Customs

Early Warning System for WTO/TBT Notification

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has released the WTO notifications on the draft technical regulations of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) 25 September 02 and 08 October 2017.

In its release, the SABS advised that the full draft technical regulation texts could be requested by e-mail from wto@sabs.co.za. In this instance, you would need to place the notification number e.g. G/TBT/N/ZAF/* in the subject line of your e-mail.

Comments may be submitted to wto@sabs.co.za.

South Africa

17-5017 South Africa - Non-telecommunications electronic and electrical products 9/22/2017

International

17-5390 Ukraine - Genetically modified organisms 10/6/2017

17-5404 Turkey - Food flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties 10/6/2017

17-5359 United States - Motor vehicle refrigerant – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5360 United States - Chemical substances – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5361 United States - Fire prevention code – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5362 United States - Volatile organic compounds emissions – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5364 United States - Renewable fuel – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5372 Ukraine - Appliances burning gaseous fuels – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5375 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu - Hair dyes 10/5/2017

17-5376 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu - Hair dyes 10/5/2017

17-5377 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu - Exhaust pipes for gas water heaters – Addendum 10/5/2017

17-5315 Uganda - Trampoline courts 10/4/2017

17-5316 Uganda - Aerial adventure courses 10/4/2017

17-5317 Uganda - Amusement rides and devices 10/4/2017

17-5318 Uganda - Amusement railway rides 10/4/2017

17-5319 Uganda - Occupational safety - Pressure water-jet cleaning and pressure water-jet cutting equipment 10/4/2017

17-5320 Uganda - Occupational systems 10/4/2017

17-5321 Uganda - Evacuation route diagrams (ERDs) used in buildings10/4/2017

17-5322 United Arab Emirates - Biodiesel fuels 10/4/2017

17-5326 Brazil - Animal products 10/4/2017

17-5327 Brazil - Pesticides - M17-Methomyl 10/4/2017

17-5328 Brazil - Dental products – Addendum 10/4/2017

17-5339 European Union - Chemical substances - Benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid 1,2 anhydride 10/4/2017

17-5340 European Union - Chemical substances - Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 10/4/2017

17-5342 Japan - Processed foods – Addendum 10/4/2017

17-5284 Uganda - Dried fish maws 10/3/2017

17-5285 Uganda - Playground surfacing 10/3/2017

17-5286 Uganda - Crystalline Silica 10/3/2017

17-5287 Uganda - Occupational safety - Injuries and illnesses 10/3/2017

17-5288 Uganda - Occupational safety – Terminology 10/3/2017

17-5289 Uganda - Personal climbing equipment 10/3/2017

17-5290 Uganda - Chemical wastes 10/3/2017

17-5291 Uganda - Occupational safety - Air quality 10/3/2017

17-5292 Uganda - Occupational safety - Industrial hygiene 10/3/2017

17-5293 Uganda - Personal protective equipment for the handling of flat glass 10/3/2017

17-5294 Uganda - Inflatable amusement devices 10/3/2017

17-5296 United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yemen - Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs) 10/3/2017

17-5239 Switzerland - Telecommunication equipment, radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment 10/2/2017

17-5245 Nicaragua - Steel bars and wire for concrete reinforcement 10/2/2017

17-5251 Malawi - Thobwa powder 10/2/2017

17-5252 Malawi – Beer 10/2/2017

17-5253 Malawi - Country wines 10/2/2017

17-5254 Malawi - Fortified wines 10/2/2017

17-5255 Malawi - Sparkling wine 10/2/2017

17-5256 Malawi - Soya beans 10/2/2017

17-5257 Malawi - Pig feed 10/2/2017

17-5258 Malawi – Rice 10/2/2017

17-5265 Israel - Textile carpets 10/2/2017

17-5266 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu - Cadmium in cosmetics 10/2/2017

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