PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
./.ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL
DEL COMERCIOS/C/N/123
22 de junio de 2000
(00-2539)
Consejo del Comercio de Servicios Original:  español
NOTIFICACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CON EL PÁRRAFO 3
DEL ARTÍCULO III DEL ACUERDO GENERAL SOBRE
EL COMERCIO DE SERVICIOS
Se ha recibido de la delegación de Costa Rica la siguiente notificación.
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1. Miembro que notifica:
Ministerio de Comercio Exterior, República de Costa Rica
2. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo:
Artículo III, párrafo 3 del Acuerdo General sobre el Comercio de Servicios
3. Fecha de entrada en vigor:
19 de enero de 1995
4. Organismo responsable de la aplicación de la medida:
Comisión Nacional de Protección al Consumi dor, Ministerio de Economía, Industria y 
Comercio
5. Descripción de la medida:
La Ley de Promoción de la Competencia y Defensa Efectiva del Consumidor, No.7472 del 20
de diciembre de 1994, deroga el artículo 7 de la  Ley Reguladora de las Agencias de Viajes,
No. 5339 del 23 de agosto de 1973 que establecía una limitación en virtud de la nacionalidad
para obtener un título-licencia para funcionar como agencias de viajes.
La nueva legislación deroga tal limitación en virtud del articulo 6 que establece que se
eliminan las licencias y cualquier otra autorización para el ejercicio del comercio, además de
las restricciones para ejercer actividades comerciales, en virtud de la nacionalidad, y en el
artículo 70 de dicha ley donde expresamente se deroga la norma en cuestión.
6. Miembros específicamente afectados, en su caso:
Ninguno
7. Texto disponible en:
Dirección General de Comercio ExteriorS/C/N/123
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Ministerio de Comercio Exterior
75 metros norte del Banco de Costa Rica
Paseo Colón
San José
Costa Rica
Teléfono: (506) 256 71 11
Telefax: (506) 255 32 81
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WORLD TRADE WT/GC/W/40
10October 1996
ORGANIZATION(96-4154)
GENERAL COUNCIL
14October 1996
PROPOSED AGENDA
1. EXTENSIONSOFWAIVERSPURSUANTTOPARAGRAPH2OFTHEUNDERSTANDING
INRESPECT OFWAIVERS OFOBLIGATIONS UNDER GATT 19941
(a) Cuba -Paragraph 6ofArticle XVofGATT 1994 (G/L/89, G/C/W/51/Rev.1)
(b) United States -Former Trust Territory ofthePacific Islands (G/L/101, G/C/W/53)
(c) United States -ANDEAN Trade Preference Act(G/L/102, G/C/W/54)
(d) Canada -Caribcan (G/L/100, G/C/W/52)
(e) Communication from theEuropean Communities (G/l/107)
- European Communities -Fourth ACP-EEC convention ofLomé (G/L/108,
G/C/W/58/Rev.1)
- France -Trading Arrangements withMorocco (G/L/109, G/C/W/59/Rev.1)
(f) South Africa -Basedates under Article I:4(G/L/104, G/C/W/56/Rev.1)
(g) Zimbabwe -Basedates under Article I:4(G/L/106, G/C/W/57/Rev.1)
2. SALARIES AND PENSIONS OFWTO STAFF
- Report bytheChairman
3. PREPARATIONS FOR THE 1996 MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
(a) Report bytheDirector-General
(b) Progress ofpreparatory work inWTO bodies
(c) Attendance ofinternational intergovernmental organizations asobservers atthe
Ministerial Conference
(d) Attendance ofnon-governmental organizations attheMinisterial Conference
4. OTHER BUSINESS
1Inconnection withthisitem, theattention ofMembers isdrawn totheDecision-Making Procedures under
Articles IXandXIIoftheWTO Agreement agreed bytheGeneral Council on15November 1995 (WT/L/93).
. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/C/W/460
21 March 2003
(03-1647)
Council for Trade in Goods
INTRODUCTION OF  HARMONIZED SYSTEM 1996 CHANGES
INTO WTO SCHEDULES OF TARIFF CONCESSIONS
Malaysia – Schedule XXXIX
Draft Waiver Decision
The General Council,
Considering  that the Members of the WTO, by their Decisions of 13 December 1995,
18 July 1996, 24 April 1997, 22 October 1997, 24 April 1998, 14 October 1998, 15 June 1999,
4 November 1999, 3 May 2000, 8 December 2000, 8 May 2001 and 13 May 20021, acting pursuant to
the provisions of paragraph 3 of Article IX of th e WTO Agreement, suspended the application of the
provisions of Article II of GATT 1994 until 30 April 2003, for the purpose of enabling the Members
listed in the Annex to implement the recomm ended amendments to the Harmonized System
nomenclature;
Considering  that by their decision of 8 May 2001, Me mbers of the WTO also agreed that it
would be the last time that an extension of the HS 96 waiver would be granted on a collective basis, but
that this would not, however, preclude Members from requesting waivers on an individual basis;
Noting  that Malaysia has requested a waiver for the reasons explained in its request2;
Considering  that Malaysia would need more time  to notify the WTO Secretariat of the
corrections to its schedule,
Acting  pursuant to the provisions of paragra ph 3 of Article IX of the WTO Agreement,
Decides, in view of the exceptional circumstances, to  suspend the application of the provisions
of Article II of GATT 1994, until 30 April 2004, for the purpose of enabling Malaysia to implement the
recommended amendments to the Harmonized Sy stem nomenclature, subject to the following
conditions: 
(i) Malaysia shall, where necessary, promptly enter into negotiations and consultations
with interested Members pursuant to paragraphs 1-3 of Article XXVIII of
GATT 1994;
(ii) the negotiations and consultations mentioned above shall be completed not later than
30 April 2004;
                                                     
1WT/L/124+Corr.1, WT/L/173, WT/L/216, WT/L/243, WT/L/268, WT/L/281, WT/L/303, WT/L/338,
WT/L/351, WT/L/379, WT/L/400 and WT/L/465.
2 G/L/615.G/C/W/460
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(iii) Pending entry into force of the results of the negotiations or consultations mentioned
above, the other Members will be free, pu rsuant to Article XXVIII:3, to suspend
concessions initially negotiated with Malaysia  to the extent that they consider that
adequate compensation is not offered by Malaysia.
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. /.ORGANISATION MONDIALE
DU COMMERCEG/SPS/N/MEX/143
23 juin 1999
(99-2542)
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires Original:  espagnol
NOTIFICATION
1. Membre de l’Accord adressant la notification:  MEXIQUE
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés:           
2. Organisme responsable:  Ministère de l'agriculture, de l'élevage et du développement rural
3. Produits visés (prière d'indiquer le(s) numéro(s) du tarif figurant dans les listes
nationales déposées à l'OMC, les numéros de l’ICS peuvent aussi être indiqués, le cas
échéant).  Régions ou pays susceptibles d'être concernés, si cela est pertinent ou
faisable:  Intrants de nutrition végétale
4. Intitulé et nombre de pages du texte notifié:  Projet de Norme officielle mexicaine
NOM-077-FITO-1999:  Exigences et spécifications régissant la réalisation d'études de
l'efficacité biologique des intrants de nutrition végétale (5 pages)
5. Teneur:  Cette norme d'application obligatoire définit les exigences et les spécifications
régissant la réalisation d'études de l'efficacité biologique des intrants de nutrition végétale
sur le territoire national.  Elle intéresse les engrais organiques, les agents organiques ou
biologiques d'amélioration des sols, les inoculants, les régulateurs de croissance des
végétaux et les humidifiants.  De telles études devront être réalisées pour ces intrantsprésentés isolément ou en association avec des produits organiques ou inorganiques.
6. Objectif et raison d'être:  [     ] innocuité des produits alimentaires, [     ] santé des
animaux, [ X] préservation des végétaux, [     ] protection des personnes contre les
maladies ou les parasites des animaux/des plantes, [   ] protection du territoire contre
d'autres dommages attribuables à des parasites           
7. Il n'existe pas de norme, directive ou recommandation internationale [ X].
S'il existe une norme, directive ou recommandation internationale, en donner la
référence correcte et indiquer brièvement en quoi le texte notifié est différent:           
8. Documents pertinents et langue(s) dans laquelle (lesquelles) ils sont disponibles:
Journal officiel de la Fédération du 3 mai 1999 (en espagnol)
9. Date projetée pour l’adoption:  À déterminer
10. Date projetée pour l’entrée en vigueur:  À déterminerG/SPS/N/MEX/143
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11. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:  2 juillet 1999
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observations:  [ X] autorité nationale
responsable des notifications, [     ] point national d'information ou adresse, numéro de
téléfax et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:           
12. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  [ X] autorité nationale responsable
des notifications, [     ] point national d'information ou adresse, numéro de téléfax et
adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:
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ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/MAR/13
27 July 1998
(98-2964)
Committee on Agriculture
NOTIFICATION
The following notification concerning imports under tariff quotas for the calendar year 1997
(Table MA:2) was received from the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco on 7 July 1998.G/AG/N/MAR/13
Page 2Table MA:2
MARKET ACCESS:  Morocco
REPORTING PERIOD:  Calendar Year 1997
List Relating to Tariff and Other Quota Commitments
Description of products Tariff item number(s) encompassed in product
descriptionTariff quota quantity for period in question
(tonnes)In-quota imports during period(*)
(tonnes)
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the
Schedule)(from Section I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the
Schedule)(from I-B (or I-A) of Part I of the Schedule)
1234
Meat of bovine animals 02.01/02 3,360 3,360
Meat of sheep 02.04 2,240 1,925
Meat of poultry 02.07 4,368 2,110Milk (fresh milk equivalent) 04.01/02 25,872 25,872
Wheat 10.01 1,555,340 1,555,340
Barley 10.03 2,770 2,770Maize (corn) 10.05 204,400 204,400
Rice 10.06 7,200 1,800
Sorghum 10.07 9,230 36Soya beans 12.01 17,700 17,700
Colza seeds 12.05 4,400 19
Crude vegetable oils 15.07 to 18 196,110 196,110Sugar 17.01/02 274,340 274,340
Oil-cake 23.06.10/30/40 1,008 1,008
*Period January to November 1997.
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./.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/Notif.99.195
22 April 1999
(99-1648)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
NOTIFICATION
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6.
1. Member to Agreement notifying:  THE NETHERLANDS
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):           
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment
Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be
indicated if different from above: National Enquiry Point – EC WTO-TBT Enquiry Point         
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X ], 2.10.1 [    ], 5.6.2 [    ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:           
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading.
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Short-chained chlorinated
paraffins
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Draft Decree on
Chlorinated Paraffins under the Act on Environmentally Hazardous Substances (Dutch
designation: Wms)
6. Description of content:  The provisions are intended to decrease the use of short-chained
chlorinated paraffins in accordance with Parcom Decree 95/1.  As of 31 December 1999,
short-chained chlorinated paraffins may no longer be used for the following purposes:
- As softening agents in paints, coatings and adhesives;
- in oils used for treating metals;
- as flame retardants in rubbers, plastics and textiles.
However, short-chained chlorinated paraffins may continue to be used for the
following purposes until 31 December 2004:
- As softening agents in adhesives for use in dams; and
- as flame retardants in rubbers, plastics and textiles used in conveyor belts
exclusively intended for use in mining.
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable:  The
provisions are aimed at decreasing pollution of the aquatic environment by organohalogenic
compounds, including short-chained chlorinated paraffins.  These substances can also bio-
accumulate in certain organisms.  Short-chained chlorinated paraffins can cause tumours inrats and mice.
