Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 08 January 2003

Products Covered: HS headings 31.02: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, nitrogenous  HS sub-headings: 3102.29, 3102.30, 3102.40, 3102.60, 3102.80 and 3102.90  HS Heading 31.05: Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; Other fertilisers; goods of this chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10kg HS Subheadings: 310

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 December 2002

Conformity assessment procedures applied on the Regulated Products at the Countries of Export to ensure their conformity to the applicable Kuwaiti technical regulations and standards. Exporters have the option to choose one of the following routes for compliance: Consignment Inspection and Testing Product Registration, Inspection and Testing Product Licensing Details published in the ICCP Procedures and Guidelines.

Products Covered: VI: OTHER (MISC) PRODUCTS Class A (1st stage implementation) VI-03 CEMENT, CEMENT BLOCKS AND TILES. HS Codes: 2523.21/ 2523.29.10 / 2523.29.20/ 6810.11/ 6810.19 VI-04 SAND LIME BRICKS. HS Codes: 6810.19 VI-05 LIME AND GYPSUM. HS Codes: 2522 / 2520.10 VI-06 PLASTIC CONDUITS AND FITTINGS. HS Codes: 3917 Class B (2nd stage or deferred implementation) VI-01 CERAMIC TILES. HS Codes: 6907 / 6908 VI-07 ADHESIVE FOR CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN TILES. HS Codes: 3506 VI-08 STEEL BARS AND RODS FOR REINFORCEMENT PURPOSES. HS Codes: 7214.91 / 7214.99 VI-09 PVC  AND PB PIPES AND FITTINGS FOR POTABLE WATER. HS Codes: 3917.29 / 3917.23

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 December 2002

Conformity assessment procedures applied on the Regulated Products at the Countries of Export to ensure their conformity to the applicable Kuwaiti technical regulations and standards. Exporters have the option to choose one of the following routes for compliance: Consignment Inspection and Testing Product Registration, Inspection and Testing Product Licensing Details published in the ICCP Procedures and Guidelines.

Products Covered: Group III: AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS Class A (1st stage implementation) III-01a PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, BUSES AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES (NEW) NOT HOLDING GCC CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE. HS code: 8701 / 8702 / 8703 / 8704 / 8705 III-01b PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, BUSES AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES (USED). HS Codes: 8701 / 8702 / 8703 / 8704 / 8705 III-04 NEW TYRES FOR PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, BUSES AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. HS Codes: 4011.10 / 4011.20 IV-01 ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC, TURBINE, AND TRANSFORMER OILS, BRAKE FLUID. HS Codes: 2710.00.52 / 2710.00.53 / 2710.00.54 / 2710.00.55 / 2710.00.94 /2710.00.95 / 2710.00.96 / 3819 IV-02 PAINTS AND PUTTIES. HS Codes: All 3208 / All 3209 / 3214.10 / 3214.90 Class B (2nd stage or deferred implementation) III-02 AUTOMOTIVE GLASS (WINDSHIELD, SIDE AND REAR GLASS). HS Codes: 7007.21 III-03 VEHICLE SPARE PARTS (NEW), including  Radiators and hoses, Brakes and parts, Lights, Filters, Silencers and Exhaust pipes, Clutches and parts, Child restraints, Spark plugs, Wiper blades and motors, Safety belts, Fuel tanks, Mirrors, Bumpers, Door locks and hinges, Tire tubes, and V-Belts, Gauges, Road wheels, and Steering system. HS Codes: 4009 / 4010 / 4013.10 / 4013.90 / 6813.10 / 7009 / 8301.20 / 8302.10 / 8421.23 / 8421.29 / 8421.31 / 8421.99 / 8501.10 / 8511 / 8512 / 8539 / 8708.10 /  8708.21 / 8708.29 / 8708.31 / 8708.70 / 8708.91/ 8708.92 / 8708.93 / 8708.94 / 8708.99 / 9026 / 9032 / 9401

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 December 2002

Conformity assessment procedures applied on the Regulated Products at the Countries of Export to ensure their conformity to the applicable Kuwaiti technical regulations and standards. Exporters have the option to choose one of the following routes for compliance: Consignment Inspection and Testing Product Registration, Inspection and Testing Product Licensing Details published in the ICCP Procedures and Guidelines.

Products Covered: Group V: OTHER (MISC) PRODUCTS Class A (1st stage implementation) V-09 FACIAL TISSUE PAPER. HS Codes: 4818.2 / 4818.10 / 4818.30 V-13 METAL CONTAINERS FOR CANNING FOOD PRODUCTS. HS Codes: 7310.21 / 7310.29 V-14 PLASTIC CONTAINERS FOR FILLING BEVERAGES AND MILK. HS Codes: 3924.10 / 3923.30 V-15 MELAMINE DINNERWARE. HS Codes: 3924.10 Class B (2nd stage or deferred implementation) V-02 IRON AND STEEL ALLOY PIPES. HS Codes: 7304 / 7305 / 7306 / 7307 V-04 HEAD DRESS FOR MEN - COTTON SHEMAGH AND GHUTRAS. HS Codes: 650

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 December 2002

Conformity assessment procedures applied on the Regulated Products at the Countries of Export to ensure their conformity to the applicable Kuwaiti technical regulations and standards. Exporters have the option to choose one of the following routes for compliance: Consignment Inspection and Testing Product Registration, Inspection and Testing Product Licensing Details published in the ICCP Procedures and Guidelines.

Products Covered: Group IV: CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Class A (1st stage implementation) IV-01 ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC, TURBINE, AND TRANSFORMER OILS, BRAKE FLUID. HS Codes: 2710.00.52 / 2710.00.53 / 2710.00.54 / 2710.00.55 / 2710.00.94 /2710.00.95 / 2710.00.96 / 3819 IV-02 PAINTS AND PUTTIES. HS Codes: All 3208 / All 3209 / 3214.10 / 3214.90 Class B (2nd stage or deferred implementation) IV-03 PERFUMES AND COSMETICS. HS Codes: 3302.90 / All 3303 / All 3304 / All 3305 / All 3306 / 3307.10 / 3307.20 / 3307.30 / 3307.49.10 / 3307.90.10 / 3401.11 IV-04 DOMESTIC USE PESTICIDES AND INSECTICIDES. HS Codes: 3808 IV-05 ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT AND BATTERY DISTILLED WATER. HS Codes: 3820 / 2851

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 23 December 2002

Products Covered: Agricultural Chemicals (HS: 3208 which is imported as active ingredient of agricultural chemicals)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 05 December 2002

Products Covered: Laminated steel angles (HS 73.02)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 02 December 2002

1. The upper limits of these nutritional additives mentioned in item 3 in foods are regulated as 150 per cent of the recommended daily nutrient allowances (RDNAs). General foods are calculated on basis of the RDNA for 16-year-old male, and infant (supplementary) foods are calculated on basis of the RDNA for one-year-old infant. 2. The RDNAs in the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu have been reviewed and revised as "Dietary Reference Intakes, DRIs" on 15 October 2002. The application standards of these nutritional additives are accommodatingly amended. Considering the convenience for reading, the actual upper limits calculated from the data of DRIs are listed explicitly to replace the original description. 3. The Application standards for other specific foods, such as those foods in capsule or tablet form, and edible salts, are not amended.

Products Covered: The following nutritional additives: vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, niacin, folic acid, compounds containing calcium, iron, iodine.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 27 November 2002

Under the existing law, importers and manufacturers of agricultural chemicals are required to register agricultural chemicals with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries before they sell those chemicals to Japan. After the amendment, in order to prevent distribution of un-registered agricultural chemicals, importers will be required to register the agriculture chemicals before they import them.

Products Covered: Agricultural Chemicals (HS:3208 imported agricultural chemicals)

Regulation Type: Emergency notifications (SPS)

Distribution date: 19 November 2002

Products Covered: Fertilizer (HS: 3103, 3105)

Regulation Type: Regular notification