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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1057 China 2014
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and…
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Interim Measures for Commercial Coal Quality…
Interim Measures for Commercial Coal Quality Management
Environment related objective
To strengthen the whole-process management of commercial coal quality, improve the terminal coal quality, promote high-efficiency and clean utilization of coal and accelerate the improvement of air quality
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Interim Measures for Commercial Coal Quality Management
Coal
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 January 2015
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/COL/201 Colombia 2014 Plant protection, Animal protection
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 All products/economic activities
Draft Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism…
Draft Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Decree "Restructuring the National Quality Subsystem and amending Decree No. 2269 of 1993")
Environment related objective
To protect human and animal life and health; to protect plant
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Decree "Restructuring the National Quality Subsystem and amending Decree No. 2269 of 1993")
Not applicable
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in six months after date of publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/COL/205 Colombia 2014 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Mines and…
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Amending Article 4 of Resolution 898 of 1995, amended by Resolution 18 2087 of 2007"
Environment related objective
To reduce air pollutant emissions generated by combustion processes in diesel engines
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Amending Article 4 of Resolution 898 of 1995, amended by Resolution 18 2087 of 2007"
Biodiesel, diesel, renewable diesel
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Energy
Bio
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/COL/207 Colombia 2014
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection,…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection, Animal protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Not specified
Draft Colombian Agricultural Institute Resolution…
Draft Colombian Agricultural Institute Resolution "regulating the production, importation, marketing and exportation of genetically improved seeds for sowing in Colombia, and the registration of agronomic assessment units and plant breeding research units, and issuing other provisions
Environment related objective
To protect plant life and health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Colombian Agricultural Institute Resolution "regulating the production, importation, marketing and exportation of genetically improved seeds for sowing in Colombia, and the registration of agronomic assessment units and plant breeding research units, and issuing other provisions
Seeds
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CUB/13 Cuba 2014
Plant protection, Animal protection,…
Plant protection, Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Resolution establishes the sanitary-veterinary…
Resolution establishes the sanitary-veterinary regulations governing the importation of animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin liable to harm animal health in Cuba that are carried by tourists arriving in national territory by any means of transportation
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing the sanitary-veterinary regulations governing the importation of animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin liable to harm animal health in Cuba that are carried by tourists arriving in national territory by any means of transportation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution establishes the sanitary-veterinary regulations governing the importation of animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin liable to harm animal health in Cuba that are carried by tourists arriving in national territory by any means of transportation
animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin liable to harm animal health in Cuba (non-commercial)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not applicable
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CUB/14 Cuba 2014
Plant protection, Animal protection,…
Plant protection, Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Regulation governing the importation of animals,…
Regulation governing the importation of animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin which are liable to harm animal health in Cuba
Environment related objective
To protect animal and plant life or health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation governing the importation of animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin which are liable to harm animal health in Cuba
animals, animal products, biological products and materials of any origin which are liable to harm animal health in Cuba
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
1501
1505
1521
1522
1601
1605
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not applicable
Keywords
Bio
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CUB/15 Cuba 2014
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Resolution establishing the water consumption…
Resolution establishing the water consumption standards for water-intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings, and the energy efficiency values required for electric pumps
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through energy efficiency and water management
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution establishing the water consumption standards for water-intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings, and the energy efficiency values required for electric pumps
Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics; Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures; Household or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry; aps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3922.10.00
3922.90.00
6910.10.00
6910.90.00
8413.70.11
8450.11.00
8450.12.00
8450.19.00
8450.90.00
8481.10.00
8481.20.00
8481.30.00
8481.40.00
8481.80.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in 30 days after publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CUB/19 Cuba 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Resolution No. 136/09 of the Ministry of Basic…
Resolution No. 136/09 of the Ministry of Basic Industry (MINBAS), Technical Regulation on the energy efficiency of electrical end-use equipment
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through promoting energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution No. 136/09 of the Ministry of Basic Industry (MINBAS), Technical Regulation on the energy efficiency of electrical end-use equipment
Electrical end-use equipment
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8418.10.00
8418.21.00
8418.29.00
8418.30.00
8418.40.00
8414.51.00
8539.31.10
8516.40.00
8415.10.00
8415.82.00
8415.83.00
8516.50.00
8516.79.00
8516.71.00
8450.11.00
8450.12.00
8450.19.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not applicable
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/DEU/12/REV.1 Germany 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
First Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the…
First Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the Quality and Labelling of Fuels (see Attachment)
Environment related objective
To implement the requirements of the Directive 2012/33/EU regarding the sulphur content of marine fuel; to implement the amending Directive relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels by updating the references to technical standards
Measure description Coverage of the measure
First Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the Quality and Labelling of Fuels (see Attachment)
Fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
2710
12
41
2710
12
45
2710
12
49
2710
12
51
2710
12
59
2710
20
11
2710
20
15
2710
19
48
3826
10
3826
90
22
07
38
26
2711
12
11
2711
19
2711
21
2711
29
1507
1518
2710
19
62
2710
19
68
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force the day after promulgation.
Keywords
Bio
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ECU/136 Ecuador 2014 General environmental protection
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Regulations Amending the Transportation of…
Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by laying down the requirements to be met by gas meters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards)
Gas meters
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
9028.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in six months after adoption
Keywords
Environment