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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/239 United Arab Emirates 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through promoting energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "Motor vehicles - General requirements"
Road vehicles in general
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
43.020
Keywords
Energy
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/104 United Arab Emirates 2012
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 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
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/ARE/142 United Arab Emirates 2018
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Other
Environment related objective
Protection of territory from other damage from pests by regulating the importation of agricultural products such as plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits and green fodder from countries affected by the fall army
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ministerial Decree regulates the importation of agricultural products such as plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits and green fodder from countries affected by the fall army (Spodoptera Frugiperda: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Agricultural plant products
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
06
07
08
Keywords
Bio
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/408 United Arab Emirates 2018
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To improve energy and water use efficiency of household washing machines and dryers, thus protecting the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Updating the UAE Technical Regulation "LABELING – ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES PART 2: WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS "

This UAE Draft of updated technical regulation concerned with methods for measuring the energy and water consumption of clothes washing machines for household use, with or without heating devices and for cold and/or hot water supply. It also deals with appliances for water extraction by centrifugal force and is applicable to appliances for both washing and drying textiles (washer-dryers). This standard also applies to household electric tumble dryers, automatic and non-automatic type, with or without a cold water supply and incorporating a heating device.

This document covers the requirements related to:
- Energy Consumption;
- Water Consumption;
- Spin Extraction Performance for Washing Machines;
- Condensation Efficiency for Condenser Dryers.

This document also applies to washing machines for communal use in block of flats or in launderettes up to 20kg capacity. Washing machines intended for commercial purposes are not included.
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment; Laundry appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
31.240
97.060
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/ARE/12 United Arab Emirates 2018 General environmental protection Loans and financing Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To support infrastructure project associated with environmental programmes to develop and maintain protected agriculture
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Infrastructural services:
Infrastructure project associated with environmental programmes to develop and maintain protected agriculture
Infrastructure project associated with environmental programmes to develop and maintain protected agriculture, including hydroponic project
Type of measure
Soft loans zero interest rate
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/122 United Arab Emirates 2012
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To promote energy efficiency and manage hazardous chemicals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft of Technical Regulation for Requirement for Approval and Registration of Lighting Products
Lighting products
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Energy
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/151 United Arab Emirates 2013 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through the promotion of energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Labelling - Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part 3: Household Refrigerating Appliances
Domestic refrigerating appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.30
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/26 United Arab Emirates 2009 Waste management and recycling
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Standard and Specification for Oxo-biodegradation of plastic bags and other disposable plastic objects"
Standard and Specification for Oxo-biodegradation of plastic bags and other disposable plastic objects
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Bio
Environment