ORGANIZATION - Bureau of Indian Standards · 6934.5-91, ISO 10544-92, ISO 6935-2-91, ISO 10144-91. 9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/COL/20/Add.5 10 November 2005

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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original: Spanish

NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 9 November 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Colombia.

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The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that Ministry of Mines and Energy Resolution No. 18 0498 of 29 April 2005 "Partly amending Resolution No. 18 0398 of 2004", notified in document G/TBT/N/COL/20/Add.4 of 4 May 2005, has been clarified by Ministry of Mines and Energy Resolution No. 181419 of 1 November 2005.

Text available from: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Regulation Department National Notification Authority Contact person: Daniel Hector Rico R. Calle 28 No. 13A - 15, cuarto piso Bogotá, D.C.

Colombia Tel.: (+571) 606-7676, Ext.1690 Fax: (+571) 241-0480 E-mail: [email protected]

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Add.2 24 November 2005

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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original: English

NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 21 November 2005 is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Brazil.

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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency – Anvisa – and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Rev.1, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (HS 180600), has been adopted as Resolution number 264, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 264 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18823&word= (available in Portuguese)

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Add.2/Corr.11 25 November 2005

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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

NOTIFICATION

Corrigendum The following communication, dated 24 November 2005 is being circulated at the request of the Secretariat.

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Please note that the information contained in G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Add.2, dated 23 November 2005, was related to G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Rev.1/Add.1. Consequently, G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Add.2 is null and void.

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Rev.1/Add.12 25 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 21 November 2005, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Brazil.

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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency – Anvisa – and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Rev.1, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa (HS 180600), has been adopted as Resolution number 264, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 264 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18823&word= (available in Portuguese)

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2 This document replaces document G/TBT/N/BRA/115/Add.2, which was issued erroneously in

English only.


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NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 31 October 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Colombia.

_______________ The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that Article 19 of Resolution No. 0485 of 25 February 2005 of the Ministry of Social Welfare, notified in document G/TBT/N/COL/31/Add. 2 of 6 April 2005, has been amended, pursuant to Resolution No. 03581 of 12 October 2005 of the Ministry of Social Welfare, to "provide that compliance with the Technical Regulation on the Labelling and Marking Requirements for Packaged Food and Raw Materials for Food for Human Consumption shall be mandatory as of 15 January 2006". Text available from: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Regulation Department National Notification Authority Contact person: Daniel Hector Rico R. Calle 28 No.13A - 15, cuarto piso Bogotá, D.C. Colombia Tel.: (+571) 606-7676, Ext.1690 Fax: (+571) 241-0480 E-mail: [email protected]

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/ARG/151/Add.7 10 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 7 November 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Argentina.

_______________ Please be advised that Joint Resolution No. 18/2005 of the Department of Industry (SSI) and No. 21/2005 of the Department of Trade Policy and Management (SSPGC) provides that:

“...Article 1 — With a view to implementing the provisions of Article 4 of Resolution No. 153 of 26 July 2005 of the SECRETARIAT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SICPME) of the MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND PRODUCTION, a first implementation stage is hereby established for these requirements for a period of NINETY (90) days as of the entry into force of this Resolution, during which the placing on the market in national territory of new domestically produced or imported bicycle inner tubes and tyres shall be conditional upon compliance with the requirements set out in Argentine Standards Institute (IRAM) standards Nos. 113330 and 40025, with the exception of the following: (a) The "tread durability" requirement under paragraph 3.7 of both standards, and (b) The "traceability" requirement under paragraph 4.1(d) of IRAM Standard No. 113330, paragraph 4.1(c) of IRAM Standard No. 40025 and paragraph 1(c) of Annex I to Resolution No. 153/05 of the SECRETARIAT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SICPME), with regard to the code or number of the Certificate of compliance with essential safety requirements (C.C.R.E.S.). Article 2 — As of the end of the period provided for in Article 1 of this Resolution, a mandatory certificate of compliance with essential safety requirements covering all of the stipulations in IRAM Standards Nos. 113330 and 40025 shall be required for the marketing of new bicycle inner tubes and tyres in national territory...” Texts available at:

Website: http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/notific_arg_2004.htm E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (+54) 11 4349-4072


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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/ARG/166/Add.2 10 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION


_______________ Please be advised that, pursuant to Resolution No. 1539/2005 of the Ministry of Health and the Environment (MSA), it has been decided to defer the entry into force of Resolution MSA No. 1088/2004 (G/TBT/N/ARG/166) and subsequent Resolution No. 579/05 (G/TBT/N/ARG/166/Add.1) for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days starting from the date of expiry of the time period provided for in Article 1 thereof.

Notified texts available from: Website: http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/notific_arg_2004.htm E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (+54) 11 4349-4072

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/CRI/14/Add.1 23 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 21 November 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Costa Rica.

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The Government of Costa Rica hereby advises that the list of permitted additives for the marketing of fruit juices and nectars in Table 4 "List of Permitted Additives and Maximum Allowable Dose" of the Technical Regulation on Fruit Juices and Nectars of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Trade, notified in document G/TBT/N/CRI/14 of 20 October 2004, has been expanded. Text available from:

Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Trade (MEIC) Regulatory Improvement and Technical Regulation Directorate TBT Enquiry Point San José, Costa Rica Tel.: (+506) 235-2700, Ext. 206 Fax: (+506) 297-1439 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.reglatec.go.cr

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/ARM/24 16 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION

The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6.

1. Member to Agreement notifying: REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: National Institute of Standards of the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development Komitas 49/2 Yerevan, 375051 Republic of Armenia

Tel.: (+37410) 237020 Fax.: (+37410) 285620 E-mail: [email protected] Enquiry Point E-mail: [email protected] Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

WTO Notification Agency in the Republic of Armenia 5, Mkrtchyan Yerevan, 375010 Republic of Armenia

Tel.: (+37410) 543981 Fax: (+37410) 543983 E-mail: [email protected]

3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ X ], 5.7.1 [ ], other:

4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Types of roles designed for concrete strengthening: -hardened steel, -carbon steel, -round compartment,


-with diameter less than 14mm, -non-smoothed and non-imposed wire made from carbon steel, -up to 0.25% and 0.6% or more carbon mass included, -and others.

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft Decree of the Government of the Republic of Armenia on the approval of the technical regulation on the steel products provided for concrete strengthening. (16 pages, in Armenian)

6. Description of content: Technical regulation sets out requirements designed for marking, packaging, transportation, storing, description of safety indexes of steel products provided for concrete strengthening, and conformity assessment procedures.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The technical regulation was developed pursuant to the WTO Agreement on TBT and the provisions of Articles 8 of the RA Law on Standardization, To protect human life and health.

8. Relevant documents: EU Council Directive 89/106/EEC on the Approximation of Laws, Regulations and Administrative Provisions of the Member States Relating to Construction Products, European Norms EN 10080, EN 10138, International Standards ISO 6934.1-91, ISO 6934.2-91, ISO 6934.3-91, ISO 6934.4-91, ISO 6934.5-91, ISO 10544-92, ISO 6935-2-91, ISO 10144-91.

9. Proposed date of adoption:

Proposed date of entry into force:

To be determined

Decree shall enter into force 6 months after its official publication.

10. Final date for comments: 28 December 2005

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: National Institute of Standards of the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development of the Republic of Armenia Komitas 49/2 Yerevan, 375051 Republic of Armenia

Tel: (+37410) 237020 Fax: (+37410) 285620

E-mail: [email protected]


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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency – Anvisa – and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/166, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for sugar and sweetening products (HS 17), has been adopted as Resolution number 271, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 271 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18830&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency – Anvisa – and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/167, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for Recommended Daily Intake, has been adopted as Resolution number 269, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 269 de 22 de Setembro de 2005) The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18828&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency – Anvisa – and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/168, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for vegetal products, fruit products and mushrooms (HS 20), has been adopted as Resolution number 272, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 272 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the new technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18831&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/170, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for cereals, starches, flours (HS 19) and bran, has been adopted as Resolution number 263, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 263 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18822&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/171, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for oils and vegetal fats (HS 15), has been adopted as Resolution number 270, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 270 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18829&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/172, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for bottled water (HS 22.01), has been adopted as Resolution number 274, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 274 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18835&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/173, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for protein products from vegetal origin, has been adopted as Resolution number 268, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 268 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18827&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency – Anvisa – and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/175, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for mixture for preparing food and food ready for consumption, has been adopted as Resolution number 273, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 273 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18832&word= (available in Portuguese)

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NOTIFICATION


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This addendum aims at informing that the Technical Regulation, issued by Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/176, which proposed mandatory technical requirements for spices and sauces, has been adopted as Resolution number 276, 22 September 2005 (Resolução RDC nº 276 de 22 de Setembro de 2005). The full text of the approved technical regulation can be downloaded at: http://e-legis.bvs.br/leisref/public/showAct.php?id=18836&word= (available in Portuguese)

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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/BRA/197 10 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: BRAZIL If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible:

National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality-INMETRO Telephone: (+55) 21 2563.2821 Telefax: (+55) 21 2502.6542 Email: [email protected] Web-site: www.inmetro.gov.br/barreirastecnicas

Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ X ], 5.7.1 [ ], other:

4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Air conditioning machines comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, incl. those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated; parts thereof (HS: 8415).

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft Ministerial Act on labelling requirements for domestic air conditioners (1 page, in Portuguese)

6. Description of content: Technical regulation which lays down procedures for the mandatory assessment of conformity for domestic air conditioners

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the environment; energy-saving requirements


8. Relevant documents: (1) Brazilian Official Journal (Diário Oficial da União), Section 1, page 53, 25 October 2005; (2) Ministerial Act number 207, 21 October 2005 (Portaria Nº 207, de 21 de Outubro de 2005), issued by National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality-INMETRO; (3) Brazilian Official Journal (Diário Oficial da União); (4) Not stated.

9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force:

} Not stated

10. Final date for comments: 30 days after notification

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:

http://www.inmetro.gov.br/rtac/pdf/RTAC000978.pdf


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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/BRA/198 10 November 2005

(05-5283)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: BRAZIL If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):


National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality-INMETRO Telephone: (+55) 21 2563.2821 Telefax: (+55) 21 2502.6542

Email: [email protected] Web-site: www.inmetro.gov.br/barreirastecnicas



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps; parts thereof (HS: 8418).

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft Ministerial Act on labelling requirements for refrigerators (1 page, in Portuguese).

6. Description of content: Technical regulation which lays down procedures for the mandatory assessment of conformity for refrigerators.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the environment; energy-saving requirements.

8. Relevant documents: (1) Brazilian Official Journal (Diário Oficial da União),


Section 1, page 53, 25 October 2005; (2) Ministerial Act number 206, 21 October 2005 (Portaria Nº 206, de 21 de Outubro de 2005), issued by National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality-INMETRO; (3) Brazilian Official Journal (Diário Oficial da União); (4) Not stated.



} Not stated

10. Final date for comments: 30 days after notification

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: http://www.inmetro.gov.br/rtac/pdf/RTAC000977.pdf


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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/BRB/2 15 November 2005

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NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: BARBADOS If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], other:

4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Prepackaged Food (ICS: 67.230)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Barbados National Standard Specification for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods BNS 5 Part 2 (Second Revision): 2004 (36 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: The standard describes the labelling requirements for prepackaged foods

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The purpose of these regulations is to provide information for the guidance and protection of consumers.

8. Relevant documents: (a) Codex Food Labelling – Complete Texts (1991 Revised) – Codex Alimentarius

Commission

(b) ALINORM 03/22A – Report of the Thirty First Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling – Codex Alimentarius Commission



} 1 September 2005


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Barbados National Standard Institution Flodden Culloden Road St. Michael Barbados

Tel: (+246) 426 3870 Fax: (+246) 436 1495



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NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Carbonated Beverages (ICS: 67.160.20)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Barbados National Standard Specification for Carbonated Beverages BNS 12 (Revised): 2004 (43 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: The Standard describes the requirements for Carbonated Beverages including additives, and methods of test.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: (i) Establish requirements for the various ingredients as well as the end product;

(ii) define the minimum hygienic conditions which need to be maintained in a carbonated beverage establishment; and

(iii) safeguard public health.

8. Relevant documents: (a) ALINORM 77/12A – Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards programme – Codex


Alimentarius Commission 22nd Session – Geneva Switzerland 23-28 June 1997.

(b) CX/FAC 97/8, October 1996 – Codex Committee on Food Additives and contaminants, 29th Session, The Hague, the Netherlands, 17-21 March 1997.

(c) AS 1766: 1991 – Food Microbiology – Standards Association of Australia.

(d) IS 2346: 1992 – Specification for Carbonated Beverages – Bureau of Indian Standards.



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11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:

Barbados National Standard Institution Flodden Culloden Road St. Michael Barbados

Tel: (+246) 426 3870 Fax: (+246) 436 1495



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NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Meat and Poultry Parts/Cuts and Fish and Fishery Products (ICS: 67.120.10; 67.120.20; 67.120.30)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Barbados National Standard Specification for Labelling of Prepackaged Meat and Poultry Parts/Cuts and Fish and Fishery Products: BNS 5 Part 7 (Revised): 2004 (28 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: The standard describes the labelling requirements for prepackaged meat and poultry parts/cuts and fish and fishery products to be offered for sale to the consumers, or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to presentation.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: (i) Properly identify parts and cuts of meat and poultry being sold in Barbados;

(ii) eliminate unsafe handling practices for meat, poultry and fishery products which involve thawing of frozen bulk packages followed by repackaging and freezing; and


(iii) provide adequate information to and protect consumers.

8. Relevant documents: (a) Codex Alimentarius Food Labelling – Complete Texts (Revised 1999) – Codex

Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

(b) The Meat Buyers Guide – National Association of Meat Purveyors (USA)

(c) USDAUS Teade Description for Poultry – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)



} 1 September 2005


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Barbados National Standard Institution Flodden Culloden Road St. Michael Barbados

Tel: (+246) 426 3870 Fax: (+246) 436 1495



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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/CAN/146 10 November 2005

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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original: English/ French

NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: CANADA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Department of the Environment Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Canadian Enquiry Point 200-270 Albert Street Ottawa Ontario Canada, K1P 6N7

Tel: (+1 613) 238 3222 Fax: (+1 613) 569 7808 E-mail: [email protected]


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Vehicle Emissions (ICS: 43.140, 13.040)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed Amendment to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (pages 3630-3654, in English and French).

6. Description of content: The proposed Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the "proposed amendments") have the primary purpose of introducing new requirements for 2006 and later model year on-road motorcycles to maintain alignment with new rules of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


The On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (G/TBT/N/CAN/32) (hereinafter referred to as "the current Regulations") under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) came into effect on 1 January 2004. The current Regulations contain standards for smog-forming emissions for various classes of on-road vehicles and engines, including requirements for motorcycles of the 2004 and later model years. The current Regulations were designed to align Canadian requirements with corresponding federal emission standards of the EPA. The proposed amendments continue the approach of aligning with the federal emission standards of the EPA.

The combustion of fuels to power vehicles and engines contributes significantly to air pollution, which has major adverse impacts on the environment and on the health of Canadians. The proposed amendments will ensure that Canadian emission standards for on-road motorcycles remain aligned with more stringent standards adopted by the EPA. Accordingly, the proposed amendments would contribute to further reducing emissions of hydrocarbons (HCs), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and certain air pollutants that have been listed as "toxic substances" in Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 (e.g. benzene, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acrolein), and will thereby contribute to the protection of the environment and health of Canadians.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the environment and human health

8. Relevant documents: Canada Gazette, Part I, 5 November 2005



Not stated

The proposed amendments will come into force in two phases. First, the new provisions addressing compliance flexibilities such as emissions averaging and limited provisions for small-volume manufacturers and importers for motorcycles that are already subject to emission requirements will come into force on the date on which they are registered. Second, the new requirements for motorcycles having an engine displacement of less than 50 cubic centimetres (cc) will come into force on 1 July 2006, and will apply to such motorcycles that are manufactured on or after 1 July 2006.

10. Final date for comments: 4 January 2006

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and


fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: The electronic version of the regulatory text can be downloaded at: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2005/20051105/pdf/g1-13945.pdf


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2. Agency responsible: Department of Industry Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Canadian Enquiry Point 200-270 Albert Street Ottawa Ontario Canada, K1P 6N7



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Radiocommunications Equipment (ICS: 33.060)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Radiocommunication Act – Notice No. SMSE-012-05 — Amendment to Radio Standards Specification 243 (RSS-243) (Pages 3686-3687, in English and French).

6. Description of content: Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is amending Radio Standards Specification 243, Issue 1, which establishes the requirements and measurement procedures for Medical Implant Communication System (MICS) devices which are implanted into the human body and used for transmitting data to facilitate diagnostic and therapeutic functions. The new issue is

Radio Standards Specification 243, Issue 2, Active Medical Implants Operating


in the 402-405 MHz Bands (RSS-243)

Since the original publication of RSS-243, Issue 1, in 2004, the Department received requests to allow the operation of devices that did not meet specific requirements of the Standard. Therefore, RSS-243, Issue 1, was revised to include one-way devices that do not possess listen-before-talk and frequency agility capabilities. These devices, referred to as Medical Implant Telemetry System (MITS) devices, will be allowed to operate in Canada in the 403.5-403.8 MHz band.

