WTO notification · TBT
EcuadorIn force, according to its latest notice
Draft of the First revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 142 (1R) 'Taps or valves for domestic use'
Proyecto de Primera revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 142 (1R) 'Llaves o válvulas de uso domiciliario'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 30 September 2026. The measure was first notified on 17 February 2014. Comments are open until 29 November 2026.
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8481.80.10 Bathtubs, showers, sinks 'wash basins' and washbasins, of plastic (HS Code(s): 392210); Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes (excl. pressure-reducing valves, valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions, check valves and valv
8481.80.10 Bañeras, duchas, fregaderos 'piletas de lavar' y lavabos, de plástico (Código(s) del SA: 392210); Artículos de grifería y órganos reguladores simil. para tuberías (exc. válvulas reductoras de presión, válvulas para transmisiones oleohidráulicas o neumáticas, válvulas de retención y válvul
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following taps and valves for household use marketed in Ecuador, whether manufactured domestically or imported:• Automatic compensating valves for individual, wall-mounted shower systems• Bath and shower tapsG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Rev.1- 2 - • Bidet taps• Washing machine taps• Taps for drinking fountains• Shut-off valves for humidifiers• Taps for wash-basins and kitchen sinks• Laundry room taps• Garden taps• Metering and automatic shut-off valves• Shower heads, handheld showers and shower body jets• Shut-off valves up to 2.54 cm (1 inch).The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Drainage fittings for sanitary ware, including wastes and traps, covered by NTE INEN 2901.• Flexible connectors for water under continuous pressure, covered by ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6.• Automatic temperature control and pressure compensating valves or taps, covered by ASSE 1016/ASME A112.1016/CSA B125.16.• Flushometers.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Open until 29 November 2026
Draft of the First revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 142 (1R) 'Taps or valves for domestic use'
Proyecto de Primera revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 142 (1R) 'Llaves o válvulas de uso domiciliario'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following taps and valves for household use marketed in Ecuador, whether manufactured domestically or imported:• Automatic compensating valves for individual, wall-mounted shower systems• Bath and shower tapsG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Rev.1- 2 - • Bidet taps• Washing machine taps• Taps for drinking fountains• Shut-off valves for humidifiers• Taps for wash-basins and kitchen sinks• Laundry room taps• Garden taps• Metering and automatic shut-off valves• Shower heads, handheld showers and shower body jets• Shut-off valves up to 2.54 cm (1 inch).The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Drainage fittings for sanitary ware, including wastes and traps, covered by NTE INEN 2901.• Flexible connectors for water under continuous pressure, covered by ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6.• Automatic temperature control and pressure compensating valves or taps, covered by ASSE 1016/ASME A112.1016/CSA B125.16.• Flushometers.
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.7
Modificatoria 4 al Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 142 'Llaves o válvulas de uso domiciliario' (Amendment No. 4 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use')
The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies Resolution MDEP-SC-2026-0007-R, which constitutes Amendment No. 4 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142, 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', contained in Resolution No. 14 404 of 15 August 2014. This Resolution will enter into force on 11 September 2026, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.G/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.7- 2 - This Amendment No. 4 to RTE INEN No. 142 provides for the replacement of section 10. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE (CAP). In addition, section 1 of Amendment No. 2 to RTE INEN No. 142, contained in Resolution MPCEI-SC-2025-0279-R of 17 October 2025, is to be deleted.It should be noted that, with respect to Amendment No. 4 to Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN 142, 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', Ecuador has followed all the transparency and notification guidelines determined by the WTO. In addition, the changes made are in line with international standards concerning conformity assessment, thereby facilitating trade.__________
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.6
Modificatoria 3 al Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 142 'Llaves o válvulas de uso domiciliario' (Amendment No. 3 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use')
The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies Resolution MPCEI-SC-2025-0279-R - Amendment No. 3 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', contained in Resolution No. 14 404 of 15 August 2014, Amendment No. 1 thereto, contained in Resolution MPCEIP-SC-2025-0225-R of 24 July 2025, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, contained in Resolution MPCEI-SC-2025-0279-R of 17 October 2025. 1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.G/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.6- 2 - Amendment No. 3 thereto entered into force on 10 March 2026, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.Amendment No. 3 to RTE INEN No. 142 provides as follows:'(…)1. In the third paragraph of the Annex to Amendment No. 2 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', contained in Resolution MPCEI-SC-2025-0279-R of 17 October 2025,Substitute (translation)'ARTICLE 3 - This Resolution will enter into force on 12 March 2026, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.'for'ARTICLE 3 - This Resolution will enter into force on 12 September 2026, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.' (…)'It should be noted that, with respect to Amendment 3 to Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 142…
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.5
Modificatoria 2 al Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 142 'Llaves o válvulas de uso domiciliario' y a su Modificatoria 1 (Amendment No. 2 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use' and Amendment No. 1 thereto)
The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies Resolution No. MPCEI-SC-2025-0279-R - Amendment No. 2 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use' and Amendment No. 1 thereto contained in Resolution 1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained. G/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.5 - 2 - No. MPCEIP-SC-2025-0225-R of 24 July 2025, and will enter into force as of its signature, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal. Amendment No. 2 to RTE INEN No. 142 and Amendment No. 1 thereto provide the following: 1. In the main text of Amendment 1 to RTE INEN 142, contained in Resolution No. MPCEIP-SC-2025-0225-R of 24 July 2025: Under point '10. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE': o Substitute (translation) '8.1' for '10.1'. o At the end of point 10.3.6 of Amendment 1 of RTE INEN 142, substitute '; or' for '.' o In 'Article 3', substitute (translation) 'ARTICLE 3 – This Resolution will enter into force on 12 August 2025, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.' for 'ARTICLE 3 - This Resolution will enter into force on 12 March 2026, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.'. 2. In the main text of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use' contained in…
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.4
MODIFICATORIA 1 DEL REGLAMENTO TÉCNICO ECUATORIANO RTE INEN 142 'LLAVES O VÁLVULAS DE USO DOMICILIARIO' (Amendment No. 1 to Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use')
The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies Resolution No. MPCEIP-SC-2025-0225-R - Amendment 1 to Resolution No. 14 404, of 15 August 2014, containing Technical Regulation of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (RTE INEN) No. 142, 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', which will enter into force on 12 August 2025, without prejudice to its publication in the Official Journal.This Amendment to Ecuadorian Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 provides the following: Under point 10. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE, it incorporates point 10.2 'Inspection and sampling'. It includes the Product Certification Schemes Type 1a, Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4, laid down in ISO/IEC 17067, in accordance with the methodology approved by the Interministerial Committee on Quality (CIMC) by means of Resolution No. 004-2025-CIMC of 28 May 2025, which has been published in Official Journal - Second Supplement No. 87 of 23 July 2025, issuing the 'Methodology for establishing the Conformity Assessment Procedure for Draft Technical Regulations of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (INEN PRTE)'. Pursuant to the provisions adopted by the Interministerial Committee on Quality of Ecuador, once the quality infrastructure for an Ecuadorian technical regulation is available, a 'first-party conformity assessment' or 'supplier's declaration of conformity' shall no longer be accepted. In the case in point of RTE INEN 142, a period of 90 was given, which will end on 10 August 2025.It should be noted…
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.3
Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 (1R), 'Cocks and valves for domestic use' By means of this Addendum, the Republic of Ecuador advises that Amendment No. 1 to the first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142, 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.2 of 4 October 2018, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 18 304 of 26 September 2018 of the Under-Secretaria
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.2
Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142 (1R), 'Cocks and valves for domestic use' The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that the first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 142, 'Cocks and valves for domestic use', notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.1 of 8 October 2014, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 18 262 of 1 August 2018 of the Under-Secretariat for Quality of the Ministry of Industry a
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/180/Add.1
;The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 142 'Cocks and valves for domestic use' of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (INEN), the draft version of which was notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/180 of 17 February 2014, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 14 404 of 15 August 2014 of the Under-Secretariat for Quality of the Ministry of Industry and Productivity, published in Official Journal No. 345 of Wednesday 1 October 2014.;Text available from:Minis
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/180
Comment deadline: Closed on 18 April 2014
Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 142, 'Llaves o Válvulas de Uso Domiciliario' (Draft Technical Regulation of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (PRTE INEN) No. 142, 'Cocks and valves for domestic use') (4 pages, in Spanish);
The notified draft Technical Regulation covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Classification; Product requirements; Labelling requirements; Conformity assessment tests; Sampling; Regulatory documents serving as references; Conformity assessment procedure; Monitoring and inspection authority; Liability of conformity assessment bodies; and Review and updating.;
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Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/402Comments until 25 December 2026
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Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/401Comments until 13 November 2026
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No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/400Comments until 13 November 2026
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No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/399Comments until 13 November 2026
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