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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/637 Japan 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Rigid polyurethane foam, which is expected to…
Rigid polyurethane foam, which is expected to become widespread to a considerable extent in years to come, is newly designated as a specified heat insulation material. New standards to be achieved by FY2026 are established for rigid polyurethane foam.
Environment related objective
Promoting rationalization of overall energy consumption in Japan through popularization of building materials with high level of heat loss prevention performance, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy consumption in the consumer sector, climate change and so forth.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Rigid polyurethane foam, which is expected to become widespread to a considerable extent in years to come, is newly designated as a specified heat insulation material. New standards to be achieved by FY2026 are established for rigid polyurethane foam.
Rigid polyurethane foam heat insulation material
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.100.60
91.120.10
392113
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in December 2019
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/793 Kenya 2019
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
This Draft East African Standard specifies…
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for automotive gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also commonly known as petrol, for use in spark ignition engines, including those equipped with devices to reduce emitted pollutants.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against pollutant emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for automotive gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also commonly known as petrol, for use in spark ignition engines, including those equipped with devices to reduce emitted pollutants.
Liquid fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in June 2019
Keywords
Environment
Emissions
Ozone
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/816 Kenya 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Kenya Standard requirements for the design,…
Kenya Standard requirements for the design, repair, alteration, location, installation and operation of plant used for the storage, handling and transport of anhydrous ammonia in industrial and rural situations.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Kenya Standard requirements for the design, repair, alteration, location, installation and operation of plant used for the storage, handling and transport of anhydrous ammonia in industrial and rural situations.
Dangerous Goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in June 2019. Proposed date of entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet Secretary
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/817 Kenya 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
This Kenya Standard requirements for the design,…
This Kenya Standard requirements for the design, repair, alteration, location, installation and operation of plant used for the storage, handling and transport of anhydrous ammonia in industrial and rural situations.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Kenya Standard requirements for the design, repair, alteration, location, installation and operation of plant used for the storage, handling and transport of anhydrous ammonia in industrial and rural situations.
Dangerous Goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in June 2019.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/824 Kenya 2019
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental…
Air pollution reduction, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This code of practice specifies general, safety…
This code of practice specifies general, safety and environmental requirements for Road Vehicles and includes inspection schedule for Road Vehicles
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This code of practice specifies general, safety and environmental requirements for Road Vehicles and includes inspection schedule for Road Vehicles
Bodies and body components of vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.040.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in June 2019. Proposed date of entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet Secretary
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/836 Kenya 2019 Environmentally friendly consumption Technical regulation or specifications Other
Kenyan Standard provides requirements for the…
Kenyan Standard provides requirements for the sustainable production, harvesting and processing of bamboo forest products. The standard can be applied to any defined forest area irrespective of scale or type of ownership, or whether natural forests or plantation. The relevance of particular clauses will therefore vary according to the circumstances of the site, particularly the size of the forest or bamboo stand, the scale of operation, and the objectives of the forest or bamboo stand owner.
Environment related objective
Environmentally friendly consumption
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Kenyan Standard provides requirements for the sustainable production, harvesting and processing of bamboo forest products. The standard can be applied to any defined forest area irrespective of scale or type of ownership, or whether natural forests or plantation. The relevance of particular clauses will therefore vary according to the circumstances of the site, particularly the size of the forest or bamboo stand, the scale of operation, and the objectives of the forest or bamboo stand owner.
Farming and forestry in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.020.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in June 2019. Proposed date of entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet Secretary
Keywords
Environment
Eco
Labelling
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/842 Kenya 2019 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This Kenya Standard specifies the performance…
This Kenya Standard specifies the performance requirements for biomass stoves. This Kenya Standard applies to both domestic and institutional stoves that utilize solid biomass fuels derived from organic products of agriculture and forest systems.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by promoting use of biomass stoves.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Kenya Standard specifies the performance requirements for biomass stoves. This Kenya Standard applies to both domestic and institutional stoves that utilize solid biomass fuels derived from organic products of agriculture and forest systems.
Gaseous fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in September 2019
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/843 Kenya 2019 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Kenyan Standard specifying the performance…
Kenyan Standard specifying the performance requirements for biomass stoves. This Kenya Standard applies to both domestic and institutional stoves that utilize solid biomass fuels derived from organic products of agriculture and forest systems.
Environment related objective
Alternative and renewable energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Kenyan Standard specifying the performance requirements for biomass stoves. This Kenya Standard applies to both domestic and institutional stoves that utilize solid biomass fuels derived from organic products of agriculture and forest systems.
Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in September 2019. Proposed date of entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet Secretary
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/888 Kenya 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Kenyan Standard specifying the Minimum Energy…
Kenyan Standard specifying the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements for household vapour compression refrigerating appliances, cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation that can be connected to mains power.
Environment related objective
Quality requirements for household vapour compression refrigerating appliances, cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation that can be connected to mains power.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Kenyan Standard specifying the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements for household vapour compression refrigerating appliances, cooled by internal natural convection or forced air circulation that can be connected to mains power.
Domestic electrical appliances in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.030
97.040.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in December 2019. Proposed date of entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the relevant Cabinet Secretary.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/873 Kenya 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This standard relates to the treatment of…
This standard relates to the treatment of patients with sealed or unsealed forms of a radioactive substance. It takes into account the dose rate external to the patient, the potential for loss of a sealed source from the patient, and the potential for the spread of contamination of an unsealed radioactive substance that is excreted by the patient.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from radioactive material.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This standard relates to the treatment of patients with sealed or unsealed forms of a radioactive substance. It takes into account the dose rate external to the patient, the potential for loss of a sealed source from the patient, and the potential for the spread of contamination of an unsealed radioactive substance that is excreted by the patient.
Healthcare technology; Radiation protection
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
11
13.280
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption in September 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous