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WTO TBT Notifications Abstract
December 2011
TBT ABSTRACTS FOR THE 12/1/2011 To 12/31/2011
1 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/ARG/266
Country Argentina
Product Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Test Procedures for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps (21 pages,
English).
Title
Proyecto de Resolución del Grupo Mercado Común: "Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR para Fichas y Tomacorrientes" (Draft Common Market Group Resolution: "MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on plugs and socket-outlets") (10 pages, in Spanish)
Contents The notified draft resolution establishes the specific safety requirements for plugs and socket-outlets.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/27/2012
2 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/253
Country Bahrain Product Requirements for breast milk substitutes, ICS: 67
Title Requirements for breast milk substitutes, (6 pages in Arabic, 5 pages in
English).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO 223 "Requirements for breast milk substitutes" under clauses 2.4 as mandatory requirements. These requirements are:
- Declare the following information in a clear, legible and easily read form on each container of the breast-milk substitutes:
• A statement ensuring superiority of breast feeding, to be preceded by the words "Important notice".
• The text of the label and all other information accompanying the product shall be written in the appropriate languages.
• The name of the product "infant formula" - shall be indicating the true nature of the product, in accordance with national usage.
• The sources of protein in the product shall be clearly shown on the label.
• A product which contains either milk or any milk derivatives shall be
labelled "contains no milk or milk products" or an equivalent phrase.
• If cows' milk is the only source of protein, the product may be labelled "Infant Formula" based on cows' milk.
• The label shall have no pictures of infants and women nor any other picture or text which idealizes the use of infant formula.
• The terms "humanized" "maternalized" shall not be used.
• Instructions for appropriate preparation, and a warning about the health hazards of inappropriate preparation, storage and use.
• In addition to the above, the label shall include the following:
– List of ingredients declared in descending order of proportion. – Nutritive value and product ingredients (energy – portion of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals ) per 100 gm or 100 mm. – Information for use. – Storage conditions required. – Batch number, date of production and expiry date in a non-coded manner; provided that the expiry period shall not exceed 18 months as from the date of production.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/8/2012
3 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/254
Country Bahrain Product Low sodium iodized food salt, ICS: 67 Title Low sodium iodized food salt (6 pages, in Arabic 7 pages, in English)
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Low sodium iodized food salt" under clauses 7.1 & 8 (packing & labelling) as mandatory requirements such that the product shall be packed in suitable containers, clean, dry, tightly closed to protect it from contamination. It also describes that the packages shall be made of material impermeable to moisture such as healthy plastics industrial or cardboard lining with parvin. Moreover, the packages shall be made of material which does not affect the properties of salt and do not interact with it.
It describes label requirements such as :
• Product Name in Arabic and trademark and the name of the plant. • Net weight of the packaging. • Statement of the salt-added materials in descending order when used together
with the percentage of iodine added. • A clear manner indicates to iodine fortification. • The type (class) and the source of packaged salt extracted. • The production date (month - year ).
Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/12/2012
4 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/255
Country Bahrain Product Low sodium iodized food salt (6 pages, in Arabic 7 pages, in English)
Title Labelling of Pre-packaged Food Stuffs (14 pages, in Arabic, 9 pages, in
English).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Labelling of Pre-packaged Food Stuffs " under clause 4 and 5 as mandatory requirement. It describes label requirements such as:
• Identification of the true nature of the food and the name of the food shall be specific and not generic.
• List of all ingredients shall be shown on the label in a descending order of ingoing weight proportions at the time of manufacture of such as food stuff.
• Net Contents of packaged food shall be declared in metric system.
• Name and address of manufacturer, distributor, importer, and exporter shall be declared.
• Country of Origin shall be declared on the food container.
• Production & Expiration Date Marking.
• Declaration of a written statement indicating that this food has been treated with ionizing radiation.
Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 7/2/2012
5 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/256
Country Bahrain Product Expiration periods of food products, ICS number: 67.040 Title Expiration periods of food products (21 pages, in Arabic, 22 pages, in English).
Contents This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard
GSO "Expiration periods of food products " under clause 4 as mandatory requirement. It describes label requirements such as:
• Production & expiration dates (Mandatory and Indicative) shall be declared on the label of the package.
• Dates shall be engraved, printed or stamped by irremovable ink directly on the packages or on their original label. There shall not be more than one date of Production or expiration on the same package.
Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/7/2012
6 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/257
Country Bahrain Product Foods for Special Dietary Uses - Low Starch Macaroni - Diet, ICS: 67
Title Foods for Special Dietary Uses - Low Starch macaroni - Diet, (7 pages in
Arabic).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements state in the Gulf Standard GSO "Foods For Special Dietary Uses - Low Starch Macaroni - Diet" under clause 9 (packaging and labelling) as mandatory requirements such that the products shall be packed in suitable containers that preserve the product characteristics and don't allow contamination.
It describes label requirements such as:
- Product name (with a declaration if it is made from protein, bran, whole wheat flour). - Energy in calories. - Nutritional information (Energy - Carbohydrates - Protein - Fibres). - Net weight - Instructions for consumer including calories in serving unit after cooking. - Name of producer, address and trade mark (if available). - Production and expiration dates. - Preparation and storage instructions.
- License number and date from relevant entities.
- Name and address of the source and country of origin - Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For 2/20/2012
Comment
7 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/258
Country Bahrain Product Foods For Special Dietary Uses - Low Caloric Value Jam, ICS: 67 Title Foods For Special Dietary Uses - Low Caloric Value Jam (7 pages, in Arabic).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Foods For Special Dietary Uses - Low Caloric Value Jam" under clause 8 (packaging & labelling) as mandatory requirements such that the product shall be packed in suitable containers that preserve the product characteristics and don't allow contamination. It describes label requirements such as :
- Product name. - List of ingredients. - Nutritional information including calories. - Net weight. - Instructions for consumer and health warning. - Sugar substitutes are used and its percentage. - Name of producer, address and trade mark (if available). - Production & expiration dates. - Preparation and storage instructions. - License number and date from relevant entities.
- Name and address of the source and country of origin. - Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
8 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/259
Country Bahrain Product Food For Special Dietary Uses - Bran bread, ICS: 67
Title Food For Special Dietary Uses - Bran bread (7 pages, in Arabic, 7 pages, in
English).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Food For Special Dietary Uses - Bran bread" under clauses 6.2, 6.3 & 7 (packing & labelling) as mandatory requirements. Such requirements are: the product is packed in polyethylene bags or suitable paper bags; packaging bags shall be clean, dry, never been used and do not affect the natural characteristics of bread. It describes label requirements such as:
- Product name. - Net weight in international units. - Food additives (if used). - Date of production. - Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
9 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/260
Country Bahrain Product Food For Special Dietary Uses - Low calorie chocolate diabetics, ICS: 67
Title Food For Special Dietary Uses - Low calorie chocolate diabetics (7 pages, in
Arabic, 7 pages, in English).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Food For Special Dietary Uses - Low calorie chocolate diabetics" under clauses 8 & 9 (packing & labelling) as mandatory requirements such that the packages shall maintain the quality of the product, clean, free from defects and do not affect the product during storage. It describes label requirements such as :
- Product name, address and trademark, if any. - Guidelines for consumer including calories per unit served. - Year of production - and the expiration date. - Name and address of the source and country of origin. - Sugar substitutes are used and its percentage. - Guidelines for consumer under the guidance of professional health authorities. - Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
10 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/261
Country Bahrain
Product Food For Special Dietary Uses - Low calorie chocolate diabetics (7 pages, in
Arabic, 7 pages, in English).
Title Labelling of pre-packaged substances used in food products industry (5 pages,
in English, 6 pages in Arabic).
Contents This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Labelling of pre-packaged substances used in food products industry "under
clause 5 as mandatory requirement. It describes label requirements such as :
- Substance name - Net contents of the substance. - Name and Address of the manufacturer. - Country of origin. - Genetic Modified Substances or irradiated substances. - Production & expiration dates. - Labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be in Arabic and, where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
11 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/262
Country Bahrain Product Canned Pineapple, ICS: 67.080 Title Canned Pineapple (13 pages, in English).
Contents
This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO " CANNED PINEAPPLE " under clause 9 (labelling) as mandatory requirements. It specifies that:
- The Name of the Food: "pineapple". - The style: "Whole", "Slices", "Spiral Slices" "Whole Slices", "Rings".etc. - The packing medium:"Water", "Juice", the name of the dry sweetener, "Extra Light Syrup" "Light Syrup", "Heavy Syrup" or "Extra Heavy Syrup", "Unsweetened" or "No sugar added" - List of Ingredients: A complete list of ingredients shall be declared on the label in descending order of proportion in accordance with the standard mention in section 2/1 except that dimethyl polysiloxane and water need not be declared.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
12 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/BHR/263
Country Bahrain
Product General Requirements for the materials and articles intended to come into
contact with food, ICS: 67
Title General Requirements for the materials and articles intended to come into
contact with food (8 pages, in Arabic).
Contents This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "General Requirements for the materials and articles intended to come into
contact with food" as mandatory requirements. The draft applies to materials and articles, including active and intelligent food contact materials and articles, which in their finished state:
(a) are intended to be brought into contact with food; or (b) are already in contact with food and were intended for that purpose; or (c) can reasonably be expected to be brought into contact with food or to transfer their constituents to food under normal or foreseeable conditions of use. The draft does not apply to: (a) materials and articles which are supplied as antiques; (b) covering or coating materials, such as the materials covering cheese rinds, prepared meat products or fruits, which form part of the food and may be consumed together with this food;
(c) fixed public or private water supply equipment.
The draft also includes general requirements, labelling and Traceability.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
13 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CAN/351
Country Canada Product Built-in restraint systems and built-in booster seats (ICS: 97.190, 43.040)
Title Proposed amendment to Certain Regulations Made under the Motor Vehicle
Safety Act (20 pages, available in English and French)
Contents
Over the past two decades, the average size of children has increased, but the safety standards for built-in child seats have not kept pace. Recognizing this change, the United States has recently revised its requirements for child seats to account for heavier children in order to improve safety.
This proposal would more closely align Canadian requirements for built-in restraint systems and built-in booster seats with those of the United States, with regard to both performance requirements and testing protocols. Close alignment of regulations would reduce costs to manufacturers, who can then pass on savings to Canadian consumers. In addition, this proposed amendment would align the requirements for built-in child seats with recently proposed amendments for removable child seats.
The proposed amendment introduce the following changes with respect to the current regulations:
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
The amendment seeks to update the Canadian safety standard governing built-in restraint systems and built-in booster seats, as much as possible aligning the Canadian
requirements more closely with those of the United States and maximizing flexibility in testing.
Booster cushions and structure of regulations
The Canadian regulations have always used the expression “booster cushions” in reference to seats used by children to allow them to safely use seat belts. As this term has caused confusion in the past, and with a view to aligning terminology with that of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations, it is proposed that "booster cushion" be replaced with the more common expression “booster seat.” This would affect the title of the following two motor vehicle safety standards: standard No. 210.2, Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions, and standard No. 213.4, Built-in Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Cushions, which would respectively become Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Seats and Built-in Child Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Seats.
It is also proposed that the title of standard No. 210.1 become User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems and Booster Seats.
This proposal would have the effect of restructuring the regulations in order to clarify the intention behind certain requirements by adopting new definitions, rewriting certain parts of the text, replacing certain words, adding clarifications and correcting reference errors.
Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations
A new formulation is proposed for the booster seat quasi-static test in the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations. The test procedure and the apparatus would now be described in Test Method 213.2.
Note: The Department's intention to update the child seat regulations has been part of its regulatory plan since December 2006. An important portion of the new regulations pertaining to child seats designed for larger children has been in effect in Canada since May 2007 by means of successive Interim Orders (notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/199, 199/Rev.1, 199/Rev.1/Add.1, 199/Rev.2, 199/Rev.2/Add.1 and 199/Rev.2/Add.2). An Interim Order allows the Department to temporarily align its requirements with those of another country, in this case the United States. These Interim Orders have given Canadians access to child restraint products accommodating heavier children, which were previously prohibited in Canada.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/9/2012
14 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CHN/859
Country China
Product Wrought aluminium alloy extruded profiles for architecture ICS: 77.150.10, HS: 76042900.
Title National Standard of the P.R.C., Wrought Aluminium Alloy Extruded Profiles for Architecture Part 6: Thermal Barrier Profiles (12 pages, in Chinese).
Contents
Articles 4.5.1.2, 4.5.2.2 of this standard are mandatory, the rest items are recommended. The mandatory contents are the requirements for results of product's constant transverse load test at high temperature, and thermal cycling test of wrought aluminium alloy extruded profiles with thermal barrier for architecture
Last Date
For
Comment 01/28/2012
15 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/COL/166
Country Colombia
Product High pressure seamless cylinders for industrial or medical gas (73.11.00.10.90,
73.11.00.90.00 and 76.13.00.00.00)
Title
Proyecto de Resolución del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo "Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a la información del estampe original y aspecto físico de cilindros sin costuras de alta presión para gases industriales y medicinales, que se importen o se fabriquen nacionalmente para su comercialización o uso en Colombia" (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism issuing the technical regulation governing the original marking and physical appearance of high-pressure seamless cylinders for industrial or medical gas, which are imported or manufactured nationally for marketing or use in Colombia) (23 pages, in Spanish)
Contents
The notified draft Resolution covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Exceptions; Definitions and acronyms; Requirements for cylinders for industrial or medical gas; Reference to Colombian Technical Standards (NTC); Conformity assessment procedure for original cylinder marking; Supplier's declaration of conformity; Elements required for compliance with the technical regulation; Transitional regime; Monitoring and inspection bodies; Ban on the importation and marketing of cylinders; Adulteration of original marking; Manufacturer and importer registration; Annexes; Review and updating; Notification; Period of validity and derogations.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/24/2011
16 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CZE/151
Country Czech Republic
Product Milled cereal products, pasta, bakery products and confectionery products and
pastries.
