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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/633 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Plant protection, Soil management and conservation
 Conformity assessment procedures Agriculture, Chemicals
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation…
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance cyflumetofen is amended as follows: applications of plant protection products containing cyflumetofen, with the exception of applications made on non-soil-bound crops in greenhouses, shall not be carried out from July to September. This decision only concerns the placing on the market of this substance and does not affect the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for residues of the concerned pesticide.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, animal or plant health, and of human health & safety by restricting the authorized application period of plant protection products containing cyflumetofen
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the active substance cyflumetofen is amended as follows: applications of plant protection products containing cyflumetofen, with the exception of applications made on non-soil-bound crops in greenhouses, shall not be carried out from July to September. This decision only concerns the placing on the market of this substance and does not affect the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for residues of the concerned pesticide.
Cyflumetofen (pesticide active substance)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU
Keywords
Genetic
Environment
Hazardous
Green
Soil
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/FRA/188 France 2018
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
The notified Interministerial Order provides for…
The notified Interministerial Order provides for the mandatory implementation of one standard. This draft provides for the mandatory implementation of the supplement A2 to Standard NF U 44-051 on organic amendments: Standard NF U 44-051/A2 - Organic amendments - Designations, specifications and marking. It is aimed particularly at producers, users and official inspection bodies. The Standard completes the general standard revised in 2006, and introduces a designation (sugar cane juice skimmings) and limits for Reunion Island.
Environment related objective
The implementation of this amendment to organic standards has been made mandatory for public health reasons
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Interministerial Order provides for the mandatory implementation of one standard. This draft provides for the mandatory implementation of the supplement A2 to Standard NF U 44-051 on organic amendments: Standard NF U 44-051/A2 - Organic amendments - Designations, specifications and marking. It is aimed particularly at producers, users and official inspection bodies. The Standard completes the general standard revised in 2006, and introduces a designation (sugar cane juice skimmings) and limits for Reunion Island.
Organic Food - Sugar Cane Juice Skimmings
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
60 days from the date of notification
Keywords
Organic
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/IND/86 India 2018 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Bureau of Indian Standards Plugs and Socket…
Bureau of Indian Standards Plugs and Socket-outlets and Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class 1 and 2) (Quality Control)
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by introducing standards for Plugs and Socket-outlets/Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bureau of Indian Standards Plugs and Socket-outlets and Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class 1 and 2) (Quality Control)
Plugs and Socket-outlets/Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.120.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
60 days from notification
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ISR/1025 Israel 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Revision of the mandatory standard SI 2302 Part 2…
Revision of the mandatory standard SI 2302 Part 2 dealing with the transportation of dangerous substances and mixtures. The major changes included in this draft standard revision are as follows:

Removes from the standard's scope gas cylinders, that are covered by other mandatory standards;

Uses the risk group symbols according to the UN document - Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by establishing standards dealing with the transportation of dangerous substances and mixtures
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revision of the mandatory standard SI 2302 Part 2 dealing with the transportation of dangerous substances and mixtures. The major changes included in this draft standard revision are as follows:

Removes from the standard's scope gas cylinders, that are covered by other mandatory standards;

Uses the risk group symbols according to the UN document - Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Dangerous chemical substances and mixtures
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
2707
2710
3402
3405
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
60 days from notification
Keywords
Hazardous
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/602 Japan 2018
Sustainable agriculture management, Waste…
Sustainable agriculture management, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Establishment of the Standard for "Processed…
Establishment of the Standard for "Processed food waste fertilizer"
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by establishing standardsfor "Processed food waste fertilizer"
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Establishment of the Standard for "Processed food waste fertilizer"
Processed food waste fertilizer
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.080
3101
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: September 2018
Keywords
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/603 Japan 2018
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Overview of Revisions to the Japanese…
Overview of Revisions to the Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Plants, Organic Processed foods and Organic Livestock etc.
Environment related objective
Protection of consumer interest by revising Agricultural Standards for Organic Plants, Organic Processed foods and Organic Livestock etc.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Overview of Revisions to the Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Plants, Organic Processed foods and Organic Livestock etc.
Agricultural Standards for Organic Food
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.020.20
65.020.30
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
60 days from notification
Keywords
Organic
Bio
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/605 Japan 2018
Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical,…
Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Revision of the Pesticide Registration System is…
Revision of the Pesticide Registration System is to be implemented so as to enhance safe use of pesticides, including introduction of re-evaluation system, revision of evaluation for registration, etc…
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by enhancing safe use of pesticides, through the revision of the Pesticide Registration System
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revision of the Pesticide Registration System is to be implemented so as to enhance safe use of pesticides, including introduction of re-evaluation system, revision of evaluation for registration, etc…
Agricultural Chemicals - Pesticides
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Within 6 months from 15 June 2018
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/614 Japan 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
The Government of Japan establishes the new…
The Government of Japan establishes the new standards for "Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate (Struvite)".
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by establishing new standards for "Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate (Struvite)".
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Government of Japan establishes the new standards for "Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate (Struvite)".
Fertilizer - Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate (Struvite)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.080
3101
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: February 2019
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/722 Kenya 2018 General environmental protection Conformity assessment procedures All products/economic activities
This regulation lays down the process to be…
This regulation lays down the process to be followed for inspection of imported goods.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by laying down the process to be followed for inspection of imported goods.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This regulation lays down the process to be followed for inspection of imported goods.
All imported products covered under Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order, 2018
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Immediately
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/723 Kenya 2018 General environmental protection Conformity assessment procedures All products/economic activities
This public notice covers the process to be…
This public notice covers the process to be followed to acquire Interim Import Standardization Mark (ISM) for inspection of imported goods
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health & safety by establishing the process to be followed to acquire Interim Import Standardization Mark (ISM) for inspection of imported goods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This public notice covers the process to be followed to acquire Interim Import Standardization Mark (ISM) for inspection of imported goods
All imported goods
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Immediately
Keywords
Environment