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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KEN/1476 Kenya 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Waste management and recycling
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
DKS 2987: Acceptance criteria for food-grade…
DKS 2987: Acceptance criteria for food-grade recycled PET resin: This draft Kenya standard pertains to the acceptance criteria for using food-grade recycled PET resinous material in bottling or packing operations. This standard does not apply to the recycling process operation of transforming post-consumer PET bottles into food-grade recycled PET resins suitable for bottling or packing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by specifying the standards to recycle PET resin
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DKS 2987: Acceptance criteria for food-grade recycled PET resin: This draft Kenya standard pertains to the acceptance criteria for using food-grade recycled PET resinous material in bottling or packing operations. This standard does not apply to the recycling process operation of transforming post-consumer PET bottles into food-grade recycled PET resins suitable for bottling or packing
Recycled PET resin
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.030.50
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: 30 December 2023
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KNA/1 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2023 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
National Bureau of Standards (Labelling of Goods)…
National Bureau of Standards (Labelling of Goods) Regulations 2022: There are some products entering the country without the native language of instruction which is English which has presented some issues for health and safety. Based on the Bureau of Standards and Quality Act, all language of instruction must contain the native language which is English.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment as notified by member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Bureau of Standards (Labelling of Goods) Regulations 2022: There are some products entering the country without the native language of instruction which is English which has presented some issues for health and safety. Based on the Bureau of Standards and Quality Act, all language of instruction must contain the native language which is English.
Packaging and distribution of goods
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
04
08
09
10
11
12
15
17
18
22
29
30
31
33
34
36
38
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: 22 March 2023
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KNA/2 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2023 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Labelling of pre-packaged goods: This regulation…
Labelling of pre-packaged goods: This regulation applies to the labelling of all pre-packaged foods to be offered for sale to the consumer or for catering purposes. This regulation is not applicable to food: sold unpackaged, or in an open or uncovered package; weighed or measured in or counted into the package; intended for export only, which comply with the requirements of standards or laws on labelling of the country to which they are being exported; or gift wrapped for personal use
Environment related objective
To protect the environment as notified by member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Labelling of pre-packaged goods: This regulation applies to the labelling of all pre-packaged foods to be offered for sale to the consumer or for catering purposes. This regulation is not applicable to food: sold unpackaged, or in an open or uncovered package; weighed or measured in or counted into the package; intended for export only, which comply with the requirements of standards or laws on labelling of the country to which they are being exported; or gift wrapped for personal use
Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included; edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible fruit and nuts; (...)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
04
07
08
09
10
11
12
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
67.230
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: 6 June 2023
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1129 Korea, Republic of 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management…
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment: Revision of energy efficiency standards for fluorescent lamp
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by revising the energy efficiency standards for fluorescent lamp
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment: Revision of energy efficiency standards for fluorescent lamp
Electrical appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.140.30
853931
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 31 December 2023
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1135 Korea, Republic of 2023 Waste management and recycling Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing
Proposed amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the…
Proposed amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act: KATS proposes amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act. The main modification is as below: - (products) Electrical appliances manufactured for the purpose of reusing used batteries are designated as repurposed batteries (Articel 3, Table 7-2) (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating electrical appliances manufactured for the purpose of reusing used batteries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act: KATS proposes amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act. The main modification is as below: - (products) Electrical appliances manufactured for the purpose of reusing used batteries are designated as repurposed batteries (Articel 3, Table 7-2) (...)
Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products (Repurposed Battery)
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
29
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 19 October 2023
Keywords
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1137 Korea, Republic of 2023 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline…
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium batteries to repurpose used lithium batteries (Technical Regulations for Electrical and Telecommunication Products and Components: KC 10031): Preparation of safety standards for safety management of repurposed batteries. The main modification is as below: - General requirements - Quality and performance requirements - Functional safety review with BMS, etc.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the safety requirements for repurposed lithium batteries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium batteries to repurpose used lithium batteries (Technical Regulations for Electrical and Telecommunication Products and Components: KC 10031): Preparation of safety standards for safety management of repurposed batteries. The main modification is as below: - General requirements - Quality and performance requirements - Functional safety review with BMS, etc.
Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products (Repurposed Battery)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.220.30
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 19 October 2023
Keywords
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1141 Korea, Republic of 2023
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Proposed Revision of the Regulations on Energy…
Proposed Revision of the Regulations on Energy Efficiency and Grading Labeling of Motor Vehicles: a) Establishment of reporting and labelling requirement for the vehicle energy efficiency grading for electric vehicles b) Removal of the total weight condition for passenger cars subject to energy efficiency and grading labelling c) Improvement of design of vehicle energy efficiency and grading labels d) Preparation of certificate templates issued upon vehicle energy efficiency reporting
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing labelling requirement for the vehicle energy efficiency grading for electric vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed Revision of the Regulations on Energy Efficiency and Grading Labeling of Motor Vehicles: a) Establishment of reporting and labelling requirement for the vehicle energy efficiency grading for electric vehicles b) Removal of the total weight condition for passenger cars subject to energy efficiency and grading labelling c) Improvement of design of vehicle energy efficiency and grading labels d) Preparation of certificate templates issued upon vehicle energy efficiency reporting
Motor Vehicles
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
43.080
8702
8703
8704
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 1 September 2023
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1143 Korea, Republic of 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management…
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment: o New designated products with scope, energy efficiency standards and test methods : Dishwashers, Portable air conditioners, Computers, Multi-function printers, Pumps, Tublar LED lamps using external converter o Revision of energy efficiency standards for air purifiers, electric cold-hot water suppliers, dehumidifiers, set-top boxes o Expand scope of Clothes dryer
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating energy efficiency of electrical appliances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment: o New designated products with scope, energy efficiency standards and test methods : Dishwashers, Portable air conditioners, Computers, Multi-function printers, Pumps, Tublar LED lamps using external converter o Revision of energy efficiency standards for air purifiers, electric cold-hot water suppliers, dehumidifiers, set-top boxes o Expand scope of Clothes dryer
Air purifiers, electric cold-hot water suppliers, dehumidifiers, set-top boxes, Clothes dryer; Dishwashers, Portable air conditioners, Pumps, Tublar LED lamps using external converter, Computers, Multi-function printers
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.080
23.120
29.140
35.260
91.140.60
97.040.40
97.060
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 2024 (air purifiers, electric cold-hot water suppliers, dehumidifiers, set-top boxes, Clothes dryer; 1 July 2024 (Dishwashers, Portable air conditioners, Pumps, Tublar LED lamps using external converter, Computers, Multi-function printers)
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1152 Korea, Republic of 2023
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Other
Proposed amendments to the Regulations on Safety…
Proposed amendments to the Regulations on Safety of Pharmaceuticals, etc: To improve and complement the shortcomings of the current operating system including improvement of mandatory retention of orphan drug samples imported in small quantities and extension of period of validity of import permit for endangered wild fauna and flora in accordance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by extending period of validity of import permit for endangered wild fauna and flora in accordance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed amendments to the Regulations on Safety of Pharmaceuticals, etc: To improve and complement the shortcomings of the current operating system including improvement of mandatory retention of orphan drug samples imported in small quantities and extension of period of validity of import permit for endangered wild fauna and flora in accordance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Pharmaceuticals; endangered wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Technical regulation; conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
11.120
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KOR/1165 Korea, Republic of 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree…
Draft partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances: ame of Law: "Draft partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances": - Major Contents: A. Delegation of Authority and Entrustment of Affairs and etc(Article 21, 22, and 31) 1) ORs are enabled for the tasks of reporting changes of substances subject to intensive control contained in product and the newly amended duty 2) the tasks of reporting changes of substances subject to intensive control contained in product and the newly amended duty could be done via the online system operated by the government. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating chemical substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances: ame of Law: "Draft partial amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances": - Major Contents: A. Delegation of Authority and Entrustment of Affairs and etc(Article 21, 22, and 31) 1) ORs are enabled for the tasks of reporting changes of substances subject to intensive control contained in product and the newly amended duty 2) the tasks of reporting changes of substances subject to intensive control contained in product and the newly amended duty could be done via the online system operated by the government. (...)
New and existing chemical substances, and substance subject to intensive control contained in product
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 4 January 2024
Keywords
Environment