WTO notification · TBT
ColombiaWithdrawn, lifted or repealed, according to its latest notice
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (Ministerio de Minas y Energía) "By which the Technical Labeling Regulation - RETIQ is issued, for the purposes of Rational Use of Energy applicable to certain end-use equipment of electric energy and combustible gas, for its marketing in Colombia" (100 pages, in Spanish).
Proyecto de Resolución del Ministerio de Minas y Energía Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ, con fines de Uso Racional de Energía aplicable a algunos equipos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible, para su comercialización en Colombia (100 páginas, en español).
Colombia issued an addendum on 8 July 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/COL/212. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 4 February 2015. The comment period closed on 5 April 2015.
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Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners; Motors; Water heating equipment; Kitchen equipment; Laundry appliances
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.12, 8 July 2026)
The latest notice says the measure was withdrawn, lifted or repealed, in whole or in part.
Resolution No. 40285 of 23 June 2026 'Amending the Technical Regulation on Labelling - RETIQ, for the purposes of rational energy use applicable to certain electrical and combustible gas end-use equipment, for their commercialization and use in Colombia'
Resolución 40285 del 23 de junio 2026 'Por la cual se modifica el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado- RETIQ, con fines de uso racional de energía aplicable a algunos equipos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible, para su comercialización y uso en Colombia' (Resolution No. 40285, of 23 June 2026, amending the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia)
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 40285, of 23 June 2026, amending the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia. The update follows the findings of the ex-post evaluation of the Regulation, which identified the need to review the reference technical standards, conformity assessment requirements, energy efficiency ranges, sampling criteria for testing and the scope of the regulated products.__________
Object; General scope; Field of application; Definitions; Abbreviations, symbols and acronyms; Requirements applicable to the labeling of end-use products of electric energy and combustible gas; Specific product labeling requirements; Conformity Assessment; Surveillance and control entities; Registry of producers, suppliers and vendors; Transitory provisions; Sanctioning regime; Interpretation, review and updating of the regulation; Prevention by provisions of other entities; Inefficient equipment-prohibition of marketing for use in Colombia and Validity.
Objeto; Alcance general; Campo de aplicación; Definiciones; Abreviaturas, símbolos y siglas; Requisitos aplicables al etiquetado de productos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible; Requisitos específicos de etiquetado de productos; Evaluación de la Conformidad; Entidades de vigilancia y control; Registro de productores, proveedores y expendedores; Disposiciones transitorias; Régimen sancionatorio; Interpretación, revisión y actualización del reglamento; Prevención por disposiciones de otras entidades; Equipos ineficientes-prohibición de comercialización para uso en Colombia y Vigencia.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.12
Resolution No. 40285 of 23 June 2026 'Amending the Technical Regulation on Labelling - RETIQ, for the purposes of rational energy use applicable to certain electrical and combustible gas end-use equipment, for their commercialization and use in Colombia'
Resolución 40285 del 23 de junio 2026 'Por la cual se modifica el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado- RETIQ, con fines de uso racional de energía aplicable a algunos equipos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible, para su comercialización y uso en Colombia' (Resolution No. 40285, of 23 June 2026, amending the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia)
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies the issuance of Resolution No. 40285, of 23 June 2026, amending the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia. The update follows the findings of the ex-post evaluation of the Regulation, which identified the need to review the reference technical standards, conformity assessment requirements, energy efficiency ranges, sampling criteria for testing and the scope of the regulated products.__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.11
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (Ministerio de Minas y Energía) 'By which the Technical Regulation on Labelling (RETIQ) is amended, for the purposes of rational energy use applicable to certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia' (Por la cual se modifica el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado (RETIQ), con fines de uso racional de energía aplicable a algunos equipos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible, para su comercialización y uso en Colombia)
Proyecto de resolución del Ministerio de Minas y Energía 'Por la cual se modifica el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado (RETIQ), con fines de uso racional de energía aplicable a algunos equipos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible, para su comercialización y uso en Colombia' (Draft Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution amending the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia)
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Ministry of Mining and Energy has made available a new draft Resolution amending the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia.__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.10
Resolution No. 40420 of 2021 adopting a number of measures relating to the period of validity of certain requirements and obligations applicable to air conditioning equipment, refrigerators and/or freezers for commercial use, and high-power cookers subject to the Technical Regulation on labelling (RETIQ)
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.9
Technical Regulation on labelling (RETIQ)
Resolution No. 40099 of 2021 'Clarifying provisions concerning the enforceability of certain labelling requirements established in the general annex to the Technical Regulation on labelling (RETIQ)'. The Resolution seeks to elaborate on and clarify certain provisions of the RETIQ so as to ensure understanding and improve its implementation, without including additional technical requirements that may affect the marketing of the products covered by this Regulation. The following clarifications and explanations have been added: Household refrigerators: It is clarified that IEC Standard 62552:2015 applies to refrigerators and fridge-freezers of up to 1,104 litres and to household freezers of up to 850 litres using hermetic motor-driven compressors. It is also specified that the average temperature of the fresh food storage compartment must be 4°C, and not 5°C. Air conditioners: The Ministry of Mines and Energy identified that Colombia does not have its own climate curve for the implementation of ISO Standard 16358:2013. Therefore, it was concluded that the entry into force of this Standard, planned for 1 April 2021, requires the construction of meteorological parameters that serve as baseline data so that tests may be conducted and that support from environmental sector entities and technical air conditioning experts is required to that end. In summary, the entry into force of ISO Standard 16358-1:2013 has been postponed. In respect of the requirement concerning the sound…
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.8
Resolution No. 4 1012 of 2015 'By which the Technical Regulation on Labelling - RETIQ is issued' (Resolución N° 4 1012 de 2015 'Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ')
Resolución N° 4 1012 de 2015 'Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ' (Resolution No. 4 1012 of 2015 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on labelling')
