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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MEX/290 Mexico 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The notified Standard establishes the minimum…
The notified Standard establishes the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for split type air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow. It also specifies the testing methods which must be used to verify compliance, and defines the public information labelling requirements.
Environment related objective
To increase energy saving , ensure greater conservation of energy resources and protect the consumer from any products entering the domestic market which are of lower quality and which use an excessive amount of energy .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Standard establishes the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for split type air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow. It also specifies the testing methods which must be used to verify compliance, and defines the public information labelling requirements.
Air conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
8415.10.90.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in 60 calendar days after the publication of the final Mexican Official Standard in the Official Journal.
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MEX/296 Mexico 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency Conformity assessment procedures Energy
National tariff headings concerned: 2709 and 2710…
National tariff headings concerned: 2709 and 2710 - Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

The notified Emergency Standard is applicable to gasoline, jet fuel, automotive diesel, agricultural and marine diesel, industrial diesel, fuel oil, domestic diesel fuel, aviation gas, first-fill gasoline, intermediate fuel oil and LPG throughout the production and supply chain in national territory, with the purpose of protecting the environment.
Environment related objective
To prevent the product at issue from posing a risk to human health, property and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National tariff headings concerned: 2709 and 2710 - Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

The notified Emergency Standard is applicable to gasoline, jet fuel, automotive diesel, agricultural and marine diesel, industrial diesel, fuel oil, domestic diesel fuel, aviation gas, first-fill gasoline, intermediate fuel oil and LPG throughout the production and supply chain in national territory, with the purpose of protecting the environment.
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
2709
2710
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 30 October 2015
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MKD/8 North Macedonia 2015
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Law on Construction Products lays down the…
Law on Construction Products lays down the systems of assessment and verification of consistency of performance in relation to the essential characteristic of construction products, basic obligations of manufacturers, requirements relating to notifying authorities, declaration of assessment and verification of consistency of performance in relation to the essential characteristic of construction products and other conditions for the placing or making available on the market of construction products, with the purpose of protecting the health or safety of persons and protection of environment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating construction products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law on Construction Products lays down the systems of assessment and verification of consistency of performance in relation to the essential characteristic of construction products, basic obligations of manufacturers, requirements relating to notifying authorities, declaration of assessment and verification of consistency of performance in relation to the essential characteristic of construction products and other conditions for the placing or making available on the market of construction products, with the purpose of protecting the health or safety of persons and protection of environment.
Construction products: HS Chapters: 25 – Gypsum, cement, building limes; 44 – Wood and Articles of Wood (builder's joinery: wind ows, doors, shutters; wood based panels and elements); 68 – Articles of cement, of concrete, gypsum products; 69 – Ceramic Products (sanitary appliances, roof coverings) .
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
25
44
68
69.
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MMR/2 Myanmar 2015
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, General environmental protection, Natural resources conservation, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 All products/economic activities
The Law on Standardization To strengthen the…
The Law on Standardization To strengthen the National Quality Infrastructure for Standards, Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment, with an objective to enable to protect manufacturing, distributing and importing the goods which do not meet the prescribed technical regulation and those which are not safe and endangered to the environment.
Environment related objective
Among the stated objectives of the Law:
d) To enable to support protection of environment related to products, production processes and services from impact, and conservation of natural resources; To enable to protect manufacturing, distributing and importing the goods which do not meet the prescribed technical regulation and those which are not safe and endangered to the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Law on Standardization To strengthen the National Quality Infrastructure for Standards, Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment, with an objective to enable to protect manufacturing, distributing and importing the goods which do not meet the prescribed technical regulation and those which are not safe and endangered to the environment.
Not specified
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not specified
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MUS/4/REV.1 Mauritius 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The regulation specifies the requirements for the…
The regulation specifies the requirements for the energy efficiency labelling of household electrical appliances.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by ensuring energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The regulation specifies the requirements for the energy efficiency labelling of household electrical appliances.
Household electrical appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in 60 days from date of notification
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MYS/53 Malaysia 2015
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
UNECE Regulation 40 Uniform provisions concerning…
UNECE Regulation 40 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of Exhaust Emission (Motorcycle)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating provisions concerning the approval of Exhaust Emission
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UNECE Regulation 40 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of Exhaust Emission (Motorcycle)
Motor Vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2015
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/MYS/54 Malaysia 2015
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
UNECE Regulation 101 Uniform provisions…
UNECE Regulation 101 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of emission of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption (passenger car)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating provisions concerning the approval of emission of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption (passenger car)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UNECE Regulation 101 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of emission of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption (passenger car)
Parts and accessories of motor vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
87.08
43.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2015
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/71 New Zealand 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Reform of Hazardous Substances Management under…
Reform of Hazardous Substances Management under the HSNO Act: Proposal for an EPA (Information) – Notice for importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances – March 2015, Environmental Protection Authority (the EPA) discussion document, 2015.

Sets out a proposal for a tertiary instrument (a form of regulation) that would require the importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances to provide their business and contact person details to the EPA.
Environment related objective
To improve the efficient and effective management of hazardous substances and contribute to improved health and safety through ensuring the regulator (the EPA) has better access to information about businesses that import into or manufacture hazardous substances in New Zealand.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Reform of Hazardous Substances Management under the HSNO Act: Proposal for an EPA (Information) – Notice for importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances – March 2015, Environmental Protection Authority (the EPA) discussion document, 2015.

Sets out a proposal for a tertiary instrument (a form of regulation) that would require the importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances to provide their business and contact person details to the EPA.
Hazardous substances
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in the second half of 2015
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/72 New Zealand 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
The consultation document sets out the rationale…
The consultation document sets out the rationale for a proposed prohibition on the importation of any products containing asbestos, and seeks feedback from specific businesses and industry groups that are likely to be using asbestos-containing products. The feedback sought relates to the impact that a proposed prohibition would have on New Zealand businesses, in order to inform policy decisions on whether a prohibition should be imposed and, if so, how it would best be implemented.
Environment related objective
To reduce the risks to public health arising from asbestos exposure
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The consultation document sets out the rationale for a proposed prohibition on the importation of any products containing asbestos, and seeks feedback from specific businesses and industry groups that are likely to be using asbestos-containing products. The feedback sought relates to the impact that a proposed prohibition would have on New Zealand businesses, in order to inform policy decisions on whether a prohibition should be imposed and, if so, how it would best be implemented.
Any manufactured products containing any type of asbestos, including, but not limited to: textiles; asbestos-cement products; insulating materials; friction materials; plaster boards and spray-on coatings
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not specified
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PAK/79 Pakistan 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This part of PS: 1806 specifies the standard…
This part of PS: 1806 specifies the standard reference conditions and the methods of declaring the power, fuel consumption and lubricating oil consumption for reciprocating internal combustion engines using liquid or gaseous fuels. Where necessary individual requirements are given for particular engine applications, with the purpose of protecting the environment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating reciprocating internal combustion engine performance
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This part of PS: 1806 specifies the standard reference conditions and the methods of declaring the power, fuel consumption and lubricating oil consumption for reciprocating internal combustion engines using liquid or gaseous fuels. Where necessary individual requirements are given for particular engine applications, with the purpose of protecting the environment.
Reciprocating internal combustion engine performance
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in 90 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat
Keywords
Environment