Title Draft Regulation of 2012 amending Regulation No 333/1997 Coll, which implements Section 18(a), d), h), i), j) and k) of Act No 110/1997 Coll. on food and tobacco products and on amendments to certain related acts in respect of milled cereal
products, pasta, baked goods and confectionery products, and pastries, as amended (10 pages, in Czech).
Contents
The proposed amendment lays down certain supplementary quality requirements, definitions of bakery and confectionery products and conditions for putting products into circulation, and some additional related requirements for the labelling of food intended for the final consumer. These requirements are established in accordance with Article 5 and Article 8 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, under which consumers should be able to make informed choices of food when shopping. Furthermore, consumers must not be misled about the practices used.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/01/2012
17 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CZE/152
Country Czech Republic Product Electricity meters for measuring energy.
Title
Draft - Measure of a General Nature, stipulating metrological and technical requirements for specified measuring devices, including test methods for type approval and verification of specified measuring devices: "electricity meters" (35 pages, in Czech).
Contents This measure of a general nature stipulates metrological and technical requirements for specified measuring devices, including test methods for verifying specified measuring devices, which in this case are electricity meters.
Last Date
For
Comment 03/31/2012
18 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CZE/153
Country Czech Republic Product Laboratory measurement devices for the flow quantity of gas
Title
Draft – General measure establishing metrological and technical requirements for specified measurement devices, including testing methods for the type approval and validation of the specified measurement devices: 'laboratory measurement devices for the flow quantity of gas' (8 pages, in Czech).
Contents
General measure establishing metrological and technical requirements for specified measurement devices, including testing methods for validating the specified measurement devices, which in this case are laboratory measurement devices for the flow quantity of gas.
Last Date
For
Comment 03/31/2012
19 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CZE/154
Country Czech Republic
Product Road motor vehicle tyre pressure gauges, except for pressure gauges used
exclusively for the measurement of tyre pressure by motor vehicle users.
Title
Draft - measure of a general nature, stipulating metrological and technical requirements for specified measuring devices, including test methods for type approval and verification of specified measuring devices: "road motor vehicle tyre pressure gauges, except for pressure gauges used exclusively for the measurement of tyre pressure by motor vehicle users" (14 pages, in Czech).
Contents
This measure of a general nature stipulates metrological and technical requirements for specified measuring devices, including test methods for verifying specified measuring devices, which in this case are road motor vehicle tyre pressure gauges, except for pressure gauges used exclusively for the measurement of tyre pressure by motor vehicle users.
Last Date
For
Comment 03/31/2012
20 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/DOM/127
Country Dominica Product International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 91.100.10
Title
NORDOM 212, Cementos hidráulicos. Determinación de los tiempos de fraguados por el método de la Aguja de Vicat (Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 212: Hydraulic cements. Determination of setting times by the Vicat needle method) (9 pages, in Spanish)
Contents The notified Standard covers the following: Definitions; Equipment; Test conditions; Preparation of cement paste; Procedure; Expression of results; Precautionary measures; and Report.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
21 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/EU/4
Country European Union Product Cosmetics.
Title Draft Commission Implementing Directive amending, for the purpose of
adaptation to technical progress, Annexes II and III to Council Directive
76/768/EEC relating to cosmetic products (9 pages, in English).
Contents The purpose of this draft Directive is to list 27 hair dye substances, recently assessed by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), in Part 1 of Annex III. Based on the latest safety assessment by the SCCS, the draft Directive proposes the
ban of substance HC Red No. 16 in cosmetic products by listing it in Annex II of the Cosmetics Directive. In addition, it amends the current conditions for use for 1-naphthol and resorcinol in Part 1 of Annex III.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/9/2012
22 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/JPN/374
Country Japan Product Gasoline (2710.11.137)
Title Partial revision of the regulation for the Act on the Quality Control of Gasoline
and Other Fuels (1 page, in English).
Contents
The maximum permissible level of oxygen compounds in gasoline will be
revised. -The present level: Ethanol 3 vol% (upper limit); -Oxygen (included in oxygen compounds) 1.3wt% (upper limit); -The proposed level: Ethanol 10vol% (upper limit); -Oxygen (included in oxygen compounds) 3.7wt% (upper limit); The proposed level of oxygen compounds in gasoline is applied to vehicles accepted by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to run on E10.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/25/2012
23 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/JPN/375
Country Japan
Product
Passenger vehicles with a capacity of 10 passengers or less and passenger
vehicles with a capacity of 11 passengers or more (gross vehicle weight of 3.5
tons or less), those are fuelled with gasoline, diesel oil or liquefied petroleum
gas (HS: 87.02, 87.0
Title Revision to Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for the Act
on the Rational Use of Energy (2 pages, in English).
Contents
As the revision of the standards for judgement under the Act on the Rational
Use of Energy, the scope, the standard energy consumption (the energy
consumption efficiency), and the standard method listed in column 4 will be
revised.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/31/2012
24 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/JPN/376
Country Japan Product Radio equipment for a broadcasting system utilizing white space.
Title The Outline of Proposed Amendment to Ministerial Ordinance (1 page, in
English).
Contents To establish technical standards on radio wave properties of transmission
equipment for the broadcasting system utilizing white space.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
25 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/JPN/377
Country Japan Product Detection sensor of moving objects and animal detection notification system.
Title The Outline of Proposed Amendment to Ministerial Ordinance (3 pages in
English)
Contents To amend the regulations for DETECTION SENSOR OF MOVING OBJECTS and ANIMAL DETECTION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
26 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KWT/114
Country Kuwait Product ICS: 67.160.20 Title Flavoured artificial drinks (5 pages available in Arabic, and 3 pages, in English).
Contents
This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation concerns with flavoured artificial drinks which non-carbonated. Items related to requirements, labelling, packaging, storage & transportation conditions and (items 8, 9 & 4) are compulsory. The remaining items are voluntary.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/21/2012
27 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KWT/115
Country Kuwait Product ICS: 67.060 Cereals, pulses and derived products
Title Cereals, pulses and derived products - Macaroni, Spaghetti and Vermicelli (4
pages, in Arabic).
Contents This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation is concerned with Cereals, pulses and derived products - Macaroni, Spaghetti and Vermicelli. Which specifies the definitions of the product, and the quality requirements, sampling, methods of testing, transportation,
storage and labeling.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/21/2012
28 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KWT/116
Country Kuwait Product (ICS: 67.000)
Title Infants Formula and Formula for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants
(32 pages in Arabic, 30 pages in English).
Contents
This Kuwaiti/Gulf draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO/CAC 72 "Infants Formula and Formula for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants" under clause 8 and 10 (packaging and labelling) as mandatory requirements.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/21/2012
29 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KWT/117
Country Kuwait Product ICS: 67.140
Title Cocoa powders (cocoas) and dry mixtures of cocoa and sugars (8 pages, in
Arabic & English).
Contents
This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation is concerned with cocoa powders (cocoas) and dry mixtures of cocoa and sugars, which specifies the definitions of the product, and the quality requirements, sampling, methods of testing, transportation, storage and labelling.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/21/2012
30 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KWT/118
Country Kuwait Product HS 2005, ICS CODE 67.080 Title Mustard Dressing (4 pages, in Arabic).
Contents This Kuwaiti Draft Technical Regulation applies to mustard dressing to be supplied to the consumer and determine the health requirements of the product, packaging, sampling, and testing and data card illustrations.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/21/2012
31 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KWT/119
Country Kuwait Product ICS: 67.200
Title Edible vegetable oils - part 1(20 pages in available in Arabic, & 10 pages, in
English).
Contents
This Kuwaiti draft technical regulation concerns with edible vegetable oils
mentioned in clause 3 (definitions). Items related to characteristics, packaging,
storage & transportation conditions, Methods of examination and tests are
compulsory.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/21/2012
32 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KGZ/27
Country Kyrgyz Republic Product ----
Title This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements for nutrition labelling
stated in GCC Countries as mandatory requirements for the nutrition labelling of
foods and applies to the nutrition labelling of all foods.
Contents
This Technical Regulation establishes the mandatory requirements for creation of necessary conditions in the industrial production of food raw materials and food products. The objects of this technical regulation are food raw materials and the industrial production of food products. The requirements of this technical regulation apply to production of food raw materials and food products irrespective of their form of ownership.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
33 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/MYS/27
Country Malaysia
Product Food and food products and consumer products (HS: Chapters 2 to 24, 49, 61
to 67, 91, 92, 94 to 96) (ICS: Chapters 67 and 97).
Title Trade Description (Definition of 'Halal') Order 2011 (5 pages, in English) and Trade Description (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011 (6 pages, in English)
Contents
a. Trade Description (Definition of Halal) Order 2011
This Order defines the definition of halal according to Hukum Syarak (Islamic Law). The Order prescribes that anyone who describes any food or goods supplied by him as ‘halal’ shall comply with the requirement stipulated under this Order.
Contravention to such requirements is an offence and shall be liable for punishment.
b. Trade Description (Certification and Marking of 'Halal') Order 2011
This Order imposes for certification and marking of the word halal on food and goods which intended to be described as halal. The authorised agency to do certification is Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) and the Islamic Council of each State (MAIN).
For imported products, besides JAKIM and MAIN, certification by recognised halal body as listed in Schedule 2 of this Order is acceptable. Any contravention to the provisions of this Order is an offence and shall be liable for punishment.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
34 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/MEX/222
Country Mexico
Product Storage water heaters for domestic and commercial use (International
Classification for Standards (ICS) code 27.060)
Title
Proyecto de Modificación a la NOM-076-SEMARNAT-1995, Que establece los niveles máximos permisibles de emisión de hidrocarburos no quemados, monóxido de carbono y óxidos de nitrógeno provenientes del escape, así como de hidrocarburos evaporativos provenientes del sistema de combustible, que usan gasolina, gas licuado de petróleo, gas natural y otros combustibles alternos y que se utilizarán para la propulsión de vehículos automotores con peso bruto vehicular mayor de 3,857 kilogramos nuevos en planta (Draft Amendment to Mexican Official Standard NOM-076-SEMARNAT-1995 Establishing the maximum permissible limits for the emission of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides from exhaust pipes and for evaporative hydrocarbons from fuel systems using gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas and other alternative fuels and intended for the propulsion of new motor vehicles of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3,857 kg) (7 pages, in Spanish)
Contents
The notified Standard is binding upon the manufacturers, importers and assemblers of new engines intended for the propulsion of motor vehicles of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3,857 kg and using gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas and other alternative fuels and of new units equipped with this type of engine.
Last Date
For
Comment 6/2/2012
35 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/MEX/223
Country Mexico Product Milk products and combined milk products (ICS 67.100)
Title
PROY-NOM-183-SCFI-2011, Producto lácteo y producto lácteo combinado-Denominaciones, especificaciones fisicoquímicas, información comercial y métodos de prueba (Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-183-SCFI-2011, Milk products and combined milk products - Descriptions, physicochemical specifications, commercial information and test methods) (23 pages, in Spanish).
Contents
This draft Mexican Official Standard covers the various types of milk product and combined milk product marketed in Mexico. The trade descriptions of such products must be consistent with those established in this Standard.
For the purposes of this draft Standard, the products within its scope may not be described using their common names or be given descriptions based on the fundamental characteristics of their composition and nature, or other similar descriptions.
Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-183-SCFI-2011 will cancel and replace Mexican Official Standard NOM-155-SCFI-2003, "Milk, milk formula and combined milk products - Descriptions, physicochemical specifications, commercial information and test methods", published in the Official Journal on 12 September 2003.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/27/2012
36 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/MEX/225
Country Mexico
Product Storage water heaters for domestic and commercial use (International
Classification for Standards (ICS) code 27.060)
Title
PROY-NOM-011-SESH-2011, Calentadores para agua de uso doméstico y comercial que utilizan como combustible Gas L.P. o Gas Natural - Requisitos de seguridad, especificaciones, métodos de prueba, marcado e información comercial (Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-011-SESH-2011, Water heaters for domestic and commercial use fired by liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas - Safety requirements, specifications, test methods, marking, and commercial information) (39 pages, in Spanish)
Contents
Storage heaters and fast recovery tankless heaters must contain an immersion tube or pipe, unless the cold water supply enters through the bottom or lower side of the heater.
Such heaters must have one or more labels attached in a visible place providing the necessary operating information. A permanent identification plate or label, preferably made of a rust-resistant material, must also be stuck, riveted or screwed to the outer body in a visible place.
Last Date
For 02/6/2012
Comment
37 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/NZL/58
Country New Zealand Product 8471, 43.040.10
Title
Draft Standard DR5813.1 Information technology equipment - Energy performance of computers Part 1: Methods of measurement [19 pages, in English] http://www.standards.co.nz/assets/DR_AS_NZS_5813.1.pdf - Draft Standard DR5813.2 Information technology equipment - Energy performance of computers Part 2: Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for computers (31 pages, in English) http://www.standards.co.nz/assets/DR_AS_NZS_5813.2.pdf - Draft Standard DR5815.1 Information technology equipment - Energy performance of computer monitors Part 1: Methods of measurement [12 pages, English] http://www.standards.co.nz/assets/DR_AS_NZS_5815.1.pdf
- Draft Standard DR5815.2 Information technology equipment - Energy performance of computer monitors Part 2: Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) (18 pages, English) http://www.standards.co.nz/assets/DR_AS_NZS_5815.2.pdf
The public comment drafts of these Standards can be viewed on the Standards New Zealand website at the above addresses. The closing dates for comments stated in the draft Standards is for domestic comment only, and can be ignored for the purposes of this notification.
Contents
These are draft Australia/New Zealand Standards proposed for reference in Australian and New Zealand legislation calling up minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for computers and computer monitors with effect from October 2012, and also for reference in Australian and New Zealand legislation calling up mandatory energy performance labelling with effect from April 2013.
New Zealand consulted domestically on the policy case for introducing these products into New Zealand Regulation in November 2011. The Government of New Zealand intends to incorporate these Standards into New Zealand's Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
Comments received in relation to this Notification will be considered alongside the outcomes of consultation with local industry and before final recommendations are put to the New Zealand Cabinet for decision.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
38 TBT
Notification G/TBT/N/PRY/38
No Country Paraguay Product Personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes.
Title
Resolución Mercosur N° 19/11, Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR de Buenas Prácticas de Fabricación para Productos de Higiene Personal, Cosméticos y Perfumes. (Derogación de las Res. GMC N° 92/94 y 66/96) (MERCOSUR Resolution No. 19/11, MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on Good Manufacturing Practices for Personal Hygiene Products, Cosmetics and Perfumes. (Repeal of MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolutions Nos. 92/94 and 66/96)) (36 pages, in Spanish)
Contents
The notified regulation establishes the procedures and practices that are to be applied by manufacturers in order to ensure that the facilities, methods, processes, systems and controls used in the manufacture of personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes are of a high enough standard to guarantee the quality of these products.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
39 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/PRY/39
Country Paraguay Product Medical products and in vitro diagnostic products.
Title
Resolución Mercosur N° 20/11, Reglamento Técnico Mercosur de Buenas Prácticas de Fabricación de Productos Médicos y Productos para Diagnóstico de uso In Vitro (Derogación de las Res. GMC N° 04/95, 38/96, 65/96 y 131/96) (MERCOSUR Resolution No. 20/11, MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on good manufacturing practices for medical products and in vitro diagnostic products (Repeal of MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolutions Nos. 04/95, 38/96, 65/96 and 131/96)) (21 pages, in Spanish)
Contents
The notified Technical Regulation establishes manufacturing requirements for medical products and in vitro diagnostic products. The requirements concern good manufacturing practices (GMP) relating to the methods and monitoring procedures used in the design, purchase, manufacture, packaging, labelling, storage, distribution and installation of medical products and in vitro diagnostic products, and the technical assistance provided in respect of such products. The requirements seek to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the products concerned.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
40 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/PRY/40
Country Paraguay
Product Personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes.
Title
Resolución Mercosur N° 24/11, Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR sobre lista de sustancias que los productos de higiene personal, cosméticos y perfumes no deben contener, excepto en las condiciones y con las restricciones establecidas. (Derogación de la Res. GMC N° 46/10) (MERCOSUR Resolution No. 24/11, MERCOSUR Technical Regulation establishing the list of substances that are not to be used in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes, except subject to certain conditions and restrictions. (Repeal of MERCOSUR Common Market Group Resolution No. 46/10)) (43 pages, in Spanish)
Contents The notified Regulation lists the substances that may be used alone or in combination with each other provided that the sum thereof does not exceed the maximum permitted level for each substance.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
41 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/PRY/42
Country Paraguay Product Cement
Title
Decreto N° 7.719 Por el cual se amplía el plazo establecido en el Artículo 3° del Decreto N° 5.515 del 25 de noviembre de 2010 "Por el cual se deroga el Decreto N° 5.094/10 y se suspenden los Artículos 1°, 5°, 6° y 7° del Decreto N° 18.352/02 y se establece el mecanismo de importación de cementos (Decree No. 7719 Extending the time-period established in Article 3 of Decree No. 5515 of 25 November 2010 Repealing Decree No. 5094/10 and suspending Articles 1, 5, 6 and 7 of Decree No. 18352/02 and establishing the cement import mechanism") (1 page, in Spanish).
Contents Extends the time period established in Decree No. 5515 by 180 days.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
42 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/PRY/43
Country Paraguay Product Plugs and socket outlets
Title Proyecto de Resolución MERCOSUR N° 01/11, Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR para fichas y tomacorrientes (Draft MERCOSUR Resolution No. 01/11: MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on plugs and socket-outlets)
Contents
For the purposes of the notified Technical Regulation, "plugs and socket-outlets" mean fixed or portable devices, for a.c. only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or
outdoors.
Mark of conformity certification (ISO System No. 5) is mandatory for the plugs and socket-outlets covered by this Technical Regulation.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/9/2012
43 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/PRY/44
Country Paraguay Product Sunscreens
Title Resolución MERCOSUR N° 08/11, Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR sobre Protectores Solares en Cosméticos (MERCOSUR Resolution No. 08/11: MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on sunscreens in cosmetics)
Contents The notified Regulation establishes definitions, technical requirements, labelling requirements and effectiveness assessment methods for sunscreen products and multi-functional products.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/9/2012
44 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/QAT/257
Country Qatar Product Foods for Special dietary Uses - Low caloric value jam (ICS: 67.180.10 ) Title Foods for Special dietary Uses - Low caloric value jam (6 pages in Arabic).
Contents
This draft Technical Regulation is concerned with Foods for Special dietary Uses - Low caloric value jam, definitions, requirements, essential composition ,quality factors, classification of defectives, microbiological limits, metal contaminants, storage and labelling.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
45 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/QAT/258
Country Qatar Product Dried sour cherries specification (ICS: 67.080) Title Dried sour cherries specification (5 pages in English and Arabic)
Contents This draft Technical Regulation is concerned with dried sour cherries, obtained from fruits of the sour cherry tree (prunus cerasus L.) for human consumption
Last Date
For 02/14/2012
Comment
46 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/QAT/259
Country Qatar Product Quick frozen cauliflower (ICS: 67.080) Title Quick frozen cauliflower (11 pages in Arabic, 12 pages in English)
Contents
This draft Technical Regulation is concerned with quick frozen cauliflower of the species Brassica oleraces L.var. botrytis L. and which prepared for direct consumption without further processing, except for repacking (if required), definitions, presentation, requirements, sampling, method of test and examination, packaging, transportation, storage and labelling.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
47 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/QAT/260
Country Qatar Product Canned Pineapple (ICS: 67.080) Title Canned Pineapple (13 pages, in English).
Contents
This draft Technical Regulation is concerned with Canned Pineapple " under clause 9 (labelling) as mandatory requirements. It specifies that:
- The Name of the Food: "pineapple". - The style: "Whole", "Slices", "Spiral Slices" "Whole Slices", "Rings".etc. - The packing medium: "Water", "Juice", the name of the dry sweetener, "Extra Light Syrup" "Light Syrup", "Heavy Syrup" or "Extra Heavy Syrup", "Unsweetened" or "No sugar added". List of Ingredients: A complete list of ingredients shall be declared on the label in descending order of proportion in accordance with the standard mention in section 2/1 except that dimethyl polysiloxane and water need not be declared.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/14/2012
48 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/QAT/261
Country Qatar
Product Technical Regulation for General Requirements for the materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food (ICS: 67.100)
Title Technical regulation for General Requirements for the materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food (6 pages, in English) Contents This draft technical regulation is concerned with General Requirements for the
materials and articles intended to come into contact with food which specifies
the definitions of the product, and the quality requirements, traceability and
labelling.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
49 TBT
Notification
No G/BT/N/KOR/340
Country Republic of Korea Product Motor Vehicles Title Draft amendment of enact "Motor Vehicle Safety Act", available in Korean
Contents The following amendments will be made in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act in
Korea. When for sale the automobile, must contain the operation manual
written in Korean language.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/2/2012
50 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KOR/341
Country Republic of Korea Product Motor Vehicles Title The following amendments will be made in KMVSS;
Contents
The following amendments will be made in KMVSS;
1. BAS (brake assistance system) and ABS (Anti-lock brake system) for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and special purpose vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less shall be installed (expected effective date: 25.5.2012 for new model, 31.12.2013 for existing model).
2. Side marker lamp for motor vehicle will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.91. (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation)
3. Passing beam assistance system and night vision system can be applied (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation).
4. Manoeuvrability (minimum turning radius) for motor vehicles will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.107 (expected effective date: 25.5.2012).
5. Headlamps and all lighting devices including retro-reflector of motor cycles will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.3, 19, 38, 50, 53 (expected effective date: 25.5.2012 for new model, 24.11.2012 for existing model)
6. Criteria of luminous intensities of various mode of AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) will be harmonized with ECE R.123.( expected effective date : at the time of promulgation)
7. Speed limitation device for passenger vehicles of commercial vehicles and special purpose vehicles of exceeding GVW 3.5 ton will be harmonized with ECE regulation R.89 (expected effective date: passenger vehicle of exceeding GVW 5ton, commercial vehicle, special purpose vehicles of exceeding GVW 3.5ton : 25.5.2012, passenger vehicle of GVW 5.0 ton or less : 25.11.2012)
8. Net power will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.89 (expected effective date : 01.01.2013 for new model, 31.12.2013 for existing model)
9. Bumper will be harmonized with ECE regulation No. 42 (expected effective date: at time of promulgation)
10. Exemption condition of flat front vehicles in Pedestrian safety will be harmonized with GTR No.9 (Expected effective date: at time of promulgation).
Last Date
For
Comment 2/2/2012
51 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KOR/342
Country Republic of Korea Product Motor Vehicles Title Draft amendment of "Ordinance and Regulation of Motor Vehicle Control Act".
Contents
The following amendments will be made in Ordinance and Regulation of Motor Vehicle Control Act in Korea.
Ordinance amendment:
Enforcement the self-certification system of automobile parts about 5 items(article 8-2):
1.Brake horse, 2.Head lamp, 3.Seat belt, 4.Rear reflex reflector, 5.Rear under ride protection device
Introduction of CNG tank (high pressure fuel tank and valve etc.) periodic inspection system
Regulation amendment:
For enforcement automobile parts self-certification system, The following procedures will be made (from article 40-4 to article 40-9).
1. Registration of Automobile parts manufacturer 2. Ensure the test facilities of 5 items 3. Marking the self-certification symbol
4. Notice of the specification about each parts 5. Compliance and Defect test(survey)
* Expected effective date : 25/11/2011 (6 months after promulgation)
For enforcement CNG tank periodic inspection, The following procedures will be
made (from article 57-14 to article 57-20)
1. Inspection institute 2. Inspection contents and items 3. Inspection results(pass: marking, non-pass: re-inspection or distruction)
* Expected effective date: 25/11/2011
Obligation of registration for not more than 50cc(engine displacement) motor cycle.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/12/2011
52 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KOR/343
Country Republic of Korea
Product Telecommunication equipment (HS: 8443, 8471, 8472, 8504, 8517, 8519,
8521, 8525, 8527, 8528)
Title Public Notification of Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Communications
Equipment (75 pages, available in Korean)
Contents
Conformity Assessment system for Broadcasting Communications Equipment - RRA Public Notice No. 2011-15 will be amended partially about the object including electrical appliances and process for conformity assessment according to separation of regulations on EMC & Safety between KCC and MKE.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/02/2012
53 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/KOR/344
Country Republic of Korea
Product This regulation applies to lamp holders S14 intended for building-in as well as
for independent lamp holders for use with linear incandescent lamps for general
lighting service (GLS).
Title Amendment of the Enforcement Regulation of the Cosmetic Act (13, 23, 26
pages, available in Korean)
Contents
Article 7 (Standards on quality control): to set standards in Attachment 1 and 2 for marketing authorization holders on quality control and safety control after the product is manufactured and marketed.
Article 19 (Labeling on package): despite the labeling requirements provided in the Article 10 of the Act, in the case of cosmetic no more than ten millilitres or ten grams, only name of the product and the marketing authorization holder and the price can be displayed on the primary or secondary package. Article 23 (Subject of verification of labeling or advertisement): labeling or advertisement that the Commissioner of KFDA believes it needs verification, due to concerns that the labeling or advertisement could deceive or mislead consumers.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/22/2012
54 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SAU/262
Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 23.080; 91.140.10
Title
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-51: Particular requirements for stationary circulation pumps for heating and service water installations (12 pages, in English).
Contents This regulation handles the particular requirements for stationary circulation
pumps for heating and service water installations.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
55 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SAU/263
Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 29.140.10
Title The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO) / MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - Part 1: General
requirements and tests (35 pages, in English).
Contents This regulation specifies general requirements and tests for MISCELLANEOUS
LAMPHOLDERS.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
56 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SAU/264
Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 29.140.10
Title The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO) / MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - Part 2-2: Particular
requirements - Connectors for LED-modules (11 pages, in English).
Contents This regulation specifies the safety requirements for Connectors for LED-
modules.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
57 TBT G/TBT/N/SAU/265
Notification
No Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 29.140.10
Title The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO) / MISCELLANEOUS LAMPHOLDERS - Part 2: Particular
requirements - Section 1: Lamp holders S14 (9 pages, in English).
Contents This regulation applies to lamp holders S14 intended for building-in as well as
for independent lamp holders for use with linear incandescent lamps for general
lighting service (GLS).
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
58 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SAU/266
Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 29.140 .40
Title The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO) / LUMINAIRES - Part 2-20: Particular requirements -
Lighting chains. (21 pages, in English).
