WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/GEN/N/25
18 February 2003
(03-1043)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2003
Note by the Secretariat
In the Second Triennial Review of the Operation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of all notifications issued during the month ofJanuary 2003, which includes a total of 109 notifications by 18 Members.This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members
and to their rights and obligations under the WTOG/TBT/GEN/N/25
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/ARG/68
16/01/035.6.2 Motor vehicles Protection of health and the
environmentNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/69
16/01/035.6.2 Motor vehicles Protection of health and the
environmentNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/70
16/01/035.6.2 Motor vehicles Compliance with the corresponding
technical and administrative
procedures to obtain authorization for
use of vehicles on the roadNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/71
16/01/035.6.2 Wine products Promote industrial export activity Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/72
16/01/035.6.2 Radiocommunication systems To incorporate in the Argentine legal
system Resolution GMC No. 6/2002
on the harmonization of the use of
frequencies intended for users havingto operate radiocommunication
systems without a defined location or
whose location changes frequentlyNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/73
16/01/035.6.2 Two-way paging systems To incorporate into Argentine
legislation MERCOSUR Common
Market Group Resolution No. 5/2002
on the harmonization of technical and
administrative procedures for the
installation and operation of two-waypaging systemsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/74
22/01/032.9.2 Maté Preliminary survey and compilation of
databases for registration, inspection
and controlNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/75
16/01/032.9.2 Motor vehicles Facilitate the marketing of motor
vehicles in 2003Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/76
16/01/032.9.2 Equipment containing
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)Protection of health and the
environmentNot specifiedArgentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/77
29/01/035.6.2 Wine products Control of the sugar content of raw
material inputs (grapes, sulphonatedmusts or virgin musts) and sugars
obtained from processed productsNot specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/ARG/78
29/01/035.6.2 Low-voltage electrical equipment Higher level of safety Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/79
29/01/035.6.2 Speed measurement devices Greater transparency and safety of
speed controls carried out by private
clients of the service, police
departments or municipalities; andimproved reliability of the
measurement controlsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/80
29/01/035.6.2 Medicinal preparations for human
useHealth protection Not specifiedArgentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/81
29/01/035.6.2 Medicinal preparations for human
useHealth protection Not specified
Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/13
09/01/032.9.2 Foods/Processed Foods - for special
medical purposes onlyThe proposal examines both
compositional and informationrequirements in the context of the
following objectives:  protecting
public health and safety; developing
harmonised food regulations;
sufficient information for consumers15/03/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/75
13/01/032.9.2 Ganglioside-based drugs
(HS Chapter 30)Consumer’s  health and safety and
directions requirementsNot stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/76
13/01/032.9.2 New rubber tyres
(HS 40.11)Consumer’s safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/77
13/01/035.6.2 Plastic packages
(HS 39.23)Consumer’s safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/78
21/01/032.9.2 Cotton (Gossipyum herbaceum, G.
arboreum, G. hirsutum and G.
barbadense) (HS: Chapter 52)Marking, labelling and testing
requirements and consumer’s safetyNot stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/79
21/01/032.9.2
2.10.1Multiphase and monophase electric
meters for active energy
(HS: 9028.30)Pattern approval procedures and
consumer’s safetyNot stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/80
21/01/032.9.2 Wheat (Triticum aestivum L. and
Triticum durum L.) (HS: 10.01)Marking and labelling requirements
and consumer’s safetyNot statedBrazil
G/TBT/N/BRA/81
21/01/032.9.2 Papaya (Carica papaya L.)
(HS: 0807.20)Marking, labelling and packaging
requirements and consumer’s safetyNot statedG/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/BRA/82
21/01/032.9.2 Melon fruit (Cucumis melo L.) (HS:
0807.1)Marking, labelling and packaging
requirements and consumer’s safetyNot stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/83
21/01/032.9.2 Mango fruit (HS: 0804.50) Marking, labelling and packaging
requirements and consumer’s safety04/02/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/84
21/01/032.9.2 Tangerine fruit (HS: 0805.20) Marking, labelling and packaging
requirements and consumer’s safety04/02/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/85
21/01/032.9.2 Orange (HS:0805.10) Marking, labelling and packaging
requirements and consumer’s safety04/02/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/86
21/01/032.9.2 Lemon (HS:0805.50) Marking, labelling and packaging
requirements and consumer’s safety04/02/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/87
22/01/032.9.2 Motorcycle tyres (HS 4011.40) Consumer's safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/88
22/01/035.6.2 Electrical switches (HS 8536.20) Consumer’s safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/89
30/01/035.6.2 Electrical cables and flexible cords
(HS 85.44)Consumer’s safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/90
30/01/035.6.2 Electrical switches (HS 85.36) Consumer’s safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/91
30/01/032.9.2 Packaged food (HS:  Section IV) Labelling requirements and public
health17/02/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/92
30/01/032.9.2 Seed products used in agriculture
(HS: Chapter 15)Consumer’s safety and prevention of
deceptive practicesDoes not
apply
G/TBT/N/BRA/9330/01/035.6.2 Tables and chairs as school furniture
for children (HS: 94.03)Consumer’s safety Not stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/94
30/01/032.9.2 Liquefied petroleum gas (HS:
2711.1)Consumer’s safety 31/01/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/95
30/01/035.6.2 Natural gas system components for
automotive applications (HS:87.08)Conformity assessment procedures and
consumer’s safetyNot stated
G/TBT/N/BRA/96
30/01/035.6.2 Telecommunication products (HS
Chapter 85)Consumer's protection Not statedBrazil
G/TBT/N/BRA/97
30/01/032.9.2 Crepe bandages, orthopaedic
bandages, gauze compresses and
pre-washed surgery filed compresses
(HS: 30.05)Labelling requirements, consumer’s
safety and prevention of deceptive
practices09/03/03G/TBT/GEN/N/25
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Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/98
30/01/032.9.2 Non-automatic weighing instruments
(HS: 84.23)Type approval procedures Not stated
G/TBT/N/CAN/54
07/01/032.9.2
5.6.2Incandescent reflector lamps,
fluorescent lamp ballasts, room air
conditioners, dishwashers, dry-type
transformers(ICS: 29.140.20, 29.140.30, 23.120,
97.040.40, 29.180)Protection of the environment 27/02/03
Canada
G/TBT/N/CAN/55
24/01/032.9.2 Motor vehicle
(ICS: 43.020)Harmonization with U.S. requirements 27/02/03
G/TBT/N/HRV/1
20/01/032.9.2 Electricity meters
(ICS: 17.020, 17.220.20)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/2
17/01/032.9.2 Glass Mercury Thermometers
(ICS: 17.200.20)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/3
20/01/032.9.2 Alcoholometers
(ICS: 71.040.10)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/4
20/01/032.9.2 Graduated Measuring Cylinders for
Laboratory Use (ICS: 17.060)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/5
20/01/032.9.2 Pipettes for Blood Corpuscles
Counting for Laboratory Use
(ICS: 11.100)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/6
20/01/032.9.2 Liquid Glass Burettes for Laboratory
Use (ICS: 17.220, 75.180.30)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/7
20/01/032.9.2 Glass Measuring Flasks with End
Measurement Mark for Laboratory
Use (ICS: 17.020)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/8
20/01/032.9.2 Gas Volume Meters
(ICS: 17.220, 75.180.30)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/9
20/01/032.9.2 Static Active Electrical Energy
Meters of Class 0.2 S and 0.5 S
(ICS: 17.020, 17.220.20)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/10
20/01/032.9.2 Electrical Energy Meters
(ICS: 17.020, 17.220.20)Not specified Not specifiedCroatia
G/TBT/N/HRV/11
21/01/032.9.2 Earth resistance measuring
instruments (ICS: 17.020)Not specified Not specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/HRV/12
21/01/032.9.2 Glass Liquid Thermometers
(ICS: 17.200.20)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/13
21/01/032.9.2 Emission of pollutants according to
the engine fuel requirements
(ICS: 13.040.50)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/14
21/01/032.9.2 Speedometers for motor vehicles
(ICS: 17.080)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/15
21/01/032.9.2 Pipettes with end measurement mark
for laboratory use (ICS: 11.100)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/16
21/01/032.9.2 Prepackages
(ICS: 55.020, 55.040)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/17
21/01/032.9.2 Earth resistance measuring
instruments (ICS: 19.080)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/18
21/01/032.9.2 Loop resistance measuring
instruments (ICS: 19.080)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/19
21/01/032.9.2 Insulation resistance measuring
instruments  (ICS: 19.080)Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/20
21/01/032.9.2 Not specified Not specified Not specified
G/TBT/N/HRV/21
21/01/032.9.2 Emission of pollutants according to
the engine fuel requirements
(ICS: 13.040.50)Not specified Not specifiedCroatia
G/TBT/N/HRV/22
21/01/032.9.2 Emission of pollutants according to
the engine fuel requirements
(ICS: 13.040.50)Not specified Not specified
European
CommunitiesG/TBT/N/EEC/25
08/01/032.9.2 Natural Mineral Waters, as per
Directive 80/777/EEC, last modified
by Directive 96/70/CE, and spring
waters, as per Directive 80/778/EECTo guarantee to consumers the high
quality and the absence of harmful
substances in natural mineral waters09/03/03
France G/TBT/N/FRA/17
07/01/032.9.2 Fertilizing substances and growing
mediaTo compile in a single text the
provisions of the Orders establishingmandatory implementation and the
Order of 8 December 1982 on
technical procedures for official
inspectionsNot specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/FRA/18
07/01/032.9.2 Basic mineral amendments
(enriching agents) and growing
mediaPermit the use of two Standards
approved by AFNOR: NF U 44-001,
basic mineral amendments, and NF U
44-551, growing media. Harmonizethe procedure for all existing standardsNot specified
G/TBT/N/FRA/19
14/01/032.9.2 Packaging of potentially infectious
healthcare wastes and human
anatomical wasteTo promote the placing on the market
of safe packaging suited to the
characteristics of potentially infectious
wastes; safety requirementsNot specifiedFrance
G/TBT/N/FRA/20
15/01/032.9.2 Gas lines made of synthetic
materials; direct-fired heating
systems; specialized modules and
containers for cooking appliances in
exhibition halls; packaging
compaction systems; lifts; medicalgas systems; fire doors and fire
dampers; membranes for pneumatic
structuresIntegrate technical innovations and
European standards; improve the
readability of the text; ensure
consistency16/03/03
G/TBT/N/GTM/4
21/01/032.9.2 ICS: 67.160.10 Food safety and protection of human
health15/03/03
G/TBT/N/GTM/5
21/01/032.9.2 ICS 67.160.10 Food safety and protection of human
health15/03/03
G/TBT/N/GTM/6
21/01/032.9.2 ICS 67.160.10 Food safety and protection of human
health15/03/03
G/TBT/N/GTM/7
21/01/032.9.2 ICS: 65.100.01 Establish the minimum labelling
requirements for pesticides for
domestic or industrial use and
produced domestically or abroad15/03/03Guatemala
G/TBT/N/GTM/8
21/01/032.9.2 ICS: 65.100.20 To protect human and animal health 15/03/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/9
17/01/035.6.2 Controlgears and switchgears
(ICS: 29.120.40 HS: Chapter 85)Consumer safety 18/03/03 Israel
G/TBT/N/ISR/10
17/01/035.6.2 Toys
(ICS: 97.200.50 – HS: Chapter 95)Consumer safety and health 18/03/03G/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/ISR/11
17/01/035.6.2 Plugs and socket outlets
(ICS: 29.120.30 – HS: 8536)Consumer safety 18/03/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/12
17/01/035.6.2 Primary batteries
(ICS: 29.220.10 HS: 85.06)Environmental Protection and
Consumer information18/03/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/13
17/01/035.6.2 Cold water meters
(ICS: 91.140.60 HS: 9026)Consumer protection and information 18/03/03
G/TBT/N/ISR/14
17/01/035.6.2 Information technology equipment –
(ICS: 35.020 – HS: 84.71)Consumer safety 18/03/03Israel
G/TBT/N/ISR/15
17/01/035.6.2 Bitumen roofing sheets
(ICS: 91.120.30 HS: 6807)Consumer safety and protection 18/03/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/66
09/01/032.9.2 Hams
(HS: 1602.41)Protection of the consumers' interest 26/02/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/67
09/01/032.9.2 Pressed Ham
(HS: 1602.49)Protection of the consumers' interest 26/02/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/68
09/01/032.9.2 Bacon
(HS: 1602.42)Protection of the consumers' interest 26/02/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/69
09/01/032.9.2 Mixed sausage
(HS:  1601.00)Protection of the consumers' interest 26/02/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/70
09/01/032.9.2 Mixed Pressed Ham
(HS: 1602.49)Protection of the consumers' interest 26/02/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/71
09/01/032.9.2 Sausage
(HS: 1601.00)Protection of the consumers' interest 26/02/03Japan
G/TBT/N/JPN/72
09/01/032.9.2 Neon transformers
(HS: 85.0431)To make the existing technical
requirements on electrical appliances
and materials conform with IEC
Standards07/03/03
Korea G/TBT/N/KOR/47
09/01/032.9.2 Appliance coupler for household and
similar general purposes, Auxiliaries
for lamps, Lamp control gearSafety 03/03/03
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/56
10/01/032.9.2 Yellow fat coatings enriched with
vitamin DHuman Health 14/01/03G/TBT/GEN/N/25
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New Zealand G/TBT/N/NZL/12
14/01/032.9.2 Foods/Processed Foods - for special
medical purposes onlyThe proposal examines both
compositional and information
requirements in the context of the
following objectives:  protectingpublic health and safety; developing
harmonised food regulations;
sufficient information for consumers15/03/03
Singapore G/TBT/N/SGP/2
07/01/035.6.2 Residual Current Circuit Breaker;
Socket-Outlet; Domestic electric
wall switch; Ballast for tubular
fluorescent lamp; Isolating
transformer for downlight fittingTo rationalise the current regulatory
regime for electrical and electronic
products15/03/03
G/TBT/N/THA/97
08/01/032.9.2 Kerosene (HS Chapter 2710.002,
ICS:  75.160.01 Fuels in general)Consumer protection Not specified
G/TBT/N/THA/98
09/01/032.9.2 Liquefied petroleum gas
(HS Chapter 27.11, ICS: 75.160.30
Gaseous fuels)Consumer protection Not specified
G/TBT/N/THA/99
09/01/032.9.2 Diesel oil (HS Chapter 2710.003,
ICS:  75.160.01 Fuels in general)Consumer protection Not specified
G/TBT/N/THA/100
09/01/032.9.2 Gasoline oil (HS Chapter 2710.001,
ICS: 75.160.01 Fuels in general)Consumer protection Not specified
G/TBT/N/THA/101
09/01/032.9.2 Gasohol oil (HS Chapter 2710.001,
