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EcuadorUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceEmergency
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Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano Emergente RTE 072 (2R) 'Eficiencia energética para acondicionadores de aire sin ductos' (Second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 072 'Energy efficiency of ductless air conditioners') (24 pages, in Spanish)
Ecuador issued an addendum on 17 October 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/ECU/548. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 31 October 2024.
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Latest notice (G/TBT/N/ECU/548/Add.1, 17 October 2025)
Modificación de Emergencia al Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano Emergente RTE 072 (2R) 'Eficiencia energética para acondicionadores de aire sin ductos' (Emergency amendment to the second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 072 'Energy efficiency of ductless air conditioners')
In accordance with the provisions and guidelines established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and by Andean Community Decision No. 827, and in response to the emergency situation faced by Ecuador on account of the sector's high energy consumption, which compromises the country's legitimate objectives, Ecuador hereby advises that the second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 072 'Energy efficiency of ductless air conditioners', contained in Resolution No. MPCEIP-SC-2024-0579-R, dated 29 October 2024 and published in Supplement to Official Journal No. 685 of 18 November 2024, has been extended for a period of six months, from 29 October 2025. This measure was notified to the WTO and the Andean Community on 31 October 2024 in document G/TBT/N/ECU/548. Technical justification for the extension is provided in the attached technical report issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MAE). Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca, MPCEIP (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries) Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality) Punto de Contacto OTC (TBT Enquiry Point) Primary enquiry point: Cristian Eduardo Yépez Jaramillo Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Quito EC170522 Tel.: (+593 2) 3948760, Ext. 2254/2252 Email…
The notified Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by ductless air conditioners, with the aim of protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. The current electricity situation in Ecuador has generated a number of significant challenges for the country, affecting both the population and the economy. The problem has intensified because of factors such as increased energy demand, variability in the production of hydro-electricity, and lack of investment in energy infrastructure. As a result, electricity rationing and programmed electricity cuts have been implemented, which has led to widespread discontent among citizens and has had a negative impact on productive sectors such as industry and trade. The need to diversify energy sources, implement energy efficiency measures to reduce demand and improve the management of the electricity system value chain has become imperative to ensure reliable and sustainable supply in the future.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/548/Add.1Emergency measure
Modificación de Emergencia al Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano Emergente RTE 072 (2R) 'Eficiencia energética para acondicionadores de aire sin ductos' (Emergency amendment to the second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 072 'Energy efficiency of ductless air conditioners')
In accordance with the provisions and guidelines established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and by Andean Community Decision No. 827, and in response to the emergency situation faced by Ecuador on account of the sector's high energy consumption, which compromises the country's legitimate objectives, Ecuador hereby advises that the second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 072 'Energy efficiency of ductless air conditioners', contained in Resolution No. MPCEIP-SC-2024-0579-R, dated 29 October 2024 and published in Supplement to Official Journal No. 685 of 18 November 2024, has been extended for a period of six months, from 29 October 2025. This measure was notified to the WTO and the Andean Community on 31 October 2024 in document G/TBT/N/ECU/548. Technical justification for the extension is provided in the attached technical report issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (MAE). Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca, MPCEIP (Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries) Subsecretaría de Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality) Punto de Contacto OTC (TBT Enquiry Point) Primary enquiry point: Cristian Eduardo Yépez Jaramillo Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera Av. Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Quito EC170522 Tel.: (+593 2) 3948760, Ext. 2254/2252 Email…
Emergency notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/548Emergency measure
Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano Emergente RTE 072 (2R) 'Eficiencia energética para acondicionadores de aire sin ductos' (Second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation (RTE) No. 072 'Energy efficiency of ductless air conditioners') (24 pages, in Spanish)
The notified Ecuadorian Emergency Technical Regulation establishes the requirements to be met by ductless air conditioners, with the aim of protecting the environment and preventing deceptive practices. The current electricity situation in Ecuador has generated a number of significant challenges for the country, affecting both the population and the economy. The problem has intensified because of factors such as increased energy demand, variability in the production of hydro-electricity, and lack of investment in energy infrastructure. As a result, electricity rationing and programmed electricity cuts have been implemented, which has led to widespread discontent among citizens and has had a negative impact on productive sectors such as industry and trade. The need to diversify energy sources, implement energy efficiency measures to reduce demand and improve the management of the electricity system value chain has become imperative to ensure reliable and sustainable supply in the future.
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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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