G/TBT/N/ALB/102

27 April 2026

(26-3143)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Notifying Member: ALBANIA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

General Directorate of Standardization of Albania (DPS)

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other [X]: DPS is notifying the development of a new national standard (pure Albanian national standard).

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Crude petroleum (ICS code(s): 75.040)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): New (draft) National Standard of Albania - Crude oil and natural gas condensate - Classification and characteristics; (7 page(s), in Albanian)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://dps.gov.al/sq/project/show/dps:proj:79993

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Description of content: This Standard defines the requirements and provides a classification for the most efficient use of crude oil and crude condensate from natural gas, originating from oil and natural gas fields.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Not specified

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 26 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification: