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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/991/REV.1 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Regulation specifying the following: Terms and…
Regulation specifying the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types).
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation specifying the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types).
Trailers and Semi-trailers
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.080.10
871610
871620
871631
871639
871640
871680
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption of the Technical Regulation for Trailers and Semi-Trailers is an approved regulation and was already circulated in the official gazette on 05 January 2018; and entered into force: One year from the date of publication in the official gazette. However, this notification is to notify about an update draft of the technical regulation as it includes some updates in the core and the annex of the document, with the same conformity assessment procedure. Proposed date of entry into force would be be at least in 6 months from the date of notification.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/993/REV.1 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Conformity assessment procedures Manufacturing, Chemicals
Regulation specifying the following: Terms and…
Regulation specifying the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation specifying the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix.
Ceramic tiles which must require the Saudi Quality Mark; Unglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; Unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing.
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
81.060
81.080
91.100.23
91.140.70
6907
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption of the Technical Regulation for Building Materials - Part IV: Bricks, tiles, ceramics, and sanitary ware is an approved regulation by SASO and was already circulated in the official gazette on 29 September 2017; and entered into force: One year from the date of publication in the official gazette. However, this notification is to notify about an update in conformity assessment procedure for ceramic tiles with Saudi Quality Mark. Proposed date of entry into force of the Conformity assessment procedures for ceramic tiles have been changed to the Saudi quality mark, and will enter into force in 6 months from this notification.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/1106 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This Standard covered requirement for street and…
This Standard covered requirement for street and road lighting applications.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Standard covered requirement for street and road lighting applications.
Lighting products; Lighting in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.160.01
93.080.40
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption not yet determined. Proposed date of entry into force 6 months after approval.
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/1109 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This regulation specifies the following: Terms…
This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)
Tools, surfaces, and devices used for food-contact in cooking
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
67.250
392410
4419
481190
482320
482361
482369
691110
691200
750890
761510
800700
820551
820830
821591
830910
830990
843510
843590
843860
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption on 1 July 2019. Proposed date of entry into force on 1 February 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/1110 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)
Pipes used in water, electricity, gas and air conditioning system
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
23.040
391721
391722
391723
391729
391731
400911
400912
400921
400922
400931
400932
400941
400942
730300
730431
730441
730451
730630
730640
730650
730660
730661
730669
730711
730721
730722
730723
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption on 1 July 2019. Proposed date of entry into force on 1 February 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/1112 2019 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)
Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
8543
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption subject to change
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/1113 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)
Fire Fighting Systems and Devices
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.220
3813
4009
7308
7325
8413
8481
8531
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption subject to change
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/1115 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notified by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, scope, objectives, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.140
8711
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption on 1 January 2020
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/50 Singapore 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
EA is proposing to control 11 new chemicals as…
EA is proposing to control 11 new chemicals as Hazardous Substance (HS) under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. These 11 new chemicals are identified by the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention for review. The proposed control of the 11 chemicals under the EPMA and EPM (HS) Regulations is planned to be gazetted by June 2019. The licensing of the chemicals will take effect in 2020. Importers, manufacturers and distributors of these chemicals and products containing these chemicals will then be required to apply for a HS licence/permit for the import, export, sale, store and use of the chemicals. The 11 chemicals identified for control are as follows:
1) Stockholm Convention Industrial Chemicals
i) Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds
ii) Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS – related compounds.
2) Rotterdam Convention
Industrial Chemicals
(i) Benzidine and its salts
(ii) Bis(chloromethyl) ether
Pesticide/Insecticides/Herbicides
(i) Acetochlor
(ii) Paraquat and its salts
(iii) Lambda-cyhalothrin
(iv) Atrazine
(v) Dinoterb
(vi) Amitraz
(vii) Hexazinone
Environment related objective
The licensing of the 11 new chemicals is put in place in preparation for Singapore’s obligation to the SC and RC when these 11 new chemicals are included in the Annexes of the Conventions.

Rationale: In view of the potential environmental and health impacts of these chemicals, the licensing control will enable Singapore's eventual fulfilment of its obligations to the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) when the chemicals are listed for control under the Conventions as it allows NEA to a) monitor the import/export, purchase/sale, use, transportation and storage of the chemicals and the extent of use in Singapore; and b) timely eliminate/restrict usage of the chemicals locally or impose Prior Informed Consent (PIC) requirements when the chemicals are formally listed for control under SC or RC respectively.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
EA is proposing to control 11 new chemicals as Hazardous Substance (HS) under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations. These 11 new chemicals are identified by the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention for review. The proposed control of the 11 chemicals under the EPMA and EPM (HS) Regulations is planned to be gazetted by June 2019. The licensing of the chemicals will take effect in 2020. Importers, manufacturers and distributors of these chemicals and products containing these chemicals will then be required to apply for a HS licence/permit for the import, export, sale, store and use of the chemicals. The 11 chemicals identified for control are as follows:
1) Stockholm Convention Industrial Chemicals
i) Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds
ii) Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS – related compounds.
2) Rotterdam Convention
Industrial Chemicals
(i) Benzidine and its salts
(ii) Bis(chloromethyl) ether
Pesticide/Insecticides/Herbicides
(i) Acetochlor
(ii) Paraquat and its salts
(iii) Lambda-cyhalothrin
(iv) Atrazine
(v) Dinoterb
(vi) Amitraz
(vii) Hexazinone
Chemical Substances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.100
29
2904
290899
290919
291590
292159
292429
292529
292690
293339
380891
380893
380899
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption would be based on a notice published in Republic of Singapore’s Government Gazette in June 2019 (planned) when adopted. Proposed date of entry into force will be as planned for January 2020. Notice will be published prior to the date of entry into force.
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SVN/107 Slovenia 2019 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
The specification prescribes additional…
The specification prescribes additional requirements for fruit and processed fruit, which relate to the production methods and to the quality of the fruit. The specification specifies methods of fruit production that meets a number of additional requirements that are not required by EU regulations and standards. The specification encourages producers and processors to a more environmentally friendly production, which ensure consumers fruits that are harvested in their optimal maturity.

The specification also applies requirements for the soluble dry matter of fruit for additional type of fruits like apples, pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, persimmons, kiwis, figs, apricots, strawberries, american blueberries, raspberries and table grapes. The moisture content for walnuts and hazelnuts is also prescribed. Consequently, this ensures better fruit quality. The use of digestate is allowed only from small sewage treatment plants, short transport routes are prescribed, input of pure nitrogen into the ground is limited, the maximum width of the herbicide band is determined, plant protection products is limited to the organic or integrated production. The specification also specifies requirements for the storage and marketing of the fruit from the "selected quality" scheme.

The specification refers to the fruit and fruit products produced and processed within one country. The requirements of the proposed specification therefore relate to the labelling with the logo indicating the country of production and the processing of the raw material.
Environment related objective
Protetion of environment, as notified by the member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The specification prescribes additional requirements for fruit and processed fruit, which relate to the production methods and to the quality of the fruit. The specification specifies methods of fruit production that meets a number of additional requirements that are not required by EU regulations and standards. The specification encourages producers and processors to a more environmentally friendly production, which ensure consumers fruits that are harvested in their optimal maturity.

The specification also applies requirements for the soluble dry matter of fruit for additional type of fruits like apples, pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, persimmons, kiwis, figs, apricots, strawberries, american blueberries, raspberries and table grapes. The moisture content for walnuts and hazelnuts is also prescribed. Consequently, this ensures better fruit quality. The use of digestate is allowed only from small sewage treatment plants, short transport routes are prescribed, input of pure nitrogen into the ground is limited, the maximum width of the herbicide band is determined, plant protection products is limited to the organic or integrated production. The specification also specifies requirements for the storage and marketing of the fruit from the "selected quality" scheme.

The specification refers to the fruit and fruit products produced and processed within one country. The requirements of the proposed specification therefore relate to the labelling with the logo indicating the country of production and the processing of the raw material.
Fruits and derived products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
67.080.10
08
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption on 1 August 2019
Keywords
Environment
Organic