Note that the above RSS document is available in English and French on Industry Canada’s Web site: http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the network




not stated

12 November 2005

10. Final date for comments: 10 February 2006


The electronic version of these documents can be downloaded at: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2005/20051112/pdf/g1-13946.pdf http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum


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(05-5429)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Department of Industry Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Canadian Enquiry Point 200-270 Albert Street Ottawa Ontario Canada, K1P 6N7



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Radiocommunications Equipment (ICS: 33.060)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Radiocommunication Act – Notice No. SMSE-013-05 — Amendment to Radio Standards Specification 102 (RSS-102) (Pages 3687-3688, in English and French)

6. Description of content: Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada is amending Radio Standards Specification 102, Issue 1, which establishes the requirements and measurement techniques used to evaluate radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance of radiocommunication apparatus designed to be used within the vicinity of the human body. The new issue is


Radio Standards Specification 102, Issue 2, Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands) [RSS-102]

Since the original publication of RSS-102, Issue 1, in 1999, technological advancements have resulted in radiocommunication apparatus which are more versatile, easier to use and provide a wide range of new services. These advancements have necessitated an update of regulatory requirements. These revisions also include changes related to equipment certification in order to properly accommodate the use of this standard by certification bodies.

RSS-102, Issue 1, was revised to include body-worn radiocommunication devices and radiocommunication equipment that operates on frequencies above 2.2 GHz and to adopt internationally recognized measurement techniques recently published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). In addition, the certification process has been modified to obtain supporting information from manufacturers to ensure compliance. Note that the above RSS document is available in English and French on Industry Canada’s Web site: http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the network




not stated

12 November 2005



The electronic version of these documents can be downloaded at: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2005/20051112/pdf/g1-13946.pdf http://strategis.gc.ca/spectrum


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(05-5478)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Department of Health Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Canadian Enquiry Point 200-270 Albert Street Ottawa Ontario Canada, K1P 6N7



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Prescription status of medicinal ingredients for human use and for veterinary use (ICS: 11.120, 11.220)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed Amendment to the Food and Drug Regulations (Project No. 1405 — Schedule F) (4 pages, in English and French)

6. Description of content: This notification announces the availability of a letter that provides an opportunity to comment on the proposed addition of 7 medicinal ingredients to Part I of Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations.


Description of the medicinal ingredients:

1. Atazanavir and its salts - is a protease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a serious and potentially life-threatening illness. Individualized instructions are necessary in all potential use settings for atazanavir. It is to be used only in combination with other Schedule F HIV drugs.

2. Fulvestrant - is an estrogen receptor antagonist. It is used in the hormonal treatment of locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women in whom the disease has spread in spite of previous endocrine therapy.

3. Gefitinib - is an enzyme inhibitor that affects the rate at which cells grow (divide) and die. It is used to treat specific types of lung cancer in patients who have not responded to other types of chemotherapy. Gefitinib belongs to a new therapeutic class of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

4. Gemifloxacin and its salts - is a synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. Gemifloxacin is used to treat chronic bronchitis when caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms.

5. Hetastarch and its derivatives - is a plasma volume expander administered by intravenous infusion to treat low blood plasma volume.

6. Ibandronic acid and its salts - is a bisphosphonate that acts on bone tissue to reduce bone resorption with no direct effect on bone formation. Ibandronic acid is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (thinning or weakening of the bones) in postmenopausal women.

7. Ponazuril - is an antiprotozoal treatment for horses. It is used to treat equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), a progressive, degenerative disease of the central nervous system of horses caused by the protozoal parasite, Sarcocystis neurona.

Schedule F is a list of medicinal ingredients, the sale of which is controlled under sections C.01.041 to C.01.049 of the Food and Drug Regulations. Part I of Schedule F lists ingredients that require a prescription for human use and for veterinary use. Part II of Schedule F lists ingredients that require a prescription for human use, but do not require a prescription for veterinary use if so labelled or if in a form unsuitable for human use.

The Drug Schedule Status Committee determined the necessity for prescription status for each of the medicinal ingredients in this proposed amendment on the basis of established and publicly available criteria. These criteria include, but are not limited to, concerns related to toxicity, pharmacological properties and therapeutic applications.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where


applicable: Protection of human and animal health

8. Relevant documents: Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) web site: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/legislation/acts-lois/notice-avis/index_e.html, Project 1405, letter posted: 14 November 2005



Normally within 6 to 8 months from the posting of the letter on the TPD web site

On the date the measure is adopted


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: The electronic version of Project No. 1405 can be downloaded at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/legislation/acts-lois/notice-avis/project_projet_1405_e.html


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(05-5546)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Department of Health Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Canadian Enquiry Point 200-270 Albert Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1P 6N7

Tel: (+1) 613 238 3222 Fax: (+1) 613 569 7808 E-mail: [email protected]


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Non-prescription drugs and natural health products (ICS: 11.120)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed Amendment to Certain Regulations Made under the Food and Drugs Act (Project No. 1474) (pages 3828-3836 in English and French)

6. Description of content: This regulatory amendment proposes to amend the Food and Drug Regulations and the Natural Health Products Regulations to exempt drugs not listed on Schedule F to the Food and Drug Regulations from the preventative and treatment prohibitions in subsections 3(1) and 3(2) of the Food and


Drugs Act. Drugs not listed on Schedule F include non-prescription drugs under the Food and Drug Regulations and natural health products (NHPs) under the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Prescription drugs, those with ingredients listed on Schedule F, would still be required to comply with section C.01.044 of the Food and Drug Regulations which restricts the advertising of prescription drugs, as well as subsections 3(1) and 3(2) of the Food and Drugs Act.

Non-prescription drugs and NHPs that have been granted market authorization by Health Canada will be permitted to carry claims regarding prevention and treatment for Schedule A

diseases, disorders or abnormal physical states. As is the case now, if any of the criteria used to place a drug on Schedule F is met during the course of the review by Health Canada of any drug or NHP submission, then the submission would be reviewed as a potential Schedule F drug.

The proposed regulatory amendment would allow the Canadian public to be informed through advertising and labelling about benefits associated with all self-care products that have been granted market authorization by Health Canada.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of human health




Normally within 6 to 8 months of publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

On the date the measure is adopted



The electronic version of the regulatory text can be downloaded at: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2005/20051119/pdf/g1-13947.pdf


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/CHE/58 16 November 2005

(05-5375)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SWITZERLAND If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Swiss Agency of therapeutic products (Swissmedic) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Effingerstrasse 1 CH 3003 Berne


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Ordinance on the simplified authorization procedure and the reporting obligation for medicines, (19 pages and additional annex, available in German, French and Italian)

6. Description of content: The VAZV, the ordinance on the simplified authorization procedure and the reporting obligation for medicines, contains the essential implementation instructions for Art. 14.f of the Law on Therapeutic Products (LTP). The VAZV includes rules on the acceptance and simplified authorization of medicines as so-called orphan drugs (important drugs for rare diseases: Art. 14 para. 1.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.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable:

8. Relevant documents: Ordinance on the simplified authorization procedure on the reporting obligation for medicines incl. Annex 1



} 1 October 2006




WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/CHE/59 16 November 2005

(05-5376)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SWITZERLAND If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Swiss Agency of therapeutic products (Swissmedic) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Effingerstrasse 1, CH 3003 Berne


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Complementary and herbal medicinal products

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Ordinance on complementary and herbal medicinal products, 37 pages and additional annexes, (available in German, French and Italian).

6. Description of content: Based on Art. 14 and 15 of the Law on Therapeutic Products the Ordinance describes the requirements for a simplified procedure for the marketing authorization of complementary and herbal medicinal products. For several homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products as well as for some traditionally used Asiatic medicines reduced documentation requirements or even a simple mandatory notification are foreseen. In separate annexes of the ordinance the active substances allowed as components of those medicines are listed.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of health, secure and high quality of pharmaceuticals

8. Relevant documents: Ordinance on complementary and herbal medicines incl. Annexe 1 to 7



} 1 October 2006




WORLD TRADE


(05-5280)


NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 3 November 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Colombia.

_______________ The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Draft Decree "Regulating the Manufacture, Marketing, Packaging, Marking or Labelling, Sanitary Registration, Quality Control, Sanitary Surveillance and Sanitary Control of Products Used for Specific Purposes, and Setting Forth Other Provisions" of the Ministry of Social Welfare, notified in document G/TBT/N/COL/65 of 2 June 2005, has been issued pursuant to Ministry of Social Welfare Decree No. 3636 of 11 October 2005.

Text available from: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Regulation Department National Notification Authority Contact person: Daniel Hector Rico R. Calle 28 No. 13A - 15, cuarto piso Bogotá, D.C.

Colombia Tel.: (+571) 606-7676, Ext.1690 Fax: (+571) 241-0480 E-mail: [email protected]

__________


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/COL/67/Add.1 28 October 2005

(05-5000)


NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 26 October 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Colombia.

_______________ The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that the final date for comments with regard to the draft Decree of the Ministry of Social Welfare "Issuing the Technical Regulation laying down the requirements for milk for human consumption obtained, processed, packaged, transported, marketed, sold, imported into or exported from Colombia", notified by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/67 on 25 July 2005, has been extended until 21 November 2005.

__________


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/DNK/57 18 November 2005

(05-5479)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: DENMARK If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):


National Agency for Enterprise and Construction Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs Dahlerups Pakhus Langelinie Allé 17 DK-2100 Copenhagen Tel: (+45) 36456000 Website: www.ebst.dk.



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Buildings

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: New regulations on Fire in the Building Regulations 1995 (6 pages, in Danish)

6. Description of content: The new regulations introduce few minor adjustments to the fire regulations in Building Regulations 1995. The adjustments concerns which fire technical installations must be used for certain categories of buildings.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The objective of the new regulations is to give a more explicit formulation of the fire regulations which were put into force 1 December 2004. It has shown that there is a need for defining in some areas.


8. Relevant documents: Building Regulation 1995



In 3 months

10. Final date for comments: Within 2 months



WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/ECU/1/Add.1 1 November 2005

(05-5133)


NOTIFICATION

Addendum The following communication, dated 31 October 2005, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Ecuador.

_______________ The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that the draft Technical Regulation of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (INEN) on "Gas-fired domestic cooking appliances, whether locally manufactured, assembled from CKD units or imported, marketed in the Republic of Ecuador", notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/1 of 27 January 2005, has been issued pursuant to Ministerial Agreement No. 05 781 of 30 September 2005 of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Industrialization, Fisheries and Competitiveness and published in Registro Oficial (Official Journal) No. 124 of 13 October 2005. Text available from: Ministry of Foreign Trade, Industrialization, Fisheries and Competitiveness National Notification Authority Contact person: Arturo Barbosa G. Avdas. Eloy Alfaro y Amazonas Edif. MAG, 2° piso Quito DM Ecuador Tel.: (+593 2) 256-6041, ext.161 Fax: (+593 2) 254-1984 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

__________


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/GTM/35 7 November 2005

(05-5202)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: GUATEMALA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Ministerio de Economía, Comisión Guatemalteca de Normas - COGUANOR (Ministry of the Economy, Guatemalan Standards Commission) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 67.160.10

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: COGUANOR NGO 33 011: Bebidas alcohólicas fermentadas. Cerveza. Etiquetado (Guatemalan Standards Commission (COGUANOR) Mandatory Standard (NGO) No. 33 011: Fermented Alcoholic Beverages. Beer. Labelling) (8 pages, in Spanish).

6. Description of content: This Mandatory Standard covers the purpose, scope of application, COGUANOR standards to be consulted, definitions and terminology, general labelling requirements; characteristics of labelling information; individual packaging and graphic material; limited and seasonal products; conformity; monitoring and inspection.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The objective of this Standard is to establish the minimum labelling requirements for beer for human consumption produced or imported for marketing in Guatemala.


8. Relevant documents: (1) Codex Stan 1-1985 (Rev. 1-1991 and amended by the 23rd and 24th Sessions, 1991 and 2001), Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods; (2) Norma COGUANOR NGO 33 001 h1:99: Bebidas alcohólicas. Parte 1. Etiquetado de bebidas destiladas (Guatemalan Standards Commission (COGUANOR) Mandatory Standard (NGO) No. 33 001 h1:99: Alcoholic beverages. Part 1. Labelling of distilled beverages).


Upon publication in the Official Journal. To be determined

10. Final date for comments: 60 days as of the date of notification.

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Comisión Guatemalteca de Normas (COGUANOR) Calzada Atanasio Tzul 27-32, Zona 12 Guatemala, Centro América

Tel.: (+502) 2476-6784 to 87 Fax: (+502) 2476-6777 E-mail: [email protected]


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/GTM/36 7 November 2005

(05-5206)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: GUATEMALA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Ministerio de Economía, Comisión Guatemalteca de Normas - COGUANOR (Ministry of the Economy, Guatemalan Standards Commission) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers and E-mail and Web site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): International Classification for Standards (ICS) code 77.140.60

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: COGUANOR NGO 36 011:2005: Segunda Revisión. Barras de acero de refuerzo para hormigón (concreto), sin exigencias especiales de soldabilidad. Especificaciones (Guatemalan Standards Commission (COGUANOR) Mandatory Standard (NGO) No. 36 011:2005: Second Revision. Steel bars for concrete reinforcement without special welding requirements. Specifications). (21 pages, in Spanish).

6. Description of content: This Mandatory Standard covers the following: purpose; scope of application; COGUANOR standards to be consulted; definitions; classification; raw and other materials; specifications, verification of dimensions and chemical analyses; sampling; test methods; marking and terms and conditions of sale; inspection and approval or rejection; storage and transport; test report; conformity; and informative annex.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable:

The objective of this Standard is to establish the specifications for steel bars


without special welding requirements used for concrete reinforcement.

8. Relevant documents: (1) American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) Standard A615/A 615M-03a: Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; (2) ASTM E 83-85: Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometers; (3) Standard A - 97a: Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products;

Relevant documents: (cont'd)

(4) Spanish Standard UNE 36-088-81: Parte II, Barras corrugadas para hormigón armado. Parte II: Condiciones de inspección y/o recepción (Part II, Ribbed bars for concrete reinforcement. Part II: Inspection and/or reception conditions); (5) Mexican Standard NMX-C-407-ONNCCE-2001: Industria de la construcción - Varilla corrugada de acero proveniente de lingote y palanquilla para refuerzo de concreto. Especificaciones y métodos de prueba (Construction industry - Ribbed steel bars made from ingot-steel and billet-steel for concrete reinforcement. Specifications and test methods); (6) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 6935-2, First edition: Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Part 2: Ribbed bars; (7) COCUANOR NGR / Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT) / ISO / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 17025:2000: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.


Upon publication in the Official Journal To be determined

10. Final date for comments: 60 days as from the date of notification

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ], or address, telephone and fax numbers and E-mail and Web site addresses, if available, of other body: Comisión Guatemalteca de Normas (COGUANOR) Calzada Atanasio Tzul 27-32, Zona 12 Guatemala, Centro América Tel.: (+502) 2476-6784 to 87 and 2476-6809 Fax: (+502) 2476-6777 E-mail: [email protected]


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/JPN/153 17 November 2005

(05-5428)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: JAPAN If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Hexane-1,6-diamine (HS: 29), 3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-diamine (HS: 29), 2-tert-butyl-5-methylphenoll (HS: 29)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Amendment to the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order. (1 page, in English)

6. Description of content: Additional designation of deleterious substances

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: To prevent accidents caused by poisonous and deleterious substances

8. Relevant documents: The basic law is the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law. The said amendment will appear in "KAMPO"(Official Government Gazette) when adopted



20 April 2006

1 May 2006





WORLD TRADE


(05-5496)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare MHLW Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], other:

4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Drugs (HS: 30)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Establishment of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia Fifteenth edition (8 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: Under the provision of Article 41 of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, Ministry of Health and Labour and Welfare will abolish the Japanese Pharmacopoeia Fourteenth edition and establish Fifteenth edition.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: To establish the Japanese Pharmacopoeia Fifteenth edition for the purpose of maintaining proper description and quality drugs.

8. Relevant documents: The basic law is Pharmaceutical Affairs Law


} 1 April 2006





WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/JPN/154/Corr.13 24 November 2005

(05-5552)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

NOTIFICATION

Corrigendum The following communication, is being circulated by the Secretariat.

_______________

Item 3 of G/TBT/N/JPN/154 should read as follows:


__________

3 In English only.


WORLD TRADE


(05-5617)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Metal Escape Ladders (HS: 7308.90)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Amendment of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Technical Specifications for Metal Escape Ladders (1 page, in English)

6. Description of content: This revision is to provide the new test standards on the limit of wobbling motion, the mechanical strength, and the corrosion resistance requirements for the hatch-retractable suspended ladders.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the consumers' interest to ensure safety in use.

8. Relevant documents: Fire Service Law (Article 17) Fire Service Law Enforcement Order (Article 25)

9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into } 1 March 2006


force:




WORLD TRADE


(05-5628)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Personal computers (including their display units of CRT type or LCD type), Unit-type air conditioners (excluding package-type air conditioners), Television sets, Microwave ovens, Clothes driers, Electric refrigerators, Electric washing machines, Copying machines

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: The Amendment of the “Enforcement Order of the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources (Government Ordinance No. 327 published in 1991)” and “Judgment Criteria Concerning Reduction of Generation of Used Goods, etc by a Person who Operates a Business Manufacturing such Products as written in 4. (Ministerial Ordinance No.62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 69, and 70 published in 2001)”, “Judgment Criteria Concerning Promotion of Utilization of Recyclable Resources or Reusable Parts by a Person who Operates a Business Manufacturing such Products as written in 4. (Ministerial Ordinance No. 77, 78, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, and 86 published in 2001)”.

6. Description of content: The following amendments are made to the Government and METI Ordinance under the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, in order to address the increase of imported products and further promote design for the environment.


(1) To enable the competent minister to give advice or an order to a person who operates a business selling items that have been imported by the person, if the minister deems that the reduction of the generation of used goods, or promotion of the utilization of pertaining recyclable resources or reusable parts is substantially insufficient in the light of the judgment criteria provided in the Ministerial Ordinances referred to in 5.

(2) To amend the judgment criteria for a) and b)

(a) A person who operates a business selling items that have been imported by the person will have the following obligations:

• for the reduction of the generation of used goods: • rationalization of use of raw materials, etc • promotion of use for long period • securing of safety pertaining to repairs, etc • securing of opportunities for repair, etc • consideration of safety, etc. • technology improvement • assessment in advance • provision of information • contrivance of packaging materials, etc

• for the promotion of the utilization of recyclable resources or reusable parts:

• contrivance of raw materials • contrivance of structure • contrivance for sorting • securing of safety pertaining to treatment • consideration of safety, etc. • technology improvement • assessment in advance • provision of information • contrivance of packaging materials, etc.

(b) A person who operates a business manufacturing or selling items that have been imported by the person will be obliged to provide information on six specific chemical substances for seven types of electrical and electronic equipment.

• six chemical substances: mercury, cadmium, lead, chromium, PBB and PBDE

• seven types of electrical and electronic equipment: Personal computers (including their display units of CRT type or LCD type), Unit-type air conditioners (excluding package-type air conditioners), Television sets, Microwave ovens, Clothes driers, Electric refrigerators, Electric washing machines

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: In order to undertake proper classification and control of the materials


of electrical and electronic equipment which are in the process of being recycled or reused, it is necessary to designate specific chemical substances, manage them and provide information on them. This will contribute to more effective utilization of resources.

8. Relevant documents: The basic law is the Law for the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources. When adopted, the amendment will appear in the Official Government Gazette, “KAMPO”



February 2006

1 July 2006


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Recycling Promotion Division 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8986, Japan

Tel: (+81 3) 3581 4978 Fax: (+81 3) 3581 9489



WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/KEN/17 1 November 2005

(05-5132)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: KENYA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (KEBS) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Marine paint

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: KS 1985-1: 2005: Marine paints — Specification. Part 1: Two pack epoxy primer marine paint

6. Description of content: Specifies the requirements for a two pack, epoxy primer used for protection of iron, steel and galvanized iron and steel against atmospheric corrosion in an industrial or marine environment. It is also used an anticorrosive primer for decks, deck fittings and cargo holds and for use at maintenance and repair or on board Maintenance.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The objective is to develop standards for paints of ships and steel structures so as to provide corrosion protection in salt water immersion or partial immersion, chemicals, mineral oils, solvents and resistance to moisture protection under marine conditions

8. Relevant documents:

1. AS/NZS 3750.13:1997 Epoxy primer (two-pack)

2. Interbond 201, International marine coatings company standards




2 January 2006

10. Final date for comments: 60 days from date of notification

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Kenya Bureau of Standards Standards Information Resource Centre WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point P.O. Box 54974-00200 Nairobi Kenya

Telephone: (+254) 020 605490, 605506/ 69028258 Fax: (+254) 020 609660/604031

E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.kebs.org


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/KEN/18 I November 2005

(05-5135)


NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Marine paint (HS: 3208, 3209; ICS: 87.040)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: KS 1985-4: 2005: Marine paints — Specification. Part 4: Two pack epoxy enamel — Marine Paint (6 pages in English)

6. Description of content: Prescribes the requirements and test methods for two pack epoxy enamel – marine paint, used as a finish coat for the painting of steel plant equipment where protection against corrosion due to salt water, chemicals, mineral oils, solvents and resistance to moisture protection under marine conditions are required.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The objective is to develop standards for paints of ships and steel structures so as to provide corrosion protection in. salt water immersion or partial immersion, chemicals, mineral oils, solvents and resistance to moisture protection under marine conditions.



1. KS 161-4, Paints and varnishes — Determination of specific gravity or weigh/litre

2. KS ISO 4618-1, Paints and varnishes — Terminology 3. KS 161-5, Methods of test for paint, varnishes, lacquers and enamels-

Determination of volatile and non volatile matter 4. KS 163, Colours of ready mixed paints 5. KS 161-2, Methods of test for paint, varnishes, lacquers and enamels-Standard

panels for testing


2 January 2006

10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Kenya Bureau of Standards Standards Information Resource Centre WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point P.O. Box 54974-00200 Nairobi Kenya

Telephone: (+254) 020 605490, 605506/ 69028258 Fax: (+254) 020 609660/604031



WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/KEN/19 1 November 2005

(05-5131)


NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Marine paint (HS: 3208, 3209; ICS: 87.040)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: KS 1985-4: 2005: Marine paints — Specification. Part 10: Hydrolysing organosilyl polymer based antifouling marine paint (5 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for hydrolysing organosilyl polymer based antifouling marine paint used as an antifouling on ships/ferries with short distance in service and frequent calls in port, on laid-up ships/storage tankers and on stationary installations.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of human health and the environment. The standard will protect consumers of the antifouling paints from exploitation by suppliers or manufacturers who supply paints that does no inhibit the growth of micro organisms on the hull of the sea vessels. Growth of micro organism on the hull of the ship leads to increased drag on vessel and hence increase in fuel consumption.


6. KS 161-4, Paints and varnishes — Determination of specific gravity or


weigh/litre. 7. KS ISO 4618-1, Paints and varnishes — Terminology. 8. KS 161-5, Methods of test for paint, varnishes, lacquers and enamels-

Determination of volatile and non volatile matter. 9. KS 163, Colours of ready mixed paints. 10. KS 161-2, Methods of test for paint, varnishes, lacquers and enamels-

Standard panels for testing.


2 January 2006

10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the date of notification


Kenya Bureau of Standards Standards Information Resource Centre WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point P.O. Box 54974-00200 Nairobi Kenya

Telephone: (+254) 020 605490, 605506/ 69028258 Fax: (+254) 020 609660/604031



WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/KOR/97 1 November 2005

(05-5136)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: REPUBLIC OF KOREA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Korea Food and Drug Administration Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Pharmaceuticals, Quasi-drugs, etc.

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed revisions of ‘Regulations for Review of safety and Efficacy of Drugs, Etc’ (KFDA advance Notice No. 2005-145, 20 October 2005); (available only in Korean)

6. Description of content: Major proposed revisions are as follows

a) To ease review standard for the safety and efficacy by excluding generic drugs from the new drug category

b) To establish the definition of an active ingredient c) To add a drug item which is listed in the Korean Pharmacopoeia but doesn't obtain the

item approval from KFDA to the list of items which are subject to the safety and efficacy review

d) To harmonize the type of required documents with international standards, and add safety pharmacology test data to the list of required pharmacology data

To subdivide the scope of required documents on the safety and efficacy for new additives



applicable: To improve review process of safety and efficacy of Drugs, etc.

8. Relevant documents: KFDA’s Notification No. 2003-17 (14 April 2003)


} To be determined


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Documents are available from the Korea Food and Drug Administration website (www.kfda.go.kr), and are also available from: International Trade and Cooperation Team Korea Food and Drug Administration 5 Nokbun-dong, Eunpyung-Ku, Seoul, 122-704, Republic of Korea Telephone: (+82) 2 380 1661 Telefax: (+82) 2 356 2893 E-mail: [email protected]


WORLD TRADE


(05-5266)


NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Pharmaceuticals

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed Amendments of ‘Guidelines for Investigational New Drug Approval’ (KFDA Notification No. 2005-174, 3 Nov 2005)

6. Description of content: Major proposed revisions are as follows:

a) To add safety pharmacology test data to the list of required data. b) In case of diseases that are life-threatening and for which no alternative medicine

exists, to allow a sponsor to submit later part of the required non-clinical trials data for obtaining approval for a clinical trials plan, thereby expanding opportunities for patients' participation.

c) To delete the Article 14.5 from the Guideline for Investigational New Drug Approval, because prior consultation fee regarding approval for clinical trials can be reasonably prescribed by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: To streamline requirements for clinical trials


8. Relevant documents: The Korea Food and Drug Administration Advance Notice No. 2004-51 (19 July 2004) (available in Korean only)


} To be determined


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Documents are available from the Korea Food and Drug Administration website (www.kfda.go.kr), and are also available from: International Trade and Cooperation Team Korea Food and Drug Administration 5 Nokbun-dong, Eunpyung-Ku Seoul, 122-704 Republic of Korea Telephone: (+82) 2 380 1661 Telefax: (+82) 2 356 2893



WORLD TRADE


(05-5545)


NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Biologics

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed Amendments of ‘Regulations for review of safety and efficacy of biologics and their approval’ (KFDA Notification No. 2005-150, 24 October 2005)

6. Description of content: Major proposed revisions are as follows:

(a) To add biologics which are manufactured in more than two manufacturing sites or whose manufacturing site moves to other places to the list of drugs subject to the safety efficacy review by KFDA

(b) To set grounds for requiring the submission of bridging data for drugs which is taken, or will soon be taken, off the orphan drugs list and whose manufacturer intends to add indication(s) for the drug

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: To improve review procedure of safety and efficacy of biologics

8. Relevant documents: The Korea Food and Drug Administration Advance Notice No. 2005-29 (1 June. 2005) (in Korean only)



} To be determined


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Documents are available from the Korea Food and Drug Administration website (www.kfda.go.kr), and are also available from:

International Trade and Cooperation Team Korea Food and Drug Administration 5 Nokbun-dong, Eunpyung-Ku Seoul, 122-704 Republic of Korea Telephone: (+82 2) 380 1661 Telefax: (+82 2) 356 2893

E-mail:[email protected]


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/LCA/41 24 November 2005

(05-5584)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SAINT LUCIA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Irons (HS: 8516.4; ICS: 97.060)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: DLNS/IEC 60335-2-3 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – SAFETY Pt.2 -3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons, (24 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: This standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons including those with a separate reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 51 for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250V. Appliances not intended for normal use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard.

