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PCD 339 – 2:2022, Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater-Part 2: Mercury, First Edition: This standard prescribes two methods for the determination of mercury in water and wastewater.
a) Cold vapour atomic absorption spectrophotometric method; and
b) Calorimetric dithizone method.

CDC 10 (443) DTZS, Bamboo drinking straw — Specification, 1st Edition: This Draft Tanzania Standard specifies the requirements, methods of sampling and test for bamboo drinking straws. It applies to naturally grown bamboo species.

Draft Communique on Ecodesign Requirements for Off Mode, Standby Mode and Networked Standby Energy Consumption of Electrical and Electronic Household and Office Equipment (…/…/EU) (SGM:2022/…): This Communique shall apply to electrical and electronic household and office equipment included in Annex-I.

General purpose cleaning and disinfecting products - Compulsory requirements: This standard establishes compulsory chemical and labelling requirements for general purpose cleaning and disinfecting products for household purposes and automotive applications (including dilutable products).
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Electrical appliances - Compulsory requirements: This National Standard specifies safety requirements for all electrical appliances produced, imported or used in Trinidad and Tobago. It also specifies labelling information to be placed on the appliances as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such appliances. (...)

The Bureau of Energy proposes to amend "Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of water chilling packages using the vapor compression cycle" in order to ensure implementation of such Requirements. The amendments mainly involve Clause 4 (adding the acceptance of energy efficiency test reports from AHRI approved Test Stands) and Clause 12 (conditions of applying for renew registration numbers). The minimum energy performance standards and test methods (referencing CNS 12575) remain unchanged.

Proposal for amendments to the legal inspection requirements for electric storage tank water heaters: The "Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection for Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters (Amendment Draft)," proposed by the Bureau of Energy (BOE), Ministry of Economic Affairs, was notified on 2 September 2022 as per G/TBT/N/TPKM/407/Rev.1. As the requirements on the capacity of inner tank are included in the notified amendment draft, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to remove the requirement of Section 8.11 "Capacity of inner tank" of CNS 11010:2013 from BSMI's testing items to avoid overlapping jurisdiction with the BOE. (...)

Draft of amendments to Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Electric Pots: With a view to enhancing the efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Energy proposes to amend the minimum energy performance standards and energy efficiency rating labelling requirements.

The Technical Specification for Type Approval of Water Meters was promulgated and implemented on 12 June 2003, and the latest revision date was 3 November 2014. In view of the rapid development of water meter manufacturing technology, electrical or electronic measurement becomes popular, and it is an important part of energy management in smart homes. Considering that new electrical or electronic water meters will generally be used as water consumption measurement devices, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to amend the Technical Specification for Type Approval of Water Meters in accordance with OIML R49:2013.

Mandatory Requirements of Water Efficiency Labeling Products for Water Use Equipment, Sanitary Ware or Other Equipment: To promote the use of water-saving equipment in daily life, the Water Resource Agency proposes to designate auto-closing faucet as one of the products which shall have Water Efficiency Labels. It is to be in line with Article 95-1 of the Water Supply Act. Auto-closing faucets sold in domestic market shall obtain a license for the use of Water Efficiency Label in accordance with the Regulations for the Management of the Water Efficiency Label.