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G/TBT/N/UGA/173

Uganda

2010

Alternative and renewable energy

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To encourage the use of solar energy
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
FDUS ISO 9808:1990, Solar water heaters - Elastomeric materials for absorbers, connecting pipes and fittings - Method of assessment		Solar energy engineering
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	27.160
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Tourism, Trade and Industry
Keywords	Energy

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G/TBT/N/UGA/174

Uganda

2010

Alternative and renewable energy

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To encourage the use of solar energy
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
FDUS ISO TR 10217:1989, Solar energy - Water heating systems - Guide to material selection with regard to internal corrosion		Variable speed drives
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	27.160
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Tourism, Trade and Industry
Keywords	Energy

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G/TBT/N/UKR/46

Ukraine

2010

Biodiversity and ecosystem

Technical regulation or specifications

Agriculture, Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To ensure safety of food products and labelling of food products consisting of or containing GMOs
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
The draft Law of Ukraine "On amendments to some Laws of Ukraine as to informing the population on the content of GMOs in food products", registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as No.6251 of 31 March 2010		Food products which contain genetically modified organisms (further - GMO) or made with the usage of them and are meant for placing on the market
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force in 2010
Keywords	Genetic

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G/TBT/N/UKR/51

Ukraine

2010

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
"Technical Regulation on machinery and equipment safety" approved by the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 933, dated 12 October 2010		Machinery of all types, in particular - replaceable parts, replaceable parts of transmission, unaccomplished machinery, lifting machines, safety devices
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force on 1 November 2012
Keywords	Environment

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G/TBT/N/ARE/53

United Arab Emirates

2010

Waste management and recycling

Conformity assessment procedures

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To set forth a standard for plastic bags based on the oxo-derivative effects through thermal and UV degradation under atmospheric conditions a
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Specific requirements for the registration of oxo-biodegradable plastic bags and other related packaging materials according to UAE standard # UAE.S 5009:2009		All oxo-biodegradation of plastic bags and other disposable plastic objects which covers, but is not limited to, flexible shopping bags and semi-rigid plastic packaging for food, magazines, consumer-durables, garbage bags, bin-liners for household use, shrink wrap, pallet wrap, cling film etc., and other articles normally used over short periods and subsequently discarded
Type of measure	Conformity assessment procedure	ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Bio Environment Labelling Plastic

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G/TBT/N/USA/512; G/TBT/N/USA/512/ADD.1; G/TBT/N/USA/512/ADD.2; G/TBT/N/USA/512/ADD.3; G/TBT/N/USA/512/ADD.4; G/TBT/N/USA/512/ADD.5

United States of America

2010

Energy conservation and efficiency

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers; Proposed Rule		Walk-in coolers and freezers
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	8418 13.020 19.020 97.130
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Conservation Energy Environment

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G/TBT/N/USA/514

United States of America

2010

Conformity assessment procedures

Chemicals

Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances		Chemical substances
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	13.020 71.100
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Environment Hazardous

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G/TBT/N/USA/515; G/TBT/N/USA/515/ADD.1

United States of America

2010

Conformity assessment procedures

Chemicals

Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Proposed Significant New Use Rule for Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes		Carbon nanotubes
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	2803 13.020 71.100
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Environment Hazardous Climate

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G/TBT/N/USA/517; G/TBT/N/USA/517/ADD.1

United States of America

2010

Energy conservation and efficiency

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To promote energy conservation
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedure for Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts (Active and Standby Modes) and Proposed Information Collection, et al.; Final Rule and Notice		Metal halide lamp fixtures
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	13.020 29.140
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force on 8 April 2010
Keywords	Conservation Energy

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G/TBT/N/USA/518

United States of America

2010

Technical regulation or specifications

Chemicals, Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To protect human life and the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries		Hazardous materials
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	8506 13.300 29.220
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Environment Hazardous

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