WTO notification · TBT
EcuadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Draft Second Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 109 (2R) 'Thermal safety and efficiency of gas water heaters'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 109 (2R) 'Seguridad y eficiencia térmica de calentadores de agua a gas'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 23 July 2026. The measure was first notified on 27 June 2025. The comment period closed on 21 September 2026.
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Instantaneous or storage water heaters (except electric) (HS Code(s): 84191) Instantaneous heating heaters, gas (exc. central heating boilers) (HS Code(s): 841911); Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric
Calentadores de agua de calentamiento instantáneo o de acumulación (excepto los eléctricos) (Código(s) del SA: 84191) Calentadores de calentamiento instantáneo, de gas (exc. calderas de calefacción central) (Código(s) del SA: 841911); Calentadores de agua instantáneos o acumuladores, no eléctricos
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/552/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: Storage water heaters powered by gas fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas, with an effective rated output not exceeding 108 kW.Instantaneous water heaters powered by gas fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas, with an effective rated output not exceeding 108 kW.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/552/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 21 September 2026
Draft Second Revision of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 109 (2R) 'Thermal safety and efficiency of gas water heaters'
Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 109 (2R) 'Seguridad y eficiencia térmica de calentadores de agua a gas'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, marketed in Ecuador: Storage water heaters powered by gas fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas, with an effective rated output not exceeding 108 kW.Instantaneous water heaters powered by gas fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas, with an effective rated output not exceeding 108 kW.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/552
Comment deadline: Closed on 26 August 2025
DRAFT ECUADORIAN TECHNICAL REGULATION PRTE INEN 109 (2R) 'SAFETY AND THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF GAS WATER HEATERS'
PROYECTO DE REGLAMENTO TÉCNICO ECUATORIANO PRTE INEN 109 (2R) 'SEGURIDAD Y EFICIENCIA TÉRMICA DE CALENTADORES DE AGUA A GAS'
This Resolution applies to the following products, whether national or imported, marketed in Ecuador: Storage type water heaters, which use combustible gases such as LPG or natural gas, with a rated useful power not greater than 108 kW. Instantaneous type water heaters, which use combustible gases such as LPG or natural gas, with a rated useful power not greater than 108 kW.
La presente Resolución aplica a los siguientes productos sean estos nacionales o importados que se comercialicen en el Ecuador: Calentadores de agua de tipo almacenamiento, que utilicen gases combustibles como el GLP o gas natural, con una potencia útil nominal no mayor a 108 kW. Calentadores de agua de tipo instantáneo, que utilicen gases combustibles como el GLP o gas natural, con una potencia útil nominal no mayor a 108 kW.
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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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