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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1389 China 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Air pollution reduction
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
The standard specifies the terms and definitions,…
The standard specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, package and label for substances that are harmful to the human body and the environment in interior floor coatings. This standard includes three types of interior floor coatings: water-based floor coatings, solvent-based floor coatings and solvent-free floor coatings. In this standard, for water-based floor coatings, volatile organic compounds (VOC), free formaldehyde, sum of four kinds of derivatives of benzene, sum of glycol ether ester, sum of free TDI and HDI, four kinds of soluble heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg) are limited. For solvent-based floor coatings and solvent-free floor coatings, VOC, benzene, sum of methyl benzene , dimethyl benzene and ethyl benzene, sum of free TDI and HDI, sum of glycol ether ester, six kinds of phthalates and four kinds of soluble heavy metals(Pb, Cd, Cr. Hg) are limited.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from chemical substances, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The standard specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, package and label for substances that are harmful to the human body and the environment in interior floor coatings. This standard includes three types of interior floor coatings: water-based floor coatings, solvent-based floor coatings and solvent-free floor coatings. In this standard, for water-based floor coatings, volatile organic compounds (VOC), free formaldehyde, sum of four kinds of derivatives of benzene, sum of glycol ether ester, sum of free TDI and HDI, four kinds of soluble heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg) are limited. For solvent-based floor coatings and solvent-free floor coatings, VOC, benzene, sum of methyl benzene , dimethyl benzene and ethyl benzene, sum of free TDI and HDI, sum of glycol ether ester, six kinds of phthalates and four kinds of soluble heavy metals(Pb, Cd, Cr. Hg) are limited.
Interior Floor Coatings; Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in Note 4 to this Chapter; Paints and varnishes
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
87.040
3208
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1390 China 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Air pollution reduction
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
This standard specifies the terms and definitions…
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, package and label for substances that are harmful to the human body and the environment in marine coatings. The limit value of volatile organic compounds (VOC), toluene, benzene, halohydrocarbon, methyl alcohol, ethylene glycol ether and ester , heavy metal, biocide, asbestos in coatings are specified in this standard.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from chemical substances, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, package and label for substances that are harmful to the human body and the environment in marine coatings. The limit value of volatile organic compounds (VOC), toluene, benzene, halohydrocarbon, methyl alcohol, ethylene glycol ether and ester , heavy metal, biocide, asbestos in coatings are specified in this standard.
Marine Coatings; Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in Note 4 to this Chapter; Paints and varnishes
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
87.040
3208
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1391 China 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Air pollution reduction
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
This standard specifies the basic requirements,…
This standard specifies the basic requirements, technical content and inspection methods of VOCs content limit of ink, the main technical content includes VOCs content limit of offset printing ink, gravure printing ink, flexo printing ink, uv curing ink, etc.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from chemical substances, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This standard specifies the basic requirements, technical content and inspection methods of VOCs content limit of ink, the main technical content includes VOCs content limit of offset printing ink, gravure printing ink, flexo printing ink, uv curing ink, etc.
Ink; Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid; Inks; Printing inks.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
87.080
3215
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1399 China 2019
Energy conservation and efficiency,…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmentally friendly consumption
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This standard specifies the evaluation methods…
This standard specifies the evaluation methods and index of the fuel consumption and the corporation average fuel consumption (CAFC) for passenger cars that will be implemented from 2021. This standard applies to all category M1 vehicles, including new energy vehicles whose GVW are not exceeding 3500 kg. All the technical contents of this standard are mandatory.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by establishing energy conservation and efficiency standards.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This standard specifies the evaluation methods and index of the fuel consumption and the corporation average fuel consumption (CAFC) for passenger cars that will be implemented from 2021. This standard applies to all category M1 vehicles, including new energy vehicles whose GVW are not exceeding 3500 kg. All the technical contents of this standard are mandatory.
