Israel - Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 2, dealing with chlorine as a chemical used for purification of water

For Protection of human health or safety, Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point has issued notification on revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5438 part 2, dealing with chlorine as a chemical used for purification of water. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 739: June 2009. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follow:

·                Removes the requirement for mercury (Hg) Remark A of Table 1 does not apply

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

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