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Notifying
Member: GUYANA
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and
7.2):
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Agency
responsible:
Guyana
National Bureau of Standards (GNBS)
Track MB,
Block B, National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana.
Tel: +(592)
219 0062; +(592) 219 0064; +(592) 219 0065; +(592) 219 0066 Ext. 2014
Email: info@gnbsgy.org
Website:
https://gnbsgy.org
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and
website addresses, if available) of
agency or authority designated to handle
comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from
above:
Email: standards@gnbsgy.org; public.comments@gnbsgy.org
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Notified
under Article 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [X], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ],
other:
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Products
covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS
numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Gas cylinders (ICS code(s): 23.020.35); Liquid fuels (ICS
code(s): 75.160.20); Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment
(ICS code(s): 75.200)
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Title,
number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Specification for Storage, handling and transportation of LPG
cylinders; (12 page(s), in English)
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Description
of content: This draft standard is
a revision of, and will supersede, GYS 264:2021. It specifies the
requirements for the storage, handling, and transportation of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases (LPG) cylinders.
The revised
standard is intended to be mandatory and aims to guide consumers,
manufacturers, importers, and handlers of LPG cylinders by outlining clear
safety requirements. Furthermore, it will serve as a regulatory tool for
agencies and stakeholders involved in the regulation and importation of LPG
cylinders, helping to limit or prevent defective or non-compliant products on
the local market. This revision also aims to raise consumer awareness and
safety for everyone who uses these cylinders.
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Objective
and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The objective and rationale for the revision stem from recent
incidents involving explosions, injuries, and property damage linked to LPG
cylinders. These incidents highlighted the urgent need to improve safety
measures and technical standards to better protect both users and the general
public. Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices
and consumer protection; Protection of human health r safety; Quality
requirements.
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Relevant
documents:
The Petroleum
and Petroleum Products Regulation of 2014 under the Guyana Energy Agency Act
Chapter 5604.
Guyana
National Bureau of Standards Act 11 of 1984 (Section 20 and 22).
A notice of
the Standard specification for Storage,
handling and transportation of LPG cylinders, will appear in the
Official Gazette of Guyana Legal Supplement. The document will appear as a
Guyana Standard Specification, with mandatory status, and will be available
for sale.
Referenced
Notification(s):
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G/TBT/N/GUY/53
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Proposed
date of adoption: To be determined
Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined
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Final
date for comments: 13 June 2025
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Texts available from: National enquiry
point [X] or address, telephone or fax numbers and email and website addresses,
if available, of other body:
Guyana
National Bureau of Standards (GNBS)
WTO/TBT
Enquiry Point
Contact: Ms.
Nickasi McCalmon
Track MB,
Block B, National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana.
Tel: Tel:
+(592) 219 0062; +(592) 219 0064; +(592) 219 0065; +(592) 219 0066 Ext. 2014
Fax: +(592)
219 0070
Email: wto-tbt.enquiry@gnbsgy.org
Website: http://www.gnbsgy.org
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/TBT/GUY/25_03353_00_e.pdf
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