.40; HS: 7213 and 7214). Protection of human health and 
safety; Lowering of trade 
barriers 5 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/495 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Electrical circuit breakers for a.c. 
operation (ICS: 29.120.50; HS: 8536 
and 8538.90). Protection of human health and 
safety; Lowering of trade 
barriers 5 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/496 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Regulators for LPG (ICS: 23.060.40; 
HS: 8481 and 9032.20). Protection of human health and 
safety 5 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/497 
20 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Electric cables. Cords and insulated 
conductors (ICS: 29.035.20 and 
29.060.20; HS: 8544.20-60). Protection of human health and 
safety; Lowering of trade 
barriers 19 June 2011 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/498 
20 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Domestic electrical appliances 
 (ICS: 13.120 and 97.030; HS:  84-85) Protection of human life; 
Lowering of trade barriers. 19 June 2011  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/124 
Page 6 Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/499 
20 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Sunglasses (ICS: 11.040.70; HS: 
9001.50 and 9004.10). Protection of human safety; 
Lowering of trade barriers 19 June 2011 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/354 
6 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Drugs (HS: 30) Protection of human health and 
safety  5 April 2011 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/355 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Papaya and processed foods 
containing papaya as a main 
ingredient. Consumer information and 
labelling 25 June 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/285 
4 April 2011  [X]  5.7.1 
 Banknote (HS: 4907; ICS 59.120.20) To provide security for bank 
notes in transit. N/A 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/307 
13 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Stroller(HS: 8715), Chemical 
Household Articles, Shopping Cart,  
Wet tissue (HS: 3307) Protection of human health and 
safety 12 June 2011,  
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/308 
13 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Consumer information and 
labelling 12 June 2011 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/309 
14 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Consumer products (Gas lighters) Protection of human health and 
safety 13 June 2011 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/19 
8 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
 Any bottled natural mineral water, 
natural drinking and table water. 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 7 June 2011 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/20 
8 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Annex #1 Protection of human health and 
safety 7 June 2011 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/21 
8 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Any confectionery sugary and flour 
products. Protection of human health and 
safety 7 June 2011 
Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/23 
8 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  Meat, Poultry and th eir Products (ICS: 
67.120; HS Code: 02 - Chapter 2 - 
Meat and edible meat offal). Consumer information and 
labelling 7 June 2011 
Nicaragua G/TBT/N/NIC/115 
5 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  (ICS  65.120 Protection of human and animal 
health 4 June 2011 
Singapore G/TBT/N/SGP/12 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Please see item 4 in notification 
 Protection of the environment 
 31 May 2011 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/135 
20 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Products covered: Polycarbonate 
Infant Feeding Bottles Containing 
Bisphenol A HS: 3924.10,  ICS :  97.190 
National Tariff Heading: Tableware 
and kitchenware Protection of human health and 
safety 
 30 June 2011 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/106 
18 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Construction products Protection of the enviroment 7 June 2011  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/124
 Page 7Notifying Member Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/99 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Bicycles for young children 
commodities  iHS/CCCN 
8712.00.10.10.9, 8712.00.10.90.2  j Consumer protection 25 June 2011 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/100 
28 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
[X]  5.6.2 
  Washing clothing powder and soap 
silk in Prepack age Goods. (HS 
Chapter 90) Consumer protection; Fair 
trade. 27 June 2011 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/56 
8 April 2011 [X]  5.6.2 
  All goods Harmonization 7 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/619 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Pesticide products (HS 3808; ICS 
13.020, 13.300, 65.100.01) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health 28 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/620 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Pesticides (HS 3808; ICS 13.020, 
13.300, 65.100.01) Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health 6 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/621 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
 Food (HS 2101-2106; ICS 67.230) Protection of human health 6 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/622 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Prepackaged food (HS 2101-2106; 
ICS 67.230) Protection of human health 5 July 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/623 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Portable bed rails (HS 9403.50; ICS 
97.180, 97.190) Protection of human health 27 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/618 
26 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Automatic Commercial Ice Makers 
(HS 8418.10; ICS 03.120.20, 
13.020.01, 97.130.20) Protection of the environment 3 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/624 
27 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
 Fluorescent lamp ballasts (HS 
8539.31, ICS 13.020, 29.140.30) Protection of the environment 10 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/625 
28 April 2011 [X] Other Drugs and cosmetics (color additives)  
(HS 3304; ICS 71.100) Protection of human health To be determined  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/626 
28 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Tobacco products (HS 2402; ICS 
65.160) Protection of human health 13 June 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/627 
28 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
  Microbial pesticides (HS 3808; ICS 
65.100.01) Protection of environment; 
Protection of human health 14 July 2011 
Viet Nam G/TBT/N/VNM/14 
1 April 2011 [X]  2.9.2 
 Discarded products Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment 31 May 2011 
 
__________