WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
27 April 2009 
 (09-1991) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2009  
 
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 2009, which includes a total of 204 new notifications by 31 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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Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/246 
4 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 Incandescent lamps Rati onal use of energy Not stated 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/87 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Butter  (ICS  67.100.20) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 25 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/88 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cheese (ICS: 67.100.30) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 25 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/89 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Feeds - Fish Meal (ICS:  65.120) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 25 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/90 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen Raw Squid  (ICS  67.120) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 25 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/91 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Plums (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/92 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Vinegar (ICS 67.040) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/93 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sugar Cane Syrup (ICS 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/94 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blend of skimmed milk and 
vegetable fat in powdered form 
(ICS: 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/95 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blend of evaporated skimmed 
milk and vegetable fat (ICS: 67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/96 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dairy and dairy products - 
Pasteurized camel milk  
(ICS 67.100)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/97 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Liquorice root (ICS: 67)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/98 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Hard candy (ICS: 67)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/99 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Soft candy (ICS: 67)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BHR/100 25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dehydrated potatoes  
(ICS:  67.080)  To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
G/TBT/N/BHR/101 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dried figs (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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Bahrain (cont'd) G/TBT/N/BHR/102 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dried prunes (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
 G/TBT/N/BHR/103 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen okra (ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/104 
25 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Peaches and nectarines  
(ICS 67.080) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 26 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/BRA/321 
13 February 2009  [X ] 5.6.2 
  Switches for Fixed Electric 
Installations. Consumer safety 14 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Brazil  
G/TBT/N/BRA/322 
13 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Drugs Leaflets.  Protection of Human Health; 
Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 26 February 2009  
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/258 
17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 7 June 2009 
G/TBT/N/CAF/7 
13 February 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Wildlife To protect wildlife and 
regulate hunting in the 
Central African Republic Not stated 
G/TBT/N/CAF/9 
13 February 2009  [X ] 2.10.1 
 Mining products To provide the Central 
African Republic with 
incentive legislation likely to attract foreign direct investment into the mining sector Not stated Central African 
Republic 
 
G/TBT/N/CAF/8 
16 February 2009  [X ] 2.10.1 
  Certain basic commodities To prevent a surge in market 
prices and to protect human life and health Not stated 
G/TBT/N/CHL/88 
16 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Food products To protect public health and 
improve consumer understanding of the 
characteristics of the 
nutrients found in food 10 March 2009  
Chile 
 
G/TBT/N/CHL/89 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Toys To protect human health 23 April 2009  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/547 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Packaging of dangerous goods for 
paint  (ICS: 13.300) Ensuring the safety of paint 
transportation   10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/548 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  IBCs for dangerous goods  
(ICS: 13.300  A80) 
 Ensuring the safety 
transportation of dangerous 
goods 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/549 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Packaging of dangerous goods 
transported by road  
(ICS: 13.300, 55.020)  To strengthen the safety of 
road transportation for 
dangerous goods and prevent safety accidents from occurring 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/550 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Packaging of dangerous goods 
transported by water  (ICS: 13.300, 55 020)  To strengthen the safety of 
water transportation for dangerous goods and prevent safety accidents 
from occurring 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/551 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Packaging of dangerous goods 
transported by railway 
ICS: 13.300, 55.020  To strengthen the safety of 
railway transportation for 
dangerous goods and prevent safety accidents from occurring 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/552 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Clamp-in tubeless valves  
(ICS   83.160.01) Regulating the market 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/553 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tyre valves for large core chamber 
ICS: 83.160.01 Regulating the market 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/554 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Firestop material  
(ICS: 13.220.50) To protect human safety 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/555 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electrical equipment for explosive 
atmospheres (ICS:  29.260.20) To protect human safety and 
health 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/556 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-electrical equipment for 
explosive atmospheres  
(ICS: 29.260.20) Ensuring the safety of 
people and property  10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China  
G/TBT/N/CHN/557 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-electrical equipment for 
potentially explosive atmospheres  
(ICS: 29.260.20) To protect the safety of 
human beings and property 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/558 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-electrical equipment for 
explosive atmospheres  (ICS: 29.260.20) Ensuring the safety of 
people and property  10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/559 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-electrical equipment for 
explosive atmospheres  (ICS: 29.260.20) To protect human health and 
safety  10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/560 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Non-electrical equipment for 
explosive atmospheres   (ICS: 29.260.20) To protect the safety of 
people and property 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/561 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Non-electrical equipment for 
explosive atmospheres  (ICS: 29.260.20) To protect the safety of 
people and property 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/CHN/562 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Optical devices for enhancing low 
vision (ICS: 11.040.70)  To regulate market and 
protect human safety 10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/563 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fire electronic products  
(ICS: 13.220.20)  To improve the quality of 
fire electronic products and protect the people’s life and property safety  10 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/125 
27 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Medical gases Protection of human life and 
health 20 May 2009 
G/TBT/N/CRI/85 
9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS  67.100.10 Protection of human life and 
health, and consumer information. 10 April 2009, 60 days 
after circulation by the WTO Secretariat. 
G/TBT/N/CRI/86 10 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS  67.100.30 Protection of human life and 
health, and consumer information 11 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Costa Rica  
G/TBT/N/CRI/87 
16 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  65.100 Protection of human life and 
health 17 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/127 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pasta (ICS:  67.060) Protection of human health 22 April  2009, 60 days 
from date of notification 
Estonia G/TBT/N/EST/4 
20 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Labelling (alcohol) Prevention of deceptive 
practices 21 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/245 
3 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Detergents and cleaners containing 
a specific surfactant (Alcohol, Guerbet, C16-20, ethoxylated, n-butyl ether (7-8EO))`1 Protection of the 
environment 4 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/246 6 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceuticals, active 
pharmaceutical ingredients. Protection of human health 
and safety 6 May 2009, 90 days 
from date of notification. 
G/TBT/N/EEC/247 10 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electrical and electronic equipment 
(large household appliances, small household appliances, IT and telecommunications equipment, consumer equipment, lighting 
equipment, electrical and electronic 
tools with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools, toys, leisure and sports equipment, medical devices and related equipment, monitoring and control 
instruments including industrial 
monitoring and control instruments, automatic dispensers Protection of human health 
and safety; Protection of the environment 10 May 2009, 90 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/248 9 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electrical and electronic 
equipment; Protection of the 
environment 9 May 2009, 90 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/EEC/249 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Seal products Harmonisation of the 
different prohibitions or restrictive measures in the Member States regarding trade in seal products, while 
taking into account animal 
welfare considerations 11 May 2009, 90 days 
from the notification date European Communities  
G/TBT/N/EEC/250 
13 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Petrol, diesel, certain gas oils, and 
other liquid fuels used in road 
vehicles, non-road machinery, and inland waterway and recreational vessels Protection of the 
environment and public 
health 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/251 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Short-range communication 
devices This draft Decision will 
amend the Short-range devices Decision (the SRD Decision – This new version of the technical annex will increase the number of 
harmonised frequency bands 
that can be used by short-range devices 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from date of notification. 
G/TBT/N/EEC/252 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Wine, grapevine products and 
oenological practices Prevention of deceptive 
practices  19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date European Communities (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/EEC/253 
27 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lamp oils and grill lighter fluids, 
labelled R65 (Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed) or H304 (May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways), sold to the 
general public Protection of human health 
and safety 28 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/FRA/96 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Processing aids used in the 
manufacture of certain foods The draft text corrects 
clerical errors identified in 
the Order of 19 October 
2006 and authorizes the use of substances recently approved by the French Food Safety Agency  6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
France  
G/TBT/N/FRA/97 
26 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Insulation products, electrical 
installations, elevators, escalators, moving walkways, extinguishers, 
radio communication equipment, 
acoustic absorbent lining materials The Order seeks to bring 
existing regulations into line with technical and legal 
developments 27 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/22 
6 February 2009  [X ] 2.10.1 
  Refined Sugar (HS.1701.99.11.00; 
HS. 1701.99.19.00)  Consumer protection;  To 
increase the quality of 
refined sugar products, To establish fair trade  -  
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G/TBT/N/IDN/23 
23 February 2009  [X ] 2.10.1 
  Hot Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel, 
SNI: 07-0601-2006, HS:7208.25.10.00, 7208.25.90.00, 7208.26.00.00, 7208.27.00.00, 7208.36.00.00, 7208.37.00.00, 7208.38.00.00, 7208.39.00.00, 
7208.51.00.00, 7208.52.00.00, 
7208.53.00.00, 7208.54.00.00, 7208.90.00.00, 7211.13.10.00, 7211.13.90.00, 7211.14.10.00, 7211.14.90.00, 7211.19.10.00, 
7211.19.90.00.  2. Hot Rolled 
Sheet and Coil Steel for  Gas Cylinder, SNI:07-3018-2006, HS: 7208.25.10.00, 7208.25.90.00, 7208.26.00.00, 7208.27.00.00, 7208.36.00.00, 7208.37.00.00, 
7208.38.00.00, 7208.39.00.00, 
7208.51.00.00, 7208.52.00.00, 7208.53.00.00, 7208.54.00.00, 7208.90.00.00, 7211.13.10.00, 7211.13.90.00, 7211.14.10.00, 
7211.14.90.00, 7211.19.10.00, 
7211.19.90.00.  Consumer safety;  To 
increase the product quality;. To establish fair trade - 
Indonesia (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/IDN/24 
24 February 2009  [X ] 5.6.2 
 Zinc Aluminium - Coated  Sheet 
and Coil Steel; SNI: 07-0601-2006; 7208.25.10.00; 7208.25.90.00; 7208.26.00.00 7208.27.00.00; 7208.36.00.00 7208.37.00.00; 7208.38.00.00 
7208.39.00.00; 7208.51.00.00 
7208.52.00.00; 7208.53.00.00 7208.54.00.00; 7208.90.00.00 7211.13.10.00; 7211.13.90.00 7211.14.10.00; 7211.14.90.00 
7211.19.10.00; 7211.19.90.00 Consumer safety;  To 
increase the product quality;  To establish fair trade -  
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Indonesia (cont'd) G/TBT/N/IDN/25 
27 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 [X ] 5.6.2   Melamine products – food and 
drink appliances (HS.3924.10.00.00) Consumer protection; To 
increase the quality of melamine products; To establish fair trade  28 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/259 6 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Assembly of W.C. seat and cover 
(HS: 3922.20) Removal of trade barriers 
and trade facilitation 7 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/260 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Vacuum cleaner and water-suction 
cleaning appliances (ICS: 97.080; HS: 8508.10) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/261 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric irons (ICS: 13.120, 
97.060; HS: 8516.4000) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/262 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dishwashers  
(ICS: 97.040.40; HS: 8422.10) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/263 
17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Washing machines (ICS: 13.120, 
97.060; HS: 8450.00) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/264 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric grills, toasters and similar 
portable cooking appliances (ICS: 
13.120, 97.040.50; HS: 8516.60) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/265 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Kitchen machines (ICS: 13.120, 
97.040.50; HS: 8509.40) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/266 
17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric blankets, pads, clothing 
and similar flexible heating 
appliances  
(ICS: 97.030; HS: 8509.9090) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/267 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Skin and hair care (ICS: 13.120, 
97.170; HS: 8416.30) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/268 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Microwave ovens including 
combination microwave ovens 
(ICS: 97.040.20, HS: 8416.50) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/269 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sewing machines (ICS: 13.120, 
61.080, 97.180; HS: 8452.10) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/270 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Room heaters (ICS: 13.120, 
97.100.10; HS: 8516.20) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from date of notification Israel 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/271 
17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Instantaneous water heaters  
(ICS: 97.040.50; HS: 8516.10) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/272 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Portable heating tools and similar 
appliances (ICS: 13.120, 25.140.20) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/273 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Portable immersion heaters  
(ICS: 97.040.50) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/274 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric fans  
(ICS: 23.120; HS: 8414.50). Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from date of notification 
G/TBT/N/ISR/275 17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lighters (ICS: 97.180; HS: 9613) Protection of human life and 
lowering of trade barriers. 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/276 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Clay roofing tiles (ICS: 01.100.30; 
HS: 6905.10). Protection of human health 
and lowering of trade 
barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ISR/277 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Concrete roofing tiles  
(ICS: 91.100.30; HS: 6810). Protection of human health 
and lowering of trade 
barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Israel (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/ISR/278 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gas meters  
(ICS: 91.140.40; HS: 9028.10). Protection of human health 
and lowering of trade 
