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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures | G/SPS/N/ARE/166 | United Arab Emirates | 2018 | Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
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Technical regulation or specifications | Agriculture, Other | Following the Decree No. 322 of 2018 on the…
Following the Decree No. 322 of 2018 on the Regulation of the importation plant hosts from countries that have recorded infections of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) which was notified and published in SPS notification G/SPS/N/ARE/142/Add.1 , United Arab Emirates is applying an emergency measure to prevent the risk of entrance of the pest from India and Yemen. Therefore, the competent authority in affected countries should apply the phytosanitary measures described in the mentioned decree, and declare the measures in the phytosanitary certificate. Annex No. 4 of the list of countries, which have recorded infections of the autumn cluster insect (Spodoptera Frugiperda: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), has been updated.
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/403 | United Arab Emirates | 2018 | Water management and conservation | Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
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Manufacturing | Draft of GSO Technical Regulation for Water…
Draft of GSO Technical Regulation for Water-saving Products
This GSO Technical Regulation (TR) shall apply to Water- saving Products as defined in Article (2) thereof. This TR aims to rationalize water consumption through products covered (listed in Annex 1) . The rationalization will be in accordance with specified rates of consumption (Annex 2), to achieve efficient and effective water use for optimum social and economic benefits of member states. |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/407 | United Arab Emirates | 2018 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
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Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
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Manufacturing | Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the…
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment
This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market. |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/408 | United Arab Emirates | 2018 | Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
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Technical regulation or specifications | Manufacturing | Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "…
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "LABELING – ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES PART 2: WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS "
This UAE Draft of updated technical regulation concerned with methods for measuring the energy and water consumption of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices and for cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (washer-dryers). This standard also applies to household electric tumble dryers, automatic and non-automatic type, with or without a cold water supply and incorporating a heating device. This document covers the requirements related to: - Energy Consumption; - Water Consumption; - Spin Extraction Performance for Washing Machines; - Condensation Efficiency for Condenser Dryers. This document also applies to washing machines for communal use in block of flats or in launderettes up to 20kg capacity. Washing machines intended for commercial purposes are not included. |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/409 | United Arab Emirates | 2018 | Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
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Technical regulation or specifications | Manufacturing | Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "…
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "LABELING – ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - PART 6: Dishwasher"
This draft of updated technical regulation concerned with methods for measuring the energy and water consumption for dishwasher household use. This standard also applies to those sold for built-in household dishwashers. This document covers the requirements related to: - Energy Consumption; - Water Consumption; Dishwasher intended for commercial purposes are not included. |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/410 | United Arab Emirates | 2018 | Animal protection | Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
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Fisheries | Ministerial Decree regulates the fishing and…
Ministerial Decree regulates the fishing and trade of sharks as below:
i) It is prohibited to export locally caught sharks throughout the year in any form. This includes shark fins. ii) It is prohibited to import and therefore re-export sharks in any form from 1 March to 31 July every year. iii) It is prohibited to export, import and therefore re-export shark fins in any form throughout the year. During the seasonal ban from 1 March to 31 July, all trade in sharks will be prohibited in the UAE local market. |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/337 | United Arab Emirates | 2016 | Waste management and recycling | Technical regulation or specifications | Manufacturing | The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of…
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food. |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/340 | United Arab Emirates | 2016 | Energy conservation and efficiency | Technical regulation or specifications | Manufacturing | This draft of technical regulation provide…
This draft of technical regulation provide comprehensive information about the UAE Energy Efficiency Standardization and Labeling Program for Television Sets. It details requirements, references and procedures needed by traders, importers and/or manufacturers to ensure that their products complies with the program prior to making their product available in the UAE market.
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/342 | United Arab Emirates | 2016 | Energy conservation and efficiency | Technical regulation or specifications | Manufacturing | UAE Technical Regulation "Labeling – Energy…
UAE Technical Regulation "Labeling – Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part 9: Vacuum Cleaners"
This draft of technical regulation covers electric mains-operated vacuum clean ers, including hybrid vacuum cleaners. Exemption: • Wet, wet and dry, battery operated, robot, industrial, or central vacuum cleaners • Floor polishers • Outdoor vacuum cleaners |
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Technical Barriers to Trade | G/TBT/N/ARE/345 | United Arab Emirates | 2016 | General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
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Technical regulation or specifications | Energy | Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "…
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "Unleaded Gasoline – Requirements and Test Methods"
This draft of UAE technical regulation specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered unleaded gasoline (ULG), with an aim of protecting the environment |
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