WTO
TBT NOTIFICATIONS
Issue No. 4 FEBRUARY 2009
Cadangan Peraturan Kerajaan Asing
(Proposed Foreign Government Regulations)
Maklumat mengenai cadangan keperluan peraturan dan persijilan negara asing telah
diterima oleh “WTO TBT Enquiry Point (Malaysia)”, Jabatan Pengurusan Standard,
SIRIM Berhad. Notifikasi-notifikasi ini dikeluarkan oleh negara-negara ahli yang
menandatangani perjanjian WTO mengenai halangan teknikal kepada perdagangan.
Sebagai negara ahli, pengeksport Malaysia perlu mengkaji cadangan peraturan
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tersebut sekiranya keperluan baru itu menghalang perdagangan secara tidak
berpatutan. Ulasan yang lewat diterima masih boleh dipertimbangkan sekiranya
diterima tidak lama selepas tarikh akhir untuk ulasan. Salinan teks penuh peraturan-
peraturan tersebut akan didapatkan oleh Jabatan Pengurusan Standard sekiranya ada
permintaan. Sila nyatakan nombor TBT dalam permintaan anda untuk memudahkan
urusan.
(Information on proposed foreign technical regulations and certification requirements have been
received by the WTO TBT Enquiry Point (Malaysia), Standards Management Department of SIRIM
Berhad. These notifications are provided by the Governments that have signed the WTO
Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade. As Malaysia is a signatory to this Agreement,
Malaysian exporters may review the proposed regulations and forward their comments for
consideration by the governments concerned if it is believed the new requirements will
unjustifiably impede trade. Even late comments, if received soon after the final comment date,
may still be considered.
Copies of the full text of these regulations will be obtained by the Standards Management
Department on request. (To expedite matters, please specify the TBT number in your request.)
HIGHLIGHTS
COUNTRY TITLE ISSUED DATE NOTIF. NO.
BAHRAIN Butter 24 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/87
Cheese 24 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/88
Feeds – Fish Meal 24 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/89
Frozen Raw Squid 24 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/90
Plums 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/91
Vinegar 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/92
Sugar Cane Syrup 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/93
Blend Of Skimmed Milk And 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/94
Vegetable Fat In Powdered
Form
Blend Of Evaporated 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/95
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Skimmed Milk And
Vegetable Fat
Dairy And Dairy Products – 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/96
Pasteurized Camel Milk
Liquorice Root 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/97
Hard Candy 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/98
Soft Candy 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/99
Dehydrated Potatoes 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/100
Dried Figs 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/101
Dried Prunes 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/102
Frozen Okra 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/103
Peaches And Nectarines 25 February 2009 G/TBT/N/BHR/104
CANADA Radiocommunications 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/CAN/258
Equipment
CENTRAL AFRICAN Wildlife 13 February 2009 G/TBT/N/CAF/7
REPUBLIC Mining Products 16 February 2009 G/TBT/N/CAF/8
Certain Basic Commodities 13 February 2009 G/TBT/N/CAF/9
CHILE Food Products 19 January 2009 G/TBT/N/CHL/86
Food Products 16 February 2009 G/TBT/N/CHL/88
ESTONIA Labelling (Alcohol) 20 February 2009 G/TBT/N/EST/4
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Short-Range Commu- 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/EEC/251
nication Devices
Wine, Grapevine Products 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/EEC/252
And Oenological Practices
Lamps Oils And Grill Lighter 27 February 2009 G/TBT/N/EEC/253
Fluids
FRANCE Processing Aids Used In The 5 February 2009 G/TBT/N/FRA/96
Manufacture Of Certain
Foods
INDONESIA Hot Rolled Sheet And Coil 23 February 2009 G/TBT/N/IDN/23
Steel For Gas Cylinder
Zinc Aluminium – Coated 24 February 2009 G/TBT/N/IDN/24
Sheet And Coil Sheet
Melamine Products – Food 27 February 2009 G/TBT/N/IDN/25
And Drink Appliances
ISRAEL Vacuum Cleaner And 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/260
Water-Suction Cleaning
Appliances
Electric Irons 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/261
Dishwashers 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/262
Washing Machines 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/263
Electric grills, Toasters And 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/264
Similar Portable Cooking
Appliances
Kitchen Machines 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/265
Electric Blankets, Pads, 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/266
Clothing And Similar Flexible
Heating Appliances
Skin And Hair Care 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/267
Microwave Ovens Including 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/268
Combination Microwave
Ovens
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Sewing Machines 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/269
Room Heaters 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/270
Instantaneous Water 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/271
Heaters
Portable Heating Tools And 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/272
Similar Appliances
Portable Immersion Heaters 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/273
Electric Fans 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/274
Lighters 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/275
Clay Roofing Tiles 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/276
Concrete Roofing Tiles 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/277
Gas Meters 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ISR/278
KUWAIT GCC Guide For Approved 20 February 2009 G/TBT/N/KWT/19
Bodies
MEXICO Medicines 10 February 2009 G/TBT/N/MEX/167
OMAN Hard Candy 19 February 2009 G/TBT/N/OMN/55
Soft Candy 19 February 2009 G/TBT/N/OMN/56
Blend Of Evaporated 19 February 2009 G/TBT/N/OMN/57
Skimmed Milk And
Vegetable Fat
Blend Of Evaporated 19 February 2009 G/TBT/N/OMN/58
Skimmed Milk And
Vegetable Fat In Powdered
Form
REPUBLIC OF COSTA Pesticides In Plants 16 February 2009 G/TBT/N/CRI/87
RICA
REPUBLIC OF KOREA Certifying Organic 17 February 2009 G/TBT/N/KOR/204
Processed Foods
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Canned Foul Medames 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ARE/18
Canned Mushroom 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ARE/19
Preserved Grape Left 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ARE/20
