tbt abstracts for the month of march 2016 … · g/tbt/n/rus/47 country russian federation product...

TBT ABSTRACTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2016

1

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/RUS/47

Country RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Product Food products

Title Draft amendments no. 1 to the Customs Union Technical Regulation «Labelling of

Foodstuffs» (CU TR 022/2011) (1 page, in Russian)

Contents

Draft amendments no. 1 to the Customs Union Technical Regulation «Labelling of

Foodstuffs» (CU TR 022/2011) establishes requirements to prevent misleading

consumers by removing ambiguities in interpretation of requirements of Customs

Union Technical Regulation «Labelling of Foodstuffs» (CU TR 022/2011).

Draft amendments no. 1 to the Customs Union Technical Regulation «Labelling of

Foodstuffs» (CU TR 022/2011) clarifies the terms "easy-to-interpret", "easy-to-

understand", "background contrast" and other requirements.

Last Date

For

Comment

26 April 2016

2

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/SAU/920

Country KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Product ICS: 01.040.91; 91.100.23

Title

SASO ISO 13006:2016 Ceramic tiles – Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking

with national deviation (clause 8.1 added statement "In distinct unremovable way after word

required – In Arabic or in both Arabic and English after word marking) (49 pages, in English;

53 pages, in Arabic)

Contents This regulation specifies requirements for ceramic tiles – Definitions, classification,

characteristics and marking.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from the date of circulation

3

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/SAU/921

Country KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Product ICS: 91.140.70

Title SASO 1473:2016 Ceramic sanitary appliances – western water closets (18 pages, in English)

Contents This standard specifies requirements for materials, quality, performance, functional and

connecting dimensions for vitreous china western water closet pans of wall-hung and floor-

mounted types.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from the date of circulation

4

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/CAN/483

Country CANADA

Product Radiocommunications (ICS 33.060)

Title Notice No. SMSE-10-16 – Release of RSS-134, Issue 2 (1 page, in English; 1 page, in French)

Contents

Notice is hereby given that Industry Canada has published the following document on the

Industry Canada Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-

gst.nsf/eng/home?OpenDocument

Radio Standards Specification RSS-134, Issue 2,900 MHz Narrowband Personal

Communication Service, sets out the technical requirements for the compliance of

narrowband personal communication service (PCS) in the band 900 MHz

Last Date

For

Comment

5 May 2016

5

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/872

Country ISRAEL

Product Lifting platforms for person with impaired mobility (HS: 8428; ICS: 11.080, 11.180.10,

91.140.90)

Title

SI 2252 part 1 – Power-operated lifting platforms for persons with impaired mobility – Rules

for safety, dimensions and functional operation: Vertical lifting platforms installed in non-

enclosed liftway (10 pages in Hebrew and 140 pages in English)

SI 2481 part 41 – Lifts: Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Special lifts

for the transport of persons and goods – Vertical lifting platforms installed in enclosed liftway

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/home?OpenDocument

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/home?OpenDocument

intended for use by persons with impaired mobility (74 pages, in English; 6 pages in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 2252 part 1 dealing with vertical lifting platforms for

person with impaired mobility, to be replaced with SI 2252 part 1 (for lifting platforms

installed in non-enclosed liftway) and SI 2481 part 41 (for lifting platforms installed in

enclosed liftway).

The draft standard revision of SI 2252 part 1 adopts the International Standard ISO 9386-

1: 2000 and the draft standard revision of SI 2481 part 41 adopts the European Standard EN

81-71: December 2010. Each adoption includes a few changes that are detailed in each

standard's Hebrew section, accordingly.

Both the old standard and the two new revised standards will apply for a period of 180 days

from entry into force. During this time vertical lifting platforms could be tested according to

the old standard or the new revised standard that applies.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from notification

6

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/873

Country ISRAEL

Product Processed tomato concentrate (HS: 2002; ICS: 67.080.20)

Title SI 41 – Processed tomato concentrates (6 pages, in English; 10 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 41 dealing with processed tomato concentrates. This

draft standard revision is an adoption of the International Codex Alimentarius Standard 57 – 1981, Revision 2007, Amendment 2013 and therefore differs significantly from the old

standard. In addition the standard's Hebrew section includes the following deviations from

the adopted standard:

Changes the normative references to relevant Israeli and foreign laws, regulations,

standards and official documents;

Changes the 2 footnotes refer to paragraph 2.1 dealing with product definition;

Changes paragraph 2.2 dealing with the following product designations: tomato puree,

tomato paste, tomato paste with added sugar, tomato concentrates and tomato

concentrates with added sugar;

Changes paragraph 3.1.2 dealing with other permitted ingredients listed under the

essential composition and quality factors;

Changes some of the quality criteria listed in paragraph 3.2;

Changes the requirements of paragraph 3.4 dealing with the lot acceptance;

Changes paragraph 3.5.1 dealing with the general product requirements and requires

that the product will comply also with paragraph 201 of Israel standard SI 143;

Changes the specific reference to Israeli laws, regulations, standards and official

documents in the following paragraphs: paragraph 4 – food additives, paragraph 5 –

contaminants and paragraph 6 – hygiene;

Deletes paragraph 4.1 dealing with acidity regulators;

Changes paragraph 6 and adds new requirements for preservation capability;

Adds a few changes to paragraph 7.1 dealing with the fill of container;

Changes some of the requirements of paragraph 8 dealing with labelling;

Changes the references for some of the methods for analysis and sampling mentioned

in paragraph 9.

This revision will enter into force 2 years after publication in Israel Official Gazette, Section

of Government Notices.

Last Date

For

Comment


7

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/874

Country ISRAEL

Product Gas-oil for heating and gas-oil for gas turbine applications (HS: 2710; ICS: 75.160.20)

Title SI 107 part 2 – Gas-oil: Gas-oil for heating and gas-oil for gas turbine applications (26 pages,

in English; 13 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 107 Part 2, dealing with gas-oil. This draft standard

revision adopts the British Standard BS 2869 – 2010 + A1: 2011 and expends the standard's

scope to include also gas-oil for gas turbine applications. For the avoidance of doubt, only

the requirement of gas-oil for heating will remain mandatory after the entry into force of this

revision and the requirement for gas-oil for gas turbine applications will be voluntary.

Last Date

For

Comment


8

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/875

Country ISRAEL

Product Flat glass panels for buildings (HS: 7006; ICS: 01.040.81, 81.040.20)

Title

SI 938 part 3.1 – Flat glass panels for use in buildings: Laminated safety glass – Definitions and description of component parts (5 pages in Hebrew and 11 pages in

English)

SI 938 part 3.2 – Flat glass panels for use in buildings: Laminated safety glass – Performance requirements (9 pages in Hebrew and 10 pages in English)

SI 938 part 3.3 – Flat glass panels for use in buildings: Laminated safety glass – Test

methods for durability (6 pages in Hebrew and 16 pages in English)

SI 938 part 3.4 – Flat glass panels for use in buildings: Laminated safety glass – Dimensions and edge finishing (6 pages in Hebrew and 13 pages in English)

SI 938 part 3.5 – Flat glass panels for use in buildings: Laminated safety glass – Appearance (6 pages in Hebrew and 11 pages in English)

SI 938 part 3.6 – Flat glass panels for use in buildings – Thermally toughened safety

glass (9 pages in Hebrew and 26 pages in English)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 938 part 3 to be replaced with SI 938 parts 3.1 through

3.6. These draft standard revisions adopt the following International Standards and therefore

significantly differ from the old standard:

SI 938 part 3.1 adopts the International Standard ISO 12543-1 – Second edition: 2011-

08-15


08-15


08-15


08-15


08-15 and its Technical Corrigendum 1: 2012-05-15

SI 938 part 3.6 adopts the European Standard EN 12150-1: June 2000

Last Date

For

Comment


9

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1078

Country UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Product Fire safety – Fire extinguishers, whether or not charged (HS: 842410). Protection against fire

(ICS: 13.220), Aircraft and space vehicles in general (ICS: 49.020)

Title Harmonization of Airworthiness Standards – Fire Extinguishers and Class B and F Cargo

Compartments (7 pages, in English)

Contents

The FAA is amending certain airworthiness regulations for transport category airplanes by

upgrading fire safety standards for Class B cargo compartments; establishing fire safety

standards for a new type of cargo compartment, Class F; and updating related standards for

fire extinguishers. This amendment is based on recommendations from the Aviation

Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) and the National Transportation Safety Board

(NTSB), and the changes address designs for which airworthiness directives (ADs) have

been issued by both the FAA and the French civil aviation authority, Direction

G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC).

This amendment eliminates certain regulatory differences between the airworthiness

standards of the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), without affecting

current industry design practices. These changes ensure an acceptable level of safety for

these types of cargo compartments by standardizing certain requirements and procedures.

Last Date

For

Comment

None

10

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1079


Product Foods produced with genetic engineering. Processes in the food industry (ICS: 67.020), Food

products in general (ICS: 67.040)

Title Labeling Foods Produced with Genetic Engineering (9 pages, in English)

Contents

Proposed Consumer Protection Rule 121 defines the scope and reach of Act 120 of

2013(adj). It provides specifics for implementing (1) the labeling requirements for food

produced with genetic engineering, (2) the prohibition on using certain terms to describe

foods produced with genetic engineering and the exemptions from both the labeling

requirement and prohibition. Additionally, it clarifies certain terms in the Act and further

outlines the enforcement and penalty provisions of the Act. 6

Last Date

For

Comment

None

11

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/464

Country KENYA

Product

Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting

machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for

measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers,

callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter (HS: 9017). Mathematics

(ICS: 07.020)

Title DKS 1734:2016 Dividers for Mathematical Set – Specification (3 pages, in English)

Contents

Dividers are drawing instruments used by students and pupils for measurements and

marking of equal distances. They normally form part of the instruments of mathematical sets

although some are imported into the country separately for use as replacements. This Kenya

Standard covers the requirements of dividers for mathematical sets.

