WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/77 
26 June 2007 
 (07-2687) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF MAY 2007 
 
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  notifications issued during the month of May 2007, 
which includes a total of 91 new notifications by 24 Members.  
 
_______________ This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
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Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/21 
1 May 2007 2.9.2 Pressure equipment To provide the rules for the design, 
manufacture and conformity assessment 
of pressure equipment, increasing its 
quality and the protection of human life. 30 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARG/214 
3 May 2007 2.9.2 "In vivo" diagnostic products To establish safety and efficacy 
requirements Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ARG/215 
10 May 2007 2.9.2   Propolis Protection of public health 23 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARG/216 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Spices Update of the Argentine Food Code 14 July 2007 Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/217 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Beverages whether or not containing 
alcohol Protection of public health 3 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/243 
7 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Tobacco and manufactured tobacco 
substitutes (HS:  24) Protection of human health 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/244 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Tomatoes (HS:  0702) Protection of human health 7 May 2007 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/245 
30 May 2007 2.9.2   Methodology for determination of 
drained weight Prevent deceptive practices 7 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHL/60 
10 May 2007 2.9.2   Bioethanol and biodiesel Diversify the energy matrix and establish 
quality requirements 3 July 2007 Chile 
G/TBT/N/CHL/61 
29 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Multi-layer pipes for use in domestic hot 
and cold water installations and heating 
systems Quality 30 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/253 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Vehicles of category N1 which have a 
maximum speed of no less than 50km/h 
and category M2 which have a maximum 
mass of no more than 3 500kgs, equipped 
with positive-ignition engines or 
compression-ignition engines  
(ICS:  43.020;  HS:  8702; 8704) Protection of the environment and human 
health Not specified China 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/CHN/254 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Motorcycles and mopeds  
(ICS:  43.140;  HS:  8711) Protection of the environment and human 
health 6 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/255 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Gasoline engines of heavy-duty vehicles, 
heavy-duty gasoline vehicles  
(ICS: 43.020; 43.060; HS:  8407; 8702; 
8704) Protection of the environment and human 
health 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/256 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor vehicle Lamps  
(ICS:  43.040.20;  HS:  85122010) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/257 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor vehicle Lamps  
(ICS:  43.040.20;  HS:  85122010) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/258 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor vehicle Lamps  
(ICS: 43.040.20;  HS:  85122010) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/259 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor vehicle Lamps  
(ICS: 43.040.20  HS: 85122010) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/260 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Headlamp cleaner for vehicles 
(ICS:  43.040.20;  HS:  8512) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/261 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor vehicle Lamps  
(ICS: 43.040.20;  HS: 85122010) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/CHN/262 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Single-deck buses of class I, class II and 
class III of categories M2 and M3, except 
sleeper buses, school buses and special 
buses (ICS:  43.040.60;  43.080.20;  
HS: 8702; 8707) Protection of human safety 6 July 2007 China (Cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/263 
7 May 2007 2.9.2   Cotton baling , bagging materials and 
tying materials (ICS:  55.020;   
HS:  6305) Protection of human safety and the 
environment  6 July 2007 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/94 
10 May 2007 2.10.1   Fish, molluscs, crustaceans and 
aquaculture products for human 
consumption (HS chapter 03) To protect human health Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ECU/21 
21 May 2007 2.9.2 HS tariff subheading 9900.00.00 To protect human, animal and plant life 
and health.  To protect the environment, 
and prevent practices likely to mislead 
users 20 July 2007 Ecuador 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/ECU/22 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   HS tariff subheading 9900.00.00 To protect human and animal health and 
safety.  To protect the environment and 
prevent practices likely to mislead users 
of roads and public areas  20 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/ECU/23 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   HS tariff subheading 9900.00.00 Establish the shapes and sizes of, and 
spacing between, the range of letters and 
numbers used on road signs  20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ECU/24 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   72104100, 72106900, 72107090 To establish the technical requirements 
for steel panels with a view to protecting 
life, the environment and geographical 
conditions and preventing practices 
likely to mislead and harm end-users, 
thus ensuring their safety at national 
level 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ECU/25 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   HS tariff subheadings 7306.60.00 and 
7306.30.00 To prevent risks to human, animal and 
plant life, the environment and 
preventing practices likely to mislead or 
harm end users 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ECU/26 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   HS tariff subheadings 2710.11.11, 
2710.11.19.10, 2710.11.19.20, 
2710.11.19.90, 2710.19.11.10, 
2710.19.11.20, 2710.19.19.10, 
2710.19.19.20, 2710.19.22, 2711.12.00 
and 2711.13.00 Prevention of risks to life, health, safety 
and the environment and of practices 
likely to mislead consumers and users in 
relation to the handling and use of such 
products 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ECU/27 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   73089010, 73181590, 73181600 To protect human, animal and plant life 
and health and ensuring road safety. 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ECU/28 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   39172100, 39172200, 39172300, 
39172900, 39172990, 39173100, 
39173200, 39173290, 39174000 To protect human, animal and plant life 
and health and preventing practices 
likely to mislead and harm end-users 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ECU/29 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   99000000 To prevent risks to human, animal and 
plant life and health and the 
environment, and practices likely to 
mislead users 20 July 2007 Ecuador 
(Cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/ECU/30 
22 May 2007 2.9.2   HS tariff subheadings 2203.00.00, 
2204.10.00, 2207.10.00, 2208.20.00, 
2208.20.21, 2208.30.00, 2208.40.00, 
2208.50.00, 2208.60.00, 2208.70.00, 
2208.70.10, 2208.70.20, 2208.70.90, 
2208.90.00 and 2208.90.10 To prevent risks to human life and health 
and practices likely to mislead users in 
relation to the handling and use of such 
products 21 July 2007 
European 
Communities 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/151 
4 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Dangerous chemical substances Protection of human health and the 
environment, ensuring the proper 
functioning of the EU internal market 2 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/152 
16 May 2007 5.6.2   Horizontal legislation covering a wide 
range of different products To consolidate and facilitate the 
functioning of existing National Member 
State activities relating to Market 
Surveillance and Accreditation, by 
creating a framework for better 
implementation of the internal market 
legislation for goods 15 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/153 
16 May 2007 2.9.2   Toothpastes containing fluoride Protection of human health 15 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/EEC/154 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Benfuracarb  (pesticide active 
substances) To protect human health and the 
environment 23 May 2007 European 
Communities 
(Cont'd) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/155 
25 May 2007 2.9.2   Trifluralin  (pesticide active substances) To protect human health and the 
environment 24 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/FRA/64 
1 May 2007 2.9.2   Agricultural or forestry tractors in 
categories T4.1 (wheeled high-clearance 
tractors) and T4.2 (wheeled extra-wide 
tractors). To protect human  health and safety 30 June 2007 France 
 
G/TBT/N/FRA/65 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Fertilizers:  Designations and 
specifications Protection of public health  15 August 
2007 
G/TBT/N/GRD/11 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Specification for Portland Cement  
(ICS:  91.100.10) To ensure quality 23 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/GRD/12 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Specification for Hollow Concrete 
Blocks (U.D.C 691.327 -478). To ensure quality  23 July 2007 Grenada 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/GRD/13 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Accommodation Sector – hotels, 
guesthouses, villas, apartments  
(ICS:  03.120.10:03.080.30) To improve visitor satisfaction in terms 
of safety of the facility (including 
recreational waters), foods offered for 
sale and service provided  23 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/174 
1 May 2007 2.9.2   Sugar and sugar products   
(ICS:  67.180.10;  HS:  Ch. 17) Consumer Health 30 June 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/175 
25 May 2007 5.6.2   Primary batteries  
(ICS: 29.220.10;  HS:  85.06) Environmental protection and consumer  
information 24 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ISR/176 
25 May 2007 5.6.2   Rectifiers. Converters. Stabilized power 
supply (Including semiconductor 
converters) (ICS:  29.200;  HS:  8504) Consumer safety 24 July 2007 Israel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/177 
25 May 2007 5.6.2   Electrical accessories -  (ICS:  29.120.40;  
HS:  8536) Consumer safety 24 July 2007  
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Israel (Cont'd) G/TBT/N/ISR/178 
25 May 2007 5.6.2   Electrical accessories – (ICS:  29.120.50; 
HS:  8536) Consumer safety 24 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/199 
16 May 2007 2.9.2   Poisonous or Deleterious substance:  
1-Dodecylguanidinium acetate (HS:  29),  
O-ethyl S-propyl [(2E)-2-(cyanoimino)-
3-ethylimidazolidin-1-yl] 
phosphonothioate (HS:  29), 
3-(Aminomethyl)benzylamine (HS:  29) To prevent accidents caused by 
poisonous and deleterious substances 13 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/200 
29 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Motor vehicles, Motorcycles, and 
Exhaust mufflers (HS:  87.02-05, 87.11, 
87.08.92) Vehicle and Motorcycle noise is 
becoming a big social problem, therefore 
muffler’s regulations are amended  28 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/201 
29 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Motor vehicles  
(HS:  87.01-05) To improve the measurement method of 
PM testing in the inspection and the type 
approval of diesel-fuelled vehicles 28 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/202 
29 May 2007 2.10.1   Electric shredders and electric room 
heaters To prevent further accidents; To prevent 
residential fires 28 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/203 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   Containers/Packages for Retort Pouch 
Foods To ensure food safety 28 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/204 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   Apparatus and Containers/Packages for 
Foods made of Polylactic Acid Resins To ensure food safety 28 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/205 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   1,3-Butadiene, Formaldehyde, Diethyl 
sulfate and their containing preparations, 
etc. To prevent hazards to workers due to 
harmful chemical substances 31 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/206 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   Containers and packages for normal milk 
and other certain milk products To ensure food safety 28 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/207 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   High lysine corn and processed foods 
containing it as the main ingredient Consumer information 28 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/208 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   Processed foods (green tea beverage and 
fried peanut) Consumer information 28 July 2007 Japan 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/209 
31 May 2007 2.9.2   Prepared frozen foods Consumer information 30 July 2007 
Korea, Republic 
of 
 G/TBT/N/KOR/137 
25 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Lifts (Elevators; Escalators) Consumer safety, Article 13 of  
Manufacturing, Management and Safety 
Control of Lift Act 24 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/KOR/138 
25 May 2007 2.9.2   Electrical/Electronic Products, 
Automobiles To enhance recycling and reduce 
environmental risks from 
electrical/electronic products and 
automobiles 21 July 2007 Korea, Republic 
of (Cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/139 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   Agricultural Products (Genetically 
Modified Organisms) To provide correct information to 
consumers when they purchase 
agricultural products Not specified 
Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/8 
10 May 2007 2.9.2   Veterinary medicinal products including 
herbal and healthcare products Protection of health and safety;  
Prevention of deceptive practices 9 July 2007 
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/75 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Protection of consumers from clothing 
presenting an extremely high risk of fire To protect consumers from clothing 
presenting an extremely high risk of fire. 12 July 2007 
Panama G/TBT/N/PAN/37 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Poultry meat (ICS:  67.120.20) Human health and safety 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/26 
30 may 2007 2.9.2   Wheat flour  
(ICS:  67.060) Consumer protection 1 August 2007
G/TBT/N/ROU/27 
30 May 2007 2.9.2   Bread and pastry products (ICS:  67.060) Consumer protection 1 August 2007Romania 
  
