WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/103 
8 September 2009 
 (09-4265) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JULY 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 July 
2009, which includes a total of 93 new notifications by 25 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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G/TBT/N/ARG/252 
1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 Packaged food products Protection of human health 
and safety; Consumer information 15 August 2009 
Argentina 
 
G/TBT/N/ARG/253 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Disinfestants (household hygiene) Protection of human health 
and safety - 
G/TBT/N/BHR/132 
1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preserved Tomatoes   
(ICS 67.080.20) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 30 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BHR/133 1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Organs and Viscera of Mutton, 
Goat, Cattle, Camel, and Buffalo chilled and frozen  
(ICS: 67.120.10) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 30 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Bahrain  
G/TBT/N/BHR/134 
1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned Humus (chick peas) with 
Tehena (ICS  67) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 30 August 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/335 1 July 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Table fans for residential use Consumer's and electrical 
safety and energy efficiency 30 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/BRA/336 1 July 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Fire Extinguishers (HS: 8424.10) 
and Parts of Fire Extinguishers, Spray Guns and Sprayers  (HS: 8424.90) Consumer safety 20 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/BRA/337 
24 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preparations used in animal 
feeding (HS: 2309) Consumer protection Not stated 
G/TBT/N/BRA/338 
24 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Herbal drugs. Protection of human health  23 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/BRA/339 
24 July 2009 [X ] 5.7.1 
  Toys; also their parts and 
accessories Protection of human health 14 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/BRA/340 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Electronic Smoking Devices Protection of human health  24 July 2009  
G/TBT/N/BRA/341 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Herbal drug Protection of human health  23 August 2009 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/342 
30 July 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Organic products Consumer hea lth and safety Not applicable 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/276 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2 Radiocommunications Equipment 
(ICS: 33.060) Protection of the network 18 October 2009  
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G/TBT/N/CAN/277 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Products whose normal pattern of 
use requires that the product be brought to the mouth, and products in respect of which it is reasonably foreseeable, based on their nature, that they would be 
used by children under three years 
of age in learning or play  (ICS : 77.120, 97.120) Protection of human health 
and safety 3 September 2009  
G/TBT/N/CAN/278 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Children’s toys and child care 
articles (ICS: 97.190, 97.200) Protection of human health 
and safety 3 September 2009 Canada (cont'd) 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/279 
6 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Polycarbonate baby bottles  
(ICS : 55.100, 67.230, 67.250) Protection of human health 
and safety 10 September 
2009 
G/TBT/N/CHL/93 13 July 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Air-conditioning equipment Safety 15 September 
2009 Chile  
G/TBT/N/CHL/94 
13 July 2009 [X ] 5.6.2 
  Air-conditioning equipment consumers information; 
Protection of the environment 15 September 
2009 
G/TBT/N/CHN/671 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rubber gaskets for shield-driven 
tunnel (ICS: 83.140.99, HS: 4008) Regulating the market and 
conserving energy 1 September 2009 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/672 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Gas-fired heating and hot water 
combi-boilers (ICS: 91.140.10) Safety 1 September 2009 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) China  
G/TBT/N/CHN/673 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Rubber shoes using synthetic 
leather, artificial leather and textile materials as the upper material, and adopting  thermal curing process of rubber production 
(ICS:61.060, HS: 6401, 6402, 
64041100, 64041900, 64052000)  To protect human safety and 
the environment 1 September 2009 
(60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/674 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Vulcanized - rubber work boots 
generally used by the industrial and mining enterprises (ICS:61.060, HS: 6401)  Protection of human health 
and safety; Protection of the environment 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/675 6 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rubber-soled shoes or other 
elastomers soled shoes for children (ICS:61.060, HS: 
64041100, 64041900, 64052000) To protect the safety of 
children and the environment 4 September 2009 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/676 6 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Potassium chloride 
(ICS:71.060.50, HS: 3104)  Regulating the  market, 
Consumer protection; Protecting the environment  4 September 2009 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/677 6 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Brake hose (ICS: 43.040.40, HS: 
8708)  Safety 4 September 2009 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/CHN/678 6 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Power transformers (ICS: 27.010, 
HS: 8504)  Eliminating high-loss power 
transformer equipment from the market, energy 
conservation 4 September 2009 
(60 days from date of circulation) China (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/CHN/679 
15 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  City gas burning-appliances (ICS: 
91.140.99) 
 Regulating the market and 
reducing gas burning-
appliance’s safe accidents, protecting consumer’s rights and interests 13 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of circulation) 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/133 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Honey Protection of  human health;  
Prevention of deceptive practices 8 October 2009  
G/TBT/N/DNK/77 
13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  n/a Protection of human health 
and safety  1 October 2009 Denmark 
 
G/TBT/N/DNK/78 
14 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
   Quality requirements 1 October 2009  
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Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/47 
13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  8702101080, 8702101090, 
8702109080, 8702109090, 8702909180, 8702909190, 8702909980, 8702909990, 8706009180, 8706009190, 8706009280, 8706009290, 
8706009980, 8706009990, 
8707901000, 8707909000 Protection of human health 
and safety; Protection of the environment; Prevention of deceptive practices 11 September 
2009 
G/TBT/N/EEC/280 7 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cold Water Meters for Non-Clean 
Water;  Alcohol Meters and Alcohol Tables; Medium and Above-Medium Accuracy Weights; Tyre Pressure Gauges 
for Motor Vehicles; Standard 
Mass of Grain; Calibration of Ship Tanks. Trade facilitation 5 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/281 14 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tolylfluanid Protection of public health 
and of the environment. Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 12 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/282 14 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Flocoumafen Protection of public health 
and of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU 
market on biocidal products 12 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/283 14 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chlorthal-dimethyl (pesticide 
active substance). Protection of human health 
and the environment 12 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/EEC/284 15 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Vitamins and minerals.       Protection of human health 
and safety  13 September 
2009, (60 days from date of 
circulation) European 
Communities  
G/TBT/N/EEC/285 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Metam (pesticide active 
substance) Protection of human health 
and the environment 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/EEC/286 
21 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Biocidal products – chemicals.      Protection of human health 
and the environment 19 October 2009, 
90 days from date of notification European Communities (cont'd)  G/TBT/N/EEC/287 
21 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Internal combustion engines to be 
placed on machinery under the scope of Directive 97/68/EC as amended (2002/88/EC & 2004/26/EC). Amendment of a proposal  
 19 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/37 
15 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  CN 9301-9303 and CN 9305-9306 Protection of human health 
and safety 9 October 2009 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/9 
15 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 bioliquids and fossil fuels are 
affected by the draft legislation Protectionof the 
Environment 13 September 
2009 
G/TBT/N/JPN/305 21 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  1. Powered press machines, 2. 
Safety devices for press machines 
and shearing machines To correspond to the 
technological progress and 
to ensure consistency with the international standards 19 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of circulation) Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/306 
21 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Add Jujube Extract to the 
negative list 18 September 
2009,   
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Japan (cont'd) G/TBT/N/JPN/307 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 The following chemical 
substances: 1. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid  (PFOS) and its salts; 2. Perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride ( PFOSF);  3. Pentachlorobenzene; 
4. Alpha hexachlorocyclohexane; 
5. Beta hexachlorocyclohexane; 6. Lindane (Gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane); 7. Chlordecone; 
8. Hexabromobiphenyl; 
9. Tetrabromodiphenyl ether; 10. Pentabromodiphenyl ether; 11. Hexabromodiphenyl ether; 12.  Heptabromodiphenyl ether.  
The following products in which 
PFOS and its salts, Tetrabromodiphenyl ether or Pentabromodiphenyl ether is used < PFOS and its salts > 1. Aviation hydraulic fluids; 
2. Treating agent for yarn; 
3. Etching agents for compound metals and semiconductors (excluding high-frequency compound semiconductors); 
4. Metal plating; 5. Anti-
Reflective coating for semiconductors; 6. Abrasive compound for industrial use;  7. Fire-fighting foam and fire 
extinguishers; 8. Insecticide and 
insect baits for ants; 9. Printing paper.  < Tetrabromodiphenyl ether and Pentabromodiphenyl ether > 1. Paint; 2. Adhesive agent.  Protection of the 
environment 25 September 
2009  
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G/TBT/N/KOR/218 
1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food products Food safety assurance and 
protection of the public health 30 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/219 1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food products Food safety assurance and 
protection of the public health  30 August 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/220 13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceutical products Protection of consumers and 
promotion of public health 13 August 2009 
(30 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/221 13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Protection of human health 
and safety  11 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/222 21 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Bicycles Consumer protection 19 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/224 30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2  Personal flotation devices Consum er protection  28 September 
2009, (60 days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/KOR/225 30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2  Textile products for infants and 
children (HS: 6101, 6102 etc.) Consumer protection 28 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of circulation) Korea, Republic of  
G/TBT/N/KOR/223 
31 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Textile products and leather 
products (HS:6114, 4203 etc.) Consumer protection 29 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
Oman G/TBT/N/OMN/59 
21 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Cosmetics, protection clothes, 
tooth brushes, pencils, 
polyethylene bags for foodstuff. Consumer Health 15 September 
2009  
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G/TBT/N/QAT/119 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Organs and Viscera of Mutton, 
Goat, Cattle, Camel, and Buffalo chilled and frozen (ICS : 67.120.10)  To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/120 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halal food part 2 : the 
requirements for accreditation of issuing the halal food certification 
bodies  To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/121 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2  Complementary foods based on 
milk for infants and children "follow up formula " (ICS  : 67.100) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/122 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Canned humus (chick peas) with 
tehena (ICS:  67.060) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/123 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Quick frozen peaches (ICS: 
67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/QAT/124 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Bouillons and consommes (ICS:  
67.200) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) Qatar  
G/TBT/N/QAT/125 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Tehena (ICS:  67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer 
protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date 
of circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/QAT/126 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Preserved tomatoes  (ICS : 
67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing relation of GCC countries and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
Qatar (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/QAT/127 
3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Fruit drink (ICS 67.080) To maintain quality of this 
product, consumer protection and marketing 
relation of GCC countries 
and food safety 1 September 2009, 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/68 15 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 To ensure safety, efficiency, 
and quality of Medical Devices marketed in KSA and their performance according to their intended 
purpose 14 August 2009 
(30 days from the date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/69 16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Halal Food – Part 2:The 
Requirements for Accreditation of lssuing the HALAL Food Certification Bodies Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/70 16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Organs and Viscera of Mutton, 
Goat, Cattle, Camel, and Buffalo chilled and frozen  
(ICS: 67.120.10) Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/71 16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2302 , ICS: 67.060 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of 
deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/72 16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2004, ICS:  67.230 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) Saudi Arabia  
G/TBT/N/SAU/73 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2004, ICS: 67.020 Quality requirements, 
Consumer health protection 
and marketing relation of 
Saudi Arabia 14 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of 
circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/74 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/75 16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2106, ICS: 67.100 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/76 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 The preservation of a health, 
the safety of human and the 
prevention of cheat 14 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/77 16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 1804, ICS: 67.200 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) Saudi Arabia (cont'd) 
G/TBT/N/SAU/78 
16 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  HS: 2005, ICS: 67.080 Protection of human health 
and safety; Prevention of 
deceptive practices 14 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of 
circulation) 
G/TBT/N/SVN/86 13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Labelling of agricultural products 
and foodstuffs  (ICS 67.020) Safety, consumer protection 8 September 2009 
Slovenia 
 