Last Date

For 11 April 2016

Comment

12

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/465

Country KENYA

Product Disinfectants (HS: 380840). Sterilization and disinfection (ICS: 11.080)

Title KS 927: 2016 Disinfecting general purpose liquid synthetic detergents Specification (15

pages, in English)

Contents

Specifies requirements and methods of test for liquid synthetic detergent that contains a

phenolic, quaternary ammonium or other type of germicide and which is intended primarily

for general cleaning and disinfecting floors, walls and other hard surfaces. Disinfecting

detergents are detergents that contain chemicals capable of destroying or inhibiting the

growth of harmful micro-organisms. They are used for general cleaning and disinfecting of

floors, walls and hard surfaces in institutions where the destruction of bacteria is important,

such as hospitals, hotels and food processing areas.

Last Date

For

Comment

8 April 2016

13

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/466

Country KENYA

Product Fertilizers (HS: 31, ICS: 65.080)

Title KS 2356:2015, Bio-Fertilizer – Specification (74 pages, in English)

Contents

This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for bio-fertilizers. It does not cover manures

and plant growth promoters. Bio-fertilizer are products containing living organisms which

colonize the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant and promote growth by increasing the

supply or availability of primary nutrients and/or growth stimulus to the target crop, when

applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil. They may be formulated in different types of

inorganic and organic carriers.

Last Date

For

Comment

5 April 2016

14

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/131

Country EGYPT

Product Fire extinguishers

Title Ministerial Decree No. 691/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) giving a six month transitional period to

abide by Egyptian Standards ES 375/2015 "portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers" (81

pages, in Arabic)

Contents

This Ministerial decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with

ES375/2015, the earlier version of which was already mandated. Producers and importers

are given a six-month transitional period to comply.

This Egyptian standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture,

performance, handling, testing, maintenance and filling or refilling of portable fire

extinguishers which work with carbon dioxide and have a body made of steel without

soldering, with capacities of 2, 3, 5 & 6 kg, provided that the full weight of fire extinguisher

apparatus with the Package and all accessories does not exceed twenty-five kilograms.

This standard complies with:

DIN EN 3-7:2007 – Portable fire extinguishers – Part 7: Characteristics, performance

requirements and test methods

DIN EN 3-8:2007, including its corrigenda issued in 2008 – Portable fire extinguishers

– Part 8: Additional requirements to EN 3- 7 for the construction, resistance to

pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure

equal to or lower than 30 bar

EN 3-9:2008 – Portable fire extinguishers – Part 9: Additional requirements to EN 3-7

for pressure resistance of CO2 extinguishers

EN 3-10:2010 – Portable fire extinguishers – Part 10: Provisions for evaluating the

conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3-7

ISO 7165 – Fire fighting – Portable fire extinguishers – Performance and construction

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from the date of the notification

15

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/876

Country ISRAEL

Product Tahena (HS: 120740; ICS: 67.200.20)

Title SI 7259 – Tahena (2 pages, in English; 15 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 642 to be replaced with SI 7259 dealing with Tahena.

This draft standard revision adopts the Regional Codex Alimentarius Standard for Tehena – 259-R – 2007. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft

standard are as follow:

Expends the standard's scope to include also whole sesame tahena;

Updated the microbiological requirements;

Changes the test methods.

In addition, the standard's Hebrew section includes the following changes:

Adds a new paragraph 2.2 dealing with classification and naming, also whole sesame

tahena, seasoned tahena and seasoned whole sesame tahena;

Adds to paragraph 3 new requirements for the essential composition and the quality

factors of whole sesame tahena, seasoned tahena and seasoned whole sesame tahena;

Changes paragraph 4 dealing with contaminants and apply local regulations

and references;

Changes the microbiological requirements appears in paragraph 5 dealing with hygiene;

Adds new methods of analysis and sampling to paragraph 9 for the content

of: moisture, protein, fat, ashes and acidity.

Last Date

For

Comment


16

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/459

Country KENYA

Product Fruits and derived products (ICS: 67.080.10)

Title DKS 2640:2016 – Fruit Juices and Nectars – Specification (22 pages, in English)

Contents

Specifies requirements for fruit juices, fruit nectars, concentrated fruit juices and all other

products relating and similar to fruit juice. The standard stipulates the essential

compositional, quality, microbiological, contaminants and labelling requirements for fruit

juices, fruit nectars, concentrated fruit juices and all other products relating and similar to

fruit juice as defined in section 4.2 of this standard.

Last Date

For

Comment

26 March 2016

17

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/TPKM/229

Country TAIWAN

Product Food for human consumption

Title Draft Amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation

(13 pages, in Chinese)

Contents The Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation ("the Act") was amended and promulgated

on 16 December 2015. The Enforcement Rules of the Act shall be revised accordingly by

the FDA. The main proposed changes of the draft Amendment to the Enforcement Rules of

the Act are the new labelling requirements for the imported food and food additives, food

utensils, food containers or packaging and food cleansers.

Last Date

For

Comment


18

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/461

Country KENYA

Product Strength test of panels for building construction. Construction materials and building (ICS: 91)

Title DKS 2641: 2016 Standard Test methods of Conducting Strength Test of panels for Building

Construction (18 pages, in English)

Contents

These test methods cover the following procedures for determining the structural properties

of segments of wall, floor, and roof constructions: The values stated in newton per meter

units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical

conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered

standard.

Sound engineering design of structures using existing or new materials requires accurate

technical data on the strength and rigidity of the basic elements employed in various

construction systems. It is the purpose of these test methods to provide a systematic basis for

obtaining engineering data on various construction elements and structural details of value

to designers, builders, building officials, and others interested in this field. The results

should closely approximate the performance in actual service.

Last Date

For

Comment

1 April 2016

19

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/462

Country KENYA

Product Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations (HS: 33). Cosmetics.

Toiletries (ICS: 71.100.70)

Title KS 2231:2016 Antibacterial Bathing Bars – Specification (24 pages, in English)

Contents Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for antibacterial bathing bars. It applies to

antibacterial bathing bars supplied in the form of cakes and produced from vegetable or

animal oils or fats, fatty acids, or from a blend of all or part of these materials, with or

without the addition of rosins or non-soapy surfactants.

Last Date

For

Comment

8 April 2016

20

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/463

Country KENYA

Product Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations (HS: 33). Cosmetics.

Toiletries (ICS: 71.100.70)

Title KS 1942: 2016 Bathing Bars – Specification (15 pages, in English)

Contents

Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for bathing bars. This standard applies to

bathing bars supplied in the form of cakes and produced from vegetable or animal oils or

fats, fatty acids, or from a blend of all or part of these materials, with or without the addition

of rosins or non-soapy surfactants.

Last Date

For

Comment

8 April 2016

21

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/880

Country ISRAEL

Product Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (HS: 853710, 853720, ICS: 29.130.20)

Title SI 61439 Part 1 – Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies: General rules (4 pages,

in Hebrew)

Contents

First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 61439 Part 1 dealing with low-voltage

switchgear and controlgear assemblies. This amendment changes the following:

Removes Israel's Consumer Protection Order (Labelling of goods) from the normative

references

Removes from paragraph 6.1 dealing with the assembly designation marking the third

bulletin relating to the Consumer Protection Order

Removes from paragraph 6.1 dealing with the assembly designation marking the

requirement to mark on the label the compliance with IEC 61439 (item d)

Last Date

For

Comment


22 TBT G/TBT/N/ISR/881

Notification

No

Country ISRAEL

Product Bonded abrasive products (HS: 8460; ICS: 25.100.70)

Title SI 1836 - Safety requirements for bonded abrasive products (52 pages, in English; 4 pages, in

Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 1836 dealing with bonded abrasive products. This

draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 12413: June 2007 + A1: 2011,

with the following changes that appear in the Hebrew section:

This revised standard does not apply to spinning grinding machines with diamond

abrasives or to coated abrasive products

Product marking should be in Hebrew as appears in paragraph 5.5 and in annex A

Last Date

For

Comment


23

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/882

Country ISRAEL

Product Handlamps (HS: 851310, 853910, 940510; ICS: 29.140.40)

Title SI 20 part 2.8 – Luminaires: Particular requirements – Handlamps (20 pages, in English; 5

pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 20 part 2.8 dealing with handlamps. This revised

standard adopts the International Standard IEC 60598-2-8 – Edition 3.0: 2013-04, with the

following emphasis: In this standard, whenever the international standard IEC 60598-1 (or

part 1) is mentioned, Israel Standard SI 20 Part 1 "Luminaires: General requirements and

tests", applies.

Last Date

For

Comment


24

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/883

Country ISRAEL

Product Air conditioners (HS: 8415, 847989; ICS: 23.120)

Title SI 994 part 1 – Air conditioners: Safety and operational requirements (4 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 994 part 1 dealing with air-conditioners.

This amendment changes the following:

Adds to the list of normative references also the International Standards UL 60335-2-

40:2012 and IEC 60695-11-20

Changes one of the requirements for resistance to heat and fire detailed in paragraph

30.201.2

Last Date

For

Comment


25

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/RUS/48

Country RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Product Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, super– sulphate cement and similar

hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers (HS: 2523)

Title Government Resolution No. 930 of 03.09.2015 "On amendments of the Single List of Goods

Subject to Mandatory Certification" (1 page, in Russian)

Contents

The Government Resolution No. 930 of 03.09.2015 "On amendments of the Single List of

Goods Subject to Mandatory Certification" added portland cement, aluminous cement, slag

cement, super– sulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or

in the form of clinkers (HS2523) to the Single List of Goods Subject to Mandatory

Certification (Government Resolution No. 982 of 01.12.2009 "On Approval of the Single

List of Goods Subject to Mandatory Certification and Single List of Goods Subject to

Conformity Confirmation Procedures by means of Conformity Declaration")

Last Date

For

Comment

--------

26

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/877

Country ISRAEL

Product Cellular telecommunication terminal equipment. Telecommunication terminal equipment

(ICS: 33.050)

Title Proposed amendment to the Telecommunication Order (Bezeq and broadcasting) (Exemption

from type certification and from trade licensing), 5772-2012 (12 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents Proposed amendment announced by the Ministry of Communications to "The

Telecommunications Order (Bezeq and broadcasting) (Exemption from type certification

and from trade licensing), 5772-2012". This draft amendment declares a change in policy

relating to trade licensing and importation of cellular equipment that employs the cellular

method (ME) such as cellular phones, modems, routers and cellular tablets. The major

changes in this amendment include:

Extends the exemption to include used equipment;

Fully exempts Israeli traders and shop owners from trade certification;

Reduces the certification obligation for ME commercial traders;

Requires quarterly reports from ME importers;

Provides the Commissioner (a senior official of the Ministry of Communications

Spectrum Management Division, appointed by the Minister) with authority to act in

cases of the discovery of dangerous cellular telecommunication terminal equipment

that does not comply with the exemption conditions;

Determines the authority of the Commissioner to cancel or stipulate the exemption

given to importers under specific conditions as detailed in the order, including

noncompliance with the order;

Adds revisions relating to the operation of "Personal Message" (emergency warning of

the Home Front Command) and the new cellular technology frequency launching (4th

generation) and future cellular technologies.

