WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/88 
2 June 2008 
 (08-2551) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008 
 
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 April 2008, 
which includes a total of 154 new notifications by 30 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/88 
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Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/43 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables- Asparagus To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/44 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Burgul To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/45 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Canned sweet corn To maintain consumer protection 20/05/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/46 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Couscous prepared from durum wheat To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/47 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Wheat, rye and respective flour To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/48 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Food packages – Part 2: Plastic Package 
General Requirements To maintain consumer protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/49 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits- Litchis To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/50 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits- Mangosteens To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/51 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits- Nopal To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/52 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Oats To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/53 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits- Orange To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/54 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits- Papaya To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/55 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Fresh Fruits- Pineapple To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BHR/56 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Durum wheat semolinea To maintain consumer protection 20/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/271 
15 April 2008 2.9.2 Roasted coffee beans and milled roasted 
coffee (HS:  0901.21) Human health protection 25/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/BRA/272 
15 April 2008 2.10.1 Articles of steel (HS 73); Cables of Steel 
for general use. Consumer safety 14/06/2008 Brazil 
G/TBT/N/BRA/273 
15 April 2008 2.9.2 Organic fertilizers - simple, mixed and 
compounds, mineral-organic fertilizers 
and biofertilizers for agriculture Human health and environmental 
protection 07/04/2008  
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Brazil (cont'd) G/TBT/N/BRA/274 
15 April 2008 2.9.2 Medical Products Not stated 06/05/2008 
 G/TBT/N/BRA/275 
15 April 2008 2.9.2 Drugs  (HS:  Chapter 30) Not stated 05/05/2008 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/232 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Bumpers for vehicles 
(ICS: 43.020, 43.040) Protection of human safety 21/04/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/233 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses 
(ICS: 43.020, 43.040, 43.080, 43.100) Protection of human safety 05/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/234 
11 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Energy-using products Protection of the environment 12/06/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/235 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment  
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 10/08/2008 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/76 
7 April 2008 5.6.2 Toys Protection of human health 06/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/345 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Phoxim technical  
ICS: 65.100.10 Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/346 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 40% Phoxim Emulsifiable Concentrates 
(ICS:  65.100.10) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/347 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl Technical (ICS:  
65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/348 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl Wettable Powders 
(ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/349 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 Fomesafen technical (ICS:  65.100.20) To protect the health of human, animals 
and plants, and the environment 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/350 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Fomesafen aqueous solution   
(ICS: 65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/351 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 Paclobutrazol technical (ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/352 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 15%  Paclobutrazol wettable powders 
(ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/353 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Oxadiazon technical (ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/354 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 Oxadiazon emulsifiable concentrates  
(ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 03/06/2008 China 
G/TBT/N/CHN/355 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Diniconazole technical (ICS:  65.100.30) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/356 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 Diniconazole wettable powders   
(ICS:  65.100.30). Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/357 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Pendimethalin technical  
(ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/358 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 Pendimethalin emulsifiable concentrates  
(ICS:  65.100.20) Protection of human health, animals and 
plants, protection of the environment 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/359 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Grass seeds  
(ICS: 65.020.40) Promote fair trade on grass seed, 
encourage setting seed price according to 
its quality grade, and meet the 
requirements of the market 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/360 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Aluminium alloy extruded profiles for 
architecture  
(ICS:  77.150.10;  HS:  76042900) Safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/361 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Aluminium alloy extruded profiles for 
architecture  
(ICS:  77.150.10; HS:  76042900) Safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/362 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Aluminium alloy extruded profiles for 
architecture  
(ICS:  77.150.10; HS:  76042900) Safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/363 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Aluminium alloy extruded profiles for 
architecture  
(ICS:  77.150.10; HS:  76042900) Safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/364 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Aluminium alloy extruded profiles for 
architecture  
(ICS:  77.150.10; HS:  76042900) Safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/365 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Gas burners and gas-burning appliances 
and gas-related products Ensuring safe use of gas-products, 
regulating gas-relate d products market 
and saving energy 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/366 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Brake linings for automobiles  
(ICS:  43.040.40; HS:  8708) Adapting scientific and technical 
advances, improving quality level 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/367 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Footwear  
(ICS:  61.060; HS:  64) For the protection of human safety and 
the environment 13/06/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/368 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Gaseous breathing oxygen supplies for 
medicine and aircraft (ICS: 71.100.20) To improve quality of the products and 
protect human safety 13/06/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/369 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Automotive air brake hose and hose 
assemblies  
(ICS: 43.040.40, 83.140.40; HS: 4009) To protect the safety of personnel and 
property 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/370 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Clamp-in valves 
(ICS:  83.160.01) For the protection of human safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/371 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Rubber base valves 
(ICS:  83.160.01) For the protection of human safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/372 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Snap-in valves 
(ICS: 83.160.01) For the protection of human safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/373 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Tyre valve cores 
(ICS:  83.160.01) For the protection of human safety 13/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/374 
17 April 2008 2.9.2 Hydrofluoric acid for industrial use  
(ICS: 71.060.50) Safety requirements for transport and 
storage; Protect human health and safety 16/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/375 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Sodium metal for industrial use  
(ICS: 71.060.10) Safety requirement for the product and its 
production, storage, transportation and 
use 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/376 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Drinking water tank coating of 
shipbuilding Protection of the environment; sanitation 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/377 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Seamless steel gas  cylinder (Quenched 
and tempered steel cylinders with tensile 
strength less than 1100 MPa)  
(ICS:  23.080; HS:  7311) To guarantee the safety of the products 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/378 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Piling equipment  
(ICS:  91.220; HS:  8430) Protection of human safety and property 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/379 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Vacuum pumps 
(ICS:  23.160; HS:  8414) Protection of human safety and property 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/380 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Household refrigerators 
(ICS:  27.010; HS:  8418) Regulating the market of household 
refrigerators and saving energy 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/381 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Fuel filling dispenser 
(ICS:  29.260.20) Protection of human safety and property 17/06/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/382 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Radio transmitting equipment  
(ICS:  33.060.20; HS:  8525) Quality improvements; protection of 
human safety 17/06/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/383 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Gas-insulated, metal-enclosed switchgear 
for alternating current of rated voltages of 
72.5 kV and above, a nd rated frequencies 
50 Hz, for indoor and outdoor installation 
(ICS:  29.130.10; HS:  8537.1090, 
8537.2010) To regulate the market and ensure 
personal safety 17/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/384 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Transportable motor operated electric 
tools (ICS:  25.140.20, HS:  85098000) To protect human safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/385 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Transportable motor operated circular 
saws, (ICS:  25.140.20, HS:  85098000) To protect human safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/386 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Transportable motor operated bench 
grinders (ICS:  25.140.20, HS:  8508) To protect human safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/387 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Motor vehicle Lamps (HS:  8512) Traffic safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/388 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Motor vehicle Lamps (HS:  8512) Traffic safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/389 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Marine life jacket  (ICS:  47.020.50) For the protection of human safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/390 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Life buoy installed on sea-going ship and 
offshore structures (ICS:  47.020.50) Ensuring life safety on sea 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/391 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Category M1, M2 and N1 vehicles, 
which using gasoline or diesel fuel, and 
the largest design mass no more than 
3500kg. It does not apply to hybrid 
electric vehicles and other mono fuel 
vehicles  
(ICS:  43.080, HS:  8702, 8703, 8704) Energy-saving 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/392 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Packing containers   plastic jerrican for 
packages of dangerous goods 
(ICS:  55.140, HS:  3923) For the protection of human safety, the 
environment, and regulating  the market 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/393 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Packing containers plastic drum for 
packages of dangerous goods  
(ICS: 55.140, HS: 3923) For the protection of human safety , the 
environment, and regulating the market 27/06/2008 China (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/394 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Water treatment chemicals—
polyacrylamide (HS:  2921.1990.90) Relating to human health 27/06/2008  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/395 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Belt conveyor for coal mine,  
(ICS:  53.040.01, 73-010; 73.100.99) Protection of human life and property 
safety 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/396 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Special type fire detectors,  
(ICS:  13.220.20) Protection of human life 27/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/CHN/397 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Fire alarm and safety system for 
household  (ICS:  13.220.20) Protection of human life 27/06/2008 China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/398 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Sports equipment  
(ICS:  03.080.30, HS:  9506) Regulating the market and protecting the 
safety and health of consumers 27/06/2008 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/114 
28 April 2008 2.9.2 Low-efficiency lighting sources and 
fluorescent lamps Environmental protection 23/07/2008 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/74 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 ICS:  67.050 Protection of human health 03/06/2008 
Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/127 
11 April 2008 2.9.2 Packaging assemblies for nuclear 
materials and radioactive substances, 
ionizing radiation sources Implementation Directive 
2006/117/EURATOM 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/189 
4 April 2008 2.9.2 HS:  85.26 To harmonise the technical conditions for 
the availability and efficient use of radio 
spectrum for the 2500-2690 MHz band 
and to protect services in adjacent bands 03/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/190 
7 April 2008 2.9.2 Cyclohexylhydroxydiazene 1-oxide, 
potassium salt (K HDO); thiabendazole; 
thiamethoxam; IPBC Protection of public health and of the 
environment. Harmonisation of the EU 
market on biocidal products 06/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/EEC/191 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Labelling requirements applicable to all 
foods Consolidation, recas ting and updating of 
the EC legislation covered by Directive 
2000/13/EC of the European Parliament 
and the Council of 20/03/2000 on the 
approximation of the laws of the MS's on 
labelling, presentation and advertising of 
foodstuffs. 13/07/2008 European 
Communities  
 
