WORLD TRADE G/TBT/GEN/N/94

18 December 2008
ORGANIZATION
(08-6225)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2008

Note by the Secretariat

This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own

responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO

In the Second Triennial Review of the Operation 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 October
2008, which includes a total of 105 new notifications by 26 Members.
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Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/32 2.9.2 Chemical fertilizer Support development of the agriculture 12/12/2008
13/10/2008 sector and to protect human life and
health
Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/235 2.9.2 Sunflower seed oil Updating of the Argentine Food Code 13/10/2008
01/10/2008
G/TBT/N/ARG/236 2.9.2 Mineral water Updates Argentine food in order to ensure 03/10/2008
01/10/2008 the protection of public health
G/TBT/N/ARG/237 2.9.2 Soya base and dehydrated soya base Updating of the Argentine Food Code 09/11/2008
01/10/2008
G/TBT/N/ARG/238 2.9.2 Soft drinks Updating of the Argentine Food Code 16/11/2008
01/10/2008
G/TBT/N/ARG/239 2.9.2 Soft drinks with added nutrients Protection of human health and practices 18/11/2008
01/10/2008 that may mislead or confuse consumers
G/TBT/N/ARG/240 2.9.2 Enzymes for the food industry Updating of the Argentine Food Code 09/11/2008
01/10/2008

G/TBT/N/ARG/241 2.9.2 Chia flour Updating of the Argentine Food Code 13/10/2008
01/10/2008
G/TBT/N/ARG/242 2.9.2 Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) Protection of public health and prevent the Not specified
21/10/2008 illicit trafficking of these substances
G/TBT/N/ARG/243 2.9.2 Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) Protection of public health and prevention Not specified
21/10/2008 of the illicit traffic of these substances
Armenia G/TBT/N/ARM/70 5.6.2 Food, oil products, electrical equipments List of products subject to compulsory Not specified
21/10/2008 with low tension, communication facilities conformity assessment has been reduced.
In particular, products have been reduced
requirements of which are defined by
technical regulations
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/309 5.6.2 Carbon steel pipes Consumer safety 19/11/2008
20/10/2008
G/TBT/N/BRA/310 2.9.2 Formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde Human health 26/10/2008
20/10/2008
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/253 2.9.2 Toxic substances Protection of human health and the 19/11/2008
03/10/2008 (ICS: 13.020) environment
G/TBT/N/CAN/254 2.9.2 Toxic substances Protection of human health and the 19/11/2008
03/10/2008 (ICS: 13.020) environment
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Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/81 2.9.2 Cosmetic products Updating of technical standards relating to 03/12/2008
10/10/2008 5.6.2 cosmetic products
China G/TBT/N/CHN/469 2.9.2 Solvent coatings for woodenware Decreasing pollution and protecting 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 (ICS: 87.040) human health
G/TBT/N/CHN/470 2.9.2 Water based coatings for woodenware Decreasing pollution and protecting 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 (ICS: 87.040) human health
G/TBT/N/CHN/471 2.9.2 Exterior wall coatings (ICS: 87.040) Decreasing pollution and protecting 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 human health
G/TBT/N/CHN/472 2.9.2 Automobile coatings (ICS: 87.040) Decreasing the pollution and protecting 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 human health
G/TBT/N/CHN/473 2.9.2 Coatings for toys (ICS: 87.040) Decreasing pollution and protecting 30/11/2008
human health
G/TBT/N/CHN/474 2.9.2 Packing symbol of dangerous goods Enhancing the security of dangerous 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 (ICS:13.300) goods transportation and preservation
G/TBT/N/CHN/475 2.9.2 Chemicals (ICS: 13.300) To protect the safety of personal, property 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 and environment
G/TBT/N/CHN/476 2.9.2 Steel drum - packing for yellow To regulate the market, facilitate trade and 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 phosphorus (ICS: 13.300, 55.140) ensure personal safety
G/TBT/N/CHN/477 2.9.2 Precautionary label for chemicals Protection of human health and safety 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 (ICS: 13.300)
G/TBT/N/CHN/478 2.9.2 Dangerous goods (ICS:13.300) Enhancing the security of dangerous 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 goods transportation and preservation
G/TBT/N/CHN/479 2.9.2 Automotive V-ribbed belts To protect personal safety 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 (ICS: 21.220.10; HS: 4010390000)
G/TBT/N/CHN/480 2.9.2 Tyre valve and core (ICS: 83.160.10) For the protection of human safety 30/11/2008
01/10/2008
G/TBT/N/CHN/481 2.9.2 Inner tube of pneumatic tyres for To protect personal safety 30/11/2008
01/10/2008 passenger cars and trucks (ICS: 83.160.10)

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G/TBT/N/CHN/482 2.9.2 Tyre valve core To protect human safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS: 83.160.10)
G/TBT/N/CHN/483 2.9.2 Aircraft tyres To protect human safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS: 83.160.20)

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G/TBT/N/CHN/484 2.9.2 Aircraft tyres To protect human safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS: 83.160.20)
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China (cont'd) G/TBT/N/CHN/485 2.9.2 Inner tube of aircraft tyres To protect personal safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS: 83.160.20)
G/TBT/N/CHN/486 2.9.2 Portable butane cookers and gas cylinders To ensure the safety of usage and regulate 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS: 75.160.30) the market
G/TBT/N/CHN/487 2.9.2 Autoclaved aerated concrete slabs Safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS: 91.100.30)
G/TBT/N/CHN/488 2.9.2 Concrete admixtures (ICS: 91.100.30) Regulating the market 01/12/2008
02/10/2008
G/TBT/N/CHN/489 2.9.2 Seamless steel tubes for gas cylinder Safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (ICS:77.140.75)
G/TBT/N/CHN/490 2.9.2 Steel plates and strips for welded gas Safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 cylinders (ICS: 77.140.75)
G/TBT/N/CHN/491 2.9.2 Low alloy steel plates for low temperature Safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 pressure vessels (ICS: 77.140.50; HS:
7208, 7225)
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/119 2.9.2 Starters for high pressure sodium bulbs; National security and environmental 24/12/2008
01/10/2008 5.6.2 starters for fluorescent lamps; automatic protection
light dimmers; manual light dimmers;
self-regulated or CWA electromagnetic
ballasts etc.
G/TBT/N/COL/120 2.9.2 Spirits; brandy; cognac; gin and geneva; Prevention of practices liable to mislead 09/01/2009
15/10/2008 5.6.2 liqueurs and cordials (aniseed, crèmes); consumers
pisco; rum; singani; tequila; spirits
obtained by distilling grape wine or grape
marc; vodka; whisky and other spirituous
beverages
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/125 2.9.2 Self-contained household refrigeration Environmental protection and electrical 26/12/2008
27/10/2008 appliances (HS 8418; ICS 97.040.30) energy saving
European G/TBT/N/EEC/213 2.9.2 Ro-Ro passenger ships Protection of human health and safety 02/12/2008
Communities 03/10/2008
G/TBT/N/EEC/214 2.9.2 Machinery for application of pesticides Protection of human life and of the 01/01/2009
03/10/2008 (agricultural, horticultural and forestry environment
machinery) (HS: 8432, 8433, 8434, 8435,
8436, 8437)
G/TBT/N/EEC/215 2.9.2 Cosmetic products Protection of human health 06/12/2008
07/10/2008
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European G/TBT/N/EEC/216 5.6.2 Chemical substances (on their own, in To provide clarity to registrants and 09/12/2008
Communities 10/10/2008 preparations or in articles) enforcement authorities on the type of
(cont'd) justification that can be used to omit
certain tests
G/TBT/N/EEC/217 2.9.2 Sunscreen products Protection of human health 12/12/2008
13/10/2008
G/TBT/N/EEC/218 2.9.2 Construction products, i.e. products or kits To enhance and ensure free circulation 13/01/2009
15/10/2008 5.6.2 placed on the market for incorporation in a and use of construction products in the
permanent manner in construction works Internal Market
G/TBT/N/EEC/219 2.9.2 Antraquinone (plant protection products To protect human health and the 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 active substance) environment
G/TBT/N/EEC/220 2.9.2 Bone oil (plant protection products active To protect human health and the 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 substance) environment.
G/TBT/N/EEC/221 2.9.2 Carbon monoxide (plant protection To protect human health and the 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 products active substance) environment
G/TBT/N/EEC/222 2.9.2 Sulphuric acid (plant protection products To protect human health and the 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 active substance) environment
G/TBT/N/EEC/223 2.9.2 Flurprimidol (pesticide active substance) To protect human health and the 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 environment
G/TBT/N/EEC/224 2.9.2 Nicotine (plant protection products active To protect human health and the 21/12/2008
22/10/2008 substance) environment
G/TBT/N/EEC/225 2.9.2 15 pesticide active substances To protect human health and the 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 environment
G/TBT/N/EEC/226 2.9.2 CN 1509-1510 – Olive oil, olive pomace Consumer information, prevention of 21/12/2008
22/10/2008 oil deceptive practices
G/TBT/N/EEC/227 2.9.2 In vitro diagnostic Medical Devices as Technical progress; Insertion on this 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 defined in Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro occasion of corrections, clarifications and
diagnostic medical devices refinements; Protection of human health.

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G/TBT/N/EEC/228 2.9.2 Simple set top boxes (digital converters) Fight against climate change, increase of 26/12/2008
27/10/2008 5.6.2 energy efficiency in the EU
G/TBT/N/EEC/229 2.9.2 Fluorescent lamps without integrated Fight against climate change, increase of 26/12/2008
27/10/2008 5.6.2 ballast, high intensity discharge lamps, energy efficiency in the EU

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and ballasts and luminaires able to operate
such lamps
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European G/TBT/N/EEC/230 2.9.2 Foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to Protection of human health 26/12/2008
Communities 27/10/2008 gluten
(cont'd)

Finland G/TBT/N/FIN/31 2.9.2 Parachutes Harmonization; Removes potential trade 16/01/2009

21/10/2008 restrictions within the internal market
G/TBT/N/FIN/32 2.9.2 Hang glider, paraglider, device, weight- Harmonization; Removes potential trade 16/01/2009
22/10/2008 shift controlled ultralight aeroplane, restrictions within the internal market
powered parachute
Hungary G/TBT/N/HUN/22 2.9.2 Fire safety technical specifications of fire safety technical specifications to be 15/12/2008
27/10/2008 establishing, converting, expanding and complied with in the course of
operating facilities producing, storing and establishing, converting, expanding and
using biogas, bio ethanol, bio diesel operating facilities producing, storing and
using biogas, bio ethanol, bio diesel
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/20 2.9.2 Safety Shoes consist of three standards as Consumer protection; Increase the quality 14/12/2008
15/10/2008 follows: SNI: 12-7079-2005, HS: of products; fair trade competitions.
6403.40.00.00; SNI: 12-7037-2004, HS:
6403.40.00.00; and SNI: 12-0111-1987,
HS: 6403.40.00.00.
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/238 2.9.2 Cylinder for lock Protection of human health 12/12/2008
13/10/2008 (ICS: 97.180; HS: 8301.60)
G/TBT/N/ISR/239 2.9.2 Gas-oil for heating Protection of human health and lowering 12/12/2008
13/10/2008 (ICS: 75.160.20; HS: 2710) of trade barriers
G/TBT/N/ISR/240 2.9.2 Fire fighting equipment (ICS: 13.220.10, Protection of human life and lowering of 30/12/2008
31/10/2008 21.120.10; HS: 8424.10) trade barriers
G/TBT/N/ISR/241 2.9.2 Ground paprika Protection of human health 30/12/2008
31/10/2008 (ICS: 67.220.10; HS: 0904.20)
G/TBT/N/ISR/242 2.9.2 Gully and manhole tops (HS: 7325.99.50) Protection of human life 30/12/2008
31/10/2008
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/270 2.9.2 Plastic manufactured goods; hot-water Consumer safety 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 bottle from non-rigid plastic, electric
appliances; air conditioners stipulated by
the Household Goods Quality Labelling
Law
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Japan (cont'd) G/TBT/N/JPN/271 2.9.2 Radio equipment for digital satellite To establish the technical regulations for 30/12/2008
31/10/2008 broadcasting system introduction of the advanced digital
satellite broadcasting system
G/TBT/N/JPN/272 2.9.2 Soy Sauce (Shoyu) Approval of Minister of Health, Welfare 30/12/2008
31/10/2008 and Labour will not be required in order
to label “low sodium foods” after the
revision has been completed
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/124 2.10.1 Tobacco products Protection of health of the consumer Not specified
30/10/2008 (HS: 240310; ICS: 65.160)
G/TBT/N/KEN/125 2.10.1 Milk and Milk products Protection of health of the consumer Not specified
30/10/2008
G/TBT/N/KEN/126 2.9.2 Edible fats; (HS: 1502.00.10, 1504.20, Protection of consumer’s safety and health 29/12/2008
30/10/2008 1504.30; ICS: 67.200.10)
G/TBT/N/KEN/127 2.9.2 Edible fats; Health and safety of the consumer 29/12/2008
30/10/2008 (HS: 1515, 1516; ICS: 67.200.10)
G/TBT/N/KEN/128 2.9.2 Edible fats Protection of consumer’s safety and health 29/12/2008
30/10/2008 (HS: 1502, 1504; ICS: 67.200.10)
G/TBT/N/KEN/129 2.10.1 Legal Axle Limit Protection of human life Not specified
30/10/2008 (ICS: 43.080, HS: 8716)
Korea, Republic G/TBT/N/KOR/187 2.9.2 Lift (Elevator); escalator Consumer Safety 25/11/2008
of 03/10/2008 5.6.2
G/TBT/N/KOR/188 2.9.2 GM foods and GM food additives Consumer information 14/12/2008
15/10/2008
G/TBT/N/KOR/189 2.9.2 Medical devices To benefit patients in the treatment or 20/11/2008
31/10/2008 diagnosis of rare diseases
G/TBT/N/KOR/190 2.9.2 Food products - Not specified
21/10/2008
G/TBT/N/KOR/191 2.9.2 Television (HS: 8528.72.1010, 1020, For the purpose of environment protection 30/11/2008

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21/10/2008 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020), Computer (HS: by encouraging adoption of energy
8471.50.1000), Monitor (HS: efficient products with low standby power
8528.51.1000, 9000), Printer (HS:
8443.32.1010, 1030), Multi-Function
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Box (HS: 8528.71.2090), Microwave
Oven
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Korea, Republic G/TBT/N/KOR/192 2.9.2 Foods Protection of consumers and promotion of 20/12/2008
of (cont'd) 21/10/2008 public health
G/TBT/N/KOR/193 2.9.2 Batteries, Digital door lock, Bicycles Consumer protection 30/12/2008
31/10/2008 subject to the Self-Regulatory Safety
Confirmation system
Kyrgyz G/TBT/N/KGZ/11 2.9.2 All tariff numbers in chapters 1-23 of the To ensure the safety of handling raw 01/12/2008
Republic, The 02/10/2008 working tariff code are included foods and food products during
production and processing
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/21 2.9.2 2106909000; 2203 ; 2204; 20.09; 2205; Protection of human health and prevention 23/12/2008
02/10/2008 2206; 2207100000; 2208 of misleading practices
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/69 2.9.2 ICS: 75.100 Safety, consumer protection 01/10/2008
21/10/2008
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/102 2.9.2 Telecommunication equipment: radio To introduce the new European template 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 equipment and telecommunication for radio interface regulations and changes
terminal equipment in the radio interface regulation
(according to CEPT/ECC
recommendations and decisions)
G/TBT/N/CHE/103 2.9.2 Active substances:Difenacoum (CAS No Placing on the market of biocidal products 02/12/2008
03/10/2008 56073-07-5); IPBC (CAS No 55406-53-
6); K-HDO (CAS No 66603-10-9);
Propiconazole (CAS No 60207-90-1);
Carbondioxid (CAS No 124-38-9);
Thiamethoxam (CAS No 153719-23-4)
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/64 2.9.2 Incandescent lamps for general service Protection of the environment 26/12/2008
27/10/2008
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/281 2.9.2 Lighting and similar equipment Safety and consumer protection 01/12/2008
02/10/2008 (HS: 9405, ICS: 33.100.10)
G/TBT/N/THA/282 2.9.2' Beverages (ICS: 67.160.10) It is deemed necessary for the Public 20/12/2008
21/10/2008 Health Minister to revise the warning
labels on alcoholic beverages contains in
accordance with the Alcoholic Beverages
Control Act B.E. 2551 (2008).
G/TBT/N/THA/283 2.9.2' Plugs and Socket-Outlets (HS: 8547, ICS: Safety and consumer protection Not specified
21/10/2008 29.120.30)
G/TBT/N/THA/284 2.9.2' Ceramic ware and enamelware for use Consumer Protection Not specified
21/10/2008 with food (ICS: 81.060.20 HS: 6912 )
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United Arab G/TBT/N/ARE/14 5.6.2 Lubricating oils (ICS: 75.100) Protection of Environment 30/12/2008
Emirates 31/10/2008
United States G/TBT/N/USA/421 2.9.2 Children’s products (HS: 9503; Protection of human health 22/10/2008
03/10/2008 ICS: 77.120, 97.200, CA.001)
G/TBT/N/USA/422 3.2 Milk (HS: 4-1; ICS: 67.100) Consumer protection 01/12/2008
03/10/2008
G/TBT/N/USA/423 2.9.2 Buses (HS: 8703, 8702, 8705; ICS: Consumer safety 01/12/2008
03/10/2008 43.080, 43.040, 13.040, 19.020, 19.040,
43.060)
G/TBT/N/USA/424 2.9.2 Plants, plant products (HS: 6-1, 0602, Environmental protection 08/12/2008
15/10/2008 4403; ICS: 13.020, 79.020)
G/TBT/N/USA/425 2.9.2 Microwave ovens (HS: 8516.50; ICS: Energy conservation 31/12/2008
27/10/2008 97.040, 19.020)
G/TBT/N/USA/426 3.2 Motor vehicles (HS: 8407.10-90; ICS: Protection of the environment 19/11/2008
27/10/2008 43.060, 13.020, 13.040)
G/TBT/N/USA/427 3.2 Off-road engines (HS: 8467.81, 8433.11- Protection of the environment 19/11/2008
27/10/2008 20) (ICS: 97.180, 13.020, 13.040)
G/TBT/N/USA/428 2.9.2 Cribs, pacifiers (HS: 9403.50, 3925.90.16; Protection of human life and health 21/11/2008
31/10/2008 ICS: 97.140, 97.190, 19.020, CA.001)
Uruguay G/TBT/N/URY/4 2.9.2 (Helianthus annuus L.), (Zea mays L.), To encourage the production and use of 10/11/2008
31/10/2008 Oryza sativa L; (Sorghum bicolor; S. better seeds of proven identity and high
bicolor x S. sudanenese; Sorghum quality
sudanense; Glycine max L.)

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