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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CRI/175 Costa Rica 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
The notified document establishes specifications…
The notified document establishes specifications governing the manufacture, import, use and maintenance of portable cylinders, stationary tanks, and equipment and appliances for the supply and use of LPG in the country, to ensure that they operate in conditions that guarantee environmental protection and human safety. It applies to portable cylinders, stationary tanks, equipment and appliances that are manufactured, imported, used, installed or circulated in the country, and to their maintenance.
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment by establishing specifications governing the manufacture, import, use and maintenance of portable cylinders, stationary tanks, and equipment and appliances for the supply and use of LPG in the country
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified document establishes specifications governing the manufacture, import, use and maintenance of portable cylinders, stationary tanks, and equipment and appliances for the supply and use of LPG in the country, to ensure that they operate in conditions that guarantee environmental protection and human safety. It applies to portable cylinders, stationary tanks, equipment and appliances that are manufactured, imported, used, installed or circulated in the country, and to their maintenance.
Equipment for the oil industry - Portable cylinders, stationary tanks, equipment and appliances for the supply and use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.020.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 180 days after publication in Official Journal s
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ECU/117/REV.1 Ecuador 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Chemicals
Draft revision of Ecuadorian Standardization…
Draft revision of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 088 (1R) on "Surface tension agents". It covers the following:

Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Requirements; Sampling; Conformity assessment tests; Reference documents; Conformity assessment procedure; Monitoring and inspection authority; Penalty regime; Liability of conformity assessment bodies; and Review and updating.
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment by establishing the requirements to be met by surface tension agents
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft revision of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 088 (1R) on "Surface tension agents". It covers the following:

Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Requirements; Sampling; Conformity assessment tests; Reference documents; Conformity assessment procedure; Monitoring and inspection authority; Penalty regime; Liability of conformity assessment bodies; and Review and updating.
Surface tension agents
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
71.100.40
340119
340130
340220
340290
340540
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: Upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ECU/9/REV.1 Ecuador 2018 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the…
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the product and labelling requirements to be met by new pneumatic tyres of rubber for motor vehicles and cycles, including with rims, prior to the import, customs clearance and marketing of the domestic or imported product. It covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Product requirements; Labelling requirements; Sampling; Conformity assessment tests; Reference documents; Conformity assessment procedure; Monitoring and inspection authority; Penalty regime; Liability of conformity assessment bodies; and Transitional provisions
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment by establishing the product and labelling requirements to be met by new pneumatic tyres of rubber for motor vehicles and cycles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the product and labelling requirements to be met by new pneumatic tyres of rubber for motor vehicles and cycles, including with rims, prior to the import, customs clearance and marketing of the domestic or imported product. It covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Product requirements; Labelling requirements; Sampling; Conformity assessment tests; Reference documents; Conformity assessment procedure; Monitoring and inspection authority; Penalty regime; Liability of conformity assessment bodies; and Transitional provisions
Pneumatic Tyres
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
83.160.10
401110
401140
87141
871492
Subsidy amount Implementation period
180 days from date of adoption
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/170 Egypt 2018 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 gives the…
Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 gives the producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 164 with its issued parts specifying the construction and performance characteristics as well as the requirements and methods of test for the safety and marking of freestanding and built-in domestic cooking appliances burning the combustible gases.

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with EN 30-1-3:2003+A1:2006, EN 30-1-4:2012
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment by establishing requirements for freestanding and built-in domestic cooking appliances burning combustible gases
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 gives the producers and importers a transitional period of six months to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 164 with its issued parts specifying the construction and performance characteristics as well as the requirements and methods of test for the safety and marking of freestanding and built-in domestic cooking appliances burning the combustible gases.

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with EN 30-1-3:2003+A1:2006, EN 30-1-4:2012
Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 2 August 2017
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/173 Egypt 2018
Energy conservation and efficiency, Air pollution…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 gives the…
The Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 8057:2017 which is concerned with identifying the specific requirements of energy -efficient electrical household vacuum clean ers, which aims to rationalize electrical energy consumption and improve environmental conditions by reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment caused by the increasing use of energy .

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with IEC 62885-2/2016 and Regulation (EU) No 665/2013.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing requirements for energy-efficient electrical household vacuum cleaners
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ministerial Decree No.1002/2017 gives the producers and importers a twelve-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 8057:2017 which is concerned with identifying the specific requirements of energy -efficient electrical household vacuum clean ers, which aims to rationalize electrical energy consumption and improve environmental conditions by reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment caused by the increasing use of energy .

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with IEC 62885-2/2016 and Regulation (EU) No 665/2013.
Cleaning appliances (Including vacuum clean ers, floor- cleaning machines, floor polishers, steam cleaners, pressure cleaners, hand operated cleaners, etc.)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 2 August 2017
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/178 Egypt 2018
Energy conservation and efficiency, Air pollution…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
The Draft of Egyptian standard specifies the…
The Draft of Egyptian standard specifies the requirements of energy efficiency for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers, that aims to conserve the electrical energy consumption and improve the environmental conditions through reducing the emission of harmful gases which are produced as a result of the over consumption of the energy.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing requirements for energy-efficient electrical Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers And Freezers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Draft of Egyptian standard specifies the requirements of energy efficiency for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers, that aims to conserve the electrical energy consumption and improve the environmental conditions through reducing the emission of harmful gases which are produced as a result of the over consumption of the energy.
Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers And Freezers
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
97.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ESP/37 Spain 2018 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Technical regulation or specifications Other
Draft Order establishing health and natural…
Draft Order establishing health and natural environment protection requirements governing the importation of animal species (including invasive species) not subject to harmonized European Union regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and animal health by establishing requirements governing the importation of animal species (including invasive species) not subject to harmonized European Union regulations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Order establishing health and natural environment protection requirements governing the importation of animal species (including invasive species) not subject to harmonized European Union regulations
Animals (Species not subject to harmonized European Union regulations)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.020.30
0106
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 January 2018
Keywords
Environment
Wildlife
Bio
Indigenous
Genetic
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ESP/38 Spain 2018
Plant protection, Environmental protection from…
Plant protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The notified Order establishes the phytosanitary…
The notified Order establishes the phytosanitary technical standard to be met by wood packaging material, including wood dunnage, in accordance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15: Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade, for the entry of wood packaging material and dunnage into the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and plant health by establishing the phytosanitary technical standard to be met by wood packaging material
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Order establishes the phytosanitary technical standard to be met by wood packaging material, including wood dunnage, in accordance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15: Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade, for the entry of wood packaging material and dunnage into the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.
Wood packaging material and dunnage - Phytosanitary requirements
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
55.160
55.180.30
4415
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 5 April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EST/13 Estonia 2018 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing, Other
Amendments Act of Weapons Act, Strategic Good Act…
Amendments Act of Weapons Act, Strategic Good Act, Explosives Act and Other Acts: This draft amendment regulates the classification of weapons in the Weapons Act and introduces new terms (service weapon, military weapon, training weapon) . In addition, the object and purpose of the Weapons Act is modified. The Act has hitherto mostly regulated the handling and supervision of weapons in civil use. The amendment extends the scope of the Weapons Act to include the handling of any weapons.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health by implementing safety measures ensure the safety and security of persons and environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendments Act of Weapons Act, Strategic Good Act, Explosives Act and Other Acts: This draft amendment regulates the classification of weapons in the Weapons Act and introduces new terms (service weapon, military weapon, training weapon) . In addition, the object and purpose of the Weapons Act is modified. The Act has hitherto mostly regulated the handling and supervision of weapons in civil use. The amendment extends the scope of the Weapons Act to include the handling of any weapons.
Military weapons, military ammunition, munition
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
95.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 July 2018
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/530 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft Commission approving PHMB (1415; 4.7) as an…
Draft Commission approving PHMB (1415; 4.7) as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2 and 4
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health by approving PHMB (1415; 4.7) as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2 and 3
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Commission approving PHMB (1415; 4.7) as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2 and 4
PHMB (contained in Biocidal products)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (Application from November 2019)
Keywords
Bio