The WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement has a transparency obligation that requires WTO member countries to publish and notify the WTO, which in turn notifies its member countries, of any draft technical regulations at least 60 days in advance of adoption.
15-4180, Labelling of electrical and electronic apparatus, South Africa, 2015/08/17
The notifications on all draft technical regulations for the week 17 to 23 August 2015 were not available at the time of print. They will be covered in next week’s column.
15-4215, Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock, Uganda, 2015/08/21
15-4216, Synthetic cannabinoids, Canada, 2015/08/21
15-4217, Infant and follow-up formula, The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, 2015/08/21
15-4232, Contaminants in food, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4233, Edible vegetable oils, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4234, Edible oil for frying, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4235, Cream cheese, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4236, Mould ripened blue cheese, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4237, Non-alcoholic beverages, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4238, Pencils and coloured pencils, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4239, Soap with detergent for household purposes, Egypt, 2015/08/21
15-4243, Protection against fire, explosion, Georgia, 2015/08/21
15-4248, Wastes and landfill, Georgia, 2015/08/21
15-4249, Substances with probable effects on the central nervous system, Japan, 2015/08/21
15-4253, Hazardous chemicals, Viet Nam, 2015/08/21
15-4254, Lifting equipment, Viet Nam, 2015/08/21
15-4255, VNM Construction materials, Viet Nam, 2015/08/21
15-4221, Synthetic drug, Canada, 2015/08/20
15-4225, Liquid synthetic detergents for kitchen and table ware, Egypt , 2015/08/20
15-4203, Carbonated sweetened drinks, Egypt, 2015/08/19
15-4204, Concrete masonry units, Egypt, 2015/08/19
15-4205, Concrete masonry units, Egypt, 2015/08/19
15-4208, Ceiling fans, United States of America, 2015/08/19
15-4209, Curbside mailboxes, United States of America, 2015/08/19
15-4210, Infant bath tubs, United States of America, 2015/08/19
15-4199, Toiletries, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, 2015/08/18
15-4169, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4170, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4171, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4172, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4173, Public-key infrastructure (PKI), Brazil, 2015/08/17
15-4174, Edible oils and fats, meat products, dairy products, seafood products, lunch box, food additives, The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, 2015/08/17
15-4175, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4176, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4177, Paints and varnishes, Uganda, 2015/08/17
15-4179, Substance AH-7921, Canada, 2015/08/17
15-4180, Labelling of electrical and electronic apparatus, South Africa, 2015/08/17
15-4190, Unbottled drinking water, United Arab Emirates, 2015/08/17
15-4191, Unbottled drinking water, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, 2015/08/17