Sugar Cane Syrup 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ARE/21
Liquorice Root 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ARE/22
Pasteurized Camel Milk 18 February 2009 G/TBT/N/ARE/23
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BAHRAIN waterproof, clean, have not been
previously used and do not affect the
1. Butter quality characteristics of the product. It
also describes label requirements such as
This draft technical regulation specifies : quality grade of the product (first or
the requirements stated in the Gulf second), production and expiration date
standard (GSO) " Butter " under clauses 7 in non-coded manner, chemical
and 8 (packaging and labelling) as characteristics including crude protein,
mandatory requirements. It specifies as crude fat, crude ash, calcium and
follows: phosphorous content, etc. (11 pages, in
• Containers shall be made of hygienic, Arabic and 9 pages, in English)
clean, non-toxic or harmful materials G/TBT Notification Number :
which are impermeable to light. G/TBT/N/BHR/89
Containers shall not cause any change Final date for comments: 60 days from
to the properties of the product. the notification date
• The product shall be packed in such a Proposed date of entry into force: To be
way as to prevent any contamination. determined
It also describes label requirements such
as : type of butter (salted or non-salted), 4. Frozen Raw Squid
name of food additives, the conditions of
product storage (chilled or frozen), This draft technical regulation specifies
percentage of fat, milk solid non-fats and the requirements stated in the Gulf
moisture, etc. (7 pages in Arabic and 5 standard (GSO) " Frozen Raw Squid "
pages in English) under clauses 8 and 10 (packaging and
G/TBT Notification Number : labeling) as mandatory requirements. It
G/TBT/N/BHR/87 describes label requirements such as :
Final date for comments: 60 days from name of the species and style of the
the notification date product, date of freezing and expiration
Proposed date of entry into force: To be in a legible non coded manner (month-
determined year), net weight of the product without
thin ice-layer coating (glazing), etc. (11
2. Cheese pages, in Arabic and 8 pages, in English)
G/TBT Notification Number :
This draft technical regulation specifies G/TBT/N/BHR/90
the requirements stated in the Gulf Final date for comments: 60 days from
standard (GSO) " General standard for the notification date
Cheese " under clause 11 (labeling) as Proposed date of entry into force: To be
mandatory requirements. It describes determined
label requirements such as: name of the
product, fat content in milk, etc. (13 5. Plums
pages, in Arabic)
G/TBT Notification Number : This draft technical regulation specifies
G/TBT/N/BHR/88 the requirements stated in the Gulf
Final date for comments: 60 days from Standard (GSO) "Plums" under clauses 6
the notification date and 9 (packaging and labelling) as
Proposed date of entry into force: To be mandatory requirements. It also
determined describes label requirements such as:
name of the product, class, net weight,
3. Feeds – Fish Meal name and address of packer or
dispatcher, etc. (11 pages, in Arabic and
This draft technical regulation specifies 9 pages, in English)
the requirements stated in the Gulf G/TBT Notification Number :
standard (GSO) " Feeds - Fish Meal " G/TBT/N/BHR/91
under clauses 7 and 8 (packaging and Final date for comments: 60 days from
labeling) as mandatory requirements. It the notification date
specifies that bags shall be well sealed,
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Proposed date of entry into force: To be packed in suitable hygienic, air tight
determined packages in such a way as to prevent its
contamination. It also describes label
6. Vinegar requirements such as: name of the
product, total fat content, list of
This draft technical regulation specifies ingredients, milk protein content, etc. (8
the requirements stated in the Gulf pages, in Arabic and 7 pages, in English)
Standard (GSO) "Vinegar" under clauses G/TBT Notification Number :
7 and 8 (packaging and labelling) as G/TBT/N/BHR/94
mandatory requirements. It specifies that Final date for comments: 60 days from
the product shall be packed in suitable, the notification date
clean, dry and sealed containers that Proposed date of entry into force: To be
were not previously used. The containers determined
shall not cause any undesirable change
in the taste, odour or colour of the 9. Blend Of Skimmed Milk And
product. It also describes label Vegetable Fat
requirements such as: name of product,
net percentage of acetic acid (m/v), This draft technical regulation specifies
etc. (13 pages, in Arabic and 10 pages, the requirements stated in the Gulf
in English) Standard (GSO) "Blend of evaporated
G/TBT Notification Number : skimmed milk and vegetable fat" under
G/TBT/N/BHR/92 clauses 7 and 9 (packaging and
Final date for comments: 60 days from labelling) as mandatory requirements. It
the notification date specifies that the product shall be
Proposed date of entry into force: To be packed in suitable, hygienic, air tight
determined packages in such a way as to prevent its
contamination. It also describes label
7. Sugar Cane Syrup requirements such as: name of the
product, total fat content, list of
This draft technical regulation specifies ingredients, milk protein content, etc. (8
the requirements stated in the Gulf pages, in Arabic and 7 pages, in English)
Standard (GSO) "Sugar Cane Syrup" G/TBT Notification Number :
under clause 6 (labelling) as mandatory G/TBT/N/BHR/95
requirements. It describes label Final date for comments: 60 days from
requirements such as: class name, net the notification date
weight, producer name, address and Proposed date of entry into force: To be
trade mark, production and expiration determined
date, country of origin, etc. (6 pages, in
Arabic) 10. Dairy And Dairy Products –
G/TBT Notification Number : Pasteurized Camel Milk
G/TBT/N/BHR/93
Final date for comments: 60 days from This draft technical regulation specifies
the notification date the requirements stated in the Gulf
Proposed date of entry into force: To be Standard (GSO) "Dairy and dairy
determined products - Pasteurized camel milk" under
clauses 7 and 8 (packaging and
8. Blend Of Skimmed Milk And labelling) as mandatory requirements. It
Vegetable Fat In Powdered Form specifies that packages should be clean
and sealed. It shall not affect the
This draft technical regulation specifies product characteristics and shall prevent
the requirements stated in the Gulf contamination during transportation,
Standard (GSO) "Blend of skimmed milk storage and distribution. It also describes
and vegetable fat in powdered form" label requirements such as: product
under clauses 7 and 9 (packaging and name and type (pasteurized camel milk),
labelling) as mandatory requirements. It nutritional information, fat content,
specifies that the product shall be
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production and expiration date "Day, G/TBT Notification Number :
Month", etc. (8 pages, in Arabic) G/TBT/N/BHR/98
G/TBT Notification Number : Final date for comments: 60 days from
G/TBT/N/BHR/96 the notification date
Final date for comments: 60 days from Proposed date of entry into force: To be
the notification date determined
Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined 13. Soft Candy
11. Liquorice Root This draft technical regulation specifies
the requirements stated in the Gulf
This draft technical regulation specifies Standard (GSO) No. 1320 "Soft candy"
the requirements stated in the Gulf under clauses 7 & 8 (packaging and
Standard (GSO) "Liquorice root" under labelling) as mandatory requirements. It
clauses 6 and 7 (packaging and specifies that the product shall be
labelling) as mandatory requirements. It packed in clean, suitable, moisture proof,
specifies that product shall be packed in and well sealed containers that have no
suitable, clean, dry packages and the effect on product properties. It also
packaging material shall not affect the describes label requirements such as:
product quality and characteristics or its expiration date shall not be more than
fitness for human consumption. It also one year from production date for all
describes label requirements such as: kinds of soft candy, food additives (if
product name or stacker name, address, used), etc. (10 pages, in Arabic and 11
or its trademark, type name and whether pages, in English)
it is peeled or not peeled, net weight, G/TBT Notification Number :
expiration and production date, country G/TBT/N/BHR/99
of origin, etc. (9 pages, in Arabic) Final date for comments: 60 days from
G/TBT Notification Number : the notification date
G/TBT/N/BHR/97 Proposed date of entry into force: To be
Final date for comments: 60 days from determined
the notification date
Proposed date of entry into force: To be 14. Dehydrated Potatoes
determined
This draft technical regulation specifies
12. Hard Candy the requirements stated in the Gulf
Standard (GSO) "Dehydrated potatoes"
This draft technical regulation specifies under clauses 6 and 10 (packaging and
the requirements stated in the Gulf labelling) as mandatory requirements. It
Standard (GSO) No. 263 "Hard candy" specifies that the product shall be
under clauses 8 and 9 (packaging and packed in suitable, hygienic, new, clean,
labelling) as mandatory requirements. It dry, not previously used, moisture proof
specifies that product shall be packed in airtight containers that do not affect the
clean, hygienic, suitable, moisture-proof, quality of the product. It also describes
and well-sealed containers that have no label requirements such as: name of
effect on product properties. It also product (dehydrated potatoes), type
describes label requirements such as: and style of product, expiration period,
name of the food (hard candy), class of etc. (11 pages, in Arabic and 7 pages, in
the candy, nutritional information English)
(amount of energy, sugar, fat, protein, G/TBT Notification Number :
vitamins and minerals if added), any G/TBT/N/BHR/100
drawing, picture or statement which Final date for comments: 60 days from
contradicts with religious and ethics the notification date
aspects and values shall not be declared Proposed date of entry into force: To be
on the pack or the wrapper, etc. (8 determined
pages, in Arabic and 6 pages, in English)
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15. Dried Figs specifies that the packaging used for
frozen okra shall:
This draft technical regulation specifies - Protect the organoleptic and other
the requirements stated in the Gulf quality characteristics of the products.
Standard (GSO) "Dried Figs" under - Protect the product against
clauses 7 and 10 (packaging and microbiological and other contamination
labelling) as mandatory requirements. It as well as from dehydration, leakage,
specifies that the product shall be and damage.
packed in suitable, clean hermetically - Not pass on to product any odour,
sealed containers that will maintain the flavour, colour or other foreign
hygienic and the quality of the product. characteristics throughout storage,
It also describes label requirements such handling and distribution of the product
as: name of product “Dried figs”, no. of up to the time of final sale.
dried figs per pack and the grade, It also describes label requirements such
moisture content, preservatives (if as: type and style of product, a written
added), expiration period, etc. (11 statement "should be kept at a
pages, in Arabic and 7 pages, in English) temperature not exceeding -18oC until
G/TBT Notification Number : consumed", expiration periods for
G/TBT/N/BHR/101 product, etc. (9 pages, in Arabic and 6
Final date for comments: 60 days from pages, in English)
the notification date G/TBT Notification Number :
Proposed date of entry into force: To be G/TBT/N/BHR/103
determined Final date for comments: 60 days from
the notification date
16. Dried Prunes Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined
This draft technical regulation specifies
the requirements stated in the Gulf 18. Peaches And Nectarines
Standard (GSO) "Dried Prunes" under
clauses 7 and 10 (packaging and This draft technical regulation specifies
labelling) as mandatory requirements. It the requirements stated in the Gulf
specifies that the product shall be Standard (GSO) "Peaches and
packed in suitable, clean, and nectarines" under clauses 6 and 9
hermetically sealed containers that will (packaging and labelling) as mandatory
maintain the hygienic and the quality of requirements. It describes label
the product. It also describes label requirements such as: name of the
requirements such as: type and style of product "Peaches" or "Nectarines", class,
product, no. of prunes per pack and the size, net weight, country of origin, name
grade, moisture content, preservatives (if and address of packer or dispatcher,
added), expiration period, etc. (12 etc. (10 pages, in Arabic and 9 pages, in
pages, in Arabic and 8 pages, in English) English)
G/TBT Notification Number : G/TBT Notification Number :
G/TBT/N/BHR/102 G/TBT/N/BHR/104
Final date for comments: 60 days from Final date for comments: 60 days from
the notification date the notification date
Proposed date of entry into force: To be Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined determined
17. Frozen Okra
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
This draft technical regulation specifies
the requirements stated in the Gulf 1. Wildlife
Standard (GSO) "Frozen okra" under
clauses 6 and 9 (packaging and Order 84.045 on the protection of wildlife
labeling) as mandatory requirements. It and regulation of hunting in the Central
African Republic.
