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G/TBT/N/HKG/31

Hong Kong, China

2009

Energy conservation and efficiency

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To facilitate the public in choosing energy efficient appliances and raise public awareness on energy saving
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Draft Code of Practice on Energy Labelling of Products for Washing Machines and Dehumidifiers		Washing Machines; Dehumidifiers
Type of measure	Conformity assessment procedure	ICS - HS Code	84501110 84501120 84501200 84798910
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force by mid-2011
Keywords	Energy Conservation

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G/TBT/N/HKG/32

Hong Kong, China

2009

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To promote public awareness on water conservation and efficiency issues, and to achieve actual water saving
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
The Hong Kong Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme on Showers for Bathing		Showers for bathing
Type of measure	Conformity assessment procedure	ICS - HS Code	39229000
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force 90 days from the date of notification
Keywords	Conservation Labelling Water

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G/TBT/N/HKG/33

Hong Kong, China

2009

Energy conservation and efficiency

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To improve energy efficiency in new and existing buildings in order to meet the challenge of climate change, and to raise the public awareness on environmental protection through energy efficient design of building services installations
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Proposed Mandatory Building Energy Code Scheme in Hong Kong, China (3 pages, in English) and the draft Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installations in Buildings		Room air conditioner; Unitary air-conditioner; Chiller; Polyphase induction motor; Distribution transformer
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	84151000 84158100 84158200 85015200 85015300 85042100 85042200 85043400
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force by end-2011
Keywords	Environment Climate Energy

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G/TBT/N/HND/57

Honduras

2009

Technical regulation or specifications

Chemicals

Environment related objective
To protect human, animal and plant health and the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 65.05.54:09: Fertilizers and soil conditioners for agricultural use. Registration requirements		Fertilizers and soil conditioners for agricultural use
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	65.080
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Environment Labelling Water

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G/TBT/N/HND/59

Honduras

2009

Alternative and renewable energy

Energy

Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to prevent practises likely to mislead the consumers
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Honduran Technical Regulation (RTH) No. 75.07.76:09: Biofuels. Hydrated fuel ethanol. Specifications		Hydrated fuel ethanol
Type of measure	Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure	ICS - HS Code	75.160.20
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Bio Environment

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G/TBT/N/ISR/367

Israel

2009

General environmental protection

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Concrete blocks: Blocks for ribbed ceiling filling

Environment related objective
To protect the environment, prevent deceptive practises and consumer protection
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Concrete blocks: Blocks for ribbed ceiling filling		Concrete blocks
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	91.060.30 91.100.30 6810.11
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force 60 days from the date of publication
Keywords	Environment

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G/TBT/N/ISR/368

Israel

2009

General environmental protection

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To protect the environment, prevent deceptive practises and consumer protection
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Concrete blocks: Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks		Concrete blocks
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	91.060.10 91.100.30 6810.11
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force 60 days from the date of publication
Keywords	Environment

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G/TBT/N/JPN/295

Japan

2009

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To evaluate plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions/fuel efficiency adequately, in order to promote plug-in hybrid vehicle
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Summary of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Emissions /Fuel Efficiency Measuring Method		Passenger vehicles with a capacity of 10 passengers or less and freight vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons or less
Type of measure	Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure	ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force on June 2009
Keywords	Emissions

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G/TBT/N/JPN/298

Japan

2009

Sustainable agriculture management

Technical regulation or specifications

Agriculture

Overview of Japanese Standards for Organic Plants

Environment related objective
To reflect practice in the production of organic agricultural products
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Overview of Japanese Standards for Organic Plants		Organic Plants
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force to be determined
Keywords	Organic Recycle Climate

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G/TBT/N/JPN/307

Japan

2009

Chemicals

Environment related objective
To prevent environmental pollution
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Revision of the Cabinet Order of the Chemical Substances Control Law		Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its salts; Perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF); Pentachlorobenzene; Alpha hexachlorocyclohexane; Beta hexachlorocyclohexane; Lindane (Gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane); Chlordecone; Hexabromobiphenyl; Tetrabromodiphenyl ether; Pentabromodiphenyl ether; Hexabromodiphenyl ether; Heptabromodiphenyl ether; Aviation hydraulic fluids; Treating agent for yarn; Etching agents for compound metals and semiconductors (excluding high-frequency compound semiconductors); Metal plating; Anti-Reflective coating for semiconductors; Abrasive compound for industrial use; Fire-fighting foam and fire extinguishers; Insecticide and insect baits for ants; Printing paper; Paint; Adhesive agent
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount		Implementation period	Entry into force on April 2010
Keywords	Environment Bio Hazardous Pollution

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