WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/85 
27 February 2008 
 (08-0863) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF JANUARY 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 lis t of notifications issued during the month of 
January 2008, which includes a total of 90 new notifications by 25 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/85 
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Date of Circulation  Article  Product/Measure  Objective  Deadline for 
Comments  
Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/26 
09/01/2008 2.9.2 Dangerous products on the market Protection of human health and safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/ALB/27 
15/01/2008  2.9.2 Ionising radiation Protection of human health and safety; Protection 
of the environment  15/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/ALB/28 
17/01/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Certification and Inspection Bodies in the 
field of vegetation and animal production 
and products called "BIO" Regulation of certification and inspection bodies 17/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/ALB/29 
23/01/2008 2.9.2 Tobacco Protection of human health from tobacco products 23/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/ALB/30 
28/01/2008 2.9.2 Blood and its products Protection of human health and safety 28/03/2008 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/223 
09/01/2008 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for human use (ICS: 11.120) Protection of human health 03/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/224 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Low-Speed Vehicles (ICS:  43.020) Protection of human safety 20/02/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/225 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Pork Meat (ICS:  67.120) Consumer Protection 10/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CAN/226 
29/01/2008 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal ingredients 
for veterinary use (ICS: 11.220) Protection of animal health 03/04/2008 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/70 
30/01/2008 2.9.2 Foods Protection of human health 31/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/71 
30/01/2008 2.9.2 Food Public health 31/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/72 
30/01/2008 2.9.2 Confectionery products Public health 31/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/73 
30/01/2008 2.9.2 Foods Protection of human health; Consumer 
information 31/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/74 
30/01/2008 2.9.2 Vehicles Human safety 25/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/CHL/75 
30/01/2008 2.9.2 Vehicles Human safety 25/03/2008  
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Member Notification and 
Date of Circulation  Article  Product/Measure  Objective  Deadline for 
Comments  
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/106 
09/01/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Glass and glass-ceramic utensils in contact 
with foodstuffs, ceramic cooking utensils in 
contact with foodstuffs and ceramic, 
porcelain and china household and 
institutional tableware and kitchenware To prevent or minimize risks to users' health from 
the release of lead and cadmium; Prevent practices 
likely to mislead consumers 28/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/COL/107 
09/01/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Land- based mobile sources for freight or 
passenger transportation Protection of  public health from the possible 
adverse effects of mobile sources 30/03/2008 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/114 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Bottled water  
(HS:  2201 and 2202;  ICS:  13.060.20) Protection of human health 18/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/115 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Natural honey  
(HS: 0409.00.00; ICS: 67.180) Protection of human health 18/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/116 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Flavoured pasteurized and ultra-pasteurized 
milk  (ICS:  67.100;  HS: 0402) Protection of human health 18/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/SLV/117 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Cosmetics, Toiletries (ICS: 71.100.70) Protection of the environment and human health 
by defining maximum permi ssible pollutant levels 18/03/2008 
European 
Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/174 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Refrigeration products, air conditioning 
products, Highvoltage switchgear; 
Fluorinated greenhouse gas containers (EC) No 842/2006 on certain fluorinated 
greenhouse gases aims at reducing emissions of 
those gases to help the Community and the 
Member States to meet their Kyoto Protocol 
objectives; Obligation to label products containing 
such gases 10/02/2008 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/175 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Cosmetics Protection of human health 11/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/176 
14/01/2008 2.9.2 Materials and Articles in contact with food 
including catering containers and materials 
and articles in contact with drinking water 
covered by TARIC positions 3919, 3920, 
3923 & 3924 (ICS: 67.250) To facilitate trade by introducing harmonised rules 
for recycled plastic for use in contact with  food in 
the EU, whilst ensuring consumer safety 14/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/177 
16/01/2008 2.9.2 Difenacoum, carbon dioxide, propiconazole, 
tebuconazole and other substances Protection of public health and the environment;
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal 
products 16/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/EEC/178 
16/01/2008 2.9.2 Lighters Protection of human health and safety 16/03/2008  
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Date of Circulation  Article  Product/Measure  Objective  Deadline for 
Comments  
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/21 
02/01/2008 2.9.2 Work equipment in use at work places (EU 
directive 89/655/EC with amendments and 
national requirements on inspections and 
qualifications of users of certain machinery) To ensure the safety and health of the employers at 
work place 30/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/FIN/22 
22/01/2008 2.9.2 Smoke detectors Human safety 30/04/2008 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/74 
10/01/2008 2.9.2 Building shell components, heating systems, 
domestic hot water systems, cooling 
systems, equipment for generating energy 
using renewable energy sources, ventilation 
systems, lighting systems Protection of the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/75 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Insulation products, electrical installations To bring the existing regulations into line with 
technical and legal developments 15/04/2008 
 G/TBT/N/FRA/76 
28/01/2008 2.9.2 Building shell components, heating systems, 
domestic hot water systems, cooling 
systems, equipment for generating energy 
using renewable energy sources, ventilation 
systems, lighting systems To define the rules of calculation to be used to 
calculate the energy consumption of the building Not specified 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/4 
18/01/2008 2.10.1 Toys containing magnets Protection of human health and safety Not specified 
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/60 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Natural liquid soya ( Glycine max ) milk  
(HS:  2106.90.79) Establishment of quality requirements and 
protection of human health 18/03/2008 
Hong Kong, 
China G/TBT/N/HKG/29 
10/01/2008 5.6.2 Hot/Cold Bottled Water Dispensers  
(HS:  84198100) To promote the awareness of energy efficiency 
among consumers 10/03/2008 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/191 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Antenna receiving systems (HS:  8529; 
ICS:  33.120.40, 91.120.01) Protection of human life 18/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/ISR/192 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Medical Electrical Equipment  
(ICS:  11.040.01, 33.100.01) Protection of human life 18/03/2008 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/238 
09/01/2008 2.9.2 Electronic appliances Product safety 09/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/239 
14/01/2008 2.9.2 Shavings of dried fish To accommodate the current manufacturing 
practices of shavings of dried fish; Consumer 
information 14/03/2008  
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Date of Circulation  Article  Product/Measure  Objective  Deadline for 
Comments  
Japan (cont'd) G/TBT/N/JPN/240 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Lithium-ion batteries: The lithium-ion 
battery consists of a secondary cell of which 
energy density is more than 400Wh/L. 
Lithium-ion batteries used for medical 
appliances, industrial appliances and 
automobiles are excluded Protection of human safety 16/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/241 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Radio equipment for the active tag system 
using the 950MHz band To establish the technical regulations for 
introduction of active tag system using the 
950MHz band 01/04/2008 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/242 
23/01/2008 2.9.2 Fire foam concentrates (HS:  3813. 00), Fire 
hoses (HS:  5909.00) , Fire hose Couplings 
(HS:  7609.00), Power driven fire pumps 
(HS code 8413.70) Fire suction hoses 
(HS:  4009.41) Protection of human health and safety 23/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/JPN/243 
23/01/2008 2.9.2 Drugs (HS:  30) Protection of public health and sanitation  03/03/2008 
Lithuania G/TBT/N/LTU/10 
18/01/2008 5.6.2 Construction  products Requirements set out in legal acts of the Republic 
of Lithuania 18/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/LTU/11 
18/01/2008 2.9.2 Construction  products Requirements set out in legal acts of the Republic 
of Lithuania 18/03/2008 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/133 
16/01/2008 2.9.2 New room air-conditioners, whether or not 
including a heat pump, with air-cooled 
condensers and cooling capacities of up to 
10,600 watts Not stated Not specified 
Morocco G/TBT/N/MAR/19 
29/01/2008 2.9.2 Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their 
trailers Protection of users against the possible dangers of 
these products when they fail to meet safety 
standards 30/03/2008 
New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/41 
28/01/2008 2.9.2 Biodiesel;  Ethanol for blending with petrol To ensure that biofuels and biofuel blends 
supplied are of appropriate quality for use in New 
Zealand’s vehicle fleet and other fuel uses 28/03/2008 
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/15 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Additives and the maximum concentration 
levels thereof for Food category 18 To harmonize technical regulations, so as to 
eliminate barriers resulting from differences in 
existing national regulations 11/03/2008  
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Date of Circulation  Article  Product/Measure  Objective  Deadline for 
Comments  
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/16 
16/01/2008 2.9.2 Unmanufactured tobacco;  tobacco refuse; 
Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of 
tobacco or of tobacco substitutes; Other 
manufactured tobacco and manufactured 
tobacco substitutes Protection of public health 08/04/2008 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/95 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Halal Food (ICS:  67.020) Consumer protection and safety 28/02/2008 
Romania G/TBT/N/ROU/45 
17/01/2008 2.9.2 Constructions technical aspects  
(ICS:  91.010.30) Human health and protection 01/02/2008 
 G/TBT/N/ROU/46 
17/01/2008 2.9.2 Constructions technical aspects  
