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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/946 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Not specified
Technical Regulations for energy efficiency – 05…
Technical Regulations for energy efficiency – 05-03-16-156 (18 pages, in Arabic)

This regulation specifies the following: Terms and definitions, scope, objectives, supplier obligations, labelling, conformity assessment procedures, responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey responsibilities, violations and penalties, general rules, transition rules, Appendix
Environment related objective
To promote energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical Regulations for energy efficiency – 05-03-16-156 (18 pages, in Arabic)

This regulation specifies the following: Terms and definitions, scope, objectives, supplier obligations, labelling, conformity assessment procedures, responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey responsibilities, violations and penalties, general rules, transition rules, Appendix
Specified in Annex (1) to the notification
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
1
13
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months from the date of publication in the official gazette
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/947 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2016
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Technical Regulations for plastic products OXO –…
Technical Regulations for plastic products OXO – biodegradable 03-03-16-156 (24 pages, in Arabic)

This regulation specifies the following: Terms and definitions, scope, objectives, supplier obligations, labelling, conformity assessment procedures, responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey responsibilities, violations and penalties, general rules, transition rules, Appendix (lists, types).
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by biodegradable plastic products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical Regulations for plastic products OXO – biodegradable 03-03-16-156 (24 pages, in Arabic)

This regulation specifies the following: Terms and definitions, scope, objectives, supplier obligations, labelling, conformity assessment procedures, responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey responsibilities, violations and penalties, general rules, transition rules, Appendix (lists, types).
Biodegradable plastic products
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
1
13
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months from the date of publication in the official gazette
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SEN/9 Senegal 2016
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Standard: Biodegradable packaging - Small-…
Draft Standard: Biodegradable packaging - Small- and medium- sized paper bags - Specifications and requirements) (10 pages, in French)

The notified draft Standard establishes the technical specifications for biodegradable paper bags to be used as packaging. It supplements the national regulations on packaging, namely Law 2015/09 of 21 April 2015 prohibiting plastic packaging with a thickness of less than 30 micrometres which is dangerous for the environment , by establishing the general characteristics and performance of and test methods for packaging.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating biodegradable paper bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Standard: Biodegradable packaging - Small- and medium- sized paper bags - Specifications and requirements) (10 pages, in French)

The notified draft Standard establishes the technical specifications for biodegradable paper bags to be used as packaging. It supplements the national regulations on packaging, namely Law 2015/09 of 21 April 2015 prohibiting plastic packaging with a thickness of less than 30 micrometres which is dangerous for the environment , by establishing the general characteristics and performance of and test methods for packaging.
Sterilized packaging
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
11.080.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force subject to the relevant procedure prior to approval
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/26 Singapore 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
1. Energy Conservation Act 2012 (in English) 2…
1. Energy Conservation Act 2012 (in English)
2. Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)
3. Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013 (in English)

The existing Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations will be amended to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for air-conditioners.

From 1 September 2016, all registrable air-conditioners as listed in Section 4 above, to be supplied or for sale in Singapore must meet the raised minimum energy efficiency standards.
Environment related objective
For the purposes of environmental protection and conservation. Air-conditioners which are not energy efficient consume more energy to operate and lead to higher emissions of greenhouse gases.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Energy Conservation Act 2012 (in English)
2. Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)
3. Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations 2013 (in English)

The existing Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards) Regulations will be amended to raise the minimum energy efficiency standards for air-conditioners.

From 1 September 2016, all registrable air-conditioners as listed in Section 4 above, to be supplied or for sale in Singapore must meet the raised minimum energy efficiency standards.
Air-conditioner
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
10
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 September 2016
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/27 Singapore 2016
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
A set of new subsidiary legislations will be…
A set of new subsidiary legislations will be gazetted under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .

NEA is proposing for the following fuel quality parameters for petrol and diesel, to be legislated through their inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health, which the listed fuel quality parameters have a negative impact on. Current fuel quality control in Singapore is limited to sulphur and lead only. New regulations on the composition of petrol and diesel will help to further reduce pollutants in vehicular tailpipe emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
A set of new subsidiary legislations will be gazetted under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .

NEA is proposing for the following fuel quality parameters for petrol and diesel, to be legislated through their inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .
Motor spirit of RON 97 and above, unleaded; Motor spirit of RON 90 and above, but below RON 97, unleaded; Motor spirit: Other, unleaded; Diesel fuel; fuel oils; Automotive diesel fuel; Other diesel fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
2710.12.12
2710.12.14
2710.12.16
2710.19.60
2710.19.71
2710.19.72
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force referring to effective date in above tables in the notification
Keywords
Emissions
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/28 Singapore 2016 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment)…
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (2 pages, in English) . Notice will be published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette when adopted.

Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations will be amended to introduce Minimum Water Efficiency Standards for Taps & Mixers. From 31 March 2017, all taps and mixers to be supplied or for sale for potable water use in Singapore must be of at least 1-tick water efficiency rating.
Environment related objective
For the purposes of water conservation as part of an overall effort to strengthen the sustainability of Singapore's water resources. Taps and mixers accounts for a large part of water usage, especially in households. The new requirement would help moderate water use in this area and also benefit consumers in terms of cost saving s from the use of more efficient taps/mixers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Public Utilities (Water Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (2 pages, in English) . Notice will be published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette when adopted.

Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations will be amended to introduce Minimum Water Efficiency Standards for Taps & Mixers. From 31 March 2017, all taps and mixers to be supplied or for sale for potable water use in Singapore must be of at least 1-tick water efficiency rating.
Taps and mixers (basin/shower/sink/bib)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 31 March 2017
Keywords
Sustainable
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/29 Singapore 2016 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Guidebook …
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Guidebook

Singapore's Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) for clothes washing machines intended for household use was introduced in 2011. Under the Scheme, all clothes washing machines intended for household use must be registered and labelled to provide information on their water efficiency level before they can be sold or supplied in Singapore. In October 2015, the minimum water efficiency standard for washing machines was raised to 2-tick rating as part of Singapore's effort in water conservation.
Environment related objective
The proposed introduction of a new 4-tick water efficiency rating for washing machine is part of Singapore's effort in water conservation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Guidebook

Singapore's Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) for clothes washing machines intended for household use was introduced in 2011. Under the Scheme, all clothes washing machines intended for household use must be registered and labelled to provide information on their water efficiency level before they can be sold or supplied in Singapore. In October 2015, the minimum water efficiency standard for washing machines was raised to 2-tick rating as part of Singapore's effort in water conservation.
Clothes Washing Machines Intended for Household Use
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 31 March 2017
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/30 Singapore 2016
MEAs implementation and compliance, Other…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste management and recycling
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA…
Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)

NEA is proposing a plan to phase out the use of mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) containing more than 5ppm mercury (by weight) per cell, under the Second Schedule of the existing Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .The phase-out would mean that companies cannot manufacture, import and export mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) in and into Singapore, by 2018.
Environment related objective
Objective: To protect and enhance the environment by minimising the end-of-life environmental impact of batteries at the end of their useful life.

Rationale: Singapore signed the Minamata Convention on 10 October 2013 to demonstrate the country's commitment to safeguard the environment. The Minamata Convention on Mercury (Convention) is a global, legally binding instrument that seeks "to protect the human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds."
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)

NEA is proposing a plan to phase out the use of mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) containing more than 5ppm mercury (by weight) per cell, under the Second Schedule of the existing Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) .The phase-out would mean that companies cannot manufacture, import and export mercury-added batteries (including button cell batteries) in and into Singapore, by 2018.
Batteries
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
85063000
85064000
85066010
85066090
85068010
85068020
85068091
85068099
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the date published in the Republic of Singapore's Government Gazette when adopted
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/31 Singapore 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
i. Energy Conservation Act (in English) ii…
i. Energy Conservation Act (in English)
ii. Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)
iii. Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 (in English)
iv. Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 (in English)

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for refrigerators were introduced in 2011. Only refrigerators that meet the prescribed MEPS are permitted to be sold in Singapore. MEPS helps to prevent consumers from becoming locked into high energy consumption and costs over the lifespan of the appliance.
Environment related objective
For the purposes of environmental protection and energy conservation.

Rationale: The refrigerator is one of the most energy -intensive appliances in homes, accounting for about 18% of the total household electricity consumption. The revised MEPS will reduce energy consumption and result in lower emissions of greenhouse gases. Consumers also reap life cycle cost saving s due to the reduction in energy use over the lifespan of the appliance.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
i. Energy Conservation Act (in English)
ii. Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)
iii. Energy Conservation ( Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 (in English)
iv. Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 (in English)

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for refrigerators were introduced in 2011. Only refrigerators that meet the prescribed MEPS are permitted to be sold in Singapore. MEPS helps to prevent consumers from becoming locked into high energy consumption and costs over the lifespan of the appliance.
Refrigerators
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
8418
1010
8418
2100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 December 2017
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Emissions
Conservation
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/183 El Salvador 2016
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
The notified Regulation establishes the…
The notified Regulation establishes the provisions and procedures governing the production, registration, certification, processing, labelling, storage, transport and marketing of organic agricultural products. It applies to the following products that carry or should carry a descriptive label relating to organic production methods.

A product is considered to carry information concerning organic production methods when the label or property claims, including advertising material and commercial documents, describe the product or its ingredients using the terms " organic ", " biological " or " ecological " or other similar internationally recognised vocabulary, including abbreviated forms, which suggest to the buyer that the product or its ingredients have been obtained via organic production methods in the country in which they have been put on the market.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating organic agricultural products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Regulation establishes the provisions and procedures governing the production, registration, certification, processing, labelling, storage, transport and marketing of organic agricultural products. It applies to the following products that carry or should carry a descriptive label relating to organic production methods.

A product is considered to carry information concerning organic production methods when the label or property claims, including advertising material and commercial documents, describe the product or its ingredients using the terms " organic ", " biological " or " ecological " or other similar internationally recognised vocabulary, including abbreviated forms, which suggest to the buyer that the product or its ingredients have been obtained via organic production methods in the country in which they have been put on the market.
Organic agricultural products
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Organic