The Ministry of Mining and Energy issued Resolutions Nos. 40245 and 40247 of 31 August 2020: · The first of these extends the period established in section 12.1.1.2.1, 'Minimum efficiency levels for marketing', paragraph (c), of the general annex to the Technical Regulation on labelling, to 31 December 2020, for the marketing of motors with a minimum efficiency level in range C (high efficiency - IE2) as established in Table 12.3, and suspends the application of Articles 11 and 12 of the general annex to the Technical Regulation on labelling for submersible single-phase and three-phase motors used exclusively in pump systems, such those coupled to deep well pumps, commonly known as 'pencil' pumps. · The second Resolution, the draft version of which was notified in document G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.6 on 11 December 2019, amends provisions concerning the enforceability of labelling requirements and clarifies some requirements established in the general annex to the Technical Regulation on labelling. __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.7
Resolution (Resolución) N° 4 1012 of 2015 'By which the Technical Regulation of Labeling - RETIQ (Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ) is issued'
Resolución N° 4 1012 de 2015 'Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ'
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (Ministerio de Minas y Energía) issued Resolution (Resolución) 4 0207 of 21 July 2020, by which the labeling requirement for air-conditioning equipment with a cooling capacity greater than 10.540 watts of the General Annex of the Technical Regulation of Labeling - RETIQ (Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ) is suspended; this regulation enters into force as of the publication in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial). Contact information: puntocontacto@mincit.gov.co Dirección de Regulación Calle 28 # 13 A 15 Piso 3 (571) 6067676 ext. Bogotá, Colombia
El Ministerio de Minas y Energía expidió la Resolución 4 0207 del 21 de julio 2020, mediante la cual se suspende la exigibilidad de etiquetado para equipos acondicionadores de aire con capacidad de enfriamiento superior a 10.540 vatios del Anexo General del Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ, esta normativa entra a regir a partir de la publicación en el Diario Oficial. Información de contacto: puntocontacto@mincit.gov.co Dirección de Regulación Calle 28 # 13 A 15 Piso 3 (571) 6067676 ext. Bogotá, Colombia
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.6
Technical Regulation on labelling With reference to Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012 of 18 September 2015 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia', notified on 10 November 2015 by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.1, the Republic of Colombia hereby provides notification of a draft Resolution that amends provisions concerning the enf
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.5
Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012 of 18 September 2015 With reference to Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012 of 18 September 2015 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia', notified on 10 November 2015 by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.1, the Republic of Colombia hereby advises that time periods for the implementati
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.4
With reference to Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012 of 18 September 2015 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia', notified on 10 November 2015 by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.1, the Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that several conditions applicable to controls and conformity assessments, which were established in the gener
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.3
With reference to Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012 of 18 September 2015 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia', notified on 10 November 2015 by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.1, the Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that the validity of declarations of the supplier to demonstrate conformity with the requirements of the gener
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.2
;;The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies that a number of requirements established in the general annex to Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012 of 18 September 2015 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment, for marketing and use in Colombia', notified on 10 November 2015 by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.1, have been repealed and temporarily suspended pursuant to Min
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/212/Add.1
;;The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution 'Issuing the Technical Regulation on rational energy-use labelling for certain types of electrical and gas end-use equipment for marketing in Colombia', the draft version of which was notified on 4 February 2015 by the World Trade Organization in document G/TBT/N/COL/212, was issued on 18 September 2015 pursuant to Ministry of Mining and Energy Resolution No. 4 1012, which entered into force on 31 August
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/COL/212
Comment deadline: Closed on 5 April 2015
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (Ministerio de Minas y Energía) "By which the Technical Labeling Regulation - RETIQ is issued, for the purposes of Rational Use of Energy applicable to certain end-use equipment of electric energy and combustible gas, for its marketing in Colombia" (100 pages, in Spanish).
Proyecto de Resolución del Ministerio de Minas y Energía Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Técnico de Etiquetado - RETIQ, con fines de Uso Racional de Energía aplicable a algunos equipos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible, para su comercialización en Colombia (100 páginas, en español).
Object; General scope; Field of application; Definitions; Abbreviations, symbols and acronyms; Requirements applicable to the labeling of end-use products of electric energy and combustible gas; Specific product labeling requirements; Conformity Assessment; Surveillance and control entities; Registry of producers, suppliers and vendors; Transitory provisions; Sanctioning regime; Interpretation, review and updating of the regulation; Prevention by provisions of other entities; Inefficient equipment-prohibition of marketing for use in Colombia and Validity.
Objeto; Alcance general; Campo de aplicación; Definiciones; Abreviaturas, símbolos y siglas; Requisitos aplicables al etiquetado de productos de uso final de energía eléctrica y gas combustible; Requisitos específicos de etiquetado de productos; Evaluación de la Conformidad; Entidades de vigilancia y control; Registro de productores, proveedores y expendedores; Disposiciones transitorias; Régimen sancionatorio; Interpretación, revisión y actualización del reglamento; Prevención por disposiciones de otras entidades; Equipos ineficientes-prohibición de comercialización para uso en Colombia y Vigencia.
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WTO notificationSPSAdopted, according to its latest noticeNew
Colombia issued an addendum on 9 November 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/COL/381. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 May…
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/381/Add.2Comment period closed
WTO notificationSPSEmergency measure, may already applyEmergencyNew
Colombia notified this emergency SPS measure on 2 November 2026. Emergency measures can apply immediately.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/441
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Colombia notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/440Comments until 25 December 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Colombia notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/COL/439Comments until 25 December 2026
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