WTO notification · TBT
EcuadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Draft Third Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 057 (3R) 'Enclosures for electrical use'
Proyecto de Tercera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 057 (3R) 'Envolventes para uso eléctrico'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 23 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 24 April 2019. The comment period closed on 21 September 2026.
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Constructions and parts of constructions, of casting, iron or steel (exc. bridges and parts of bridges; towers and derricks; doors, windows and their frames, subframes and thresholds; scaffolding, formwork, shoring or propping material); Switchboards, panels, consoles, cabinets
Construcciones y partes de construcciones, de fundición, hierro o acero (exc. puentes y partes de puentes; torres y castilletes; puertas, ventanas y sus marcos, contramarcos y umbrales; material de andamiaje, encofrado, apeo o apuntalamiento); Cuadros, paneles, consolas, armario
The comment period closed on 21 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/380/Rev.1; 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: Enclosures used for the installation, mounting and protection of electrical switchgear.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:Control panels intended for telecommunications, and those subject to electromagnetic compatibility requirements.G/TBT/N/ECU/380/Rev.1- 2 -
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/380/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 21 September 2026
Draft Third Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 057 (3R) 'Enclosures for electrical use'
Proyecto de Tercera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 057 (3R) 'Envolventes para uso eléctrico'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador: Enclosures used for the installation, mounting and protection of electrical switchgear.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:Control panels intended for telecommunications, and those subject to electromagnetic compatibility requirements.G/TBT/N/ECU/380/Rev.1- 2 -
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/380
Comment deadline: Closed on 23 June 2019
Proyecto de Tegunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 057 (3R) 'Envolventes para uso eléctrico' (Draft third revision (3R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 057 'Enclosures for electrical use') (10 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by enclosures for electrical use, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety and preventing misleading practices. The notified Technical Regulation applies to the following products: Enclosures used for the installation, mounting and protection of electrical switchgear. The notified Technical Regulation does not apply to: Panel boards intended for telecommunications, and panel boards subject to requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
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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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