    
 
     
 
    
 
G/TBT/N/EEC/192 
17 April 2008 5.6.2 Animal feed; pet food Simplifies the existing procedures for 
labelling and marketing animal feed and 
pet food, while making the overall system 
more efficient and maintaining the same 
high level of protection of animal health, 
animal welfare and public health 16/07/2008  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/193 
17 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles and engines Environmental protection regarding 
atmospheric emissions, and protection of 
human health 16/06/2008 EC (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/194 
30 April 2008 2.9.2 Passenger cars Protection of environment and public 
health. To contribute to the reduction of 
greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, 
consistent with its target under the Kyoto 
protocol and with its policy on acting 
against climate change 29/07/2008 
G/TBT/N/FRA/78 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Goals and goal cages for football, 
handball, hockey, basketball and rugby General safety requirements; Protection 
of human health and safety 02/06/2008 France 
G/TBT/N/FRA/79 
24 April 2008 2.9.2 Non-material barriers and 
electromagnetic detectors Such devices are no longer manufactured 
and spare parts are no longer available 01/06/2008 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/6 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Agent for tattooing and comparable 
substances and preparations Protection of human health 31/05/2008 
India G/TBT/N/IND/33 
15 April 2008 2.9.2 Cosmetic products Consumer safety 08/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/198 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Electric water heaters  
(ICS: 91.140.65; HS: 8516.10) Protection of human life 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/199 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Soft white cheeses  
(ICS: 67.100.30; HS: 0406) Enhancing consumer information 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/200 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Mains operated electronic equipment 
(ICS:  31.020 ; HS:  85) Protection of human life 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/201 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Fermented milk products  
(ICS:  67.100.01 ; HS:  0403) Enhancing consumer information 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/202 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Household and similar electrical 
appliances safety (ICS:  97.040.30, 
97.030; HS:  8418.10-29) Protection of human life 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/203 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Air conditioners  
(ICS: 23.120; HS: 8415.10) Protection of human life 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/ISR/204 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Salty cheeses.  
(ICS: 67.100.30; HS: 0406) Enhancing consumer information 31/05/2008 Israel 
 
