Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade

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Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade

A 1979 agreement by members of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade that sought to ensure that administrative processes (such as certifications, testing, and other regulations) do not become a barrier to international commerce. It set up a series of voluntary standards to expedite and homogenize these administrative processes to reduce risk and cost for exporters. See also: ISO.
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It meets or exceeds California Building Standards Code (Title 24) water, vapor, sound and fire code requirements; affords architects and designers flexibility in precast concrete and glazing or window combinations; and, paves the way for owners and design-build teams to take advantage of prefabricated systems for reduced costs, increased efficiency and less risk.
Clark Pacific panel system optimizes envelope labor and material sourcing
In 2017, amendments were made to the Employment Standards Code that provide a consistent and predictable way of indexing Manitobas minimum wage through a simple, transparent formula, Pedersen noted.
Canada : Province Announces Minimum Wage Increase to Take Effect Oct. 1
Global Realty Partners says the building adheres to Dubai Municipality'snewlyestablishedGreen Building Standards code, "including a proposed green roof, bicycle parking, electric vehicle parking, and low-flow water fixtures."
Global Realty Partners completes Arjan project on time
Starting July 1, nonresidential projects in California subject to the mandatory 2013 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) requirements will be able to use an alternative documentation path for LEED.
U.S. Green Building Council announces new alignment with CALGreen
The new standard does not apply to infant formula intended for the New Zealand or Australian markets and those products are to comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards code.
New Zealand Clarifies Labeling Requirements for Export Infant Formula
The definition of employee in the Employment Standards Code is vague in that it doesn't pointedly include interns.
Unpaid interns have little protection under the law
The head of the UK's central bank, Mark Carney, is to help create a banking standards code for the apex bank in the UK.
Carney to help create bank standards in UK
STANDARDS CODE: Leveson said this should be decided by the regulator.
DIFFERENT WAYS OF DOING IT
The board to be free to launch inquiries and fine newspapers up to 1% of turnover (to a maximum of PS1 million) for "serious or systemic breaches" of new standards code.
LEVENSON IN BRIEF
Scheduled for February 9, 2012 from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm (ET), the VLC will provide insight into the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system, the International Green Construction Code, and the California Green Building Standards Code. Serie will highlight the potential impact of these ever-changing standards on the paint and coatings industry.
Green building standards and codes to be detailed in ACA Virtual Learning Conference
"There was undue emphasis given to the alcoholic strength of the product in breach of the Advertising Standards Code rule."
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This summer the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) became the first in the nation to adopt a Green Building Standards Code.
Code green in the golden state
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