WTO notification · TBT
EcuadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Draft Technical Regulation RTE INEN 010 'Tableware and articles of glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic intended to come into contact with food'
Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico RTE INEN 010 'Vajillas y artículos de vidrio, cerámica y vitrocerámica destinados a estar en contacto con alimentos'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 17 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 3 April 2019. The comment period closed on 15 September 2026.
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Tableware or kitchenware articles, of porcelain (exc. decorative objects; pitchers, canisters and similar transport or packaging containers; coffee and spice mills with ceramic containers and metal operating parts) (HS Code(s): 691110); Tableware and other articles of domestic use
Artículos para servicio de mesa o cocina, de porcelana (exc. objetos de adorno; cántaros, bombonas y recipientes simil. de transporte o envasado; molinos de café y de especias con recipientes de cerámica y parte operante de metal) (Código(s) del SA: 691110); Vajilla y demás artículos de uso doméstic
The comment period closed on 15 September 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.4; it can take them up with Ecuador.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador:• Glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic ware intended to be used for the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of food and beverages.G/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.4- 2 - • Glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic tableware intended to be used for the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of food and beverages.• Ceramic kitchen utensils for cooking food.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic products classified as ornaments, toilet articles, or works of craftsmanship.• Glassware and glass tableware, enamelled.• Porcelain or china ware and tableware, enamelled.• Ceramic tableware classified as toys, which must comply with RTE INEN No. 089 'Toy safety', which is currently in force.• Glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic ware, glass cutlery, and all articles used in food production industries or those in which good and beverages are marketed.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.4
Comment deadline: Closed on 15 September 2026
Draft Technical Regulation RTE INEN 010 'Tableware and articles of glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic intended to come into contact with food'
Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico RTE INEN 010 'Vajillas y artículos de vidrio, cerámica y vitrocerámica destinados a estar en contacto con alimentos'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador:• Glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic ware intended to be used for the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of food and beverages.G/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.4- 2 - • Glass, ceramic and glass-ceramic tableware intended to be used for the preparation, cooking, serving and storage of food and beverages.• Ceramic kitchen utensils for cooking food.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic products classified as ornaments, toilet articles, or works of craftsmanship.• Glassware and glass tableware, enamelled.• Porcelain or china ware and tableware, enamelled.• Ceramic tableware classified as toys, which must comply with RTE INEN No. 089 'Toy safety', which is currently in force.• Glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic ware, glass cutlery, and all articles used in food production industries or those in which good and beverages are marketed.
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.3
Comment deadline: Closed on 6 June 2021
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 010 (2R) 'Vajillas cerámicas destinadas a estar en contacto con alimentos' (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 010: 'Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food') (11 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human health and safety, and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to the following products: Glass ceramic, semi-glass ceramic and non-glass ceramic tableware intended to be in contact with food. The Technical Regulation does not apply to: · Ceramic products classed as decorations or ornaments, toilet articles and handicrafts; · Ceramic tableware classed as toys, which must comply with Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 089 'Toy safety', which is currently in force.
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 7 August 2020
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 010 (2R) 'Vajillas cerámicas destinadas a estar en contacto con alimentos' (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 010: 'Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food') (11 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human health and safety, and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to the following products: Glass ceramic, semi-glass ceramic and non-glass ceramic tableware intended to be in contact with food. It does not apply to: · Ceramic products classed as decorations or ornaments and handicrafts; · Ceramic tableware classed as toys, which must comply with Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 089 'Toy safety', which is currently in force.
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.1/Add.1
Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food Extension of the comment period for draft Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 010 (3R) 'Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food'. In accordance with the provisions of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Andean Community Decision No. 827, Ecuador hereby advises that the comment period for draft third revision (3R) of Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 010 'Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with f
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/348/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 29 November 2019
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 010 (1R) 'Vajillas cerámicas destinadas a estar en contacto con alimentos' (Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 010 'Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food') (12 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human health and safety, and preventing deceptive practices. The notified Technical Regulation applies to the following products: · Glass ceramic, semi-glass ceramic and non-glass ceramic tableware intended to be in contact with food. It does not apply to: · Ceramic products classed as decorations or ornaments and handicrafts; · Ceramic tableware classed as toys, which must comply with Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 089 'Toy safety', which is currently in force.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/348
Comment deadline: Closed on 2 June 2019
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 010 (2R) 'Vajillas cerámicas destinadas a estar en contacto con alimentos' (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (PRTE INEN) No. 010 'Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food') (11 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with food, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human health and safety, and preventing misleading practices. The notified Technical Regulation applies to the following products: 1. Glass ceramic, semi-glass ceramic and non-glass ceramic tableware intended to be in contact with food. It does not apply to: 1. Ceramic products classed as decorations or ornaments; 2. Porcelain tableware and pieces; 3. Ceramic tableware classed as toys, which must comply with Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 089 'Toy safety' that is currently in force.
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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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