G/TBT/N/ISR/205 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Plastic pipes for hot and cold water 
installations inside building  
(ICS: 91.140.60; 23.040.20; 23.040.45; 
HS: 3917.22) Harmonization of Israel testing methods 
with those employed in the EU 31/05/2008  
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G/TBT/N/JPN/250 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Radio control system especially for 
model airplane that use 2.4GHz Band 
wireless data communication In the near future, 2.4GHz Band wireless 
data communication technology is going 
to applied to the radio control 
equipments. 02/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/251 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles  
(HS:  87.01-08, 87.11, 87.14, 87.16) Amending the regulations to improve 
safety of vehicles and to harmonize with 
relevant international standards 26/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/252 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Poisonous or Deleterious substances To prevent accidents caused by poisonous 
and deleterious substances 06/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/JPN/253 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Pressed  ham, mixed pressed ham, 
sausage, mixed sausage, fish ham, fish 
sausage, specially p acked fish sausage, 
flavoured fish sausage, dressing and 
dressing type seasoning Modified starches are designated as food 
additives in a planned amendment of the 
Food Sanitation Law 20/06/2008 Japan 
G/TBT/N/JPN/254 
29 April 2008 
 2.9.2 Alcoholic Beverages Protection of the consumers' interest 28/06/2008 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/118 
7 April 2008 2.9.2 Milled cereal products (ICS:  67.060) Protection of consumer health and safety 06/06/2008 
Korea, Republic 
of G/TBT/N/KOR/172 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Ready-to-eat livestock products and meat 
extract products. Livestock product food safety 31/05/2008 
Kyrgyz Republic G/TBT/N/KGZ/9 
18 April 2008 2.9.2 Safe Operation and recycling of machines 
and the equipment (27 pages, in Russian). Protection of human health and safety  17/06/2008 
Morocco G/TBT/N/MAR/20 
30 April 2008 2.9.2 Clutch facings for automobiles Protection of human health and safety 01/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/NLD/80 
9 April 2008 2.9.2 Production of fur/fleeces from animals 
that are kept solely, or mainly, with a 
view to obtaining their fur, on the 
understanding that the fur/fleece 
production is not a by-product of, for 
example, meat production If the production of fur is the only goal, it 
is unnecessary to compromise animal 
welfare in any way.  Moreover, 
alternatives to fur are available 23/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/NLD/81 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Calves, white veal, rosé veal, other calf 
products For the protection of public health and for 
guaranteeing food safety 20/06/2008 Netherlands  
 
    
 
  
G/TBT/N/NLD/82 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Pigs, pig products To provide adequate protection for public 
health and food safety 02/07/2008  
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New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/43 
9 April 2008 2.10.1 Artists' paint sets (HS:  321310) Protection of human health and safety Not specified 
G/TBT/N/OMN/33 
9 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 All products subject to Gulf Technical 
Regulations and Gulf Conformity Mark To ensure transparency and uniformity of 
conformity assessment procedures and 
removal of unnecessary barriers to trade 09/05/2008 Oman 
G/TBT/N/OMN/34 
9 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 All products subjected to the Technical 
Regulations & Conformity Marking of 
the Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC) 
Countries under the GCC Conformity 
Assessment Scheme Implementation of the objectives of the 
“Economic Agreement” establishing a 
single Market for Gulf Cooperation 
Council countries 08/06/2008 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/17 
24 April 2008 2.9.2 Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles 
of heading 3604 (HS: 3605.00.00.00)  Protection of human life, health and 
safety and the environment and 
prevention of practices likely to mislead 
users in relation to the handling and use 
of safety matches 21/07/2008 
G/TBT/N/LCA/46 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Transformers, Reactors, (ICS: 29.180) To ensure minimum levels of reliability, 
performance and the protection of human 
health and safety 06/06/2008 Saint Lucia 
G/TBT/N/LCA/47 
14 April 2008 2.9.2 Domestic Safety / Small kitchen 
appliances, (ICS: 13.120, 97.040.50) To ensure minimum levels of reliability, 
performance and safety of plugs and 
socket outlets for household and similar 
purposes 06/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/75 
3 April 2008 2.9.2 Metal Articles with protective metal 
coating marked E.P.N.S Obsolete and unnecessary 30/05/2008 South Africa 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/76 
17 April 2008 2.9.2 Waste Tyres (HS: 4011; 4012) Protection of the Environment 31/05/2008 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/98 
7 April 2008 2.9.2 Products from organic agriculture Sustainable development 20/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/57 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Toys Consumer protection 31/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/58 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Prohibition of Di-n-octyl phthalate in 
cosmetic products Consumer protection and to reduce public 
exposure to environmental hormones 31/05/2008 Chinese Taipei 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/59 
23 April 2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Water Meters (CCCN  9028.20.00.00-6) To ensure accuracy of water meters for 
purpose of fair trade 22/06/2008 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/260 
7 April 2008 2.9.2 Pump-Action Water Guns (ICS: 97.200) Safety and consumer protection Not specified  
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G/TBT/N/THA/261 
7 April 2008 2.10.1 Water Coolers  (HS: 8418; ICS: 97.040) Safety and consumer protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/THA/262 
7 April 2008 2.10.1 Cookware or Food Containers 
(HS: 7323; ICS: 97.040) Safety and consumer protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/THA/263 
7 April 2008 2.10.1 Cookware or Food Containers 
(HS: 7323; ICS: 97.040) Safety and consumer protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/THA/264 
7 April 2008 2.9.2 Used Motor Vehicles 
(HS: 8703; ICS: 43.100) Consumer Protection and Prevention of 
Deceptive Practice Not specified 
G/TBT/N/THA/265 
7 April 2008 2.9.2 Water Coolers   
(HS: 8418; ICS: 97.040) Safety and consumer protection Not specified 
G/TBT/N/THA/266 
11 April 2008 2.9.2 Motorcycles  
(HS: 8711; ICS: 43.140; 13.040.50) Safety and environment protection 10/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/THA/267 
16 April 2008 2.9.2 Playground Equipment   
(HS: 9506; ICS: 97.200) Consumer and health protection Not specified Thailand 
(cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/THA/268 
28 April 2008 2.10.1 
5.7.1 All foods (ICS:  67.040) Protection of human health and safety 27/06/2008 
Trinidad and Tobago G/TBT/N/TTO/31 
1 April 2008 2.9.2 Moulded – case Circuit Breakers, 
Moulded – Case Switches and Circuit – 
Breaker Enclosures 
(ICS:  31.220.01; ICS 31.220.20). Protection of  human health and safety by 
ensuring a product of acceptable quality 29/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/15 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Cassava product standard, 67.060 To promote the health and safety of 
consumers 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/16 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Neutral spirit standard, 67.160 To promote consumer health and safety 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/17 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Plastic carrier bag standard, 83.140 To promote the health and safety of 
consumers 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/18 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Organic agriculture standard, 67.020 Prevention of deceptive practices  24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/19 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Paint standards, 87.040 To prevent deceptive practices 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/20 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Food standards for meat, poultry and 
products, 67.100.20 To promote the health and safety of 
consumers and for the prevention of 
deceptive practices 24/06/2008 Uganda 
 
