Regulatory Updates
Drinking water treatment systems for domestic use - Filtration and purification: Systems except reverse osmosis systems (6 pages in Hebrew).
Distribution date: 17 January 2012 | Final date for Comment: 17 March 2012
First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 1505 part 1. This amendment changes the following: ; { Changes the standard's scope appearing in paragraph 1.1 that this standard does not apply to mechanical water filters that separate particles smaller than 80 micrometer, with a few exceptions. ; { Removes from the standard's scope, paragraph 1.1, systems used in industrial procedures. ; { Adds a new paragraph 1.2.a with a new definition for drinking water treatment systems for domestic use. ; { Changes the requirements of the system performance instructions and declarations leaflet appears in paragraph 2.1.3.18. ; { Changes table 4 by correcting an error regarding the silicate content and adds a new requirement for lowering scale sedimentation through reducing the quantity of calcium and magnesium ions. ; { Corrects an error that appeared in paragraph 3.3.4.2. ; { Adds a new paragraph 3.7.a requiring that all chemicals used for water treatment comply with the requirements of the relevant part of Israel Mandatory Standard series SI 5438. ; { Adds to paragraph 3.8.1.3 a new test method for lowering scale sedimentation by reducing the quantity of calcium and magnesium ions. ;
Products Covered: Drinking water treatment systems for domestic use (ICS: 13.060.20 and 97.040.50; HS: 8421.21, 8419.81 and 8419.89).
Regulation Type: Regular notification
Drinking water treatment systems for domestic use - Filtration and purification: Systems except reverse osmosis systems (6 pages in Hebrew).
Distribution date: 17 January 2012 | Final date for Comment: 17 March 2012
First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 1505 part 1. This amendment changes the following: ; { Changes the standard's scope appearing in paragraph 1.1 that this standard does not apply to mechanical water filters that separate particles smaller than 80 micrometer, with a few exceptions. ; { Removes from the standard's scope, paragraph 1.1, systems used in industrial procedures. ; { Adds a new paragraph 1.2.a with a new definition for drinking water treatment systems for domestic use. ; { Changes the requirements of the system performance instructions and declarations leaflet appears in paragraph 2.1.3.18. ; { Changes table 4 by correcting an error regarding the silicate content and adds a new requirement for lowering scale sedimentation through reducing the quantity of calcium and magnesium ions. ; { Corrects an error that appeared in paragraph 3.3.4.2. ; { Adds a new paragraph 3.7.a requiring that all chemicals used for water treatment comply with the requirements of the relevant part of Israel Mandatory Standard series SI 5438. ; { Adds to paragraph 3.8.1.3 a new test method for lowering scale sedimentation by reducing the quantity of calcium and magnesium ions. ;
Products Covered: Drinking water treatment systems for domestic use (ICS: 13.060.20 and 97.040.50; HS: 8421.21, 8419.81 and 8419.89).
Regulation Type: Regular notification
La República de Colombia comunica con relación a la Resolución N° 1001 del 23 de abril de 2010 del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico aplicable a componentes de sistemas de frenos para uso en vehículos automotores o en sus remolques, que se importen, fabriquen o comercialicen en Colombia, notificada por la Organización Mundial del Comercio, mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/COL/132/Add.1 del 26 de mayo de 2010, que ésta ha sido derogada, mediante la Resolución Nº 4983 del 13 de diciembre de 2011 del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo. ; ; Punto de Contacto: ; ; Responsable: Daniel Héctor Rico R. ; Correo electrónico: drico@mincomercio.gov.co ; Puntocontactotc-msf@mincomercio.gov.co ; Calle 28 N° 13A 15, tercer piso ; Bogotá, D.C., Colombia ; Tel.: (+57-1) 606 7676, Ext.1690 ; Fax: (+57-1) 606 4777 ; ; http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2012/tbt/COL/12_0009_00_s.pdf
Distribution date: 16 January 2012
Products Covered: Brake fluids, hoses, cylinder sleeves, rubber seals, friction material, drums, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and discs (3819000000, 4009320000, 4016992900, 6813200000, 6813810000, 8708301000, 8708302100, 8708302390 and 8708302500)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
La República de Colombia comunica con relación a la Resolución N° 1001 del 23 de abril de 2010 del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico aplicable a componentes de sistemas de frenos para uso en vehículos automotores o en sus remolques, que se importen, fabriquen o comercialicen en Colombia, notificada por la Organización Mundial del Comercio, mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/COL/132/Add.1 del 26 de mayo de 2010, que ésta ha sido derogada, mediante la Resolución Nº 4983 del 13 de diciembre de 2011 del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo. ; ; Punto de Contacto: ; ; Responsable: Daniel Héctor Rico R. ; Correo electrónico: drico@mincomercio.gov.co ; Puntocontactotc-msf@mincomercio.gov.co ; Calle 28 N° 13A 15, tercer piso ; Bogotá, D.C., Colombia ; Tel.: (+57-1) 606 7676, Ext.1690 ; Fax: (+57-1) 606 4777 ; ; http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2012/tbt/COL/12_0009_00_s.pdf
Distribution date: 16 January 2012
Products Covered: Brake fluids, hoses, cylinder sleeves, rubber seals, friction material, drums, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and discs (3819000000, 4009320000, 4016992900, 6813200000, 6813810000, 8708301000, 8708302100, 8708302390 and 8708302500)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1634 - Food Additive)
Distribution date: 16 January 2012
The proposed amendment notified in the document G/SPS/N/CAN/388 (dated 8 April 2009) was adopted 2 December 2011 as the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1634 - Food Additive). These Regulations entered into force on 2 December 2011.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1634 - Food Additive)
Distribution date: 16 January 2012
The proposed amendment notified in the document G/SPS/N/CAN/388 (dated 8 April 2009) was adopted 2 December 2011 as the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1634 - Food Additive). These Regulations entered into force on 2 December 2011.
Products Covered:
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
La República de Colombia comunica con relación al proyecto de resolución del Ministerio de de Comercio, Industria y Turismo "Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico aplicable a componentes de sistemas de frenos para uso en vehículos automotores o en sus remolques, que se importen o se fabriquen nacionalmente para su uso o comercialización en Colombia", notificado el 16 de junio de 2011 por la Organización Mundial del Comercio mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/COL/159, que éste ha sido expedido el 13 de diciembre de 2011, mediante la Resolución N° 4983 del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, la cual entrara en vigor el 23 de junio de 2012. ; ; Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, Dirección de Regulación, Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación. ; ; El documento está disponible en el sitio Web: ; http://extranet.comunidadandina.org/SIRT/public/index.aspx ; ; Punto de Contacto: ; ; Responsable: Daniel Héctor Rico R. ; Correo electrónico: drico@mincomercio.gov.co ; Puntocontactotc-msf@mincomercio.gov.co ; Calle 28 N° 13A 15, tercer piso ; Bogotá, D.C., Colombia ; Tel.: (+57-1) 606 7676, Ext.1690 ; Fax: (+57-1) 606 4777 ; ; Y esta disponible aquí: ; ; http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2012/tbt/COL/12_0009_00_s.pdf
Distribution date: 16 January 2012
Products Covered: Brake fluids, hoses, cylinder sleeves, rubber seals, friction material, drums, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and discs (3819000000, 4009320000, 4016992900, 6813200000, 6813810000, 8708301000, 8708302100, 8708302390 and 8708302500)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
La República de Colombia comunica con relación al proyecto de resolución del Ministerio de de Comercio, Industria y Turismo "Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico aplicable a componentes de sistemas de frenos para uso en vehículos automotores o en sus remolques, que se importen o se fabriquen nacionalmente para su uso o comercialización en Colombia", notificado el 16 de junio de 2011 por la Organización Mundial del Comercio mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/COL/159, que éste ha sido expedido el 13 de diciembre de 2011, mediante la Resolución N° 4983 del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, la cual entrara en vigor el 23 de junio de 2012. ; ; Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo, Dirección de Regulación, Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación. ; ; El documento está disponible en el sitio Web: ; http://extranet.comunidadandina.org/SIRT/public/index.aspx ; ; Punto de Contacto: ; ; Responsable: Daniel Héctor Rico R. ; Correo electrónico: drico@mincomercio.gov.co ; Puntocontactotc-msf@mincomercio.gov.co ; Calle 28 N° 13A 15, tercer piso ; Bogotá, D.C., Colombia ; Tel.: (+57-1) 606 7676, Ext.1690 ; Fax: (+57-1) 606 4777 ; ; Y esta disponible aquí: ; ; http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2012/tbt/COL/12_0009_00_s.pdf
Distribution date: 16 January 2012
Products Covered: Brake fluids, hoses, cylinder sleeves, rubber seals, friction material, drums, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and discs (3819000000, 4009320000, 4016992900, 6813200000, 6813810000, 8708301000, 8708302100, 8708302390 and 8708302500)
Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification
Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 64 (third revision): Water and ice quality. Packaged processed drinking water. Specifications (15 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 16 January 2012 | Final date for Comment: 16 March 2012
Definiciones, factores esenciales de composición y calidad, requisitos químicos, físicos, radiológicos, higiene, etiquetado y envasado, transporte y comercialización.
Products Covered: Mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured (HS code(s): 220110); Water quality (ICS code(s): 13.060); Non-alcoholic beverages (ICS code(s): 67.160.20)
Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification
Dominican Standard (NORDOM) No. 64 (third revision): Water and ice quality. Packaged processed drinking water. Specifications (15 pages, in Spanish)
Distribution date: 16 January 2012 | Final date for Comment: 16 March 2012
Definiciones, factores esenciales de composición y calidad, requisitos químicos, físicos, radiológicos, higiene, etiquetado y envasado, transporte y comercialización.
Products Covered: Mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured (HS code(s): 220110); Water quality (ICS code(s): 13.060); Non-alcoholic beverages (ICS code(s): 67.160.20)
Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification
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