Contents This regulation specifies requirements for lighting chains fitted with series- or
parallel- or a combination of series/parallel-connected incandescent lamps for
use either indoors or outdoors.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
59 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SAU/267
Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 13.120, 97.040.50
Title The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality
Organization (SASO) / Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2-17: Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-17.
Contents This regulation specifies the Safety requirements for Blankets, Pads, Clothing
And Similar Flexible Heating Appliances.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
60 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SAU/268
Country Saudi Arabia Product ICS: 97.080
Title Proposed amendment of part 2 of the Trade Metrology Act no 77 of 1973. (9 pages in English)
Contents This regulation handles the particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum
cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/20/2012
61 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/ZAF/145
Country South Africa
Product Weighing instruments (Scales, balances and other weighing instruments) HS:
90.16, ICS: 17.060 Balances of a sensitivity of 50mg or better, with or without
mass pieces
Title Proposed amendment of part 2 of the Trade Metrology Act no 77 of 1973. (9
pages in English)
Contents This proposed amendment deletes text in Part II and replaces it with new text.
Several regulations are deleted.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/15/2012
62 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/SWE/117
Country Sweden Product Tattoo ink Title Ordinance regarding tattoo ink (3 pages in Swedish).
Contents
Prohibition of professional use and placing on the Swedish market of tattoo ink that contains microbiological impurities or has carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic, or other properties leading to that they pose a risk to the health of persons and the environment. There is also an obligation for manufacturers and those that professionally place tattoo ink on the Swedish market to notify their production or placing on the market of such products to the MPA and to ensure labelling of packs/containers or the documentation.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/10/2012
63 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/CHE/140
Country Switzerland Product Human and veterinary medicines
Title Ordinance on the simplified authorization procedure and the reporting
obligation for medicines (2 pages, available in German and French).
Contents
Partial revision of the Ordinance on the simplified authorization procedure and the reporting obligation for medicines (VAZV). The VAZV contains the essential implementation instructions for Art. 14 let. f of the Law on Therapeutic Products (LTP). The VAZV includes rules regarding admission and simplified authorization of medicines as so-called orphan drugs (important drugs for rare diseases: Art. 14 para. 1 let. f LTP). It also outlines rules on the simplified authorization procedure for medicines with known active ingredients, hospital preparations, and drugs that are manufactured using a formula recognized by the Agency.
Major proposed revisions are as follows:
To introduce a few minor adjustments to the criteria for the designation of a medicinal product as an orphan medicinal product;
To maintain alignment with the latest revision of the LTP entered in force on 1 October 2010
To establish rules on the simplified authorization procedure for radiopharmaceuticals with well-established use.
Last Date
For
Comment 03/2/2012
64 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/TPKM/116
Country Taiwan Product Motorcycle tyres (HS/CCCN 4011.40.00.00.1)
Title Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (2 pages in Chinese, English
translation available)
Contents In order to protect consumers’ health, the BSMI proposes that motorcycle tyres, both domestically manufactured and imported, be subject to mandatory inspection.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
65 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/TPKM/117
Country Taiwan Product Three-wheeled motorcycles (HS 8711)
Title Public Notice under the Vehicle Safety Testing Directions (4 pages in Chinese,
English translation available).
Contents
Three-wheeled motorcycles of categories L2 and L5 should comply with the following requirements: specification of motorcycle, installation of lighting, installation of audible warning devices, the passenger hand-holds, audible warning devices, installation of devices for indirect vision, driver operated controls, devices for indirect vision, filament lamps, gas-discharge headlamps, direction indicators,
front fog lamps, reversing lamps, front position lamps, rear position lamps, stop lamps, reflex reflectors, dynamic braking, ABS system, headlamps, rear fog lamps, electromagnetic compatibility.
Last Date
For
Comment 2/12/2012
66 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/TGO/1
Country Togo Product Reinforcing bars
Title
Arrêté interministériel N° 12/09/MIAT/MEF/MTPT/MDPRCPSP du 27 juillet 2009 portant réglementation de la fabrication et de l'importation des fers à béton en République Togolaise (Interministerial Order No. 12/09/MIAT/MEF/MTPT/MDPRCPSP of 27 July 2009 governing the manufacture and importation of reinforcing bars in the Togolese Republic) (5 pages, in French)
Contents
The notified Order establishes Togolese requirements for the manufacture, entry, circulation, holding, importation, sale, and free distribution of reinforcing bars and their physical and mechanical characteristics.
Article 2 of the Order establishes the diameter in millimetres of reinforcing bars produced, imported and sold in the Togolese Republic.
Article 3 establishes the physical characteristics and permitted tolerances for the categories of reinforcing bars mentioned in Article 2.
Article 4 establishes the permitted mechanical characteristics for all the categories of reinforcing bars mentioned in Article 2.
The other articles establish conformity control methods and requirements for manufacturers and importers of reinforcing bars.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
67 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/UGA/187
Country Uganda Product Food contaminants
Title FDUS 738, General standard for contaminants and toxins in food and feed (2nd
Edition) (47 pages, in English).
Contents
This standard contains the main principles which are recommended in dealing
with contaminants and toxins in food and feed, and lists the maximum levels
and associated sampling plans of contaminants and natural toxicants in food
and feed. Last Date 2/7/2012
For
Comment
68 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/UGA/189
Country Uganda Product Construction materials, 91.100 Title FDUS 849 Specification for stabilized soil blocks (28 pages, in English).
Contents This Final Draft Standard specifies the requirements for stabilized soil blocks
using cement and/or lime for use in general construction.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/7/2012
69 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/UGA/190
Country Uganda Product Solar energy engineering, 27.160
Title FDUS 853, Code of practice for solar water heating systems - Design,
installation, testing, repair and maintenance (172 pages, in English).
Contents This Final Draft Standard provides recommendations for solar water heating
systems having collectors with liquid heat transfer media for heating water to
help ensure adequate operation and safety.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
70 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/UKR/64
Country Ukraine
Product Products containing genetically modified organisms or produced from their use
and put into circulation
Title The draft Law on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On the State Biosafety System for creating, testing, transportation and use of genetically modified organisms", (3 pages, in Ukrainian).
Contents
The draft Law establishes requirements for the entities to make a written declaration of products containing GMOs or produced from their use for the first and further circulation of such products. This declaration shall contain the state registration number of the product and name of the State GMOs Register, which ensures proper identification of the product.
The draft law also defines the functions of the Scientific and methodological centre for GMOs testing (scientific and methodological coordination of GMOs testing laboratories and reference (arbitration) laboratory in GMOs testing).