ICS: 75.160.01 Fuels in general)Consumer protection Not specified
G/TBT/N/THA/102
09/01/032.9.2 Fuel oil (HS Chapter 27.09, ICS:
75.160.01 Fuels in general)Consumer protection Not specified
G/TBT/N/THA/103
09/01/032.9.2 Motor cycles and mopeds
(HS Chapter: 87.11, ICS: 43.140)Consumer protection 10/03/03Thailand
G/TBT/N/THA/104
09/01/032.9.2 Air Conditioners
(HS Chapter 84.15, ICS: 23.120)Energy conservation 10/03/03G/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/THA/105
09/01/032.9.2 Caffeine and its salts (HS Chapter
2939.30, ICS: 67.140.20),
Medicaments containing alkaloids or
derivatives thereof but not containinghormones of other products of
heading No. 29.37 or antibiotics (HS
Chapter 3003.40)Consumer protection 10/03/03
Thailand
G/TBT/N/THA/106
09/01/032.9.2 Caffeine and its salts (HS Chapter
2939.30, ICS:  67.140.20),
Medicaments containing alkaloids or
derivatives thereof but not containing
hormones of other products of
heading No. 29.37 or antibiotics (HSChapter 3003.40)Consumer protection 10/03/03
G/TBT/N/CHN/13
23/01/032.10.1 Boilers (HS 8402, 8403, 8404);
Pressure Vessels (cylinders included)
(HS 7309, 7310, 7311, 7613, 8405,
8414, 8418, 8419, 8420, 8421, 8422,
8438, 8439, 8444, 8445, 8446, 8451,
8477, 8479, 8606, 8704, 8716, 9019and 9032); Safety valves and
bursting discs for boiler and pressure
vessel (cylinder included) (HS:
8481) and cylinder valves; Boilers
and pressure vesselsSafety of consumers and
environmental protection15/03/03
The People's
Republic of
China
G/TBT/N/CHN/14
24/01/035.6.2 Boilers (HS 8402, 8403, 8404);
Pressure Vessels (cylinders included)
(HS 7309, 7310, 7311, 7613, 8405,
8414, 8418, 8419, 8420, 8421, 8422,8438, 8439, 8444, 8445, 8446, 8451,
8477, 8479, 8606, 8704, 8716, 9019
and 9032); Safety valves and
bursting discs for boiler and pressure
vessel (cylinder included) (HS:8481) and cylinder valves; Boilers
and pressure vesselsImplementing of The Supervision and
Management Methods of Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Manufacture (AQSIQ
ordinance No.22).15/03/03G/TBT/GEN/N/25
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G/TBT/N/CHN/15
23/01/032.10.1 Boilers (HS 8402, 8403, 8404);
Pressure Vessels (cylinders included)
(HS 7309, 7310, 7311, 7613, 8405,
8414, 8418, 8419, 8420, 8421, 8422,8438, 8439, 8444, 8445, 8446, 8451,
8477, 8479, 8606, 8704, 8716, 9019
and 9032); Safety valves and
bursting discs for boiler and pressure
vessel (cylinder included) (HS:8481) and cylinder valves; Boilers
and pressure vesselsSafety of consumers and
environmental protection15/03/03
The People's
Republic of
China
G/TBT/N/CHN/16
23/01/032.9.2 Aluminium Pressure Cooker
(ICS code:  97.040.60)Safety; improve product quality 24/03/03
G/TBT/N/GBR/7
08/01/032.10.1
5.6.2Mineral or chemical fertilisers,
nitrogenous (HS headings 31.02);Mineral or chemical fertilisers
containing two or three of the
fertilising elements nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium; Other
fertilisers; goods of this chapter intablets or similar forms or in
packages of a gross weight not
exceeding 10kg
(HS Heading 31.05)To ensure that imported material from
outside the European Union is safe inthat its composition and characteristics
are such that it is resistant to accidental
or deliberate detonation09/03/03
United
Kingdom
G/TBT/N/GBR/8
31/01/032.9.2 8711 To implement a Single Vehicle
Approval scheme28/04/03
G/TBT/N/USA/29
08/01/032.9.2 Diagnostic X-Ray Systems (ICS 11) To update the standard to account for
changes in technology and use of
radiographic and fluoroscopic systems
as well as to fully utilize the currently
accepted metric system of units in thestandards09/04/03
United States
G/TBT/N/USA/30
08/01/032.9.2 Light Trucks (ICS 43) To improve light truck fuel economy 14/02/03
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