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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1237 China 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National Standard of the P.R.C, Safety…
National Standard of the P.R.C, Safety Specifications for Road Transportation Vehicle of Explosive Substance and Chemical Toxic Substance: The standard applies to road transportation vehicle and trailer of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance
Environment related objective
To ensure traffic safety and minimize the risk of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standard of the P.R.C, Safety Specifications for Road Transportation Vehicle of Explosive Substance and Chemical Toxic Substance: The standard applies to road transportation vehicle and trailer of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance
Road transportation vehicle of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance

Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Special purpose vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.160
87
Subsidy amount Implementation period
6 months after adoption
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1238 China 2017 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National standard of the P.R.C., Commercial gas…
National standard of the P.R.C., Commercial gas-burning appliance: This standard specifies the materials, structure, performance requirements and test methods of commercial gas-burning appliance.

The standard applies to 13 types of commercial gas-burning appliance, such as gas steaming oven, whose burning air comes from indoor and combustion product is directly or indirectly discharged outside.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health, and to prevent deceptive practices
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National standard of the P.R.C., Commercial gas-burning appliance: This standard specifies the materials, structure, performance requirements and test methods of commercial gas-burning appliance.

The standard applies to 13 types of commercial gas-burning appliance, such as gas steaming oven, whose burning air comes from indoor and combustion product is directly or indirectly discharged outside.
Commercial gas-burning appliance

Bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens, For making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food. Installations in buildings
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.140
8417200000
8419810000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1240 China 2017 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National Standards of the P.R.C., Minimum…
National Standards of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Hermetic Motor-compressor in Room Air Conditioners: This standard specifies the maximum allowable values of energy consumption, energy efficiency grades, testing method and inspection rules of hermetic motor-compressor for room air conditioners
Environment related objective
To achieve energy efficiency and conservation by specifying the maximum allowable values of energy consumption, energy efficiency grades, testing method and inspection rules of hermetic motor-compressor for room air conditioners
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standards of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Hermetic Motor-compressor in Room Air Conditioners: This standard specifies the maximum allowable values of energy consumption, energy efficiency grades, testing method and inspection rules of hermetic motor-compressor for room air conditioners
Motor-compressor in room air conditioners

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. Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners, Energy and heat transfer engineering in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
27.010
8415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
6 months after adoption
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1241 China 2017 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National standard of the P.R.C., Minimum…
National standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for AC Contactors: This standard is mandatory, which specifies the basic requirements， energy efficiency grades, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, testing and calculating methods of AC contactors.
Environment related objective
To ensure energy efficiency and conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for AC Contactors: This standard is mandatory, which specifies the basic requirements， energy efficiency grades, minimum allowable values of energy efficiency, testing and calculating methods of AC contactors.
AC contactors

Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. Energy and heat transfer engineering in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
27.010
8536
Subsidy amount Implementation period
6 months after adoption
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1243 China 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National Standard of the P.R.C, Discharge…
National Standard of the P.R.C, Discharge Standard for Water Pollutants from Ships: This standard regulates the discharge limits and monitoring requirements of oily water and sewage from ships, the discharge control requirements of waste water containing noxious liquid substances and garbage from ships, and also the requirements of implementation and supervision for the standard.
Environment related objective
To reduce marine pollution by regulating the discharge limits and monitoring requirements of oily water and sewage from ships
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standard of the P.R.C, Discharge Standard for Water Pollutants from Ships: This standard regulates the discharge limits and monitoring requirements of oily water and sewage from ships, the discharge control requirements of waste water containing noxious liquid substances and garbage from ships, and also the requirements of implementation and supervision for the standard.
Ship, Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods. Shipbuilding and marine structures in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
47.020
8901
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43101
Keywords
Pollution
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1244 China 2017 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from…
Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Diesel Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicles: The standard specifies the stage VI emission limits and measurement methods for heavy-duty vehicles equipped with CI engines and SI gas engines.
Environment related objective
Technical regulation on limits and measurement methods for emissions from diesel fuelled heavy duty vehicles that aims to protect human health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Diesel Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicles: The standard specifies the stage VI emission limits and measurement methods for heavy-duty vehicles equipped with CI engines and SI gas engines.
Compression ignition engines for vehicles, gas engines for vehicles, automobile vehicles

Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines). Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09). Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. 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. Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries (wreckers), crane lorries (mobile cranes), fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixer lorries (concrete-mixers), road sweeper lorries (road sweepers), spraying lorries (spraying vehicles), mobile workshops, mobile radiological units). Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 87.01 to 87.05. Road vehicles in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
8407
8408
8701
8702
8703
8704
8705
8706
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43101
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/COL/223 Colombia 2017
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the…
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Establishing the maximum level for ratio indicators relating to the greenhouse gas emissions inventory for denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol, and adopting other provisions"
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, human and animal life
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Establishing the maximum level for ratio indicators relating to the greenhouse gas emissions inventory for denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol, and adopting other provisions"
Denatured anhydrous fuel ethanol
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Three months from the date of publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Sustainable
Green
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/COL/228 Colombia 2017 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Commerce,…
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Issuing the Technical Regulation applicable to zinc- carbon and alkaline cells and batteries imported into or manufactured in Colombia for marketing in the country": The notified draft Resolution sets out the minimum information requirements applicable to zinc- carbon and alkaline cell and battery labels and markings and establishes the maximum permitted levels for the heavy metals in such products.
Environment related objective
The notified draft Resolution sets out the minimum information requirements applicable to zinc- carbon and alkaline cell and battery labels and markings and establishes the maximum permitted levels for the heavy metals in such products, in order to ensure environmental protection and prevetion of practices liable to mislead consumers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Issuing the Technical Regulation applicable to zinc- carbon and alkaline cells and batteries imported into or manufactured in Colombia for marketing in the country": The notified draft Resolution sets out the minimum information requirements applicable to zinc- carbon and alkaline cell and battery labels and markings and establishes the maximum permitted levels for the heavy metals in such products.
Zinc- carbon and alkaline cells and batteries
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8506.10.11.00
8506.10.19.00
8506.10.91.10
8506.10.91.90
8506.10.99.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Nine months after the date of publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Environment
Climate
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CRI/164 Costa Rica 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
The notified Regulation establishes the…
The notified Regulation establishes the requirements and procedures governing the registration, importation and control of hazardous chemicals, with a view to protecting public health and the environment. It also applies to chemicals that are potentially hazardous during the production and storage processes, when used in the workplace and consumed, and when present in the environment.
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Regulation establishes the requirements and procedures governing the registration, importation and control of hazardous chemicals, with a view to protecting public health and the environment. It also applies to chemicals that are potentially hazardous during the production and storage processes, when used in the workplace and consumed, and when present in the environment.
hazardous chemicals
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Six months after publication in Official Journal La Gaceta
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CZE/201 Czech Republic 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft Act amending Act No 281/2002 on certain…
Draft Act amending Act No 281/2002 on certain measures related to the prohibition of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons and on amendments to the Trading Act
Environment related objective
This draft`s main purpose is to better manage chemical and, biological, radiological and nuclear substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Act amending Act No 281/2002 on certain measures related to the prohibition of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons and on amendments to the Trading Act
Biological agents, toxins, handling of high-risk biological agents and toxins, handling of risky biological agents and toxins, transport of biological agents and toxins. Organic chemicals. Military engineering. Military affairs. Weapons
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.080
95.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43101
Keywords
Bio
Hazardous