     
 
    
 
  
G/TBT/N/UGA/21 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 General household consumer goods 
standards To promote the health and safety of 
consumers 24/06/2008  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/88 
Page 12 Member Notification and Date of 
Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/UGA/22 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Fertilizer standards, 65.080 Promotion of good agricultural practices 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/23 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Cosmetics standards 71.100.70 To promote the health and safety of 
consumers 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/UGA/24 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Leather product standards, 61.060 To help promote the local shoe industry 24/06/2008 Uganda (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/UGA/25 
25 April 2008 2.9.2 Weights and measures To promote fair trade, to promote 
competitiveness 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/382 
1 April 2008 5.7.1 Chemical facilities  
(ICS: 71) Protection of human health and safety Not specified 
G/TBT/N/USA/383 
2 April 2008 2.9.2 Aircraft engines  
(HS: 8407.10;  ICS:  49.050) Protection of human life 24/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/384 
7 April 2008 3.2 Timber products   
(HS:  44; ICS:  79.020, 65.020) Consumer protection 17/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/385 
4 April 2008 3.2 Timber products   
(HS:  44; ICS: 79.020, 65.020) Consumer protection 17/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/386 
4 April 2008 3.2 Timber products   
(HS:  44; ICS:  79.020, 65.020) Consumer protection 17/04/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/387 
10 April 2008 2.9.2 Hair Dyes  
(HS:  32-US1; ICS:  71.100) Protection of the environment 26/03/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/388 
11 April 2008 2.9.2 Textiles (HS: 57;  ICS:  59.060) Consumer protection 05/05/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/389 
11 April 2008 2.9.2 Air conditioners, heat pumps (HS:  8415; 
ICS:  23.120, 27.080). Energy conservation 06/06/2008 
G/TBT/N/USA/390 
21 April 2008 2.9.2 Human foods, cosmetics (HS 33-3, 2106; 
ICS 71.100, 67.040, 07.100) Protection of human health 16/07/2008 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/391 
23 April 2008 2.9.2 Pneumatic brake systems (HS:  8607; 
ICS:  45.02, 45.004) Protection of human health 15/05/2008 
  
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