WTO notification · TBT
El SalvadorProposed measure, not in force yet
Salvadoran Technical Regulation (Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño, RTS) 13.07.01:26 CERTIFIED SAFETY HELMETS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS AND PASSENGERS. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, LABELING AND FINAL IMPORTATION REQUIREMENTS.
Reglamento Técnico Salvadoreño RTS 13.07.01:26 CASCOS CERTIFICADOS DE SEGURIDAD PARA MOTOCICLISTAS Y PASAJEROS. ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS, REQUISITOS DE ETIQUETADO E IMPORTACIÓN DEFINITIVA.
El Salvador notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 15 July 2026. The comment period closed on 13 September 2026.
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Published here:
Head protection equipment (ICS Code(s): 13.340.20)
Equipo de protección de la cabeza (Código(s) de la ICS: 13.340.20)
The comment period closed on 13 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/SLV/241; it can take them up with El Salvador.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified regulation establishes the mandatory technical specifications, test methods, and labelling and certification requirements for safety helmets for motorcycle users (motorcyclists) manufactured, imported definitively, marketed or distributed in the national territory.It applies to the manufacture, definitive importation, marketing and distribution, in the national territory of the certified safety helmets for motorcycle users (motorcyclists).Protective helmets to be used with bicycles and pedal-assist bicycles are excluded from this regulation.
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