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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/VNM/124 Viet Nam 2018 General environmental protection
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
This draft technical regulation regulates the…
This draft technical regulation regulates the technical requirements and inspection of motor used for electric motorcycles and mopeds.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health/safety by stipulating the technical requirements and inspection of motor used for electric motorcycles and mopeds
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft technical regulation regulates the technical requirements and inspection of motor used for electric motorcycles and mopeds.
Motor used for electric motorcycles and mopeds
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
43.140
8714
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 January 2019
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/VNM/125 Viet Nam 2018 General environmental protection
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
This draft technical regulation regulates the…
This draft technical regulation regulates the technical requirements and inspection of motor used for electric bicycles
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health/safety by stipulating the technical requirements and inspection of motor used for electric bicycles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft technical regulation regulates the technical requirements and inspection of motor used for electric bicycles
Motor used for electric bicycles
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
43.140
8714
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 January 2019
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/YEM/116 Yemen 2018 Water management and conservation
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Draft of GSO Technical Regulation for Water-…
Draft of GSO Technical Regulation for Water- saving Products

This GSO Technical Regulation (TR) shall apply to Water- saving Products as defined in Article (2) thereof. This TR aims to rationalize water consumption through products covered (listed in Annex 1) . The rationalization will be in accordance with specified rates of consumption (Annex 2), to achieve efficient and effective water use for optimum social and economic benefits of member states.
Environment related objective
To achieve efficient and effective water use for water conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of GSO Technical Regulation for Water- saving Products

This GSO Technical Regulation (TR) shall apply to Water- saving Products as defined in Article (2) thereof. This TR aims to rationalize water consumption through products covered (listed in Annex 1) . The rationalization will be in accordance with specified rates of consumption (Annex 2), to achieve efficient and effective water use for optimum social and economic benefits of member states.
Water-saving products
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/YEM/120 Yemen 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the…
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment

This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market.
Environment related objective
To restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, in order to protect the environment; To ensure environmentally sound disposal of waste
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of GCC Technical Regulations for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment

This GCC Technical Regulation shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment as defined in Article (2) of this Regulation. This Technical Regulation sets out requirements on the restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste. These requirements shall be respected by the electrical and electronic equipment included in the scope of this GCC Technical Regulation before they are put or made available in the GCC market.
Electrical and electronic equipment
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 180 days from Publication day in official gazette
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ZAF/226 South Africa 2018 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The proposed compulsory specification specifies…
The proposed compulsory specification specifies requirements for Polymer films used for waterproofing or damp-proofing in buildings so that the material is incorporated to foundations, walls and roofs of buildings during construction, in order to prevent the passage of moisture in to the building structure.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health/safety by stipulating requirements for Polymer films used for waterproofing or damp-proofing in buildings
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The proposed compulsory specification specifies requirements for Polymer films used for waterproofing or damp-proofing in buildings so that the material is incorporated to foundations, walls and roofs of buildings during construction, in order to prevent the passage of moisture in to the building structure.
Polymer film for damp-proofing and waterproofing in buildings
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
83
91
91.120.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 180 days from Publication day in official gazette
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/446 United Arab Emirates 2018 Sustainable agriculture management
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Agriculture
UAE mark for sustainable farming system - setting…
UAE mark for sustainable farming system - setting requirement to establish a comprehensive, continuous improvement framework and common set of economic, environmental and social metrics by which to determine whether an agricultural crop has been produced and handled in a sustainable manner.
Environment related objective
This standard aims to protect the environment by determining the mark for sustainable farming practices
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UAE mark for sustainable farming system - setting requirement to establish a comprehensive, continuous improvement framework and common set of economic, environmental and social metrics by which to determine whether an agricultural crop has been produced and handled in a sustainable manner.
Sustainable Farming - UAE mark for sustainable Farming is mandatory for the farms claims (declare) that it is a sustainable farm
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
65.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not applicable
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/341 Argentina 2018 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The notified text establishes the maximum…
The notified text establishes the maximum specific energy consumption level and the minimum energy efficiency level for tungsten halogen lamps for general lighting services and self-ballasted, single-capped and double-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting services
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing energy consumption and efficiency standards for tungsten halogen lamps & self-ballasted, single-capped, and double-capped fluorescent lamps
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified text establishes the maximum specific energy consumption level and the minimum energy efficiency level for tungsten halogen lamps for general lighting services and self-ballasted, single-capped and double-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting services
Halogen and fluorescent lamps
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.140
8539
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not applicable
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/342 Argentina 2018 General environmental protection
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
The notified measure constitutes the regulatory…
The notified measure constitutes the regulatory framework establishing the basic quality and safety principles and requirements for furniture
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and ensure human health and sefty by establishing basic quality and safety principles and requirements for furniture
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified measure constitutes the regulatory framework establishing the basic quality and safety principles and requirements for furniture
Furniture
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
97.140
9403
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not applicable
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/347 Argentina 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or…
Ban/Prohibition, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
Ban on the active ingredients carbofuran,…
Ban on the active ingredients carbofuran, carbosulfan, diazinon, aldicarb, dicofol and their formulated products (10% granular formulations of carbofuran are excluded from the ban) pursuant to the Rotterdam Convention
Environment related objective
This standard aims to protect the environment by banning a number of active ingredients used int pesticides (carbofuran, carbosulfan, diazinon, aldicarb, dicofol)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ban on the active ingredients carbofuran, carbosulfan, diazinon, aldicarb, dicofol and their formulated products (10% granular formulations of carbofuran are excluded from the ban) pursuant to the Rotterdam Convention
Pesticides (carbofuran, carbosulfan, diazinon, aldicarb, dicofol)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
365 days from adoption
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/350 Argentina 2018 General environmental protection
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 All products/economic activities
Regulatory framework establishing the basic…
Regulatory framework establishing the basic quality and safety principles and requirements applicable to equipment working under pressure, whether fire-heated or non-fire-heated.
Environment related objective
This standard aims to protect the environment and ensure human health and safety by defining correct industrial hygene with regards to equipment working under pressure, whether fire-heated or non-fire-heated
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulatory framework establishing the basic quality and safety principles and requirements applicable to equipment working under pressure, whether fire-heated or non-fire-heated.
Industrial Equipment working under pressure
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not applicable
Keywords
Environment