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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/BRA/925 Brazil 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution regarding the active ingredient sulfluramid in the monograph list of active ingredients of pesticides, household clean ing products and wood preservers. Exclusion of termite control bait, cockroach control bait, ant control bait of household clean ing products, keeping only ant control granules for Atta spp species or acrormyrmex spp species for amateur gardening, in compliance with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), of which Brazil is a signatory state
Termite control bait, cockroach control bait, ant control bait and ant control granules (maximum allowed concentration of 0.3% w/w)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/188 European Union 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Environment related objective
To adapt existing legislation to scientific and technical progress, granting manufacturers adequate transition time for compliance
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This draft Commission Delegated Directive concerns an application specific and temporary exemption from the RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU) substance restrictions. Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in dielectric ceramic in capacitors for a rated voltage of less than 125 V AC or 250 V DC for industrial monitoring and control instruments.
Electrical and electronic equipment
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/947 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2016
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by biodegradable plastic products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical Regulations for plastic products OXO – biodegradable 03-03-16-156 (24 pages, in Arabic)

This regulation specifies the following: Terms and definitions, scope, objectives, supplier obligations, labelling, conformity assessment procedures, responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey responsibilities, violations and penalties, general rules, transition rules, Appendix (lists, types).
Biodegradable plastic products
Type of measure
Emergency technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
1
13
Keywords
Bio
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHE/214 Switzerland 2017 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Environment related objective
The purpose of this draft is to ensure energy efficiency. It aims at reducing the current energy consumption of products such as refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, vacuum etc.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of the "Verordnung über die Anforderungen an serienmässig hergestellter Anlagen, Fahrzeuge und Geräte": This ordinance contains all requirements related to the energy efficiency of mass-produced appliances, installations and cars
Refrigerators; washing machines; tumble driers; dishwashers; ovens; range hoods; vacuum cleaners; household lamps; fluorescent lamps; directional lamps, light emitting diode lamps and related equipment; televisions; air conditioners and comfort fans; professional refrigerated storage cabinets, blast cabinets, condensing units and process chillers; water heaters; space heaters and combination heaters; ventilation units; standby and off mode of electrical and electronic household and office equipment; set-top-boxes; external power supplies; computers; motors; glandless circulators; ventilators; water pumps, transformers; coffee machines; cars
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/764 Uganda 2017
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Other, Services
Environment related objective
To ensure environmental protection and sustainable management of wastes by providing a standartized approach for establishing and carrying out an air monitoring program to protect workers at waste management facilities,
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Standard Guide for Air Monitoring at Waste Management Facilities for Worker Protection
Air quality. Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene, Workplace atmospheres
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
13.100
13.040.30
Keywords
Emissions
Waste
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SAU/724 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To keep the quality of this product, energy efficiency in buildings and marketing relation of Saudi Arabia
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Standard specifies requirements for polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PUR) cored thermally insulated laminated boards (roofboards) with auto-adhesively or separately bonded flexible and/or rigid facings for use in pitched roofs over, under or between rafters
Rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PUR) products for building end-use applications
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.100.60
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RUS/43 Russian Federation 2015
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by introducing a ban on low environmental class fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendments regarding transfer of the period of the ban for release and circulation of gasoline and diesel fuel of ecological class K2, K3 in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Extension of the deadline for release of gasoline and diesel fuel of ecological class K2 and K3 into circulation in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in connection with the completion of the modernization of the refineries in the Republic of Kazakhstan on launching deep conversion complexes, which is planned to be completed in 2017.
Automobile gasoline, diesel fuel
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Energy
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ZAF/196 South Africa 2016
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hot water storage tanks for domestic use and water heating equipment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Compulsory Specification for Hot Water Storage Tanks for Domestic Use (8 pages, in English)

The covers the requirements of hot water storage tanks for domestic use, it includes fixed storage water heaters, stand-alone water heaters and water tanks.
Hot water storage tanks for domestic use. Water heating equipment (ICS: 91.140.65)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
91.140.65
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KAZ/13 Kazakhstan 2017 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Technical regulation on safety of railway rolling stock that aims to protect the environment and human health, and ensure safety
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft amendments No. 1 to the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union "On Safety of Railway Rolling Stock" (TR CU 001/2011) specifies the term "innovative product", the scope of application and certain provisions of the Technical Regulation and brings it in compliance with the Treaty on Eurasian Economic Union of 29 May 2014.
Railway rolling stock and its components
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/COL/129 Colombia 2009 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect human, animal and plant life, health and safety, the environment and to prevent misleading practises
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Ministry of Social Welfare Resolution "to issue technical regulations on steam boilers for use in Colombia"
Steam boilers
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedure
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Energy