WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/110 
21 May 2010  
 (10-2849) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 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 
February 2010, which includes a total of 194 new notifications by 30 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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G/TBT/N/BHR/177 
8 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dehydrated onion (ICS:  67.220.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety. 9 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/178 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Edible essential water (ICS:  67) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/179 15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Instant Coffee (ICS  67.140.20) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/180 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mixed Fruit Nectars (ICS:  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/181 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cake Mixes (ICS:  67) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/182 15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned mangoes (ICS  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/183 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned mixed vegetables  
(ICS:  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/184 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned mushroom (ICS:  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/185 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Canned pears "Elagas" (ICS:  67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/186 15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Custard powder  (ICS:  67) To maintain consumer 
protection 16 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/187 
24 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Brie cheese (ICS  67.100.30)  To maintain consumer 
protection. 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/188 
24 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chewing gum (ICS:  67) To maintain consumer 
protection. 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date Bahrain  
G/TBT/N/BHR/189 
24 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Emmental cheese (ICS:  67.100 .30) To maintain consumer 
protection. 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date  
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G/TBT/N/BHR/190 
24 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Energy food products  To maintain consumer 
protection 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/191 
24 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Iced tea (ICS:  67.140.10)  To maintain consumer 
protection 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/192 24 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Protein – rich concentrated nutrient 
supplementary foods To maintain consumer 
protection 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date Bahrain 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/193 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Royal jelly (ICS:  67.180.10) Consumer protection 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BRA/359 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Draft technical regulation to set the 
standard official classification of 
maize Consumer protection 6 July 2010 
G/TBT/N/BRA/360 
4 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Technical regulation to set the 
standard official classification of 
papaya Consumer protection. Not applicable 
G/TBT/N/BRA/361 
4 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drugs. Protection of human health, 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 20 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/BRA/362 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food products  Protection of Human Health 
and Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 22 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/BRA/363 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Infusion sets for single use Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 1 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/BRA/364 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Sterile hypodermic syringes for single 
use Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 1 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/BRA/365 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Surgical and non-surgical gloves 
under sanitary control Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive practices 1 April 2010 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/366 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  sterile hypodermic needles for single 
use Protection of human health and 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 1 April 2010 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/298 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 30 May 2010  
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G/TBT/N/CAN/299 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for veterinary use  (ICS:  11.220) Protection of animal health 17 April 2010 
Canada 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CAN/300 
26 February 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Fresh fruits and vegetables  
(ICS:  67.080) To improve the destination 
inspection services  22 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHL/119 
10 February 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Television sets and set-top boxes Safety 3 April 2010 Chile 
 
G/TBT/N/CHL/120 
10 February 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Television sets and set-top boxes Safety 3 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/CHN/20/Rev.1 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Textile products  
(ICS:  59.080.01;  
HS: 53091110~53110090; 54041000~55082000; 
55111000~56049000; 
58011000~58043000; 60011000~63109000) To protect human health and 
safety 11 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/721 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Two wheeled motorcycles  
(ICS:  43.040.20) 
 Traffic safety 9 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/722 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Two wheeled mopeds  
(ICS:  43.040.20) 
 Traffic safety  9 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/723 8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Three-wheeled motorcycles  
(ICS:  43.040.20) 
 Traffic safety 9 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/724 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vehicles and their trailers  
(ICS:  43.040.20)  Traffic safety 9 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/725 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Components of carbon dioxide fire 
extinguishing systems (ICS:13.220, 
HS: 8424) To protect human safety  11 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/726 10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Powered support for coal mine (ICS: 
73.100) 
 Ensuring the support to be 
reliable and safeguarding coal 
mine surface security 11 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date China  
G/TBT/N/CHN/727 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Disinfecting tableware cabinet  
(ICS:  97.040.40)  Regulating the market and 
ensuring the safety of human and property 11 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date  
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China (cont'd) G/TBT/N/CHN/728 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric massager (ICS: 97.170) 
 To protect the safety of 
consumers 11 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/143 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Air conditioners;  Refrigerators and/or 
freezers for domestic or commercial 
use;  E lectromagnetic and electronic 
lighting ballasts ;  Single-phase and 
three-phase squirre l-cage induction 
electric motors (60Hz);  Household electric washing machines;  Electric 
storage water heaters ;  Gas-fired 
storage water heaters ;  Domestic gas 
cooking appliances (free-standing and 
built-in work tables with burners, 
work tables with grill, table-top cookers, free-standi ng ovens, built-in 
ovens, free-standing grills, built-in 
grills, griddles, free-standing cookers and built-in cookers) Prevention of misleading 
practices 3 May 2010 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/99 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  67.230 Protection of human life and 
health, and consumer 
information 13 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/DNK/80 
4 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aerodynamic side skirts for trailers 
and low floor trailers to establish a basis for 
administration of the state 
subsidies and to ensure brake performance - 
Denmark 
 
G/TBT/N/DNK/81 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  - Update of requirements for new 
buildings; new requirements for 
the improvement of existing buildings 1 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/17/Rev.1 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  91.100.30.20 To establish quality 
specifications for hollow 
structural concrete blocks used in construction. 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/54/Rev.1 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67.100.20 / 67.200.10 Protection of human health and 
safety 15 May 2010 Dominican 
Republic 
 
G/TBT/N/DOM/55/Rev.1 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67.120.20  Protection of human health and 
safety 15 May 2010  
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G/TBT/N/DOM/57/Rev.1 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 67.120.10 Protection of human health and 
safety 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/78 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  83.040.30/83.080 Labelling 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/79 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  83.040.30 Consumer information and 
labelling 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/80 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  65.120 To estab lish the animal health 
requirements and specifications to be met by industrially 
processed animal feed 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/81 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  91.100.10-10 To determine the heat of 
hydration of hydraulic cement 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/82 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  91.100.10-10 To determine the absorption 
and density of coarse aggregate 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/83 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  91.100.30-10 To determine the absorption 
and density of fine aggregate in 
concrete 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/84 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  91.100.30-20 To es tablish the specifications 
applicable to hydraulic concrete 
subject to specific 
environmental exposure 
conditions 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/85 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  91.100.10-10 To establish the method for 
determining the volume stability of Portland cement 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/86 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  91.080.10/91.100.30-10 Quality requirements 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/87 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.220.20/91.140.50 Consumer information and 
labelling 15 May 2010 
G/TBT/N/DOM/88 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.220.20 Testing methods 15 May 2010 Dominican 
Republic (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/DOM/89 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.220.20 Testing methods 15 May 2010 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/58 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  8702.10.00, 8706.00.00, 
8707.90.00 Protection of human health and 
safety;  Protection of the environment; Prevention of 
deceptive practices  Not stated  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/313 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric and electro nic equipment as 
defined under Article 3(a) of Directive 2002/95/EC The draft Decision aims to 
adapt Directive 2002/95/EC to technical and scientific 
progress.  According to 
Directive 2002/95/EC exemptions from the substance 
ban laid down in Article 4(1) of 
that Directive can be granted by the Commission when the 
elimination of substances from 
certain applications is technically or scientifically 
impracticable. 9 April 2010, 60 
days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/314 10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Light commercial vehicles Protection of the environment 
and public health.  11 May 2010,  
90 days from date of notification 
G/TBT/N/EEC/315 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetic products Protection of human health 13 April 2010, 60 
days from date of 
notification. 
