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Draft First Revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Energy efficiency for the motor-pump set, for clean water pumping for domestic use, in powers from 0,180 kW to 0,750 kW'
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Eficiencia energética para el conjunto motor-bomba, para bombeo de agua limpia de uso doméstico, en potencias de 0,180 kW a 0,750 kW'
Ecuador issued an addendum on 22 July 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/ECU/430. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 16 May 2019. The comment period closed on 9 September 2025.
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Centrifugal pumps, mechanically driven (excl. pumps of subheadings 8413.11 or 8413.19, fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines and concrete pumps); Centrifugal pumps, mechanically driven
Bombas centrífugas, accionadas mecánicamente (exc. bombas de las subpartidas 8413.11 u 8413.19, bombas de carburante, aceite o refrigerante para motores de encendido por chispa o compresión y bombas para hormigón); Bombas centrífugas, accionadas mecánica
The comment period closed on 9 September 2025. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/ECU/430/Rev.2/Add.1; it can take them up with Ecuador.
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Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Eficiencia energética para el conjunto motor-bomba, para bombeo de agua limpia de uso doméstico, en potencias de 0,180 kW a 0,750 kW' (First revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 094 'Energy efficiency of motor-driven, domestic clean water pumps with a power rating of 0.180 kW to 0.750 kW')
The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies the First revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 094 'Energy efficiency of motor-driven, domestic clean water pumps with a power rating of 0.180 kW to 0.750 kW'.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/430/Rev.2/Add.1- 2 - In this regard, it should be noted that the country has strictly complied with the principle of transparency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Andean Community (CAN), having formally notified the draft revision to both organizations on 11 July 2025, by means of document G/TBT/N/ECU/430/Rev.2.__________
This Resolution applies to the motor-pump set, which uses single-phase squirrel-cage induction motors, for handling clean water for domestic use in powers from 0,180 kW to 0,750 kW, whether these are national or imported and marketed in Ecuador. This Resolution does not apply to the following types of motor-pump set: For ornamental fountains; Firefighting; For hydromassage; Jet (injector type). Multistage; For handling solids (surface or submersible). Sprayers; Bilge; For swimming pools
La presente Resolución aplica al conjunto motor-bomba, que utiliza motores monofásicos de inducción tipo jaula de ardilla, para manejo de agua limpia de uso doméstico en potencias de 0,180 kW hasta 0,750 kW, sean estos nacionales o importados que se comercialicen en el Ecuador. La presente Resolución no aplica a los siguientes tipos de conjunto motor-bomba: Para fuentes ornamentales; Contra incendio; Para hidromasaje; Jet (tipo inyector). Multietapa; Para el manejo de sólidos (de superficie o sumergible). Aspersoras; De achique; Para alberca
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AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/430/Rev.2/Add.1
Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Eficiencia energética para el conjunto motor-bomba, para bombeo de agua limpia de uso doméstico, en potencias de 0,180 kW a 0,750 kW' (First revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 094 'Energy efficiency of motor-driven, domestic clean water pumps with a power rating of 0.180 kW to 0.750 kW')
The Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies the First revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 094 'Energy efficiency of motor-driven, domestic clean water pumps with a power rating of 0.180 kW to 0.750 kW'.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/430/Rev.2/Add.1- 2 - In this regard, it should be noted that the country has strictly complied with the principle of transparency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Andean Community (CAN), having formally notified the draft revision to both organizations on 11 July 2025, by means of document G/TBT/N/ECU/430/Rev.2.__________
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/430/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 9 September 2025
Draft First Revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Energy efficiency for the motor-pump set, for clean water pumping for domestic use, in powers from 0,180 kW to 0,750 kW'
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Eficiencia energética para el conjunto motor-bomba, para bombeo de agua limpia de uso doméstico, en potencias de 0,180 kW a 0,750 kW'
This Resolution applies to the motor-pump set, which uses single-phase squirrel-cage induction motors, for handling clean water for domestic use in powers from 0,180 kW to 0,750 kW, whether these are national or imported and marketed in Ecuador. This Resolution does not apply to the following types of motor-pump set: For ornamental fountains; Firefighting; For hydromassage; Jet (injector type). Multistage; For handling solids (surface or submersible). Sprayers; Bilge; For swimming pools
La presente Resolución aplica al conjunto motor-bomba, que utiliza motores monofásicos de inducción tipo jaula de ardilla, para manejo de agua limpia de uso doméstico en potencias de 0,180 kW hasta 0,750 kW, sean estos nacionales o importados que se comercialicen en el Ecuador. La presente Resolución no aplica a los siguientes tipos de conjunto motor-bomba: Para fuentes ornamentales; Contra incendio; Para hidromasaje; Jet (tipo inyector). Multietapa; Para el manejo de sólidos (de superficie o sumergible). Aspersoras; De achique; Para alberca
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/430/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 14 February 2020
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Eficiencia energética de bombas y conjunto motor-bomba, para bombeo de agua limpia, en potencias de 0,187 kW (1/4 HP) a 0,746 kW (1 HP)'
Este reglamento técnico ecuatoriano establece los requisitos que deben cumplir el conjunto motor-bomba, que utilizan motores monofásicos de inducción tipo jaula de ardilla, para manejo de agua limpia, previamente a la comercialización de productos nacionales e importados, con el propósito de proteger el medio ambiente; así como prevenir prácticas que puedan inducir a error. Este reglamento técnico se aplica a los productos: Bombas y al conjunto motor-bomba rotodinámicas (bombas centrífugas o de flujo mixto) que utilizan motores monofásicos de inducción tipo jaula de ardilla, para manejo de agua limpia, en potencias de 0,187 kW (1/4 HP) hasta 0,746 kW (1 HP) Este reglamento técnico no aplica a bombas: Para fuentes ornamentales, Contra incendio, Para hidromasaje, Jet (tipo inyector), Multietapa, Para el manejo de sólidos (de superficie o sumergible), Aspersoras, De achique, Para alberca.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/430
Comment deadline: Closed on 15 July 2019
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 094 (1R) 'Eficiencia energética de bombas y conjunto motor-bomba, para bombeo de agua limpia, en potencias de 0,187 kW (1/4 HP) a 0,746 kW (1 HP)' (Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 094, 'Energy efficiency and labelling of clean water pumps and motor pumps with a power rating of 0.187 kW (1/4 HP) to 0.746 kW (1 HP)') (11 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by clean water pumps and motor pumps using single-phase squirrel-cage induction motors, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. The notified Technical Regulation applies to rotodynamic clean water pumps and motor pumps (centrifugal and mixed flow pumps) using single-phase squirrel-cage induction motors, with a power rating of 0.187 kW (1/4 HP) to 0.746 kW (1 HP). It does not apply to: · Pumps for ornamental fountains; · Fire pumps; · Hydromassage pumps; · Jet (injector) pumps; · Multi-stage pumps; · Pumps for solids handling (surface or submersible); · Sprinkler pumps; · Bilge pumps; · Swimming pool pumps.
Expodite writes its summary from the official record. The notification and the documents it notifies are on the WTO's own websites.
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Symbol: G/SPS/N/ECU/402Comments until 25 December 2026
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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
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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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