Passenger Cars; Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars (HS 8703); Road vehicles in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
8703
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1401 China 2019
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Agriculture
In order to strengthen the supervision and…
In order to strengthen the supervision and management of food labelling, to regulate the labelling of food production and operation entities, to protect the legitimate rights and interests of producers, operators and consumers, to prevent fake and fraud, the State Administration of Market Regulation revised the Administrative Provisions on Food Labelling issued by the former AQSIQ to form Food Labelling Supervision and Management Measures (Draft for Comments) . The measures contain 59 articles, which are designed to regulate the labelling of pre-packaged food, bulk and on-the-spot food, edible agricultural products, irradiated food, genetically modified food, special food (health food, formula food for special medical purposes, infant formula food), and imported food.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating genetically modified and other food.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
In order to strengthen the supervision and management of food labelling, to regulate the labelling of food production and operation entities, to protect the legitimate rights and interests of producers, operators and consumers, to prevent fake and fraud, the State Administration of Market Regulation revised the Administrative Provisions on Food Labelling issued by the former AQSIQ to form Food Labelling Supervision and Management Measures (Draft for Comments) . The measures contain 59 articles, which are designed to regulate the labelling of pre-packaged food, bulk and on-the-spot food, edible agricultural products, irradiated food, genetically modified food, special food (health food, formula food for special medical purposes, infant formula food), and imported food.
Food (including food additives), including pre-packaged food, bulk and on-the-spot food, edible agricultural products, irradiated food, genetically modified food, special food (health food, formula food for special medical purposes, infant formula food), imported food.
Type of measure
Emergency conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CIV/1 Côte d’Ivoire 2019 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The objective of the measure is to reduce the…
The objective of the measure is to reduce the impact of exhaust smoke and gases on the environment, taking into consideration issues of road safety and the welfare of travellers. Protection of human health or safety; Protection of animal or plant life or health; Protection of the environment
Environment related objective
The objective of the measure is to reduce the impact of exhaust smoke and gases on the environment, taking into consideration issues of road safety and the welfare of travellers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The objective of the measure is to reduce the impact of exhaust smoke and gases on the environment, taking into consideration issues of road safety and the welfare of travellers. Protection of human health or safety; Protection of animal or plant life or health; Protection of the environment
All types and categories of second-hand vehicles imported into Côte d'Ivoire
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Already in force
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CIV/2 Côte d’Ivoire 2019 Air pollution reduction
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
The purpose of the decree is to set the number of…
The purpose of the decree is to set the number of years vehicles used for the public or private transport of passengers or freight in Côte d'Ivoire may remain in operation.
Environment related objective
The decree aims to improve the well-being and health of the public and reduce pollution.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The purpose of the decree is to set the number of years vehicles used for the public or private transport of passengers or freight in Côte d'Ivoire may remain in operation.
New or second-hand vehicles, purchased locally or imported, used for the public or private transport of passengers or freight
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Already in force
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CIV/3 Côte d’Ivoire 2019 Environmental goods and services promotion Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The purpose of the decree is to prohibit the…
The purpose of the decree is to prohibit the production, importation, marketing, possession and use of plastic bags.
Environment related objective
The decree aims to improve the well-being and health of the public and animals, reduce pollution, protect sanitation works and other infrastructure, advance public health and promote biodegradable packaging.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The purpose of the decree is to prohibit the production, importation, marketing, possession and use of plastic bags.
Ordinary biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastic bags, composed of various hazardous chemical molecules including polyethylene, derived from petroleum, wax, calcium stearate, silanes, titanates, solvents, thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers.
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3923
55.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Already in force
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Hazardous
Plastic
Pollution
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CIV/5 Côte d’Ivoire 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The notified Decree provides for the mandatory…
The notified Decree provides for the mandatory application of certain standards.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Decree provides for the mandatory application of certain standards.
Toys of all types
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.200.50
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Already in force
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CIV/6 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Decree provides for the mandatory application of certain standards.
Apparel; household linen (sheets, blankets, tablecloths, dish towels); other made up textile articles (table, bed and toilet linen, curtains), knitted or crocheted; other domestic textiles; other made up textile articles (floor-cloths, dish-cloths, dusters)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
59.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Already in force
Keywords
Environment