G/TBT/N/EEC/316 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 25 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
notification date European Union  
G/TBT/N/EEC/317 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 25 April 2010, 60 
days from the 
notification date 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/109 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Frontage construction elements 
(sections, glazing materials, insulating 
materials, rendering, etc.) Technical progress;  Protection 
of human health and safety 11 April 2010 
Hong Kong, China G/TBT/N/HKG/34 
4 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Genetically Modified Organisms Protection of the environment 31 March 2010   
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G/TBT/N/IDN/33 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Cold rolled steel sheets and strips (Bj 
D) (SNI: 07-3567-2006, HS: 7209.15.00.00, 7209.16.00.10, 
7209.16.00.90, 7209.17.00.10, 
7209.17.00.90, 7209.18.20.00, 7209.18.90.00, 7209.25.00.00, 
7209.26.00.10, 7209.26.00.90, 
7209.27.00.10, 7209.27.00.90, 7209.28.10.00, 7209.28.90.00, 
7209.90.90.00, 7211.23.20.00, 
7211.23.30.00, 7211.23.90.10, 7211.23.90.90, 7211.29.20.00, 
7211.29.30.00, 7211.29.90.00,  
7211.90.10.00, 7211.90.30.00, 7211.90.90.00) Protection of human health and 
safety; Increase product quality;  To establish fair trade 
competition 11 April 2010,  
60 days after notification 
G/TBT/N/IDN/34 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Water Pumps (SNI: 04-6292.2.41-
2003, HS: 8413.70.22.00, 
8413.70.29.00) Electrical Iron (SNI: 04-6292.2.3-2003,  
HS: 8516.40.90.00) Audio Video (TV 
CRT) (SNI: 04-6253-2003, HS: 
8540.11.00.00)  Protection of human health and 
safety; Increase product 
quality;  To establish fair trade competition 11 April 2010,  
60 days after 
notification Indonesia  
G/TBT/N/IDN/35 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Safety of Gas Lighters (SNI: 19-7120-
2005, HS: 9613.10.10.00; 9613.10.90.00; 9613.20.10.00; 
9613.20.90.00;  9613.80.20.00; 
9613.80.30.00; 9613.80.90.00) Protection of human health and 
safety; Increase product quality;  To establish fair trade 
competition  13 April 2010,  
60 days after notification 
G/TBT/N/ITA/12 10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Self-defence instruments (active 
principle sprayers not capable of 
causing injury) Public Safety Provisions 2 February 2010 
Italy 
 
G/TBT/N/ITA/13 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Long-life milk and dairy products Consumer protection  26 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/JPN/325 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Products containing PCB – please see 
notification for full description  Protection of the environment  3 April 2010 Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/326 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Computers and Magnetic Disc 
Units(HS: 8471.30, 8471.41 ,8471.49,  
8471.50, 8471.70 ) To promote energy efficiency,  
Protection of the environment. 7 March 2010  
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G/TBT/N/JPN/327 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Motor vehicles (HS: 87.02-08, 87.13-
14 and 87.16) improve safety of vehicles and 
to harmonize with relevant international standards 22 February 2010 
Japan 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/JPN/328 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pressure cookers and autoclaves for 
home use; and Helmets (automotive, 
cycle, etc.) Human safety 24 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/201 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food hygiene (HS: 22; ICS: 67.020) Protection of human safety. 6 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
date of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/202 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Genetically modified organisms and  
derived products (ICS:  07.80) Protection of consumer health. 
Consumer information; Prevention of deceptive 
practices 6 April 2010,  
60 days from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/KEN/203 5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Composite flour  
(HS:  110290; ICS 67.060) Protection of consumer health  6 April 2010,  
60 days from date of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/204 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pasta products (ICS: 67.060) Protection of consumer   6 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
date notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/205 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Maize products  
(HS: 110220; ICS:  67.060) Protection of consumer  6 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
date of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/206 5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Wheat flour 
(HS:  110100; ICS:  67.060) Protection of consumer   22 January 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/207 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Industrial gases  
(HS:  8405; ICS:  71.100.20) 
 Consumer safety 6 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
dates of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/208 8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Industrial gases (ICS:  71.100.20) 
 Consumer safety 9 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
date of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/209 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Industrial gases (ICS:  71.100.20) 
 Consumer safety 9 April 2010,  
60 days from the date of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/210 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plywood (HS: 4412; ICS: 79.060.10) Quality requirements 9 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
dates of notification Kenya  
G/TBT/N/KEN/211 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plywood (HS: 4412; ICS: 79.060.10) Consumer Safety 9 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
dates of notification  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/212 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plywood   
(HS:  4412; ICS: 79.060.100) Quality requirements 9 April 2010,  
60 days from the dates of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/213 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plywood (HS:  4412; ICS:  79.060.10)  Quality requirements 9 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
dates of notification 
G/TBT/N/KEN/214 8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction materials   
(HS:  6901 ICS:  91.100) Quality requirements 9 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/215 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizers (HS: 31; ICS: 65.080) Consumer protection and fair 
trade practices 15 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/216 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizers (HS: 31; ICS:  65.080) Consumer safety and  
environmental protection 15 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/217 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fertilizers (HS:  31; ICS:  65.080)  Promote safe use of fertilizers 
and fair trade practices and 
ensure safety of consumers 15 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/218 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Poultry sausages  
(HS: 1601;  ICS:  67.120.10) Consumer safety 15 February 2010,  
G/TBT/N/KEN/219 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Mineral supplements for livestock 
consumption  
(HS:  2309; ICS:  65.120) Livestock safety 15 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/220 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Stabilized soil blocks   
(HS:  6901 ICS:  91.100) Quality requirements 20 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/KEN/221 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction materials  (HS: 6901 
ICS: 91.100) Quality requirements 9 February 2010 Kenya 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/KEN/222 
16 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Aromatic disinfectant liquid  
(HS:  380840 ; ICS:  11.080.20) Consumer safety and 
environmental protection 29 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/KOR/265 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles In order to enhance the vehicle 
safety and to harmonize with 
international safety standards 10 February 2010 Korea, Republic of 
 
G/TBT/N/KOR/266 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Consumer protection; 
Promotion of public health 28 February 2010 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/188 
22 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  New radial tyres Protection of human health and 
safety 12 April 2010  
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New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/35/Rev.1 
4 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Clothes Washing Machines as 
specified in Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2040.2. 
Dishwashers as specified in Joint 
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2007.2.  Lavatory Equipment 
is that listed in Australian Standards 
AS 1172.1 and AS 1172.2, and Australian Technical Standards ATS 
5200.020, ATS 5200.021, and ATS 
5200.030.  Showers as specified in 
Joint Australian/New Zealand 
Standard AS/NZS 3662, but does not 
apply to any tap or tap outlet that is solely for use over a bath, or part of 
an appliance such as a chilled or 
boiling water dispenser.  Tap Equipment as specified in Joint 
Australian/New Zealand Standard 
AS/NZS 3718. Urinal Equipment as 
specified in Joint Australian/New 
Zealand Standard AS 3982 or Australian Technical Standards ATS 
5200.004, but does not apply to any 
waterless urinal Mandatory water efficiency 
labelling will provide consumers with information.  
Protection of the environment 
 The proposed regulations brings New Zealand regulatory 
requirements into alignment 
with those in Australia, supporting the integrity of the 
Australian scheme and 
reducing the risk of increased in compliance costs for New 
Zealand businesses.  
 29 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/OMN/79/Rev.1 
8 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tyres of multi-purpose vehicles, 
trucks, buses and trailers Consumer safety 9 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/84 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 6 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/85 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 6 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/86 5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43.040.20 Consumer safety 6 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date Oman 
 
G/TBT/N/OMN/87 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 6 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date  
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G/TBT/N/OMN/88 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 6 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date  
G/TBT/N/OMN/89 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (HS:  83023000) Consumer safety 6 April 2010  
60 days from 
notification date  
G/TBT/N/OMN/90 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS: 43.020 To follow the updated 
international standards 6 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/91 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date. 
G/TBT/N/OMN/92 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/93 12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/94 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date  
G/TBT/N/OMN/95 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/96 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/97 12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Consumer Safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/98 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles (ICS:  43.020) Consumer safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date Oman (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/OMN/99 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  The protection of motor vehicles 
against unauthorized use To maintain consumer 
protection 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/114 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Self-Ballasted Lamps Protection of human health and 
safety 5 April 2010  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/110
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/PHL/115 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Double-Capped fluorescent lamps Protection of human health and 
safety 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/116 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Single-capped fluorescent lamps. Protection of human health and 
safety 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/117 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps    Protection of human health and 
safety 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/118 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electronic Ballast for Tubular 
Fluorescent Lamps For protection and safety of all 
users 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/119 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Self-Ballasted Lamps For protection and safety of all 
users 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/120 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Double-Capped fluorescent lamps For protection and safety of all 
users 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/121 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Single-Capped fluorescent lamps For protection and safety of all 
users 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/122 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electronic Ballast for  Fluorescent 
Lamps For protection and safety of all 
users 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/PHL/123 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp Controlgear – Ballast for 
Tubular Fluorescent Lamps For protection and safety of all 
users 5 April 2010 Philippines  
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/PHL/124 
15 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plastics piping systems for soil and 
waste discharge     Consumer protection 5 April 2010 
Portugal G/TBT/N/PRT/1 
5 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  The specifications for the 
radio interfaces of 
radiocommunications equipment covered by the update are: 
- Low-power, short-range stations 
(SRD), - Amateur Service Stations, 
- Aeronautical Radionavigation 
Service Stations, - Maritime Radionavigation Service 
Stations, 
- Fixed Service Stations, - Fixed-Satellite Service Stations, 
- Aeronautical Mobile Service 
Stations, - Maritime Mobile Service Stations, 
- Satellite Mobile Service Stations, 
- Terrestrial Mobile Service Stations, - Radiobroadcast Service Stations. It is necessary to identify the 
technical specifications for 
radio interfaces. This information allows the 
authorities responsible for 
placing radio equipment on the market to adapt their technical 
characteristics which also 
comply with national usage such as specified in the 
National Frequency Allocation 
Plan 6 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/110 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/QAT/168 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  43.140.00 Public Safety 24 April 2010, 
60 days from the date of circulation. 
G/TBT/N/QAT/169 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles  
(ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 24 April 2010 
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/170 23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles 
(ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 24 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/171 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles 
(ICS:  43.140.00) Public Safety 24 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/172 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles 
(ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 24 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/173 23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles 
(ICS:  43.140.00) 
 Public Safety 24 April 2010, 60 
days from the date 
of circulation Qatar 
 
G/TBT/N/QAT/174 
23 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles 
(ICS:  43.140.00) Public safety 24 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/133 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.120.50 To ensure safety, efficiency, 
and quality of protective devices  4 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/134 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  23.120 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/135 3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS:  2005, ICS:  25.140.20 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/136 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS:  2005, ICS:  25.140.20 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/137 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 ICS:  25.140.20 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date Saudi Arabia  
G/TBT/N/SAU/138 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  97.040.50 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/110
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/SAU/139 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  97.170 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/140 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS:  2005, ICS:  97.040.30 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/141 3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.180 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/142 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.140.99 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/143 
3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.140.99 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/144 3 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.140.40 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  4 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/145 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety. 13 April 2010 
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/146 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety. 13 April 2010, 60 
days from the date of circulation 
G/TBT/N/SAU/147 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety. 13 April 2010, 60 
days from the date 
of circulation 
G/TBT/N/SAU/148 12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/149 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/150 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/151 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/110 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/SAU/152 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/153 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/154 12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  25.40.40 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date  
G/TBT/N/SAU/155 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/156 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  1.60. Consumer information and 
labelling 13 April 2010, 
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/157 12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  1.60. Labelling 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/158 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.160 Protection of human health and 
safety 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/159 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.100 Consumer information and 
labelling 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/160 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 17.120.1. Harmonization 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/161 12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.60. Harmonization 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/162 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.120.1. Protection of human health and 
safety. 13 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/163 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  17.120.1. Harmonization 13 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/164 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS:  1806, ICS:  67.190 Protection of human healthy, 
prevention of deceptive 
practices  25 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/110
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/SAU/165 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS 2005, ICS:  67.080 Protection of human healthy, 
prevention of deceptive practices 25 April 2010,  
60 days from notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/166 
26 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.035.20 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  27 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/167 26 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.140.20 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  27 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/168 
26 February 2010   ICS:  29.140.30 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  27 April 2010,  
60 days from the date of circulation Saudi Arabia (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/169 
26 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  29.140.30 To ensure safety, efficiency and 
quality  27 April 2010,  
60 days from 
notification date  
Saint Lucia G/TBT/N/LCA/49/Rev.1 
8 February 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Pre-packaged products with declared 
net quantities in British Imperial Units 
or U.S. customary units, weights of 
non-metric denomination, measuring devices or instruments which  indicate 
only   in British Imperial units or U.S. 
customary units, tools and fasteners 
which are not  compatible with metric 
standards and/or specifications, road transportation equipment or vehicles 
with speedometers and odometers 
which indicate only in miles per hour and miles respectively Boost regional and 
international trade through use 
of the metric system Not applicable 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/333 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Products containing asbestos Consumer  safety  - 
G/TBT/N/TTO/82 
16 February 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Motor-operated massage and exercise 
machines TTS/UL 1647:20XX  (ICS: 97.220.00) Protection of human health and 
safety 1 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/TTO/83 
16 February 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Household electric personal grooming 
appliances TTS/UL 858:20XX,  
(ICS:  97.010.20 )  Protection of human health and 
safety 1 April 2010 Trinidad and 
Tobago  
G/TBT/N/TTO/84 
16 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electric hobby and sports equipment  
TTS/UL 961:20XX (ICS:  97.220.00 ) Protection of human health and 
safety 1 April 2010  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/110 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Trinidad and 
Tobago (cont'd) G/TBT/N/TTO/85 
16 February 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Hair clipping and shaving appliances 
TTS/UL 1028:20XX (ICS: 97.180.00) Protection of human health and 
safety 1 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/ARE/28 
4 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Spices and condiments. Food 
additives; (ICS:  67.220) Consumer health protection 5 April 2010, 60 
days from the date 
of notification. 
G/TBT/N/ARE/29 
4 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fruits and vegetables  (ICS:  67.080) Consumer health protection 5 April 2010, 60 
days from the date of notification. 
G/TBT/N/ARE/30 
4 February 2010 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Spices and condiments. Food 
additives  (ICS:  67.220)   Consumer health protection 5 April 2010, 60 
days from the date 
of notification. United Arab Emirates 
 
G/TBT/N/ARE/31 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Sugar and sugar products 
 (ICS:  67.180) Consumer health protection 11 April 2010,  
60 days from the 
date of notification 
G/TBT/N/USA/514 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemical substances  
(ICS:  13.020, 71.100) Protection of the environment 
and human life 3 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/515 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Carbon nanotubes  
(HS:  2803 ICS: 13.020, 71.100) Protection of the environment 
and human life 5 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/516 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Brake fluids  
(HS:  3819, ICS: 75.100, 75.120) Protection of human life. 5 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/517 
10 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Metal halide lamp fixtures  
(ICS: 13.020, 29.140) Protection of human life. 5 February 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/518 
12 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Hazardous materials  
(HS:  8506, ICS: 13.300, 29.220) Protection of the environment 
and human life 12 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/519 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Anthropomorphic test device, ES-2re 
side impact crash test dummy   (HS:  8703, ICS:43) Protection of human life 6 April 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/520 
24 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor vehicles  (HS:  8703, ICS:43) Protection of the environment 22 March 2010 
G/TBT/N/USA/521 
26 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Manufactured housing (HS:  8716, 
ICS: 91.010, 91.040.30) Protection of the environment 24 March 2010 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/522 
26 February 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Residential clothes dryers and room 
air conditioners (HS:  8421,8415;  
ICS: 23.120, 97.060) Protection of the environment 26 April 2010 
 
 
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