WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/69 
20 October 2006 
 (06-5097) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade    
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2006 
 
Note by the Secretariat  
 
  
   
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of all notifications issued during the month of 
September 2006, which includes a total of 91 new notifications by 26 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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Comments 
G/TBT/N/ARG/202 
27/09/2006 2.9.2 Food products To ensure a better sanitary food 
control and to protect the health of the population  18/11/06 
G/TBT/N/ARG/203 
27/09/2006 2.9.2 Medical products To ensure quality; to minimize risks Not 
applicable 
G/TBT/N/ARG/204 
27/09/2006 2.9.2 Medicinal preparations for human use Protection of public health Not 
specified Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/205 
28/09/2006 2.9.2 Food products Protecti on of public health 27/11/06 
G/TBT/N/ARM/39 
05/09/2006 2.9.2 Weighing instruments To warn consumers against 
deceptive factors 16/10/06 Armenia 
G/TBT/N/ARM/40 
27/09/2006 2.9.2 Beer  
(HS:  220300) To protect human health and life 
and to warn consumers against deceptive factors 10/11/06 
G/TBT/N/AUS/48 
01/09/2006 2.9.2 Requirements for Omnibus Designed for 
Hire and Reward. The new draft ADR seeks to 
conditionally harmonise with UNECE R36 and R52 along with 
the acceptance of UNECE R52 as 
an alternative standard for MD1 to MD4 category buses 23/10/06 
Australia 
G/TBT/N/AUS/50 
01/09/2006 2.9.2 Occupant Protection in Buses Th is regulation is being reviewed to 
ensure that it is relevant, cost effective and does not provide a barrier to the importation of safe vehicles and components.  Where 
appropriate ADRs are being 
harmonised with UNECE standards 23/10/06  
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Australia 
(cont'd)  G/TBT/N/AUS/51 01/09/2006 2.9.2 Prescribes the exhaust emission 
requirements for engines used in heavy vehicles in order to reduce air pollution To reflect the inclusion of European 
on-board diagnostics (OBD), durability and related requirements.  To harmonise with the Euro 4 elements of EC Directive 2005/55/EC and Directive 
2005/78/EC 15/09/06 
G/TBT/N/BRA/220 
05/09/2006 5.6.2 Refrigerators and freezers (HS:  8418). Protection of the environment; 
energy-saving requirements 04/11/06 
G/TBT/N/BRA/221 
06/09/2006 5.6.2 Air conditioning machines (HS:  8415). Protection of the environment; 
energy-saving requirements 05/11/06 
G/TBT/N/BRA/222 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 Net contents of pre-packaged products 
(ICS:  17.060). Consumers' information 29/10/06 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/223 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 Matches (HS:  360500) and toothp icks. Consumers' information 29/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/157/
Rev.1 25/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radio communications Equipment  
(ICS:  33.060). Protection of the network 15/12/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/177 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Agricultural products labelled as organic 
and marketed for inter-provincial or international trade Prevention of deceptive and 
misleading labelling practices 16/11/06 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/178 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 Seeds of various species for propagation 
(Parts of HS codes Chapters 07, 09, 10 and 12) Modernization of the Seeds 
Regulations including changes to clarify the intent of the legislation or to better reflect current practices in the industry 30/11/06 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/56 
27/09/2006 5.6.2 Bus bodies Safety 28/10/06  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/214 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 No.3 Jet fuel manufactured from crude oil 
or oil distillate (ICS:  75.100.20;  HS:  2710) For the protection of national 
security and prevention of deceptive practices 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/215 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Copper concentrate, Lead concentrate, Zinc 
concentrate, Lead and zinc bulk concentrate, Tin concentrate, Nickel concentrate, Cobalt-sulphur concentrate (ICS:  73.060;  HS:  603,2604,2605,2607, 2608,2609) Protection of the environment 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/216 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Domestic gas instantaneous water heater 
and gas fired heating and hot water combi-boiler (ICS:  27.010;  HS:  8419) Energy conservation 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/217 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Small and medium three-phase 
asynchronous motors (ICS: 27.010;  HS: 8501) Energy conservation 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/218 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Foam extinguish agent 
(ICS: 13.220.10) Protection of human safety 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/219 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Fused Deposition Modeling Machine   
(ICS:  25.080.99;  HS:  8477) To protect human safety and health 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/220 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Digital Video Record Equipment of Video 
Surveillance System that used in Security & 
Protection Systems (ICS:  13.310;  HS:  85) Meeting the need of Security & 
Protection System market of China 03/11/06 China, 
People's Republic of 
G/TBT/N/CHN/221 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Vehicle security alarm systems (VSAS) 
installed on passenger cars (not more than eight seats, except driver's seat, or Category M 1 vehicle) with 12V negative earth systems (ICS:  13.310;  HS:  87) For the protection of vehicle, 
ensure the safety, performance and reliability of VSAS and reducing false alarms 03/11/06  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/222 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Waste Paper  
(ICS: 85.010;  HS: 4707) To protect the environment 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/223 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Bathroom Tissue (including Bathroom 
Tissue Base Paper)  (ICS:  85.060;  HS:  4803  4818) To protect human health 03/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHN/224 
19/09/2006 2.10.1 Related products for digital television 
terrestrial broadcasting system   (ICS: 33.160) To provide sufficient time for 
related enterprises with their technical, industrial and market operating preparation work, guarantee the quality of High 
Definition Digital Television 
broadcasting for Olympic Games 2008 18/11/06 China, 
People's Republic of (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/225 
19/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Simple pressure vessels Safety 18/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CZE/114 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 Portable and non-portable breath alcohol 
analysers To lay down the requirements for 
breath alcohol analysers, a procedure for type approval of them and a procedure for testing them 30/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CZE/115 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 Automatic level on fixed tanks  To lay down the requirements for 
automatic level gauges on fixed tanks, a procedure for type approval of them and a procedure for testing 
them 30/11/06 Czech 
Republic 
G/TBT/N/CZE/116 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 Radar, laser and sector speed indicators. To lay down the requirements for 
speed indicators used to monitor 
observance of the road traffic rules, 
a procedure for type approval of them and a procedure for testing them 30/11/06  
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G/TBT/N/ECU/13 
28/09/2006 2.9.2 7216; 7216.10.00; 7216.21.00; 7216.22.00; 
7216.31.00; 7216.32.00; 7216.33.00; 7216.40.00; 7216.50.00; 7216.61.00; 7216.69.00; 7216.91.00; 7216.99.00 National security requirements; to 
protect human life and the environment and to prevent deceptive practices 27/11/06 
G/TBT/N/ECU/14 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 6811; 6811.10.00 To protect human life, health and 
safety; to protect the environment and to prevent deceptive practices 28/11/06 Ecuador 
G/TBT/N/ECU/15 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 3605.00.00 To protect human life and health, to 
protect the environment and to 
prevent deceptive practices 28/11/06 
G/TBT/N/SLV/95 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Dairy products.  Butter  
(HS 0405.10  ICS: 67.100) Protection of human life and health. 21/11/06 
G/TBT/N/SLV/96 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Frozen uncooked and pre-cooked pupusas 
(stuffed tortillas) 
(HS 2106.90 ICS code 67.040) Protection of human health 21/11/06 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/97 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Plain and deformed steel bars for concrete 
reinforcement  (ICS code 77.080.20) Human safety 21/11/06 
G/TBT/N/EEC/119 
05/09/2006 2.9.2 Plant protection products containing 
fenitrothion (pesticide active substances) To establish a period of grace for 
disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks of plant protection products containing 
fenitrothion allowed by Member 
State of no longer than 12 months 04/11/06 
European 
Communities 
G/TBT/N/EEC/120 
05/09/2006 2.9.2 Plant protection products containing 
thiodicarb (pesticide active substances). To establish a period of grace for 
disposal, storage, placing on the 
market and use of existing stocks of 
plant protection products containing thiodicarb of no longer than 12 months 04/11/06  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/121 
05/09/2006 2.9.2 Cosmetic products Prot ection of human health 04/11/06 
G/TBT/N/EEC/122 
13/09/2006 2.9.2 Electrical and electric equipm ent The Commission needs to adopt 
and publish the Decisions as soon as possible in order to ensure legal certainty to the Member States and economic operators as per the legal 
applicability of the exemptions 13/10/06 
European 
Communities (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/123 15/09/2006 5.6.2 Food additives, food enzymes and food 
flavourings 
(Numerous positions within HS:  headings 
