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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/424 Argentina 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Performance and energy efficiency labelling for…
Performance and energy efficiency labelling for household electric ovens that are portable, built-in or incorporated into cookers: The notified text establishes the entry into force of Secretariat of Industry, Trade and Mining (SICyM) Resolution No. 319/1999 ( G/TBT/Notif.99/498 ) establishing the mandatory certification system in respect of performance and energy efficiency labelling for household electrical products, particularly for household electric ovens that are portable, built-in or incorporated into cookers, marketed in the Argentine Republic.
Environment related objective
To establish mandatory certification system in the respect of performance and energy efficiency labelling for household electrical products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Performance and energy efficiency labelling for household electric ovens that are portable, built-in or incorporated into cookers: The notified text establishes the entry into force of Secretariat of Industry, Trade and Mining (SICyM) Resolution No. 319/1999 ( G/TBT/Notif.99/498 ) establishing the mandatory certification system in respect of performance and energy efficiency labelling for household electrical products, particularly for household electric ovens that are portable, built-in or incorporated into cookers, marketed in the Argentine Republic.
Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters (excluding stoves and microwave ovens)
Type of measure
Performance and energy efficiency labelling
 ICS - HS Code
851660
97.030
97.040.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/425 Argentina 2021 Alternative and renewable energy
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Draft Resolution adding metal towers for wind…
Draft Resolution adding metal towers for wind turbine generators to the set of products to remain subject to compliance with Resolution No. 404/1999 of the former Secretariat of Industry, Trade and Mining (ex SICyM) . The above must be in accordance with the definitions and other specifications established in the notified measure.): (...) Compliance with the certification system in ex SICyM Resolution No. 404/1999, which determined the essential safety requirements for steel products to be used in concrete structures and in metallic building structures, is therefore required.
Environment related objective
Certification system for products used to manufacture metal towers for wind turbine generation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution adding metal towers for wind turbine generators to the set of products to remain subject to compliance with Resolution No. 404/1999 of the former Secretariat of Industry, Trade and Mining (ex SICyM) . The above must be in accordance with the definitions and other specifications established in the notified measure.): (...) Compliance with the certification system in ex SICyM Resolution No. 404/1999, which determined the essential safety requirements for steel products to be used in concrete structures and in metallic building structures, is therefore required.
Steel products used in metal towers for wind turbine generation, products covered by NMC tariff headings 7308.20.00 and 8502.31.00 that are identified as unitubular elements, partial tubular elements, connection flanges and anchor flanges
Type of measure
Technical regulation and Certification system
 ICS - HS Code
27.180
7308.20.00
730820
8502
91.080.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Renewable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARG/431 Argentina 2021 Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Draft Resolution "Specific Technical…
Draft Resolution "Specific Technical Regulation on fittings for fluid conveyance systems": establishes the technical quality and safety requirements to be met by carbon and alloy steel butt welding fittings used in fluid conveyance systems, produced from killed steel, forged from bars, sheets or tubular products, whether seamed or seamless, and marketed in the Argentine Republic.

Domestic manufacturers and importers of the products covered by the draft text must comply with the technical requirements and conformity assessment procedure set out in the Annex.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution "Specific Technical Regulation on fittings for fluid conveyance systems": establishes the technical quality and safety requirements to be met by carbon and alloy steel butt welding fittings used in fluid conveyance systems, produced from killed steel, forged from bars, sheets or tubular products, whether seamed or seamless, and marketed in the Argentine Republic.

Domestic manufacturers and importers of the products covered by the draft text must comply with the technical requirements and conformity assessment procedure set out in the Annex.
Carbon and alloy steel butt welding fittings, HS: 730719
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
23.040.10
730719
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/130 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-532:2021 -…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-532:2021 - Pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells: This new WaterMark Technical specification sets out requirements for pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells to convey wastewater from multiple fixtures from single dwelling to the gravity sewer inert level.

The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) requires that most products intended for use in plumbing and drainage installations in or around buildings to be evaluated and certified to WaterMark product specifications. WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and:
(...)
(b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended (...) and does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy) .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-532:2021 - Pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells: This new WaterMark Technical specification sets out requirements for pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells to convey wastewater from multiple fixtures from single dwelling to the gravity sewer inert level.

The Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) requires that most products intended for use in plumbing and drainage installations in or around buildings to be evaluated and certified to WaterMark product specifications. WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of plastics, with a capacity of > 300 l (HS 392510); Pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device (excl. ceramic pumps and secretion aspirating pumps for medical use and medical pumps carried on or implanted in the body); liquid elevators (excl. pumps); parts thereof (HS 8413)
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
23.020.10
23.080
8143
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Plastic
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/131 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-534:2021…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-534:2021 Metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems: This Technical Specification sets out the requirements for metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems up to DN32. They are for continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 85°C and pressures not exceeding 1000 kPa. (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and: (...)
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended and (...) does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy) .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-534:2021 Metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems: This Technical Specification sets out the requirements for metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems up to DN32. They are for continuous operating temperatures not exceeding 85°C and pressures not exceeding 1000 kPa. (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, incl. pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
23.060
8481
91.140.65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/132 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-533:2021…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-533:2021 Wet well washers: This Specification sets out requirements for a prefabricated washing device consisting of a rotating arm with included spray nozzles designed specifically for use with wet wells and tanks. (...) aterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and: (...)
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended and (...) does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - WMTS-533:2021 Wet well washers: This Specification sets out requirements for a prefabricated washing device consisting of a rotating arm with included spray nozzles designed specifically for use with wet wells and tanks. (...) aterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorise products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended. (...)
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, incl. pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves; parts thereof
Type of measure
Technical specification
 ICS - HS Code
23.040
8481
91.140.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/133 Australia 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS/NZS 2845 -…
WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS/NZS 2845 - Water supply - Backflow prevention devices, Part 1: Materials, design and performance requirements.: This technical specification sets out the requirements for the materials, design, performance and testing of mechanical backflow prevention devices that are used for the protection of water supplies (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorize products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
Environment related objective
The objectives of the Scheme are to establish the requirements for product certification and authorisation under Part A2 of the PCA and: (...)
b) to ensure that plumbing and drainage products are fit for the purpose for which they are intended and (...) does not create significant risks or any likely outcome of:
(...)
(ii) on-site environmental degradation;
(iii) contamination of the water resource;
(...)
(v) contamination of water supplies from the point of connection to the points of discharge; or
(vi) wastage of resources (water and energy);

Measure description Coverage of the measure
WaterMark Certification Scheme - AS/NZS 2845 - Water supply - Backflow prevention devices, Part 1: Materials, design and performance requirements.: This technical specification sets out the requirements for the materials, design, performance and testing of mechanical backflow prevention devices that are used for the protection of water supplies (...) WaterMark certification to an applicable product specification provides a process to evaluate and authorize products to enable their use in a plumbing and drainage installation. Thus ensuring that the plumbing and drainage products are fit for purpose for which they are intended.
HS: 3917; HS: 712; HS: 7307; HS: 7507; HS: 7607; HS: 8481
Type of measure
Technical specifications
 ICS - HS Code
23.040
23.060
3917
7307
7412
7507
7607
8481
91.140.60
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Waste
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/AUS/134 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
Ratification of the Minamata Convention on…
Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement.: Australia proposes to:

• Amend regulations under the Customs Act 1901 to prohibit the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Amend regulations and rules under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992; and Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia; and the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Create a new rule under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia.

These amendments, along with other domestic law changes, will allow Australia to ratify, and comply with the obligations of, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Environment related objective
To meet Australia's ratification requirements for the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which aims to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury – Final Regulation Impact Statement.: Australia proposes to:

• Amend regulations under the Customs Act 1901 to prohibit the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Amend regulations and rules under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992; and Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia; and the import and export of elemental mercury.

• Create a new rule under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of certain mercury-containing products in Australia.

These amendments, along with other domestic law changes, will allow Australia to ratify, and comply with the obligations of, the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Elemental mercury and all mercury products listed in Part I of Annex A of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
280540
28054000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 February 2022
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/89 Burundi 2021
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Chocolate and chocolate products — Specification:…
Chocolate and chocolate products — Specification: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for chocolate and chocolate products for human consumption.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Chocolate and chocolate products — Specification: This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for chocolate and chocolate products for human consumption.
Chocolate
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
1806
67.190
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/91 Burundi 2021
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable…
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
Banana seeds — Requirements for certification:…
Banana seeds — Requirements for certification: his Working Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for certification for banana (Musa paradisiaca L) seeds. It applies tissue culture, macro-propagation and conventionally produced planting materials.
Environment related objective
To set certification requirements for soil-working equipment for banana seeds and protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Banana seeds — Requirements for certification: his Working Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements for certification for banana (Musa paradisiaca L) seeds. It applies tissue culture, macro-propagation and conventionally produced planting materials.
Soil-working equipment
Type of measure
Certification requirements
 ICS - HS Code
65.060.20
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 6 months from adoption
Keywords
Environment
Soil