WTO notification · TBT
ColombiaAdopted, according to its latest notice
Draft Resolution "By which the technical regulation applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles is issued" (Proyecto de resolución 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículo automotores') (17 pages, in Spanish)
Proyecto de resolución 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículo automotores' (Draft Resolution establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles) (17 pages, in Spanish)
Colombia issued an addendum on 17 November 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/COL/247. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 1 March 2021. The comment period closed on 7 May 2021.
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Safety seat belts for motor vehicles; Crash protection and restraint systems
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.5, 17 November 2025)
The latest notice says the measure was adopted or published.
Resolution No. 20253040038005 of 17 September 2025 'Postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022, establishing the technical regulation applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles'
Resolución número 20253040038005 del 17 de septiembre de 2025 'Por la cual se posterga la entrada en vigencia de Resolución 20223040044935 de 2022, Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículos automotores' (Resolution No. 20253040038005, of 17 September 2025, postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022, establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles)
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies Resolution No. 20253040038005, of 17 September 2025, postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022, establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles. The notified Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.249 of 20 September 2025. __________
The notified text establishes the technical regulations intended for restraint systems for motor vehicles and trailers produced or supplied in Colombia, with the aim of preventing or minimizing risks to human life and health, through compliance with technical performance requirements for restraint systems, and preventing practices likely to mislead consumers.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.5
Resolution No. 20253040038005 of 17 September 2025 'Postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022, establishing the technical regulation applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles'
Resolución número 20253040038005 del 17 de septiembre de 2025 'Por la cual se posterga la entrada en vigencia de Resolución 20223040044935 de 2022, Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículos automotores' (Resolution No. 20253040038005, of 17 September 2025, postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022, establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles)
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies Resolution No. 20253040038005, of 17 September 2025, postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022, establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles. The notified Resolution was published in Official Journal No. 53.249 of 20 September 2025. __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.4
Resolution Number 20253040005415 of 20 February 2025 'By which the entry into force of Resolution 20223040044845 of 2022 regarding retroreflective tapes for use in motor vehicles and trailers; Resolution 20223040044935 of 2022 regarding restraint systems for use in motor vehicles; and Resolution 20223040044945 of 2022 regarding safety glazing for use in motor vehicles and trailers is extended'
Resolución Número 20253040005415 del 20 de febrero de 2025 'Por la cual se prorroga la entrada en vigencia de la Resolución 20223040044845 de 2022 en lo relacionado con las cintas retrorreflectivas para uso en vehículos automotores y remolques; la Resolución 20223040044935 del 2022 en lo relacionado a los sistemas de retención para uso en vehículos automotores; y la Resolución 20223040044945 de 2022 en lo relacionado a los acristalamientos de seguridad para uso en vehículos automotores y remolqu
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies Resolution No. 20253040005415 of 20 February 2025 postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044845 of 2022 concerning retro-reflective tape for use on motor vehicles and their trailers; Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022 concerning restraint systems for use in motor vehicles; and Resolution No. 20223040044945 of 2022 concerning safety glazing materials for use in motor vehicles and trailers.__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.3
Resolution 20243040035215 of 29 July 2024 'By which the entry into force of Resolution 20223040044845 of 2022 "By which the technical regulation establishing the requirements for retroreflective tapes for use in motor vehicles and their trailers circulating in Colombia" is extended; and Resolution 20223040044935 of 2022 "By which the technical regulation applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles is issued"' (Resolution No. 20243040
Resolución 20243040035215 del 29 de julio de 2024 'Por la cual se prorroga la entrada en vigencia de la Resolución 20223040044845 de 2022 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico que establece los requisitos de las cintas retrorreflectivas para uso en vehículos automotores y sus remolques que circulen en Colombia'; y la Resolución 20223040044935 del 2022 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículos automotores'' (Resolution No. 20243040
The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies Resolution No. 20243040035215 of 29 July 2024 postponing the entry into force of Resolution No. 20223040044845 of 2022 issuing the Technical Regulation establishing the requirements applicable to retro-reflective tape for use on motor vehicles and their trailers circulating in Colombia, and Resolution No. 20223040044935 of 2022 establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles. The Resolutions whose entry into force has been postponed were notified in documents G/TBT/N/COL/250/Add.2 and G/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.2. __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.2
Resolution No. 202223040044935 of 2022 'By which the technical regulation applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles is issued' (Resolución N° 202223040044935 de 2022 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículos automotores')
Resolución N° 202223040044935 de 2022 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículos automotores' (Resolution No. 202223040044935 of 2022 establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles)
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the Resolution establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles, the draft version of which was 1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.2 - 2 - notified by the World Trade Organization on 1 March 2021 in document G/TBT/N/COL/247, was issued on 3 August 2022 under Ministry of Transport Resolution No. 202223040044935. __________
AddendumG/TBT/N/COL/247/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 7 May 2021
Draft Resolution establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
The Republic of Colombia hereby advises that the deadline for the receipt of comments on the draft Resolution establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles, has been extended to 7 May 2021. __________
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/COL/247
Comment deadline: Closed on 30 April 2021
Draft Resolution "By which the technical regulation applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles is issued" (Proyecto de resolución 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículo automotores') (17 pages, in Spanish)
Proyecto de resolución 'Por la cual se expide el reglamento técnico aplicable a sistemas de retención para uso en vehículo automotores' (Draft Resolution establishing the technical regulations applicable to restraint systems for use in motor vehicles) (17 pages, in Spanish)
The notified text establishes the technical regulations intended for restraint systems for motor vehicles and trailers produced or supplied in Colombia, with the aim of preventing or minimizing risks to human life and health, through compliance with technical performance requirements for restraint systems, and preventing practices likely to mislead consumers.
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