WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/64 
19 May 2006 
 (06-2449) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF APRIL 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 
April 2006, which includes a total of 50 new notifications by 15 Members.   This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  G/TBT/GEN/N/64 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/BRA/212 
05/04/2006 5.6.2 Containers of plastic for transportation 
of liquefied petroleum gas Protection of human safety 13/04/06 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/213 
05/04/2006 2.9.2 Angles, shapes and sections of alloy 
steel other than stainless, n.e.s. (HS:  7828.70) Consumer safety 13/04/06 
G/TBT/N/CAN/157 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS:  33.060) Protection of the network 21/07/06 Canada 
G/TBT/N/CAN/158 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 Orange juice  
(ICS:  67.160) Protection of human health A comment 
period will be provided in a revision to this 
notification 
G/TBT/N/CHN/190 
03/04/2006 2.10.1 Foods and cosmetics To simplify the procedure of the 
labelling audit system Not specified China, 
People's 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/CHN/191 
19/04/2006 2.10.1 Copper concentrate (HS:  2603000010, 
2603000090) Protection of human health, safety and 
the environment 19/05/06 
G/TBT/N/SLV/83 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 02/06/06 
G/TBT/N/SLV/84 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 02/06/06 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/85 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.040 Protection of human health 02/06/06   G/TBT/GEN/N/64
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/SLV/86 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protect human life and health and ensure 
the safety of processed foods and beverages for human consumption 02/06/06 
El Salvador 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/SLV/87 03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 65.020.20 Prevention of misleading practices 02/06/06 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/104 
11/04/2006 2.9.2 Mercury in fever thermometers and 
other measuring devices intended for sale to the general public. To protect human health and the 
environment 10/07/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/38 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 02/06/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/39 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 02/06/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/40 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.040 Protection of human health 02/06/06 
G/TBT/N/GTM/41 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.040 Protect human life and health and ensure 
the safety of processed foods and beverages for human consumption. 02/06/06 Guatemala 
G/TBT/N/GTM/42 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 65.020.20 Prevention of misleading practices 02/06/06 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/168 
24/04/2006 2.9.2 Fire-Extinguishing media for Fire 
Extinguishers (HS code:  3813.00) Protection of the environment 01/07/06 
G/TBT/N/KOR/106 
11/04/2006 2.9.2 Radio and television  receivers, etc. 
(HS:  8520-8529;  ICS:  33.100.20) Consumer protection 29/05/06 Korea, 
Republic of 
G/TBT/N/KOR/107 
11/04/2006 2.9.2 Scooters, child restraints, BB guns, 
and crayons and crayon pastels For children’s safety 15/06/06  G/TBT/GEN/N/64 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/26 
24/04/2006 2.9.2 Three phase electric motors:  (HS:  
8418.50.00);  Single phase non-ducted air conditioners:  (HS:  8415.10) Environmental protection and meeting 
New Zealand’s international obligations 23/06/06 
G/TBT/N/NIC/64 
07/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 06/06/06 
G/TBT/N/NIC/65 
07/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protection of human health and safety 06/06/06 
G/TBT/N/NIC/66 
07/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.040 Protection of human health 06/06/06 
G/TBT/N/NIC/67 
07/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 67.020 Protect human life and health and ensure 
the safety of processed foods and 
beverages for human consumption 06/06/06 Nicaragua 
G/TBT/N/NIC/68 
13/04/2006 2.9.2 International Classification for 
Standards (ICS) code 65.020.20 Prevention of misleading practices 12/06/06 
G/TBT/N/PHL/51 
10/04/2006 2.9.2 Crayons Consumer pr otection and safety 10/06/06 Philippines 
G/TBT/N/PHL/52 
11/04/2006 2.9.2 Compounded rubber for retread and 
repair Consumer protection and safety 10/06/06 
G/TBT/N/LCA/43 
24/04/2006 2.9.2 Plywood (76.060.10) To a ddress the labelling aspect of the 
imported product 23/06/06 Saint Lucia 
G/TBT/N/LCA/44 
24/04/2006 2.9.2 Furniture (97.140) Quality 23/06/06   G/TBT/GEN/N/64
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Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
Saint Lucia 
(cont'd)  G/TBT/N/LCA/45 24/04/2006 2.9.2 Plugs and socket outlets, 31.220.10 To provide guidance and information to 
manufacturers, importers, users, consumers and other interested parties, so as to ensure minimum levels of 
reliability, performance and safety of 
plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes 23/06/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/63 
12/04/2006 2.9.2 Recreational craft Partial implementation of the EC 
directive 2003/44/EC amending the directive 94/25/EC 15/06/06 
G/TBT/N/CHE/64 
11/04/2006 2.9.2 Recreational craft and commercial 
vessels Partial implementation of the EC 
directive 2003/44/EC and implementation of EC directive 2004/26/EC 15/06/06 Switzerland 
G/TBT/N/CHE/65 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 Allergen products Harmonization with the European 
Community system. The principles concerning prescriptions for the 
production, quality, safety and 
efficiency of allergen products 28/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/190 
05/04/2006 2.9.2 Hazardous substances 
(HS:  29;  ICS:  13.030.30) Safety and environmental protection 04/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/191 
11/04/2006 2.9.2 Irradiated Food (ICS:  67.040) Not specified 10/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/192 
24/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Tobacco, tobacco products  
(HS Chapter:  2402;  ICS: 65.160) Consumer protection 23/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/193 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fuses and other overcurrent protection 
devices (HS:  8535; ICS:  29.120.50) Safety 27/06/06 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/194 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Laundry appliances  
(HS: 8450; ICS: 97.060) Safety 27/06/06  G/TBT/GEN/N/64 
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Member Notification And Date 
Of Circulation Article Product /Measure Objective Deadline For 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/195 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens 
and similar appliances  (HS:  85166; ICS:  97.040.30). Safety 27/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/196 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fibres and cables  
(HS:  8544; ICS:  33.180.10). Safety 27/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/197 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Fibres and cables  
(HS:  8544; ICS:  33.180.10) Safety 27/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/198 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Alkaline secondary cells and batteries 
(HS:  8506; ICS:  29.220.30) Safety 27/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/199 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Steel bars and rods    
(HS:  Chapter 7217;  ICS:  77.140.60). Safety 27/06/06 
G/TBT/N/THA/200 
28/04/2006 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Textile fabrics Safety  and environment protection 27/06/06 Thailand 
(cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/THA/201 28/04/2006 2.10.1 Dental materials  
(HS: 9018, ICS: 11.060.10). Safety  and consumer protection 27/06/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/183 
03/04/2006 2.9.2 Motor vehicles and engines  
(HS:  Chapter 8703;  ICS:  43). Protection of the environment 01/05/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/184 
05/04/2006 2.9.2 Thermal acoustic insulation on 
airplanes   (HS Chapter:  8802, 8803;  ICS:  49) Protection of  human health 02/06/06 
G/TBT/N/USA/185 
05/04/2006 2.9.2 Gasoline and diesel fuel  
(HS Chapter  2710;  ICS:  13, 75 ) Protection of the environment 03/05/06 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/186 
24/04/2006 2.9.2 Mono- and bis-phosphates  
(HS:  Chapter  3808;  ICS:  13) Protection of human health and the 
environment 19/06/06 
 
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