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WTO TBT NOTIFICATIONS

Issue No. 13 JULY 2013

Cadangan Peraturan Kerajaan Asing (Proposed Foreign Government Regulations) Maklumat mengenai cadangan keperluan peraturan dan persijilan negara asing telah diterima oleh “WTO TBT Enquiry Point (Malaysia)”, Pusat Pengurusan dan Penyelidikan Standard, SIRIM Berhad. Notifikasi-notifikasi ini dikeluarkan oleh negara-negara ahli yang menandatangani perjanjian WTO mengenai halangan teknikal kepada perdagangan. Sebagai negara ahli, pengeksport Malaysia perlu mengkaji cadangan peraturan berkenaan dan menghantar sebarang ulasan untuk dipertimbangkan oleh negara tersebut sekiranya keperluan baru itu menghalang perdagangan secara tidak berpatutan. Ulasan yang lewat diterima masih boleh dipertimbangkan sekiranya diterima tidak lama selepas tarikh akhir untuk ulasan. Salinan teks penuh peraturan-peraturan tersebut akan didapatkan oleh Pusat Pengurusan dan Penyelidikan Standard sekiranya ada permintaan. Sila nyatakan nombor TBT dalam permintaan anda untuk memudahkan urusan. (Information on proposed foreign technical regulations and certification requirements have been received by the WTO TBT Enquiry Point (Malaysia), Standard Research and Management Centre of SIRIM Berhad. These notifications are provided by the Governments that have signed the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. As Malaysia is a signatory to this Agreement, Malaysian exporters may review the proposed regulations and forward their comments for consideration by the governments concerned if it is believed the new requirements will unjustifiably impede trade. Even late comments, if received soon after the final comment date, may still be considered. Copies of the full text of these regulations will be obtained by the Standard Research and Management Centre on request. (To expedite matters, please specify the TBT number in your request.)

HIGHLIGHTS

COUNTRY TITLE ISSUED DATE NOTIF. NO. BRAZIL Active Pharmaceutical

Ingredients Medicines Milk and milk products

10 July 2013

10 July 2013 12 July 2013

G/TBT/N/BRA/535 G/TBT/N/BRA/536 G/TBT/N/BRA/537

CANADA Radiocommunications Equipment Radiocommunications Equipment Drugs for Human Use

1 July 2013

1 July 2013

1 July 2013

G/TBT/N/CAN/390 G/TBT/N/CAN/391 G/TBT/N/CAN/392

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Wine, including ice wine 3 July 2013 G/TBT/N/CAN/393 CHILE Portable LPG-fired appliances

for outdoor use Mandatory Safety devices and systems for new motorcycles

8 July 2013

8 July 2013

G/TBT/N/CHL/234 G/TBT/N/CHL/235

CHINA Push-bar emergency exit locks Toys Safety Toys

1 July 2013 1 July 2013 1 July 2013

G/TBT/N/CHN/967 G/TBT/N/CHN/969 G/TBT/N/CHN/972

COSTA RICA Agricultural inputs 3 July 2013 G/TBT/N/CRI/141 DENMARK Tattoo inks 12 July 2013 G/TBT/N/DNK/92 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Processing of coffee cherries

polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Portable fire extinguishers Making and curing concrete test specimens in the laboratory Making and curing concrete test specimens in the field Determination of the air content of freshly mixed concrete. Volumetric method

8 July 2013 8 July 2013

8 July 2013 8 July 2013

8 July 2013

8 July 2013

G/TBT/N/DOM/188 G/TBT/N/DOM/189 G/TBT/N/DOM/191 G/TBT/N/DOM/193 G/TBT/N/DOM/194 G/TBT/N/DOM/195

EL SALVANOR Pesticides and other phytosanitary products

8 July 2013 G/TBT/N/SLV/166

EUROPEAN UNION Biocidal products Biocidal products Biocidal products Biocidal products Biocidal products Biocidal products Biocidal products Biocidal products Alternative fuels infrastructure Food Leather Short-Range devices Children's toys Local space heaters Local space heaters Hazardous substances

3 July 2013 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 4 July 2013

10 July 2013 10 July 2013 12 July 2013 12 July 2013 16 July 2013 16 July 2013 16 July 2013 16 July 2013

G/TBT/N/EU/121 G/TBT/N/EU/122 G/TBT/N/EU/123 G/TBT/N/EU/124 G/TBT/N/EU/125 G/TBT/N/EU/126 G/TBT/N/EU/127 G/TBT/N/EU/128 G/TBT/N/EU/129 G/TBT/N/EU/130 G/TBT/N/EU/131 G/TBT/N/EU/132 G/TBT/N/EU/133 G/TBT/N/EU/134 G/TBT/N/EU/135 G/TBT/N/EU/136

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Portable heating tools Foot warmers and heating mats Flexible sheet heating elements for room heating Blankets, pads and similar Kitchen Machines Commercial electric kitchen machines Heating liquids Electric bains-marie

