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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHN/1188 China 2016 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by, inter alia, promoting technical advances of new energy vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Administration Regulation on the Access of New Energy Vehicle Manufactures and Products

This regulation specifies administrative rules and review requirements for the access of new energy vehicle manufacturers and products in China. It specifies the requirements for the new energy vehicle manufacturers with regards to strengthening safety supervision and promoting, production conformity, etc. The regulation provides a transitional period for the existing new energy vehicle manufacturers and products to meet the new requirements.
New energy vehicles. Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars (HS: 8703) . Commercial vehicles in general (ICS: 43.080.01)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
8703
43.080.01
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1195 United States of America 2016
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable forestry management
 Technical regulation or specifications Forestry
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by making available a draft guidance document intended for use by accredited certifying agents and organic producers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Organic Program: Notice of Draft Guidance on Treated Lumber (2 pages, in English)

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance document intended for use by accredited certifying agents and organic producers. The draft guidance document is entitled: Treated Lumber (NOP 5036) . This draft guidance document is intended to inform the public of the National Organic Program's (NOP) current thinking on this topic. The AMS invites interested parties to submit comments about these guidance provisions.
Treated lumber. Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber (ICS: 79.040)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
79.040
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/515 European Union 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by improving the management of hazardous substances resulting from electrical and electronic equipement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in solders for the soldering to machined through hole discoidal and planar array ceramic multilayer capacitors
Electrical and electronic equipment. Wastes, Brazing and soldering, Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.030
25.160.50
77.120.60
Keywords
Hazardous
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/JPN/273; G/SPS/N/JPN/273/Rev.1; G/SPS/N/JPN/273/Rev.1/Corr.1 Japan 2011 Animal protection Technical regulation or specifications Other
Environment related objective
To protect animal health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act
Bueycito anole (Anolis allogus), blue-eyed grass-bush anole (Anolis alutaceus), and Habana anole (Anolis homolechis)
Type of measure
Protective measures
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/PHL/5 Philippines 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Other
Environment related objective
To manage toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No. 29, Series of 1992 - Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 6969, otherwise known as “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990”
Toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes
Type of measure
Implementing Rules and Regulations
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ALB/76 Albania 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, General environmental protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Not specified
Environment related objective
The aim of this draft decision of Council of Ministers is also is to attach the annexes with SVHC list, the criteria for identification of SVHC, social and economic analysis.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Draft Decision of Council of Ministers determines the list of substances of very high risk (SVHC), the criteria for inclusion in the list of SVHC substances and the terms of granting a conditional authorization in order to continue the use of SVHC. Relevant documents: Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals.
Substance of very high concern (SVHC)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BLZ/6 Belize 2017 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Energy
Environment related objective
Given the bad quality of fuels in Belize, the standard establishes requirements for three key properties. The standard`s purpose, inter alia, is to minimize air pollution with a view to reducing harmful effects to the public and the environment. Other objectives include consumer information, labelling; prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; protection of human health or safety; and quality requirements.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Final Draft Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel
This national standard has been developed in recognition of the consumer concerns as it relates to quality of the product with respect to performance, environmental and health concerns present in a growing nation which is increasing the use of vehicles that use diesel fuel. This standard represents one aspect of efforts to minimize air pollution with a view to reducing harmful effects to the public and the environment. It includes requirements for three key properties, namely, cetane value (number and index), sulphur content and aromatic hydrocarbon content
Diesel Fuel (High, Low and Ultra-low Sulphur)
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than waste oils: Liquid fuels
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
75.160.20
27101
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JOR/12 Jordan 2012
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To ensure environmental protection against greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficient products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy efficiency Labelling of household washing machines
Laundry appliances; Environmental Management
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.060
13.020.10
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Green
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KGZ/27 Kyrgyz Republic 2011
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the life and health of animal and plant and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hygiene of manufacturing food products
Food products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/550 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment while adapting to scientific and technical progress: exemption for lead in the plating layer of certain diodes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to scientific and technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in the plating layer of certain diodes
Electrical and electronic equipment - lead in the plating layer of certain diodes
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.030
Keywords
Hazardous