Problems relating to Trade and Investment on United States
19. Industrial standards, approval of safety standards |
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| (1) Control on Higher Efficiency of Low Voltage Motors (LVMs) | - LVMs, including those assembled into machinery, are subject to higher efficiency control in each country including the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico. The accreditation standards, which vary by country, form de facto trade barriers due to the complexity of the application process. | - It is requested that GOU dispenses with the accreditation requirement on LVMs, assembled into machinery that satisfies the regulated efficiency level to remove the trade barriers | - EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act) |
| (2) Unauthorised Export on JIS Approved Production Facilities | - JIS approved food production facilities cannot be exported to the local food processing factory in the U.S., despite its superb manufacturing technology in safety and hygiene. The CE mark standard forms totally a non-tariff barrier. Japanese foods advocating food-safety and good taste demand observation in the total perspective including machineries that make Japanese foods. | - It is requested that the U.S./EU accepts mutual recognition of their standards with JIS standard. | - ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code LLL |
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