WTO notification · TBT
EcuadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Draft First Revision of ECUADORIAN TECHNICAL REGULATION RTE INEN 247 (1R) 'Electrical safety and energy efficiency for instantaneous electric water heaters without water storage'
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del REGLAMENTO TÉCNICO ECUATORIANO RTE INEN 247 (1R) 'Seguridad eléctrica y eficiencia energética para calentadores de agua eléctricos instantáneos sin acumulación de agua'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 27 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 26 June 2020. The comment period closed on 25 September 2026.
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Instantaneous or storage electric water heaters and electric immersion heaters; Instantaneous or storage electric water heaters and electric immersion heaters (HS Code(s): 851610
Calentadores eléctricos de agua de calentamiento instantáneo o acumulación y calentadores eléctricos de inmersión; Calentadores eléctricos de agua de calentamiento instantáneo o acumulación y calentadores eléctricos de inmersión (Código(s) del SA: 851610
The comment period closed on 25 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/484/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 manufactured or assembled domestically or imported, that are marketed in Ecuador: Tankless electric instantaneous water heaters designed to heat water to a temperature below boiling point, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V.All showers, taps, and electric instantaneous water heaters.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:Electric storage water heaters.
Every notice about this measure published here, newest first. Each one is the notifying member's own text.
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/484/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 25 September 2026
Draft First Revision of ECUADORIAN TECHNICAL REGULATION RTE INEN 247 (1R) 'Electrical safety and energy efficiency for instantaneous electric water heaters without water storage'
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del REGLAMENTO TÉCNICO ECUATORIANO RTE INEN 247 (1R) 'Seguridad eléctrica y eficiencia energética para calentadores de agua eléctricos instantáneos sin acumulación de agua'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether manufactured or assembled domestically or imported, that are marketed in Ecuador: Tankless electric instantaneous water heaters designed to heat water to a temperature below boiling point, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V.All showers, taps, and electric instantaneous water heaters.The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:Electric storage water heaters.
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/484/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 4 February 2021
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 247 (1R) 'Seguridad y eficiencia energética para calentadores de agua eléctricos instantáneos sin acumulación de agua' (Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 247: 'Safety and energy efficiency requirements for tankless electric instantaneous water heaters') (19 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by tankless electric instantaneous water heaters, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety, protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to the following products: Tankless electric instantaneous water heaters designed to heat water to a temperature below boiling point, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V for single-phase and three-phase appliances. All showers, taps and electric instantaneous water heaters.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/484
Comment deadline: Closed on 25 August 2020
Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 247 (1R) 'Seguridad y eficiencia energética para calentadores de agua eléctricos instantáneos sin acumulación de agua' (Draft first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 247: 'Safety and energy efficiency requirements for tankless electric instantaneous water heaters') (14 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by tankless electric instantaneous water heaters, prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with the aim of protecting human safety, protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. It applies to the following products: · Tankless electric instantaneous water heaters designed to heat water to a temperature below boiling point, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V for single-phase and three-phase appliances. · All showers, taps and electric instantaneous water heaters. It does not apply to: Electric storage water heaters.
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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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