WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/116 
26 November 2010 
 (10-6366) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2010  
 
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 August 
2010, which includes a total of 76 new notifications by 22 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  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/116 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Bahrain G/TBT/N/BHR/200 
16 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Labelling Packages of Tobacco 
Products (ICS:  65.160) To maintain consumer 
protection and food safety 15 October 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/381 
3 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Sanitizing products Protection of human health, 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 14 July 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/382 
3 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biological products Protection of human health, 
prevention of deceptive practices 25 July 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/383 
3 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medicines Protection of human health, 
prevention of deceptive 
practices 16 August 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/384 
11 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Helmets; Safety headgear  
(HS:  6506). Protection of human health and 
safety  15 August 2010 
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/320 
11 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Motor vehicle Systems (ICS:  43.040) 
 Protection of human safety Not stated 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/137 
2 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Electrical products and fuel products Human safety 28 September 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/138 
12 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Electrical conductors:  type RV Safety 11 October 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/139 
13 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Electrical conductors:  type RV-K Safety 11 October 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/140 
13 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Electrical conductors:  type RZ1 Safety 11 October 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/141 
13 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Electrical conductors:  type RZ1-K Safety 11 October 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/142 
13 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Electrical conductors:  type H07Z1-U Safety 11 October 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/143 
13 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
 Electrical conductors:  type H07Z1-R Safety 11 October 2010 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/144 
13 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
 Electrical conductors:  type H07Z1-K Safety 11 October 2010 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/742 
4 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Printers, fax machines and multi-
function device (MFD) with primary function of printing or facsimile  
(ICS:  27.010, HS:  8443, 8517) Saving energy and protecting 
the environment 3 October 2010 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/743 
4 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Cable digital television adapters, 
terrestrial digital television adapters and satellite digital television adapters 
(ICS:   27.010, HS:  8528) Saving energy and protecting 
the environment 3 October 2010  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/744 
4 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Small-power motor  
(ICS:  29.160.20, HS:  8501) Protection of the environment 3 October 2010 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/745 
24 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceutical products Prot ection of human health and 
safety 30 September 2010  
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/152 
3 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Additives used in the processing of 
food for human consumption Protection of human health 27 September 2010 
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/153 
11 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medicines, biologics, bases for 
magistral preparations, cosmetics, pesticides, miscellaneous veterinary 
products and diagnostic kits and 
reagents Protection of the environment; 
Protection of human health; Protection of animal health 9 November 2010 
Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/140 
6 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  High-speed weigh-in-motion scales 
for road vehicles. Quality requirements 8 October 2010 
Czech Republic G/TBT/N/CZE/141 
6 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Regular (Class 5), precise (Class 4) 
and fine (Class 2 and 3) commercial 
and special mass standards. Quality requirements 8 October 2010 
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/90 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67.080.10  Quality require ments    30 September 2010  
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/91 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  67.100.10 Quality requi rements 30 September 2010  
Dominican 
Republic G/TBT/N/DOM/92 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS:  55.080 Quality requi rements 30 September 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/342 
4 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease 
(vCJD) assays for blood screening, 
diagnosis and confirmation. Protection of human health and 
safety. 3 October 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/343 
4 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 
(vCJD) assays for blood screening.  Protection of human health and 
safety.  3 October 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/344 
9 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 8 October 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/345 
9 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 8 October 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/346 
9 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. 
Harmonisation of the EU market on biocidal products 8 October 2010  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/347 
10 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Biocidal products Protection of public health and 
of the environment. Harmonisation of the EU 
market on biocidal products 9 October 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/348 
10 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals Protection of human health and 
the environment and the free circulation of goods in the 
internal market 9 October 2010 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/349 
12 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Vehicles Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment 11 October 2010, 60 
days from date of notification 
France G/TBT/N/FRA/117 
11 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Smoke detectors (smoke alarms) Protection of human health 10 October 2010,  
France G/TBT/N/FRA/118 
13 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Processing aids used in certain foods. Protection of human health; 
Consumer information and labelling 12 October 2010 
Georgia G/TBT/N/GEO/36 
2 August 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  "Individually Designed (Handmade) 
Vehicles",  43.020; 43.100 (ISC) Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment Not applicable 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/339 
6 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Portable laser-applied equipment Human safety 24 September 2010  
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/340 
18 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Motor vehicles(HS:  87.11) Harmonization 5 September 2010  
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/238 
5 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plastic pipes for water supply  
(ICS: 91.140.60; 23.040.20; 
23.040.45; HS: 3917.22) Quality requirements and to 
cater for the continued use of 
the inch series of pipes in the 
Kenyan market 4 October 2010 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/239 
5 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Particle boards 
 (HS: 4410; ICS: 79.060.20) Quality requirements 4 October 2010 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/240 
5 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Particle boards  
(HS:  4410; ICS:  79.060.20) Quality requirements. 4 October 2010 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/283 
5 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Livestock products Harmonization and 
Rationalization of Processing standards and Ingredient 
Specifications 4 October 2010 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/284 
5 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Consumer products (Warning reflex 
reflectors for automobiles),  HS: 3926909000 Protection of human health and 
safety  4 October 2010  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/285 
5 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Medical devices Protection of consumers and 
promotion of public health 10 August 2010  
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/286 
6 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Motor Vehicles Protection of human health and 
safety; Harmonization 5 October 2010  
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/287 
16 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Herbal medicine Protection of consumers and 
promotion of public health 15 October 2010 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/288 
27 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  IPTV Set-top box Not stated 26 October 2010 
Malaysia G/TBT/N/MYS/17 
20 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 
(API) (ICS: 11.120.01) For the protection of human 
health and safety. 19 October 2010 
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/30 
6 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Valves for cylinders for the storage of 
compressed natural gas (CNG) Consumer protection 5 October 2010 
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/31 
18 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Valves for cylinders for the storage of 
compressed natural gas (CNG) Consumer protection 17 October 2010 
Paraguay G/TBT/N/PRY/32 
18 August 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Packaging that comes into contact 
with food Consumer protection 17 October 2010 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/127 
24 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Ice-cream, Frozen HS: 21.05;  
ICS:  67.100; National Tariff 
Heading:  Ice cream and other edible ice Consumer safety and labelling 
requirements 15 October 2010 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/103 
26 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Adoption of a domestic law 22 October 2010 
Sweden G/TBT/N/SWE/104 
26 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Construction products Adoption of a domestic law 22 October 2010 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/89 
18 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Electric powered vehicles of 
categories M, N and L, and category 
O To enhance the safety of 
electric powered vehicles. 30 September 2010  
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/90 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Prepackaged Products (HS: 90) In order to ensure fair trade and 
consumer protection. 30 October 2010 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/91 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Prepackage Goods. (HS:  90) In order to ensure fair trade and 
consumer protection. 30 October 2010 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/346 
24 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Multifunction peripherals (HS:  8471, 
ICS: 35.240) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency standard sub-
committee)  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/347 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Scanners (HS:  8471, ICS: 35.240) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee) 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/348 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Televisions (HS:  8528, ICS: 33.170) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency 
standard sub-committee) 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/349 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Home audio system (HS: 8528, ICS: 
33.170) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency standard sub-
committee) 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/350 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Cables (HS:  8544; ICS: 29.060.20) Safety and consumer protection 24 October 2010, 60 
days from the circulation date 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/351 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Cables (HS:  8544; ICS: 29.060.20) Safety and consumer protection 24 October 2010, 60 
days from the 
circulation date 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/352 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cable (HS:  8544; ICS: 29.060.20) Safety and consumer protection 24 October 2010, 60 
days from the 
circulation date 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/353 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cable (HS:  8544; ICS: 29.060.20) Safety and consumer protection 24 October 2010, 60 
days from the 
circulation date 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/343 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Computers (HS:  8471, ICS: 35.240) Protection of the environment. N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee) 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/344 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Computer monitors  
(HS:  8471, ICS: 35.240) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of 
energy efficiency 
standard sub-committee)  
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Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/345 
25 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Printers (HS:  8471, ICS: 35.240) Protection of the environment N/A (This draft is in 
the process of energy efficiency 
standard sub-
committee) 
Turkey G/TBT/N/TUR/4 
16 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foodstuffs, Materials and Articles in 
contact with Foodstuffs and 
Feedstuffs Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of plant 
health; Consumer information 15 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/565 
18 August 2010 [X] Other Plants, plant products  
(HS:  6-1, 44; ICS: 01.020, 01.120) Protection of the environment 8 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/566 
19 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Accessibility guidelines for 
transportation vehicles   
(ICS:  11.180, 43.040; 43.160) Protection of human life 23 November 2010  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/567 
27 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Children’s products, clothing textiles 
(ICS: 61.020, CA.001) Protection of children and 
consumers n/a 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/568 
27 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Children’s products, mattresses, 
mattress pads, mattress sets (HS 9404, 
ICS: 97.140, 97.190, CA.001) Protection of children and 
consumers n/a 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/569 
27 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Occupant crash protection; 
motorcoach definitions   
(HS:  8708.21, ICS: 01.040, 43.020) Protection of human life 18 October 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/570 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Children’s products, (HS:  9401.80, 
ICS:  97.190, CA.001) Protection of children and 
consumers 21 July 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/571 
31 August 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Safe transport of hazardous materials 
(ICS: 13.300) Protection of environment 25 October 2010 
 
 
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