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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/NZL/86 New Zealand 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Proposed changes to the current regulatory…
Proposed changes to the current regulatory requirements for air conditioners are set out in Items One to Four below.

1. Adopt a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) methodology for rating air conditioner energy efficiency, by incorporating the following Australia/New Zealand Standards into regulation.
2. Adopt a Zoned Energy Rating Label to replace the existing Energy Rating Label, and, (for products not required to display a label) report Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratings on the Energy Rating website.
3. Changes to MEPS requirements.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by promoting energy efficiency.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed changes to the current regulatory requirements for air conditioners are set out in Items One to Four below.

1. Adopt a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) methodology for rating air conditioner energy efficiency, by incorporating the following Australia/New Zealand Standards into regulation.
2. Adopt a Zoned Energy Rating Label to replace the existing Energy Rating Label, and, (for products not required to display a label) report Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratings on the Energy Rating website.
3. Changes to MEPS requirements.
Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption on 16 September 2019
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/OMN/397 Oman 2019 Waste management and recycling
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Other
This Omani draft technical regulation lays down…
This Omani draft technical regulation lays down the essential safety requirements for products defined in section (4), as well as responsibilities of Economic Operators involved in the supply chain as for ensuring compliance of products.

It defines conformity assessment procedures to be conducted by manufacturers or importers before putting products into the market, by competent conformity assessment bodies to be appointed under this technical regulation.
Environment related objective
Reducing the number of unsafe products and reduce the waste plus its impact to the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Omani draft technical regulation lays down the essential safety requirements for products defined in section (4), as well as responsibilities of Economic Operators involved in the supply chain as for ensuring compliance of products.

It defines conformity assessment procedures to be conducted by manufacturers or importers before putting products into the market, by competent conformity assessment bodies to be appointed under this technical regulation.
All products and categories of products defined in Article 1.
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined.
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PER/109 Peru 2019
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The notified draft Supreme Decree amends the…
The notified draft Supreme Decree amends the quality requirements for the importation of used land transport motor vehicles, which are established in Article 1 of Supreme Decree No. 843.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against pollutant emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified draft Supreme Decree amends the quality requirements for the importation of used land transport motor vehicles, which are established in Article 1 of Supreme Decree No. 843.
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver; Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings; Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars; Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine; Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel); Other, with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine; Road tractors for semi-trailers; g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes; g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes; Crane lorries; Concrete-mixer lorries
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8702
8706
8711
87032
87033
87043
870120
870390
870421
870422
870510
870590
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PER/111 Peru 2019 Environmentally friendly consumption Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
The notified text addresses the certification and…
The notified text addresses the certification and oversight process for organic production; conditions on organic group operators (internal control systems); conditions, requirements and obligations of certification bodies (certification authorities and the Participatory Guarantee System); use of the national organic seal; marketing of organic products; violations and penalties and other matters.
Environment related objective
To establish procedures and requirements for authorization of certification bodies and oversight so as to ensure the organic nature of products referred to as organic, "bio" or eco-friendly on the domestic and external markets.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified text addresses the certification and oversight process for organic production; conditions on organic group operators (internal control systems); conditions, requirements and obligations of certification bodies (certification authorities and the Participatory Guarantee System); use of the national organic seal; marketing of organic products; violations and penalties and other matters.
Live animals; Meat and edible meat offal; Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included; Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included; Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage; Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers; Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons; Coffee; tea; maté and spices.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
01
02
04
05
06
07
08
09
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Bio
Eco
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PHL/216 Philippines 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
Philippines Administrative Order (AO) No. 2015…
Philippines Administrative Order (AO) No. 2015-0038 dated 08 September 2015 entitled "Removing the Requirements of Licensing as Importers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Toll Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Retailers or Re-Packers of Those Engaged in Certain Household/Urban hazardous Substances, and from the Requirement of Prior Registration and/or Notification of Said Products" repealed by the present notification.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from household/ urban hazardous substances (HUHS) products.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Philippines Administrative Order (AO) No. 2015-0038 dated 08 September 2015 entitled "Removing the Requirements of Licensing as Importers, Exporters, Manufacturers, Toll Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Retailers or Re-Packers of Those Engaged in Certain Household/Urban hazardous Substances, and from the Requirement of Prior Registration and/or Notification of Said Products" repealed by the present notification.
Household chemical products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption and entry into force 15 days after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/PHL/217 Philippines 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Agriculture
Administrative Order (AO) No. 2014-0038 entitled …
Administrative Order (AO) No. 2014-0038 entitled "Rules and Regulations Governing Household/Urban Pesticides Licensing of Establishments and Operators, Registration of Their Products and for Other Purposes" was issued on 27 October 2014. As there is a need to provide updated guidelines and requirements consistent with international commitments such as but not limited to Montreal Protocol, Rotterdam Convention, and/or Stockholm Convention, and related local pesticide regulations and standards, this AO shall replace AO 2014-0038 to (1) better protect public health and the environment from the risks associated with pesticide use; and (2) to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of pesticide products.
Environment related objective
To provide updated guidelines and requirements in the registration of household pesticide products that are consistent with international commitments such as but not limited to Montreal Protocol, Rotterdam Convention, and/or Stockholm Convention, and related local pesticide regulations and standards
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Administrative Order (AO) No. 2014-0038 entitled "Rules and Regulations Governing Household/Urban Pesticides Licensing of Establishments and Operators, Registration of Their Products and for Other Purposes" was issued on 27 October 2014. As there is a need to provide updated guidelines and requirements consistent with international commitments such as but not limited to Montreal Protocol, Rotterdam Convention, and/or Stockholm Convention, and related local pesticide regulations and standards, this AO shall replace AO 2014-0038 to (1) better protect public health and the environment from the risks associated with pesticide use; and (2) to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of pesticide products.
Pesticides and other agrochemicals
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption and entry into force 15 days after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/QAT/562 Qatar 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The above mentioned standard mainly specifies the…
The above mentioned standard mainly specifies the updating of QS 2663-2015 on energy labeling requirements and the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements, concerned with single-package (such as window type) and split-system non-ducted air conditioners using air- and water-cooled condensers and heat pumps employing air-cooled condensers and ducted air-conditioners using air-to-air heat pumps for residential, commercial and industrial sector as applicable in accordance with Qatari standards.
Environment related objective
To conserve electrical energy and to maintain safety of products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The above mentioned standard mainly specifies the updating of QS 2663-2015 on energy labeling requirements and the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) requirements, concerned with single-package (such as window type) and split-system non-ducted air conditioners using air- and water-cooled condensers and heat pumps employing air-cooled condensers and ducted air-conditioners using air-to-air heat pumps for residential, commercial and industrial sector as applicable in accordance with Qatari standards.
ICS 13.120
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.120
23.120
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption within two months
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RWA/217 Rwanda 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Other
Draft East African Standard specifies…
Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for toffee
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for toffee
Sugar and sugar products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
67.180.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RWA/218 Rwanda 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Other
Draft East African Standard specifies the…
Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for chewing gum.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for chewing gum.
Sugar and sugar products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
67.180.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RWA/219 Rwanda 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Other
Draft East African Standard specifies the…
Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for men's closed shoes.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for men's closed shoes.
Footwear
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
61.060
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption to be determined.
Keywords
Environment