16 July 2013 16 July 2013

16 July 2013

16 July 2013 16 July 2013 16 July 2013

16 July 2013 16 July 2013

G/TBT/N/SAU/601 G/TBT/N/SAU/602 G/TBT/N/SAU/603 G/TBT/N/SAU/604 G/TBT/N/SAU/605 G/TBT/N/SAU/606 G/TBT/N/SAU/607 G/TBT/N/SAU/608

MALAYSIA Brake Lining 1 July 2013 G/TBT/N/MYS/36

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NICARAGUA Agricultural inputs 3 July 2013 G/TBT/N/NIC/129 PANAMA Petroleum and petroleum

products Anhydrous bioethanol blended with unleaded gasoline

3 July 2013

3 July 2013

G/TBT/N/PAN/39 G/TBT/N/PAN/40

REPUBLIC OF KOREA Child restraint systems Mobile Telecommunications Radio Equipment.

1 July 2013 12 July 2013

G/TBT/N/KOR/431 G/TBT/N/KOR/432

SOUTH AFRICA Incandescent lamps 4 July 2013 G/TBT/N/ZAF/167 THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU

Electric storage tank water heaters

16 July 2013 G/TBT/N/TPKM/136

THE STATES OF KUWAIT Basil oil Parsley oil Cinnamon leaves Coriander whole or ground (Powdered) Expiry periods of food products

16 July 2013 16 July 2013 16 July 2013 16 July 2013

16 July 2013

G/TBT/N/KWT/175 G/TBT/N/KWT/176 G/TBT/N/KWT/177 G/TBT/N/KWT/178 G/TBT/N/KWT/179

TURKEY Plastic Materials Plastic Materials Substances and Mixtures

12 July 2013 12 July 2013 12 July 2013

G/TBT/N/TUR/38 G/TBT/N/TUR/39 G/TBT/N/TUR/40

UGANDA Apples Passion fruits

1 July 2013 1 July 2013

G/TBT/N/UGA/335 G/TBT/N/UGA/336

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines Laser products Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations Test Procedures for Electric Motors Milk and milk products Tobacco, tobacco products Alcohol Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers

3 July 2013

3 July 2013 3 July 2013

3 July 2013

3 July 2013 3 July 2013 3 July 2013

16 July 2013

G/TBT/N/USA/835 G/TBT/N/USA/836 G/TBT/N/USA/837 G/TBT/N/USA/838 G/TBT/N/USA/839 G/TBT/N/USA/840 G/TBT/N/USA/841 G/TBT/N/USA/842

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BRAZIL 1. Active Pharmaceutical

Ingredients

Draft Resolution nº 22, 25 June 2013 - Draft Technical Regulation that establishes requirements to post- registration modifications of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) (10 pages, in Portuguese). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/BRA/535 Final date for comments: 2 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: This Resolution will enter into force 90 days after its adoption

2. Medicines Draft Resolution nº 24, 27 June 2013 - Draft Technical Regulation that establishes the obligation to communicate Anvisa in cases of discontinuation or temporary suspension of manufacturing, importation of medicines, reactivation of manufacturing or importation of medicines This draft Technical Regulation has the objective to establish the obligation to communicate Anvisa in cases of discontinuation or temporary suspension of manufacturing, importation of medicines, reactivation of manufacturing or importation of medicines. The communication to Anvisa by the medicines registration holder must be made with, at least, 180 (one hundred and eighty) days prior to the date of the implementation of the measure. (3 pages, in Portuguese) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/BRA/536 Final date for comments: 5 August 2013. Proposed date of entry into force: On the date of adoption.

3. Milk and milk products Draft Ordinance Nº. 53, 10 April 2013 (Portaria nº53, de 10 de abril de 2013), Draft technical regulation to set identity and minimum quality requirements that must be met by the whey or milk serum, in its

different forms, for human consumption. (13 pages, in Portuguese) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/BRA/537 Final date for comments: 11 May 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: 30 days after the publication in the Official Journal

CANADA

1. Radiocommunications Equipment Radiocommunication Act - Notice No. SMSE-001-13 - Release of Issue 1 of RSS-244 Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is releasing the following document: - Radio Standards Specification RSS-244, Issue 1, Medical Devices Operating in the Band 413-457 MHz, which sets out the minimum requirements for the certification of transmitters and receivers used in radiocommunication systems that are part of Medical Micropower Networks (MMNs). MMNs operate in the bands 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz and 451-457 MHz. (2 pages, in English and French). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CAN/390 Final date for comments: 13 October 2013. Proposed date of entry into force: 15 June 2013

2. Radiocommunications Equipment Radiocommunication Act - Notice No. SMSE-005-13 - Release of Issue 4 of ICES-004 Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is releasing the following document: - Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-004, Issue 4, Alternating Current High Voltage Power Systems, which sets out the technical requirements for alternating high voltage power systems as well as advises concerned parties of the technical criteria upon which determinations regarding harmful interference

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complaints involving such interference-causing equipment will generally be based. (2 pages, in English and French). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CAN/391 Final date for comments: 13 October 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: 15 June 2013

3. Drugs for Human Use Proposed Amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (Labelling, Packaging and Brand Names of Drugs for Human Use) - Improving Drug Safety through Plain Language Labelling This proposal pertains to amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations that would improve the safe and effective use of prescription and non-prescription human drugs through targeted amendments for drug names, labels and packages. The proposal would align Canada with international best practices, and would be supported by additional interpretive guidance to industry and an appropriate and least burdensome transition period. In Canada and internationally, studies and health literacy research indicate that over-crowded and confusing drug labels, unclear instructions, and similarities between packages and names contribute to medication errors. Examples include accidental overdose, taking or giving the wrong drug, and not knowing how to take the drug properly. These errors can result in significant patient harm. In response to the high rate of medication errors observed in the health system, and recognizing the role of the label, significant work has been undertaken in Canada and internationally to identify opportunities to improve the clarity and accessibility of drug labels. The proposal aims to improve the safe use of drugs by making drug labelling easier to read and understand for users; it would advance key safeguards, such as requiring labels to be in plain language, standardizing the format of non-prescription drug labels such as a “Drug Facts” table to help users

locate important information, and requiring that companies include their contact information on labels so that users can report problems or adverse drug reactions. This proposal focuses on areas where gaps exist and provides flexibility for future innovation; specifically, it consists of five targeted amendments to the current Regulations: one general requirement for clear, understandable, plain language labels; and four pre-market requirements (i.e. submission of label and package mock-ups, look- alike/sound-alike (LASA) name assessment, contact information on labels to report problems to the manufacturer, and standard table format for non-prescription drug labels). Health Canada has conducted various consultations related to drug names, labels and packages, and stakeholders are anticipating this proposal. The proposed amendments are outcomes-focused so that guidance and operations can adjust to innovations over time. The proposal will not affect the way the sale, advertising or importation of drugs is managed in Canada. An appropriate transition period is being proposed to allow the industry to properly plan and adjust to the new regulatory requirements within the natural cycle of label revisions, as follows: - Two transition time frames are being proposed for these amendments. The amendments would come into force 6 months after registration to align with international obligations, and at that time would apply to prescription drugs, which are generally considered higher risk products. For non-prescription drugs, the amendments would not apply for a period of 3 years to allow companies time to meet requirements (e.g. Drug Facts table format) within their normal cycle of re-labelling. (21 pages, in English and French). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CAN/392 Final date for comments: 5 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: It is anticipated the amendments

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would come into force in 6 months for prescription drugs and 3 years for non-prescription drugs after the date the amendments are adopted.

4. Wine, including ice wine Proposed Amendments to Certain Regulations and the Creation of a New Regulation Administered and Enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canada is proposing regulatory amendments that would: 1. Create a new regulation under the Canada Agricultural Products Act for a standard of identity for icewine; 2. Amend the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations (CPLR) to permit for single field of vision labelling for mandatory information on wine containers; 3. Make minor text amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the CPLR. (17 pages, available in English and French). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CAN/393 Final date for comments: 29 August 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 2014

CHILE

1. Portable LPG-fired appliances for outdoor use Draft analysis and/or test protocol for gaseous fuel products), The notified Protocol establishes the certification procedure for portable (camping) vapour-pressure liquefied petroleum gas appliances, in accordance with the scope and coverage of Spanish Standard UNE-EN 521:2006, and covers the following appliances: - Cooking appliances (camping stoves, grills, barbecues, etc.) This Protocol does not apply to barbecues for indoor use. - Lighting appliances; - Heating appliances. (10 pages, in Spanish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CHL/234 Final date for comments: 12 August 2013

Proposed date of entry into force: - -

2. Mandatory safety devices and systems for new motorcycles Technical requirements to be met by motorcycle safety devices and systems), Proposed requirements for mandatory safety devices and systems to be installed on motorcycles, as defined in Article 2 of Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications Supreme Decree No. 104 of 2000 (Decreto Supremo No. 104 de 2000 del Ministerio de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones). (3 pages, in Spanish). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CHL/235 Final date for comments: 30 August 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: -

CHINA

1. Push-bar emergency exit locks National Standard of the P.R.C., General Technical Requirements for Push-Bar Emergency Exit Locks Chapters 5 (except 5.1.1), 7 and Article 8.1 of this standard are mandatory, the others are recommended. The mandatory contents are the requirements, inspection rules and marks for push-bar emergency exit locks installed and used on the exit doors of buildings. (20 pages, in Chinese). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CHN/967 Final date for comments: 60 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months after adoption

2. Toys Safety National Standard of the P.R.C., Toys Safety Part 1 Basic Code This standard specifies the basic safety requirements for toys, including mechanical, physical, flammable, chemical and electrical properties Cand requirements for

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health, radiation and toys identifications. This standard applies to toys intended to design or predetermined for playing by children up to 14 years of age. And also products which are not specifically designed for playing, but has a play function for use by children up to 14 years of age. (15 pages, in Chinese). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CHN/969 Final date for comments: 60 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months after adoption

3. Toys National Standard of the P.R.C., Safety of Toys Part 4: Migration of Certain Elements This standard specifies the requirements of maximum acceptable levels, methods of sampling and procedure of testing sample preparation and extraction for migration of the elements antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and selenium from toy materials and parts of toys. (23 pages, in Chinese) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CHN/972 Final date for comments: 60 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months after adoption

COSTA RICA

1. Agricultural inputs Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) 65.05.67:13: "Agricultural inputs. Technical-grade active ingredients, formulated chemical pesticides and related substances and adjuvants for agricultural use and the primary packaging thereof. Requirements for labels and accompanying booklets") The notified Technical Regulation establishes the information required on the labels of and in the accompanying booklets

for formulated chemical pesticides and related substances and adjuvants for agricultural use and the primary packaging thereof, as well as on technical-grade active ingredient (TGAI) identification labels. It applies to products marketed in countries of the Central American region. (26 pages, in Spanish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/CRI/141 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: Proposed date of entry into force:

DENMARK

1. Tattoo inks Draft for statutory order concerning tattoo inks, The aim for the statutory order is to assure that tattoo inks as such becomes a safe consumer product in Denmark. The order prohibits CMR substances and require a safety assessment for the inks as known from the field of cosmetics. In addition the colors shall be labeled and be sterile. (7 pages, in Danish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DNK/92 Final date for comments: - Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 2014

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

1. Processing of coffee cherries Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 67:33:2-019: Code of practice for the prevention and reduction of ochratoxin A contamination in coffee) Definitions; Processing of coffee cherries; Recommended practices; and Figures. (21 pages, in Spanish). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DOM/188 Final date for comments: 13 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: Undetermined

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2. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 67:33:2-020: Code of Practice for the reduction of contamination of food with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from smoking and direct drying processes) Definitions; General principles for reducing PAH contamination in food; Evaluation of compliance with relevant legislation; General remarks on smoking and direct drying processes; Smoking; Important points to consider and recommendations on smoking; Direct drying; Important points to consider and recommendations on direct drying, except sun drying. (13 pages, in Spanish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DOM/189 Final date for comments: 13 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: Undetermined

3. Portable fire extinguishers Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 13:2-036: Portable fire extinguishers) Definitions; General requirements; Selection of portable fire extinguishers; Installation of portable fire extinguishers; Inspection, maintenance and recharging of portable fire extinguishers; Hydrostatic testing; Annexes; and References. (96 pages, in Spanish). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DOM/191 Final date for comments: 13 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: Undetermined

4. Making and curing concrete test specimens in the laboratory Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 91:7-012: Making and curing concrete test specimens in the laboratory) Significance and use; Apparatus; Specimens; Preparation of materials; Procedure; Curing; Keywords; and References. (18 pages, in Spanish)

G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DOM/193 Final date for comments: 13 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: Undetermined

5. Making and curing concrete test specimens in the field Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 91:7-013: Making and curing concrete test specimens in the field) Significance and use; Apparatus; Testing requirements; Sampling concrete; Slump, air content and temperature; Molding specimens; Curing; Transportation of specimens to laboratory; Report; Keywords; and References. (16 pages, in Spanish). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DOM/194 Final date for comments: 13 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: Undetermined

6. Determination of the air content of freshly mixed concrete. Volumetric method Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 91:7-014: Determination of the air content of freshly mixed concrete. Volumetric method) Apparatus; Funnel; Calibration; Samples; Procedures; Calculations; and References. (10 pages, in Spanish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/DOM/195 Final date for comments: 13 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: Undetermined

EL SALVANOR

1. Pesticides and other phytosanitary products Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) 65.05.67:13: "Agricultural inputs. Technical-grade active ingredients, formulated chemical pesticides and related substances and adjuvants for agricultural use and the primary

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packaging thereof. Requirements for labels and accompanying booklets") The notified Technical Regulation establishes the information required on the labels of and in the accompanying booklets for formulated chemical pesticides and related substances and adjuvants for agricultural use and the primary packaging thereof, as well as on technical-grade active ingredient (TGAI) identification labels. (29 pages, in Spanish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SLV/166 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

EUROPEAN UNION

1. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve tebuconazole as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-types 7 and 10 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves tebuconazole as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-types 7 and 10. (5 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/121 Final date for comments: 60 days from notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

2. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve benzoic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-types 3 and 4 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves benzoic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-types 3 and 4 (6 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/122 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification

Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

3. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve aluminium phosphide releasing phosphine as an active substance for use in biocidal products for product type 20 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves aluminium phosphide releasing phosphine for use in biocidal products for product type 20. (5 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/123 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

4. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve etofenprox as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 18 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves etofenprox for use in biocidal products for product-type 18. (5 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/124 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

5. Biocidal products. Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to modify the approval of nonanoic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 2 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation modifies the approval of nonanoic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 2. (5 pages, in English).

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G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/125 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from October 2014)

6. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve bromoacetic acid as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 4 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves bromoacetic acid for use in biocidal products for product-type 4. (5 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/126 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

7. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve IPBC as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 6 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves IPBC for use in biocidal products for product-type 6. (4 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/127 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

8. Biocidal products Draft Commission Implementing Regulation to approve copper sulfate pentahydrate as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 2 This draft Commission Implementing Regulation approves copper sulfate pentahydrate for use in biocidal

products for product-type 2. (4 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/128 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from July 2015)

9. Alternative fuels infrastructure Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (COM (2013) 18 final) A proposal for a Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure requires Member States to adopt national policy frameworks for the market development of alternative fuels and their infrastructure, sets binding targets for the build-up of alternative fuel infrastructure, including common technical specifications, and it defines (the way of fuel labelling at refuelling points and on vehicles to ensure clarity in the consumer information on vehicle/fuel compatibility. (38 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/129 Final date for comments: 90 days from notification. Proposed date of entry into force: The Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

10. Food Draft Commission Regulation refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health This draft Commission Regulation concerns the refusal of authorisation of six health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health in accordance with Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the

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Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods. (7 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/130 Final date for comments: 60 days from date Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (about a month after adoption approx.) There is a transition period of 6 months.

11. Leather Draft Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards chromium VI compounds The draft Regulation prohibits the placing on the market of leather articles and articles containing leather parts if the content of chromium VI is equal to or greater than 3 mg/kg of the total dry weight of leather in the leather article or the leather parts. The draft Regulation proposes to provide for derogation from the restriction, for consumers who want to resell second-hand articles. (5 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/131 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (about a month after adoption approx.). The proposed date of application is the first quarter of 2015.

12. Short-range devices Draft Commission Implementing Decision amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices This draft Commission Implementing Decision requires Member States to designate and make available on a non-exclusive, non-interference and non-protected basis the frequency bands for the types of short-range

devices, subject to the specific conditions and by the implementation deadline, as laid down in the technical annex. (23 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/132 Final date for comments: 60 days from notification Proposed date of entry into force: The provisions shall apply from 1 April 2014.

13. Children's toys Draft Commission Directive amending, for the purpose of adaptation to technical progress, Appendix C of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys It introduces specific limit values for TCEP, TCPP and TDCP in toys, in order to ensure alignment with the latest scientific evidence and increase children's safety. (5 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/133 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 18 months after adoption

14. Local space heaters Draft Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for local space heaters This draft Commission Regulation sets minimum energy performance, maximum particulate matter emissions, maximum organic gaseous compounds emissions, maximum carbon monoxide emissions, maximum nitrogen oxides emissions and information requirements for local space heaters, as there exists a cost-effective potential to limit their energy consumption and emissions to air. In accordance with Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, products not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to be placed on the EU market. The draft Regulation is based on the findings of two technical,

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environmental and economic studies which have been carried out with stakeholders. (34 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/134 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU. The provision shall apply from 1 January 2018

15. Local space heaters Draft Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of local space heaters The draft Commission Delegated Regulation establishes requirements for the energy labelling of and the provision of product information about local space heaters. The draft Commission Delegated Regulation is based on the findings of two technical, environmental and economic studies which have been carried out with stakeholders. (26 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/135 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification

16. Hazardous substances Draft Commission Regulation amending, for the purposes of introducing statements in Croatian language and its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures The purpose of this draft proposal for a sixth adaptation to technical progress of Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (the CLP Regulation) is to amend Annex VI to the CLP Regulation in order to include updated classifications for substances already subject to harmonised classification and to

include new harmonised classifications. (19 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/EU/136 Final date for comments: 60 days from notification

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

1. Portable heating tolls The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - safety - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances (38 pages, in English). This regulation specifies requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances. G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/601 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation. Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

2. Foot warmers and heating mat The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats This regulation specifies requirements for foot warmers and heating mats. (44 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/602 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

3. Flexible sheet heating elements for room heating The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible

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sheet heating elements for room heating This regulation specifies requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating. (80 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/603 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation. Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

4. Blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances This regulation specifies requirements for blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances. (119 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/604 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

5. Kitchen machines The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances-safety-Part2-14: Particular requirements for Kitchen machines This regulation specifies requirements for Kitchen machines (70 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/605 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation. Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

6. Commercial electric kitchen machines The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) /

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-64: Particular requirements for commercial electric kitchen machines This regulation specifies requirements for commercial electric kitchen machines. (28 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/606 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

7. Heating liquids The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids (This regulation specifies requirements for appliances for heating liquids.58 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/607 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

8. Electric bains-marie The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-50: Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie This regulation specifies requirements for commercial electric bains-marie. (20 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/SAU/608 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of circulation Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of circulation

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MALAYSIA

1. Brake Lining Trade Descriptions (Marking of Replacement Part of Brake Lining) Order 2013 The draft regulation states that replacement part of brake lining that are sold or supplied in Malaysia must conform to the prescribed safety standards and comply with the marking requirements. The safety standards prescribed under this regulation are: - Malaysian Standard MS 1164:2005 - Road Vehicles - Replacement Brake Lining Assemblies and Drum Brake Linings for Power-Driven Vehicles - Specification (First Revision) or; - United Nation Economic Commission for Eruope UNECE Regulation 90 - Uniform provisions concerning the approval of replacement brake lining assemblies, drum brake linings and discs and drums for power-driven vehicles and their trailers. For the purpose of this order, the revised safety standards shall be applicable only to the new batch of replacement part of brake lining manufactured after the revision. (5 pages, in Malay and English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/MYS/36 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: All local manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers shall be given a grace period of not more than twelve months from gazetted date in order to comply with the marking requirement based on the prescribed safety standards for replacement part of brake lining sold/supplied/displayed in the Malaysian market.

NICARAGUA

1. Agricultural inputs Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) 65.05.67:13: "Agricultural inputs. Technical-grade active ingredients, formulated chemical pesticides and related

substances and adjuvants for agricultural use and the primary packaging thereof. Requirements for labels and accompanying booklets") The notified Technical Regulation establishes the information required on the labels of and in the accompanying booklets for formulated chemical pesticides and related substances and adjuvants for agricultural use and the primary packaging thereof, as well as on technical-grade active ingredient (TGAI) identification labels. It applies to products marketed in countries of the Central American region. (29 pages, in Spanish). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/NIC/129 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

PANAMA

1. Petroleum and petroleum products Petroleum and petroleum products. Gasoline oxygenated with anhydrous bioethanol Objective; Scope; Standards for consultation; Definitions; Classification; Requirements; Conformity assessment; Sampling; Testing; Safety and handling; Transport; and References. (5 pages, in Spanish). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/PAN/39 Final date for comments: 4 August 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: 1 September 2013

2. Anhydrous bioethanol blended with unleaded gasoline Anhydrous bioethanol blended with unleaded gasoline for automotive use) Objective; Scope; Standards for consultation; Definitions; Classification; Requirements; Conformity assessment; Sampling; Testing; Reference documents; Safety and handling; and Transport. (6 pages, in Spanish)

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Final date for comments: 4 August 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: 1 September 2013

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

1. Child restraint systems Proposed amendment of safety criteria for a consumer product subject to safety certification The Proposed amendment of safety criteria for child restraint systems subject to safety certification has been revised as follows: - Introduce testing items and testing methods of the ECE R44, European technical standard; - Clarify the scope of items subject to safety certification. (69 pages, in Korean) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KOR/431 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: November 2013 or later

2. Mobile Telecommunications Radio Equipment Partly revision draft of Technical Requirements for the Radio Equipment for Telecommunications Service - Enacting technical requirement of 20MHz bandwidth for mobile telecommunications spectrum in 1710~1745MHz, 1805~1840MHz, 2500~2540MHz, and 2620~2660MHz with methods of OFDMA and SC FDMA; - Revising technical requirement of 5MHz and 10MHz bandwidth for mobile telecommunications spectrum in 1710~1745MHz, 1805~1840MHz, 2500~2540MHz, and 2620~2660MHz with methods of OFDMA and SC FDMA; - Modifying mobile telecommunications spectrum of technical requirement of wireless equipment for WIBRO in order to avoid the interference within the adjacent bandwidth and to revise the condition of unwanted emission of the transmitter; - Following 3GPP standard for the detailed

specification. (35 pages, available in Korean, not in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KOR/432 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: September 2013 or later

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU 1. Electric storage tank water

heaters Requirements on Labelling and Inspection of Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Rating for Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters The Bureau of Energy intends to propose an energy efficiency labelling scheme to regulate the energy performance for electric storage tank water heaters. The proposed labelling scheme applies to both imported products and domestically manufactured products. In addition to the scheme, the proposed technical regulations also specify labelling requirements, the conformity assessment procedures and post-market surveillance actions. Products that fail to conform to the requirements will be prohibited from being sold and placed on the domestic market. This labelling for electric storage tank water heaters, under the authorization of Energy Management Act, will be divided into five grades and shall include the following items: 1. Product name (Electric storage tank water heater); 2. Product model number; 3. Water storage capacity(Liters); 4. Normalized standing loss per 24 h value (kWh/24 h); 5. Energy efficiency rating; 6. Annual electricity consumption (kWh), which is calculated by the Normalized standing loss per 24 h value (kWh/24 h) × 365 days/year; 7. The year and announcement number of the Announcement containing the Criteria for Energy Efficiency Rating of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters used for this (3

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pages in Chinese, English translation available). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/TPKM/136 Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: End 2015

THE STATES OF KUWAIT

1. Basil oil Draft of Technical Regulation for Basil oil This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation concerns basil oil mentioned in clause 3 (definitions). Items related to requirements, packaging, storage & transportation conditions and labelling (items 4, 5,& 6) are compulsory. (12 pages Arabic, 9 pages in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KWT/175 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification.

2. Parsley oil Draft of Technical Regulation for Essential oils: Parsley oil This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation concerns Essential oils: Parsley oil mentioned in clause 3 (definitions). Items related to requirements, specific requirements, packaging, storage & transportation conditions and labelling (items 4,5,6,7,8 & 9) are compulsory. (12 pages Arabic, 9 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KWT/176 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: Six months after publication in official Gazette

3. Cinnamon leaves Draft of Technical Regulation for oil of cinnamon leaves This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation concerns oil of cinnamon leaves mentioned in clause 3 (definitions). Items related to requirements, packaging, and storage & transportation conditions and labelling (items 4, 5, & 6) are

compulsory. (11 pages Arabic, 8 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KWT/177 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: Six months after publication in official Gazette

4. Coriander whole or ground (Powdered) Draft of Technical Regulation for Coriander whole or ground (Powdered) – Specification, This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation concerns with coriander whole or ground (Powdered) mentioned in clause 3 (definitions). Items related to classification, requirements, packaging, storage & transportation conditions and labelling (items 4, 5, 8 & 9) are compulsory. (9 pages in Arabic, 6 pages in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KWT/178 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: Six months after publication in the official Gazette

5. Expiry periods of food products Expiry periods of food products - Part 1: Mandatory expiry periods This Gulf Technical Regulation includes: - Definitions, Requirements, Mandatory expiry periods for food products (meat and meat products;- milk and milk products, baby food products, fresh foods and ready to eat foods). (10 pages in Arabic, and 14 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/KWT/179 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: Six months from date of publication in the official Journal

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SOUTH AFRICA

1. Incandescent lamps VC 9091 – Compulsory Specification for single-capped fluorescent lamps This compulsory specification covers the energy efficiency, safety, performance and interchangebility requirements of single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps and other discharge lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps), intended for general lighting purposes that have a rated wattage up to 60 W, a rated voltage of 100 to 250 V a.c. and 2G7, 2GX7, GR8, 2G10, G10q, GY10g, 2G11, G23, GX23, G24, GX24 and GX32 Edison screw or bayonet lamps. (8 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/ZAF/167 Final date for comments: 60 days from publication date. Proposed date of entry into force: To be announced once comments have been received.

TURKEY

1. Plastic Materials Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Plastic Materials and Articles that are in Contact with Food, 2013 The purpose of this Communiqués to determine the rules to be followed in production, processing and distribution of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. (88 pages, available in Turkish) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/TUR/38 Final date for comments: - Proposed date of entry into force: July 2013

2. Plastic Materials Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on List of Simulants to be Used for Testing Migration of Constituents of Plastic Materials and Articles that are in Contact with Food, 2013 (8 pages, available in Turkish).

G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/TUR/39 Final date for comments: - Proposed date of entry into force: July 2013

3. Substances and Mixtures By-law on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures, 2012, This By-law sets the principles and procedures for manufacturers, importers, downstream users, suppliers and producers of articles regarding classification of substances and mixtures, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, notification of classification and labelling of hazardous substances. Moreover, the rules for establishing a list of substances with their harmonised classifications and labelling and establishing a classification and labelling inventory of substances are defined in this By-law. (1770 pages, available in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/TUR/40 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification. Proposed date of entry into force: This By-law enters into force on the date it is published. However, there is transition period defined in the By-law. Therefore, the obligatory implementation dates for substances and mixtures are 1st January 2015 and 1st June 2016, respectively.

UGANDA

1. Apples DUS.985:2013, Apples - Specification, This Standard applies to fruits of commercial varieties (cultivars) of apples grown from Malus domestica Borkh, of the Rosaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Apples for industrial processing are excluded. (14 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/UGA/335

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Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

2. Passion fruits DUS.1505:2013, Passion fruits - Specification, This working draft standard specifies requirements for the commercial varieties of passion fruits grown from the species Passiflora of the Passifloraceae family to be supplied fresh in the export and local markets, after preparation and packaging. Passion fruits for industrial processing are excluded. (14 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/UGA/336 Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1. Passenger Vessels Accessibility Guidelines We, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), are proposing accessibility guidelines for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that the vessels are readily accessible to and usable by passengers with disabilities. The guidelines would apply to passenger vessels, other than ferries and tenders, permitted to carry more than 150 passengers or more than 49 overnight passengers; ferries permitted to carry more than 99 passengers; and tenders permitted to carry more than 59 passengers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are required to issue accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels

covered by the ADA that are consistent with our guidelines. Passenger vessel owners and operators would not be required to comply with the guidelines until they are adopted by DOT and DOJ as accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the ADA. (59 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/835 Final date for comments: 23 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

2. Laser products Laser Products; Proposed Amendment to Performance Standard The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is proposing to amend the performance standard for laser products to achieve closer harmonization between the current standard and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for laser products and medical laser products, to reduce the economic burden on affected manufacturers, to improve the effectiveness of FDA's regulation of laser products, and to better protect and promote the public health. (19 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/836 Final date for comments: 23 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

3. Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations The Coast Guard proposes to amend its regulations. This proposed subpart would be applicable to foreign Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), floating facilities, and vessels that engage in OCS activities for the first time after the effective date of the regulations. The proposed subpart would also be applicable to newly constructed U.S. MODUs, floating facilities, and

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vessels, excluding offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The proposed regulations would expand the list of national and international explosion protection standards deemed acceptable, as well as add the internationally accepted independent third-party certification system, the IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres, as an accepted method of testing and certifying electrical equipment intended for use in hazardous locations. The proposed regulations would also provide owners and operators of existing U.S. MODUs, floating OCS facilities, and vessels, other than OSVs, that engage in OCS activities and U.S. tank vessels that carry flammable or combustible cargoes the option of choosing between the compliance regime contained in existing regulations. This proposal would support the U.S. Coast Guard's maritime safety mission. (15 pages, in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/837 Final date for comments: 23 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

4. Test Procedures for Electric Motors This notice proposes to clarify aspects of certain U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency regulations related to electric motors. DOE is considering establishing definitions, specifying testing set-up procedures necessary to test, and extending DOE's existing test procedures for electric motors to certain electric motor types that have not been regulated by DOE. These actions are being proposed to clarify the scope of regulatory coverage for electric motors and to ensure accurate and consistent measurements when determining the energy efficiency of various types of electric motors. This notice seeks comment on this proposal and requests comments, data, and other information to assist DOE in deciding whether to finalize or

modify these provisions. (28 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/838 Final date for comments: 9 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined 5. Milk and milk products Increase in Fees for Voluntary Federal Dairy Grading and Inspection Services This final rule increases the fees for voluntary Federal dairy grading and inspection services. The fees will increase 10 percent effective August 2013 and an additional 10 percent effective February 2014. The fees applicable to European Union Health Certification Program derogation requests are unchanged. Dairy grading and inspection services are voluntary and are financed in their entirety through user fees assessed to participants using the program. Despite the adoption of technologies that have improved services, additional changes in operations that enhanced efficiencies, and reduced employee numbers, increases in salaries, technology investments, and general inflation have more than offset savings resulting in the need to increase fees. AMS estimates the fee increase will result in an overall cost increase to the industry of less than $0.0004 per pound of dairy product graded. (4 pages in English) G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/839 Final date for comments: 30 August 2013

6. Tobacco, tobacco products Importer Permit Requirements for Tobacco Products and Processed Tobacco, and Other Requirements for Tobacco Products, Processed Tobacco and Cigarette Papers and Tubes Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, by means of a temporary rule, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is amending its regulations pertaining to permits for importers of

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tobacco products and processed tobacco by extending the duration of new permits from three years to five years. Based on its experience in the administration and enforcement of importer permits over the past decade, TTB believes that it can gain administrative efficiencies and reduce the burden on industry members, while still meeting the purposes of the limited-duration permit, by extending the permit duration to five years. That temporary rule also makes several technical corrections by amending the definition of "Manufacturer of tobacco products" to reflect a recent statutory change, and by amending a reference to the sale price of large cigars to incorporate a clarification published in a prior TTB temporary rule. Finally, the temporary rule published elsewhere in this issue incorporates and reissues TTB regulations pertaining to importer permit requirements for tobacco products, and minimum manufacturing and marking requirements for tobacco products and cigarette papers and tubes, and, as a result, that temporary rule replaces temporary regulations originally published in 1999. The text of the regulations in that temporary rule published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register serves as the text of the proposed regulations. (2 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/840 Final date for comments: 26 August 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

7. Alcohol Reclassification of Specially Denatured Spirits and Completely Denatured Alcohol Formulas and Related Amendments The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to amend its regulations concerning denatured alcohol and products made with industrial alcohol. The proposed amendments would eliminate outdated specially denatured spirits formulas from the regulations, reclassify some specially denatured spirits formulas as

completely denatured alcohol formulas, and issue some new general-use formulas for manufacturing products with specially denatured spirits. The proposed amendments would remove unnecessary regulatory burdens on the industrial alcohol industry as well as TTB, and would align the regulations with current industry practice. The proposed amendments would also make other needed improvements and clarifications, as well as a number of minor technical changes and corrections to the regulations. TTB invites comments on these proposed amendments to the regulations. (18 pages in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/841 Final date for comments: 26 August 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

8. Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the test procedures for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that will be required for the testing of products starting 15 September 2014. DOE is proposing to amend the test procedure to address products with multiple compressors and to allow an alternative method for measuring and calculating energy consumption for refrigerator-freezers and refrigerators with freezer compartments. DOE is also proposing to amend certain aspects of the test procedure in order to ensure better test accuracy and repeatability. Additionally, DOE is soliciting comment on a potential test procedure to measure the energy use associated with making ice with an automatic icemaker. If adopted, that procedure would become effective in conjunction with any parallel energy conservation standards rulemaking that DOE would need to conduct

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pursuant to the six-year review process mandated under Federal law. (67 pages, in English). G/TBT/Notification Number : G/TBT/N/USA/842 Final date for comments: 23 September 2013 Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

To request full text of above notifications, please contact : WTO/TBT ENQUIRY POINT, MALAYSIA

SIRIM Berhad, P.O.Box 7035

40700 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan

Cont./Person : Ms. Salmah Mohd Nordin/Ms Anuja Balachandran Tel. : 03-5544 6909/03-5544 6331

Fax. : 03-5510 6389/5510 8830 E-mail:

salmah_mohd.nordin@sirim.my/ anuja@sirim.my

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