WTO notification · TBT
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Draft Second Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 216 (2R) 'Individual eye and face protectors'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 216 (2R) ' Protectores individuales de cara y ojos'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 3 August 2026. The measure was first notified on 10 April 2014. The comment period closed on 2 October 2026.
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OTHER ANIMAL PRODUCTS NOT EXPRESSED OR INCLUDED ELSEWHERE (HS Code(s): 05); Articles of plastics and manufactures of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, n.e.s. (exc. products of 9619) (HS Code(s): 392690); Corrective, protective or other 'spectacles' glasses
LOS DEMÁS PRODUCTOS DE ORIGEN ANIMAL NO EXPRESADOS NI COMPRENDIDOS EN OTRA PARTE (Código(s) del SA: 05); Artículos de plástico y manufacturas de las demás materias de las partidas 3901 a 3914, ncop (exc. productos de 9619) (Código(s) del SA: 392690); Gafas 'anteojos' correctoras, protectoras u otras
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador:• Eye and face protectors designed to protect the eyes and face against one or more common occupational hazards.• Eye and face protectors for occupational use, used during welding and related techniques.• Eye and face protectors for occupational use, additional requirements for mesh protectors. The products covered by this Ecuadorian Technical Regulation fall under the following tariff classification.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Eye protectors specifically intended to protect against solar radiation and used only in non-occupational settings.• Protectors designed to protect against ionizing radiation, for example X-rays.• Eye protectors for patients during medical diagnosis or treatment.• A full-face mask for use as respiratory protective equipment. This product falls within the scope of RTE INEN 181 (3R), 'Respiratory protective equipment'.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/216/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 2 October 2026
Draft Second Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 216 (2R) 'Individual eye and face protectors'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 216 (2R) ' Protectores individuales de cara y ojos'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador:• Eye and face protectors designed to protect the eyes and face against one or more common occupational hazards.• Eye and face protectors for occupational use, used during welding and related techniques.• Eye and face protectors for occupational use, additional requirements for mesh protectors. The products covered by this Ecuadorian Technical Regulation fall under the following tariff classification.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Eye protectors specifically intended to protect against solar radiation and used only in non-occupational settings.• Protectors designed to protect against ionizing radiation, for example X-rays.• Eye protectors for patients during medical diagnosis or treatment.• A full-face mask for use as respiratory protective equipment. This product falls within the scope of RTE INEN 181 (3R), 'Respiratory protective equipment'.
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/216/Add.2
;;The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that the first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 216 'Protective goggles and masks', notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/216/Add.1 of 1 October 2014, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 16 323 of 10 August 2016 of the Under-Secretariat for the Quality System of the Ministry of Industry and Productivity, published in Official Journal No. 851 of 29 September 2016.Text available from:Ministerio de I
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/216/Add.1
;The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 216 'Protective goggles and special masks for worker safety' of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (INEN), the draft version of which was notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/216 of 10 April 2014, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 14 407 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 av
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/216
Comment deadline: Closed on 9 June 2014
Draft Technical Regulation of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano, PRTE) INEN 216 'PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND SPECIAL MASKS FOR THE PROTECTION OF WORKERS' (GAFAS PROTECTORAS Y MÁSCARAS ESPECIALES PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE TRABAJADORES) (5 pages, in Spanish);
Proyecto de PRTE INEN 216 'GAFAS PROTECTORAS Y MÁSCARAS ESPECIALES PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE TRABAJADORES' (Draft Technical Regulation of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (PRTE INEN) No. 216: 'Protective goggles and special masks for worker safety') (5 pages, in Spanish);
;The notified draft Technical Regulation covers the following: Purpose; Scope; Definitions; Product requirements; Labelling requirements; Sampling; Conformity assessment tests; Reference documents; Conformity assessment procedure; Monitoring and inspection authority; Penalty regime; Liability of conformity assessment bodies; and Review and updating.;
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WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 25 December 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/402Comments until 25 December 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/401Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/400Comments until 13 November 2026
WTO notificationSPSProposed measure, open for commentsNew
Ecuador notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 26 October 2026. Comments are open until 13 November 2026.
No products listed by the notifying member
Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/399Comments until 13 November 2026
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