Dishwashing powders (HS code(s): 3402); (ICS code(s): 71.100.40)

Standards Decree (Fourth Amendment) 5782-2022; (6 page(s), in Hebrew)

Following the new import regime notified in G/TBT/N/ISR/1216 and G/TBT/N/ISR/1219 on 26 August 2021, a draft Fourth Annex to the Standards Decree was published by Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry.

This Fourth Annex allows the import of dishwashing powders, subject to the Israel Mandatory Standard SI 1417 and that complies with the European Regulation EC 1272/2008, to be imported into Israel based on an importer's declaration of conformity, with the following pre-conditions:

·         Biodegradability of minimum 80% according to EC 648/2004;

·         Borax content of up to 0.5 g/kg product, in accordance with the International Standard ISO 6835.

The importer should attach the following documentation to the DoC in his import application:

·         Updated product Safety Sheet;

·         Manufacturer's documents or Conformity Certificate to EC 1272/2008 proving that the marking, marking resistance and packaging are compatible with the Safety Sheet;

·         Certificate for compliance with EN ISO 8317 for child-resistant packaging, when required according to EC 1272/2008;

·        Marking of the chemical composition according to EC 648/2004.