Last Date

For

Comment


27

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KEN/460

Country KENYA

Product Fruits. Vegetables (ICS: 67.080)

Title KS 1758:2 2015: Horticulture Industry – Code of Practice. Part 2: Fruits and Vegetables (99

pages, in English)

Contents

Specifies the requirements for legal compliance, the responsible procurement of inputs, safe

production, handling and marketing of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. It applies to

all players in the industry including but not limited to growers, propagators, plant breeders,

seed merchants, consolidators, transporters, shippers and cargo handlers.

This code stipulates the hygienic and safety requirements during the production, handling

and marketing of fruits and vegetables The standard also considers the safety provisions for

consumers and workers in the industry. The recommendations made in the code target

quality production and marketing of horticultural fresh produce under appropriate

environmental conditions.

Last Date

For

Comment

25 March 2016

28

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/CHN/1170

Country CHINA

Product

New chemical substances that are researched, produced, imported, or used within the territory

of the People's Republic of China. Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of

precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes (HS: 28), Organic

chemicals (HS: 29). Chemical technology (ICS: 71)

Title Guidance for New chemical substance declaration and registration (Draft) (131 pages, in

Chinese)

Contents

The guidance is a technical document that guides the declarant to complete new chemical

substance declaration and registration. The guidance specifies the applicable scope,

declaration type and procedure, dossier requirements, and post-registration supervision and

management of new chemical substance.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days after distribution

29

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/878

Country ISRAEL

Product Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (HS: 853710, 853720; ICS: 29.130.20)

Title SI 61439 Part 6 – Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies: Buster trunking

systems (busways) (4 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents


switchgear and controlgear assemblies. This amendment removes from paragraph 6.1 dealing

with the assembly designation marking the requirement to mark on the label the compliance

with IEC 61439 (item d).

Last Date

For

Comment


30

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/879

Country ISRAEL

Product Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (HS: 853710, 853720; ICS: 29.130.20)

Title SI 61439 Part 2 – Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies: Power switchgear and

controlgear assemblies (4 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents


switchgear and controlgear assemblies. This amendment removes from paragraph 6.1 dealing

with the PSC-assembly designation marking the requirement to mark on the label the

compliance with IEC 61439 (item d).

Last Date

For

Comment


31

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/CAN/486

Country CANADA

Product Motor vehicles (ICS: 43.020, 43.060)

Title Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 226) (11 pages,

available in English and French)

Contents

The proposed Regulations would align with the United States regulations, i.e. Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 226 (FMVSS 226), by incorporating by reference Technical

Standards Document No. 226 Ejection Mitigation (TSD 226). As a result, vehicles under a

gross vehicle weight rating of 4 536 kg, other than convertibles, would be required to have

side curtain air bags that would remain inflated for six seconds and protect occupants in the

event of a rollover. It is also proposed that exemptions would be allowed, under certain

circumstances, for altered vehicles that have the roof modified, have a fixed security

partition, or have been modified to accommodate a disabled person.

Motor vehicle manufacturers and importers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the

requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) and its regulations. The Department

of Transport monitors the self-certification programs of manufacturers and importers by

reviewing their test documentation, inspecting vehicles, and testing vehicles obtained in the

open market.

Last Date

For

Comment

12 May 2016

32

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/EU/369

Country EUROPEAN UNION

Product Chemical substances classified as drug precursors

Title

Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the

European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 as regards

the inclusion of certain drug precursors in the list of scheduled substances (6 pages, in

English)

Contents

This draft Commission Delegated Regulationis adding chloroephedrine and

chloropseudoephedrine to Category 1 of the list of scheduled substances in Regulation (EC)

No 273/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 (the strictest category: economic operators

who intend to possess and place on the market those substances need a licence from national

authorities)

Last Date

For

Comment


33

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/CAN/484

Country CANADA

Product Methylphenidate, its salts, isomers, derivatives and analogues, as well as salts of the

derivatives, isomers and analogues (ICS: 11.120)

Title

Notice to interested parties – Proposal regarding the scheduling of methylphenidate under the

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its regulations (2 pages, available in English and

French)

Contents

Methylphenidate is a stimulant currently listed with its salts in Schedule III to the Controlled

Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). While methylphenidate has some abuse potential,

methylphenidate is also used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

(ADHD) and narcolepsy. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the

emergence of new psychoactive substances which mimic the effects of controlled substances

but which are created to circumvent existing drug legislation. Several substances related to

methylphenidate have been identified as new psychoactive substances with similar effects to

methylphenidate, but with no approved therapeutic uses. Health Canada is proposing to

amend Schedule III to the CDSA by expanding the listing of methylphenidate and its salts to

include its derivatives, isomers, and analogues, as well as salts of the derivatives, isomers

and analogues. Activities with methylphenidate and its salts are authorized under Part G to

the FDR, where they are scheduled as controlled drugs. However, as the derivatives, isomers

and analogues of methylphenidate (as well as salts of derivatives, isomers and analogues)

have no approved therapeutic uses, Health Canada is proposing to list them under Part J to

the FDR. Research or scientific use of these substances could be authorized under Part J of

the FDR.

Last Date

For

Comment

27 April 2016

34

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/132

Country EGYPT

Product Gas cylinders

Title

Ministerial Decree No. 691/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) giving a six month transitional period to

abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 780-1/2015 "Gas cylinders –.refillable seamless steel gas

cylinders – design, construction and testing-part 1: quenched and tempered steel cylinders

with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa" (55 pages, in Arabic)

Contents

This Ministerial decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with

ES780-1/2015, the earlier version of which was already mandated. Producers and importers

are given a six-month transitional period to comply.

This part of standard specifies the minimum requirements regarding materials, design,

installation, craft, manufacturing processes, inspection and testing when manufacturing of

refillable seamless gas cylinders of frequent packing and made of steel tempered and

references thermally, with capacity of 0.5 liters up to and including 150 liters and used to fill

compressed gas or liquefied or melted. This part of the standard applies on the cylinders

carrying a maximum resistance to actual tightening of its metal 1,100 MPa.

It is worth mentioning that this standard complies with ISO 9809-1/2010 Gas cylinders – Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders – Design, construction and testing – Part 1: Quenched

and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa.

Last Date

For

Comment


35

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/133

Country EGYPT

Product LED lamps (bulbs)

Title Ministerial Decree no. 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standards ES

7773/2014 (96 pages, in English ) and 7774/2014 (56 pages, in English)

Contents

The Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with ES

7773/2014 and ES 7774/2014. Producers and importers are given a transitional period of six

months.

These standards applies to: (Bulbs) LED lamps

1. ES 7773/2014 applies to Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services with

supply voltages > 50 V – Performance requirements.

2. ES 7774/2014 applies to Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general lighting services by

voltages > 50 V – Safety specifications

These standards comply with IEC 62612 and IEC 62560.

Last Date

For

Comment


36

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/134

Country EGYPT

Product Road vehicles

Title Ministerial Decree no. 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES

7935/2015 (45 pages, in English)

Contents


7935/2015. Producers and importers are given a transitional period of twelve months.

This Standard applies to Uniform provisions concerning the approval of direction indicators

for power-driven vehicles and their trailers.

This standard complies with UNECE Regulation No. 6.

Last Date

For

Comment


37

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/IDN/104

Country INDONESIA

Product

8517.12.00.00, 8471.30.10.00, ex. 8471.30.90.00. – Portable digital automatic data processing

machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a

keyboard and a display (HS: 847130)

Title Decree of Minister of Industry on the Terms and Method of Calculating the Value of Local

Component for Electronics and ICT Products (22 pages, in Indonesian)

Contents

This draft of decree states that all characteristics of the electronics and ICT product can be

known the value of its local component with particular terms and methods. The product

certificate on the value of its local component (TKDN) shall be issued by Director General of

Metal, Machinery, Transportation and Electronics Industry, Ministry of Industry through

verification products by surveyor which has been appointed by the Minister of Industry.

Directorate General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation and Electronics Industry, Ministry of

Industry is the institution that is responsible for the implementation of this decree and shall

provide a technical guidance of the decree, which cover procedure of Product Certification.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days after notification

38

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/888

Country ISRAEL

Product Fire extinguishers (HS: 842410; ICS: 13.220.10)

Title SI 2217 – Fixed automatic fire powder extinguishers for class B fires (liquids and gases) (4

pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 2217 dealing with fire extinguishers. This

amendment changes the following:

Changes the references to Israel Standard SI 1596 (paragraphs 1.2 and 2.1)

Replaces paragraph 2.14 dealing refill and maintenance

Last Date

For

Comment


39

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/THA/475

Country THAILAND

Product Cord extension sets (HS: 8536, ICS 29.120.30)

Title Thai Industrial Standard for Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar

Purposes: Cord Extension Sets (TIS 2432-2555 (2012)) (14 pages, in Thai)

Contents

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to enforce TIS 2432-2555

(2012) Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes: cord extension sets as a

mandatory standard. This standard applies to cord extension sets, rewirable and non

rewirable, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated

current not exceeding 16 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or

outdoors. It also applies to cord extension sets which are intended to be used in a cable

reel. This standard does not apply to cord extension sets with means for reeling.

Last Date

For

Comment


40

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/THA/476

Country THAILAND

Product Tungsten filament lamps (HS: 853931, 854370, 854089; ICS: 29.140.20)

Title Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Tungsten Filament Lamps for Domestics and Similar

Lighting Purpose Part 1 Safety Specification (TIS 4 Part 1 – 25xx) (45 pages, in Thai)

Contents

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 4 Part 1 – 2529(1986) Incandescent lamps, and replace it with TIS 4 Part 1 – 25xx Tungsten filament

lamps for domestics and similar lighting purpose Part 1 safety specification as a mandatory

standard.

