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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/OMN/412 Oman 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standards…
Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standards "Water heaters- energy performance requirements"; "Electrical Clothes Washing Machines Energy and Water performance requirements" and "Refrigerators, Refrigerator - Freezers and Freezers - Energy Performance, Testing and Labeling Requirements".

This Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standards "Water heaters- energy performance requirements" and "Electrical Clothes Washing Machines Energy and Water performance requirements" and "Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers - Energy Performance, Testing and Labeling Requirements". The standards specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS), energy efficiency labelling and testing requirements.
Environment related objective
Energy Efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standards "Water heaters- energy performance requirements"; "Electrical Clothes Washing Machines Energy and Water performance requirements" and "Refrigerators, Refrigerator - Freezers and Freezers - Energy Performance, Testing and Labeling Requirements".

This Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standards "Water heaters- energy performance requirements" and "Electrical Clothes Washing Machines Energy and Water performance requirements" and "Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers - Energy Performance, Testing and Labeling Requirements". The standards specifies the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS), energy efficiency labelling and testing requirements.
Water Heaters, Electrical Clothes Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.30
97.060
97.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/OMN/413 Oman 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standard …
Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standard " Energy efficiency, functionality and labelling requirements for self-ballasted Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps.
Environment related objective
Energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree obligating the Omani standard " Energy efficiency, functionality and labelling requirements for self-ballasted Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps.
Self-ballasted LED lamps:

a. Both the directional and non-directional lamps.

b. Lamps having a luminous flux above 60 lumens and below 12,000 lumens.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PAN/111 Panama 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No…
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
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
Measure description Coverage of the measure
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
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/PER/121 Peru 2020
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable agriculture management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Sectoral internal regulation on biotechnology …
Sectoral internal regulation on biotechnology safety for activities involving living modified organisms for the agricultural sector.

The notified regulation implements the provisions and procedures set out in Law No. 27104 (Law on the prevention of risks derived from the use of biotechnology ) and its Regulation and in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity that concern activities involving living modified organisms (LMOs) for the agricultural sector intended for:

(i) Use as food or feed, or for processing;

(ii) Contained use; or

(iii) Intentional introduction into the environment.
Environment related objective
Activities involving living modified organisms must be conducted in such a way as not to affect human health, the environment or biological diversity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sectoral internal regulation on biotechnology safety for activities involving living modified organisms for the agricultural sector.

The notified regulation implements the provisions and procedures set out in Law No. 27104 (Law on the prevention of risks derived from the use of biotechnology ) and its Regulation and in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity that concern activities involving living modified organisms (LMOs) for the agricultural sector intended for:

(i) Use as food or feed, or for processing;

(ii) Contained use; or

(iii) Intentional introduction into the environment.
Section I (chapters 1 to 5: live animals; animal products)

Section II (chapters 6 to 14: vegetable products)

Section III (chapter 15: animal or vegetable fats and oils)

Section IV (chapters 16 to 24: prepared foodstuffs; beverages and spirits; tobacco)

Section IX (chapters 44 to 45: wood; wood charcoal; cork)

Section X (chapter 47: woodpulp)

Section XI (chapters 50 to 53: textiles)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
44
45
47
50
51
52
53
Subsidy amount Implementation period
May 2021
Keywords
Bio
Environment
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PHL/247 Philippines 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY…
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR AIR CONDITIONERS.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements (PPR) for Air Conditioners for the information and guidance of all concerned and for compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Environment related objective
Concerns an energy labeling program for air conditioners.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR AIR CONDITIONERS.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements (PPR) for Air Conditioners for the information and guidance of all concerned and for compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Air conditioning machines comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, incl. those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated; parts thereof (HS 8415); Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Acceptance of Applications for Product Registration / Label Issuance - May 2021
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PHL/248 Philippines 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Implementing guidelines of the Philippine energy…
Implementing guidelines of the Philippine energy labeling program for refrigerating appliances.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Environment related objective
Concerns an energy labeling program for refrigerating applicances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Implementing guidelines of the Philippine energy labeling program for refrigerating appliances.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps; parts thereof (excl. air conditioning machines of heading 8415) (HS 8418); Domestic electrical appliances in general (ICS 97.030)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8418
97.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Acceptance of Applications for Product Registration / Label Issuance of Air-conditioners and Refrigerating Appliances - May 2021
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PHL/249 Philippines 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY…
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR TELEVISIONS.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Televisions and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Environment related objective
Concerns an energy labeling program for televisions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR TELEVISIONS.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Televisions and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Domestic electrical appliances in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Acceptance of Applications for Product Registration / Label Issuance of Television Sets - March 2021
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PHL/250 Philippines 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE …
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR LIGHTING.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL), Single-Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SCFL), Lamp Ballasts (BAL), Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Lamps, as well as its Code of Practice (COPE), and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Environment related objective
Concerns an energy labeling program for lighting
Measure description Coverage of the measure
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR LIGHTING.

These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL), Single-Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SCFL), Lamp Ballasts (BAL), Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Lamps, as well as its Code of Practice (COPE), and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.
Lamps and lighting fittings, incl. searchlights and spotlights, and parts thereof, n.e.s; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof, n.e.s (HS 9405); Lamps and related equipment (ICS 29.140)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.140
9405
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Acceptance of Applications for Product Registration / Label Issuance of LEDs - January 2021
Acceptance of Applications for Product Registration / Label Issuance Other Lighting Products - February 2021
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RWA/287 Rwanda 2020 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
2019 Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 2:…
2019 Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 2: Non-absorbable.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for non-absorbable surgical sutures.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2019 Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 2: Non-absorbable.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for non-absorbable surgical sutures.
Surgical instruments and materials
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
11.040.30
300610
Subsidy amount Implementation period
to be determined
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RWA/290 Rwanda 2020 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications All products/economic activities
Waste within healthcare facilities — Handling…
Waste within healthcare facilities — Handling and disposal.

1.1 This standard develops criteria for segregation, collection, movement, storage and on-site disposal of waste within healthcare units, biological research facilities, and veterinary facilities.

1.2 It also covers disposal of waste materials after removal from site of health care facility, the special precautions which may apply to infectious substances (or the transportation thereof), and efficiency of incinerators.

1.3 This standard does not cover the disposal of e- waste s (Covered by RS 276-1 and RS 276-2), radioactive waste s and the design of landfill dedicated to special waste s from healthcare facilities
Environment related objective
This standard develops criteria for segregation, collection, movement, storage and on-site disposal of waste within healthcare units for the protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Waste within healthcare facilities — Handling and disposal.

1.1 This standard develops criteria for segregation, collection, movement, storage and on-site disposal of waste within healthcare units, biological research facilities, and veterinary facilities.

1.2 It also covers disposal of waste materials after removal from site of health care facility, the special precautions which may apply to infectious substances (or the transportation thereof), and efficiency of incinerators.

1.3 This standard does not cover the disposal of e- waste s (Covered by RS 276-1 and RS 276-2), radioactive waste s and the design of landfill dedicated to special waste s from healthcare facilities
Special waste
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.030.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Waste