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") (11 pages, in Spanish)

Distribution date: 29 October 2020 | Final date for Comment: 28 November 2020
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 the following products: 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); Braking systems (ICS code(s): 43.040.40)
Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification
Collegiate Board Resolution - RDC No. 423, 16 September - Republication

Distribution date: 30 October 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
Resolution – RDC number 423, 16 September 2020 – previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1081– which changes the Resolution – RDC number 27, 21 June 2011, the Resolution – RDC number 36, 26 August 2015, and the Resolution – RDC number 40, 26 August 2015; and establishes the cancellation of the registration system for medical devices classified as Class Risk I and II, which must be registered in the notification regime was republished.
Products Covered: Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent. (HS code(s): 2936); Hormones, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives thereof, used primarily as hormones; other steroids used primarily as hormones. (HS code(s): 2937); Pharmaceutical products (HS code(s): 30); Pharmaceutics (ICS code(s): 11.120)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Collegiate Board Resolution - RDC No. 423, 16 September - Republication

Distribution date: 30 October 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
Resolution – RDC number 423, 16 September 2020 – previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/1081– which changes the Resolution – RDC number 27, 21 June 2011, the Resolution – RDC number 36, 26 August 2015, and the Resolution – RDC number 40, 26 August 2015; and establishes the cancellation of the registration system for medical devices classified as Class Risk I and II, which must be registered in the notification regime was republished.
Products Covered: Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent. (HS code(s): 2936); Hormones, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives thereof, used primarily as hormones; other steroids used primarily as hormones. (HS code(s): 2937); Pharmaceutical products (HS code(s): 30); Pharmaceutics (ICS code(s): 11.120)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/718 (dated 20 January 2020) were adopted and published on 18 June 2020. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/718 (dated 20 January 2020) were adopted and published on 18 June 2020. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
PROYECTO DE REAL DECRETO POR EL QUE SE ESTABLECEN LAS CONDICIONES DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN, CONTROL OFICIAL Y AUTORIZACIÓN DE ENSAYOS CON PRODUCTOS FITOSANITARIOS (Draft Royal Decree establishing the requirements for the marketing and official control of plant protection products, and for the authorization of tests involving these products) (28 pages, in Spanish)

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 02 January 2021
(a) Regulation of the storage conditions for, trade (import and export) with third countries in, and distance selling of plant protection products; (b) Creation of an electronic register of transactions and operations involving plant protection products; (c) Establishment of specific provisions for the implementation in Spain of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017, relating to the performance of official controls on the marketing of plant protection products and the development of the official control programme for the marketing of these products; (d) Establishment of the register and requirements for the authorization of bodies that conduct tests involving plant protection products.
Products Covered: HS codes 28, 29 (excluding 29.35, 29.36, 29.37, 29.39 and 29.40) and 38.08 (excluding 38.08.10.20, 38.08.20.20 and 38.08.90.92) ICS number 65.100
Regulation Type: Regular notification
PROYECTO DE REAL DECRETO POR EL QUE SE ESTABLECEN LAS CONDICIONES DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN, CONTROL OFICIAL Y AUTORIZACIÓN DE ENSAYOS CON PRODUCTOS FITOSANITARIOS (Draft Royal Decree establishing the requirements for the marketing and official control of plant protection products, and for the authorization of tests involving these products) (28 pages, in Spanish)

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 02 January 2021
(a) Regulation of the storage conditions for, trade (import and export) with third countries in, and distance selling of plant protection products; (b) Creation of an electronic register of transactions and operations involving plant protection products; (c) Establishment of specific provisions for the implementation in Spain of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017, relating to the performance of official controls on the marketing of plant protection products and the development of the official control programme for the marketing of these products; (d) Establishment of the register and requirements for the authorization of bodies that conduct tests involving plant protection products.
Products Covered: HS codes 28, 29 (excluding 29.35, 29.36, 29.37, 29.39 and 29.40) and 38.08 (excluding 38.08.10.20, 38.08.20.20 and 38.08.90.92) ICS number 65.100
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/719 (dated 20 January 2020) were adopted and published on 18 June 2020. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/719 (dated 20 January 2020) were adopted and published on 18 June 2020. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).

Distribution date: 03 November 2020 | Final date for Comment: 16 May 2025
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Prothioconazole notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/736 (dated 31 March 2020) were adopted and published on 30 June 2020. The specified MRLs are available as below:
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
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