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Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/337

United Arab Emirates

2016

Waste management and recycling

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food" This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.		Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Type of measure	Technical regulation or specifications	ICS - HS Code	67.250
Keywords	Plastic Recycle

Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/340

United Arab Emirates

2016

Energy conservation and efficiency

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
Quality requirements; Protection of the environment ; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
This draft of technical regulation provide comprehensive information about the UAE Energy Efficiency Standardization and Labeling Program for Television Sets. It details requirements, references and procedures needed by traders, importers and/or manufacturers to ensure that their products complies with the program prior to making their product available in the UAE market.		Mechanical structures for electronic equipment
Type of measure	Technical regulation or specifications	ICS - HS Code	31.240
Keywords	Energy Environment

Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/342

United Arab Emirates

2016

Energy conservation and efficiency

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
Quality requirements; Protection of the environment ; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
UAE Technical Regulation "Labeling – Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part 9: Vacuum Cleaners" This draft of technical regulation covers electric mains-operated vacuum clean ers, including hybrid vacuum cleaners. Exemption: • Wet, wet and dry, battery operated, robot, industrial, or central vacuum cleaners • Floor polishers • Outdoor vacuum cleaners		Mechanical structures for electronic equipment
Type of measure	Technical regulation or specifications	ICS - HS Code	31.240
Keywords	Energy Environment

Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/345

United Arab Emirates

2016

Technical regulation or specifications

Energy

Environment related objective
Quality requirements; Protection of the environment ; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "Unleaded Gasoline – Requirements and Test Methods" This draft of UAE technical regulation specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered unleaded gasoline (ULG), with an aim of protecting the environment		Liquid fuels
Type of measure	Technical regulation or specifications	ICS - HS Code	75.160.20
Keywords	Environment

Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/270

United Arab Emirates

2015

Energy conservation and efficiency

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
Protection of the environment through regulating the methods for measuring the energy and water consumption for household use.
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
This draft of UAE technical regulation is concerned with methods for mea s uring the energy and water consumption for household use. This standard also applies to those sold for non-household use and built-in household dishwashers.		Mechanical structures for electronic equipment
Type of measure	Technical regulation or specifications	ICS - HS Code
Keywords	Energy Environment

Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/278

United Arab Emirates

2015

Energy conservation and efficiency

Technical regulation or specifications

Manufacturing

Environment related objective
Protection of the environment through regulating Minimum Energy Efficiency Limits Rotodynamic Water Pumps
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Draft of UAE Technical Regulation – Minimum Energy Efficiency Limits Rotodynamic Water Pumps. This draft of UAE technical regulation is concerned with the brand new rotodynamic water pumps for pumping clean water, including where integrated in other products.		Rotodynamic water pumps
Type of measure	Technical regulation or specifications	ICS - HS Code
Keywords	Energy Environment

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

G/SPS/N/ARE/56

United Arab Emirates

2015

Not specified

Agriculture

Environment related objective
To provide protection against the introduction of plant pests by imposing phytosanitary measures for importing organic fertilizers/ soil conditioners/amendments
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
Proposed Ministerial Decree on Regulating the: Production, Importing and Circulating of Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners The proposed Ministerial Decree includes phytosanitary measures for importing organic fertilizers/ soil conditioners/amendments from all trading partners aiming to provide protection against the introduction of plant pests.		Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners/ Soil Amendments/Phytosanitary Certificate
Type of measure	Phytosanitary Measures	ICS - HS Code
Keywords	Organic

Agriculture

G/AG/N/ARE/7

United Arab Emirates

2015

Non-monetary support

Agriculture, Services

Environment related objective
To support organic farming research
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
General services: Research: Lab equipment and research products, fruit research station, organic and hydroponic		Organic farming research
Type of measure	Research services	ICS - HS Code
Keywords	Organic

Agriculture

G/AG/N/ARE/8

United Arab Emirates

2015

Non-monetary support

Agriculture, Services

Environment related objective
To develop and maintain protected agriculture; To achieve environmental purposes (including organic, pesticides seeds and protected agriculture)
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
General services: Infrastructure project associated with environmental programmes		Agriculture extension, training, marketing promotions for environmental purposes (including organic, pesticides seeds and protected agriculture)
Type of measure	Infrastructural services; Training; Marketing promotions	ICS - HS Code
Keywords	Environment Organic

Technical Barriers to Trade

G/TBT/N/ARE/104

United Arab Emirates

2012

Technical regulation or specifications

Chemicals

Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description		Coverage of the measure
UAE GCC technical regulation draft for Lubricating Oil for Internal Combustion Engines		Lubricating oil
Type of measure	Technical regulation	ICS - HS Code	75.100
Keywords	Environment

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