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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NAM/2 Namibia 2020 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Regulations:…
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Regulations: Standards Act, 2005
Purpose of regulations
(a) covers the quality and safety requirements of alcohol-based hand sanitisers for consumer use and for use as health care personnel handrub;
(b) include the terminology, formulations packaging, marking or labelling requirements as they apply to a product, process or production process; and
(c) compel a manufacturer or importer to meet the requirements of the NAMS/SANS 490 and the WHO Recommendations for ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol content and alcohol identification.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Regulations: Standards Act, 2005
Purpose of regulations
(a) covers the quality and safety requirements of alcohol-based hand sanitisers for consumer use and for use as health care personnel handrub;
(b) include the terminology, formulations packaging, marking or labelling requirements as they apply to a product, process or production process; and
(c) compel a manufacturer or importer to meet the requirements of the NAMS/SANS 490 and the WHO Recommendations for ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol content and alcohol identification.
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Regulations: Standards Act, 2005
Purpose of regulations
The purpose of these regulations is to:
(a) covers the quality and safety requirements of alcohol-based hand sanitisers for consumer use and for use as health care personnel handrub;
(b) include the terminology, formulations packaging, marking or labelling requirements as they apply to a product, process or production process; and
(c) compel a manufacturer or importer to meet the requirements of the NAMS/SANS 490 and the WHO Recommendations for ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol content and alcohol identification

Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies) (ICS 01.040.13), Metrology and measurement. Physical phenomena (Vocabularies) (ICS 01.040.17)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
01.040.13
01.040.17
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The technical regulation will be adopted and published in line with article 2.11
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NIC/164 Nicaragua 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No…
Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 14 030-20/Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 23.01.78:20: Electrical products. Split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow. Energy efficiency specifications.

The notified Regulation seeks to establish the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), test methods, conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements for split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow, which are manufactured, imported or marketed in the States Parties.
Environment related objective
Establish the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), test methods, conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements for split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Nicaraguan Mandatory Technical Standard (NTON) No. 14 030-20/Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 23.01.78:20: Electrical products. Split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow. Energy efficiency specifications.

The notified Regulation seeks to establish the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), test methods, conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements for split-type, free-flow, ductless inverter air conditioners with variable refrigerant flow, which are manufactured, imported or marketed in the States Parties.
Air conditioners; Fans. Air conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NIC/165 Nicaragua 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
CNRCST Resolution No. 002-2020 The notified…
CNRCST Resolution No. 002-2020

The notified text lays down the following provisions:

• The termination of the registration at the national level of pure chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos compounds containing any other molecule, and the ban on their importation.

• The establishment of a period of one year from the entry into force of the Resolution during which any remaining stocks of the chlorpyrifos molecule may be exported, marketed and used in the country.

• The establishments and natural or legal persons that possess stocks of the chlorpyrifos pesticide must declare them to the CNRCST within 15 working days following the entry into force of the Resolution.

• The CNRCST, in coordination with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) and Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health (IPSA) Monitoring System, will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the measures laid down in the Resolution.

• The repeal of Resolution No. 006-20 I S, issued by the CNRCST and published in Official Journal No. 76 of 27 April 2015.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
CNRCST Resolution No. 002-2020

The notified text lays down the following provisions:

• The termination of the registration at the national level of pure chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos compounds containing any other molecule, and the ban on their importation.

• The establishment of a period of one year from the entry into force of the Resolution during which any remaining stocks of the chlorpyrifos molecule may be exported, marketed and used in the country.

• The establishments and natural or legal persons that possess stocks of the chlorpyrifos pesticide must declare them to the CNRCST within 15 working days following the entry into force of the Resolution.

• The CNRCST, in coordination with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) and Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health (IPSA) Monitoring System, will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the measures laid down in the Resolution.

• The repeal of Resolution No. 006-20 I S, issued by the CNRCST and published in Official Journal No. 76 of 27 April 2015.
Chlorpyrifos
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Ban on importation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 October 2020
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/97 New Zealand 2020 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Proposed amendments to the National …
Proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality: particulate matter and mercury emissions - consultation document.

The current burner standards do not equitably target all household particulate matter emissions. They only apply to domestic woodburners used for space heating. Emissions from other uses of household burners and other types of fuel that contribute to particulate matter pollution are not controlled.We propose lowering the emissions standard for domestic burners to 1.0g/kg (from 1.5g/kg), and extending these regulations to include discharges from all types of domestic, solid-fuel burners newly installed in a building on properties less than two hectares in size. This would include wood, coal, multi-fuel and pellet burners, and would cover burners used for space heating, cooking, water heating and open fires.
Environment related objective
Concerns proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality: particulate matter and mercury emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality: particulate matter and mercury emissions - consultation document.