barriers 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/204 
17 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Certifying organic processed 
foods. To prevent deceptive 
practices 18 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Kuwait G/TBT/N/KWT/19 
20 February 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Products require the intervention 
of a third party, the so-called 
Accepted bodies. Implementation of the 
objectives of the "Economic 
Agreement" establishing a 
single Market for Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, 
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar 
and Kuwait)  21 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/MEX/167 
10 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Establishments engaged in the 
manufacture and/or importation of medicines marketed in Mexico, and warehouses which package, store and distribute medicines and the raw materials required for their 
manufacture. Protection of human health 
and safety  Not stated 
Mexico 
 
G/TBT/N/MEX/168 
16 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  The notified draft Mexican 
Official Standard establishes the 
characteristics of processed and pre-packaged products and the minimum requirements that they must meet in order to be described as fruit juice, and also the 
commercial information that they 
are required to display Not stated Not stated 
G/TBT/N/OMN/55 
19 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hard Candy Consumer Health 20 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/56 
19 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  The following typ es of soft candy: 
toffee, Turkish delight, nougats, 
fondant, marshmallow, fudge, fruit pastes and jelly candies (excluding chewing gum, chocolate types and western and orient sweets) Consumer Health 20 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/OMN/57 
19 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blend of evaporated skimmed 
milk and vegetable fat or oil, also known as a blend of unsweetened 
condensed skimmed milk and 
vegetable fat Consumer Health 20 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Oman   
G/TBT/N/OMN/58 
19 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Blend of skimmed milk and 
vegetable fat in powdered form Consumer Health 20 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/PAK/36 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Synthetic Vinegar  (PS: 3602-
1994; ICS: 67.220.20) For protection of human 
safety and health  n/a 
Pakistan 
 
G/TBT/N/PAK/37 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pickles (PS: 520-1999 (R); ICS: 
67.080) For protection of human 
safety and health  -  
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G/TBT/N/PAK/38 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chilli Powder (PS: 1742-1997 (R); 
ICS: 67.220.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  - 
G/TBT/N/PAK/39 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Curry Powder (PS: 1741-1997 
(R); ICS : 67.220.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  - 
G/TBT/N/PAK/40 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Turmeric (whole and ground) (PS: 
1820-2000 (R); ICS: 67.220.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  - 
G/TBT/N/PAK/41 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Marmalade   (PS: 514-1985 (R); 
ICS: 67.080.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  - 
G/TBT/N/PAK/42 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tea Black  (PS: 493-2000 (R); 
ICS: 67.140.10) For protection of human 
safety and health - 
G/TBT/N/PAK/43 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Condensed Milk  (PS: 364-1991 
(R); ICS: 67.100.10) For protection of human 
safety and health  - 
G/TBT/N/PAK/44 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Apple Juice  (PS: 1739-1985;  
ICS : 67.160.20) For protection of human 
safety and health  - Pakistan (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/PAK/45 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food for Infants and Children  
(PS: 1688-1985; ICS: 67.100.10:67.230) For protection of human 
safety and health  - 
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/22 
19 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Agrochemicals falling under 
MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature (NCM) tariff heading 3808 In order to ensure the 
continued validity, and thus prevent the large-scale expiry, of the pesticide product registrations granted 
by SENAVE, the period of 
validity of those registrations which are about to expire needs to be extended 20 April 2009, 60 day 
from notification date 
G/TBT/N/PHL/103 10 February 2009 [X ] 2.10.1 
  Protective Helmets and their 
Visors Protection of human health 
and safety Not applicable 
Philippines 
 
G/TBT/N/PHL/104 
24 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Glass and glass products For product quality, 
consumer protection and safety 17 April 2009  
   G/TBT/GEN/N/98
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G/TBT/N/QAT/76 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned foul medames  
(ICS : 67.060) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/77 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned mushroom (ICS : 67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/78 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preserved grape leaf (ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/79 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  General standard for cheese  
(ICS: 67.100) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/80 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Boiled dried salted anchovies  
(ICS 67.120). To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/81 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned crab meat (ICS  67.120) To maintain quality 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/82 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Dairy fat spread (ICS  67.100) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Qatar  
G/TBT/N/QAT/83 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Grapes (ICS  67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
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G/TBT/N/QAT/84 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mozarella cheese (ICS 67.100) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/85 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pickles fruits and vegetables  
(ICS 67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/86 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Apricots (ICS: 67.080.10) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/87 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bananas (ICS : 67.080.10) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/88 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Butter (ICS: 67.200.10) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/89 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned mackerel  
(ICS: 67.120.30) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/90 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chocolate types (ICS: 67.190) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Qatar (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/QAT/91 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dehydrated potatoes  
(ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/QAT/92 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dried figs (ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/93 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Dried prunes (ICS: 67.020.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/94 11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Feeds – fish meal  
(ICS: 67.120.30) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/95 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fresh tomatoes (ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/96 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen moulokhia  
(ICS: 67.080.20) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/97 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen okra (ICS: 67.020.80) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/98 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Frozen Raw Squid  
(ICS: 67.120.30) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/99 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Goat milk (ICS: 67.100.10) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
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G/TBT/N/QAT/100 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halloumi cheese  
(ICS: 670.100.30) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/101 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Kashkaval cheese  
(ICS: 67.100.30) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/102 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Kiwi fruit (ICS: 67.080.10) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety. 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/103 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Limes (ICS: 67.080.10) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/104 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Mango (ICS: 67.080.10) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/105 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Peaches and nectarines  
(ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/106 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Plums (ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/107 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sorghum flour (ICS: 67.060) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/QAT/108 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Strawberries (ICS: 67.080) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/QAT/109 12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Unbottled drinking water  
(ICS: 67.160) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/110 
12 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Vinegar (ICS: 67.040) To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety. 13 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/24 4 February 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  All Products which require the 
intervention of a third party, 
approved  bodies, under the GCC 
Conformity Assessment program (GCC Regulatory System for Products Acceptance) Implementation of the 
objectives of the "Economic 
Agreement" establishing a 
single Market for Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, 
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar 
and Kuwait) 5 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/25 
4 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Any product placed on the Gulf 
Cooperation Council Countries 
(GCC) market whether manufactured in or imported into GCC Implementation of the 
objectives of the “Economic 
Agreement” establishing a single Market for Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) (United 
Arab Emirates, Bahrain, 
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait)   5 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Saudi Arabia 
 
G/TBT/N/SAU/26 
4 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1603, ICS: 67.120 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 5 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
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G/TBT/N/SAU/27 
4 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1605, ICS: 67.120 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 5 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/28 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2004 , ICS: 67.020 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/29 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.020 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of 
GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/30 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/31 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/32 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/33 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/34 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1605, ICS: 67.120 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/35 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2209, ICS: 67.040 To keeping quality of this 
product, consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/36 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/37 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1804, ICS: 67.200 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of 
GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/38 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1806, ICS: 67.190 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/39 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/40 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/41 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of 
GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/42 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2003, ICS: 67.040 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
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G/TBT/N/SAU/43 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2209, ICS: 67.040 To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/44 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2103, ICS: 67.060 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/45 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 HS: 1605, ICS: 67.120 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of 
GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/46 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/47 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/48 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2004, ICS: 67.020 To keeping quality of this 
product, consumer health protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/49 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of 
GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/50 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/51 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/52 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety. 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/53 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC 
countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/54 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of 
GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/55 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1905, ICS: 67.060 To maintain quality, 
consumer health protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/56 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 , consumer protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/57 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1605, ICS: 67.120 To maintain quality, 
consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the date of circulation 
G/TBT/N/SAU/58 5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 Maintain quality, consumer 
protection and marketing relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/59 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2201, ICS: 67.160 Maintain quality, consumer 
health protection and 
marketing relation of GCC countries 6 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
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G/TBT/N/SAU/60 
5 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2008, ICS: 67.020 Maintain quality, consumer 
protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 6 April 2009, 660 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/61 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS:19, ICS: 67.100 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/62 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 1704, ICS 67.180 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/63 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 1704, ICS 67.180 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/64 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 2009, ICS 67.160 Protection of human health 
and safety, Prevention of deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/65 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 19, ICS 67.100 Protection of human health 
and safety, Prevention of deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/SAU/66 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 170 , ICS 67.180 Protection of human health 
and safety, Prevention of deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date Saudi Arabia (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SAU/67 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS 19, ICS 67.100 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of 
deceptive practices 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/85 
13 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS 91.080.10, 91.010.30, 
91.080.40 Safety; Consumer protection 1 May 2009 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/110 
6 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Genetically modified (GM) plants, 
plant material, seeds and animals Protection of the 
environment 30 April 2009 
G/TBT/N/THA/291 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Shower units (HS: 6910, ICS: 
23.060.99) Safety and consumer 
protection 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the circulation date Thailand  
G/TBT/N/THA/292 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Faucets for sanitary wares (HS: 
7615.20, ICS: 23.060.99) Safety and consumer 
protection 12 April 2009, 60 days 
from the circulation date  
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G/TBT/N/UKR/18 
23 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electric and electronic devices; 
Large and small domestic equipment; Telecommunication and information processing equipment; Consumer equipment; Illuminating equipment; Electric 
and electronics instruments; Toys, 
athletic and rest facilities; Automatic devices for products assignment and dosing  Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to EU legislation in part where it relates the use of some dangerous substances in electric and electronic devices Not specified 
G/TBT/N/UKR/19 
23 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lamps for domestic use which are 
supplied from mains: - filament, including halogen; - fluorescent with embedded start-
regulating device; 
- fluorescent with double-ended cap; - fluorescent single-end Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to EU legislation in part where it relates the labelling of domestic use 
lamps in relation to the 
efficiency of electric power use Not specified Ukraine 
 
G/TBT/N/UKR/20 
23 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  All types of  textile fibers; 
information on textile products marking; accompanying forms/documents for such 
products at different stages of 
production and use Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to EU legislation in part where it relates the names of textile fibers and 
textile products marking Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ARE/18 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned Foul Medames Health Protection 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ARE/19 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned mushroom Health Protection 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ARE/20 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preserved grape leaf Health Protection 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ARE/21 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Sugar cane Syrup Health Protection 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date 
G/TBT/N/ARE/22 18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Liquorice root Health Protection 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date United Arab Emirates  
G/TBT/N/ARE/23 
18 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pasteurized Camel milk Health Protection 19 April 2009, 60 days 
from the notification date  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/98 
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G/TBT/N/USA/453 
16 February 2009  [X ] 3.2 
  Consumer products    
(ICS 13.040, 13.020) Protection of the 
environment 20 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/454 
16 February 2009  [X ] 3.2 
  Architectural and industrial 
maintenance coatings  
(ICS 91.100, 13.040, 13.020) Protection of the 
environment 20 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/455 
16 February 2009  [X ] 3.2 
  Adhesives, sealants (HS 3506) 
(ICS 91.100, 13.040, 13.020) Protection of the 
environment 20 February 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/456 
16 February 2009 [X ] 3.2 
  Asphalt (HS 2714) (ICS 93.080, 
13.040, 13.020) Protection of the 
environment 20 February 2009 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/457 
20 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Motorcycle Helmets (HS:  8711, 
6506.10; ICS:  13.340, 43.140) Protection of human life and 
safety 1 December 2008 
Uruguay G/TBT/N/URY/5 
11 February 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Lopsided or black oat ( Avena 
strigosa ) To encourage the production 
and use of better seeds of proven identity and high 
quality 28 February 2009 
 
 
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