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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/377 Chile 2016 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Technical protocol on procedures for measuring…
Technical protocol on procedures for measuring noise from light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles during dynamic and stationary testing

The notified protocol seeks to establish the accepted measuring procedures for the dynamic and stationary testing referred to in the relevant Standard, and describes the measuring procedure for dynamic testing carried out in the country.

Relevant documents:
 Ley N° 19.300, sobre bases generales del medio ambiente (Law No. 19.300 establishing general environmental principles)
 D.S. N° 7 de 2015 del Ministerio del Medio Ambiente, Norma de Emisión de Ruidos para Vehículos Livianos, Medianos y Motocicletas (Supreme Decree No. 7 of 2015 of the Ministry of the Environment : Noise emission standard for light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing accepted measuring procedures for the dynamic and stationary testing
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical protocol on procedures for measuring noise from light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles during dynamic and stationary testing

The notified protocol seeks to establish the accepted measuring procedures for the dynamic and stationary testing referred to in the relevant Standard, and describes the measuring procedure for dynamic testing carried out in the country.

Relevant documents:
 Ley N° 19.300, sobre bases generales del medio ambiente (Law No. 19.300 establishing general environmental principles)
 D.S. N° 7 de 2015 del Ministerio del Medio Ambiente, Norma de Emisión de Ruidos para Vehículos Livianos, Medianos y Motocicletas (Supreme Decree No. 7 of 2015 of the Ministry of the Environment : Noise emission standard for light and medium-sized vehicles and motorcycles)
Light and medium-sized vehicles; Motorcycles.
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not specified
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/228/REV.1 China 2016 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from…
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from mopeds – CHINA

The proposal regulates limits and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions and evaporative emissions from mopeds (China c) . It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) . The limits of exhaust emissions and evaporative emissions are equivalent to Euro 4 in the Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating limits and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions and evaporative emissions from mopeds
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from mopeds – CHINA

The proposal regulates limits and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions and evaporative emissions from mopeds (China c) . It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) . The limits of exhaust emissions and evaporative emissions are equivalent to Euro 4 in the Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013.
Mopeds; Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars; Motorcycles and mopeds
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
8711
43.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/391/REV.1 China 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National Standard of the P.R.C., Energy…
National Standard of the P.R.C., Energy consumption label for light-duty vehicles – Part 1:For gasoline and diesel vehicles

This part specifies the contents, format, materials and stick specification of the energy consumption label for light-duty vehicles. Chapters 4 to 6 of this part are mandatory.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by specifying the contents, format, materials and stick specification of the energy consumption label for light-duty vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standard of the P.R.C., Energy consumption label for light-duty vehicles – Part 1:For gasoline and diesel vehicles

This part specifies the contents, format, materials and stick specification of the energy consumption label for light-duty vehicles. Chapters 4 to 6 of this part are mandatory.
Light-duty vehicles; Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof; Road vehicles in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
87
43.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/683/REV.1 China 2016 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum…
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Water Efficiency and Water Efficiency Grade for Water Closets

This Standard is mandatory. This Standard specifies minimum allowable values of water efficiency, evaluating values of water conservation , water efficiency grade for water closet and its test methods.
Environment related objective
To ensure water efficiency, and to evaluate values of water conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum Allowable Values of Water Efficiency and Water Efficiency Grade for Water Closets

This Standard is mandatory. This Standard specifies minimum allowable values of water efficiency, evaluating values of water conservation , water efficiency grade for water closet and its test methods.
Water closets; Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; Sanitary installations
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
6910
91.140.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/930/REV.1 China 2016 Air pollution reduction Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
Limits and measurement methods for emissions of…
Limits and measurement methods for emissions of light-duty vehicles (CHINA 6)

The proposal regulates the limits and measurement methods of exhaust emissions , RDE, crankcase emissions , evaporative emissions and refuelling emission. It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) .

The technical requirements for the type approval, conformity of production and in-use compliance are also specified in the proposal.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by proposing to regulate the limits and measurement methods of exhaust emissions , RDE, crankcase emissions , evaporative emissions and refuelling emission.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Limits and measurement methods for emissions of light-duty vehicles (CHINA 6)

The proposal regulates the limits and measurement methods of exhaust emissions , RDE, crankcase emissions , evaporative emissions and refuelling emission. It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) .

The technical requirements for the type approval, conformity of production and in-use compliance are also specified in the proposal.
Vehicles; Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof; Transport exhaust emissions
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
87
13.040.50
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1166 China 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
National Standard of the P.R.C., Marine Fuel Oils…
National Standard of the P.R.C., Marine Fuel Oils

The mandatory contains classification and code, requirements and test methods, marks, package, storage, transportation, as well as safety of marine fuel oils.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating, inter alia, marine fuel oils.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Standard of the P.R.C., Marine Fuel Oils

The mandatory contains classification and code, requirements and test methods, marks, package, storage, transportation, as well as safety of marine fuel oils.
Marine fuel oils; Other; Liquid fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
271019
75.160.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1170 China 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Guidance for New chemical substance declaration…
Guidance for New chemical substance declaration and registration (Draft)

The guidance is a technical document that guides the declarant to complete new chemical substance declaration and registration. The guidance specifies the applicable scope, declaration type and procedure, dossier requirements, and post-registration supervision and management of new chemical substance, with the purpose of protecting the environment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Guidance for New chemical substance declaration and registration (Draft)

The guidance is a technical document that guides the declarant to complete new chemical substance declaration and registration. The guidance specifies the applicable scope, declaration type and procedure, dossier requirements, and post-registration supervision and management of new chemical substance, with the purpose of protecting the environment.
New chemical substances that are researched, produced, imported, or used within the territory of the People's Republic of China. Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes; Organic chemicals; Chemical technology
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
28
29
71
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 November 2016
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1174 China 2016
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from…
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles (CHINA c)

The proposal regulates limits and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions and evaporative emissions from motorcycles (CHINA c) . It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) . The limits of exhaust emissions and evaporative emissions are equivalent to Euro 4 in the Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating limits and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions and evaporative emissions from motorcycles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Limits and measurement methods for emissions from motorcycles (CHINA c)

The proposal regulates limits and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions and evaporative emissions from motorcycles (CHINA c) . It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) . The limits of exhaust emissions and evaporative emissions are equivalent to Euro 4 in the Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013.
Motorcycles.
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars (HS: 8711) . Motorcycles and mopeds (ICS: 43.140)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
8711
43.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 July 2018
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1177 China 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
This Standard revises the sulphur requirement for…
This Standard revises the sulphur requirement for denatured fuel ethanol, with the aim of environmental protection
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regualting denatured fuel ethanol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Standard revises the sulphur requirement for denatured fuel ethanol, with the aim of environmental protection
Denatured fuel ethanol. – Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength (HS: 220720); Liquid fuels (ICS: 75.160.20)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
220720
75.160.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1178 China 2016
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
Technical requirements and measurement methods…
Technical requirements and measurement methods for emissions from light-duty hybrid electric vehicles

The proposal regulates the technical requirements and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions , evaporative emissions and exhaust smoke from light-duty hybrid electric vehicles. It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) .

The proposal is a supplement to GB 18352 "Limits and measurement methods for emissions from light-duty vehicles". It is used for the vehicle type test, the inspection of conformity of production and in-service conformity.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by specifying technical requirements and measurement methods for emissions from light-duty hybrid electric vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical requirements and measurement methods for emissions from light-duty hybrid electric vehicles

The proposal regulates the technical requirements and measurement methods of exhaust emission , crankcase emissions , evaporative emissions and exhaust smoke from light-duty hybrid electric vehicles. It also regulates the requirements for durability of emission -control devices and on-board diagnostic system (OBD) .

The proposal is a supplement to GB 18352 "Limits and measurement methods for emissions from light-duty vehicles". It is used for the vehicle type test, the inspection of conformity of production and in-service conformity.
Light-duty vehicles: 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 (HS: 8703); Motor vehicles for the transport of goods (HS: 8704); Motorcycles and mopeds (ICS: 43.140)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
8703
8704
43.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 September 2016
Keywords
Emissions