As far as is practicable this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However in general it does not take into account the following:

• the use of appliances by young persons or infirm persons without supervision • playing with the appliance by young children

The standard does not apply to:

• Ironers • Appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes


• Appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail such as the presence of corrosive or explosive atmosphere

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Implementation of this standard will ensure that domestic users of irons are assured a product that is safe.

8. Relevant documents: This standard is identical to IEC 60335-2-3 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – SAFETY Pt.2 -3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons

A Notice will be published in the Saint Lucia National Gazette once this standard is officially adopted as a mandatory standard. The relevant Statutory Instrument will also be gazetted.


} On a date to be determined by the Minister with responsibility for standard matters in Saint Lucia.




WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/LCA/42 24 November 2005

(05-5586)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SAINT LUCIA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Microwave Ovens (HS: 8516.5; ICS: 97.040.20)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: DLNS/IEC 60335-2-25 - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – SAFETY Pt.2 -25: Particular Requirements for Microwave ovens including combination ovens, (51 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: This standard deals with the safety of microwave ovens for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. As far as is practicable this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However in general it does not take into account the following:

• the use of appliances by young persons or infirm persons without supervision • playing with the appliance by young children

The standard does not apply to:

• Commercial microwave ovens • Industrial microwave heating equipment


• Appliances for medical purposes • Appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail such

as the presence of corrosive or explosive atmosphere.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Implementation of this standard will ensure that domestic users of microwave ovens are assured a product that is safe.

8. Relevant documents: This standard is identical to IEC 60335-2-25 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – SAFETY Pt.2 -25: Particular Requirements for Microwave ovens, including combination ovens.

A Notice will be published in the Saint Lucia National Gazette once this standard is officially adopted as a mandatory standard. The relevant Statutory Instrument will also be gazetted.


} On a date to be determined by the Minister with responsibility for standard matters in Saint Lucia.




WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/SVK/8 22 November 2005

(05-5510)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SLOVAK REPUBLIC If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):


Ministry of Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic Prievozská 2/B 825 25 Bratislava 26,

Website: http://www.build.gov.sk Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Selected construction products.

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: (1) Act No. .../2005 Coll. amending Act No. 90/1998 Coll. on construction products as amended and Act No. 455/1991 Coll. on Trades (The Trades Licensing Act) as amended (8 pages, in Slovak).

(2) The Decree of Ministry of Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic No. .../2006 Coll. of ... 2006 amending the Decree of Ministry of Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic No. 158/2004 Coll. of 16 February 2004 establishing the families of construction products with assigned systems of conformity (15 pages, in Slovak).


6. Description of content: The draft of Act and the Decree adopt those articles of Council Directive 89/106/EEC which relate to construction products for which no harmonized technical specifications in the sense of the Directive have yet been issued. Both documents specify transposition of the Directive at national level.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The facilitation of the transition from national legal arrangements to harmonized procedures. The clarification of procedure relating to factory production control system.

8. Relevant documents: Act No. 90/1998 Coll. on construction products. The Decree of Ministry of Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic No. 158/2004 Coll. of 16 February 2004 establishing the families of construction products with assigned systems of conformity.



March 2006

1 April 2006



Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing P. O. Box 76 Štefanovi�ova 3 810 05 Bratislava

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.normoff.gov.sk


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/SWE/58 3 November 2005

(05-5193)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SWEDEN If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: National Board of Housing, Building and Planning Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: National Board of Trade


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Construction products

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Building regulations, BBR (BFS 1993:57 with amendments), (47 pages in Swedish)

6. Description of content: This change in regulations comprise five chapters in the Swedish building regulations, mandatory provisions and general recommendations published by the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. The chapters in question are: chapter one: Introduction to the regulations, chapter two: General regulations concerning buildings, chapter six: Hygiene, health and environment, chapter seven: Protection against noise, and chapter nine: Energy economy.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The aim of this revision is to develop performance based requirements in the building regulations, clarify the legal framework of the building regulations and to increase the harmonisations to EU-regulations in this area.

8. Relevant documents: -



} February 2006




WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/SWE/59 23 November 2005

(05-5527)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SWEDEN If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Sustainable Development Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Kommerskollegium (National Board of Trade) Box 6803 S-113 86 STOCKHOLM

Telephone: (+46) 8 690 48 00 Fax: (+46) 8 690 48 40

E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.kommers.se



Deca-bromo diphenylether (decaBDE)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposal for an ordinance concerning amendment of the ordinance on Prohibition etc. in Certain Cases in Connection with Handling, Importation and Exportation of Chemical Products (1998:944), (2 pages, in Swedish)

6. Description of content: The proposal entails that decaBDE shall not be placed on the Swedish market or used as a substance or an ingredient in a substance or preparation in concentrations exceeding 0,1 percent by weight. Articles, or flame-protected components thereof, containing decaBDE in concentrations exceeding 0,1


percent by weight shall not be placed on the Swedish market. The prohibitions do not apply to motor vehicles, or to electrical and electronic equipment. The Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate may issue regulations on exceptions from the ban, if there are special reasons for doing that. The Inspectorate may also, until 31 December 2009, grant exceptions from the ban on a case-to-case basis if there are particular reasons.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The assessment of the environmental and health risks of deca-bromo diphenylether (decaBDE) carried out within the EU programme of existing substances and published by United Kingdom in 2002 shows that decaBDE is considered to be very persistent. There are also indications that decaBDE could interfere with the development of the brain and suspicions that decaBDE may have bioaccumulative effects. DecaBDE has been found in the blood and breast milk of humans. Moreover, decaBDE has demonstrated the ability to degrade into lower brominated diphenylethers in the environment and in living organisms. In the revised EU risk assessment from September 2005, it is concluded that there is a need for more information, mainly concerning decaBDE being a possible PBT-substance (Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic). On the basis of the precautionary principle and the given current uncertainties, it is considered to be appropriate to prevent further release of decaBDE into the environment.




1 March 2006.

1 July 2006.

10. Final date for comments: 1 March 2006



WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/THA/179 24 November 2005

(05-5553)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: THAILAND If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Department of Energy Business (DOEB), Ministry of Energy

Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Tel.: (+66 2) 202 3512 Fax: (+66 2) 354 3034

E-mail: [email protected] web site address: www.tisi.go.th



Fuels in general (HS Chapter: 2710; ICS: 75.160.01)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Modified Ethanol B.E. 2548(2005) ( 3 pages, in Thai)

6. Description of content: This notification prescribes characteristics and quality of modified ethanol (e.g. ethanol plus higher saturated alcohols, higher saturated (C3-C5) mono alcohols, methanol, solvent washed gum, water content, inorganic chloride, copper, acidity as acetic acid, etc.).



applicable: Consumer protection


8. Relevant documents: Publication in which the notification is published when adopted:

- Government Gazette, Vol. 122, Special Part 70 ngor., dated 24 August 2005



11 July 2005

23 September 2005

10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the circulation date


http://www.tisi.go.th/notif_th/tbt_05.html


WORLD TRADE


(05-5554)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Department of Energy Business (DOEB), Ministry of Energy Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Tel.: (+66 2) 202 3512 Fax: (+66 2) 354 3034



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Fuels in general (HS Chapter: 2710; ICS: 75.160.01)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Basic Gasoline B.E. 2548(2005) (5 pages, in Thai)

6. Description of content: This notification classifies basic gasoline into 2 types i.e. Basic gasoline Type I and Basic gasoline Type II, and prescribes characteristics and quality of basic gasoline (e.g. octane number, lead, sulphur, phosphorus, copper strip corrosion, oxidation stability, solvent washed gum, distillation, etc.)

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer protection






11 July 2005

23 September 2005


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: http://www.tisi.go.th/notif_th/tbt_05.html


WORLD TRADE


(05-5557)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Department of Energy Business (DOEB), Ministry of Energy Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Tel.: (+66 2) 202 3512 Fax: (+66 2) 354 3034



4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Fuels in general (HS Chapter: 2710; ICS: 75.160.01)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Biodiesel - Fatty Acid Methyl Ester B.E. 2548(2005) (4 pages, in Thai)

6. Description of content: This notification prescribes characteristics and quality of biodiesel - Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (e.g. methyl ester, density at 15°C, viscosity at 40°C, flash point, sulphur, carbon residue on 10% distillation residue, cetane number, sulfated ash, water content, total contaminate, copper strip corrosion, oxidation stability at 110°C, etc.).









11 July 2005

23 September 2005




WORLD TRADE


(05-5571)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: : Department of Energy Business (DOEB), Ministry of Energy Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Tel.: (+66 2) 202 3512 Fax: (+66 2) 354 3034





5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Diesel (No.3) B.E. 2548(2005) ( 5 pages, in Thai)

6. Description of content: This notification supersedes the notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Diesel (No.2) B.E. 2547(2004). This notification classifies diesel into 2 categories i.e. high-speed diesel and low-speed diesel and separates high-speed diesel into 2 types i.e. Normal high-speed diesel and B5 High-speed diesel, and prescribes characteristics and quality of diesel (e.g. specific gravity, cetane number or calculated cetane index,


viscosity, pour point, sulphur, copper strip corrosion, carbon residue, water and sediment, ash content, flash point, etc.).

This notification does not affect the approval issued prior to the enforcement of this notification.






11 July 2005

23 September 2005




WORLD TRADE


(05-5556)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: : Department of Energy Business (DOEB), Ministry of Energy Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Tel.: (+66 2) 202 3512 Fax: (+66 2) 354 3034





5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Gasohol (No.4) B.E. 2548(2005) ( 6 pages, in Thai)

6. Description of content: This notification supersedes the notification of the Department of Energy Business on Characteristic and Quality of Gasohol (No.3) B.E. 2547(2004). This notification classifies gasohol into 2 types i.e. Gasohol E10 Octane 91 and Gasohol E10 Octane 95, and prescribes characteristics and quality of gasohol (e.g. Octane number, lead, sulphur, phosphorus, copper strip corrosion, oxidation stability, solvent washed gum, distillation, etc.).


This notification does not affect the approval issued prior to the enforcement of this notification.






15 August 2005

23 September 2005

10. Final date for comments: : 60 days from the circulation date



WORLD TRADE


(05-5560)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Department of Energy Business (DOEB), Ministry of Energy Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)

Tel.: (+66 2) 202 3512 Fax: (+66 2) 354 3034





5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Notification of the Department of Energy Business on Rules Procedures and Conditions for Approval on Filling the Additive into the Fuel and Characteristic and Quality Particular Part of Fuel Different from the Specified Requirements Prescribed by the Department of Energy Business B.E. 2548(2005) (8 pages, in Thai).

6. Description of content: This notification prescribes rule procedures and conditions for approval on filling the additive into the fuel. In case where the characteristics and quality different from the specified requirements, traders must notify the differences to and get approval from Director General of the Department of Energy Business.







11 July 2005

23 September 2005




WORLD TRADE


(05-5615)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Cables (HS Chapter: 8544, ICS: 29.060.20)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: TIS 2202-2547 (2004) Power Cables with XLPE Insulated for Rated Voltage from 60 kV up to 115 kV (35 pages, in Thai)

6. Description of content: The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to enforce TIS 2202-2547 (2004) as a mandatory standard. The standard specifies power cables with cross-linked polyethylene compound (XLPE) for rated voltage from 60 kV up to 115 kV, but does not cover special cables such as submarine cable. This standard classifies power cables into 2 types according to the range of rated voltage i.e. for range of rated voltage from 60 kV up to 69 kV and for range of rated voltage from 110 kV up to 115 kV, and prescribes sizes, materials and process, minimum requirements, packaging, marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity and testing.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Safety



- Government Gazette


} To be determined




WORLD TRADE


(05-5673)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: The Office of Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Foodstuff Containers (ICS: 67.250)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft MOPH Notification entitled “Determination on Quality or Standard of Plastic Containers for Foodstuff, and Permission and Prohibition to their use on Foodstuff” (5 pages, in Thai).

6. Description of content: The MOPH proposes to revise the requirements on quality or standard of plastic containers for foodstuff whereby the MOPH Notification No. 111 (BE. 2531) on the matter dated 22 January BE. 2531 (1998) will be repealed and replaced by the proposed requirements in response to latest development on food containers which pose potential risks to consumers.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: -



Proposed date of entry into -

One day after being notified in the


force: National Gazette

10. Final date for comments: 60 days after notification date to WTO Members

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: National Bureau of Agriculture Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) Division of Agriculture Commodity and Food Standards Policy 3 Ratchadamnern-Nok Road, Bangkok 10200, THAILAND

Tel.: (+662) 629-8970 Fax: (+662) 629-8978 Website: www.acfs.go.th

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]


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ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/TTO/25 7 November 2005

(05-5205)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Plastic chairs for outdoor use – Performance requirements

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Plastic chairs for outdoor use – Performance requirements (13 pages, in English)

6. Description of content:

1.1 These requirements establish nationally recognized performance requirements for Class A (residential) and Class B (non-residential) plastic chairs intended for outdoor use.

1.2 These requirements do not address conditions that affect the performance of the chair beyond the manufacturing site.

1.3 These requirements are not applicable to chaises, multipositional chairs, upholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.

1.4 These requirements cover the physical performance of product regarding the aspects of outdoor weathering, impact, static load, and rear leg testing.

1.5 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics as long as the performance requirements are met.


1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Compulsory status has been recommended in order to protect the consumer or user against danger to health or safety by ensuring a product of acceptable quality.

8. Relevant documents: PCTTS 601 – Plastic chairs for outdoor use – Performance requirements (ASTM F1561: 2003)


} On a date to be notified by the Minister to whom responsibility for trade and industry is assigned, in a Notice to be published in the Trinidad and Tobago Gazette as required by the Standards Act.



Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards 1-2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago

Email Address: [email protected]


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NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Automotive Diesel Fuel – Specification (ICS: 75.160.20)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Automotive Diesel – Specification (18 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: This National Standard specifies the properties and methods of test for diesel fuel intended for use in Trinidad and Tobago for the following periods;

a) Present to 31 December 2006

b) 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2009, and

c) 1 January 2010 and beyond

This National Standard is applicable to diesel fuel formulated for use by motor vehicles both on and off public roadways, equipped with compression ignition engines.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Compulsory status had been recommended in order to protect the consumer or user against danger to health or safety by ensuring a product of


acceptable quality.

This revised standard supersedes TTS 569:2000. This first revision was developed in recognition of the environmental and health concern in a nation densely populated with vehicles that use automotive diesel fuel.

8. Relevant documents: PC TTS 569: 20xx – Automotive Diesel Fuel – Specification (TTS 569:2000 – Automotive Diesel Fuel)


} On a date to be notified by the Minister to whom responsibility for trade and industry is assigned, in a Notice to be published in the Trinidad and Tobago Gazette as required by the Standards Act



Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards 1-2 Century Drive Trinicity Industrial Estate Macoya Tunapuna Trinidad and Tobago



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NOTIFICATION





4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Specification for unleaded gasoline (petrol) for motor vehicles (ICS: 75.160.20)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Specification for unleaded gasoline (petrol) for motor vehicles (18 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: This standard specifies requirements for three grades of unleaded gasoline; Premium, Super and Regular in Trinidad and Tobago for use in motor vehicles with spark-ignition internal combustion engines.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Compulsory status had been recommended in order to protect the consumer or user against danger to health or safety by ensuring a product of acceptable quality.

This revised standard supersedes TTS 269: 1992. This standard therefore seeks to reduce the harmful chemicals in gasoline that the public is exposed to, by reducing both the lead and sulphur content of gasoline.

8. Relevant documents: PCTTS 269: 20XX – Specification for unleaded gasoline (petrol) for motor vehicles (TTS 269: 1992 Specification for unleaded gasoline


(petrol) for motor vehicles).


} On a date to be notified by the Minister to whom responsibility for trade and industry is assigned, in a Notice to be published in the Trinidad and Tobago Gazette as required by the Standards Act


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards 1-2 Century Drive Trinicity Industrial Estate Macoya Tunapuna Trinidad and Tobago



WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/TUN/12 11 November 2005

(05-5307)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original: French

NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: TUNISIA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): Institut National de la Normalisation et de la Propriété Industrielle, INNORPI (National Institute for Standardization and Industrial Property)

2. Agency responsible: Ministère du Commerce et de l'Artisanat (Ministry of Trade and Crafts) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: INNORPI


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Concrete (91.100.30)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Arrêté du Ministre de l'Industrie, de l'Energie et des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises portant homologation de la norme tunisienne relative aux spécifications de béton (Order of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises approving the Tunisian Standard on specifications for concrete) (73 pages, in French).

6. Description of content: Tunisian Standard NT 21.195 (2002) applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structures.

It covers cast-in-place concrete, ready-mixed concrete and factory-made precast concrete.



applicable: Safety

8. Relevant documents: Tunisian Standard NT 21.195 (2002): Béton - Partie 1: Spécification, performances, production et conformité (Concrete - Part 1: Specifications, performance, production and conformity).



17 December 2002

31 January 2006


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: INNORPI B.P. 57 Cite El Khadra 1003 Tunis, Tunisie Tel.: (+216) 71 785 922 Fax: (+216) 71 781 563

E-mail: [email protected] (text available in French)


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/USA/146/Corr.1 2 November 2005

(05-5167)


NOTIFICATION

Corrigendum The following communication, dated 1 November 2005, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of the United States.

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Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting Systems This document corrects the preamble to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on 21 September 2005, regarding flightdeck door monitoring and crew discreet alerting systems. This correction adds two vendors that sell video camera systems to the ones cited in the preamble. Full Text of this Notification is available on the Internet at URLs: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-21747.htm http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-21747.pdf

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WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/USA/150 2 November 2005

(05-5155)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: UNITED STATES If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (155) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Ozone Depleting Substances (HS Chapter 3808) (ICS: 13).

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2006 Critical Use Exemption From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide; Proposed Rule (25 pages, in English).

6. Description of content: EPA is proposing an exemption to the phaseout of methyl bromide production and import for 2006 critical uses. Specifically, EPA is proposing uses that will qualify for the 2006 critical use exemption, and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or made available from stocks for those uses in 2006. EPA's action is taken under the authority of the Clean Air Act and reflects recent consensus Decisions taken by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Protocol) at the 16th Meeting of the Parties (MOP) and the 2nd Extraordinary Meeting of the Parties (ExMOP). EPA is seeking comment on both the list of critical uses, and on EPA's determination of the amounts of methyl bromide needed to satisfy those uses.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of the environment


8. Relevant documents: 70 Federal Register (FR) 62029 27 October 2005; Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 82. Will appear in the Federal Register when adopted.


} To be determined

10. Final date for comments: 28 November 2005

11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Full Text of this Notification is Now Available on the Internet at URLs: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-21526.htm http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-21526.pdf


WORLD TRADE


(05-5207)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (156) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Appliances (HS 8418); appliances (HS 8422); appliances (HS 8516); appliances (HS 8450); appliances (HS 8415); appliances (HS 8514); appliances (HS 8539); (ICS 13).

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Rule concerning disclosures regarding energy consumption and water use of certain home appliances and other products required under the energy policy and conservation act ("Appliance Labeling Rule'') Advanced Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) (7 Pages, in English).

6. Description of content: Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires the Commission to conduct a rulemaking to examine the effectiveness of current energy efficiency labelling requirements for consumer products issued pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. In response to that directive, the Commission is seeking comments on the effectiveness of the Appliance Labeling Rule and suggestions for improvements to the energy labeling program. The Commission is also requesting comments about the overall costs and benefits of the Rule and its overall regulatory and economic impact as a part of the Commission's systematic review of all its regulations and guides.




8. Relevant documents: 70 Federal Register (FR) 66307 2 November 2005; Title 16 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 305. Will appear in the Federal Register when adopted.


} To be determined


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-21817.htm

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-21817.pdf


WORLD TRADE


(05-5270)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (157) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Ozone Depleting Substances (HS Chapter: 3824; ICS: 13)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Ozone Depleting Substitutes in Foam Blowing (9 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: : Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b are unacceptable for use in the foam sector under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program under section 612 of the Clean Air Act. The SNAP program reviews alternatives to Class I and Class II ozone depleting substances and approves use of alternatives which do not present a greater risk to public health and the environment than the substance they replace or than other available substitutes. Specifically, EPA is taking two actions. First, in response to a court decision upholding a challenge to EPA's July 2002 final rule finding HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b acceptable subject to Narrowed Use Limits in three foam end uses, we are proposing to find HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b unacceptable as substitutes for HCFC-141b in the foam end uses of commercial refrigeration, sandwich panels, slabstock and "other" foams. Second, in the July 2002 final rule, EPA withdrew a proposed action to find HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b unacceptable as substitutes for CFCs in all foam end uses. We are now


issuing a new proposal to find HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b unacceptable as substitutes for CFCs in all foam end uses.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: : Protection of the environment



} To be determined




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(05-5381)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (158) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Condoms (HS Chapter: 4014) (ICS: 11.200 )

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices; Designation of Special Control for Condom and Condom With Spermicidal Lubricant (16 pages, English)

6. Description of content: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the classification regulations for condoms and condoms with spermicidal lubricant containing nonoxynol-9 (condoms with spermicidal lubricant) to designate a special control for natural rubber latex (latex) condoms with and without spermicidal lubricant. FDA is proposing the draft guidance document entitled "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Labeling for Male Condoms Made of Natural Rubber Latex," as the special control that the agency believes will help provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the devices. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is announcing a notice of availability of the draft special controls guidance document for public comment.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of human health




} To be determined




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(05-5534)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE) (159) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: U.S. WTO TBT Inquiry Point National Center for Standards and Certification Information National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, MS-2160 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2160

Telephone: (+1) 301 975 4040 Fax: (+1) 301 9261559 E-mail: [email protected]


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Consumer products, commercial and industrial equipment (HS Chapter: 8418, 8422, 8516, 8450, 8415, 8514, 8539; ICS: 13)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Energy Conservation Standards for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment (11 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this technical amendment to place in the Code of Federal Regulations the energy


conservation standards, and related definitions, that Congress prescribed in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer protection, energy conservation.

8. Relevant documents: 70 Federal Register (FR) 60407 18 October 2005; Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 430 and 431


} 18 October 2005


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Internet URLs: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-20701.htm http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-20701.pdf


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(05-5533)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: State of California, United States of America (160) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: U.S. WTO TBT Inquiry Point National Center for Standards and Certification Information National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, MS-2160 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2160

Telephone: (+1)301 975 4040 Fax: (+1)301 926 1559 Email: [email protected]


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Seafood (HS Chapter: 03; ICS: 67.120)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: California Senate Bill 730, Speier. Organic products: aquaculture products. (2 pages, in English)

6. Description of content: The California Organic Products Act of 2003 regulates the production of products sold, labeled, or represented as organic. The act requires producers, handlers, and processors of organic products to pay a registration fee to the State Department of Health Services based on gross sales of products sold as


organic in the calendar year that precedes the date of registration. The act makes it a crime for any person to sell, offer for sale, advertise, or label any product in violation of the act.

This bill would prohibit any aquaculture, fish, or seafood product from being labeled or represented as "organic" until formal organic certification standards have been developed and implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program or by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Because a violation of this prohibition would be a crime under existing provisions of law, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program by changing the definition of a crime.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer protection.

8. Relevant documents: Complete bill history: http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_0701-0750/sb_730_bill_20051007_history.html


} 1 January 2006



Internet URLs: http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_0701-0750/sb_730_bill_20051007_chaptered.html http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_0701-0750/sb_730_bill_20051007_chaptered.pdf


WORLD TRADE


(05-5691)


NOTIFICATION



2. Agency responsible: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (161) Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Food (ICS: 67)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims, Expansion of the Nutrient Content Claim "Lean" (16 Pages, in English)

6. Description of content: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its food labeling regulations for the expanded use of the nutrient content claim "lean" on the labels of foods categorized as "mixed dishes not measurable with a cup" that meet certain criteria for total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol content. This proposal responds to a nutrient content claim petition submitted by Nestlé Prepared Foods Co. (Nestlé) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act). This action also is being taken to provide reliable information that would assist consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of human health.

8. Relevant documents: 70 Federal Register (FR) 71041 25 November 2005; Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 101. Will appear in the Federal Register


when adopted.


} To be determined




WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/N/ZAF/52 18 November 2005

(05-5472)


NOTIFICATION


1. Member to Agreement notifying: SOUTH AFRICA If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2. Agency responsible: Department of Minerals and Energy Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: Mr. Muzi W. Mkhize Director: Petroleum and Gas Regulation Department of Minerals and Energy Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001 South Africa Mineralia Centre, 234 Visagie Street, Pretoria Tel: (+27) 12 317 8646 Fax: (+27) 12 322 8570 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dme.gov.za


4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): All grades of petrol and diesel (including bio-diesel)

5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1997). Regulations regarding Petroleum Products specifications and standards, Government Notice R1078 of 4 November 2005 published in Government Gazette No. 28191 and Regulation Gazette No. 3842 Vol. 485 of 4 November 2005, (32 pages, in English).


6. Description of content: Lead removal from all grades of petrol and reduction of the sulphur content of diesel for environmental and public health reasons.

7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Environmental and public health reasons

8. Relevant documents: Government Gazette No. 28191 and Regulation Gazette No. 3842 Vol 485 of 4 November 2005. Final Regulations will be published in the Government Gazette by 31 January 2006. The regulations are based on the Worldwide Fuel Charter, Euro 2 Standards, relevant Industry and International Standards.


} 31 January 2006


11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Text is not available from National enquiry point, but is available from the agency responsible indicated in 2 above.


WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION G/TBT/Notif.99/498/Add.2 10 November 2005

(05-5275)


NOTIFICATION


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Please be advised that National Directorate of Domestic Trade (DNCI) Resolution No. 732/2005 sets the definitive dates for the schedule established in the Annex to Technical Coordination Secretariat (SCT) Resolution No. 35/2005 (G/TBT/Notif.99/498/Add.1) for the certification of the electric refrigerators, freezers and combinations thereof covered thereby.

Notified texts available from: Website: http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/notific_arg_2000.htm E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (+54) 11 4349 4072

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