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Draft Third revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 062 (3R) 'Grey and nodular cast iron products'
Proyecto de Tercera revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 062 (3R) 'Productos de fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular'
Ecuador notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 21 August 2026. The measure was first notified on 25 July 2011. The comment period closed on 20 October 2026.
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Non-malleable cast iron products, n.e.s. (HS code(s): 732510); Cast articles of iron or steel, n.e.s. (excl. of non-malleable cast iron, as well as balls and similar articles for mills) (HS code(s): 732599)
Manufacturas de fundición no maleable, n.c.o.p. (Código(s) del SA: 732510); Manufacturas moldeadas, de fundición, hierro o acero, n.c.o.p. (exc. de fundición no maleable, así como bolas y artículos simil. para molinos) (Código(s) del SA: 732599)
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, that are to be installed in areas subject to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and which are marketed in Ecuador:• Covers and gratings, with or without frames, with a clear opening up to and including 1,000 mm, that are used to cover:− Sewers− Drains− Manholes− Inspection chambers− Underground networksThe notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Covers, gratings and drains made from composite materials or materials other than grey or ductile cast iron.• Covers and gratings that form part of prefabricated drainage channels.• Floor and roof drains for buildings.• Valve boxes.
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RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 20 October 2026
Draft Third revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN 062 (3R) 'Grey and nodular cast iron products'
Proyecto de Tercera revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 062 (3R) 'Productos de fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular'
The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation applies to the following products, whether domestic or imported, that are to be installed in areas subject to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and which are marketed in Ecuador:• Covers and gratings, with or without frames, with a clear opening up to and including 1,000 mm, that are used to cover:− Sewers− Drains− Manholes− Inspection chambers− Underground networksThe notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation does not apply to:• Covers, gratings and drains made from composite materials or materials other than grey or ductile cast iron.• Covers and gratings that form part of prefabricated drainage channels.• Floor and roof drains for buildings.• Valve boxes.
RevisionG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 11 January 2026
Draft Third Revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE-INEN 062 'Gray and nodular cast iron products'
Proyecto de Tercera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE-INEN 062 'Productos de fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular'
This Ecuadorian technical regulation shall apply to the following products, intended to be installed in areas subject to vehicular traffic and pedestrian circulation, whether national or imported, that are marketed in Ecuador: Covers and gratings with and without frames, with a clear opening of up to and including 1 000 mm to cover: Sewerage; Gullies; Manholes or inspection chambers; Inspection pits; Underground networks. This Ecuadorian technical regulation shall not apply to: Covers, gratings or gullies made of composite materials or other materials that are not gray or nodular cast iron. Covers, gratings as part of prefabricated drainage channels. Floor and roof gullies for buildings. Valve boxes.
El presente reglamento técnico ecuatoriano aplica a los siguientes productos, destinados a ser instalados en zonas sujetas a tráfico vehicular y circulación peatonal, sean estos nacionales o importados que se comercialicen en el Ecuador: Tapas y rejillas con y sin marcos (cercos), con una cota de paso de hasta e inclusive 1 000 mm para cubrir: Alcantarillado; Sumideros; Pozos de registro o revisión; Arquetas de inspección; Redes subterráneas El presente reglamento técnico ecuatoriano no aplica a: Tapas, rejillas o sumideros elaborados con materiales compuestos u otros materiales que no sean de fundición gris o nodular. Tapas, rejillas como parte de canales de drenaje prefabricados. Sumideros de suelos y tejados para los edificios. Bocas de llave (cajas de válvula).
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.5
The Republic of Ecuador announces Addendum No. 5 regarding Technical Regulation RTE INEN 062 (2R) "Products of grey and nodular iron castings" (Productos de fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular), notified through the document identified with the signature G/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.1 of 8 May 2012. This Addendum No. 5 has been issued through Resolution No. 15 011 of 14 January 2015, issued by the Undersecretariat of Quality (Subsecretaría de la Calidad) of the Ministry of Industries and Productivity (Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad), published in the Official Register (Registro Oficial) No. 429 of Monday 2
La República de Ecuador da a conocer el Addendum No. 5 referente al Reglamento Técnico RTE INEN 062 (2R) Productos de fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular, notificado mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.1 del 8 de mayo de 2012. Éste Addendum No. 5 ha sido expedido mediante la Resolución N° 15 011 del 14 de enero de 2015, emitida por la Subsecretaría de la Calidad del Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, publicada en el Registro Oficial Nº 429 de lunes 2
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.4
;;By means of this Addendum No. 4, the Republic of Ecuador advises that Amendment No. 1 to the first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 062 'Grey and ductile cast iron', notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.3 of 27 February 2014, has been issued pursuant to Resolution No. 14 146 of 8 April 2014 of the Under-Secretariat for Quality of the Ministry of Industry and Productivity.;Text available from:;Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad (
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.3
;;The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that the first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 062 'Grey and ductile cast iron', the draft version of which was notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.2 of 14 October 2013, was issued pursuant to Resolution No. 14 037 of 20 January 2014 of the Under-Secretariat for Quality of the Ministry of Industry and Productivity, published in Official Journal No. 181 of Tuesday 11 February 2014.;Text availabl
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.2
The Republic of Ecuador notifies the Draft First Revision of the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN 062 (1R) "Grey and nodular iron castings" (Fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular), of the Ecuadorian Normalization Institute (Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización), notified through the document identified with the signature G/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.1 of 08 May 2012. Text available at the Ministry of Industries and Productivity (Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad), Undersecretariat of Quality (Subsecretaría de la Calidad), National Body in charge of Notification: Responsible: Marlon Martínez B. Yánez Pinzón N2
La República de Ecuador notifica el proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 062 (1R) Fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular, del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Normalización, notificado mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.1 del 08 de mayo de 2012. Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, Subsecretaría de la Calidad, Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación: Responsable: Marlon Martínez B. Yánez Pinzón N2
AddendumG/TBT/N/ECU/78/Add.1
The Republic of Ecuador communicates regarding the Draft Technical Regulation (Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico) RTE INEN 062 "Grey and nodular iron castings" (Fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular), notified via the document identified with the signature G/TBT/N/ECU/78 of 25 July 2011, that this has been issued via Resolution (Resolución) N° 12 022 of 26 January 2012, of the Undersecretariat of Quality (Subsecretaría de la Calidad) of the Ministry of Industries and Productivity (Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad), published in the Official Register (Registro Oficial) Nº 687 of 20 April 2012.; Text available at the Ministry of
La República de Ecuador comunica con relación al Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico RTE INEN 062 Fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular, notificado mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/ECU/78 del 25 de julio de 2011, que éste ha sido expedido mediante la Resolución N° 12 022 del 26 de enero de 2012, de la Subsecretaría de la Calidad del Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, publicada en el Registro Oficial Nº 687 de 20 de abril de 2012.; Texto disponible en el Ministerio d
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ECU/78
Comment deadline: Closed on 18 September 2011
Draft Technical Regulation of the Ecuadorian Standardization Institute (PRTE INEN) No. 062: 'Grey and ductile cast iron' (5 pages, in Spanish).
This Draft Technical Regulation (Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico) establishes the object, scope, definitions, general conditions, classification, product requirements, packaging, packing and labeling requirements, tests for conformity assessment, sampling, normative documents consulted or referenced, demonstration of compliance with the Ecuadorian technical regulation, bodies in charge of conformity assessment and certification, inspection and/or supervision authority, type of inspection and/or supervision, sanctions regime, responsibility of the conformity assessment bodies and review and update of the technical regulation, on "Grey and nodular iron castings".
Este Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico establece el objeto, campo de aplicación, definiciones, condiciones generales, clasificación, requisitos del producto, requisitos de envase, embalaje y rotulado, ensayos para evaluar la conformidad, muestreo, documentos normativos consultados o de referencia, demostración del cumplimiento con el reglamento técnico ecuatoriano, organismos encargados de la evaluación y la certificación de la conformidad, autoridad de fiscalización y/o supervisión, tipo de fiscalización y/o supervisión, régimen de sanciones, responsabilidad de los organismos de evaluación de la conformidad y revisión y actualización del reglamento técnico, sobre Fundiciones de hierro gris y nodular.
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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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