This draft standard specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements of tungsten

filament incandescent lamps for general lighting service having:

rated wattage up to and including 200 W

rated voltage of 50 V to 250 V inclusive;

bulbs of the A, B, C, G, M, P, PS, PAR or R shapes, or other bulb shapes where the

lamps are intended to serve the same purpose as lamps with the foregoing bulb shapes

bulbs with all kinds of finishes

caps B15d, B22d, E12, E14, E17, E27 or E27/51×39

As far as is reasonably practicable, this standard is also applicable to lamps with bulbs and

caps other than those mentioned above, but which serve the same purpose.

Last Date

For

Comment


41

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/THA/477

Country THAILAND

Product Tumble dryers (HS: 845121; ICS: 13.20, 97.060)

Title Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety: Particular Requirements for Tumble Dryers (TIS 1389-25xx) (24 pages, in Thai)

Contents

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 1389-2539

(1996) Tumbler dryers: safety requirements, and replace it with TIS 1389-25xx Household

and similar electrical appliances – safety: particular requirements for tumble dryers as a

mandatory standard. This draft standard deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers

intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V

for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. It also deals with the safety of

tumble dryers that use a refrigerating system, incorporating sealed motor-compressors, for

drying textile material. These appliances may use flammable refrigerants.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source

of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light

industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard.

Last Date

For

Comment


42

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/CAN/485

Country CANADA

Product Motor vehicles (ICS: 43.020, 43.060)

Title Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 214) (10 pages,

available in English and French)

Contents

The proposed Regulations would align with the U.S. regulation, namely FMVSS 214, by

incorporating by reference Technical Standards Document (TSD) 214. The aligned

Regulations would mandate one of the two moving deformable barrier options under the

current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on side impact testing protocols and would

also mandate the new testing requirements of the stationary pole test. It is also proposed that

exemptions would be allowed for vehicles that have been modified to accommodate

disabled persons.

Motor vehicle manufacturers and importers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the

requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) and its regulations. The Department

of Transport monitors the self-certification programs of manufacturers and importers by

reviewing their test documentation, inspecting vehicles, and testing vehicles obtained in the

open market.

Last Date

For

Comment

12 May 2016

43

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EU/370

Country EUROPEAN UNION

Product

Materials and articles in contact with food (HS: 3919, 3920, 3923 & 3924; ICS: 67.250). Self-

Adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not

in rolls. (HS: 3919), Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not

reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. (HS: 3920),

Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other

closures, of plastics (HS: 3923), Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet

articles, of plastics (HS: 3924).

Title Draft Commission Regulation on the use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to

come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of

that substance in plastic food contact materials (6 pages + 3 pages of annex, in English)

Contents

Description of content: The draft regulation lowers the specific migration limit (SML) for

BPA from plastic food contact materials in line with the EFSA opinion published in

January 2015. It therefore amends Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic

materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

In addition, it applies the same SML to BPA from a varnish or coating applied to materials

and articles. The notified draft also sets out the criteria for verification of compliance

concerning varnishes and coatings, as well as laying down the requirements for the written

declaration of compliance (DoC) for varnished or coated materials and articles.

Last Date

For

Comment


44

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/884

Country ISRAEL

Product Cocoa powders (HS: 1805, 180610, ICS: 67.140.30)

Title SI 650 part 2 - Cocoa products: Cocoa powders (cocoas) and dry mixtures of cocoa and sugar

(6 pages, in English; 8 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 650 to be replaced with SI 650 part 2 dealing with

cocoa powders. This draft standard revision adopts the Codex Alimentarius Standard 105 -

1981, including its Revision 2001 and Amendment 2010 and therefore is significantly

different from the old standard. The major differences between the old version and this new

revised draft standard are as follow:

Expends the standard's scope to include also dry mixtures of cocoa and sugar

Changes paragraph 6 dealing with labelling and applies the requirement of Israel

Mandatory Standard SI 1145

Adds new hygiene and microbiological requirements (paragraph 4 and 5)

This revision will enter into force 36 months after publication in Israel Official Gazette,

Section of Government Notices. During this time cocoa powders will be tested according the

old standard.

Last Date

For

Comment


45

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/885

Country ISRAEL

Product Lighting chains (HS: 8512, 8513, 8539, 940510; ICS: 29.140.40)

Title SI 20 part 2.2 – Luminaires: Particular requirements – Lighting chains (4 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 20 part 2.20 dealing with lighting chains.

This amendment changes paragraph 20.11.3 dealing with the external and internal wiring of

lighting chains for outdoor use and exempts lighting chains for outdoor use with a car lighter

socket connector and that is supplied with voltage up to 24v, from protection against water.

Last Date

For

Comment


46

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/886

Country ISRAEL

Product Steel for the reinforcement of concrete (HS: 721310, 721420; ICS: 77.140.15, 91.080.40)

Title SI 4466 part 5 – Steel for the reinforcement of concrete: Cut and bent bars and fabrics (32

pages, in English; 27 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 4466 part 5 dealing with steel for the reinforcement of

concrete. This draft standard revision adopts the British Standard BS 8666: 2005 including its

Incorporating Amendment no. 1 of January 2008 and therefore is significantly different from

the old standard. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft


Expends Table 3 dealing with the standard shapes and adds details for measurements

and options for bending

Updates Table 4 dealing with the standard fabric types and stock sheet size

Changes the informative Annex A that provides form example for order lists

Deletes Section D dealing with the approval of batches

Last Date

For

Comment


47

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/887

Country ISRAEL

Product Microbiology test methods for foodstuffs (ICS: 07.100.30)

Title SI 885 part 20 – Microbiology test methods for foodstuffs: General (11 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of 14 different parts of Israel Standard SI 885 series (parts 1.1, 1.2, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,

9, 12, 14, 18, 19.1 and 19.2) to be replaced with SI 885 part 20 creating together a

coordinating standard with references to other parts of SI 885 dealing with the test methods,

requirements, instructions and ways to clarify the cause for food spoilage.

This draft standard revision will enter into force 36 months after publication in Israel

Official Gazette, Section of Government Notices. During this time all 14 existing parts will

apply.

Last Date

For

Comment


48

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/UKR/107

Country UKRAINE

Product Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

Title The Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On Approval of the Technical

Regulation on the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for use in Potentially Explosive

Atmospheres" (60 pages, in Ukrainian).

Contents

The Draft Technical Regulation provides the establishment of requirements concerning

health care and safety for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially

explosive atmospheres, and circulation of these products in Ukraine, the responsibilities of

manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers and distributors of equipment.

Last Date

For

Comment


49

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KOR/630

Country REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Product Cosmetics

Title Proposed amendments to the Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. of Cosmetics (8 pages, in

Korean)

Contents Establish the criteria for cocktailing action according to customer's demand (customized

cosmetics)

Last Date

For

Comment


50

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/135

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating ES 7931/2015 "Uniform

provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials and their installation on

vehicles" (179 pages, in English)

Contents

This Ministerial decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by ES

7931/2015. Producers and importers are given a twelve months transitional period to abide

by the standard. This Standard applies to:

a) Safety glazing materials intended for installation as windscreens or other panes, or as

partitioning, on vehicles of category L with bodywork, M, N, O, and T1

b) Vehicles of category M, N and O with regard to the installation of these materials

In both cases, to the exclusion of glazing for lighting and light-signalling devices and

instrument panels, of special bullet-proof glazing and of double-windows.

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with UNECE Regulation No. 43.

Last Date

For

Comment


51

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/136

Country EGYPT




Contents



This standard applies to uniform provisions concerning the approval of:

1. A close-coupling device (CCD)

2. Vehicles with regard to the fitting of an approved type of CCD


Last Date

For

Comment


52

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/137

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES

7938/2015 "Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of categories M, N and O

with regard to braking" (303 pages, in English)

Contents

This Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with ES


This standard applies to vehicles of categories M2, M3, N and O1 with regard to braking.

This standard does not cover:

1. Vehicles with a design speed not exceeding 25 km/h

2. Trailers which may not be coupled to power-driven vehicles with a design speed

exceeding 25 km/h

3. Vehicles fitted for invalid driver's

Subject to the applicable provisions of this Regulation, the equipment devices,

methods and conditions enumerated in Annex 1 are not covered by this standard.


Last Date

For

Comment


53

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/138

Country EGYPT




Contents The Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with ES


This Standard applies to Uniform provisions concerning the approval of front and rear

position lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps for motor vehicles (except motor

cycles) and their trailers.

This standard complies with UNECE Regulation No. 7

Last Date

For

Comment


54

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/139

Country EGYPT




Contents



This Standard applies to Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of

categories M, N and O with regard to their heating systems.


Last Date

For

Comment


55

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/140

Country EGYPT




Contents



This Standard applies toUniform provisions concerning the approval of light emitting diode

(LED) light sources for use in approved lamp units on power-driven vehicles and their

trailers.


Last Date

For

Comment


56

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KOR/629


Product Pharmaceuticals

Title Proposed amendments to the Enforcement Rule on Standards of Facilities of Manufacturers

and Importers of Medicinal Products etc. (6 pages, in Korean)

Contents

The reason of revision and the main content is: to make productions areas for carbapenem

preparations and monobactam preparations dedicated so the other medicinal product

facilities are separated, and to reasonably improve the standard of medicinal product

manufacturing facility by clearly defining the standard of the dedicated facility.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from the Notification

57

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/BRA/667

Country BRAZIL

Product Update of the Annex I of the Ordinance 344/1998 which concerns on the List of Narcotic,

Psychotropic, Precursor and Other Drugs Under Special Control.

Title Technical Resolution RDC nº 65, March 2 2016, regarding the update of the Annex I of the

Ordinance 344/1998 which concerns on the List of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor and

Other Drugs Under Special Control (5 pages, in Portuguese)

Contents

Technical Resolution RDC nº 65, 2 March 2016, regarding the update of the Annex I of the

Ordinance 344/1998 which concerns on the List of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor and

Other Drugs Under Special Control.

