Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/571 |
Chile |
2021 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Energy |
Environment related objective
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To design energy efficiency labels and inform consumers about energy efficiency levels
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for household lamps: The technical specifications for the design of energy efficiency labels for household lamps are an update of the currently valid labels and aim to provide consumers with information when selecting this type of product, taking account of technological advances in development. With regard to the development of the proposal, account has been taken of international experience, currently valid energy efficiency labels, and protocols in force in Chile.
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Household lamps.
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Type of measure
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Technical specification
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Energy
Environment
Labelling
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/574 |
Chile |
2021 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Manufacturing |
Environment related objective
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To set energy efficiency standards for light, medium and heavy duty vehicles
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Technical Report for establishing the energy efficiency standard for light-duty motor vehicles: Law No. 21.305 on energy efficiency, published on 13 February 2021, provides, inter alia, for the establishment of energy efficiency standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (Article 7) . The Ministry of Energy must therefore set standards which will consist of energy efficiency targets, in kilometres per litre of gasoline equivalent, in average terms for all individual approval certificates issued or certificates of compliance with Supreme Decree No. 55 of 1994 of the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, or that replacing it, as appropriate.
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Light-duty motor vehicles
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force: 24 months from publication, in the Official Journal, of the Resolution that sets the standard.
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Keywords
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/576 |
Chile |
2021 |
Waste management and recycling |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Other |
Environment related objective
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Collection and recovery targets and other obligations relating to packaging and wrapping: Protection of the environment as notified by the Member
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Draft Resolution identifying the products that constitute packaging and specifying their respective categories, in accordance with the provisions of Supreme Decree No. 12 of 2020 of the Ministry of the Environment establishing collection and recovery targets and other obligations relating to packaging and wrapping: The notified draft Resolution identifies the products that constitute packaging and specifies their respective categories, in accordance with the provisions of Supreme Decree No. 12 of 2020 of the Ministry of the Environment establishing collection and recovery targets and other obligations relating to packaging and wrapping.
The Resolution will determine which products are to meet the targets and other obligations for packaging for domestic use and which products are to meet the targets and other obligations for packaging for non-domestic use. (...)
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Products covering packaging
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Environment
Recycle
Waste
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/577 |
Chile |
2021 |
Air pollution reduction |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Manufacturing |
Environment related objective
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To specify requirements relating to manufacture, safety, performance and power for domestic wood-burning stoves and protecting the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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(Chilean Standard (NCh) No. 3446:2020, Domestic wood-burning stoves - Requirements and test methods: The notified Standard specifies the requirements relating to the design, manufacture, assembly, safety, performance, power, combustion gases, instructions and marking of domestic wood-burning stoves. It also establishes the test methods for domestic wood-burning stoves. The notified Standard is applicable to manually fired domestic stoves of up to 25 kW, which are used primarily for cooking, with their secondary function being to heat the space in which they are installed. This Standard is not applicable to appliances that are fed by hoppers or fired mechanically, or to appliances that have fan-assisted combustion air.
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Domestic wood-burning stoves
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Type of measure
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Technical standard
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/581 |
Chile |
2021 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Manufacturing |
Environment related objective
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To establish certification procedures for the energy efficiency performance of household refrigeration and similar appliances
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Test Protocol (PE) No. 1/17/:2021 "Draft energy efficiency analysis and/or test protocol for electrical products - refrigerators and freezers": The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure for the energy efficiency performance of mains-operated household refrigeration and similar appliances (refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers) in accordance with the purpose and scope of IEC Standard 62552-1-2-3:2015 + AMD1:2020. This includes mini-bars.
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Refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers.
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Type of measure
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Conformity assessment procedure
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/582 |
Chile |
2021 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Chemicals |
Environment related objective
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To establish the maximum contaminant content that fertilizers and biostimulants must contain and to protect the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Minimum nutritional content and maximum contaminant content of fertilizers and biostimulants: The notified text establishes the minimum levels of nutrients that fertilizers and biostimulants must contain in order to ensure that the inputs described in the notified measure have a nutritional impact on crops.
It also establishes the maximum levels of contaminants that fertilizers and biostimulants may contain (cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury, chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, faecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp and helminth eggs); if these levels are exceeded, they will represent a risk to human, animal or plant health.
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Fertilizers and biostimulants
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Labelling
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/583 |
Chile |
2021 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Chemicals |
Environment related objective
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Establishing sampling and analysis procedure to check quality parameters of fertilizers and biostimulants and protect the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Control and sampling procedure to check the composition and quality parameters of domestic and imported fertilizers and biostimulants: The notified text establishes a sampling and analysis procedure to check the composition and quality parameters of domestic and imported fertilizers and biostimulants.
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Fertilizers and biostimulants
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Labelling
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/584 |
Chile |
2021 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Chemicals |
Environment related objective
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To set labelling requirements and quality parameters for fertilizers and biostimulants to protect the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Labelling requirements for fertilizers and biostimulants: The notified text establishes the required features of labels attached to, and leaflets accompanying, fertilizers and biostimulants sold in Chile. The labelling requirements set out details pertaining to shape, size and proportion, and cover aspects such as composition, quality parameters, information on the importer or local manufacturer, batch numbers, recommended use and warnings.
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Fertilizers and biostimulants
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Labelling
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/585 |
Chile |
2021 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Chemicals |
Environment related objective
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To establish quality parameters and methodologies for analysing contaminants and pollutants in fertilizers and biostimulants to protect the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Tolerances for results of official analysis of composition and quality parameters for fertilizers and biostimulants brought into and manufactured, formulated, packaged, marketed and used in the country: The notified text establishes tolerance ranges for the composition and quality parameters applicable to each type of fertilizer and biostimulant, as appropriate, when grading the results of official analyses.
It also defines the methodologies for analysing composition, quality parameters, contaminants and pollutants to ensure consistency in the results of analyses, irrespective of where they are carried out.
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Fertilizers and biostimulants
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Labelling
Pollution
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Technical Barriers to Trade |
G/TBT/N/CHL/586 |
Chile |
2021 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Chemicals |
Environment related objective
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To establish composition and quality parameter requirements for fertilizers and biostimulants and protect the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Implementing regulations for Law No. 21.349, which establishes standards for the composition, labelling and marketing of fertilizers and biostimulants: The notified text establishes the requirements for the National Single Register that manufacturers, formulators, producers, marketers or distributors, packers, importers and exporters of fertilizers and biostimulants must join.
It also establishes a classification for fertilizers and biostimulants that details the composition and quality parameter requirements, as well as the minimum labelling requirements, levels of accountability, penalties associated with non-compliance, and the sampling and inspection procedure.
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Fertilizers and biostimulants
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Type of measure
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Technical regulation
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Labelling
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