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The notified Order seeks to protect Standard Radio System Plan 513 (SRSP-
wildlife and regulate hunting in the 513), Issue 2: Technical Requirements for
Central African Republic. (10 pages, in Advanced Wireless Services in the Bands
French) 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz,
G/TBT Notification Number : which sets out the minimum technical
G/TBT/N/CAF/7 requirements for the efficient utilization of
Final date for comments: - these bands;
Proposed date of entry into force: Radio Standards Specification 133 (RSS-
Order in force since 27 July 1984 133), Issue 5: 2 GHz Personal
Communications Services, which sets
2. Mining Products certification requirements for transmitters
and receivers used in
Order No. 04.001 establishing the Mining radiocommunications systems to provide
Code of the Central African Republic. Personal Communications Services (PCS)
The notified Order provides the Central in the bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930-
African Republic with a flexible, and 1995 MHz;
above all an incentive, legal framework Radio Standards Specification 137 (RSS-
which facilitates investment in the 137), Issue 2: Location and Monitoring
mining sector. (49 pages, in French) Service in the Band 902-928 MHz, which
G/TBT Notification Number : sets certification requirements for radio
G/TBT/N/CAF/8 equipment for the location and
Final date for comments: - monitoring service (LMS) in the band 902-
Proposed date of entry into force: 928 MHz; and
Order in force since 1 February 2004 Radio Standards Specification 139 (RSS-
139), Issue 2: Advanced Wireless Services
3. Certain Basic Commodities Equipment Operating in the Bands 1710-
1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz, which sets
Decree No. 08.204 establishing price certification requirements for transmitters
monitoring of basic commodities in the and receivers used in
Central African Republic. radiocommunications systems to provide
The notified Decree lists the basic Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) in
commodities the prices of which are these bands.
subject to a price authorization The above documents were updated to
procedure (price approval). (3 pages, in reflect recent changes in equipment and
French) certification requirements. (3 pages, in
G/TBT Notification Number : English and French).
G/TBT/N/CAF/9 G/TBT Notification Number :
Final date for comments: - G/TBT/N/CAN/258
Proposed date of entry into force: Final date for comments: 7 June 2009
Decree in force since 24 May 2008 Proposed date of entry into force: 7
February 2009
CANADA
CHILE
1. Radiocommunications Equipment
1. Food Products
Notice is hereby given that Industry
Canada is releasing the following Technical standards establishing
updated documents: nutritional guidelines in relation to health
Standard Radio System Plan 510 (SRSP- and functional claims for food products
510), Issue 5: Technical Requirements for which associate a food product,
Personal Communications Services (PCS) nutrient or other substance with a state
in the Bands 1850-1915 MHz and 1930- of health. (6 pages, in Spanish).
1995 MHz, which sets out the minimum G/TBT Notification Number :
technical requirements for the efficient G/TBT/N/CHL/86
utilization of these bands; Final date for comments: 10 March 2009
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Proposed date of entry into force: The Proposed date of entry into force: End
corresponding Decree will be issued of April 2009
once the time required for analysing
comments has elapsed 2. Wine, Grapevine Products And
Aenological Practices
2. Food Products
This draft Commission Regulation lays
The notified text establishes and updates down the implementing measures of Title
parameters governing the use of III, Chapter I and Chapter II, of Council
descriptive claims relating to nutrients Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 of 29 April
and fibre in food. (13 pages, in Spanish). 2008 on the common organisation of the
G/TBT Notification Number : market in wine, amending Regulations
G/TBT/N/CHL/88 (EC) No 1493/1999, (EC) No 1782/2003,
Final date for comments: 10 March 2009 (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 3/2008 and
Proposed date of entry into force: The repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2392/86
corresponding Decree will be issued and (EC) No 1493/1999, mainly
once the time required for analysing concerning the authorized oenological
comments has elapsed practices, and the applicable restrictions
applying to the production and
commercialisation of products covered
ESTONIA by the Council Regulation. The proposed
measures will apply without prejudice to
1. Labelling (Alcohol) the general rules for import set out in
Article 82(2) of Council Regulation
“Amendments to the regulations of the 479/2008. (86 pages, in French).
Minister of Finance established under G/TBT Notification Number :
Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity G/TBT/N/EEC/252
Excise Duty Act”. Final date for comments: 60 days from
By the draft Regulation the design of date of notification
revenue stamp on alcohol will be Proposed date of entry into force: 1
changed. (2 pages, in Estonian). August 2009
G/TBT Notification Number :
G/TBT/N/EST/4 3. Lamp Oils And Grill Lighter Fluids
Final date for comments: 60 days from
the day of notification This draft Commission Decision amends
Proposed date of entry into force: - the existing restrictions on lamp oils
imposed by earlier amendments to
Directive 76/769/EEC. It will impose
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY certain labelling and packaging
requirements on the marketing of lamp
1. Short-Range Communication oils and grill lighter fluids, labelled R65 or
H304, for supply to the general public.
Devices
The measures will become effective by
December 2010. (6 pages, in English).
This draft Commission Decision requires
G/TBT Notification Number :
Member States to designate and make
G/TBT/N/EEC/253
available on a non-exclusive, non-
Final date for comments: 60 days from
interference and non-protected basis the
date of notification
frequency bands for the types of short-
Proposed date of entry into force:
range devices, subject to the specific
December 2010
conditions and by the implementation
deadline, as laid down in the technical
annex. (15 pages, in English).
G/TBT Notification Number :
G/TBT/N/EEC/251
Final date for comments: 60 days from
date of notification
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FRANCE the scope, reference, term and
definition, quality requirements, sampling,
1. Processing Aids Used In The testing method, testing acceptance and
Manufacture Of Certain Foods marking requirements. (6 pages, these
standards are available in Indonesian
language).
The notified draft text amends the Order
of 19 October 2006 concerning the use G/TBT Notification Number :
of processing aids (including enzymes) in G/TBT/N/IDN/23
the manufacture of certain foods and Final date for comments: -
beverages for human consumption in Proposed date of entry into force: 4
order to grant the respective new months after adoption
authorization. The mutual recognition
clause is included in the Decree of 31 2. Zinc Aluminium – Coated Sheet And
July 2001. (31 pages, in French). Coil Steel
G/TBT Notification Number :
G/TBT/N/FRA/96 This draft of decree states that all Hot
Final date for comments: 60 days from Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel produced
the date of receipt of the notification within the country or imported,
Proposed date of entry into force: June distributed and marketed in the country
2009 shall fulfil the SNI requirements. The
producers and or importers therefore
shall have Product Certificate for using
INDONESIA SNI Marking and shall comply with the
requirements of SNI.
The product certificate on SNI marking
1. Hot Rolled Sheet And Coil Steel
shall be issued by a Product Certification
Body which has been accredited by
This draft of decree states that all Hot
National Accreditation Body of Indonesia
Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel and Hot
namely Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN)
Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel for Gas
and or appointed by the Minister of
Cylinder produced within the country or
Industry .
imported, distributed and marketed in
Ministry of Industry is the institution that is
the country shall fulfil the SNI
responsible for the implementation of this
requirements. The producers and or
decree and shall provide technical
importers therefore shall have Product
guidance of the decree covering
Certificate for using SNI Marking and shall
procedure of Product Certification and
comply with the requirements of SNI.
SNI Marking.
The product certificate on SNI marking
Hot Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel which are
shall be issued by a Product Certification
distributed in domestic market that
Body which has been accredited by
originated domestically and imported
National Accreditation Body of Indonesia
shall meet requirements these SNI 07-
namely Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN)
0601-2006. This standards specify the
and or appointed by the Minister of
scope, reference, term and definition,
Industry.
quality requirements, sampling, testing
Ministry of Industry is the institution that is
method, testing acceptance and
responsible for the implementation of this
marking requirements. (6 pages, these
decree and shall provide technical
standards are available in Indonesian
guidance of the decree covering
language).
procedure of Product Certification and
G/TBT Notification Number :
SNI Marking.
G/TBT/N/IDN/24
Hot Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel and Hot
Final date for comments: -
Rolled Sheet and Coil Steel for Gas
Proposed date of entry into force: 4
Cylinder which are distributed in
months after adoption
domestic market that originated
domestically and imported shall meet
requirements these SNI 07-0601-2006 and
SNI 07-3018-2006, These standards specify
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3. Melamine Products – Food And Drink standard is available in Indonesian
Appliances language).
G/TBT Notification Number :
This draft Decree states that all melamine G/TBT/N/IDN/25
products – food and drink appliances Final date for comments: 60 days after
produced within the country and notification
imported, distributed and marketed in Proposed date of entry into force: 6
the country shall fulfil SNI requirements. months after adoption
The producer and or importers therefore
shall have a product certificate for the
use of SNI Marking and comply with the ISRAEL
requirements of SNI, as well as put SNI
mark to their products. The Product 1. Vacuum Cleaner And Water-Suction
Certificate on SNI Marking shall be issued Cleaning Appliances
by a Product Certification Body which
has been accredited by National Household and similar electrical
Accreditation Body of Indonesia namely appliances – Safety: Particular
Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN) or requirements for vacuum cleaner and
appointed by the Minister of Industry water-suction cleaning appliances.
through: Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
a. Testing of the conformity of the 957 to be replaced with SI 900 part 2.2.
products quality against SNI This revised standard adopts the
requirements; International Standard IEC 60335-2-2-
b. Audit on the implementation of the Edition 5.2:2006-08, with changes in the
Quality Management System (QMS) definition and in the requirements for
SNI 19-9001-2001/ISO 9001-2000 or its battery operated automatic cleaning
revision; or other recognized Quality machines. (8 pages in Hebrew and 56
Management system. pages in English and French).
The testing shall be carried out by testing G/TBT Notification Number :
laboratories which have been G/TBT/N/ISR/260
accredited by KAN or accredited by an Final date for comments: 60 days from
accreditation body which has signed date of notification
Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Proposed date of entry into force: To be
with KAN, and have the bilateral or determined
multilateral agreement on regulation
between Indonesia and particular 2. Electric Irons
country.
Directorate General of Agriculture and Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
Chemical Based Industries, Ministry of 900 part 2.3. This revised standard adopts
Industry is the institution that is responsible the International Standard IEC 60335-2-3-
for the implementation of this decree Edition 5.2: 2008-07, with the following
and shall provide a technical guidance emphasis:
of the decree, which covers Procedure • Tightening of the requirements for the
of Product Certification and SNI Marking. temperature resistance of the cord.
Melamine products – food and drink • Additional mechanical tests for the
appliances which are distributed in durability of irons to dropping.
domestic market that originated • Additional tests for the operation of
domestically and imported shall meet steam iron under abnormal steam
the requirements which consist in the pressure conditions. (8 pages, in Hebrew
standard as follows SNI 7322:2008, and 40 pages in English and French).
HS.3924.10.00.00. This standard specifies G/TBT Notification Number :
the scope, term and definition, type, G/TBT/N/ISR/261
quality requirements, sampling, testing Final date for comments: 60 days from
methods, testing acceptance, marking date of notification
requirement and packaging (these Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined
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3. Dishwashers Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
1326 part 1 and 2 to be replaced with SI 5. Electric Grills, Toasters And Similar
900 part 2.5. This revised standard adopts Portable Cooking Appliances
the International Standard IEC 60335-2-5-
Edition 5.1: 2005-03 and its amendment 2 Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
Edition 5.0: 2008-07, with the following 900 part 2.9. This revised standard adopts
emphasis: the International Standard IEC 60335-2-9-
• Additional marking requirements and Edition 6.0: 2008-07, with the following
instructions; emphasis:
• Additional test for the water-level • Widening the scope to include bread-
switch; makers and pop-corn makers.
