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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FIN/74 Finland 2019
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
The decree issues the minimum requirements in…
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for type approval of polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for wastewater installations located in buildings and property.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by imposing approval requirements of polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for wastewater installations of buildings
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The decree issues the minimum requirements in Finland for type approval of polypropylene drainage pipes and pipe fittings intended for wastewater installations located in buildings and property.
Construction products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060.30
23.040.20
93.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GBR/33 United Kingdom 2019
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Chemical, toxic and…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The draft regulations prohibit the manufacture…
The draft regulations prohibit the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds.
In the draft regulations:
• "plastic" means a synthetic polymeric substance that can be moulded, extruded or physically manipulated into various solid forms and that retains its final manufactured shape during use in its intended applications;
• "plastic-stemmed cotton bud" means a rod of plastic which has cotton wrapped around both ends (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from plastic stemmed cotton buds on the grounds that they cause harm to living species in the marine environment in Scotland.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The draft regulations prohibit the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds.
In the draft regulations:
• "plastic" means a synthetic polymeric substance that can be moulded, extruded or physically manipulated into various solid forms and that retains its final manufactured shape during use in its intended applications;
• "plastic-stemmed cotton bud" means a rod of plastic which has cotton wrapped around both ends (...)
Plastic-stemmed cotton buds
Type of measure
Technical regulation - Local government
 ICS - HS Code
97.170
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Pollution
Wildlife
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/10 Ghana 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Energy
The regulation enforces minimum performance…
The regulation enforces minimum performance requirements for improved biomass cook stoves
Environment related objective
The purpose of these Regulations is to provide for:
(a) the enforcement of minimum performance requirements for improved biomass cook stoves (…)
(b) the labelling of improved biomass cook stoves
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The regulation enforces minimum performance requirements for improved biomass cook stoves
Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2019
Keywords
Bio
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/11 Ghana 2019 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This draft Ghana Standard provides an explanation…
This draft Ghana Standard provides an explanation of the administrative process for the homologation of a vehicle category.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Ghana Standard provides an explanation of the administrative process for the homologation of a vehicle category.
Administrative Process for Homologation of Model of Motor Vehicle and its Variants.; Law. Administration
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
03.160
43.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption at the end of commenting period
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/12 Ghana 2019 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Ghana Standard covers the requirements for…
Draft Ghana Standard covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in Ghana.It lays down the essential requirements to which such vehicles must conform.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Ghana Standard covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in Ghana.It lays down the essential requirements to which such vehicles must conform.
Compulsory specification for motor vehicles of category M1; Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption at the end of the commenting period
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/13 Ghana 2019 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Ghana Standard gives the specification for…
Draft Ghana Standard gives the specification for motor vehicles of category N1. It lays down the essential requirements to which such vehicles must conform.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Ghana Standard gives the specification for motor vehicles of category N1. It lays down the essential requirements to which such vehicles must conform.
Specification for motor vehicles of category N1.; Commercial vehicles; Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.080
43.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption on 6 September 2019; At the end of commenting period
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GHA/14 Ghana 2019 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Ghana Standard is the compulsory…
Draft Ghana Standard is the compulsory specification for motor vehicles of category M2. It lays down the essential requirements to which such vehicles must conform.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Ghana Standard is the compulsory specification for motor vehicles of category M2. It lays down the essential requirements to which such vehicles must conform.
Motor vehicles of category M2; Commercial vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption at the end of commenting period
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GRD/21 Grenada 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The standard is the first revision of GDS 26:…
The standard is the first revision of GDS 26: 1997 and replaces the existing GDS 26: 1997. This standard applies to new and used pneumatic passenger tyres.

This standard does not apply to retreaded or regrooved tyres, or to used tyres (casings) intended for the retreading or regrooving process.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The standard is the first revision of GDS 26: 1997 and replaces the existing GDS 26: 1997. This standard applies to new and used pneumatic passenger tyres.

This standard does not apply to retreaded or regrooved tyres, or to used tyres (casings) intended for the retreading or regrooving process.
Specification for Pneumatic Passenger Tyres
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
83.160.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in March 2020
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/HKG/51 Hong Kong, China 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
To update the energy efficiency grading standards…
To update the energy efficiency grading standards for single package type room air conditioners, compact fluorescent lamps and dehumidifiers, revise the energy efficiency grading calculation examples of the three above-mentioned products, televisions and storage type electric water heaters, in its mandatory energy efficiency labelling scheme.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, by facilitating the public in choosing energy efficient appliances and raise public awareness on energy saving.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
To update the energy efficiency grading standards for single package type room air conditioners, compact fluorescent lamps and dehumidifiers, revise the energy efficiency grading calculation examples of the three above-mentioned products, televisions and storage type electric water heaters, in its mandatory energy efficiency labelling scheme.
Room air conditioners; Compact fluorescent lamps; and Dehumidifiers; Televisions and Storage Type Electric Water Heaters
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
29.140
33.160
91.140.65
91.140.70
841510
841581
847989
851610
852872
853931
854011
854012
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption by 4th quarter of 2019
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/IND/92 India 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Medical Devices - Gloves (Quality Control) Order,…
Medical Devices - Gloves (Quality Control) Order, 2018
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Medical Devices - Gloves (Quality Control) Order, 2018
Surgical Rubber Gloves, Disposable Surgical Rubber Gloves, Gloves made from rubber latex or rubber solution, gloves made from poly (vinyl chloride)
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment