WTO notification · TBT
EcuadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Draft Second Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 069 (2R) 'Lighting equipment for public lighting'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 069 (2R) 'Equipos de iluminación para alumbrado público'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 23 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 30 April 2019. The comment period closed on 21 September 2026.
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853950: - Lamps and light emitting diode (LED) tubes; Ballasts 'reactancias' for lamps or discharge tubes (HS Code(s): 850410); Static converters (HS Code(s): 850440); Variable or adjustable electrical capacitors (HS Code(s): 853230); Mercury vapor lamps
853950: - Lámparas y tubos de diodos emisores de luz (LED) Balastos 'reactancias' para lámparas o tubos de descarga (Código(s) del SA: 850410); Convertidores estáticos (Código(s) del SA: 850440); Condensadores variables o ajustables, eléctricos (Código(s) del SA: 853230); Lámparas de vapor de mercur
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/393/Rev.2; 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: High-pressure sodium vapour luminaires and components thereof (high-pressure sodium vapour lamps, ballasts, starting devices (ignitors), capacitors, photocontrols, photocontrol bases, and relay switches).LED luminaires and floodlights and components thereof (LED controllers, surge protection devices (SPDs), LED modules, short-circuit caps, photocontrols, and photocontrol bases).The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to: Integrated solar luminaires for road and street lighting and components thereof; and floodlights that simultaneously meet the following requirements: rated output < 200 W, IP < 66, IK < 0.9, CRI < 80.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/393/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 21 September 2026
Draft Second Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 069 (2R) 'Lighting equipment for public lighting'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 069 (2R) 'Equipos de iluminación para alumbrado público'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador: High-pressure sodium vapour luminaires and components thereof (high-pressure sodium vapour lamps, ballasts, starting devices (ignitors), capacitors, photocontrols, photocontrol bases, and relay switches).LED luminaires and floodlights and components thereof (LED controllers, surge protection devices (SPDs), LED modules, short-circuit caps, photocontrols, and photocontrol bases).The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to: Integrated solar luminaires for road and street lighting and components thereof; and floodlights that simultaneously meet the following requirements: rated output < 200 W, IP < 66, IK < 0.9, CRI < 80.
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/393/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 14 February 2020
Draft Second Revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 069 (2R) 'Lighting equipment'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 069 (2R) 'Equipos de iluminación'
This Ecuadorian technical regulation establishes the requirements that lighting equipment shall comply with, prior to the marketing of national and imported products, for the purpose of protecting the safety of persons; as well as preventing practices that may mislead. This technical regulation applies to the products: Luminaires; Projectors. Metal halide lamps. High pressure sodium vapor lamps. Low pressure sodium vapor lamps. Tungsten (wolfram) halogen lamps; Tungsten (wolfram) filament lamps. Electromagnetic ballasts. Electronic ballasts. Starters (ignitors). Capacitors. Photo controls. Timers (switching relays). LED lamps, modules, luminaires and projectors. Control devices for LED modules. Aluminum and plastic housing for luminaires.
Este reglamento técnico ecuatoriano establece los requisitos que deben cumplir los equipos de iluminación, previamente a la comercialización de productos nacionales e importados, con el propósito de proteger la seguridad de las personas; así como prevenir prácticas que puedan inducir a error. Este reglamento técnico se aplica a los productos: Luminarias; Proyectores. Lámparas de halogenuros metálicos. Lámparas de vapor de sodio de alta presión. Lámparas de vapor de sodio de baja presión. Lámparas halógenas de tungsteno (volframio); Lámparas de filamento de tungsteno (volframio). Balastos electromagnéticos. Balastos electrónicos. Arrancadores (ignitores). Condensadores. Foto controles. Temporizadores (relés de conmutación). Lámparas, módulos, luminarias y proyectores LED. Dispositivos de control para módulos LED. Carcasa para luminaria de aluminio y plástico.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/393
Comment deadline: Closed on 29 June 2019
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'
COPY THE OBJECT AND SCOPE TEXTUALLY-EXCEPT THE TARIFF SUBHEADINGS. EXAMPLE: This Draft Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements that natural mineral waters and purified waters shall comply with, for the purpose of preventing risks to human health and life and avoiding practices that may mislead or confuse the consumer. Applies to the following products manufactured nationally, imported, or marketed in Ecuador: Natural mineral waters, Non-bottled at the source mineral waters, Packaged purified waters. This regulation does not apply to potable water
COPIAR TEXTUALMENTE EL OBJETO Y CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN-EXCEPTO LAS SUBPARTIDAS ARANCELARIAS. EJEMPLO: El presente Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano establece los requisitos que deben cumplir las aguas minerales y las aguas purificadas, con la finalidad de prevenir los riesgos para la salud y la vida de las personas y evitar prácticas que puedan inducir a error o confusión al consumidor. Aplica a los siguientes productos que se elaboren a nivel nacional, importen o se comercialicen en el Ecuador: Aguas minerales naturales Aguas minerales no envasadas en la fuente Aguas purificadas envasadas Este reglamento no aplica para el agua potable
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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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