0910, 2103, 2106, 2901 to 2940, 3302, 3507. ICS:  67.220) Simplification and trade facilitation 14/12/06 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/183 
13/09/2006 2.9.2 Radio equipment for digital satellite 
broadcasting system For introduction of the advanced 
digital satellite broadcasting system 15/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/56 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Carbon Black used in rubber products  
(HS: 2803;  ICS: 83.040.20) Quality requirements 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/57 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Carbon Black used in rubber products  
(HS: 2803;  ICS: 83.040.20) Quality requirements 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/58 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Carbon Black used in rubber products  
(HS: 2803;  ICS: 83.040.20) Quality requirements 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/59 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Carbon Black used in rubber products  
(HS: 2803;  ICS: 83.040.20) Quality requirements 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/60 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Carbon Black used in rubber products  
(HS: 2803;  ICS: 83.040.20) Quality requirements 14/11/06 Kenya 
G/TBT/N/KEN/62 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Hair shampoo 
(HS: 330510;  ICS: 71.100.70) Protection of human health 14/11/06  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/63 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Hair shampoo 
(HS: 330510;  ICS: 71.100.70) Protection of human health 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/64 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Hair creams 
(HS: 330590;  ICS: 71.100.70) Protection of human health 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/66 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Bath preparations 
(HS: 3307;  ICS: 71.100.70) Protection of human health 14/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/67 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Liquid polyaluminium chloride  
(HS:  282732; ICS:  71.100.80). Consumer information 30/10/06 
G/TBT/N/KEN/68 
22/09/2006 2.10.1 Valves for liquefied petroleum gas 
cylinders (HS: 8481; ICS: 23.060.40) Consumer convenience and to 
regulate the mechanism of exchanging LPG Cylinders; 
promote fair competition among the 
various players in the petroleum industry Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/KEN/69 26/09/2006 2.9.2 Rubber Erasers 
(HS: 401692;  ICS: 97.180) Quality requirements and safety of 
the user 25/11/06 Kenya 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/KEN/70 26/09/2006 2.9.2 Body oils 
(HS: 3304;  ICS: 71.100.70) Protection of human health 25/11/06 
G/TBT/N/KOR/116 
05/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Industrial products affected by the proposed 
enforcement ordinance of quality 
management and safety control of industrial products act Protection of human safety 04/11/06 
Korea, 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/117 
27/09/2006 2.9.2 Infant formula and Natural cheese Infant safety and harmonization and 
rationalization of microbiological standards 26/11/06 
Moldova G/TBT/N/MDA/6 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 HS:8400, HS:  8500, HS:  9400 To ensure the safety of persons, 
animals or property and environment December 
2006  
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Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/71 
12/09/2006 2.9.2 Fertilisers Simplification of the legislation;  to 
prevent unwanted environmental burdens 10/11/06 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/29 
13/09/2006 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically 
produced) foods sold in New Zealand, specifically bread, breakfast cereals and biscuits (a) Protection of public health and 
safety; (b) provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to make informed choices; and  (c) prevention of misleading or 
deceptive conduct 18/09/06 
G/TBT/N/NOR/10 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Products for cutaneous injection for 
cosmetic purposes Protection of human health Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/NOR/11 15/09/2006 2.9.2 External healthcare products: Protection of human health Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/NOR/12 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Product for external use for care and 
marking of animals using chemical means Protection of animal health Not 
specified 
G/TBT/N/NOR/8 06/09/2006 2.9.2 07.01.1000 - seed potatoes Increase the number of potato-
varieties in the Norwegian Market.  Reduce the time needed before new varieties are available on the market05/11/06 Norway 
G/TBT/N/NOR/9 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Tattooing products Protection of human health Not 
specified 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/8 
28/09/2006 2.9.2 Car Engine Coolant Consumer protection Not 
specified  
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Papua New 
Guinea G/TBT/N/PNG/1 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 All Food Products The draft Regulation is enacted to 
provide for the minimisation of risks associated with food manufacturing and consumption.  In doing so it will help protect human health and safety November 
2006 
G/TBT/N/PHL/60 13/09/2006 2.9.2 Ceramic wall and floor tiles 
(ICS: 91.100.25) to establish a national guide for the 
manufacture of ceramic tiles and to 
serve as a basis for fair competition 
among manufacturers, distributors, purchasers and users 15/11/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/61 
13/09/2006 2.9.2 Lamps and related equipment  
(ICS: 29.140.30) Promotion of energy efficient 
products; to achieve energy self-sufficiency, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission and to guide consumers in 
determining which fluorescent lamp 
model is less costly to operate 15/11/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/62 
13/09/2006 2.9.2 Lamps and related equipment (ICS: 
29.140.30) Promotion of energy efficient 
products; achieve energy self-sufficiency, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission and to guide consumers in 
determining which compact 
fluorescent lamp model is less costly to operate 15/11/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/63 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 Ceramic wall and floor tiles Cons umer protection and safety 15/11/06 Philippines 
G/TBT/N/PHL/64 
22/09/2006 2.9.2 Flat Glass Consumer pr otection and safety 15/11/06  
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Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/74 
12/09/2006 2.9.2 Mechanised charging equipment for rock 
blasting To ensure such a design on 
mechanised charging equipment that employees operating these are not subjected to accidents or injury due to: unintentional fire or explosion; trying work postures or 
movements; noise, vibration or 
rotating parts 10/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/75 
01/09/2006 2.9.2 Alcoholic beverages Food safety 10/10/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/76 
05/09/2006 2.9.2 Cableway installations designed to carry 
persons. Human safety and health and 
environmental protection 04/11/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/77 
11/09/2006 2.9.2 Equipment for use outdoors (as defined in 
EC-Directive 2000/14 EC) Harmonization with the EC-
legislation (EC-Directive 2000/14). 15/11/06 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/78 
27/09/2006 2.9.2 Telecommunications equipment: radio 
equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Annex 2 of the OOIT must be 
amended with the view of publication of new radio interface 
regulation, introduction of new 
frequency bands according to CEPT/ECC decisions and changes in the conditions of use various frequency bands. 22/12/06 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/33 
13/09/2006 2.9.2 Tablecloths, Bed sheeting, Fabr ics, Consumer information 12/11/06 Chinese 
Taipei 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/34 
19/09/2006 2.9.2 Tops; Long appare l; Swimsuits, Underwear 
and Pyjamas; . Hosiery, handkerchiefs, ties, scarves, gloves and hats. Consumer information 18/11/06  
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G/TBT/N/TPKM/35 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electric shredder and other digital audio 
recording apparatus  (HS:  Chapters 84 and 85). Consumer protection 28/11/06 
Chinese 
Taipei (cont'd)
 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/36 29/09/2006 2.9.2 Shoes to be processed and formed from 
vamps and soles made of rubber, plastic, leather, synthetic leather, fabrics or wood Consumer information 28/11/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/211 
01/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fluorescent lamps: Discharge lamps  
(HS: 8539;  ICS: 29.140.10) Energy saving 31/10/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/212 
01/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fluorescent lamps: Discharge lamps  
(HS: 8539;  ICS: 29.140.10) Energy saving 31/10/06 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/213 
01/09/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fibres and cables 
(HS: 8544;  ICS: 33.180.10) Safety 31/10/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/213 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Skin bleaching drug products  
(HS:  Chapter 3004;  ICS:  11). Protection of human life and health 27/12/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/214 
04/09/2006 2.9.2 Human and animal drugs   
(HS Chapter 3004;  ICS:  11.120, 11.220). Protection of human life and health, 
protection of animal life and health 27/11/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/215 
12/09/2006 2.9.2 Motor vehicles   
(HS: 8703;  ICS: 43) Protection of human life and health 31/10/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/216 
15/09/2006 2.9.2 Chemicals  
(HS:  Chapter 29 ICS:  13, 71) Protection of human life and health, 
protection of the environment 13/11/06 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/217 
29/09/2006 2.9.2 Motor vehicles 
(HS:  Chapter 8703 ICS:  43) Protection of human life and health 17/11/06 
 
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