Distribution date: 28 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 27 June 2011

The proposed amendment to the Technical Specification for Net Content In Prepackage is introduced to bring the current specification in line with that of related international standards. The International Recommendation OIML R87 and OIML R79 issued by the International Organization of Legal Metrology is considered to be the relevant international standard.

Products Covered: Washing clothing powder and soap silk in Prepackage Goods. (HS Chapter 90)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 29 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 22 May 2011

Considering requests of Members concerning the extension of the comment period for the Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian policy and food of Ukraine "On procedure for granting approval for issuing license to plant protection chemical means which are subject of import licensing in 2011", notified under G/SPS/N/UKR/57, the final date for comments is extended to 22 of May 2011.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 29 April 2011 | Final date for Comment: 22 May 2011

Considering requests of Members concerning the extension of the comment period for the Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian policy and food of Ukraine "On procedure for granting approval for issuing license to plant protection chemical means which are subject of import licensing in 2011", notified under G/SPS/N/UKR/57, the final date for comments is extended to 22 of May 2011.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 04 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 03 July 2011

- A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Stroller ; „Q Indicate the textile composition or mix ratio in Stroller and the caution for handling. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Chemical household articles ; „Q In case of aerosol perfume and deodorant, indicate the phrase that those products can be exploded when they are exposed in direct-ray or hear, and letter size should be over 8 point. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Shopping Cart ; „Q Install the safety belt in Shopping Cart that can give a child a ride ; „Q Regulate the indication¡¦s letter size to provide users with sufficient information. ; ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Wet Tissue ; „Q Indicate the guide for the prevention of pollution during use, and warning phrase that consumer should refrain from using it on sensitive parts such as eye, mouth, etc. ; ; ¡° Self-Regulatory Safety Confirmation System: ; Manufacturers(importers) should confirm whether their products meet the conformity of ; the safety by themselves and declare the safety of the items before taking products out of ; factory or customs clearance ;

Products Covered: Stroller(HS: 8715), Chemical Household Articles, Shopping Cart, Wet tissue (HS: 3307)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 04 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 03 July 2011

- A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Stroller ; „Q Indicate the textile composition or mix ratio in Stroller and the caution for handling. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Chemical household articles ; „Q In case of aerosol perfume and deodorant, indicate the phrase that those products can be exploded when they are exposed in direct-ray or hear, and letter size should be over 8 point. ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Shopping Cart ; „Q Install the safety belt in Shopping Cart that can give a child a ride ; „Q Regulate the indication¡¦s letter size to provide users with sufficient information. ; ; ; - A draft revision for the Safety Criteria on Wet Tissue ; „Q Indicate the guide for the prevention of pollution during use, and warning phrase that consumer should refrain from using it on sensitive parts such as eye, mouth, etc. ; ; ¡° Self-Regulatory Safety Confirmation System: ; Manufacturers(importers) should confirm whether their products meet the conformity of ; the safety by themselves and declare the safety of the items before taking products out of ; factory or customs clearance ;

Products Covered: Stroller(HS: 8715), Chemical Household Articles, Shopping Cart, Wet tissue (HS: 3307)

Regulation Type: Revision to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 06 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 05 July 2011

The drafted technical regulation regulates the safety, physical, chemical and testing indicators of alcoholic beverages from grape row materials and acceptable technology for their production, wine making methods, processing, materials and maximum permissable quantities under CNFEA Product Code 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207 and 2208.

Products Covered: The regulation covers commodities specified under CNFEA Product Code 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207 and 2208.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 05 July 2011

The drafted technical regulation regulates the safety, physical, chemical and testing indicators of alcoholic beverages from grape row materials and acceptable technology for their production, wine making methods, processing, materials and maximum permissable quantities under CNFEA Product Code 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207 and 2208.

Products Covered: The regulation covers commodities specified under CNFEA Product Code 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207 and 2208.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 09 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 08 July 2011

This draft revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 10 adopts the European Standard EN 899: March 2009, with the following changes that appear in the standard's Hebrew section: ; - Changes in the normative references appear in paragraph 2. ; - Adds a new remark to the chemical and indicator parameters described in paragraph 4.3. ; - Adds new sampling methods to paragraphs 5.1.3. ; - Adds a new analysis method to paragraphs 5.2. ; - Adds to paragraph 6 dealing with labelling, transportation and storage, a new reference to Israel Mandatory Standard SI 2302 parts 1 and 2. ; - Changes the marking requirements for sulphuric acid described in paragraph 6.4. ; - Adds to paragraph 6.5 dealing with storage, a new reference to MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and to the equivalent paragraph in the adopted European Standard. ; - Changes the reference for the maximum level of sulphate in drinking water appearing in paragraph A.2.5 of Annex A. ; - Adds a new MSDS requirement to the general rules relating to safety in Annex B. ;

Products Covered: Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption (ICS: 13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 2807)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 09 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 08 July 2011

This draft revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 10 adopts the European Standard EN 899: March 2009, with the following changes that appear in the standard's Hebrew section: ; - Changes in the normative references appear in paragraph 2. ; - Adds a new remark to the chemical and indicator parameters described in paragraph 4.3. ; - Adds new sampling methods to paragraphs 5.1.3. ; - Adds a new analysis method to paragraphs 5.2. ; - Adds to paragraph 6 dealing with labelling, transportation and storage, a new reference to Israel Mandatory Standard SI 2302 parts 1 and 2. ; - Changes the marking requirements for sulphuric acid described in paragraph 6.4. ; - Adds to paragraph 6.5 dealing with storage, a new reference to MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and to the equivalent paragraph in the adopted European Standard. ; - Changes the reference for the maximum level of sulphate in drinking water appearing in paragraph A.2.5 of Annex A. ; - Adds a new MSDS requirement to the general rules relating to safety in Annex B. ;

Products Covered: Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption (ICS: 13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 2807)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 09 May 2011 | Final date for Comment: 08 July 2011

This draft revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 14 adopts the European Standard EN 1410: January 2008, with the following changes that appears in the standard's Hebrew section: ; • Adds new references to the normative references appearing in paragraph 2. ; • Adds a new analytical method to paragraphs 5.2. ; • Adds to paragraph 6 dealing with labelling, transportation and storage, a new reference to Israel Mandatory Standard SI 2302 parts 1 and 2. ; • Changes the marking requirements for cationic polyacrylamides described in paragraph 6.4. ; • Adds to the general information on cationic polyacrylamides appearing in Annex A, a new requirement to provide a safety sheet (MSDS). ; The major differences between the old version and this revised one are the reference and requirement to comply also with the requirements of SI 2302 parts 1 and 2. ;

Products Covered: Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption (ICS: 13.060.20 and 71.100.80; HS: 2924.19).

Regulation Type: Regular notification