G/TBT/N/SVN/87 
13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  ICS 75.160.20 Liquid fuels Safety, consumer protection  1 September 2009 
Spain G/TBT/N/ESP/32 
21 July 2009 [X ] 3.2 
  Amusement and gaming machines Adoption of a new domestic 
law 30 August 2009 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/113 
13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 Pyrotechnic articles Consumer and health 
protection;  11 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/114 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
 New passenger cars. Protection of the 
environment; Protection of 
human and animal health.  28 September 
2009, (60 days 
from date of 
circulation)  
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G/TBT/N/TTO/74 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Standard Specification For Low-
Alloy Steel Deformed And Plain Bars For Concrete Reinforcement  (ICS 77.140.80) Protection of human health 
and safety 13 September 
2009 
G/TBT/N/TTO/75 30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Standard Specification for 
Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement  (ICS 77.140.80) Protection of human health 
and safety 13 September 
2009 Trinidad and Tobago  
G/TBT/N/TTO/76 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Hand-held motor-operated electric 
tools (ICS 25.140.20) Protection of human health 
and safety 18 September 
2009 
G/TBT/N/UKR/38 30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Elevators which operate in the 
buildings, have cabins that move 
along rigid guide with angle not exceeding 15 degrees from vertical and are intended for transportation of people, people 
and loads, only loads Adaptation of Ukrainian 
legislation to European 
Union legislation on the usage of elevator - 
Ukraine 
 
G/TBT/N/UKR/39 
30 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Food products which contain 
genetically modified organisms or 
made with the usage of them and are placing on the market Consumer protection - 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/26 
20 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Standard and Specification for 
Oxo-biodegradation of plastic bags and other disposable plastic objects  To protect the environment 
in the United Arab Emirates 18 September 
2009, (60 days from date of circulation) 
G/TBT/N/USA/472 3 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals  (HS: 2912; ICS: 
71.100) Environmental protection  24 July 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/473 
8 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Rice (HS: 10-1(a); ICS: 67.060) Cons umer  protection  24 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/474 
8 July 2009 [X ] Others 3.2 
  Consumer products  (HS 3814.00, 
3402, 3506, 3808.40, 3405;  (ICS 
71.100, 13.020, 65.100, 87.060) Environmental  protection  29 July 2009 United States 
 
G/TBT/N/USA/476 
13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Honey  (HS:  0409.00;  
ICS:  67.180) Consumer  protection  8 September 2009   
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G/TBT/N/USA/475 
13 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Recording systems  (HS: 8521.10-
90, ICS: 35.220, 43.040)  Consumer  protection  4 August 2009 
G/TBT/N/USA/477 
23 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Lamp ballasts  (HS 9405;  ICS 
29.140, 19.080, 13.020)  Environmental protection 23 September 
2009 United States (cont'd)  
G/TBT/N/USA/478 
23 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
  Poultry  (HS 0207; ICS 67.120 Cons umer Protection  12 August 2009  
Viet Nam G/TBT/N/VNM/5 
1 July 2009 [X ] 2.9.2 
[X ] 5.6.2   Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment (ICS: 29.020) To enhance human safety 
protection 30 August 2009 
(60 days from date of circulation) 
  
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