G/TBT/N/ROU/28 
30 May 2007 2.9.2   Clothes (ICS:  61.020) Consumer protection 1 August 2007
Singapore G/TBT/N/SGP/3 
16 May 2007 2.9.2   Refrigerator  
Air-conditioner To provide appliances’ energy efficiency 
information to consumers via labels 24 June 2007 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/54 
30 May 2007 2.9.2   HS:  0201, 0204, 0205; ICS:  67.120 Consumer protection 16 August 
2007 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/83 
10 May 2007 2.9.2   Toys Revision of existing legislation; health 
protection 9 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/48 
10 May 2007 2.9.2   Packaged food To meet consumer demand and to foster 
better understanding of the nutritional 
contents of packaged foods  9 July 2007 Chinese Taipei 
 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/49 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Consumer Chemical Products Labelling 
Criteria (Initial Draft) Consumer information 23 July 2007 
Thailand 
 G/TBT/N/THA/230 
10 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060; HS:  8526) Safety 9 July 2007  
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G/TBT/N/THA/231 
10 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060; HS:  8526) Safety 9 July 2007 Thailand 
(Cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/THA/232 
10 May 2007 2.9.2 
5.6.2   Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060;  HS:  8526) Safety 9 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARE/10 
25 May 2007 2.9.2   Loose dates  
(ICS:  67.080.10 ) The protection against deceptive 
practices 24 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARE/6 
22 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor Vehicles  
(ICS:  43.060) Protection of the environment and safety 21 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARE/7 
22 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor Vehicles  
(ICS:  43.060, 75.060) Protection of the environment and safety 21 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ARE/8 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   Components of the Natural gas fuel 
stations (ICS:  75.200) Protection of the environment and safety 20 July 2007 United Arab 
Emirates 
 
 
 
G/TBT/N/ARE/9 
21 May 2007 2.9.2   Motor Vehicles  
(ICS: 43.060) Protection of the environment and safety 20 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/265 
1 May 2007 2.9.2   Automobiles and light-duty trucks  
(HS:  8707, Ch.39;  ICS:  43.020, 43.100, 
43.080, 13.020, 13.040) Protection of human life and health 24 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/266 
3 May 2007 2.9.2   All-Terrain Vehicles Emissions  
(HS:  8703.10 ;  ICS:  13.020, 13.040, 
19.020, 43.160) Protection of the environment 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/267 
3 May 2007 2.9.2   Airplane ice protection systems  
(HS:  8803.30;  ICS:  49.020, 49.090) Protection of human life 25 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/268 
10 May 2007 2.9.2   New Marine Compression-Ignition 
Engine Emissions (HS:  8901, 8902, 
8903, 8904;  ICS:  13.020, 13.040, 
47.020, 47.040) Protection of  the environment 29 May 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/269 
16 May 2007 2.9.2   Rotorcraft Turbine Engines (HS:  
8407.10;  ICS:  49.020, 49.050, 49.090) Protection of the environment and human 
safety 2 August 2007
G/TBT/N/USA/270 
30 May 2007 2.9.2   Automobiles  
(HS:  87; ICS:  43.020, 43.100) Consumer protection 23 July 2007 United States 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/USA/271 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   National Organic Program   
(ICS:  67.020, 67.040) Protection of consumers and human 
health 22 May 2007  
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G/TBT/N/USA/272 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Personal Protective Equipment   
(ICS:  13.340) Protection of human health 16 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/273 
24 May 2007 2.9.2   Non-road spark-ignition engines and 
equipment  (ICS:  13.020, 13.040) Protection of the environment 3 August 2007
G/TBT/N/USA/274 
29 May 2007 2.9.2   Leather and imitation leather products 
(HS:  Chapter 64, 4203.10-40, 4205, 
4202;  ICS:  59.140) Consumer protection 23 July 2007 United States 
(Cont'd) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 G/TBT/N/USA/275 
30 May 2007 3.2   Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) 
Emissions  (HS:  Chapter 29;   
ICS:  13.020) Protection of the environment 18 June 2007 
 
 
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