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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)
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Notified
under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:
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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may
be provided in addition, where applicable): Refrigerants and
antifreezes (ICS code(s): 71.100.45)
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Details of notified document(s) (title,
number of pages and languages, means of access): Specification for
Labelling of commodities Part 10: Labelling of equipment, items and parts
containing refrigerants; (17 page(s), in English)
Link to notified document(s) and/or contact
details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:
https://gnbsgy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Enquiry-draft.pdf
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. 2013
Email: public.comments@gnbsgy.org; standards@gnbsgy.org
Website: https://gnbsgy.org
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Description
of content: This standard specifies
that labelling requirements for all types of equipment, items and parts
containing refrigerants. It also includes containers or receptacles used for
transporting and storing gases that are considered refrigerants.
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Objective
and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: The Montreal Protocol has been updated and in keeping with
Guyana's commitments, the Hydrometrological office submitted a request to
have the current version of the standard revised. The request was made for a
label to be included as Appendix D. This label highlights that natural
refrigerants are safe, energy-efficient and climate- friendly. The label is
designed to inform the public of the type and properties of the refrigerant
used in new refrigeration and air conditioning appliances. This addition is
intended to inform on safe handling during movement, installation, servicing
and disposal of cooling and freezing equipment. Particularly in light of the
growing use in the commercial and domestic sector of appliances using
alternative refrigerants with flammable properties; Consumer information,
labelling; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the
environment
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Relevant documents:
Guyana
National Bureau of Standards Act 11 of 1984 (Section 20 and 22).
The
Trade Act, Act No. 19 of 2007 (Section 7)
A
notice of the Specification for Labelling of commodities Part 10: Labelling
of equipment, items and parts containing refrigerants, 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.
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Proposed
date of adoption: To be determined
Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined
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Provision of comments
Final
date for comments: 14 March 2026
[X] 60 days from notification
Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments
regarding the notification:
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
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