Technical Regulation of Lubricating oils - 01-03-16-155 (16 pages, in Arabic)
Distribution date: 14 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 13 June 2016
<p style="margin:0cm -0.05pt 6pt 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;unicode-bidi:embed;direction:ltr;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This regulation specifies the following: </span><span><span lang="EN">Terms and Definitions</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, scope, objectives, </span><span><span lang="EN">supplier</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"> </span><span><span lang="EN">Obligations</span></span><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">Labelling</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">Conformity Assessment Procedures</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">Responsibilities of </span></span><span><span lang="EN">regulatory authorities</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">authorities of</span></span><span lang="EN"> market survey</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"><span> r</span>esponsibilities, </span><span><span lang="EN">Violations and Penalties</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, general rules, </span><span><span lang="EN">Transition</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"> rules, </span><span><span lang="EN">Appendix</span></span><span><span lang="EN">(lists, </span></span><span><span lang="EN">types</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">)</span></p>
Products Covered: HS codes: 27100053, 27100054, 27100059, 27100070, 27100094, 27101911, 27101912, 27101913, 27101914, 27101915, 27101919, 27101994, 27101995, 27101998, 27101999, 27139000, 38190000, ;
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Technical Regulation of Lubricating oils - 01-03-16-155 (16 pages, in Arabic)
Distribution date: 14 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 13 June 2016
<p style="margin:0cm -0.05pt 6pt 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;unicode-bidi:embed;direction:ltr;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">This regulation specifies the following: </span><span><span lang="EN">Terms and Definitions</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, scope, objectives, </span><span><span lang="EN">supplier</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"> </span><span><span lang="EN">Obligations</span></span><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">Labelling</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">Conformity Assessment Procedures</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">Responsibilities of </span></span><span><span lang="EN">regulatory authorities</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, </span><span><span lang="EN">authorities of</span></span><span lang="EN"> market survey</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"><span> r</span>esponsibilities, </span><span><span lang="EN">Violations and Penalties</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">, general rules, </span><span><span lang="EN">Transition</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;"> rules, </span><span><span lang="EN">Appendix</span></span><span><span lang="EN">(lists, </span></span><span><span lang="EN">types</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">)</span></p>
Products Covered: HS codes: 27100053, 27100054, 27100059, 27100070, 27100094, 27101911, 27101912, 27101913, 27101914, 27101915, 27101919, 27101994, 27101995, 27101998, 27101999, 27139000, 38190000, ;
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation on amendments to Administrative regulation concerning permits issuing by the Federal Service of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance for import, export and transit through the territory of the Russian Federation of animals, products of animal origin, medicinal products for veterinary use, feed and feed additives for animals, adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Order No. 404 as of 7 November 2011
Distribution date: 18 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 17 June 2016
This document specifies the product list which should be accompanied by import or export permit while importing to the Russian Federation or exporting from Russia.
Products Covered: Products covered by the Common list of goods subject to veterinary control (surveillance), adopted by the Customs Union Commission Decision No. 317 as of 18 June 2010
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Draft order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation on amendments to Administrative regulation concerning permits issuing by the Federal Service of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance for import, export and transit through the territory of the Russian Federation of animals, products of animal origin, medicinal products for veterinary use, feed and feed additives for animals, adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Order No. 404 as of 7 November 2011
Distribution date: 18 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 17 June 2016
This document specifies the product list which should be accompanied by import or export permit while importing to the Russian Federation or exporting from Russia.
Products Covered: Products covered by the Common list of goods subject to veterinary control (surveillance), adopted by the Customs Union Commission Decision No. 317 as of 18 June 2010
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Quality standard for Packaged drinking water and Mineral Water
Distribution date: 19 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 18 June 2016
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control proposes the quality standard for above mentioned food products: i) as a compulsory provision under food law and regulation; ii) to monitor export / import of these food products; and iii) to maintain safe and quality food product to the consumer. "Packaged waters", other than natural mineral waters, are waters for human consumption and may contain minerals, naturally occurring or intentionally added; may contain carbon dioxide, naturally occurring or intentionally added; but shall not contain sugars, sweeteners, flavourings or other foodstuffs. "Natural mineral water" is a water clearly distinguishable from ordinary drinking water because: a) it is characterized by its content of certain mineral salts and their relative proportions and the presence of trace elements or of other constituents; b) it is obtained directly from natural or drilled sources from underground water bearing strata for which all possible precautions should be taken within the protected perimeters to avoid any pollution of, or external influence on, the chemical and physical qualities of natural mineral water; c) of the constancy of its composition and the stability of its discharge and its temperature, due account being taken of the cycles of minor natural fluctuations; d) it is collected under conditions which guarantee the original microbiological purity and chemical composition of essential components; e) it is packaged close to the point of emergence of the source with particular hygienic precautions; and f) it is not subjected to any treatment other than those permitted by this standard. The proposed standard sets the requirement for essential composition and quality factors, hygiene, packaging and labelling requirements as per the codex standard.
Products Covered: HS Code 220110: Packaged drinking water, mineral water
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Quality standard for Packaged drinking water and Mineral Water
Distribution date: 19 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 18 June 2016
The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control proposes the quality standard for above mentioned food products: i) as a compulsory provision under food law and regulation; ii) to monitor export / import of these food products; and iii) to maintain safe and quality food product to the consumer. "Packaged waters", other than natural mineral waters, are waters for human consumption and may contain minerals, naturally occurring or intentionally added; may contain carbon dioxide, naturally occurring or intentionally added; but shall not contain sugars, sweeteners, flavourings or other foodstuffs. "Natural mineral water" is a water clearly distinguishable from ordinary drinking water because: a) it is characterized by its content of certain mineral salts and their relative proportions and the presence of trace elements or of other constituents; b) it is obtained directly from natural or drilled sources from underground water bearing strata for which all possible precautions should be taken within the protected perimeters to avoid any pollution of, or external influence on, the chemical and physical qualities of natural mineral water; c) of the constancy of its composition and the stability of its discharge and its temperature, due account being taken of the cycles of minor natural fluctuations; d) it is collected under conditions which guarantee the original microbiological purity and chemical composition of essential components; e) it is packaged close to the point of emergence of the source with particular hygienic precautions; and f) it is not subjected to any treatment other than those permitted by this standard. The proposed standard sets the requirement for essential composition and quality factors, hygiene, packaging and labelling requirements as per the codex standard.
Products Covered: HS Code 220110: Packaged drinking water, mineral water
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Reviewing Aspects of the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011: Discussion Paper (59 pages)
Distribution date: 20 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 01 June 2016
<p style="margin:6pt 0cm;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span>A consultation document outlining various proposals to amend existing fuel specifications as delineated under the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011.<strong></strong></span></span></span></p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span>Proposals relevant to the TBT Committee include those that are designed to:</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 1cm;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Align with international specifications:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Maximum sulphur for petrol reduced from 50 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg by 1 July 2018</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Maximum oxygen content introduced of 2.7 percent mass for petrol blends with a maximum ethanol content of 5.0 percent, and 3.7 percent mass for petrol with a maximum ethanol content of 10.0 percent. Petrol blends with ethanol include mono-alcohols and ethers with a final boiling point no higher than 210<sup>°</sup>C</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Maximum methanol content introduced of 3.0 percent volume. The following stipulations for petrol blended with methanol would also be introduced:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The methanol component of any blend of petrol and methanol must contain a corrosion inhibitor</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Co-solvent must be added</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;text-indent:0cm;tab-stops:36.0pt;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"></span></p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The flexible volatility index maximum allowed for regular and premium grade petrol blended with more than 1 percent and not more than 3 percent volume methanol is: 115.0 summer; 120.0 autumn and spring; 130.0 winter. Petrol that complies with the previous season's quality, and that is stored in a filling-station tank to which fewer than 3 deliveries of petrol have been made since 6 weeks before the beginning of the season, is regarded as complying with this specification for up to 6 weeks after the beginning of the season; and</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The maximum vapour pressure allowed for regular and premium grade petrol blended with more than 1 percent and not more than 3 percent methanol is: Auckland and Northland: 72 kPa summer; 87 kPa autumn and spring; 97 kPa winter; rest of North Island: 77 kPa summer; 87 kPa autumn and spring; 97 kPa winter; South Island: 82 kPa summer; 92 kPa autumn and spring; 102 kPa winter. Petrol that complies with the previous season's quality, and that is stored in a filling-station tank to which fewer than 3 deliveries of petrol have been made since 6 weeks before the beginning of the season, is regarded as complying with this specification for up to 6 weeks after the beginning of the season.</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>If petrol contains methanol greater than 1 percent by volume, the seller of the petrol must ensure that the dispensing pump or container is clearly marked to display:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The maximum percentage by volume of methanol that the petrol contains (which must be no greater than the limit set out in Schedule 1 of the Regulations); and</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The words "May not be suitable for all vehicles/engines. Check with the manufacturer before use."</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Biodiesel blend limit in diesel increased from 5% volume to 7% volume</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Minimum oxidation stability in biodiesel increased from 6 hours to 8 hours</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>New standard for petrol blended with more than 70 percent and not more than 85 percent ethanol with the following specifications:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Acidity (as acetic acid) 0.006% m/m maximum to be tested using ASTM D1613</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Copper strip corrosion (3 hours at 500C) No. 1 maximum to be tested using ASTM D130</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Ethanol 70-85% v/v to be tested using ASTM D5501</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Final boiling point (distillation) 210<sup>0</sup>C maximum to be tested using ASTM D86</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Inorganic chloride 1 mg/kg maximum to be tested using ASTM D7319 or ASTM D7328</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Methanol 1.0% v/v maximum to be tested using ASTM D5501</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>pHe 6.5-9.0 to be tested using ASTM D6423</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Silver strip corrosion Class 1 maximum to be tested using ASTM D130</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Solvent washed gum 5 mg/100 mL maximum to be tested using ASTM 3831</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Sulphur 50 mg/kg maximum up to 31 December 2017 and then 10 mg/kg maximum from 1 July 2018 to be tested using ASTM D5453 or IP 497</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Vapour pressure (DVPE) for regular and premium grade petrol blended with more than 70% and less than 85% volume ethanol, the minimum vapour pressure allowed is 38 kPa and the maximum vapour pressure allowed is: Auckland and Northland: 62 kPa summer; 70 kPa autumn and spring; 80 kPa winter; rest of North Island: 65 kPa summer; 75 kPa autumn and spring; 80 kPa winter; South Island: 70 kPa summer; 80 kPa autumn and spring; 85 kPa winter to be tested using ASTM D5191</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Water 1.0% m/m maximum to be testing using ASTM E203 or EN 15489</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 1cm;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Legal clarifications to reflect original policy intent:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Calculation of "pool averages" for aromatics in petrol is to be clarified so that in any six month period the average aromatic content does not exceed 42% volume.</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 1cm;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Consequential amendments:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The maximum density for diesel blended with more than 1% and not more than 7% volume fatty acid methyl esters is increased to 854 kg/m<sup>3</sup>"</p><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Maximum sulphur level in ethanol reduced to 10 mg/kg by 1 July 2018</span></span>
Products Covered: Engine fuels 2710.12.15; 2710.12.23; 2710.12.19; 2710.12.29; 2710.12.17; 2710.12.25; 2710.12.19; 2710.12.29; 2710.19.32; 2710.19.36; 2207.20.23; 2207.20.35; 3824.90.87; 3824.90.93; 3826.00.10; 3826.00.30
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Reviewing Aspects of the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011: Discussion Paper (59 pages)
Distribution date: 20 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 01 June 2016
<p style="margin:6pt 0cm;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span>A consultation document outlining various proposals to amend existing fuel specifications as delineated under the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2011.<strong></strong></span></span></span></p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span>Proposals relevant to the TBT Committee include those that are designed to:</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 1cm;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Align with international specifications:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Maximum sulphur for petrol reduced from 50 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg by 1 July 2018</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Maximum oxygen content introduced of 2.7 percent mass for petrol blends with a maximum ethanol content of 5.0 percent, and 3.7 percent mass for petrol with a maximum ethanol content of 10.0 percent. Petrol blends with ethanol include mono-alcohols and ethers with a final boiling point no higher than 210<sup>°</sup>C</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Maximum methanol content introduced of 3.0 percent volume. The following stipulations for petrol blended with methanol would also be introduced:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The methanol component of any blend of petrol and methanol must contain a corrosion inhibitor</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Co-solvent must be added</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;text-indent:0cm;tab-stops:36.0pt;"><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"></span></p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The flexible volatility index maximum allowed for regular and premium grade petrol blended with more than 1 percent and not more than 3 percent volume methanol is: 115.0 summer; 120.0 autumn and spring; 130.0 winter. Petrol that complies with the previous season's quality, and that is stored in a filling-station tank to which fewer than 3 deliveries of petrol have been made since 6 weeks before the beginning of the season, is regarded as complying with this specification for up to 6 weeks after the beginning of the season; and</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The maximum vapour pressure allowed for regular and premium grade petrol blended with more than 1 percent and not more than 3 percent methanol is: Auckland and Northland: 72 kPa summer; 87 kPa autumn and spring; 97 kPa winter; rest of North Island: 77 kPa summer; 87 kPa autumn and spring; 97 kPa winter; South Island: 82 kPa summer; 92 kPa autumn and spring; 102 kPa winter. Petrol that complies with the previous season's quality, and that is stored in a filling-station tank to which fewer than 3 deliveries of petrol have been made since 6 weeks before the beginning of the season, is regarded as complying with this specification for up to 6 weeks after the beginning of the season.</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>If petrol contains methanol greater than 1 percent by volume, the seller of the petrol must ensure that the dispensing pump or container is clearly marked to display:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The maximum percentage by volume of methanol that the petrol contains (which must be no greater than the limit set out in Schedule 1 of the Regulations); and</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The words "May not be suitable for all vehicles/engines. Check with the manufacturer before use."</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Biodiesel blend limit in diesel increased from 5% volume to 7% volume</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Minimum oxidation stability in biodiesel increased from 6 hours to 8 hours</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>New standard for petrol blended with more than 70 percent and not more than 85 percent ethanol with the following specifications:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Acidity (as acetic acid) 0.006% m/m maximum to be tested using ASTM D1613</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Copper strip corrosion (3 hours at 500C) No. 1 maximum to be tested using ASTM D130</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Ethanol 70-85% v/v to be tested using ASTM D5501</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Final boiling point (distillation) 210<sup>0</sup>C maximum to be tested using ASTM D86</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Inorganic chloride 1 mg/kg maximum to be tested using ASTM D7319 or ASTM D7328</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Methanol 1.0% v/v maximum to be tested using ASTM D5501</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>pHe 6.5-9.0 to be tested using ASTM D6423</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Silver strip corrosion Class 1 maximum to be tested using ASTM D130</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 62.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Solvent washed gum 5 mg/100 mL maximum to be tested using ASTM 3831</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Sulphur 50 mg/kg maximum up to 31 December 2017 and then 10 mg/kg maximum from 1 July 2018 to be tested using ASTM D5453 or IP 497</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Vapour pressure (DVPE) for regular and premium grade petrol blended with more than 70% and less than 85% volume ethanol, the minimum vapour pressure allowed is 38 kPa and the maximum vapour pressure allowed is: Auckland and Northland: 62 kPa summer; 70 kPa autumn and spring; 80 kPa winter; rest of North Island: 65 kPa summer; 75 kPa autumn and spring; 80 kPa winter; South Island: 70 kPa summer; 80 kPa autumn and spring; 85 kPa winter to be tested using ASTM D5191</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 79.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Water 1.0% m/m maximum to be testing using ASTM E203 or EN 15489</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 1cm;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Legal clarifications to reflect original policy intent:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Calculation of "pool averages" for aromatics in petrol is to be clarified so that in any six month period the average aromatic content does not exceed 42% volume.</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 1cm;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>Consequential amendments:</p><p style="margin:3pt 0cm 3pt 45.35pt;"><span style="font-face:Symbol;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:9pt;"><span>·<span style="font-face:Times New Roman;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font:7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></span></span>The maximum density for diesel blended with more than 1% and not more than 7% volume fatty acid methyl esters is increased to 854 kg/m<sup>3</sup>"</p><span style="font-face:Verdana;font-size:x-small;"><span style="font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';font-size:9pt;">Maximum sulphur level in ethanol reduced to 10 mg/kg by 1 July 2018</span></span>
Products Covered: Engine fuels 2710.12.15; 2710.12.23; 2710.12.19; 2710.12.29; 2710.12.17; 2710.12.25; 2710.12.19; 2710.12.29; 2710.19.32; 2710.19.36; 2207.20.23; 2207.20.35; 3824.90.87; 3824.90.93; 3826.00.10; 3826.00.30
Regulation Type: Regular notification
<p>This addendum is to inform that the Thai Industrial Standard for Alkyd Enamel: Safety Requirement (TIS 2625-2557(2014)) issued by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute was adopted on 28 January 2016 and will enter into force after 365 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (28 January 2017). This draft of standard was notified under Notification G/TBT/N/THA/433. </p>
Distribution date: 21 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025
Products Covered: Paints and varnishes (HS: 3209; ICS: 87.040)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
<p>This addendum is to inform that the Thai Industrial Standard for Alkyd Enamel: Safety Requirement (TIS 2625-2557(2014)) issued by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute was adopted on 28 January 2016 and will enter into force after 365 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (28 January 2017). This draft of standard was notified under Notification G/TBT/N/THA/433. </p>
Distribution date: 21 April 2016 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025
Products Covered: Paints and varnishes (HS: 3209; ICS: 87.040)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
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