COL/228
WTO/TBT
CO Colombie
  • 85 - Machines, appareils et matériels électriques et leurs parties; appareils d'enregistrement ou de reproduction du son, appareils d'enregistrement ou de reproduction des images et du son en télévision, et parties et accessoires de ces appareils
2017-12-12
2017-09-19

Zinc-carbon and alkaline cells and batteries (HS tariff subheadings 8506.10.11.00, 8506.10.19.00, 8506.10.91.10, 8506.10.91.90 and 8506.10.99.00)

Proyecto de Resolución del Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo y del Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible "Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico para Pilas Zinc-Carbón y Alcalinas que se importen o fabriquen nacionalmente para su comercialización en Colombia" (Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "Issuing the Technical Regulation applicable to zinc-carbon and alkaline cells and batteries imported into or manufactured in Colombia for marketing in the country") (13 pages, in Spanish)

The notified draft Resolution sets out the minimum information requirements applicable to zinc-carbon and alkaline cell and battery labels and markings and establishes the maximum permitted levels for the heavy metals in such products. It covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Exemptions; Exclusions; Definitions and acronyms; General requirements; Specific requirements; Technical requirements; Conformity assessment procedure; Document demonstrating conformity; Samples; Concept of equivalence; Monitoring and inspection bodies; Penalty system; Prohibitions; Registration of manufacturers and importers; Review and updating; Notification; Period of validity; and Derogations.