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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/247 Chinese Taipei 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act …
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (6 pages, in English; 4 pages, in Chinese)

In accordance with the Commodity Inspection Act, plugs and socket-outlet for fixed wiring, adapters and cord sets are currently subject to mandatory inspection. To enhance consumer protection, the BSMI intends to revise the inspection standards for the products by adopting the up-to-date version.
Environment related objective
To enhance the consumer protection and reduce the use of the restricted chemical hazardous substances of electrical and electronic equipments.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (6 pages, in English; 4 pages, in Chinese)

In accordance with the Commodity Inspection Act, plugs and socket-outlet for fixed wiring, adapters and cord sets are currently subject to mandatory inspection. To enhance consumer protection, the BSMI intends to revise the inspection standards for the products by adopting the up-to-date version.
Plugs and socket-outlet for fixed wiring, adapters and cord sets
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
853669
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/248 Chinese Taipei 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act …
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (14 pages, in English; 25 pages, in Chinese) .

In order to encourage industries to reduce the use of restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment and to control the restricted chemical substances at each stage of the supply chain and life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment, also to promote the awareness of consumers on effective utilization of resources and reduction of environmental burden, the BSMI proposes that manufacturers or importers shall follow the requirements stipulated in Section 5 "Marking of presence" of CNS 15663 (2013.7) and clearly mark "the presence conditions of the restricted substance" (i.e. Marking of presence) on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of 92 items of electrical and electronic products (please refer to the attachment for a detailed list)
Environment related objective
To enhance the consumer protection and reduce the use of the restricted chemical hazardous substances of electrical and electronic equipment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (14 pages, in English; 25 pages, in Chinese) .

In order to encourage industries to reduce the use of restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment and to control the restricted chemical substances at each stage of the supply chain and life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment, also to promote the awareness of consumers on effective utilization of resources and reduction of environmental burden, the BSMI proposes that manufacturers or importers shall follow the requirements stipulated in Section 5 "Marking of presence" of CNS 15663 (2013.7) and clearly mark "the presence conditions of the restricted substance" (i.e. Marking of presence) on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of 92 items of electrical and electronic products (please refer to the attachment for a detailed list)
Electrical and electronic products
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
84
85
90
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2018
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/249 Chinese Taipei 2016
Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale…
Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Personal Care and Cosmetics Products Containing Plastic Microbeads (Draft) (5 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

With a view to protecting marine environment from plastic microbeads influence, the Environmental Protection Administration intends to propose restrictions on the manufacture, import and sale of personal care and cosmetics products containing plastic microbeads, in reference to the detail and control schedule of the US Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015. Two transition periods will be provided for businesses to comply with the new requirements. For manufacturers and importers, the requirements will be effective on 1 July 2018; for vendors, the requirements will be effective on 1 January 2020.

Relevant documents: Waste Disposal Act, Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene, Chinese National Standards (CNS) 15492
Environment related objective
Environmental protection; to protect marine ecosystem
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Personal Care and Cosmetics Products Containing Plastic Microbeads (Draft) (5 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

With a view to protecting marine environment from plastic microbeads influence, the Environmental Protection Administration intends to propose restrictions on the manufacture, import and sale of personal care and cosmetics products containing plastic microbeads, in reference to the detail and control schedule of the US Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015. Two transition periods will be provided for businesses to comply with the new requirements. For manufacturers and importers, the requirements will be effective on 1 July 2018; for vendors, the requirements will be effective on 1 January 2020.

Relevant documents: Waste Disposal Act, Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene, Chinese National Standards (CNS) 15492
Cosmetics used for washing hair, cosmetics used for bathing, cosmetics used for face-washing, and soap as defined in relevant provisions of the Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene; Toothpaste
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2018
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/252 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 and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Dehumidifiers (3 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

With a view to enhancing the efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the energy efficiency rating labelling requirements, but the minimum energy performance standards will keep as the same as carried out in 2011, based on related national standards. A transition period about one year will be allowed for manufacturers to adapt to the proposed requirements.
Environment related objective
Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: To promote high energy efficiency electric appliances to achieve the national goal of energy conservation and environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Dehumidifiers (3 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

With a view to enhancing the efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the energy efficiency rating labelling requirements, but the minimum energy performance standards will keep as the same as carried out in 2011, based on related national standards. A transition period about one year will be allowed for manufacturers to adapt to the proposed requirements.
Dehumidifiers; Other, – Other appliances
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
847989
850980
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 1 January 2018
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/253 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 and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Household Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers (4 pages, in English; 4 pages, in Chinese)

With a view to enhancing the efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the energy efficiency rating labelling requirements, but the minimum energy performance standards will keep as the same as carried out in 2011, based on related national standards. A transition period about one year will be allowed for manufacturers to adapt to the proposed requirements.
Environment related objective
To promote high energy efficiency electric appliances to achieve the national goal of energy conservation and environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Household Refrigerators and Refrigerator-Freezers (4 pages, in English; 4 pages, in Chinese)

With a view to enhancing the efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the energy efficiency rating labelling requirements, but the minimum energy performance standards will keep as the same as carried out in 2011, based on related national standards. A transition period about one year will be allowed for manufacturers to adapt to the proposed requirements.
Refrigerators, household type; Compression-type
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
841821
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2018
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/255 Chinese Taipei 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act …
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (4 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps (hereinafter "the commodities") have been subject to mandatory inspection under the Commodity Inspection Act by the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) since 1 March 2001.

In order to encourage industries to reduce the use of chemical substances in electric products and, more importantly, to raise consumers' concerns on effective utilization of resources to reduce the environmental burden, the BSMI proposes that the manufactures or importers shall follow the requirements stipulated in Section 5 "Marking of presence" of CNS 15663 and clearly mark "the presence conditions of the restricted substance(s)" on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of the commodities. Those who utilize website as a means to announce "the presence conditions of the restricted substance(s)" of the commodities shall also clearly mark the website address on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of the commodities.
Environment related objective
To enhance the consumer protection from hazards to human health and safety and to reduce the use of chemical substances. Protection of the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (4 pages, in English; 3 pages, in Chinese)

Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps (hereinafter "the commodities") have been subject to mandatory inspection under the Commodity Inspection Act by the Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) since 1 March 2001.

In order to encourage industries to reduce the use of chemical substances in electric products and, more importantly, to raise consumers' concerns on effective utilization of resources to reduce the environmental burden, the BSMI proposes that the manufactures or importers shall follow the requirements stipulated in Section 5 "Marking of presence" of CNS 15663 and clearly mark "the presence conditions of the restricted substance(s)" on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of the commodities. Those who utilize website as a means to announce "the presence conditions of the restricted substance(s)" of the commodities shall also clearly mark the website address on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of the commodities.
Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps. – Fluorescent, hot cathode
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
85
853931
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/256 Chinese Taipei 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act …
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (16 pages, in English; 24 pages, in Chinese)

In response to technological advances and appearance of new technology products on the markets, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to adopt the latest version of inspection standards for 63 items of electrical appliances. In addition, the BSMI proposes to require marking of presence conditions of hazardous substances to make users informed of the use of 6 chemical substances in such products. Such markings shall be made in accordance with Section 5 "Marking of Presence" of CNS 15663 on the body, packages, stickers or the instruction books of the commodities. For those who utilize website as a means to announce "the presence conditions of the restricted substances of the commodities," the website address shall be clearly stated on the body, packages, stickers or the instruction books of the commodities.
Environment related objective
To enhance the consumer protection of human health and safety and reduce the use of chemical substances. Protection of the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (16 pages, in English; 24 pages, in Chinese)

In response to technological advances and appearance of new technology products on the markets, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to adopt the latest version of inspection standards for 63 items of electrical appliances. In addition, the BSMI proposes to require marking of presence conditions of hazardous substances to make users informed of the use of 6 chemical substances in such products. Such markings shall be made in accordance with Section 5 "Marking of Presence" of CNS 15663 on the body, packages, stickers or the instruction books of the commodities. For those who utilize website as a means to announce "the presence conditions of the restricted substances of the commodities," the website address shall be clearly stated on the body, packages, stickers or the instruction books of the commodities.
Electrical appliances
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
For the "Marking of Presence": entry into force on 1 January 2018; For the revised inspection standards of safety and performance and EMC: entry into force on 1 January 2019
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/258 Chinese Taipei 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act …
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (10 pages, in English; 13 pages, in Chinese)

In order to encourage industries to reduce the use of restricted chemical substances in electrical products and to control the restricted chemical substances at each stage of the supply chain and life cycle of electrical products, also to promote the awareness of consumers on effective utilization of resources and reduction of environmental burden, the BSMI proposes that manufacturers or importers shall follow the requirements stipulated in Section 5 "Marking of presence" of CNS 15663(2013) and clearly mark "the presence condition of restricted substances" (i.e. Marking of presence) on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of 40 items of electrical products.
Environment related objective
To enhance consumer protection and reduce the use of restricted chemical hazardous substances of electrical products. Protection of the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Public Notice under the Commodity Inspection Act (10 pages, in English; 13 pages, in Chinese)

In order to encourage industries to reduce the use of restricted chemical substances in electrical products and to control the restricted chemical substances at each stage of the supply chain and life cycle of electrical products, also to promote the awareness of consumers on effective utilization of resources and reduction of environmental burden, the BSMI proposes that manufacturers or importers shall follow the requirements stipulated in Section 5 "Marking of presence" of CNS 15663(2013) and clearly mark "the presence condition of restricted substances" (i.e. Marking of presence) on the body, packages, stickers, or the instruction books of 40 items of electrical products.
Electrical products
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TUR/77 Türkiye 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Enzymes (6…
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Enzymes (6 pages, in Turkish)

The purpose of this Regulation is to specify the approved food enzymes list, the conditions of use of food enzymes in foods and the rules on the labelling of food enzymes sold as such; including such enzymes used as processing aids.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment (as declared in the notification)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Enzymes (6 pages, in Turkish)

The purpose of this Regulation is to specify the approved food enzymes list, the conditions of use of food enzymes in foods and the rules on the labelling of food enzymes sold as such; including such enzymes used as processing aids.
Food enzymes
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 15 October 2016 (with transition period until 1 January 2018)
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/531 Uganda 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Conformity assessment procedures All products/economic activities
Draft Amendments No. 1 to the Technical…
Draft Amendments No. 1 to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers" (CU TR 031/2012) (29 pages, in Russian)

Draft Amendments No 1 to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers" (CU TR 031/2012) provide the clarification of the application field of the CU TR 031/2012 and of the conformity assessment procedure of tractors, trailers and components to the requirements of the CU TR 031/2012. Draft Amendments No. 1 also provide the requirements to the spare components and the requirements to the general safety and to the emissions of harmful ( pollutants ) agents of tractors engines which operates on compressed natural gas and liquefied hydrocarbon gas, and the actualization of reference standards and of the UNECE Regulations listed in Annexes 1, 4 and 5 of the CU TR 031/2012.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Amendments No. 1 to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers" (CU TR 031/2012) (29 pages, in Russian)

Draft Amendments No 1 to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers" (CU TR 031/2012) provide the clarification of the application field of the CU TR 031/2012 and of the conformity assessment procedure of tractors, trailers and components to the requirements of the CU TR 031/2012. Draft Amendments No. 1 also provide the requirements to the spare components and the requirements to the general safety and to the emissions of harmful ( pollutants ) agents of tractors engines which operates on compressed natural gas and liquefied hydrocarbon gas, and the actualization of reference standards and of the UNECE Regulations listed in Annexes 1, 4 and 5 of the CU TR 031/2012.
Miscellaneous chemical products (HS: 38), Plastics: and articles thereof (HS: 39), Rubber and articles thereof (HS: 40), Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk- worm gut) (HS: 42), Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery. (HS: 4817), Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 7 to this Chapter. (HS: 5911), – Safety headgear (HS: 650610), Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles (HS: 85), Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name- plates and the like; prefabricated buildings (HS: 94), Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof (HS: 95)
Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene (ICS: 13.100), Electrical wires and cables (ICS: 29.060), Electrical accessories (ICS: 29.120), ElectronICS: (ICS: 31), Electrical and electronic equipment (ICS: 43.040.10), Textiles (ICS: 49.025.60), Leather products (ICS: 59.140.35), Food products in general (ICS: 67.040), Inorganic chemicals (ICS: 71.060), Organic chemicals (ICS: 71.080), Rubber and plastICS: products (ICS: 83.140), Paper products (ICS: 85.080), Domestic electrical appliances in general (ICS: 97.030), Furniture (ICS: 97.140), Toys (ICS: 97.200.50)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
38
39
40
42
4817
5911
650610
85
94
95
13.100
29.060
29.120
31
43.040.10
49.025.60
59.140.35
67.040
71.060
97.200.50
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment