WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/79 
19 September 2007 
 (07-3918) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURI NG THE MONTH OF JULY 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 July 2007, 
which includes a total of 79 new notifications by 27 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/79 
Page 2 Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/ARG/218 2.9.2 Compressed natural gas (CNG) Protection of property, the environment 
and public safety Not specified Argentina 
G/TBT/N/ARG/219 2.9.2 Breast-milk substitutes WHO International Code of Marketing of 
Breast-Milk Substitutes - to incorporate 
the relevant provisions into the Argentine 
Food Code Not specified 
Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/56 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically 
produced) foods sold in Australia To consider amending Standard 1.5.1 of 
the Australia New Zealand Food 
Standards Code (the Code) to include the 
capacity for exclusive permissions for 
novel foods 31 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/BRA/249 2.9.2 Pharmaceutical Products (HS 300000) Protection of consumer health and 
prevention of deceptive practices 18 September 
2007 Brazil 
 
G/TBT/N/BRA/250 5.6.2 Dust Fire Extinguishers Consumer safety 4 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/CAN/205 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 20 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/CAN/206 2.9.2 Prescription status of medicinal 
ingredients for human use (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health 19 September 
2007 Canada 
 
G/TBT/N/CAN/207 2.9.2 The substance tramadol (ICS:  11.120) Protection of human health and safety 20 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/COL/95 5.6.2 Bovine, bubaline, avian, porcine, equine, 
ovine, caprine and aquatic species Protection of human and animal life and 
health 28 September 
2007 Colombia 
G/TBT/N/COL/96 2.9.2 Biofuels Environmental protection 1 October 2007 
G/TBT/N/CRI/61 2.9.2 ICS:  67.080 Health protection and consumer 
information 16 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/CRI/62 2.9.2 ICS:  67.080 Protection of health and consumer 
information 16  September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/CRI/63 2.9.2 ICS:  11.040 Protection of human health and life 16 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/CRI/64 2.9.2 ICS:  11.120.99 Protection of human health 18 September 
2007 Costa Rica 
 
 
G/TBT/N/CRI/65 2.9.2 ICS:  67.020 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 18 September 
2007  
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of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/72 2.9.2 Construction Designs using Eurocodes 
which can affect construction products New and simplified building regulations 
for the users of the European construction 
rules (Eurocodes) in a transparent way 1 November 2007 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/33 2.9.2 99000000 To prevent the risks for safety, health, the 
environment and practices likely to 
mislead users of electrical energy 14 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/SLV/107 2.9.2 Anhydrous fuel ethanol and denatured 
anhydrous fuel ethanol and its mixtures 
with gasoline (ICS: 75.160.20; 
HS:  2207.10, 2207.20) Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
the consumer and protection of human 
health 18 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/SLV/108 2.9.2 Fats and oils.  (ICS: 67.020; HS: 15) Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 18 September 
2007 El Salvador 
G/TBT/N/SLV/109 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Medicines for human use (ICS: 11.120.01; 
HS:  30 Protection of human health 18 September 
2007 
Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/19 2.9.2 Ventilation products for buildings Official requirements for better indoor 
conditions and technical progress 1 October 2007 
G/TBT/N/GTM/55 2.9.2 
5.6.2 ICS: 11.120.10 Protection of human health 21 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/GTM/56 2.9.2 ICS:  67.020 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 21 September  
2007 Guatemala 
 
G/TBT/N/GTM/57 2.9.2 ICS:  75.160.20 Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
the consumer and protection of human 
health 21 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/HND/43 2.9.2 ICS:  67.020 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 23 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/HND/44 2.9.2 
5.6.2 ICS:  11.120.10 Protection of human health 23 September 
2007 Honduras 
 
G/TBT/N/HND/45 2.9.2 ICS: 75.160.20 Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
the consumer and protection of the 
environment 23 July 2007  
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Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/JPN/212 2.9.2 Drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics and 
medical devices To reduce the BSE risk  18 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/213 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Motor vehicles (HS:  87.01-05, 87.07 and 
87.08) Protection of human health 28 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/JPN/214 2.9.2 DVD recorders (HS:  8521.90); Vending 
machines  (HS:  8476); Electric toilet seats 
(HS:  3922.22, 8479) Protection of the environment 28 September 
2007 Japan 
 
G/TBT/N/JPN/215 2.9.2 Electric appliances; Air Conditioners 
stipulated by the Household Goods 
Quality Labelling Law To change the label rules so as to respond 
to actual condition of emerging new 
household goods 1 October 2007 
G/TBT/N/KEN/106 2.9.2 Fabric softeners  
(ICS:  71.100.40) Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection 11 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/KEN/107 2.9.2 Blankets (HS:  630.190;  ICS:  59.060) Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection 11 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/KEN/108 2.9.2 Instant coffee - Specification (HS:  2101; 
ICS:  67.140.20) Protection of human health 11 September 
2007 Kenya 
 
G/TBT/N/KEN/109 2.9.2 Roasted coffee beans Protection of human health 11 September 
2007 
Korea, Republic 
of G/TBT/N/KOR/147 2.9.2 Health Functional Food Protection of human health 10 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/NZL/35 2.9.2 Showers; Dishwashers; Clothes Washing 
Machines; Lavatory Equipment; Tap 
Equipment; Urinal Equipment Water efficiency labelling 23 September 
2007 New Zealand 
G/TBT/N/NZL/36 2.9.2 Imported (as well as domestically 
produced) foods sold in New Zealand To permit exclusive permissions for novel 
foods 31 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/NIC/84 2.9.2 ICS:  67.020 Protection of human health and prevention 
of practices likely to mislead the 
consumer 17 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/NIC/85 2.9.2 ICS:  75.160.20 Prevention of practices likely to mislead 
the consumer and protection of human 
health 17 September 
2007 Nicaragua 
 
 
G/TBT/N/NIC/86 2.9.2 
5.6.2 ICS:  11.120.10 Protection of human health 18 September 
2007  
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Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/PRY/10 2.9.2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) To ensure the adoption of minimum 
technical specifications for the LPG 
imported;  the proper implementation of 
better quality controls, import and 
marketing procedures and environmental 
protection 15 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PRY/7 2.9.2 Technical Regulation on the Labelling of 
Textile Products (Abrogation of Common 
Market Group Resolution No. 09/00)) To provide a harmonized technical 
regulation on the labelling of textile 
products  15 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/PRY/8 2.9.2 Fuels To benefit the environment and human 
health Not specified Paraguay 
 
G/TBT/N/PRY/9 2.9.2 MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on 
"Positive List of Additives for Plastic 
Materials used in the Manufacture of 
Packaging and Equipment in Contact with 
Foodstuffs Protection of human health and safety Not specified 
Philippines G/TBT/N/PHL/88 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Ceramic tiles Consumer protection and safety Not specified 
G/TBT/N/ROU/29 2.9.2 Woven fabrics (ICS:  59.080.30) Consumer protection 31 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/30 2.9.2 Textile fibres and yarns (ICS:  59.080.01) Consumer protection 31 July 2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/31 2.9.2 Pork (ICS:  67.120.10) Consumer protection 31 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/32 2.9.2 Mutton and goat meat (ICS:  67.120.10) Consumer protection 31 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/ROU/33 2.9.2 Fowl Meat (ICS:  67.120.10) Consumer protection 31 August 2007 Romania 
 
 
 
G/TBT/N/ROU/34 2.9.2 Cheese (ICS:  67.100.20; 67.100.30) Consumer protection 31 August  2007 
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/58 2.9.2 HS:  3808;  ICS:  65.100 Consumer protection 30 September 
2007 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/65 2.9.2 HS: 11 Consumer safety 6 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/SWE/86 2.9.2 Electronic/technical equipment used for 
stakes and control of bingo games To minimize the risks of manipulation or 
fraud 7 September 2007 Sweden 
G/TBT/N/SWE/87 2.9.2 Ammunition containing lead A total ban on lead ammunition is not 
warranted  1 October 2007 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/51 2.9.2 
5.6.2 Electricity Meters  
(CCCN:  9028.30.00.00-4) To ensure accuracy of electricity meters 
for purpose of fair trade 7 September 2007  
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Page 6 Member Notification and Date 
of Circulation Article Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
G/TBT/N/THA/242 5.6.2 Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060;  HS:  8526) Safety 22 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/THA/243 5.6.2 Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060; HS:  8526) Safety 22 July 2007 Thailand 
G/TBT/N/THA/244 5.6.2 Radiocommunication equipment  
(ICS:  33.060;  HS:  8526) Safety 22 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/1 2.9.2 29.120;  29.130 Protect of human health and safety 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/2 2.9.2 79.080;  79.040 Consumer safety 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/3 2.9.2 77.14 Consumer safety 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/4 2.9.2 29.2 Consumer protection and public safety 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/5 2.9.2 91.100; 77.140 Consumer safety. 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/6 2.9.2 29.18 Protection of the public safety 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/7 2.9.2 67.2 Health and safety of the consumers 3 September  2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/8 2.9.2 67.04 Health and safety of consumers 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/9 2.9.2 67.1 Health and safety of consumers 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/10 2.9.2 33.120; 35.200 Consumer protection  3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/11 2.9.2 17.02 Protect of human health and safety; 
Consumer protection 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/12 2.9.2 29.02 Consumer safety 3 September 2007 Uganda 
G/TBT/N/UGA/13 2.9.2 29.120.20 To protect both the safety of the public 
and promote fair trade 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/UGA/14 2.9.2 67.06 Protect of human health and safety 3 September 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/284 2.9.2' Aerosol spray coatings (HS:  29;   
ICS:  87.040, 87.060, 71.100, 71.080, 
13.020) Protection of the environment 15 August 2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/285 2.9.2 Genetically engineered organisms 
(ICS:  07.080, 07.100) Protection of human health and safety 17 September 
2007 
G/TBT/N/USA/286 2.9.2 Ethanol products, production and testing 
(ICS:  01.120; 03.120; 65.020; 65.120; 
71.020; 71.040; 71.100) Protection of the environment, human 
health and safety 18 September 
2007 United States 
G/TBT/N/USA/287 3.2 HS:  Chapter 29;  ICS:  13.020 Protection of human life and health 16 August 2007 
 
 
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