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Regional Trade Agreements, General Agreement on…
Regional Trade Agreements, General Agreement on Trade in Services
 WT/REG395/N/4;
S/C/N/920/ADD.3
Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile,…
Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Viet Nam
 2023 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade…
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services within the meaning of GATT 1994 Article XXIV and GATS Article V. The Agreement contains provisions on national treatment and market access for goods, rules of origin and origin procedures, textiles and apparel goods, customs administration and trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment, cross-border trade in services, financial services, temporary entry for business persons, telecommunications, electronic commerce, government procurement, competition policy, state-owned enterprises and designated monopolies, intellectual property, labour, environment, cooperation and capacity building, competitiveness and business facilitation, development, small and medium sized enterprises, regulatory coherence, transparency and anti-corruption, administrative and institutional provisions, and dispute settlement. The Agreement establishes a Commission to oversee its implementation.
Environment related objective
Provisions on environment in the CPTPP.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services within the meaning of GATT 1994 Article XXIV and GATS Article V. The Agreement contains provisions on national treatment and market access for goods, rules of origin and origin procedures, textiles and apparel goods, customs administration and trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment, cross-border trade in services, financial services, temporary entry for business persons, telecommunications, electronic commerce, government procurement, competition policy, state-owned enterprises and designated monopolies, intellectual property, labour, environment, cooperation and capacity building, competitiveness and business facilitation, development, small and medium sized enterprises, regulatory coherence, transparency and anti-corruption, administrative and institutional provisions, and dispute settlement. The Agreement establishes a Commission to oversee its implementation.
Goods and services
Type of measure
Regional Trade Agreement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 30 December 2018 for Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and 14 January 2019 for Viet Nam. For the rest of the Parties, entry into force would be in accordance with Article 3 (Entry into Force), paragraph 2, of the CPTPP.
Keywords
Environment
Regional Trade Agreements, General Agreement on…
Regional Trade Agreements, General Agreement on Trade in Services
 WT/REG395/N/5;
S/C/N/920/ADD.4

 		2023 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
Environment related objective
Provisions on environment in the CPTPP.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The CPTPP establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services within the meaning of GATT 1994 Article XXIV and GATS Article V. The Agreement contains provisions on national treatment and market access for goods, rules of origin and origin procedures, textiles and apparel goods, customs administration and trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment, cross-border trade in services, financial services, temporary entry for business persons, telecommunications, electronic commerce, government procurement, competition policy, state-owned enterprises and designated monopolies, intellectual property, labour, environment, cooperation and capacity building, competitiveness and business facilitation, development, small and medium sized enterprises, regulatory coherence, transparency and anti-corruption, administrative and institutional provisions, and dispute settlement. The Agreement establishes a Commission to oversee its implementation.
Goods and services
Type of measure
Regional Trade Agreement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 30 December 2018 for Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and 14 January 2019 for Viet Nam. For the rest of the Parties, entry into force would be in accordance with Article 3 (Entry into Force), paragraph 2, of the CPTPP.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/516/REV.1 Chile 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
Modifying the input requirement for the analysis…
Modifying the input requirement for the analysis and/or test protocol washing efficiency test, for electric washing machines' energy efficiency certification, PE N°1/06//2:2020): The current "sodium perborate" component may be used to perform washing efficiency tests until 30 September 2023, after which such tests must be performed using the new "sodium percarbonate" component, with the mixture/dosages specified in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) document 59D/477/CD.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the energy efficiency requirements of washing machines
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Modifying the input requirement for the analysis and/or test protocol washing efficiency test, for electric washing machines' energy efficiency certification, PE N°1/06//2:2020): The current "sodium perborate" component may be used to perform washing efficiency tests until 30 September 2023, after which such tests must be performed using the new "sodium percarbonate" component, with the mixture/dosages specified in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) document 59D/477/CD.
Washing machines
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 30 September 2023
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/617 Chile 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Technical specifications for the design of energy…
Technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances: The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances: The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for domestic refrigerating appliances are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.
Domestic refrigerating appliances
Type of measure
Technical specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/618 Chile 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The technical specifications for the design of…
The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for washing machines for household use are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the design of energy efficiency labels for washing machines for household use
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for washing machines for household use are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.
Washing machines for household use
Type of measure
Technical specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/620 Chile 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Plant protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Amendment to SAG Resolution No. 1.557 of 2014…
Amendment to SAG Resolution No. 1.557 of 2014 establishing requirements for the authorization of pesticides: This document notifies that Resolution No. 7128/2022 introduced amendments to Resolution No. 1557/2014 "Establishing requirements for the authorization of pesticides", which in substance incorporates one more option for the evaluation and authorization of pesticides for agricultural use, for those that have already undergone the process for recognition of the registration or authorization of an active substance identical to a pesticide already authorized by the relevant authority in the United States of America or the European Union, adding the requirements and conditions necessary to qualify for recognition. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating agricultural pesticides
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to SAG Resolution No. 1.557 of 2014 establishing requirements for the authorization of pesticides: This document notifies that Resolution No. 7128/2022 introduced amendments to Resolution No. 1557/2014 "Establishing requirements for the authorization of pesticides", which in substance incorporates one more option for the evaluation and authorization of pesticides for agricultural use, for those that have already undergone the process for recognition of the registration or authorization of an active substance identical to a pesticide already authorized by the relevant authority in the United States of America or the European Union, adding the requirements and conditions necessary to qualify for recognition. (...)
Agricultural pesticides
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 14 December 2022
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/621 Chile 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Chemicals
Prohibiting the manufacture, import, export,…
Prohibiting the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale, possession and use of the pesticides indicated; ordering the updating of systematized lists of prohibited pesticides with active substances and formulated products; and amending the resolutions indicated: The notified measure is intended to prohibit pesticide active substances listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention owing to their undesirable effects on human, animal and environmental health and, in addition, an active substance listed in Annex A to the Stockholm Convention. None of the pesticides that are prohibited are sold in existing products and none have ever been authorized for use in Chilean agriculture. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting pesticides listed in the Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibiting the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale, possession and use of the pesticides indicated; ordering the updating of systematized lists of prohibited pesticides with active substances and formulated products; and amending the resolutions indicated: The notified measure is intended to prohibit pesticide active substances listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention owing to their undesirable effects on human, animal and environmental health and, in addition, an active substance listed in Annex A to the Stockholm Convention. None of the pesticides that are prohibited are sold in existing products and none have ever been authorized for use in Chilean agriculture. (...)
Agricultural pesticides
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 60 days from the date of publication of the notification
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/639 Chile 2023 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Other
Preliminary draft regulation establishing targets…
Preliminary draft regulation establishing targets for the collection and recovery of lubricating oils and related obligations: The notified text seeks to establish targets for the collection and recovery of lubricating oils, a priority product, and related obligations, in order to prevent such waste being produced and to promote its reuse and recovery.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by the reuse and recovery of lubricating oils
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preliminary draft regulation establishing targets for the collection and recovery of lubricating oils and related obligations: The notified text seeks to establish targets for the collection and recovery of lubricating oils, a priority product, and related obligations, in order to prevent such waste being produced and to promote its reuse and recovery.
Lubricating oils
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Recycle
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/645 Chile 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test…
Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol for electric products PE No. 1/01/2:2023: The notified Protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure and performance testing for dry vacuum cleaners, including water filter vacuum cleaners for household or similar use, which are mains-operated in accordance with the purpose and scope of IEC 62885-2:2021-10. The following products are exempt from this requirement: (a) mains-operated dry vacuum cleaners for commercial use, IEC 62885-8; (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing energy efficiency certification procedure for dry vacuum cleaner
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol for electric products PE No. 1/01/2:2023: The notified Protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure and performance testing for dry vacuum cleaners, including water filter vacuum cleaners for household or similar use, which are mains-operated in accordance with the purpose and scope of IEC 62885-2:2021-10. The following products are exempt from this requirement: (a) mains-operated dry vacuum cleaners for commercial use, IEC 62885-8; (...)
Dry vacuum cleaners for household or similar use
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/655 Chile 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test…
Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol (PE No. 1/26/2:2023) for air conditioners: The notified protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure for air conditioners, in accordance with the scope and field of application of ISO Standards 5151:2017 and 16358-1-2-3:2013, for the following types of air conditioners: Split-type or single-package; Cooling-only units and reverse-cycle units (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing energy efficiency certification procedures for air conditioners
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol (PE No. 1/26/2:2023) for air conditioners: The notified protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure for air conditioners, in accordance with the scope and field of application of ISO Standards 5151:2017 and 16358-1-2-3:2013, for the following types of air conditioners: Split-type or single-package; Cooling-only units and reverse-cycle units (...)
Air conditioners
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Energy