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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FRA/202 France 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for…
Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the repairability index of corded electric lawnmowers.

The repairability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the categories of electrical and electronic products. This score is obtained by dividing an overall score of 100 points by 10 according to five criteria, each scored out of 20 and of equal weight, making it possible to assess the repairability of the products concerned. These criteria are as follows: documentation provided by the manufacturer, ease of disassembly of the product, availability of spare parts, relationship between the price of the most expensive spare part and the price of the original product, usage counter (optional) or other criteria specific to the category of products concerned.
Environment related objective
From an environmental standpoint, this measure will allow France to pursue its national objective of reducing the resource consumption linked to French consumption: to reduce resource consumption relative to GDP by 30% compared to 2010, by 2030 (Law No 2015-992) . More repairable and therefore more durable products will effectively lead to a reduction in resource consumption (reduction in the need for new products), a reduction in the quantity of waste electrical and electronic products and an associated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the repairability index of corded electric lawnmowers.

The repairability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the categories of electrical and electronic products. This score is obtained by dividing an overall score of 100 points by 10 according to five criteria, each scored out of 20 and of equal weight, making it possible to assess the repairability of the products concerned. These criteria are as follows: documentation provided by the manufacturer, ease of disassembly of the product, availability of spare parts, relationship between the price of the most expensive spare part and the price of the original product, usage counter (optional) or other criteria specific to the category of products concerned.
This Order applies to lawnmowers falling within the scope of the Order of 17 June 1987 relating to the permissible sound power level of lawnmowers operating with an electric motor and connected to the electricity network with a cable ("corded electric lawnmowers") .
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2021
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FRA/203 France 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for…
Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the repairability index of robot electric lawnmowers.

The repairability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the categories of electrical and electronic products. This score is obtained by dividing an overall score of 100 points by 10 according to five criteria, each scored out of 20 and of equal weight, making it possible to assess the repairability of the products concerned. These criteria are as follows: documentation provided by the manufacturer, ease of disassembly of the product, availability of spare parts, relationship between the price of the most expensive spare part and the price of the original product, usage counter (optional) or other criteria specific to the category of products concerned.
Environment related objective
From an environmental standpoint, this measure will allow France to pursue its national objective of reducing the resource consumption linked to French consumption: to reduce resource consumption relative to GDP by 30% compared to 2010, by 2030 (Law No 2015-992) . More repairable and therefore more durable products will effectively lead to a reduction in resource consumption (reduction in the need for new products), a reduction in the quantity of waste electrical and electronic products and an associated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system for calculating and displaying the repairability index of robot electric lawnmowers.

The repairability index consists of a score out of 10 intended to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the categories of electrical and electronic products. This score is obtained by dividing an overall score of 100 points by 10 according to five criteria, each scored out of 20 and of equal weight, making it possible to assess the repairability of the products concerned. These criteria are as follows: documentation provided by the manufacturer, ease of disassembly of the product, availability of spare parts, relationship between the price of the most expensive spare part and the price of the original product, usage counter (optional) or other criteria specific to the category of products concerned.
This Order applies to lawnmowers falling within the scope of the Order of 17 June 1987 relating to the permissible sound power level of autonomous lawnmowers operating with an electric motor ("robot electric lawnmowers") .
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2021
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FRA/204 France 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Consumer information symbols indicating the…
Consumer information symbols indicating the sorting rule for waste resulting from products subject to the principle of extended producer responsibility.

The notified Decree lays down the conditions governing the application of the legislative provisions of the Environmental Code aimed at ensuring that any product placed on the market for household use and subject to the principle of extended producer responsibility, excluding household glass drinks packaging, is labelled with a symbol informing the consumer that this product is subject to a sorting rule and with information specifying the methods for sorting or depositing waste resulting from the product.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment (improving performance in the collection and recycling of waste resulting from products subject to the principle of extended producer responsibility and marketed for household use)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Consumer information symbols indicating the sorting rule for waste resulting from products subject to the principle of extended producer responsibility.

The notified Decree lays down the conditions governing the application of the legislative provisions of the Environmental Code aimed at ensuring that any product placed on the market for household use and subject to the principle of extended producer responsibility, excluding household glass drinks packaging, is labelled with a symbol informing the consumer that this product is subject to a sorting rule and with information specifying the methods for sorting or depositing waste resulting from the product.
Products placed on the market for household use and subject to the principle of extended producer responsibility
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2022
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Recycle
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/34 United Kingdom 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws,…
The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020.

The draft regulations prohibit the supply of plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in the course of a business.
Environment related objective
Proposing to introduce regulations to prohibit the supply of certain plastic items to the end user on the grounds that they cause harm to the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020.

The draft regulations prohibit the supply of plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in the course of a business.
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3924
83.080
97.040.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
April 2020 - July 2021 for attached straws
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/15 Ghana 2020 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Road vehicles — Requirements for imported used…
Road vehicles — Requirements for imported used motor vehicles.

This draft Ghana Standard specifies the requirements, which include safety characteristics and inspection criteria for roadworthiness of imported used motor vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3 and O with the exception of category L.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Road vehicles — Requirements for imported used motor vehicles.

This draft Ghana Standard specifies the requirements, which include safety characteristics and inspection criteria for roadworthiness of imported used motor vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3 and O with the exception of category L.
Road vehicles in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon Declaration as Mandatory by the Minister responsible for Trade and Industry
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/17 Ghana 2020
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Sustainable cocoa — Part 1: Requirements for…
Sustainable cocoa — Part 1: Requirements for Cocoa Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative — Management Systems and Performance.

This African Standard specifies the requirements for Cocoa Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative to comply with Management Systems and for performance relating to structuring the management of Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative to enhance performance and meet the economic, social and environmental pillars for sustainable cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) production.
Environment related objective
Sustainable cocoa bean production.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable cocoa — Part 1: Requirements for Cocoa Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative — Management Systems and Performance.

This African Standard specifies the requirements for Cocoa Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative to comply with Management Systems and for performance relating to structuring the management of Farmer as an Entity/Farmer Group/Cooperative to enhance performance and meet the economic, social and environmental pillars for sustainable cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) production.
Cocoa
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
18
67.140.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet secretary
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/18 Ghana 2020 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Sustainable cocoa — Part 3: Requirements for…
Sustainable cocoa — Part 3: Requirements for Cocoa Certification Scheme.

This draft African standard specifies the requirements for quality including classification, sampling, test methods, packaging and marking of cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) . It also specifies the basic requirements for the design and implementation of one or more traceability systems within the cocoa supply chain for sustainably produced cocoa beans from farm to the point of export (Free On Board), as well as to the factory gate at the local level for grinders.
Environment related objective
Sustainably produced cocoa beans.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable cocoa — Part 3: Requirements for Cocoa Certification Scheme.

This draft African standard specifies the requirements for quality including classification, sampling, test methods, packaging and marking of cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) . It also specifies the basic requirements for the design and implementation of one or more traceability systems within the cocoa supply chain for sustainably produced cocoa beans from farm to the point of export (Free On Board), as well as to the factory gate at the local level for grinders.
Cocoa
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
18
67.140.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet secretary
Keywords
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/19 Ghana 2020 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Sustainable cocoa - Part 2: Requirements for…
Sustainable cocoa - Part 2: Requirements for Cocoa Quality and Traceability.

This draft African standard specifies the requirements for quality including classification, sampling, test methods, packaging and marking of cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) . It also specifies the basic requirements for the design and implementation of one or more traceability systems within the cocoa supply chain for sustainably produced cocoa beans from farm to the point of export (Free On Board), as well as to the factory gate at the local level for grinders.
Environment related objective
Sustainably produced cocoa beans.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable cocoa - Part 2: Requirements for Cocoa Quality and Traceability.

This draft African standard specifies the requirements for quality including classification, sampling, test methods, packaging and marking of cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) . It also specifies the basic requirements for the design and implementation of one or more traceability systems within the cocoa supply chain for sustainably produced cocoa beans from farm to the point of export (Free On Board), as well as to the factory gate at the local level for grinders.
Cocoa
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
18
67.140.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet secretary
Keywords
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GRD/30 Grenada 2020
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Specification for Pneumatic Tyres for Highway…
Specification for Pneumatic Tyres for Highway Commercial Vehicles.

The Standard specifies physical dimensions, performance and marking requirements for pneumatic tyres for highway commercial vehicles. Test methods for determining conformity to the performance requirements are also included.
Environment related objective
To protect human health and safety of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Specification for Pneumatic Tyres for Highway Commercial Vehicles.

The Standard specifies physical dimensions, performance and marking requirements for pneumatic tyres for highway commercial vehicles. Test methods for determining conformity to the performance requirements are also included.
Pneumatic Tyres for Highway Commercial Vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures.
 ICS - HS Code
83.160.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
March 2021
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GTM/100 Guatemala 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Electrical products. Split-type, free-flow,…
Electrical products. Split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow. Energy efficiency specifications).
Environment related objective
Establish the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), test methods, conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements for split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Electrical products. Split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow. Energy efficiency specifications).
Air conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notified Regulation seeks to establish the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), test methods, conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements for split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow, which are manufactured, imported or marketed in the States Parties.
Keywords
Energy
Labelling