The current burner standards do not equitably target all household particulate matter emissions. They only apply to domestic woodburners used for space heating. Emissions from other uses of household burners and other types of fuel that contribute to particulate matter pollution are not controlled.We propose lowering the emissions standard for domestic burners to 1.0g/kg (from 1.5g/kg), and extending these regulations to include discharges from all types of domestic, solid-fuel burners newly installed in a building on properties less than two hectares in size. This would include wood, coal, multi-fuel and pellet burners, and would cover burners used for space heating, cooking, water heating and open fires.
Wood, coal, multi-fuel and pellet burners, used for domestic space heating, cooking, water heating and open fires.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
27.060
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 2021 (indicative date)
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/98 New Zealand 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
New chemicals under the Stockholm Convention on…
New chemicals under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants : Consultation document.

Proposed changes to the current regulatory requirements to:
1. Provide for the prohibition of use and production of two persistent organic pollutants (POPs) newly listed in Annex of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to meet obligations under the Stockholm Convention. The listing decisions are SC-9/11 and SC-9/12.
The two POPs are:

SC-9/11: Dicofol
CAS No: 115-32-2 and CAS No: 10606-46-9

SC-9/12: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds
(...)

The proposal is that New Zealand would make use of one of the short-term exemptions available under the Decision-9/12 which would enable short term continued us of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds in Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of this Annex.

2. Provide for the continued use of manufactured articles containing PFOA, its salts and PFOA related compounds that are already in use in New Zealand.
Environment related objective
To comply with New Zealand's obligations under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
New chemicals under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants : Consultation document.

Proposed changes to the current regulatory requirements to:
1. Provide for the prohibition of use and production of two persistent organic pollutants (POPs) newly listed in Annex of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to meet obligations under the Stockholm Convention. The listing decisions are SC-9/11 and SC-9/12.
The two POPs are:

SC-9/11: Dicofol
CAS No: 115-32-2 and CAS No: 10606-46-9

SC-9/12: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds
(...)

The proposal is that New Zealand would make use of one of the short-term exemptions available under the Decision-9/12 which would enable short term continued us of PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds in Fire-fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fires (Class B fires) in installed systems, including both mobile and fixed systems, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part X of this Annex.

2. Provide for the continued use of manufactured articles containing PFOA, its salts and PFOA related compounds that are already in use in New Zealand.
Dicofol - This was a pesticide. Note there are no dicofol products registered for use as an agricultural pesticide in New Zealand. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds has been phased out of production in many countries already. PFOA-related compounds, including side-chain fluorinated polymers, are used as surfactants and surface treatment agents (for example in textiles, paper and paints and inks) . They have also been used in firefighting foams.
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in November 2020 (indicative date)
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Organic
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/99 New Zealand 2020 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Organic Products Bill The New Zealand…
Organic Products Bill

The New Zealand Government is proposing new legislation enabling the development of mandatory national standards for organic products.

The Organic Products Bill 2020 (the Bill), provides a framework for regulating organic products. The Bill would:

1. Require all organic businesses who make organic claims to be approved by meeting all the requirements in the relevant standards set forth in regulations;

2. Allow for the development of regulations and national organic standards detailing production and compliance requirements for certain products.

3. Allow for requirements to be set for third parties who will check organic businesses and take part in ongoing compliance.
Environment related objective
The New Zealand Government is proposing new legislation enabling the development of mandatory national standards for organic products.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Organic Products Bill

The New Zealand Government is proposing new legislation enabling the development of mandatory national standards for organic products.

The Organic Products Bill 2020 (the Bill), provides a framework for regulating organic products. The Bill would:

1. Require all organic businesses who make organic claims to be approved by meeting all the requirements in the relevant standards set forth in regulations;

2. Allow for the development of regulations and national organic standards detailing production and compliance requirements for certain products.

3. Allow for requirements to be set for third parties who will check organic businesses and take part in ongoing compliance.
The Organic Products Bill enables all organic products to be regulated. The Bill will only apply to products that are covered by national organic standards established in secondary legislation. The first standard to be developed will cover food, beverages, plant and animal products.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
June 2021
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/100 New Zealand 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Implementation of GHS 7: Implications for …
Implementation of GHS 7: Implications for hazardous substance approvals and group standards; Consultation Document 2.

In October 2019 New Zealand notified ( G/TBT/N/NZL/92 ) the EPA's proposal to update the current hazard classification system for hazardous substances to Revision 7 (2017) of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS 7) . This would be achieved by issuing a new Hazard Classification Notice and would also require several other EPA notices to be amended, including those which set requirements for labelling, safety data sheets, and packaging of chemical substances.
Environment related objective
Adopting the GHS 7 system will ensure an internationally aligned classification system for hazardous substances that facilitates trade, increases efficiency in chemicals management, and enhances the effectiveness of the HSNO Act.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Implementation of GHS 7: Implications for hazardous substance approvals and group standards; Consultation Document 2.