Last Date
For
Comment 01/12/2012
71 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/ARE/92
Country United Arab Emirates Product ICS: 91.100 Construction materials
Title UAE GCC draft technical regulation for Portland Cement (18 pages in Arabic,
and 14 pages in English)
Contents This draft technical regulation is concerned with regulation for Portland Cement,
which specifies the definitions of the product, and the quality requirements,
Composition, sampling, methods of testing.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/12/2012
72 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/ARE/93
Country United Arab Emirates Product ICS: 67.080
Title UAE GCC draft technical regulation for Dried and ground Lime Fruits (8 Pages in
English, 8 pages in Arabic).
Contents This draft technical regulation is concerned with regulation for Dried and ground Lime Fruits, which specifies the definitions of the product, and the quality requirements, sampling ,methods of testing, transportation , storage and labeling.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
73 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/ARE/94
Country United Arab Emirates
Product
This draft technical regulation is concerned with regulation for Dried and ground
Lime Fruits, which specifies the definitions of the product, and the quality
requirements, sampling ,methods of testing, transportation , storage and
labelling
Title UAE GCC draft technical regulation for Guidelines on nutritional labelling (12
Pages in English, 13 pages in Arabic).
Contents This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements for nutrition labelling stated in GCC Countries as mandatory requirements for the nutrition labelling of foods and applies to the nutrition labelling of all foods.
Last Date
For
Comment 02/14/2012
74 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/GBR/23
Country United Kingdom Product Articles of precious metal. Title The Legislative Reform (Hallmarking) Order 2012 (3 pages, in English).
Contents
The key provision in the Order will amend the Hallmarking Act 1973 so as to widen the scope of the hallmarking operations of the UK Assay Offices to as to enable the setting up of overseas operations. The Offices will thus have the opportunity, currently denied them, to hallmark in locations other than in the UK.
We are therefore proposing to amend section 2(1) of the Hallmarking Act which defines the meaning of approved hallmarks by adding a further alternative in relation to marks struck outside the United Kingdom by an Assay Office. These marks are to be struck in the same manner as if carried out in the UK but with an assay office mark approved by the BHC. This will enable the Assay offices to mark offshore if they so wish.
We are also proposing to make related changes to the Hallmarking Act as follows:
- providing sponsors and manufacturers with a wider choice of sponsors' marks than the 1973 Act currently allows (Section 3(3));
- permitting articles of silver, gold and platinum to be coated with platinum without having to obtain the consent in writing of the relevant Assay Office (Section 5(5));
- making provision for the British Hallmarking Council to authorise an Assay Office to carry on its business outside the UK (Section 13(2)(e)).
Last Date
For
Comment 03/9/2012
75 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/USA/657
Country United State Of America Product Crops and livestock (HS 0207; ICS: 07.080, 65.100, 67.020, 67.040, 67.120)
Title National Organic Program; Proposed Amendments to the National List of
Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Crops, Livestock and Processing) (6 pages,
in English). Contents
Last Date
For
Comment 01/09/2012
76 TBT
Notification G/TBT/N/USA/663
No Country United State Of America Product Fois gras (ICS: 65.020) Title Force Fed Birds (7 pages, in English)
Contents This bill, commencing 1 July 2012, prohibits a person from force feeding a bird
for the purpose of enlarging the birds liver beyond normal size, and prohibits a
product from being sold in California if it is the result of force feeding of a bird.
Last Date
For
Comment ----
77 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/USA/664
Country United State Of America Product Airplane propellers (HS 8803; ICS 49.020, 49.050) Title Critical Parts for Airplane Propellers (5 pages, in English)
Contents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend the airworthiness standards for airplane propellers. This action would define what a propeller critical part is, require the identification of propeller critical parts by the manufacturer, and establish engineering, manufacture, and maintenance processes for those parts. The intended effect of this proposal is to ensure the continued airworthiness of propeller critical parts by requiring a system of processes to identify and manage these parts throughout their service life. Adopting this proposal would eliminate regulatory differences between part 35 and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) propeller critical parts requirements, thereby simplifying airworthiness approvals for exports.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/30/2012
78 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/USA/665
Country United State Of America
Product Greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards (ICS: 13.020, 13.040,
43.080, 43.100, 75.160)
Title 2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards (567 pages, in English)
Contents
EPA and NHTSA, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are issuing this joint proposal to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-2025. This proposal extends the National Program beyond the greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy standards set for model years 2012-2016. On 21 May 2010, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum requesting that NHTSA and EPA develop through notice and comment rulemaking a coordinated National Program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-2025. This proposal, consistent with the President's request, responds to the country's critical need to address global
climate change and to reduce oil consumption. NHTSA is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act, and EPA is proposing greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. These standards apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles, and represent a continued harmonized and consistent National Program. Under the National Program for model years 2017-2025, automobile manufacturers would be able to continue building a single light-duty national fleet that satisfies all requirements under both programs while ensuring that consumers still have a full range of vehicle choices. EPA is also proposing a minor change to the regulations applicable to MY 2012-2016, with respect to air conditioner performance and measurement of nitrous oxides.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/30/2012
79 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/USA/666
Country United State Of America
Product Closed captioning of internet protocol-delivered video programming (ICS:
33.020, 33.030)
Title Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming:
Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video
Accessibility Act of 2010 (28 pages, in English).
Contents
In this document, the Commission proposes rules to implement provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 ("CVAA") that mandate rules for closed captioning of certain video programming delivered using Internet protocol ("IP"). The Commission seeks comment on rules that would apply to the distributors, providers, and owners of IP-delivered video programming, as well as the devices that display such programming.
Last Date
For
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80 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/USA/667
Country United State Of America Product Meat and poultry products (HS 0207; ICS: 67.120) Title Prior Label Approval System: Generic Label Approval (17 pages, in English).
Contents
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat and poultry products inspection regulations to expand the circumstances in which FSIS will generically approve the labels of meat and poultry products. The Agency also is proposing to combine the regulations that provide for the approval of labels for meat products and poultry products into a new CFR part.
Last Date 02/3/2012
For
Comment
81 TBT
Notification
No G/TBT/N/USA/669
Country United State Of America Product High density discharge lamps, test procedures (HS 9405; ICS: 19.080, 29.140)
Title Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial
Equipment: Test Procedures for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps (21 pages,
English)
Contents
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish its test procedures for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended. The proposed test procedures are based on industry standard procedures and practices already established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), and the International Commission on Illumination (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE)). The proposed test procedures would include measurement of parameters to enable calculation of lamp efficacy (in lumens per watt or lm/W), and would also provide for the efficiency measurement of directional lamps using center beam intensity (in candelas) and beam angle. The proposed procedures would also measure lumen maintenance (i.e., the fraction or percentage of lamp light output relative to initial output, over time) at 40 per cent and 70 per cent of rated lamp lifetime. Correlated color temperature (CCT) and color rendering index (CRI) would also be measured as potential means to delineate equipment classes for HID lamps. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) also discusses DOE's conclusion that HID lamps do not operate or use energy in standby mode or off mode. Therefore, DOE does not propose test procedures for these modes.
Last Date
For
Comment 01/19/2012
