Colombia proposed technical regulation for Zinc-Coal and Alkaline Batteries imported or manufactured nationally for commercialization

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development proposed the minimum information requirements that the label and label of the Zinc-Coal and Alkaline Batteries are to be contained, as well as the maximum permitted levels of heavy metals.

The proposed resolution contains: Object; Scope; Exceptions; Exclusions; Definitions and acronyms; General requirements; Specific requirements; Technical requirements; Procedure for Evaluating Conformity; Document to demonstrate conformity; Samples; Concept of equivalence; Monitoring and control entities; Sanctioning regime; Prohibition; Registration of manufacturers and importers; Review and update; Notification; Effectiveness and Repeal.

Products covered: Zinc-Coal, Alkaline batteries

HS code: 8506101100, 8506101900, 8506109110, 8506109190, 8506109900

Proposed date of adoption: NA

Proposed date of publication: NA

Final date for comments: 02-12-2017

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