In October 2019 New Zealand notified ( G/TBT/N/NZL/92 ) the EPA's proposal to update the current hazard classification system for hazardous substances to Revision 7 (2017) of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS 7) . This would be achieved by issuing a new Hazard Classification Notice and would also require several other EPA notices to be amended, including those which set requirements for labelling, safety data sheets, and packaging of chemical substances.
This notification covers all chemical substances that meet the definition of " hazardous substance" in Section 2 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996, and that currently exceed the thresholds set in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017. This is equivalent to the coverage of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) .
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The proposal is for the new Hazard Classification Notice, the six amended notices, and the new set of group standards to come into force in April 2021.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/102 New Zealand 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
Managing the trade in mercury and mercury…
Managing the trade in mercury and mercury products: New Zealand's approach to ratifying the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Environment related objective
These changes are required to meet the ratification requirements of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which seeks to address the global threat to human health and the environment posed by human-made mercury
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Managing the trade in mercury and mercury products: New Zealand's approach to ratifying the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
All mercury-added products listed in Part I of Annex A of the Minamata Convention on Mercury for new use substances.

Products in scope are:

• Batteries, except:
- Button zinc silver oxide batteries with a mercury content <2%
- Button zinc air batteries with a mercury content <2%

• Switches and relays, except:
- Very high accuracy capacitance and loss measurement bridges
- High frequency radio frequency switches and relays in monitoring and control instruments with a maximum mercury content of 20mg per bridge, switch or relay

• Lamps containing specified quantities of mercury
- Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) for general lighting purposes that are <= 30 watts with a mercury content exceeding 2.5 mg per lamp and > 30 watts with a mercury content exceeding 5 mg per lamp
- Linear fluorescent lamps (LFLs) for general lighting purposes:
- Triband phosphor < 60 watts with a mercury content exceeding 5 mg per lamp
- Halophosphate phosphor <= 40 watts with a mercury content exceeding 10 mg per lamp
- High pressure mercury vapour lamps for general lighting purposes
- Cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps

• Cosmetics

• Pesticides, biocides , topical antiseptics

• Non-electronic measuring devices (barometers, hygrometers, manometers, thermometers, sphygmomanometers)
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Ban
 ICS - HS Code
17.040.30
29.120.40
29.120.70
29.140
29.220
65.100
71.100.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
We propose to:
• Amend regulations under the Import and Export (Restrictions) Act 1988 to ban the import and export of specific mercury-containing products.
• Create new regulations under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 to ban the manufacture and sale of certain mercury-containing products in New Zealand.
These changes, along with other domestic law changes, are expected to bring New Zealand's regulations into line with the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Keywords
Bio
Environment
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/103 New Zealand 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications All products/economic activities
Reducing the impact of plastic on our …
Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment - moving away from hard-to- recycle and single-use items: consultation document.

This proposal includes seeking feedback on phasing out (by 2025) problematic single-use plastic items where alternatives are viable and available. Items included in this proposal are single-use plastic: straws, cotton buds, drink stirrers, tableware (plates, trays, bowls) and cutlery, produce bags, plastic cups and lids (excluding disposable coffee cups), and non-compostable fruit stickers. The list is based on a range of considerations including environmental harm, availability of alternatives, and international precedent.

The proposed phase-out would apply to any person or entity (technically, any natural person or legal person) selling, manufacturing or distributing these items. The final regulations may apply to either sale or manufacture of the prescribed plastics, or both.
Environment related objective
This proposal includes seeking feedback on phasing out (by 2025) problematic single-use plastic items where alternatives are viable and available.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment - moving away from hard-to- recycle and single-use items: consultation document.

This proposal includes seeking feedback on phasing out (by 2025) problematic single-use plastic items where alternatives are viable and available. Items included in this proposal are single-use plastic: straws, cotton buds, drink stirrers, tableware (plates, trays, bowls) and cutlery, produce bags, plastic cups and lids (excluding disposable coffee cups), and non-compostable fruit stickers. The list is based on a range of considerations including environmental harm, availability of alternatives, and international precedent.

The proposed phase-out would apply to any person or entity (technically, any natural person or legal person) selling, manufacturing or distributing these items. The final regulations may apply to either sale or manufacture of the prescribed plastics, or both.
Specific single-use plastic items
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
83.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
By January 2025
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/OMN/408 Oman 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Ministerial decree obligating the Omani standard …
Ministerial decree obligating the Omani standard "Polyethylene Reusable Shopping Bags"

This Ministerial decree obligating the Omani standard "Polyethylene Reusable Shopping Bags" and prohibiting the exporting of polyethylene bags with thickness less than 50 micrometres or any kind of single use plastic bags.
Environment related objective
This Ministerial decree obligating the Omani standard "Polyethylene Reusable Shopping Bags" and prohibiting the exporting of polyethylene bags with thickness less than 50 micrometres or any kind of single use plastic bags for the protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial decree obligating the Omani standard "Polyethylene Reusable Shopping Bags"

This Ministerial decree obligating the Omani standard "Polyethylene Reusable Shopping Bags" and prohibiting the exporting of polyethylene bags with thickness less than 50 micrometres or any kind of single use plastic bags.
Polyethylene Reusable Shopping Bags
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
55.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
March 2021
Keywords
Environment
Plastic