WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/GEN/N/29
18 June 2003
(03-3264)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 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 ofMay 2003, which includes a total of 79 notifications by 19 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/29
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/ARG/88
14/05/032.9.2 Personal hygiene products, cosmetics
and perfumesTo ensure that personal hygiene
products, cosmetics and perfumes are
safe under normal or foreseeable
conditions of use and establish a single
up-to-date list of substancesNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/89
14/05/032.9.2 Pharmaceutical products To guarantee that pharmaceutical
products reach the consumer withoutimpairment of their properties at the
stages of storage, distribution and
transportNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/90
14/05/032.9.2 Food products Alignment with in ternational standards 17/05/03
G/TBT/N/ARG/91
14/05/032.9.2 Dietary supplements To endorse the use of primrose oil in
dietary supplementsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/92
14/05/032.9.2 Food products To adopt the internationally used term
"... caviar"Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/93
14/05/032.9.2 Wine products To tailor the controls carried out by the
National Institute of Vitiviniculture to
the systems developed by theindustrial sector with regard to product
definition; to comply with
international standards on appellations
of originNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/94
14/05/035.6.2 Low voltage electrical equipment To establish minimum standards to be
met by recognized certification bodies,
regarding the periodicity and scope ofthe controls to be carried outNot specifiedArgentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/95
14/05/032.9.2 Radars used to measure motor
vehicle speed - speed measurement
devicesTo authorize the use of equipment that
has undergone type approval tests,
where it has satisfied all the type
approval tests established by
Resolution No. 753, of 6 November
1998 except for those involving the
assessment of electromagnetic
susceptibilityNot specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/ARG/96
14/05/035.6.2 Safety auto parts and/or fittings Recognition of equivalence as between
international regulations and the
regulations approved within
MERCOSURNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/97
14/05/035.6.2 Motor vehicles Encouragement of compliance with all
established requirementsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/98
14/05/035.6.2 Engines and propellers Alignment of existing procedures with
those applicable at international levelNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/99
14/05/032.9.2 Cosmetics Correction of mistake Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/100
22/05/032.9.2 Medicines To facilitate access to medicines,
thereby contributing to the defence of
consumer rights, and to allow the
population to freely choose from the
various medicinal preparationscurrently on the marketNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/101
23/05/032.9.2 Wine The need to establish, as an exporting
country, the appropriate limits for
these products through essentialproduction and conservation
techniques, as laid down by the
International Organization of Vine and
WineNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/102
22/05/032.9.2 Synthetic guts of regenerated
celluloseTo ensure that Argentine Food Code
standards are kept up to date by
adapting them in accordance withtechnical advances made in this fieldNot specifiedArgentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/103
22/05/032.9.2 Transportation of foodstuffs To adopt measures that protect
foodstuffs during transportation from
possible contamination or damage
which could render them unfit for
consumptionNot specified
Argentina G/TBT/N/ARG/104
22/05/032.9.2 Labelling of pre-packaged food To keep the Argentine Food Code up
to date by implementing the
agreements concluded within the
framework of the Southern Common
Market (MERCOSUR).Not specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/ARG/105
22/05/032.9.2 Glass containers To promote the use of returnable glass
containers for household-size productsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/106
26/05/032.9.2 Light passenger vehicles Adapt national legislation to the
situation of certain vehicles the
specific characteristics of which make
them unsuitable for use on public
roads and for which a ModelConfiguration Permit is therefore not
required; to provide for the special
situation of vehicles known as
quadricycles which meet the technical
conditions required to use public roads
and establish a procedure thereforNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/107
26/05/032.9.2 Wine products Ensure that adequate information is
available to consumers and prevent the
use of deceptive practices as regardswine labelling.Not specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/108
27/05/032.9.2 Liquefied petroleum gas To record information on all persons
and entities which are established
and/or are commencing activities in
the liquefied petroleum gas  sector. To
possess information on legal,
technical, economic and safety
conditionsNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/109
27/05/032.9.2 Food products Incorporate MERCOSUR Common
Market Group Resolution No. 55/99
into Argentine legislationNot specified
G/TBT/N/ARG/110
27/05/035.6.2 Capital goods The need, as part of the investment
promotion policy, to provide forenterprises which can demonstrate
improved competitiveness in relation
to the introduction of such production
linesNot specified
Argentina
G/TBT/N/ARG/111
27/05/032.9.2 Footwear Bring legislation into line with the
country's present situationNot specified
Australia G/TBT/N/AUS/16
14/05/032.10.1 HS 9503.90.9 Small darts have been found to cause
the choking deaths of childrenNot specifiedG/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/BRA/111
23/05/032.9.2 Drugs (HS: Chapter 30) Labeling requirements and public
health11/06/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/112
23/05/032.9.2 Soup (HS: 21.04) Labelling requirements and public
health22/06/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/113
23/05/032.9.2 Processed tomato concentrates
(HS: 2103.20)Labelling requirements and public
health22/06/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/114
23/05/032.9.2 Mustard and prepared mustard
(HS: 2103.30)Labelling requirements and public
health22/06/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/115
23/05/032.9.2 Chocolate (HS: 18.06) Labelling requirements and public
health22/06/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/116
23/05/032.9.2
5.6.2Toys (HS: Chapter 95) Labelling and packaging requirements,
conformity assessment procedures and
consumer’s safety.  It also revokes
Mercosur Resolution number 54/92.16/07/03
G/TBT/N/BRA/117
23/05/032.9.2
5.6.2Children’s bicycles (HS:Chapter
9501:00)Labelling and packaging requirements,
conformity assessment procedures andconsumer’s safety16/07/03Brazil
G/TBT/N/BRA/118
23/05/032.9.2 Biodiesel (HS: 1518) Prevention of deceptive practices 16/05/03
Canada G/TBT/N/CAN/66
14/05/032.9.2 Motor Carrier Safety Fitness
Certificate (ICS: 03.220.20)Protection of human safety 17/07/03
G/TBT/N/COL/27
13/05/032.9.2 Canned tuna and tuna preparations
for human consumptionProtection of human health 30/07/03 Colombia
G/TBT/N/COL/28
13/05/032.9.2 Processed meat products Prot ection of human health 30/07/03
Colombia G/TBT/N/COL/29
14/05/032.9.2 Alcoholic beverages Protection of human health 30/07/03
G/TBT/N/COL/30
13/05/032.9.2 Wheat flour and semolina Protection of human health 30/07/03
G/TBT/N/COL/31
14/05/032.9.2 All food for human consumption Prevention of deceptive practices 30/07/03
G/TBT/N/COL/32
14/05/032.9.2 Preserved sardines Protection of human health 30/07/03
G/TBT/N/COL/33
15/05/032.9.2 Male latex condoms Protection of human health and life 06/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/34
15/05/032.9.2 Cosmetics Protection of human health and life 06/08/03G/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/COL/35
21/05/032.9.2 Toothbrushes (HS code
9603.21.00.00)Protection of human health 08/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/36
21/05/032.9.2 Deodorant, anti-perspirant and anti-
perspirant deodorantProtection of human health 08/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/37
22/05/032.9.2 Extinguishers and extinguishing
agentsSafety and protection of human life 15/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/38
23/05/032.9.2 Liquid chlorine (2801.10.00.00) Prot ection of human health 19/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/39
23/05/032.9.2 Scouring powders  (3405.40.00.00) Protec tion of individual and collective
health19/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/40
23/05/032.9.2 Dishwashing paste (3405.40.00.00) Prevent possible risks to individual
and collective health20/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/41
26/05/032.9.2 Transfusion equipment
(9018.90.90.00)To prevent  possible risks to individual
and collective health22/08/03
G/TBT/N/COL/42
27/05/032.9.2 Sterile syringes (9018.31.20.00) Prevent possible risks to individual
and collective health23/08/03
Czech
RepublicG/TBT/N/CZE/70
16/05/032.9.2 Industrial products, low voltage
electrical equipment, electromagnetic
compatibility, machinery, personal
protective equipment, simple
pressure vessels, active implantable
medical devices, equipment andprotective systems intended for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres,
appliances burning gaseous fuels,
lifts, hot water boilers fired with
liquid or gaseous fuels, pressureequipment, construction products
bearing the CE marking, radio and
telecommunications terminal
equipment, medical devices, portable
pressure appliancesNot specified 10/06/03
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/15
13/05/032.9.2 Wheelchair tie-down and occupant
restraint systems (seat belts forwheelchair users)Safety 01/08/03G/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/DNK/16
15/05/032.9.2 Passenger ships engaged in
international voyages
notwithstanding of size and cargo
ships with a length of 15 m and
above or a scantling number of 100and above engaged in both national
and international voyagesSafety; prevention of pollution 01/07/03
G/TBT/N/DNK/17
15/05/032.9.2 Small commercial vessels carrying a
maximum of 12 passengersTo reflect a common equivalence
appropriate for very small vessels. Big
ships are exempted due to the fact that
they are regulated by more stringent
rules, and the provisions concerning
surveys and radio communication are
brought up to date01/07/03
G/TBT/N/DNK/18
16/05/03Not
speci-fiedBiocidal Bottom Paint to Pleasure
BoatsTo reduce the environmental effects
caused by copper in the aquaticenvironment15/07/03