(ICS 91.010.30; 91.080.40) Human health and protection 01/02/2008 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/65 
02/01/2008 2.9.2 Oil products (ICS:  75.160) Consumer protection 01/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/SVN/66 
16/01/2008 2.9.2 Construction products, road engineering 
(ICS:  91.100.15, 93.080.20) Consumer protection and safety 01/05/2008 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/55 
21/01/2008 2.9.2 Alcohol products Consumer information 21/03/2008 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/255 
11/01/2008 5.6.2 Conformity assessment (ICS:  03.120.20) Protection of human health and safety; Protection 
of the environment;  Prevention of deceptive 
practices. 11/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/THA/256 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Pumps (HS Chapter 8413, ICS : 23.080) Safety 11/03/2008 
 G/TBT/N/THA/257 
23/01/2008 2.9.2 Tobacco, tobacco products  
(ICS: 65.160; HS: 2402) Protection of human health Not specified 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/331 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Motor vehicle platform lifts  
(HS:  8703;  ICS:  43.040, 13.110) Protection of human life 19/02/2008 
 G/TBT/N/USA/332 
11/01/2008 3.2 Computer equipment   
(ICS:  13.020, 13.030). Protection of the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/333 
11/01/2008 3.2 Computer equipment   
(ICS:  13.020, 13.030) Protection of the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/334 
11/01/2008 2.9.2 Antifreeze  
(HS:  3820.00;  ICS:  71.100) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/335 
11/01/2008 3.2 Toys and children’s products  
(HS:  9503;  ICS:  97.200, 71.100) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/336 
11/01/2008 3.2 Children’s jewellery and products  
(HS:  7117;  ICS 39, 77, 97.190) Protection of human life and health Not specified  
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Date of Circulation  Article  Product/Measure  Objective  Deadline for 
Comments  
United States 
(cont'd)  G/TBT/N/USA/337 
11/01/2008 3.2 Children’s toys  
(HS:  9503; ICS:  13, 97.200) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/338 
11/01/2008 3.2 Flame retardants  
(HS:  2801.30;  ICS:  71.080, 13.220) Protection of human health and the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/339 
14/01/2008 3.2 Children's toys and products  
(HS:  9503, 2917.3; ICS:  97.200, 71.080) Protection of human health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/340 
11/01/2008 3.2 Electronic devices  
(ICS:  13.030, 13.020) Protection of human health and the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/341 
14/01/2008 3.2 Mattress pads, upholstered furniture, 
electronic devices (HS:  9404; ICS:  13.220, 
31.020, 97.140, 97.160) Protection of human health and the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/342 
14/01/2008 3.2 Televisions, computers  
(HS:  8528;  ICS:  33.160, 31.020, 13.030) Protection of human health and the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/343 
15/01/2008 2.9.2 Organic foods   
(ICS:  67.020, 67.040) Protection of human health 28/01/2008 
 G/TBT/N/USA/344 
17/01/2008 3.2 Children's toys  
(HS:  9503;  ICS:  97.200) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/345 
17/01/2008 3.2 Jewellery  
(HS:  7117.11-90; ICS: 97.060, 77.120) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/346 
17/01/2008 3.2 Children’s products   
(HS:  9503, 2917.39, Ch. 95;  ICS: 97.200, 
71.080) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/347 
17/01/2008 3.2 Children’s products, consumables   
(HS:  9503, 2917.39, Ch. 95;  ICS: 97.200, 
71.080, 67.040) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/348 
17/01/2008 3.2 Flame retardants  
(HS:  9404; ICS:  13.220, 31.020) Protection of the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/349 
17/01/2008 3.2 Cigarettes (HS: 24-US3, 2402.20;  ICS: 
65.160, 13.220) Consumer safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/350 
22/01/2008 3.2 Pharmaceutical devices  
(HS:  9018.31; ICS:  11.040) Consumer health and safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/351 
22/01/2008 3.2 Food products   
(ICS:  67.020, 67.120) Consumer protection Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/352 
22/01/2008 3.2 Electronic devices   
(ICS:  13.030, 13.020, 31.020) Protection of the environment Not specified  
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Comments  
United States 
(cont'd) G/TBT/N/USA/353 
22/01/2008 3.2 Cigarettes  (HS:  24-US3, 2402.20;   
ICS:  65.160, 13.220) Protection of the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/354 
22/01/2008 3.2 Children’s products    
(HS  78; ICS:  97.190, 97.200) Protection of human health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/355 
22/01/2008 3.2 Plastic containers   
(HS:  4202; 83.080, 83.140) Protection of human health and the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/356 
22/01/2008 3.2 Audio players   
(ICS:  33.160) Protection of human health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/357 
22/01/2008 3.2 Food products  
(ICS:  67.020, 67.120) Protection of human health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/358 
22/01/2008 3.2 Detergents  
(HS:  3402.90;  ICS:  71.100) Protection of the environment Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/359 
22/01/2008 3.2 Antifreeze  
(HS:  3820.00; ICS;  71.100) Protection of human life Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/360 
22/01/2008 3.2 Ammunition (ICS:  95) Consumer safety Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/361 
22/01/2008 2.9.2 Drugs, medical devices  
(ICS:  11.040, 11.120) Protection of human life and health Not specified 
 G/TBT/N/USA/362 
28/01/2008 2.9.2 Dishwashers, dehumidifiers, electric and gas 
kitchen ranges and ovens, commercial 
clothes washers  
(HS:  8539.31; ICS:  91.160, 13.020) Protection of the environment 30/01/2008 
  
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