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25 October 2019  
(19-7063) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  GUYANA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Guyana National Bureau of Standards  
Flat 15, National Exhibition Complex  
Sophia, Greater Georgetown  
gnbs@networksgy.com  
+592 219 0062/0065/0071  
http://www.gnbsgy.org  
Name and address (including telepho ne and fax numbers , email and website 
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):  HS: 
8536.7000 This Standard specifies the requirements for 600 V single -conductor, 
thermoplastic -insulated wires and cables. This Standard also specifies the requirements 
for submersible -pump cables, with or without jackets.; Electrical apparatus for swit ching 
or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for 
example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp -holders, 
junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts (HS 8536)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Insulated Wires 
and Cables -GYS 532 (UL 83) (93 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  Requirements for Thermoplastic -Insulated Wires and Cables 
including requirements forconstruct ion, performance and markings.   
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  In recent times large quantities of faulty components has been entering the 
country. The risk of electrocution and fire is high. Hence t he need to exclude components 
that do not meet the requirements of the standards.; Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:   
Guyana National Bureau of Standards Act 11 of 1984 (Section 20 and 22) and Official 
Gazette -Guyana. UL 83 standard.   
9. Proposed date of adoption:  2 October 2019  
Proposed date of entry into force:  1 April 2020  G/TBT/N/GUY/35  
 
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  10. Final date for comments:  Document Adopted.  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
 