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Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) No. 23.01.80:21: Electrical products. Split-type, free-flow, ductless air conditioners. Energy efficiency specifications: The notified Regulation seeks to establish the minimum seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), test methods, conformity assessment procedure and labelling requirements for split-type, free-flow, ductless air conditioners (known as mini-split and multi-split air conditioners), whether simple cycle (only cold) or reverse cycle (heat pump) which are manufactured, imported or marketed in the States parties. (...)

Technical Regulation on biodegradable plastic bags: The notified draft Technical Regulation establishes the technical and labelling requirements for biodegradable plastic bags in order to ensure that, as part of a circular economy model, no microplastic pollution or hazardous substances are produced as a result of their degradation. It also mitigates the risks to and adverse impact on the environment and health, in addition to reducing information asymmetry in the consumption chain, thereby generating social well-being.

Draft Supreme Decree amending Supreme Decree No. 010-2017-MINAM establishing the maximum permissible limits for atmospheric emissions for motor vehicles: The notified text amends the maximum permissible limits for pollutant emissions for vehicles (new and used) that are incorporated into the motor vehicle fleet, approved by Supreme Decree No. 010-2017-MINAM.

In light of the recommendations and the international trend of transition towards the use of vehicles that comply with emission standards in line with the technology Euro 6/VI, Tier 3 and EPA 2010, and the import requirements for motor vehicles, it is necessary to amend the maximum permissible limits for atmospheric emissions for motor vehicles.

Draft Supreme Decree approving the creation, design and characteristics of the national organic production seal under Supreme Decree No. 002-2020-MINAGRI: The notified text approves the creation of the national organic production seal in order to improve the competitiveness of the Peruvian organic production sector by enabling organic products to be identified through a national seal guaranteeing that they are organic in nature, which will have an impact on the oversight, control, traceability and promotion of Peruvian organic products on the domestic and international markets.

(Draft Supreme Decree amending and incorporating articles into the Regulation on Certification and Oversight of Organic Production, approved by Article 2 of Supreme Decree No. 002-2020-MINAGRI: The notified legislation amends the conditions and requirements for the authorization of the Participatory Guarantee System for the certification of organic production for the domestic market.

IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR AIR CONDITIONERS: These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements (PPR) for Air Conditioners for the information and guidance of all concerned and for compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.

IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES: These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.

IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR TELEVISIONS: These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Televisions and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.

IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM FOR LIGHTING: These guidelines provide the Particular Product Requirements for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFL), Single-Capped Fluorescent Lamps (SCFL), Lamp Ballasts (BAL), Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Lamps, as well as its Code of Practice (COPE), and other relevant information for guidance and compliance by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and other key stakeholders.

Draft Proposed Amendments to DAO 2013-22 or the "Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes": This Revised Procedural Manual seeks to collate and streamline the existing rules and regulations of Hazardous Wastes Management.