This RDC 65/2016 establishes the inclusion of some substances in the List F2 – Psychotropic Drugs of the Annex I of the Ordinance 344/1998.

Last Date

For

Comment

-----------------------

58 TBT

Notification G/TBT/N/EGY/141

No

Country EGYPT


Title

Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, Arabic) mandating Egyptian standard ES

7934/2015 "Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicle headlamps emitting

an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament

lamps (H4 LAMPS)" (72 pages, in English)

Contents

This Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by

ES7934/2015. Producers and importers are given a twelve months transition period to abide

by the standard.

This standard applies to motor vehicle headlamps, which may incorporate lenses of glass or

plastic material.


Last Date

For

Comment


59

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/142

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES

7940:2015 "Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the

prevention of fire risks" (48 pages, in English)

Contents


7940:2015. Producers and importers are given a transitional period of twelve months.

This Standard applies:

1.1. Part I: To the approval of vehicles of categories M, N and O1 with regard to the tank(s)

for liquid fuel.

1.2. Part II: At the request of the manufacturer to the approval of vehicles of categories M,

N and O approved to Part I or IV of this Regulation fitted with liquid fuel tank(s) with

regard to the prevention of fire risks in the event of a frontal and/or lateral and/or rear

collision.

1.3. Part III: To the approval of tanks for liquid fuel as separate technical units.

1.4. Part IV: To the approval of vehicles with regard to the installation of approved tanks

for liquid fuel.

This standard complies with UNECE Regulation No. 34

Last Date

For

Comment


60

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/143

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating Egyptian standard ES

7933/2015 "Uniform provisions concerning the approval of rear marking plates for heavy and

long vehicles" (58 pages, in English)

Contents

This ministerial decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by ES


by the standard.

This standard applies to rear marking plates for:

1.1. Articulated class II and III vehicles of category M as defined in Annex 7

1.2. Vehicles of category N3, except tractors for semi-trailers

1.3. Vehicles of category O1, O2 and O3 exceeding 8.0 m in length

1.4. Vehicles of category O4


Last Date

For

Comment


61

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/144

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No. 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic), mandating ES 7932 /2015 "Uniform

provisions concerning the approval of rear marking plates for slow-moving vehicles (by

construction) and their trailers" (48 pages, in English)

Contents

This ministerial decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by ES


by the standard.

This standard applies to rear marking plates for vehicles of category M, N, O and T and for

mobile machinery, which, by construction, cannot move faster than 40 km/h. as defined in

annex 7.

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with UNECE Regulation No.69.

Last Date

For

Comment


62

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/IND/54

Country INDIA

Product

Electrical capacitors/A.C. motor capacitors/Power capacitors of self healing type for AC

power systems having a rated voltage upto 650V/Shunt capacitors of non-self healing type for

AC power systems having a rated voltage upto and including 650V

Title Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2015 (5 pages, in English)

Contents The Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2015

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from the date of circulation of the notification

63

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/JPN/519

Country JAPAN

Product Substances with probable effects on the central nervous system

Title

Designation of "Shitei Yakubutsu" (designated substances and plants), based on the provision

of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices,

Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetics

(hereinafter referred to as the "Act") (1960, Law No.145) (1 page, in English)

Contents Proposed Shitei Yakubutsu (designated five substances and one plant species), and their

proper uses designated under the Act.

Last Date

For

Comment

Not applicable

64

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1080


Product Posterior cervical screw systems. Medical equipment (ICS: 11.040)

Title Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of Posterior Cervical Screw Systems (7

pages, in English)

Contents

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is proposing to classify posterior

cervical screw systems into class II (special controls) and to continue to require premarket

notification to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. A

posterior cervical screw system is a prescription device used to provide immobilization and

stabilization in the cervical spine as an adjunct to spinal fusion surgery. The term "posterior

cervical screw systems" is used to distinguish these devices from currently classified pedicle

screw spinal systems cleared for use in other spinal regions.

Last Date

For

Comment

8 June 2016

65

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1081


Product Electric-powered vehicles. Protection against electric shock. Live working (ICS: 13.260),

Road vehicle systems (ICS: 43.040)

Title Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and

Electrical Shock Protection (30 pages, in English)

Contents

NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305,

"Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection," to adopt

various electrical safety requirements in Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13,

"Hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles." To expand the standard's performance requirements

beyond post-crash conditions, NHTSA proposes to adopt electrical safety requirements to

protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during everyday operation

of electric-powered vehicles. Also, NHTSA proposes to adopt an optional method of

meeting post-crash electrical safety requirements consistent with that set forth in GTR No.

13 involving use of physical barriers to prevent direct or indirect contact (by occupants or

emergency services personnel) with high voltage sources. Today's proposal would facilitate

the introduction of new technologies including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and 48 volt mild

hybrid technologies, and responds not only to GTR No. 13 but also to petitions for

rulemaking from Toyota Motor North America Inc. (Toyota) and the Auto Alliance

(Alliance).

Last Date

For

Comment

66

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1082


Product Motor vehicles. Road vehicle systems (ICS: 43.040)

Title Make Inoperative Exemptions; Vehicle Modifications To Accommodate People With

Disabilities, Roof Crush Resistance (6 pages, in English)

Contents

This NPRM proposes to amend 49 CFR part 595, subpart C, "Make Inoperative Exemptions,

Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People With Disabilities," to include a new

exemption relating to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for roof crush resistance.

The exemption would facilitate the mobility of physically disabled drivers and passengers.

This document responds to a petition from Autoregs Consulting, Inc. on behalf of The

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association.

Last Date

For

Comment

10 May 2016

67

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1083


Product Marine watercraft. Air quality (ICS 13.040), Shipbuilding and marine structures in general

(ICS 47.020)

Title Spark Ignition Marine Watercraft 2015 (18 pages, in English)

Contents Adopts five test procedures to be incorporated by reference. Sets more stringent evaporative

emission standards than those adopted by the U.S. EPA. Includes provisions for

certification, labelling, enforcement, and recall.

Last Date

For

Comment

17 February 2015

68

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/145

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No. 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES


Contents



This Standard applies to Uniform provisions concerning the approval of retro-reflective

markings for vehicles of category M, N and O.


Last Date

For

Comment


69

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/146

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating ES 7939/2015 "Uniform

provisions concerning the approval of reversing and maneuvering lamps for power-driven

vehicles and their trailers" (32 pages, in English)

Contents

This Ministerial decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by ES


by the Standard.

This Standard applies to:

a) Reversing lamps for vehicles of categories M, N, O, and T1

b) Manoeuvring lamps for vehicles of categories M and N


Last Date

For

Comment


70

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/147

Country EGYPT




Contents The Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with ES


This Standard applies to Uniform provisions concerning the approval of side-marker lamps

for motor vehicles and their trailers.


Last Date

For

Comment


71

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/JPN/520

Country JAPAN

Product Pharmaceutical products (HS: 30)

Title Partial amendment to the Minimum Requirements for Biological Products (1 page, in English)

Contents The Minimum Requirements for Biological Products is to be partially amended to add the

standard for two vaccine products and a blood product to be newly approved.

Last Date

For

Comment

21 March 2016

72

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/JPN/521

Country JAPAN

Product Pharmaceutical products (HS: 30)

Title Partial amendment to the Minimum Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals

Contents The Minimum Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals are to be partially amended to add

the standards for a radiopharmaceutical to be newly approved.

Last Date

For

Comment

21 March 2016

73

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KOR/631


Product Cosmetics

Title Proposed amendments to the "Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetic Act" (5 pages, in Korean)

Contents

Establish the labelling indications on the packaging of the cosmetics which is made by

mixing the manufactured or imported products depending on the needs of consumers.

The person who sells for the cosmetics includes the person who sells for cosmetics

which is made by mixing manufactured or imported products depending on the needs

of consumers.

Establish criteria about what is selling for the cosmetics which is made by mixing

manufactured or imported products depending on the needs of consumers.

Last Date

For

Comment


74

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KOR/632


Product Cosmetics

Title Proposed amendments to the "Regulation on Safety Standards etc. of Cosmetics" (8 pages, in

Korean)

Contents Establish the criteria for cocktailing action according to customer's demand

("customized cosmetics")

Add the new methods for "methanol" and "phthalates" [Annex 4]

Last Date

For

Comment


75

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KOR/633


Product Cosmetics

Title The regulation of barcode labelling and management in cosmetic products (7 pages, in

Korean)

Contents Deleted barcode printing position so manufacturers could decide the barcode location in

cosmetic labelling depending on the product properties

Last Date

For

Comment


76

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/148

Country EGYPT



7951/2015 "Uniform provisions concerning the approval of tank vehicles of categories n and o

with regard to rollover stability" (34 pages, in English)

Contents



This Standard applies to uniform provisions concerning the approval of tank vehicles of

categories N and O with regard to rollover stability.

This Standard complies with UNECE Regulation No. 111.

Last Date

For

Comment


77

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1089


Product Diesel particulate filters. Air quality (ICS: 13.040), Road vehicle systems (ICS: 43.040)

Title New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters (6 pages, in English)

Contents Addresses rules regarding aftermarket parts and incorporates by reference the document

California Evaluation Procedure for New Aftermarket Diesel Particulate Filters Intended as

Modified Parts for 2007 through 2009 Model Year On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines.

Last Date

For

Comment

18 April 2016

78

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1090


Product Plastic bags and plastic film. Packaging materials and accessories (ICS: 55.040), Sacks. Bags

(ICS: 55.080)

Title Plastic Bags and Plastic Film (3 pages, in English)

Contents Conforms the labeling requirements used in other states so that warning labels appear on one

side of certain plastic bags.

Last Date

For

Comment

25 March 2016

79

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/149

Country EGYPT




Contents



This Standard applies to Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles intended

for the carriage of dangerous goods with regard to their specific construction features.


Last Date

For

Comment


80

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/150

Country EGYPT


Title Ministerial Decree No 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating Egyptian Standard ES

7937/2015 "Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to

electromagnetic compatibility" (144 pages, in English)

Contents

This Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must comply with

ES7937/2015. Producers and importers are given a transitional period of twelve months.

This Standard applies to:

1. Vehicles of categories L, M, N and O with regard to electromagnetic compatibility

2. Components and separate technical units intended to be fitted in these vehicles with

the limitation given in paragraph 3.2.1. with regard to electromagnetic compatibility of

this standard

It is worth mentioning that this standard complies with UNECE Regulation No. 10.

Last Date

For

Comment


81

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/151

Country EGYPT


Title

Ministerial Decree No. 692/2015 (3 pages, in Arabic) mandating Egyptian Standard ES

7930/2015 “Uniform provisions concerning the approval of:

1. Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint

systems for occupants of power-driven vehicles

2. Vehicles equipped with safety-belts, safety-belt reminders, restraint systems, child

restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems and i-Size child restraint

systems" (114 pages, in English)

Contents

This Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by ES

7930/2015. A transitional period of twelve months is given to abide by the standard. This

standard applies to:

1.5. Vehicles of category M, N, O, L2, L4, L5, L6, L7 and T), with regard to the installation

of safety-belts and restraint systems which are intended for separate use, i.e. as individual

fittings, by persons of adult build occupying forward-facing, rearward-facing and

side-facing seats

1.6. Safety-belts and restraint systems which are intended for separate use, i.e. as individual

fittings, by persons of adult build occupying forward-facing, rearward-facing and side-

facing seats, and are designed for installation in vehicles of category M, N, O, L2, L4, L5, L6,

L7 and T)

1.7. Vehicles of category M1 and N1 with regard to the installation of child restraint systems

and ISOFIX child restraint systems

1.8. Vehicles of categories M1 with regard to safety belt reminder

1.9. At the request of the manufacturer, it also applies to the installation of child restraint

systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems designated for installation in vehicles of

categories M2 and M3.

1.10. At the request of the manufacturer, it also applies to safety-belts designated for

installation on side-facing seats in vehicles of category M3 (Class II, III or B)

1.11. At the request of the manufacturer, it also applies to installing i-size child restraint

systems, in case i-size seating positions are defined by the vehicle manufacturer


Last Date

For

Comment


82

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/EGY/152

Country EGYPT

Product Vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances

Title

Ministerial Decree No. 691/2015 (1 page, in Arabic) giving a six month transitional period to

abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 904/2015 "Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water–suction cleaning appliances"

(29 pages, in Arabic)

Contents

This Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and importers must abide by ES

904/2015, the earlier version of which was already mandated. Producers and importers are

given a transitional period of six months.

This standard applies to vacuum cleaners and water- suction cleaning appliances.

Worth mentioning is that this standard complies with IEC 60335-2-2.

Last Date

For

Comment


83

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/889

Country ISRAEL

Product Domestic gas appliances (HS: 7321; ICS: 97.040.20)

Title SI 907 part 2 – Domestic gas appliances for baking, cooking and grilling: Safety – Appliances

having forced-convection ovens and/or grills (21 pages, in English; 6 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 907 part 2 dealing with domestic gas appliances. This

draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 30-1-2: 2008. The major differences

between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follow:

Extends the list of appliances which are not included in this standard's scope

(paragraph 1)

Amends the list of normative references (paragraph 2)

Adds a new warning to the instruction for use and maintenance (paragraph 8.3.3)

Both the old standard and the new revised standard will apply for a period of 12 months after

publication in Israel Official Gazette. During this time domestic gas appliances could be

tested according to both editions.

Last Date

For

Comment


84

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/890

Country ISRAEL

Product Terrazzo floor tiles (HS: 680210, 6810; ICS: 91.100.30)

Title SI 6 – Terrazzo floor tiles (88 pages, in English; 18 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

The following paragraphs of the existing Mandatory Standard, SI 6 ,dealing with terrazzo

floor tiles, shall be declared voluntary:

The standard's scope

Paragraph 4.1.3 – Aggregates

Paragraph 4.2.4.2 – Breaking strength requirements

Paragraph 4.2.4.3 – Breaking load requirements

Paragraph 4.2.4.4 – Abrasion

Paragraph 4.2.5 – Slip resistance

Paragraph 7 – Packaging labelling

These requirements are not in line with the mandatory standards objectives to protect public

health, public safety or the environment and therefore the Commissioner of

Standardization had decided to declaration them as voluntary.

Last Date

For

Comment


85

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1084


Product Commercial packaged boilers. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical

appliances; parts thereof (HS: 84). Test conditions and procedures in general (ICS: 19.020),

Burners. Boilers (ICS: 27.060)

Title Energy Conservation Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test

Procedures for Commercial Packaged Boilers (39 pages, in English)

Contents

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend the test procedure and applicable

definitions for commercial packaged boilers, as well as modify the sampling plans for

commercial packaged boilers in its regulations pertaining to energy efficiency programs for

certain programs for commercial and industrial equipment. This rulemaking will fulfill

DOE's statutory obligations to make its test procedure consistent with the applicable

industry test procedure and to review its test procedures for covered equipment at least once

every seven years. In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR), DOE proposes to

incorporate by reference certain sections of the American National Standards Institute

(ANSI)/Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Standard 1500,

"2015 Standard for Performance Rating of Commercial Space Heating Boilers," and, in

addition, incorporate amendments that clarify the coverage for field-constructed commercial

packaged boilers and the applicability of DOE's test procedure and standards for this

category of commercial packaged boilers, provide an optional field test for commercial

packaged boilers with fuel input rate greater than 5,000,000 Btu/h, provide a conversion

method to calculate thermal efficiency based on combustion efficiency testing for steam

commercial packaged boilers with fuel input rate greater than 5,000,000 Btu/h, modify the

inlet and outlet water temperatures during tests of hot water commercial packaged boilers,

establish limits on the ambient temperature and relative humidity conditions during testing,

modify setup and instrumentation requirements to remove ambiguity, and standardize

terminology and provisions for "fuel input rate." This NOPR also announces a public

meeting to discuss and invite comments, data, and information about the issues and

proposed amendments presented in this test procedure rulemaking for commercial packaged

boilers.

Last Date

For

Comment

31 May 2016

86

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1085


Product General service lamps- Lamps (HS: 851310). Test conditions and procedures in general (ICS:

19.020), Lamps and related equipment (ICS: 29.140)

Title Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Certain Categories of General Service

Lamps (10 pages, in English)

Contents The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish test procedures for certain

categories of general service lamps (GSLs) to support the ongoing energy conservation

standards rulemaking. Specifically, this rulemaking proposes new test procedures for

determining the initial lumen output, input power, lamp efficacy, power factor, and standby

mode power of GSLs that are not integrated light emitting diode (LED) lamps, compact

florescent lamps (CFLs), or general service incandescent lamps (GSILs). DOE is also

proposing clarifying references to the existing lamp test procedures and sampling plans for

determining the represented values of integrated LED lamps, CFLs, and GSILs.

Last Date

For

Comment

18 April 2016

87

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KGZ/45

Country KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Product Machines and equipment

Title Technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) – Safety of Machines and

Equipment – TR CU 010/2011 (28 pages, in Russian)

Contents

This technical regulation establishes uniform mandatory requirements for free circulation of

machines and equipment within the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. It sets

minimum technical requirements to be complied with in the course of designing, manufacture,

use, storage and utilization of machines and equipment.

Last Date

For

Comment


88

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KGZ/46


Product Wheeled or track type tractors used in agriculture and forestry, trailers and tractor components

Title Technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) – Safety of tractors and trailers

for Agriculture and Forestry – TR CU 031/2012 (14 pages, in Russian)

Contents This technical regulation covers newly manufactured or imported wheeled or track type

tractors and trailers being placed for free circulation within the customs territory of the

Eurasian Economic Union

Last Date

For

No comments can be handled as this technical regulation was enforced before Kyrgyz

Republic has joined the EAEU

Comment

89

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KGZ/47


Product Electric and non-electric equipment, including Ex-Component, which is used to work in

explosion prone environment

Title Technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) – Safety of Equipment to

Work in Explosion Prone Environment – TR CU 012/2011 (25 pages, in Russian)

Contents This technical regulation establishes uniform mandatory requirements for free circulation of

equipment to be used in explosion prone environment.

Last Date

For

Comment

No comments can be handled as this technical regulation enforced prior the accession of the

Kyrgyz Republic to the EAEU.

90

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/MYS/68

Country MALAYSIA

Product Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment include base stations/repeater stations, mobile stations

and handheld terminals, which are intended for voice and/or data communication

(ICS: 33.060)

Title Specification for Land Mobile Radio Equipment (First Revision) (18 pages, in English)

Contents

This document defines the minimum technical requirements for radio equipment to be used

in LMR services and will be used for the compliance approval (type approval) process.

LMR equipment includes base stations/repeater stations, mobile stations and handheld

terminals, which are intended for voice and/or data communication. LMR equipment shall

use constant envelope angle modulation with 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz channel spacing for

analogue system.

Last Date

For

Comment


91

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/TPKM/230

Country TAIWAN

Product Food for human consumption

Title Draft Regulations Governing the Product Names and Labelling of Prepackaged Butter, Cream,

Margarine and Related Products (2 pages, in English; 1 page, in Chinese)

Contents

Based on the provisions of subparagraph 10 of paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the Act

Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, the MOHW proposes to announce the labelling

requirements for prepackaged butter, cream, margarine and related products to offer

consumers the right of choice.

Last Date

For

Comment


92

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/UGA/532

Country UGANDA

Product Nuts (ICS: 21.060.20), Oilseeds (ICS: 67.200.20)

Title DUS 1636:2016, Shea nut – Specification (14 pages, in English)

Contents

This standard specifies the quality requirements, methods of sampling and testing for

sheanut / kernel originating from fruits of the tree Vitellaria paradoxa Cf Gaertn of the

family Sapotaceae which is processed into fat / oil and other products destined for human

use.

Last Date

For

Comment


93

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/UGA/533

Country UGANDA

Product Shea butter

Title DUS 1635: 2016, Shea butter – Specification (14 pages, in English)

Contents This Draft Uganda standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for

shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) derived from the kernels of the nut of Bassia (or

Butyrosylarmum) Parkij.

Last Date

For 60 days from notification

Comment

94

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1086


Product Video navigation devices. Telecommunication terminal equipment (ICS: 33.050), Mobile

services (ICS: 33.070)

Title Expanding Consumers' Video Navigation Choices; Commercial Availability of Navigation

Devices (20 pages, in English)

Contents

In this document, we propose new rules to empower consumers to choose how they wish to

access the multichannel video programming to which they subscribe, and promote

innovation in the display, selection, and use of this programming and of other video

programming available to consumers. We take steps to fulfill our obligation under section

629 of the Communications Act to assure a commercial market for devices that can access

multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video

programming systems. We propose rules intended to allow consumer electronics

manufacturers, innovators, and other developers to build devices or software solutions that

can navigate the universe of multichannel video programming with a competitive user

interface. We also seek comment on outstanding issues related to our CableCARD rules.

Last Date

For

Comment

15 April 2016

95

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1087


Product Nuclear power plant components. Nuclear energy engineering (ICS: 27.120)

Title Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Code Cases (19 pages, in English)

Contents

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to

incorporate by reference proposed revisions of three regulatory guides (RGs) which would

approve new, revised, and reaffirmed Code Cases published by the American Society of

Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This proposed action would allow nuclear power plant

licensees, and applicants for construction permits, operating licenses, combined licenses,

standard design certifications, standard design approvals and manufacturing licenses, to use

the Code Cases listed in these draft RGs as alternatives to engineering standards for the

construction, inservice inspection, and inservice testing of nuclear power plant components.

These engineering standards are set forth in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and

ASME Operations and Maintenance Codes, which are currently incorporated by reference

into the NRC's regulations. The NRC is requesting comments on this proposed rule and on

the draft versions of the three RGs proposed to be incorporated by reference. The NRC is

also making available a related draft RG that lists Code Cases that the NRC has not

approved for use. This draft RG will not be incorporated by reference into the NRC's

regulations.

Last Date

For

Comment

16 May 2016

96

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1088


Product Electronic cigarette substance. Tobacco, tobacco products and related equipment

(ICS: 65.160)

Title Electronic-Cigarette Substance Standards (6 pages, in English)

Contents The amendments are intended to clarify requirements of the rule and also to alleviate some

of the fiscal burden the rule could impose on Utah small businesses.

Last Date

For

Comment

31 March 2016

97

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/195

Country SOUTH AFRICA

Product Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangos teens, fresh or dried

(HS: 0804). Fruits. Vegetables (ICS: 67.080)

Title Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packaging and Marking of Pineapples intended for the

sale in the Republic of South Africa (13 pages, in English)

Contents The draft Regulations prescribe specifications relating to the grading / classification,

standards for classes, marking, packaging, sampling procedures and methods of inspection

for pineapples.

Last Date

For

Comment


98 TBT

Notification G/TBT/N/ZAF/196

No


Product Hot water storage tanks for domestic use. Water heating equipment (ICS: 91.140.65)

Title Compulsory Specification for Hot Water Storage Tanks for Domestic Use (8 pages, in

English)

Contents 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.

Last Date

For

Comment


99

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/197


Product

Flexible cords for electrical appliances. Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire,

cable (including co- axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted

with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not

assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors. (HS: 8544). Electrical wires and

cables (ICS: 29.060)

Title The Compulsory Specification for Flexible Cords for Electrical Appliances (2 pages, in

English)

Contents Amendment to the compulsory specification for flexible cords for electrical appliances

Last Date

For

Comment

16 May 2016

100

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/198


Product

Electrical motor-operated or magnetically driven hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn

and garden machinery, with the following attributes:

Maximum rated voltage not exceeding 250 V single phase a.c

Maximum rated voltage not exceeding 480 V three phase a.c; and

Maximum rated input not exceeding 4000 W

Other equipment (HS: 851180)Electric tools (ICS: 25.140.20)

Title Compulsory specification covers safety of electrical motor-operated or magnetically driven

hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery (VC 9105) (7 pages, in

English)

Contents This compulsory specication covers safety requirements for electric power tools such as han

held tools, transportable tools, lawn and garden tools.

Last Date

For

Comment


101

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/199


Product Low voltage switchgear and controlgear (ICS: 29.130.20)

Title VC 8035, Compulsory Specification for earth leakage protection devices (6 pages, in English)

Contents

Earth leakage protection devices, the main contacts of which are intended to be connected to

circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.; rated

currents not exceeding 125A and a rated earth leakage not exceeding a tripping current of

30Ma.

Last Date

For

Comment


102

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/200


Product Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. (HS: 8702),

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. (HS 8704), – Vehicles: (HS: 87091). Road vehicles

in general (ICS: 43.020)

Title Proposed amendment to the compulsory specification motor vehicles of category M2/M3

(VC8023) (19 pages, in English)

Contents This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M2 and

M3, and minibuses, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or

adapted for operation on a public road.

Last Date

For

Comment


103

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/201


Product Food technology (Vocabularies) (ICS: 01.040.67)

Title Proposed compulsory specification for live lobsters (9 pages, in English)

Contents

This amendment requires that live lobsters, for human consumption, which are to be offered

for sale, comply with this compulsory specification and the requirements of the South

African National Standard (SANS) 1680 that applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing,

conveyance and quality of live lobsters, rock lobsters, spiny lobsters and slipper lobsters

(hereafter referred to as lobsters). It also details hygiene requirements for the product and for

the packing facility employees.

Last Date

For

Comment


104

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/202


Product Sub-tariff heading 4011.10 – Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and

racing cars). Road vehicles engineering (ICS: 43)

Title Proposed amendment to the Compulsory Specification for Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars

and their trailers – R 215 of 03 March 2016 – VC 8056 (3 pages, in English)

Contents This specification applies to pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailers.

Last Date

For

Comment


105

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ZAF/203


Product Of a kind used on buses or lorries (HS 401120). Road vehicles in general (ICS 43.020)

Title Proposed amendment to the Compulsory Specification for pneumatic tyres for commercial

vehicles and their trailers (3 pages, in English)

Contents This specification applies to pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers.

Last Date

For

Comment


106

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1094


Product White space devices. Telecommunication systems (ICS: 33.040), Radiocommunications (ICS:

33.060), Mobile services (ICS: 33.070)

Title Unlicensed White Space Devices (7 pages, in English)

Contents

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to

amend its rules to improve the quality of the geographic location and other data submitted

for fixed white space devices operating on unused frequencies in the TV Bands and, in the

future, the 600 MHz Band for wireless services. The proposed rules would eliminate the

professional installer option for fixed white space devices and require that each fixed white

space device incorporate a geo-location capability to determine its location, and would

provide options to accommodate fixed white space device installations in locations where an

internal geo-location capability is not able to provide this information. These proposals will

improve the accuracy and reliability of the fixed white space device data recorded in the

white space databases and assure that the potential to cause interference to protected services

is minimized.

Last Date

For

Comment

6 May 2016

107

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/THA/478

Country THAILAND

Product Lubricating oil (ICS: 75.100)

Title Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Two-Stroke Gasoline Engine Lubricating Oil (TIS 1040-

25xx) (7 pages, in Thai)

Contents

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 1040-

2541(1998) Two-stroke gasoline engine lubricating oil, and replace it with TIS 1040-25xx

as a mandatory. This draft standard covers only lubricating oil for two-stroke gasoline

engine intended for use in road vehicle. It specifies quality grades, requirements, packaging,

marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity, and testing.

Last Date


Comment

108

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1091


Product Amusement devices. Equipment for entertainment (ICS: 97.200)

Title Amusement Devices (3 pages, in English)

Contents Clarifies existing provisions, updates requirements with best practices and known safety

concerns, and ensures responsiveness and accountability.53

Last Date

For

Comment

14 March 2016

109

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1092


Product Powdered gloves. Medical equipment (ICS: 11.040)

Title Banned Devices; Proposal To Ban Powdered Surgeon's Gloves, Powdered Patient

Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for Lubricating a Surgeon's Glove (16 pages, in

English)

Contents

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that Powdered

Surgeon's Gloves, Powdered Patient Examination Gloves, and Absorbable Powder for

Lubricating a Surgeon's Glove present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or

injury and that the risk cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling or a change in labeling.

Consequently, FDA is proposing these devices be banned.

Last Date

For

Comment

20 June 2016

110

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1093


Product Adult wearing apparel. Clothes (ICS: 61.020)

Title Statement of Policy on Enforcement Discretion Regarding General Conformity Certificates

for Adult Wearing Apparel Exempt From Testing (2 pages, in English)

Contents

The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") has approved a Statement of Policy

regarding the CPSC's enforcement of the requirement for a general conformity assessment

certificate ("GCC") with respect to adult wearing apparel that is exempt from testing under

the CPSC's clothing flammability standard.

Last Date

For

Comment

None

111

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/891

Country ISRAEL

Product

Slabs for stairs surfacing (HS: 68022, 68029, 681019; ICS: 91.060.30, 91.100.15)

Title SI 1554 part 1 – Slabs for stairs surfacing: Slabs of terrazzo or of concrete covered with

terrazzo (20 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents The existing Mandatory Standard, SI 1554 part 1, dealing with terrazzo slabs for stairs

surfacing, shall be declared voluntary.

Last Date

For

Comment


112

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/892

Country ISRAEL

Product Slabs for stairs surfacing (HS: 68022, 68029, 681019; ICS: 91.060.30, 91.100.15)

Title SI 1554 part 2 – Slabs for stairs surfacing: Natural stone slabs (19 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents The existing Mandatory Standard, SI 1554 part 2, dealing with natural stone slabs for stairs

surfacing, shall be declared voluntary.

Last Date

For

Comment


113

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/893

Country ISRAEL

Product Chemicals for purification of water – Sodium hypochlorite (HS: 282911, ICS: 71.100.80)

Title SI 5438 part 3 – Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human

consumption: Sodium hypochlorite (7 pages, in Hebrew; 39 pages, in English)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 3, dealing with sodium hypochlorite used as

a chemical for purification of water. This draft standard revision adopts the European

Standard EN 901: May 2013 and changes the packaging, labelling, marking, storing and

transporting requirements to comply with Israel Mandatory standards SI 2302 parts 1 and 2

instead of the European legislation.

Last Date

For

Comment


114

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/894

Country ISRAEL

Product Chemicals for purification of water – Fluorosilicic acid (Hexafluorosilicic acid) (HS: 2826;

ICS: 71.100.80)


consumption: Fluorosilicic acid (Hexafluorosilicic acid) (22 pages, in English; 8 pages, in

Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 4, dealing with fluorosilicic acid

(Hexafluorosilicic acid) used as a chemical for purification of water. This draft standard

revision adopts the European Standard EN 12175: May 2013 and changes the packaging,

labelling, marking, storing and transporting requirements to comply with Israel Mandatory

Standards SI 2302 parts 1 and 2 instead of the European legislation.

Last Date

For

Comment


115

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/895

Country ISRAEL

Product Chemicals for purification of water – Chlorine (HS: 280110; ICS: 71.100.80)


consumption: Chlorine (23 pages, in English; 7 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 2, dealing with chlorine as a chemical

used for purification of water. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN

739: June 2009. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft


Removes the requirement for mercury (Hg)

Remark A of Table 1 does not apply

Last Date

For

Comment


116

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/896

Country ISRAEL

Product Chemicals for purification of water – Virgin granular activated carbon (HS: 380210;

ICS: 71.100.80)


consumption: Virgin granular activated carbon (21 pages, in English; 8 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 13, dealing with virgin granular activated

carbon used as a chemical for purification of water. This draft standard revision adopts the

European Standard EN 12915-1: March 2009. The major differences between the old version

and this new revised draft standard are as follow:

Adds to paragraph 5.2 a new requirement that the particle size distribution shall be

determined on samples taken at the point of manufacture

Changes the packaging, labelling, marking, storing and transporting requirements

to comply with Israel Mandatory Standards SI 2302 parts 1 and 2 instead of the

European legislation

Last Date

For

Comment


117

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/897

Country ISRAEL

Product Sharps containers (ICS: 11.040.99)

Title SI 23907 – Sharps injury protection – Requirements and test methods – Sharps containers (15

pages, in English; 5 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 4501, dealing with the requirements and test methods

for sharps containers. This draft standard revision adopts the International Standard ISO 23907

– First edition: 2012-09-01. The major differences between the old version and this new

revised draft standard are as follow:

Adds to the standard's scope also pocket collectors (sharps containers with total

capacity equal or less than 0.75 l)

Adds new safety requirements

Adds a requirement that the sharps containers shall be transported inside special bins

Allows inserting absorbing materials into the sharps containers

Last Date

For

Comment


118

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/898

Country ISRAEL

Product Fire detection systems (HS: 853110; ICS: 13.220.20, 13.220.50)

Title SI 1220 part 10 – Fire detection systems: Audible signal appliances (81 pages, in English; 7

pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 1220 part 10, dealing with audible signal fire

detectors. This draft standard revision adopts the American Standard ANSI/UL 464 – Ninth

edition: August 14, 2009 including all its updates till April 2012. The major technical

change included in this new revised draft standard is the addition of new requirements of low

frequency alarm notification, introduced in paragraph 24 (Audibility test).

Last Date

For

Comment


119

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/899

Country ISRAEL

Product Hand propelled wheelchairs (HS: 8713, ICS: 11.180.10)

Title SI 1279 part 1 – Wheelchairs: Hand propelled chairs (94 pages, in English; 10 pages, in

Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 1279 part 10, dealing with hand propelled

wheelchairs. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 12183 as

follows: Until 28 February, 2017 this standard will allow compliance with both September

2009 edition and March 2014 edition, including Israel national deviation as appears in the

standard's Hebrew section. From 1 March, 2017 this standard will allow compliance only with

EN 12183: March 2014, including Israel national deviation as appears in the standard's

Hebrew section. In addition the requirements for wheelchairs designed for users over 114 kg

will enter into force 1 year after publication in Israel Official Gazette.

The major changes included in this new draft standard revision are those introduced in the

adopted European standards and that are detailed in its informative Annex E.

Last Date

For

Comment


120

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/900

Country ISRAEL

Product Halwa (HS: 120740, 170490; ICS: 67.180.10)

Title SI 7309 – Halwa (2 pages, in English; 9 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 38, dealing with Halwa, to be replaced with SI 7309.

This draft standard revision adopts the Codex Standard 309R – 2011. The major differences

between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follow:

Expends the standard's scope to include also Halwa made from whole sesame tahena

Adds a minimal requirement for sesame oil

Updates the microbiological requirements

Last Date

For

Comment


121

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/901

Country ISRAEL

Product Gas burning water heaters (HS: 732181, 8403, 841911; ICS: 91.140.65)

Title SI 1296 part 1 – Domestic gas burning water heaters: Storage heaters (136 pages, in English;

15 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 1296 part 1, dealing with storage gas burning water

heaters. This draft standard revision adopts both the European Standard EN 89: October

1999 and its amendments A1: Oct. 1999, A2: Aug. 2000, A3: Oct. 2006 and A4: Nov. 2006,

as well as the American-Canadian Standards ANSI Z 21.10.1-2013/CSA 4.1-2013 and

ANSI Z 21.10.3-2013/CSA 4.3-2013, and allows compliance with either of them.

The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as

follows:

Adopts an updated version of the American-Canadian Standards.

Removes Israel national requirement relating to the pentane resistance of the

elastomeric materials and therefore deletes the following related

paragraphs: paragraph 7.19 (relating to the European Standard) and paragraphs 1.3.11

and 4.2.11 (relating to the American-Canadian Standards).

Last Date

For

Comment


122

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/ISR/902

Country ISRAEL

Product Gas burning water heaters (HS: 732181, 8403, 841911; ICS: 91.140.65)

Title SI 1296 part 3 – Domestic gas burning water heaters: Central heating boilers - Type B boilers

fitted with atmospheric burners of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW (260 pages, in

English; 7 pages, in Hebrew)

Contents

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 1296 part 3, dealing with gas burning water heaters.

This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 297: May 1994 and its

amendments – A2: May 1996, AC: Jun. 2006, A3: Oct. 1996, A4: Oct. 2004, A5: Jun. 1998

and A6: Mar. 2006. The major difference between the old standard and this new revised draft

standard is the removal of Israel national requirement relating to the pentane resistance of the

parts made from elastomeric materials and therefore deletes paragraph 4.15 (relating to the

European Standard) and Annex A.

Last Date

For

Comment


123

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/KOR/634

Country REPUBLIC OF KORE

Product Mobile telecommunications radio equipment

Title Partly revision draft of Technical Requirements for the Radio Equipment for

Telecommunications Service (8 pages, in Korean)

Contents In the frequency band of 753MHz ~ 771MHz, unwanted emission and adjacent channel

selectivity of base station are added.

Last Date


Comment

124

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/CZE/192

Country CZECH

Product

Packaging for the transport, storage, or disposal of radioactive or fissile material

A special-form radioactive material and a low-dispersible radioactive material subject

to type approval

Radioactive or fissile material subject to a transport licence

Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology (ICS 27.120.30), Other standards related to

nuclear energy (ICS 27.120.99)

Title Draft implementing decree concerning the type approval of some products in the field of

peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and ionising radiation and the transport of a radioactive

or fissile material (121 pages, in English; 122 pages, in Czech)

Contents

The draft implementing decree, following authorisation in the new Atomic Act, stipulates

the following in particular:

rules for specifying radioactive or fissile material subject to a transport licence, their

classification, and requirements they must meet

technical requirements for specifying a packaging for the transport of radioactive or

fissile material, and requirements imposed on it requirements regarding the content of

documentation for the transport licence of a radioactive or fissile material

technical and organisational conditions of transport and shipping of a radioactive or

fissile material

requirements regarding the content, language and availability of documentation

required for the transport and shipping of a radioactive or fissile material

the manner of marking, appearance and manner of use of safety labels for labelling a

radioactive package, vehicle used for its transport, and a freight container

type approval of packaging for the transport, storage or disposal of radioactive or

fissile material, type approval of a special-form radioactive material and a low-

dispersible radioactive material

The draft of the new Atomic Act contains a mutual recognition clause.

Last Date

For

Comment


125

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/USA/1095


Product Tuna products. Fishing and fish breeding (ICS: 65.150), Processes in the food industry (ICS:

67.020), Meat, meat products and other animal produce (ICS: 67.120)

Title Enhanced Document Requirements and Captain Training Requirements To Support Use of the

Dolphin Safe Label on Tuna Products (6 pages, in English)

Contents

NMFS issues this interim final rule to revise regulations implementing the Dolphin

Protection Consumer Information Act (DPCIA) to enhance the requirements for

documentation that demonstrates the accuracy of dolphin-safe labels on tuna products. This

interim final rule: (1) modifies the provisions of the regulations (referred to hereafter as the

"determination provisions") under which the NMFS Assistant Administrator (Assistant

Administrator) may require proof of an observer certification if the Assistant Administrator

determines that a fishery has a regular and significant association between dolphins and tuna

and/or has a regular and significant mortality or serious injury of dolphins, to apply equally

to purse seine and other gear-type tuna fisheries; (2) provides that a government certificate

validating the catch documentation, segregation, and chain of custody may be required for

tuna produced from a fishery about which the Assistant Administrator has made a

determination under the determination provisions; (3) restructures NOAA regulations such

that they now provide for one straightforward certification regarding intentional deployment

and mortality/serious injury for all fisheries that produce tuna that is potentially eligible for

the dolphin-safe label; (4) modifies the Fisheries Certificate of Origin (FCO) to require

captains to complete a training for certifications that must accompany the FCO; (5) enhances

chain of custody tracking requirements for tuna and tuna product; and (6) makes several

non-substantive modifications to the regulations. This interim final rule brings the United

States into compliance with its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization

(WTO).

Last Date

For

Comment

22 April 2016

126

TBT

Notification

No

G/TBT/N/VNM/79

Country VEETNAM

Product Chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants

Title Draft Decree regulating the management of chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants used in

households and medical (27 pages, in Vietnamese)

Contents

This draft Decree regulates the management of chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants used

in households and medical, including production conditions; marketing authorization and

export and import of chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants.

Among other things, under this draft Decree, the labelling, packaging and transportation of

chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants shall satisfy specific requirements, as being regulated

correspondingly in Article 28. Labelling chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants, Article 29.

Packaging chemicals, insecticides and disinfectants and Article 30. Transporting chemicals,

insecticides and disinfectants.

Last Date

For

Comment

60 days from date of notification

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