Denmark G/TBT/N/DNK/19
20/05/032.9.2 Concrete structures The supplement has the objective to
meet the requirements in the Building
Regulations 1995, where it’s said, that
the fire resistance of concrete
structures has to be documented with
calculations01/07/03
G/TBT/N/DNK/20
20/05/032.9.2 Not specified The objective is to provide the users of
construction norms DS 409-451,
published after 1997, an improved
insight into the background andprinciples concerning the concept of
robust construction01/06/03
G/TBT/N/DNK/21
21/05/032.9.2 Not specified The supplement is worked out as a
consequence of DS Information
DS/INF 146 sturdiness – background
and principles and contains changes in
the text concerning sturdiness in DS40901/06/03G/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Member Notification and
Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
G/TBT/N/DNK/22
21/05/032.9.2 Bunker ships and ship to ship
transfer of oil cargoDuring bunker operations and ship to
ship transfer of oil cargo there is a risk
of accidents leading to oil pollution in
the area.  The regulation will minimize
this risk through operational rules15/07/03
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/9
15/05/032.9.2 ICS No. 67.100.10 To ensure food safety with a view to
protecting human health and toestablish the characteristics of and
requirements for ultra-high-
temperature (UHT), sterilized and
homogenized cow's milk, produced in
Guatemala or abroad.17/05/03
Guatemala G/TBT/N/GTM/10
15/05/032.9.2 ICS No. 67.100.10 To ensure food safety with a view to
protecting human health and to
establish the characteristics of and
requirements for ultra-high-temperature (UHT), sterilized and
homogenized cow's milk, produced in
Guatemala or abroad.24/08/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/85
01/05/032.9.2 Processed foods Protection of the consumers' interest 16/06/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/86
12/05/032.9.2 Asbestos-containing products To prevent hazards to workers due to
asbestos25/07/03
G/TBT/N/JPN/87
15/05/032.9.2 -Liquified Petroleum Gas Passenger
vehicles (HS:  8703);  -Computers
(HS:  8471.10, 8471.30, 8471.41,
8471.49, 8471.50);  -Magnetic disc
units (HS: 8471.70.030).To promote energy conservation
through prevalence of machinery and
equipment of which the energy
consumption efficiency is high, to
cope with the recent increase of energy
consumption, global warning problemand so on05/07/03Japan
G/TBT/N/JPN/88
15/05/032.9.2 Gasoline (2710.11.137), Gas Oil
(2710.11.150, 2710.19.150)To regulate the quality of fuels for
motor vehicles in order to reduce the
sulphur contained in exhaust gases10/07/03
Korea G/TBT/N/KOR/50
19/05/032.9.2
5.6.2(a) Gas Cylinders and Containers
(with water volume capacity of morethan 300cc), valves and safety valves
as their parts, (b) Gas tanks and tank
lorriesProtection of human life 16/06/03G/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Date of CirculationArticle Product /Measure Objective Deadline for
comments
Lithuania G/TBT/N/LTU/4
16/05/032.9.2 Alcoholic cocktails (alcopops) To provide guidance to manufacturers
of the product and to protect
consumers against misleading
information30/06/03
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/61
16/05/032.9.2 Natural gas To establish the characteristics and
specifications for natural gas in order
to obtain clean fuel that does notdamage installations or the
environment28/06/03
Netherlands G/TBT/N/NLD/58
23/05/032.9.2 Radar reception units capable of
warning drivers that their speed isbeing measured with a radarTo encourage drivers of motorised
vehicles to observe existing speedlimits24/07/03
Slovak
RepublicG/TBT/N/SVK/5
22/05/032.9.2 Assorted products Creating legal status providing
consumer protection via the
conformity assessment procedure and
corresponding to process of accession
of the Slovak Republic to the
European UnionNot specified
Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/13
15/05/032.9.2 Pre-Packaged Products – Metrology
supervision ICS 67.230If necessity for executing particular
technical tasks concerning
metrological supervision outside
Metrology Institute of the Republic ofSlovenia is shown these Rules
determine the legal background for
their executing14/07/03
G/TBT/N/ZAF/29
14/05/032.9.2 Sacks and bags of other plastics (HS:
3923.29  ICS: 55.080; 83.140.01)Environment protection 17/06/03
G/TBT/N/ZAF/30
14/05/032.9.2 HS: 85.44, ICS: 29.060.20 Consumer safety 17/06/03South Africa
G/TBT/N/ZAF/31
23/05/032.9.2 HS: 8544.20.90 ICS: 29.060.20 Consumer safety 09/07/03
Switzerland G/TBT/N/CHE/26
22/05/032.9.2 Vehicles carrying goods and vehicles
with more than 9 places including
the driver (vehicle classes N2, N3,
M2 and M3), Motorcycles.Protection of public health,
environmental protection,
harmonisation with EC law31/07/03
United States G/TBT/N/USA/40
23/05/032.9.2 Alternative Fueled Vehicles  (HS
Chapter 8703) (ICS 43)To be useful to consumers considering
alternative fuel vehicles23/06/03G/TBT/GEN/N/29
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Member Notification and
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comments
G/TBT/N/USA/41
26/05/032.9.2 Infant formula (ICS 67) Safety 27/06/03
G/TBT/N/VEN/25
15/05/032.9.2 Friction material (8708.31.00 and
6813.10.00)Human life and safety 12/06/03 Venezuela
G/TBT/N/VEN/26
15/05/032.9.2 Electrical appliances in general
(tariff subheadings in Chapters 73and 84)Environmental protection and human
safety12/06/03
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