REPUBLIC OF KOREA: BUNK BEDS The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.96.364. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: Republic of Korea. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: Korean National Institute of Technology and Quality (KNITQ) Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above: 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Bunk beds for children. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Proposed Amendment to the Criteria for Safety Inspection of Bunk Beds for Children. 6. Description of content: structure, dimension and marking current and proposed amendment. 7. Objective and rationale: To secure the safety of children. 8. Relevant documents: The Quality Management Promotion Act. Official Gazette, 12 September 1996 (No. 13411). 9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force: 25 February 1997. 10. Final date for comments: 30 November 1996. 11. Texts available from: General Merchandise Safety Division, Department of Quality and Safety, Korean National Institute of Technology and Quality (KNITQ). Tel: 82-343-84-1565. Fax: 82-343-84-4387. (312)

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