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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/183 El Salvador 2016
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
The notified Regulation establishes the…
The notified Regulation establishes the provisions and procedures governing the production, registration, certification, processing, labelling, storage, transport and marketing of organic agricultural products. It applies to the following products that carry or should carry a descriptive label relating to organic production methods.

A product is considered to carry information concerning organic production methods when the label or property claims, including advertising material and commercial documents, describe the product or its ingredients using the terms " organic ", " biological " or " ecological " or other similar internationally recognised vocabulary, including abbreviated forms, which suggest to the buyer that the product or its ingredients have been obtained via organic production methods in the country in which they have been put on the market.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating organic agricultural products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The notified Regulation establishes the provisions and procedures governing the production, registration, certification, processing, labelling, storage, transport and marketing of organic agricultural products. It applies to the following products that carry or should carry a descriptive label relating to organic production methods.

A product is considered to carry information concerning organic production methods when the label or property claims, including advertising material and commercial documents, describe the product or its ingredients using the terms " organic ", " biological " or " ecological " or other similar internationally recognised vocabulary, including abbreviated forms, which suggest to the buyer that the product or its ingredients have been obtained via organic production methods in the country in which they have been put on the market.
Organic agricultural products
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/185 El Salvador 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Salvadorian Technical Regulation RTS 75.01.01:16:…
Salvadorian Technical Regulation RTS 75.01.01:16: Hydrocarbons. Natural gas. Quality specifications

The notified Technical Regulation establishes the physical and chemical specifications for natural gas passing through storage, pipeline transport, and distribution network systems in El Salvador, with a view to ensuring the safety of human beings, the environment , and the installations used.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing the physical and chemical specifications for natural gas passing through storage, pipeline transport, and distribution network systems in El Salvador
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Salvadorian Technical Regulation RTS 75.01.01:16: Hydrocarbons. Natural gas. Quality specifications

The notified Technical Regulation establishes the physical and chemical specifications for natural gas passing through storage, pipeline transport, and distribution network systems in El Salvador, with a view to ensuring the safety of human beings, the environment , and the installations used.
Hydrocarbons; Natural gas
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
75.060
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/187 El Salvador 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 97.02…
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 97.02.01:15: Energy efficiency. Self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances. Maximum energy consumption limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Salvadorian Technical Regulation establishes the maximum electricity consumption levels per litre of usable refrigerated volume, the test methods for determining compliance therewith, and the labelling and marking requirements for all self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances.
Environment related objective
The notified Technical Regulation seeks to provide assurance that self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances meet energy efficiency criteria that can reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, thereby protecting the environment , human health and the consumer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 97.02.01:15: Energy efficiency. Self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances. Maximum energy consumption limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Salvadorian Technical Regulation establishes the maximum electricity consumption levels per litre of usable refrigerated volume, the test methods for determining compliance therewith, and the labelling and marking requirements for all self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances.
Self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
97.130.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/188 El Salvador 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 97.01…
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 97.01.01:15: Energy efficiency. Household refrigerators and freezers. Limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Technical Regulation establishes the maximum energy consumption levels for household refrigerators and freezers using hermetic motor-driven compressors, the test methods for determining such energy consumption, and the particulars to be included on the energy consumption label.
Environment related objective
The notified Technical Regulation seeks to provide Salvadorians purchasing a household refrigerator or freezer with the assurance that its energy consumption is efficient and can reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, thereby protecting the environment , human health and the consumer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 97.01.01:15: Energy efficiency. Household refrigerators and freezers. Limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Technical Regulation establishes the maximum energy consumption levels for household refrigerators and freezers using hermetic motor-driven compressors, the test methods for determining such energy consumption, and the particulars to be included on the energy consumption label.
Household refrigerators and freezers
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/189 El Salvador 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01…
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01.01:15: Energy efficiency. Central, packaged or split air conditioners. Limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Salvadorian Technical Regulation establishes the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for central, packaged or split air conditioners, the test methods for verifying compliance with this ratio, and the information to be included on the label.
Environment related objective
The notified Technical Regulation seeks to provide assurance that central air conditioners meet energy efficiency criteria that can reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, thereby protecting the environment , human health and the consumer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01.01:15: Energy efficiency. Central, packaged or split air conditioners. Limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Salvadorian Technical Regulation establishes the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for central, packaged or split air conditioners, the test methods for verifying compliance with this ratio, and the information to be included on the label.
Central, packaged or split air conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/190 El Salvador 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01…
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01.02:15: Energy efficiency. Room air-conditioners. Limits, test methods and labelling
Environment related objective
The notified Technical Regulation seeks to provide assurance that room air-conditioners, whether or not including a heat pump, with air-cooled condensers and cooling capacities of up to 10,600W meet energy efficiency criteria that can reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, thereby protecting the environment , human health and the consumer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01.02:15: Energy efficiency. Room air-conditioners. Limits, test methods and labelling
Room air-conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SLV/191 El Salvador 2016
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01…
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01.03:15: Energy efficiency. Split-type, free-flow, ductless air-conditioners. Limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Salvadorian Technical Regulation establishes the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for split-type, free-flow, ductless air-conditioners (known as mini-split and multi-split air-conditioners), whether single-cycle (cooling only) or reverse-cycle (heat pump), with air-cooled condensers. It also specifies the test methods for verifying compliance with this ratio and the information to be included on the label.
Environment related objective
The notified Technical Regulation seeks to provide assurance that split-type, free-flow, ductless air-conditioners (known as mini-split and multi-split air-conditioners), whether single-cycle (cooling only) or reverse-cycle (heat pump), with air-cooled condensers and nominal cooling capacities of 1W to 19,050W meet energy efficiency criteria that can reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, thereby protecting the environment , human health and the consumer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Salvadorian Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 23.01.03:15: Energy efficiency. Split-type, free-flow, ductless air-conditioners. Limits, test methods and labelling

The notified Salvadorian Technical Regulation establishes the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) for split-type, free-flow, ductless air-conditioners (known as mini-split and multi-split air-conditioners), whether single-cycle (cooling only) or reverse-cycle (heat pump), with air-cooled condensers. It also specifies the test methods for verifying compliance with this ratio and the information to be included on the label.
Split-type, free-flow, ductless air-conditioners
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
23.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SWE/131 Sweden 2016 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Amendment of the law (2011:319) on fuels The…
Amendment of the law (2011:319) on fuels

The specification for alkylate-based petrol is changed so that it will be possible for the fuel suppliers to market an alkylate-based petrol with a maximum vapour pressure of 95 kilopascals during the part of the year that is not specified as "summer" in section 2 in the law on fuels (2011:319). [...] Alkylate-based petrol with a maximum vapour pressure of 95 kilopascals can reduce the risk on human health and the environment. Alkylate-based petrol with a maximum vapour pressure of 95 kilopascals shall be classified as alkylate-based petrol in environmental class 1 and thereby taxed as such. The environmental classification has a bearing on the taxation of the fuel.
Environment related objective
To reduce the risk on human health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment of the law (2011:319) on fuels

The specification for alkylate-based petrol is changed so that it will be possible for the fuel suppliers to market an alkylate-based petrol with a maximum vapour pressure of 95 kilopascals during the part of the year that is not specified as "summer" in section 2 in the law on fuels (2011:319). [...] Alkylate-based petrol with a maximum vapour pressure of 95 kilopascals can reduce the risk on human health and the environment. Alkylate-based petrol with a maximum vapour pressure of 95 kilopascals shall be classified as alkylate-based petrol in environmental class 1 and thereby taxed as such. The environmental classification has a bearing on the taxation of the fuel.
Alkylate-based petrol
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 18 October 2016
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2016
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment Protection Act. (Act 9 of 1994)…
Environment Protection Act. (Act 9 of 1994) Environment Protection (Restriction on Plastic Bags) (Amendment) Regulations, 2015.

The regulation is an amendment of the Statutory Instrument (S.I) 39 of 2008. The Environment Protection (Restrictions on Plastic Bags) Regulations 2008, is hereby amended by repealing in regulation 3(1), the figure "30" and substituting therefore the figure "50".
Environment related objective
To promote a clean environment through seeking to use alternatives for lightweight bags, such as biodegradable plastic bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection Act. (Act 9 of 1994) Environment Protection (Restriction on Plastic Bags) (Amendment) Regulations, 2015.

The regulation is an amendment of the Statutory Instrument (S.I) 39 of 2008. The Environment Protection (Restrictions on Plastic Bags) Regulations 2008, is hereby amended by repealing in regulation 3(1), the figure "30" and substituting therefore the figure "50".
Vest type plastic bags; Vest type plastic bags; Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3923
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 6 October 2015
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/THA/478 Thailand 2016 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Two-Stroke…
Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Two-Stroke Gasoline Engine Lubricating Oil (TIS 1040-25xx)

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 1040-2541(1998) Two-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil, and replace it with TIS 1040-25xx as a mandatory. This draft standard covers only lubricating oil for two-stroke gasoline engine intended for use in road vehicle. It specifies quality grades, requirements, packaging, marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity, and testing.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through regulating lubricating oil
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Two-Stroke Gasoline Engine Lubricating Oil (TIS 1040-25xx)

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 1040-2541(1998) Two-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil, and replace it with TIS 1040-25xx as a mandatory. This draft standard covers only lubricating oil for two-stroke gasoline engine intended for use in road vehicle. It specifies quality grades, requirements, packaging, marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity, and testing.
Lubricating oil
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
75.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment