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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/ECU/484/REV.1 Ecuador 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical…
Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 247: "Safety and energy efficiency requirements for tankless electric instantaneous water heaters": The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by tankless electric instantaneous water heaters, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety, protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. (...)
Environment related objective
To establish energy efficiency requirements for tankless electric instantaneous water heaters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 247: "Safety and energy efficiency requirements for tankless electric instantaneous water heaters": The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by tankless electric instantaneous water heaters, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety, protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. (...)
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
8516.10
91.140.65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: Six months from the date of adoption
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ECU/496 Ecuador 2021 Environmentally friendly consumption Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Directive on the implementation of vehicle…
Draft Directive on the implementation of vehicle labelling: The purpose of the notified Directive is to establish the requirements and procedures governing the implementation of vehicle labelling, providing consumer information on aspects of safety, pollutant emissions and energy efficiency, as a tool for making an informed purchase.

This Directive is binding for marketers under the responsibility of the brand representative and applies to all new vehicles corresponding to vehicle categories M1 and N1 as defined in Standard NTE INEN 2656 that are displayed and promoted before being placed on the market, i.e. all vehicles that have the single vehicle type approval certificate (CUHV) for the said categories.
Environment related objective
To establish the requirements and procedures governing the implementation of vehicle labelling, providing consumer information on aspects of safety, pollutant emissions and energy efficiency, as a tool for making an informed purchase.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Directive on the implementation of vehicle labelling: The purpose of the notified Directive is to establish the requirements and procedures governing the implementation of vehicle labelling, providing consumer information on aspects of safety, pollutant emissions and energy efficiency, as a tool for making an informed purchase.

This Directive is binding for marketers under the responsibility of the brand representative and applies to all new vehicles corresponding to vehicle categories M1 and N1 as defined in Standard NTE INEN 2656 that are displayed and promoted before being placed on the market, i.e. all vehicles that have the single vehicle type approval certificate (CUHV) for the said categories.
Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
13.040.50
43.020
87
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 12 months after adoption, signature and publication of the Directive
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Labelling
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ECU/503 Ecuador 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation…
Draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation for the issuance of sanitary certificates for, and the control and surveillance of pesticides for domestic, industrial and public health use: The notified text seeks to regulate the issuance, amendment, renewal, suspension and cancellation of sanitary certificates for domestic and foreign pesticides for household, industrial and public health use, and the conditions under which the control and surveillance of these products are carried out.

The notified text is is binding for all natural and legal persons responsible for the manufacture, importation, exportation, storage, distribution and marketing of chemical and biological pesticides for domestic, industrial and public health use, which are marketed throughout the national territory.
Environment related objective
To regulate the issuance, amendment, renewal, suspension and cancellation of sanitary certificates for domestic and foreign pesticides for household, industrial and public health use and protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Substitute Sanitary Technical Regulation for the issuance of sanitary certificates for, and the control and surveillance of pesticides for domestic, industrial and public health use: The notified text seeks to regulate the issuance, amendment, renewal, suspension and cancellation of sanitary certificates for domestic and foreign pesticides for household, industrial and public health use, and the conditions under which the control and surveillance of these products are carried out.

The notified text is is binding for all natural and legal persons responsible for the manufacture, importation, exportation, storage, distribution and marketing of chemical and biological pesticides for domestic, industrial and public health use, which are marketed throughout the national territory.
Sanitary certificates for domestic and foreign pesticides for household, industrial and public health use
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
65.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 180 days from the date of adoption
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ECU/506 Ecuador 2021
Environmentally friendly consumption, Sustainable…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Waste management and recycling
Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Regulation implementing the Law on the…
Draft Regulation implementing the Law on the reduction of single-use plastics: This Regulation establishes the regulatory framework for the application of the Organic Law for the rationalization, re-use and reduction of single-use plastics.

This standard is binding on all entities, agencies and departments in the public, private, central, autonomous and decentralized sectors, natural and legal persons, communes, communities, peoples, nationalities and groups that are permanently or temporarily located in the national territory.

This Regulation is for the implementation of the provisions of the Organic Law for the rationalization, re-use and reduction of single-use plastics. With regard to the application of this Regulation, the following objectives shall be taken into account:
1. To progressively reduce at source single-use plastics available on the domestic market.
2. To provide incentives for reducing the generation of plastic waste and exploiting it through reuse, recycling or processing.
Environment related objective
1. To progressively reduce at source single-use plastics available on the domestic market.
2. To provide incentives for reducing the generation of plastic waste and exploiting it through reuse, recycling or processing.
3. To promote the reduction of pollution from plastic waste, especially in streams, rivers, seas, lakes, lagoons and the national system of protected areas.
4. To encourage the replacement of single-use plastics with packaging and products incorporating post-consumer recycled, biodegradable and/or compostable material.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Regulation implementing the Law on the reduction of single-use plastics: This Regulation establishes the regulatory framework for the application of the Organic Law for the rationalization, re-use and reduction of single-use plastics.

This standard is binding on all entities, agencies and departments in the public, private, central, autonomous and decentralized sectors, natural and legal persons, communes, communities, peoples, nationalities and groups that are permanently or temporarily located in the national territory.

This Regulation is for the implementation of the provisions of the Organic Law for the rationalization, re-use and reduction of single-use plastics. With regard to the application of this Regulation, the following objectives shall be taken into account:
1. To progressively reduce at source single-use plastics available on the domestic market.
2. To provide incentives for reducing the generation of plastic waste and exploiting it through reuse, recycling or processing.
Single-use plastics
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
83.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: Upon publication in the Official Journal
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Labelling
Plastic
Pollution
Recycle
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/280 Egypt 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Ministerial Decree No. 463/2020 (3 pages, in…
The Ministerial Decree No. 463/2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) amended by Ministerial Decree No. 474/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) mandating the following Egyptian Standards:

• ES 2623-3/ 2017 for "Rotating electrical machines – part 3: Efficiency classes of line operated AC motors (IE code)" (59 pages, in English),

• ES 2623-1/2015 for "Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles)" (195 pages, in English),

• ES 8268-1/2019 for "Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: - Rating and performance" (157 page(s), in English)
Environment related objective
To set standards for energy conservation and efficiency for rotating machinery
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ministerial Decree No. 463/2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) amended by Ministerial Decree No. 474/2020 (2 pages, in Arabic) mandating the following Egyptian Standards:

• ES 2623-3/ 2017 for "Rotating electrical machines – part 3: Efficiency classes of line operated AC motors (IE code)" (59 pages, in English),

• ES 2623-1/2015 for "Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles)" (195 pages, in English),

• ES 8268-1/2019 for "Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: - Rating and performance" (157 page(s), in English)
Rotating machinery in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
29.160.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 November 2020
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/284 Egypt 2021 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Ministerial Decree No. 610 /2020 (4 pages, in…
The Ministerial Decree No. 610 /2020 (4 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 3043 "Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods": The Ministerial Decree No. 610 /2020 gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 3043.

This standard specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks, bags and bin liners, made from plastic films, used for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection including collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting) .

For the purpose of this Standard biodegradable and compostable sacks, including ties if any, are those which comply with EN 13432.

It applies only to sacks, bags and bin liners for which the first use is for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection.

Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with EN 13592/2017.
Environment related objective
To specify the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks, bags and bin liners, made from plastic films, used for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection including collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ministerial Decree No. 610 /2020 (4 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 3043 "Plastics sacks for household waste collection - Types, requirements and test methods": The Ministerial Decree No. 610 /2020 gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 3043.

This standard specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks, bags and bin liners, made from plastic films, used for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection including collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting) .

For the purpose of this Standard biodegradable and compostable sacks, including ties if any, are those which comply with EN 13432.

It applies only to sacks, bags and bin liners for which the first use is for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection.

Worth mentioning is that this standard is technically identical with EN 13592/2017.
Sacks. Bags for household waste collection
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
55.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 15 January 2021
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Organic
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/289 Egypt 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in…
Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 372 for "Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for the production of domestic hot water": he Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 372.

This standard specifies the specifications and test methods concerning the construction, safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose, and also the classification and marking of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, hereafter called "water heaters". (...)
Environment related objective
To provide the specifications and test methods concerning the construction, safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose, and also the classification and marking of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 372 for "Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for the production of domestic hot water": he Ministerial Decree No. 609 /2020 gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 372.

This standard specifies the specifications and test methods concerning the construction, safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose, and also the classification and marking of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, hereafter called "water heaters". (...)
Central heating systems
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
91.140.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 15 January 2021
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/293 Egypt 2021
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Technical regulation or specifications All products/economic activities
Draft of Egyptian standard ES 2254 for "…
Draft of Egyptian standard ES 2254 for "paper sacks for gypsum": This draft of Egyptian standard specifies the requirements and dimensions that shall be met in the paper bags that are used for packing gypsum. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard has been formulated according to National Studies.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of Egyptian standard ES 2254 for "paper sacks for gypsum": This draft of Egyptian standard specifies the requirements and dimensions that shall be met in the paper bags that are used for packing gypsum. Worth mentioning is that this draft standard has been formulated according to National Studies.
Packaging and distribution of goods in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
55.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EGY/312 Egypt 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Ministerial Decree No. 221 /2021 (2 pages, in…
Ministerial Decree No. 221 /2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 8441 "Eco-design requirements for water pumps energy efficiency ": he Ministerial Decree No. 221/2021gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 8441.

This standard establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of rotodynamic water pumps for pumping clean water, including where integrated in other products and requires an efficiency label. (...)
Environment related objective
To provide eco-design requirements for water pumps energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Decree No. 221 /2021 (2 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 8441 "Eco-design requirements for water pumps energy efficiency ": he Ministerial Decree No. 221/2021gives the producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 8441.

This standard establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market of rotodynamic water pumps for pumping clean water, including where integrated in other products and requires an efficiency label. (...)
Pumps
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
23.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 14 June 2021
Keywords
Eco
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/769 European Union 2021
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Manufacturing, Other
Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending…
Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards the date for receiving requests for the recognition of control authorities and control bodies for the purpose of equivalence under the arrangements for imports of organic products based on Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007: Regulation 2018/848, which repeals Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, was initially planned to enter into application on 1st January 2021. For this reason, the possibility for the control authorities and control bodies to be recognised for certification of organic products in third countries under Article 33 (3) of Regulation 834/2007 was phased out in June 2020. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related public health crisis, the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 has been postponed by one year (by Regulation (EU) 2020/1693) . (...)
Environment related objective
To provide regulations for import of organic products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1235/2008 as regards the date for receiving requests for the recognition of control authorities and control bodies for the purpose of equivalence under the arrangements for imports of organic products based on Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007: Regulation 2018/848, which repeals Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, was initially planned to enter into application on 1st January 2021. For this reason, the possibility for the control authorities and control bodies to be recognised for certification of organic products in third countries under Article 33 (3) of Regulation 834/2007 was phased out in June 2020. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related public health crisis, the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 has been postponed by one year (by Regulation (EU) 2020/1693) . (...)
Organic products; Food products in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: One day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the EU
Keywords
Labelling
Organic

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