• Additional test for the resistance of the • Special test requirements for bread-
insulation of the internal wiring to rinsing makers.
agent; • Special safety requirements for pop-
• A requirement that the thermal cut- corn makers.
outs should not be self-resetting. (11 • Additional marking requirements and
pages, in Hebrew and 52 pages in English instructions for accessible metal surfaces,
and French). that may overheat.
G/TBT Notification Number : • Increasing the requirements of heat
G/TBT/N/ISR/262 tests for the external surfaces of toasters.
Final date for comments: 60 days from • Additional requirement for the supply
date of notification cord of appliances intended for outdoor
Proposed date of entry into force: To be use, to be polychloroprene sheathed
determined and shall no lighter than polychloroprene
sheathed flexible cord. (7 pages, in
4. Washing Machines Hebrew and 73 pages in English and
French).
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI G/TBT Notification Number :
900 part 2.7. This revised standard adopts G/TBT/N/ISR/264
the International Standard IEC 60335-2-7- Final date for comments: 60 days from
Edition 7.0:2008-06, with the following date of notification
emphasis: Proposed date of entry into force: To be
• Tests for lids and doors shall have determined
adequate mechanical strength.
• Additional warnings for washing 6. Kitchen Machines
machine having ventilation openings in
the base, the installation instructions Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
should state that the openings must not 900 part 2.14. This revised standard
be obstructed by a carpet. adopts the International Standard IEC
• Tightening the tests for mechanical 60335-2-14-Edition 5.1: 2008-09, with the
strength, stability and mechanical following emphasis:
hazards of the lid and door interlocks, so • Change in the definitions for blenders
that they are unlikely to be forced open and cordless blenders.
in normal use. • Special safety requirements for
• Appliance shall be constructed so that blenders.
when the water level is above the lower • Additional moisture resistance test
edge of the door opening, it shall not be requirements for blenders and cordless
possible to open the door by a simple blenders.
action. (11 pages, in Hebrew and 66 • Additional tests for stability and
pages in English and French). mechanical hazards in blenders and
G/TBT Notification Number : cordless blenders. (7 pages, in Hebrew
G/TBT/N/ISR/263 and 71 pages in English and French).
Final date for comments: 60 days from G/TBT Notification Number :
date of notification G/TBT/N/ISR/265
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Final date for comments: 60 days from use of microwaves placed in a cabinet
date of notification (with or without decorative door)
Proposed date of entry into force: To be • Additional vibration tests for appliances
determined installed in a road vehicle (7 pages, in
Hebrew and 54 pages in English and
7. Electric Blankets, Pads, Clothing And French).
Similar Flexible Heating Appliances G/TBT Notification Number :
G/TBT/N/ISR/268
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI Final date for comments: 60 days from
583, to be replaced with SI 900 part 2.17. date of notification
This revised standard adopts the Proposed date of entry into force: To be
International Standard IEC 60335-2-17- determined
Edition 2.1: 2006-03 and Amendment 2
Edition 2.0: 2008-04, with emphasis on 10. Sewing Machines
additional definitions and safety
requirements for pads, wraps and Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
electro-conductive textile. (7 pages, in 1008 part 1, to be replaced with SI 900
Hebrew and 135 pages in English and part 2.28. This revised standard adopts
French). the International Standard IEC 60335-2-
G/TBT Notification Number : 28-Edition 4.1: 2008-07, with increased
G/TBT/N/ISR/266 emphasis regarding lamp replacement.
Final date for comments: 60 days from (7 pages, in Hebrew and 33 pages in
date of notification English and French).
Proposed date of entry into force: To be G/TBT Notification Number :
determined G/TBT/N/ISR/269
Final date for comments: 60 days from
8. Skin And Hair Care date of notification
Proposed date of entry into force: To be
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI determined
1037, to be replaced with SI 900 part 2.23.
This revised standard adopts the 11. Room Heaters
International Standard IEC 60335-2-23-
Edition 5.1: 2008-03, with emphasis on Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
safety markings for use in wet conditions 149, to be replaced with SI 900 Part 2.30.
and safety requirements for use in This revised standard adopts the
abnormal conditions. (8 pages, in International Standard IEC 60335-2-30-
Hebrew and 42 pages in English and Edition 4.2: 2007-11, with additional safety
French). and marking requirements as well as
G/TBT Notification Number : warnings in the instructions for ceiling
G/TBT/N/ISR/267 mounted heat lamp appliances. (9
Final date for comments: 60 days from pages, in Hebrew and 60 pages in English
date of notification and French).
Proposed date of entry into force: To be G/TBT Notification Number :
determined G/TBT/N/ISR/270
Final date for comments: 60 days from
9. Microwave Ovens Including date of notification
Combination Microwave Ovens Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
900 part 2.25. This revised standard 12. Instantaneous Water Heaters
adopts the International Standard IEC
60335-2-25-Edition 5.2: 2006-09, with the Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
following emphasis: 1191, to be replaced with SI 900 part 2.35.
• Additional safety and marking This revised standard adopts the
requirements as well as instructions for the International Standard IEC 60335-2-35-
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Edition 4.1: 2006-11 and Corrigendum 1: or separate remote-control system. (7
April 2007, with the following emphasis: pages, in Hebrew and 31 pages in English
• Additional safety requirements and and French).
instructions for bare-element water G/TBT Notification Number :
heaters. G/TBT/N/ISR/273
• Increasing the amount of tests Final date for comments: 60 days from
conducted on pressure switches for open date of notification
outlet water heaters to 20,000 cycles of Proposed date of entry into force: To be
operation for appliances intended to determined
supply water for showering only and to
50,000 cycles of operation for all other 15. Electric Fans
water heaters).
• Increasing the requirements for Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
earthings provisions and connectors. (7 900 part 2.80. This revised standard
pages, in Hebrew and 51 pages in English adopts the International Standard IEC
and French). 60335-2-80-Edition 2.2: 2008-09, with the
G/TBT Notification Number : following emphasis:
G/TBT/N/ISR/271 • Additional safety requirements and
Final date for comments: 60 days from instructions for duct fan.
date of notification • Additional requirements regarding
Proposed date of entry into force: To be protection against contact with live parts
determined in fan lamps. (7 pages, in Hebrew and 39
pages in English and French).
13. Portable Heating Tools And Similar G/TBT Notification Number :
Appliances G/TBT/N/ISR/274
Final date for comments: 60 days from
Household and similar electrical date of notification
appliances – Safety: Particular Proposed date of entry into force: To be
requirements for portable heating tools determined
and similar appliances.
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 16. Lighters
910, to be replaced with SI 900 part 2.45.
This revised standard adopts the Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI
International Standard IEC 60335-2-45- 1546 dealing with lighters. This revised
Edition 3.1: 2008-07, with increased standard adopts the International
emphasis regarding stability and Standard ISO 9994 4th edition: 2005-09-01
mechanical hazards. (7 pages, in and amendment 1: 2008-02-15, with an
Hebrew and 43 pages in English and additional requirement that the lighter
French). would not be shaped as a firearm. (8
G/TBT Notification Number : pages, in Hebrew and 40 pages in English
G/TBT/N/ISR/272 and French).
Final date for comments: 60 days from G/TBT Notification Number :
date of notification G/TBT/N/ISR/275
Proposed date of entry into force: To be Final date for comments: 60 days from
determined date of notification
Proposed date of entry into force: To be
14. Portable Immersion Heaters determined
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 17. Clay Roofing Tiles
901, to be replaced with SI 900 part 2.74.
This revised standard adopts the Tiles: Clay roofing tiles and fittings for roof
International Standard IEC 60335-2-74- covering and wall cladding. Revision of
Edition 2.1: 2006-05, with increased the Mandatory Standard SI 215 Part 1
emphasis on the instruction that the dealing with clay roofing tiles. This revised
appliance is not intended to be standard adopts the European Standard
operated by means of an external timer
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EN 1304: April 2005 (9 pages, in Hebrew KUWAIT
and 29 pages in English and French).
G/TBT Notification Number : 1. GCC Guide For Approved Bodies
G/TBT/N/ISR/276
Final date for comments: 60 days from The Draft GCC Guide for Approved
date of notification Bodies explains the requirements,
Proposed date of entry into force: To be registration, and assessment of bodies
determined seeking to carry out conformity
assessments to fulfil the relevant
18. Concrete Roofing Tiles requirements in the Gulf Technical
Regulations concerning the GCC
Tiles: Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for conformity assessment program. The
roof covering and wall cladding. guide also explains the withdrawal of
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI such bodies, as well as the transition
215 Part 2 dealing with concrete roofing period arrangements. (11 pages, Arabic)
tiles. This revised standard adopts the G/TBT Notification Number :
European Standards EN 490 and EN 491 G/TBT/N/KWT/19
both from December 2004. (9 pages, in Final date for comments: 60 days from
Hebrew and 47 pages in English and the date of circulation
French). Proposed date of entry into force: Not
G/TBT Notification Number : yet determined
G/TBT/N/ISR/277
Final date for comments: 60 days from
date of notification MEXICO
Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined
1. Medicines
19. Gas Meters Establishments engaged in the
manufacture and/or importation of
Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI medicines marketed in Mexico, and
1116 dealing with gas meters. This revised warehouses which package, store and
standard adopts the International distribute medicines and the raw
Recommendation OIML R 137-1 materials required for their manufacture.
published by the International The notified Mexican Official Standard
Organization of Legal Metrology on 2006, sets forth the minimum requirements for
with a few changes referring to the manufacture of medicines
diaphragm type gas meters working marketed in Mexico to ensure that
under pressure of up to 0.5 bar. These consumers are supplied with good
changes are based on the requirements quality products. Compliance with this
of the European Standard EN 1359: Mexican Official Standard must be
December 1998 and its Amendment 1: demonstrated and documented. (39
May 2006, as well as on the previous pages, in Spanish).
version of this Israeli standard. (12 pages,
G/TBT Notification Number :
in Hebrew and 48 pages in English).
G/TBT/N/MEX/167
G/TBT Notification Number : Final date for comments: -
G/TBT/N/ISR/278 Proposed date of entry into force: 180
Final date for comments: 60 days from calendar days after publication in the
date of notification Official Journal
Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined
OMAN
1. Hard Candy
This Omani/Gulf draft technical
regulation concerns with the general
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requirements for hard candy ( Plain/ items are voluntary. (available in Arabic
Clear candy/ Pulled candy/ Grained 8 pages and English, 7 pages).
candy /Filled candy/ Butter scotch G/TBT Notification Number :
candy /Brittle candy /Glace candy G/TBT/N/OMN/57
/Toffee candy and Chick-peas, sesame Final date for comments: 60 days after
seeds and peanuts candy). Items related the date of distribution
to requirements, packaging, Proposed date of entry into force: 60
transportation, storage conditions and days from the date of circulation
labelling (Items 5, 9 &10) are compulsory.
The remaining items are voluntary. 4. Blend Of Skimmed Milk And
(available 8 pages in Arabic and 6 Vegetable Fat In Powdered Form
pages in English).
G/TBT Notification Number : This Omani/Gulf draft technical
G/TBT/N/OMN/55 regulation concerns with blend of
Final date for comments: 60 days from skimmed milk and vegetable fat in
the date of circulation powdered form, intended for direct
Proposed date of entry into force: Not consumption, or further processing. Items
yet determined related to requirements, packaging,
storage & condition and labelling (items
2. Soft Candy 4, 7, 8 & 9) are compulsory. The
remaining items are voluntary. (available
This Omani/Gulf draft technical in Arabic 8 pages 7 pages).
regulation concerns with the following G/TBT Notification Number :
types of soft candy: toffee, Turkish G/TBT/N/OMN/58
delight, nougats, fondant, marshmallow, Final date for comments: 60 days from
fudge, fruit pastes and jelly candies the date of circulation
(excluding chewing gum, chocolate Proposed date of entry into force: Not
types and western and orient sweets. yet determined
Items related to requirements,
packaging, and transportation, storage
conditions and labelling (items 4, 7 & 8) REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA
are compulsory. The remaining items are
voluntary. (available in Arabic 10 pages 1. Pesticides In Plants
and English, 9 pages).
G/TBT Notification Number : Costa Rican Technical Regulation
G/TBT/N/OMN/56 (RTCR) No. 427:2009 on Maximum
Final date for comments: 60 days from Residue Limits (MRLs) for pesticides in
the date of circulation plants.
Proposed date of entry into force: Not The notified Technical Regulation
yet determined establishes the Maximum Residue Limits
(MRLs) authorized at national level for
3. Blend Of Evaporated Skimmed Milk pesticides and their metabolites in the
And Vegetable Fat various plant crops for human and
animal consumption. (6 pages, in
This Omani/Gulf draft technical Spanish).
regulation concerns with the blend of G/TBT Notification Number :
evaporated skimmed milk and G/TBT/N/CRI/87
vegetable fat or oil, also known as a Final date for comments: 60 days as
blend of unsweetened condensed from the date of notification
skimmed milk and vegetable fat, which is Proposed date of entry into force: Upon
intended for direct consumption, or publication in the Official Journal, La
further processing. Only items related to Gaceta
requirements, packaging, transportation,
storage conditions and labelling (items 4,
7, 8 &9) are compulsory. The remaining
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA G/TBT Notification Number :
G/TBT/N/KOR/204
1. Certifying Organic Processed Foods Final date for comments: Any comments
will be received within 60 days from the
Certifying organic processed foods is for date of notification
the purpose of improving the quality of Proposed date of entry into force: 1
organic processed foods, encouraging January 2010
their production, and protecting their
consumers. Based on Article 23 of the
Food Industry Promotion Act (established UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
28 June 2008) the MIFAFF shall set one
year for the term of validity of certified 1. Canned Foul Medames
organic processed foods.
If those who are seeking to import or UAE and GCC draft technical regulation
distribute organic food belonging to the for Canned Foul Medames.
following, they are allowed to use This draft technical regulation applies to
certified organic food labelling. Canned Foul Medames offered for direct
Manufacturers in importing nations, consumption. (4 pages, available in
which are issued the certificates of Arabic and English).
organic processed food by MIFAFF G/TBT Notification Number :
guaranteed certification agencies G/TBT/N/ARE/18
(including foreign agencies). Final date for comments: 60 days from
The Orders of the MIFAFF shall provide the the date of notification
procedures and criteria for the Proposed date of entry into force: To be
certification of organic processed foods, determined
the kinds of and the selection criteria for
permitted organic substances, the 2. Canned Mushroom
criteria for handling organic foods, and
regular examinations to confirm if the UAE and GCC draft technical regulation
criteria for certifying organic processed for Canned Mushroom.
foods are observed or not. The This draft technical regulation applies to
certification of organic processed foods Canned Mushroom. (6 pages, available
shall be valid for one year and the period in Arabic and English)
can be extended; and a regular G/TBT Notification Number :
examination shall be conducted each G/TBT/N/ARE/19
year after the first certification of the Final date for comments: 60 days from
foods. the date of notification
To specify the guidelines the MIFAFF Proposed date of entry into force: To be
announced „the guidelines for determined
designating and operating fine food
certification agencies‟ [Notification of 3. Preserved Grape Leaf
the MIFAFF number 2008-116
(19 December 2008)]. UAE and GCC draft technical regulation
Moreover, details for efficient operation for Preserved Grape Leaf.
of the organic processed foods This draft technical regulation applied to
certification system are found in „the Preserved grape leaf. (6 pages,
operational guidelines for the organic available in Arabic).
processed foods certification system‟ G/TBT Notification Number :
[Notification of the MIFAFF number 2008- G/TBT/N/ARE/20
120 (19 December 2008)]. The guidelines Final date for comments: 60 days from
comprise the scope of the application of the date of notification
the certification system, the criteria for Proposed date of entry into force: To be
the certification and handling and the determined
labelling of the certification.. (available
in Korean).
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4. Sugar Cane Syrup This draft technical regulation applied to
Pasteurized camel milk. (6 pages,
UAE and GCC draft technical regulation available in Arabic).
for Sugar Cane Syrup. G/TBT Notification Number :
This draft technical regulation applies to G/TBT/N/ARE/23
Sugar Cane Syrup. (4 pages, available in Final date for comments: 60 days from
Arabic). the date of notification
G/TBT Notification Number : Proposed date of entry into force: To be
G/TBT/N/ARE/21 determined
Final date for comments: 60 days from
the date of notification
Proposed date of entry into force: To be
determined To request full text of above
notifications, please contact :
5. Liquorice Root
WTO/TBT ENQUIRY POINT, MALAYSIA
UAE and GCC draft technical regulation
for Liquorice root. SIRIM Berhad,
This draft technical regulation applies to P.O.Box 7035
Liquorice root. (4 pages, available in 40911 Shah Alam
Arabic). Selangor Darul Ehsan
G/TBT Notification Number : Cont./Person : Ms. Salmah Mohd Nordin
G/TBT/N/ARE/22
/Mrs. Siti Faizah Roslaini Othman
Final date for comments: 60 days from
the date of notification Tel. : 03-5544 6909/03-5544 6335
Proposed date of entry into force: To be Fax. : 03-5510 6389/5510 8830
determined E-mail: salmah_mohd.nordin@sirim.my
roslaini@sirim.my
6. Pasteurized Camel Milk
UAE and GCC draft technical regulation
for Pasteurized Camel Milk.
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