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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/428 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1533 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/963 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/1063 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1878 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
DEAS 911: 2023, Fertilizers — Ammonium Sulphate …
DEAS 911: 2023, Fertilizers — Ammonium Sulphate (Sulphate of Ammonia) —Specification, Second edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for ammonium sulphate fertilizer.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 911: 2023, Fertilizers — Ammonium Sulphate (Sulphate of Ammonia) —Specification, Second edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for ammonium sulphate fertilizer.
Ammonium sulphate (excl. that in tablets or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg)
Type of measure
Technical specification; conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
310221
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/429 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1534 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/964 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/1064 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1879 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
DEAS 912: 2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen,…
DEAS 912: 2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for NPK fertilizer (compound) .
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 912: 2023, Fertilizers — Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) compound —Specification, Second edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for NPK fertilizer (compound) .
Mineral or chemical nitrogen fertilisers (excl. urea; ammonium sulphate; ammonium nitrate; sodium nitrate; double salts and mixtures of ammonium nitrate with ammonium sulphate or calcium; mixtures of urea and ammonium nitrate in aqueous or ammoniacal solution; mixtures of ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate or other non-fertilising inorganic elements; in tablets or similar in packages <= 10 kg)
Type of measure
Technical specification; conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
310290
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BHR/680 Bahrain, Kingdom of 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Energy efficiency, functionality and requirements…
Energy efficiency, functionality and requirements for lighting products: Part 1; Energy efficiency, functionality and requirements for lighting products: Part 2
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by promoting energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy efficiency, functionality and requirements for lighting products: Part 1; Energy efficiency, functionality and requirements for lighting products: Part 2
Lamps and related equipment
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: First quarter of 2024; Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BOL/22; G/TBT/N/COL/263; G/TBT/N/ECU/518; G/TBT/N/PER/151
Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Colombia,…
Bolivia, Plurinational State of, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
 2023 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft Decision on the registration and control of…
Draft Decision on the registration and control of veterinary products and the associated Technical Manual and the Annexes thereto, consisting of guides for the inspection of the quality systems of veterinary product companies: The notified text concerns the registration and control of veterinary product companies and their technical officers. It addresses the modification, suspension, cancellation and renewal of their registration; companies' obligations; and the registration and control of veterinary products. The text also lays down the basic principles and requirements for the quality management systems of veterinary product companies (good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, good storage practices and biosecurity and bioprotection requirements) .
Environment related objective
To protect animal life and health and the environment by regulating veterinary products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Decision on the registration and control of veterinary products and the associated Technical Manual and the Annexes thereto, consisting of guides for the inspection of the quality systems of veterinary product companies: The notified text concerns the registration and control of veterinary product companies and their technical officers. It addresses the modification, suspension, cancellation and renewal of their registration; companies' obligations; and the registration and control of veterinary products. The text also lays down the basic principles and requirements for the quality management systems of veterinary product companies (good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, good storage practices and biosecurity and bioprotection requirements) .
Veterinary products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: To be determined; Entry into force: Six months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Bio
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BOL/23 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Technical Regulation "Minimum energy…
Draft Technical Regulation "Minimum energy efficiency standards for LED lamps: This Technical Regulation applies to "LED lamps" for indoor lighting, whether produced domestically or imported; all sole traders or commercial companies, whether domestic or foreign, public or private, which produce, assemble or import "LED lamps" for indoor lighting in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, regardless of the place of origin of the product or its destination, are covered by the provisions contained in this Technical Regulation.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing the technical requirements with regard to the minimum energy efficiency standards that "LED lamps" for indoor lighting must meet
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Technical Regulation "Minimum energy efficiency standards for LED lamps: This Technical Regulation applies to "LED lamps" for indoor lighting, whether produced domestically or imported; all sole traders or commercial companies, whether domestic or foreign, public or private, which produce, assemble or import "LED lamps" for indoor lighting in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, regardless of the place of origin of the product or its destination, are covered by the provisions contained in this Technical Regulation.
Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
853952
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: 24 November 2023; Entry into force: Six months after adoption
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BOL/25 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Technical Regulation "Minimum energy…
Draft Technical Regulation "Minimum energy efficiency standards for LED luminaires: The notified draft Technical Regulation applies to "LED luminaires" for outdoor or indoor lighting, whether produced domestically or imported; all sole traders or commercial companies, whether domestic or foreign, public or private, which produce or import "LED luminaires" for outdoor or indoor lighting in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, regardless of the place of origin of the product or its destination, are covered by the provisions contained in this Technical Regulation.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing the technical requirements with regard to the minimum energy efficiency standards that "LED lamps" for outdoor or indoor lighting must meet
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Technical Regulation "Minimum energy efficiency standards for LED luminaires: The notified draft Technical Regulation applies to "LED luminaires" for outdoor or indoor lighting, whether produced domestically or imported; all sole traders or commercial companies, whether domestic or foreign, public or private, which produce or import "LED luminaires" for outdoor or indoor lighting in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, regardless of the place of origin of the product or its destination, are covered by the provisions contained in this Technical Regulation.
Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings, solely for light-emitting diode "LED" light sources, of glass (excl. for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares); Luminaires and lighting fittings, solely for light-emitting diode "LED" light sources, n.e.s.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
940542
940511
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: 25 January 2024; Entry into force: Six months after adoption
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/1479 Brazil 2023 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Inmetro Public Consultation No. 1, 7 February…
Inmetro Public Consultation No. 1, 7 February 2023 is a proposal of technical regulations for structured polyethylene and concrete pipes for conduction of rainwater and sewage.
Environment related objective
To protect the integrity of the environment by avoiding risks that compromise the performance of rainwater and sewage systems
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Inmetro Public Consultation No. 1, 7 February 2023 is a proposal of technical regulations for structured polyethylene and concrete pipes for conduction of rainwater and sewage.
Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, e.g. joints, elbows, flanges, of plastics
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3917
Subsidy amount Implementation period
NA
Keywords
Environment
Water
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/1481 Brazil 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Resolution ANP No. 920 establishes the…
Resolution ANP No. 920 establishes the specification of biodiesel and the obligations regarding quality control to be met by economic agents that market the product in Brazilian territory
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating biodiesel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution ANP No. 920 establishes the specification of biodiesel and the obligations regarding quality control to be met by economic agents that market the product in Brazilian territory
Biodiesel and mixtures thereof, not containing or containing < 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
Type of measure
Technical specifications
 ICS - HS Code
3826
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 3 July 2023
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/1498 Brazil 2023 Animal protection Conformity assessment procedures Other
SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 877 opens a 60-day period…
SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 877 opens a 60-day period for public consultation on the draft ordinance establishing norms, criteria and standards for the importation and quarantine of ornamental birds and hatching eggs for ornamental birds, and for the accreditation of quarantine establishment for ornamental birds and eggs for hatching ornamental birds.
Environment related objective
To protect animal life or health and the environment by regulating ornamental birds and hatching eggs for hatching ornamental birds
Measure description Coverage of the measure
SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 877 opens a 60-day period for public consultation on the draft ordinance establishing norms, criteria and standards for the importation and quarantine of ornamental birds and hatching eggs for ornamental birds, and for the accreditation of quarantine establishment for ornamental birds and eggs for hatching ornamental birds.
Ornamental birds and their hatching eggs
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BWA/165 Botswana 2023 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
BOS 65-2:2023 Edition 3.0 The production of…
BOS 65-2:2023 Edition 3.0 The production of reconditioned fire-fighting equipment — Part 2: Fire hose reels and fire hydrants: This part of BOS 65 specifies the procedures that apply to the effective reconditioning of fire hose reels and fire hydrants. It does not cover the replacement or installation of the hose reels and fire hydrants.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment as notified by member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BOS 65-2:2023 Edition 3.0 The production of reconditioned fire-fighting equipment — Part 2: Fire hose reels and fire hydrants: This part of BOS 65 specifies the procedures that apply to the effective reconditioning of fire hose reels and fire hydrants. It does not cover the replacement or installation of the hose reels and fire hydrants.
Fire hose reels and fire hydrants
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.220.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment