Ordinance of the Federal Council amending the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem) of 18 May 2005; 58 to 60 pages (depending on the language version); German, French, and Italian
Distribution date: 01 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 31 May 2019
New restrictions on the marketing on certain hazardous substances shall be introduced in several annexes of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem). The proposed provisions on decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and precursors, certain phthalic acid esters (DEHP, DBP, DIBP, BBP) in articles, cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in cosmetics, nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs) containing textiles, ammonium salts in cellulose insulation mixtures and methanol in windscreen fluids are in line with those recently adopted in the European Union in the framework of the REACH regulation. To fulfill the requirements of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the existing regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases shall also be modified. This includes new restrictions for the placing on the market of certain stationary equipment and appliances with fluorinated refrigerants that act as greenhouse gases, as well as the servicing of certain stationary equipment with those refrigerants.
Products Covered: Chemical substances
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Ordinance of the Federal Council amending the Ordinance on the Reduction of Risks relating to the Use of Certain Particularly Dangerous Substances, Preparations and Articles (Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance, ORRChem) of 18 May 2005; 58 to 60 pages (depending on the language version); German, French, and Italian
Distribution date: 01 May 2019 | Final date for Comment: 31 May 2019
New restrictions on the marketing on certain hazardous substances shall be introduced in several annexes of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem). The proposed provisions on decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and precursors, certain phthalic acid esters (DEHP, DBP, DIBP, BBP) in articles, cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in cosmetics, nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs) containing textiles, ammonium salts in cellulose insulation mixtures and methanol in windscreen fluids are in line with those recently adopted in the European Union in the framework of the REACH regulation. To fulfill the requirements of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, the existing regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases shall also be modified. This includes new restrictions for the placing on the market of certain stationary equipment and appliances with fluorinated refrigerants that act as greenhouse gases, as well as the servicing of certain stationary equipment with those refrigerants.
Products Covered: Chemical substances
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 031 (2R) "Líquido de frenos para sistemas hidráulicos" (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 031 "Brake fluid for hydraulic systems") (10 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 30 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 29 June 2019
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by non-petroleum-based brake fluids used in road-vehicle hydraulic brake and clutch systems, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to: Non-petroleum-based brake fluids for hydraulic systems of the following classes: · Class 3 · Class 4 · Class 5-1 · Class 6 It does not apply to: · Petroleum-based brake fluids. · Silicone-based brake fluids.
Products Covered: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission not containing petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil, or containing < 70% petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil by weight (HS code(s): 3819); Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission not containing petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil, or containing < 70% petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil by weight (HS code(s): 381900); (ICS code(s): 43.040.40)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 031 (2R) "Líquido de frenos para sistemas hidráulicos" (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 031 "Brake fluid for hydraulic systems") (10 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 30 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 29 June 2019
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by non-petroleum-based brake fluids used in road-vehicle hydraulic brake and clutch systems, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to: Non-petroleum-based brake fluids for hydraulic systems of the following classes: · Class 3 · Class 4 · Class 5-1 · Class 6 It does not apply to: · Petroleum-based brake fluids. · Silicone-based brake fluids.
Products Covered: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission not containing petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil, or containing < 70% petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil by weight (HS code(s): 3819); Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission not containing petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil, or containing < 70% petroleum oil or bituminous mineral oil by weight (HS code(s): 381900); (ICS code(s): 43.040.40)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DUS 1963:2018, Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide) - Specification, First Edition This addendum aims to inform WTO Members that the draft Uganda standard; DUS 1963:2018, Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide) - Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/907 was adopted on 26 March 2019. The adopted standard, US 1963:2018, Caustic Soda - Specification, can be obtained online through the link https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.
Distribution date: 30 April 2019
Products Covered: Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
DUS 1963:2018, Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide) - Specification, First Edition This addendum aims to inform WTO Members that the draft Uganda standard; DUS 1963:2018, Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide) - Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/907 was adopted on 26 March 2019. The adopted standard, US 1963:2018, Caustic Soda - Specification, can be obtained online through the link https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/.
Distribution date: 30 April 2019
Products Covered: Caustic Soda (Sodium hydroxide)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
DEAS 965:2019 Lipstick — Specification
Distribution date: 29 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 15 June 2019
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for lipstick.
Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330410); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 965:2019 Lipstick — Specification
Distribution date: 29 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 15 June 2019
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for lipstick.
Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330410); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 961:2019 Glycerine for cosmetic industry — Specification
Distribution date: 29 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 15 June 2019
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine for cosmetic industry.
Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330410); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 961:2019 Glycerine for cosmetic industry — Specification
Distribution date: 29 April 2019 | Final date for Comment: 15 June 2019
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for glycerine for cosmetic industry.
Products Covered: (HS code(s): 330410); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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