Ukraine, Issue 3 January 2017

Adopted Technical Regulation for Simple High Pressure Vessels

The Regulation sets out technical and safety requirements for simple high pressure vessels placed on the Ukrainian market.  The Regulation has been developed based on the EU Directive 2014/29/EC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of simple pressure vessels.

 Law: Decree No. 1025 of 28 December 2016 on the Adoption of the Technical Regulation on Simple Pressure Vessels

 Adopted lists of goods the import and export of which is subject to licensing in 2017

The lists include ozone depleting substances, products that may contain ozone depleting substances, such as paints and varnishes, haircare products and other personal care products in aerosol packaging, fire extinguishers, air humidifiers, etc.

Law: Decree No. 1009 of 28 December 2016 on the Adoption of the Lists of Products the Import and Export of Which is Subject to Licensing

Amended Technical Regulation on Requirements for Vehicle Petrol, Diesel, Ship and Boiler Fuel

According to the amendment, the requirements of the Technical Regulation do not apply to boiler fuel used in stationary heating and energy installations of heating power plants and boiler installations, to boiler fuel manufactured by oil and gas processing plants located in Ukraine, during the period from 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2017, provided that the statutory SO2 emission limits are complied with.                                

Law:  Decree No. 973 on Amending Clause 2 of the Technical Regulation on Requirements for Vehicle Petrol, Diesel, Ship and Boiler Fuel