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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/THA/492 Thailand 2016 Sustainable fisheries management Technical regulation or specifications Fisheries
Department of Fisheries Notification on Type and…
Department of Fisheries Notification on Type and Category of Documents for Import Permit of Fish and Fishery Products

In order to examine related documents for imported fish and fishery products in compliance with all or certain provisions under the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 (2015), the Department of Fisheries issues a notification to prescribe type and category of documents for imported fish and fishery products as determines in the appendix of this notification.
Environment related objective
To prevent the imported fishery products and foreign vessels related to IUU fishing activities entering into Thailand.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Department of Fisheries Notification on Type and Category of Documents for Import Permit of Fish and Fishery Products

In order to examine related documents for imported fish and fishery products in compliance with all or certain provisions under the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 (2015), the Department of Fisheries issues a notification to prescribe type and category of documents for imported fish and fishery products as determines in the appendix of this notification.
Fish, other aquatic living resources and fishery products
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 15 days following the date of its publication
Keywords
Fish
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/THA/493 Thailand 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Other
Draft Notification of Ministry of Industry on…
Draft Notification of Ministry of Industry on List of Hazardous Substances (No.3) B.E. &.

To rectify and add some hazardous substances attached to the Notification of Ministry of Industry on List of Hazardous Substances 2013 dated 28 August 2013 as follows:
1. Revised hazardous substance of the responsible agencies
2. Add items of hazardous substances into the existing lists
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous substance
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Notification of Ministry of Industry on List of Hazardous Substances (No.3) B.E. &.

To rectify and add some hazardous substances attached to the Notification of Ministry of Industry on List of Hazardous Substances 2013 dated 28 August 2013 as follows:
1. Revised hazardous substance of the responsible agencies
2. Add items of hazardous substances into the existing lists
Protection against dangerous goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the date the regulation is adopted
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TJK/1 Tajikistan 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Technical regulation "Safety of packaging…
Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (10 pages, in Russian) . Annex 1 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (18 pages, in Russian), Annex 2 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (2 pages, in Russian), Annex 3 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (2 pages, in Russian), Annex 4 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging"

Requirements on packaging (closure) and requirements associated with process of storing, transportation and utilization, for protection of human life and health, property, environment , life and health of animals, plants, as well as prevention of actions, misleading consumers of packaging (closures) regarding its usage and safety.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by specifying requirements on packaging (closure) and requirements associated with process of storing, transportation and utilization
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (10 pages, in Russian) . Annex 1 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (18 pages, in Russian), Annex 2 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (2 pages, in Russian), Annex 3 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging" (2 pages, in Russian), Annex 4 to Technical regulation "Safety of packaging"

Requirements on packaging (closure) and requirements associated with process of storing, transportation and utilization, for protection of human life and health, property, environment , life and health of animals, plants, as well as prevention of actions, misleading consumers of packaging (closures) regarding its usage and safety.
Packaging
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TJK/2 Tajikistan 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Technical Regulation "On Safety of Toys"…
Technical Regulation "On Safety of Toys" (26 pages, in Russian)

Mandatory requirements on toys for protection of the life and health of children and individuals looking after them, as well as prevention of actions, misleading purchasers (consumers) of toys regarding their usage and safety and environmental protection.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by setting Mandatory requirements on toys
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical Regulation "On Safety of Toys" (26 pages, in Russian)

Mandatory requirements on toys for protection of the life and health of children and individuals looking after them, as well as prevention of actions, misleading purchasers (consumers) of toys regarding their usage and safety and environmental protection.
Toys
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TJK/3 Tajikistan 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Manufacturing
Technical regulation "Manufactured Tobacco…
Technical regulation "Manufactured Tobacco" (12 pages, in Russian)

Determines mandatory requirements for application and execution on manufactured tobacco, as well as requirements on information (labelling), applied on consumer packaging of manufactured tobacco.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by setting mandatory requirements for application and execution on manufactured tobacco, as well as requirements on information (labelling), applied on consumer packaging of manufactured tobacco
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical regulation "Manufactured Tobacco" (12 pages, in Russian)

Determines mandatory requirements for application and execution on manufactured tobacco, as well as requirements on information (labelling), applied on consumer packaging of manufactured tobacco.
Manufactured tobacco
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/206/REV.1 Chinese Taipei 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance…
Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Energy Efficiency Indication and Inspection for Fluorescent Lamps (Draft) (3 pages, in Chinese; 3 pages, in English) .

To enhance energy efficiency, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the minimum energy performance standards for fluorescent lamps.
Environment related objective
To improve energy efficiency of fluorescent lamps and to achieve the goal of energy conservation and environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Energy Efficiency Indication and Inspection for Fluorescent Lamps (Draft) (3 pages, in Chinese; 3 pages, in English) .

To enhance energy efficiency, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the minimum energy performance standards for fluorescent lamps.
Fluorescent, hot cathode
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
853931
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2017
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/236 Chinese Taipei 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
The documents required for the importation of non…
The documents required for the importation of non- genetically modified colza, colza seeds, sweet corn, sugar beet and genetically modified colza, sweet corn, sugar beet (1 page, in English)

Based on Article 30 of the "Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation" and Article 4 of the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products", the FDA would like to request the food businesses which import non- genetically modified colza, sweet corn,sugar beet and genetically modified colza,sweet corn,sugar beet to submit the documents required by the Food and Drug Administration.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating GMO and non-GMO products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The documents required for the importation of non- genetically modified colza, colza seeds, sweet corn, sugar beet and genetically modified colza, sweet corn, sugar beet (1 page, in English)

Based on Article 30 of the "Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation" and Article 4 of the "Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products", the FDA would like to request the food businesses which import non- genetically modified colza, sweet corn,sugar beet and genetically modified colza,sweet corn,sugar beet to submit the documents required by the Food and Drug Administration.
Non- genetically modified colza, colza seeds, sweet corn, sugar beet and genetically modified colza, sweet corn, sugar beet
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
070490
070990
071040
071080
071290
120510
120590
121291
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/238 Chinese Taipei 2016 Water management and conservation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Amendment to Water Supply Act (1 page, in English…
Amendment to Water Supply Act (1 page, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

The Amendment to Water Supply Act was announced on 4 May 2016. The main changes to the Act are adding Article 95-1 and Article 98-1 to facilitate the use of water efficient equipment. Water equipment, sanitary equipment or other equipment that are designated by the central competent authority and sold by individuals, groups and corporate organizations shall be affixed water- saving labels in order for them to be placed on the market. Failure to affix water- saving labels on designated equipment shall be subject to penalties. Further details concerning the water- saving labels shall be announced by the central competent authority at a later time.
Environment related objective
For the purpose of water conservation and water resource protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to Water Supply Act (1 page, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

The Amendment to Water Supply Act was announced on 4 May 2016. The main changes to the Act are adding Article 95-1 and Article 98-1 to facilitate the use of water efficient equipment. Water equipment, sanitary equipment or other equipment that are designated by the central competent authority and sold by individuals, groups and corporate organizations shall be affixed water- saving labels in order for them to be placed on the market. Failure to affix water- saving labels on designated equipment shall be subject to penalties. Further details concerning the water- saving labels shall be announced by the central competent authority at a later time.
Toilets, washing machines, urinals, faucets, showerheads, etc. Water of natural resources
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 1 July 2017
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/243 Chinese Taipei 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Draft Amendments to the Fuel Economy Test Method…
Draft Amendments to the Fuel Economy Test Method for Motorcycles (14 pages, in English)

The proposed amendments to the fuel economy test Method for motorcycles will be consistent with that of World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating fuel powered motorcycles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Amendments to the Fuel Economy Test Method for Motorcycles (14 pages, in English)

The proposed amendments to the fuel economy test Method for motorcycles will be consistent with that of World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC)
Fuel powered motorcycles
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2017
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/246 Chinese Taipei 2016
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Other
Draft Amendment to the food businesses which…
Draft Amendment to the food businesses which import food and genetically modified food raw materials shall keep the relevant records, documents and electronic files or databases of the imported products (2 pages, in English; 2 pages, in Chinese)

Based on Article 32 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, the FDA intends to amend the items of required information that need to be kept by the food businesses which import food and genetically modified food raw materials.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by requiring food businesses importing GMO food raw materials to keep the relevant records, documents and electronic files or databases of the imported products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Amendment to the food businesses which import food and genetically modified food raw materials shall keep the relevant records, documents and electronic files or databases of the imported products (2 pages, in English; 2 pages, in Chinese)

Based on Article 32 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, the FDA intends to amend the items of required information that need to be kept by the food businesses which import food and genetically modified food raw materials.
Imported food and related products
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Genetic