8. Relevant documents:  Article 24 of the Act on Environmentally Hazardous
Substances/Parcom Decree 95/1G/TBT/Notif.99.195
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9. Proposed date of adoption:  1 November 1999
Proposed date of entry into force:  31 December 1999
10. Final date for comments:  9 June 1999
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ X ] or address, e-mail and telefax number of
the other body:
. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/N/THA/86
26 March 2002
(02-1548)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
1. Member to Agreement notifying:  THAILAND
If applicable, name of local government involved:           
2. Agency responsible:  Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ministry of Public health
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where
applicable).  Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or
practicable:  HS Chapter 10.05, ICS: 67.060 (Cereals, pulses and derived products)
4. Title and number of pages of the notified document:  Notification of Ministry of Public
Health (No.246) B.E.2544(2001) Amendment to  the Notification of Ministry of Public
Health (No.217) B.E.2544(2001) (1 page, available in Thai language)
5. Description of content:  Clause 2 of the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health
(No.217) B.E.2544(2001) Amendment to the Notification of Ministry of Public Health
(No.215) B.E.2544(2001) of 8 June B.E.2544(2001) is withdrawn and replaced by thefollowing statement:
"Clause 2 Importers of corn products according to Clause 1 for sale in the Kingdom
of Thailand must present at the customs houses the result of the food analysis or a
certificate of freedom from the Cry 9C DNA Sequence or protein produced from
Cry 9C DNA Sequence, as the case may be, as follows:
(1) the result of the food analysis issued by domestic government bodies or
bodies designated by the Food Committee;
(2) the result of the food analysis or the certificate issued by a responsible
government bodies of the country of origin or by the private bodies
certified by responsible government bodies of the country of origin."
6. Objective and rationale:  [  X ] food safety,  [     ] animal health,  [     ] plant protection,
[    ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [     ] protect territory from
other damage from pests           
7. An international standard, guideline or recommendation does not exist [  X ].
If an international standard, guideline or recommendation exists, give the appropriate
reference and briefly identify deviations:           G/SPS/N/THA/86
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8. Relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:  Publication in which
the notification is published when adopted:
- Government Gazette Vol.118, Special Part 121 ngor., dated 6 December 2001
9. Proposed date of adoption:  28 November 2001
10. Proposed date of entry into force:  7 December 2001
11. Final date for comments:  60 days from the circulation date
Agency or authority designated to handle comments:  [  X ] National notification
authority, [  X ] National enquiry point, or address, fax number and E-mail address (if
available) of other body:
12. Texts available from: [  X ] National notification authority, [  X ] National enquiry point
or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
./.RESTRICTEDORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL
DEL COMERCIOIP/C/W/336
23 de enero de 2002
(02-0351)
Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad
Intelectual relacionados con el ComercioOriginal:  inglés
EXAMEN DE LA LEGISLACIÓN
Preguntas formuladas por Suiza
Mediante una comunicación de la Misión Permanente de Suiza, de fecha 21 de enero de 2002,
la Secretaría ha recibido copia de las siguientes cuestiones dirigidas por Suiza a Moldova.
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A. PATENTES
1. ¿Otorga su legislación protección mediante patente a las invenciones relacionadas con
productos o procesos en todos los campos de la tecnología, o hay excepciones?  De ser así, sírvanse
indicar cuáles son esas excepciones y cómo se ajustan a lo dispuesto en el artículo 27 del Acuerdo
sobre los ADPIC.
2. ¿Considera su legislación, de conformidad con el párrafo 1 del artículo 27 en el contexto del
artículo 31 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC, que la im portación es una forma de "explotación" de una
patente (y excluye por lo tanto el otorgamiento de una licencia obligatoria, si se importa un producto)?
3. ¿Están las licencias obligatorias sujetas en su legislación a las condiciones enumeradas en el
artículo 31 del Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC?  Sírvanse indicar las disposiciones correspondientes dela ley.
4. ¿Prevé su legislación el principio de la inversión de la carga de la prueba en los litigios
relativos a patentes de procedimientos?  Sírvanse indicar las disposiciones correspondientes de la ley.
B. P
ROTECCIÓN DE LA INFORMACIÓN NO DIVULGADA
5. Sírvanse indicar de forma detallada si su legislación garantiza que los datos de pruebas u otros
no divulgados presentados por un solicitante al organismo oficial competente en el marco del
procedimiento prescrito para autorizar la comercialización de un producto farmacéutico o de unproducto químico para la agricultura quedan protegidos contra toda divulgación y contra todo uso
comercial desleal por un competidor, por ejemplo mediante la prohibición impuesta a un segundo
solicitante de fundarse en los datos originales del primer solicitante o de remitirse a ellos en el marco
de su posterior solicitud de autorización de comercialización de su propio producto.
¿Establece su legislación excepciones a tal respecto?  De ser así, ¿con sujeción a qué
condiciones resultarían éstas aplicables?
¿Establece su legislación un plazo concreto de protección de los datos de pruebas u otros no
divulgados del primer solicitante?IP/C/W/336
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C. OBSERVANCIA
6. Sírvanse indicar los recursos de su legislación que constituyen medios eficaces de disuasión
de las infracciones de los derechos de propiedad intelectual.
7. Sírvanse describir toda nueva iniciativa que esté prevista a fin de mejorar la observancia de
los derechos de propiedad intelectual en su país, en particular las iniciativas relacionadas con laobservancia de las disposiciones penales.
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. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/N/THA/25
11 February 2000
(00-0518)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
1. Member to Agreement notifying:  THAILAND
If applicable, name of local government involved:           
2. Agency responsible:  Department of Livestock Developmen t, Ministry of Agriculture and
Co-operatives
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where
applicable).  Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or
practicable:  Animal feedingstuffs (ICS: 65.120)
4. Title and number of pages of the notified document:  Notification of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Co-operatives B.E.2542(1999)  on Prohibition for Importation and Sale of
Animal Feeds in the Categories of Raw Materials, Mixed Feeds, Milk Products for Animals,
supplementary Feed Which Contain Raw Materials, Milk Products and Supplementary
Feeds Originated from Belgium (1 page, available in Thai language)
5. Description of content:
(1) Raw materials of animal feeds, flours and meals of meat, fat extracted meat meals,
meat and bone meals, mixed feeds, ready mixed feeds, concentrated feeds, milk
products, supplementary feeds originated from Belgium are prohibited for
importation or sale.
(2) Raw materials of animal feeds, flours and meals of meat, fat extracted meat meals,
meat and bone meals, mixed feeds, concentrated feeds, milk products,
supplementary feeds originated from France, the Netherlands and Germany areprohibited from importation or sale, unless accompanied by certificates, issued by
the government authority, assuring that the products are free from dioxin.
6. Objective and rationale: [  X ] food safety,  [     ] animal health,  [     ] plant protection,
[    ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [     ] protect territory from
other damage from pests           
7. An international standard, guideline or recommendation does not exist [  X ].
If an international standard, guideline or recommendation exists, give the appropriate
reference and briefly identify deviations:           G/SPS/N/THA/25
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8. Relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:
(1) Reference documents:
- Feed Quality Control Act B.E.2522(1982)
(2) Publication in which the Notification is published when adopted:
- Government Gazette, Vol. 116, Special Part 41 ngor, dated 15 June 1999
9. Proposed date of adoption:  14 June 1999
10. Proposed date of entry into force:  16 June 1999
11. Final date for comments:  60 days from the WTO circulation date
Agency or authority designated to handle comments:  [  X ] National notification
authority, [  X ] National enquiry point, or address, fax number and E-mail address (if
available) of other body:
12. Texts available from: [  X ] National notification authority, [  X ] National enquiry point
or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
WORLD TRADE WT/L/172
25July1996
ORGANIZATION(96-2944)
GUATEMALA -ESTABLISHMENT OFANEW SCHEDULE LXXXVIII
Extension ofTime-Limit
Decision of18July19961
Considering thatbyaDecision of26January 19942,theCONTRACTING PARTIES to
GATT 1947 suspended application oftheprovisions ofArticle IIofGATT 1947 toenable the
Government ofGuatemala tocarry outtheprocess oftransposition oftheconcessions setforth in
Schedule LXXXVIII intotheHarmonized Commodity Nomenclature;
Taking intoaccount thatbysuccessive Decisions, thetime-limit ofthewaiver granted to
Guatemala hasbeenextended until30June19963;
Taking intoaccount thatGuatemala 'snewCustoms Tariff based ontheHarmonized Commodity
Description andCoding System came intoforce on1March 1993, andreplaces theCentral American
Uniform Tariff Nomenclature;
Considering thatthefootnote toAnnex IA,Section onGATT 1994, subparagraph 1(b)(iii)
oftheAgreement Establishing theWorld Trade Organization requires theMinisterial Conference to
establish atitsfirstsession arevised listofwaivers granted under Article XXV ofGATT 1947 and
stillinforce onthedateofentry intoforce oftheWTO Agreement;
Considering thatbyaDecision of31January 19954theGeneral Council established alistof
waivers existing attheentry intoforce oftheWTO Agreement, which included thewaiver granted
toGuatemala fortheestablishment ofanewSchedule LXXXVIII;
Considering thatparagraph 2oftheUnderstanding inRespect ofWaivers ofObligations under
theGeneral Agreement onTariffs andTrade 1994 provides thatanywaiver ineffect onthedateof
entryintoforceoftheWTOAgreementshallterminateunlessextendedinaccordancewiththeprocedures
setoutinparagraph 1oftheaforementioned Understanding andthose ofArticle IXofthe
WTO Agreement onthedateofitsexpiry ortwoyears from thedateofentry intoforce ofthe
WTO Agreement, whichever isearlier;
./.
1AdoptedinaccordancewiththeDecision-MakingProceduresunderArticlexIXandXIIoftheWTOAgreemen t
agreed bytheGeneral Council (WT/L/93).
2L/7405
3WT/L/116.
4WT/L/3 andCorr.1.WT/L/172
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Taking intoaccount thatthenecessary documentation fortheholding oftheconsultations has
beensubmitted andcirculated indocument G/SECRET/HS/6 andthree countries havereserved their
righttoconduct negotiations;
Considering thatinorder toimplement theprocedures established bytheCouncil Decision
of12July1983 fortherectification andrenegotiation oftheschedules ofconcessions negotiated in
GATT under theHarmonized System andtoholdconsultations under Article XXVIII, theGovernment
ofGuatemala, having fulfilled therequirements ofparagraph 1oftheUnderstanding inRespect of
Waivers ofObligations under theGATT 1994, hasrequested afurther extension ofthewaiver ofits
obligations under Article IIoftheGATT 19945;
TheGeneral Council, acting pursuant totheprovisions ofArticle IXoftheWTO Agreement,
Decides, inviewoftheexceptional circumstances outlined above, toextend thewaiver granted
toGuatemala bytheDecision of26January 1994 until30April 1997.
5G/L/86.
RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DSB/W/158
27 February 2001
(01-0952)
Dispute Settlement Body
1 March 2001
PROPOSED AGENDA
I. UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON STAINLESS STEEL PLATE
IN COILS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHEET AND STRIP FROM KOREA
A. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DSB
II. CANADA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND THE
EXPORTATION OF DAIRY PRODUCTS
A. RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 21.5 OF THE DSU BY THE UNITED STATES (WT/DS103/16)
B. RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 21.5 OF THE DSU BY NEW ZEALAND (WT/DS113/16)
III. CANADA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF MILK AND THE
EXPORTATION OF DAIRY PRODUCTS
A. RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.2 OF THE DSU BY THE UNITED STATES (WT/DS103/17)
B. RECOURSE TO ARTICLE 22.2 OF THE DSU BY NEW ZEALAND (WT/DS113/17)
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. /.RESTRICTEDORGANISATION MONDIALE
DU COMMERCEG/LIC/Q/MYS/2
17 janvier 2000
(00-0168)
Comité des licences d'importation Original:  anglais
NOTIFICATION DE RÉPONSES AU QUESTIONNAIRE SUR LES
PROCÉDURES DE LICENCES D'IMPORTATION1
Réponses de la Malaisie aux questions des États-Unis2
La Mission permanente de la Malaisie a fait parvenir au Secrétariat la communication
ci après, datée du 5 janvier 2000.
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Licences d'importation pour les machines/le matériel de construction lourds
A. Les licences d'importation automatiques pour les machines lourdes, introduites en
octobre 1997, l'ont été en grande partie pour que les machines disponibles soient utilisées, ce qui
permet de tirer le meilleur parti possible des devises.  Depuis l'introduction du régime de licences,
100 pour cent de toutes les demandes d'importation de machines lourdes non disponibles dans le paysont été examinées et approuvées.
B. Il est faux de dire que les autorités malaises examinent en priorité les demandes d'autorisation
émanant d'entreprises ou d'activités publiques qui, à leur avis, sont importantes du point de vue des
priorités nationales.  Toutes les demandes sont gérées d'une manière juste et équitable et, comme le
prévoit l'article 2 a) i) à iii) de l'Accord sur les procédures de licences d'importation, elles sont traitées
et approuvées dans un délai maximal de dix jours ouvrables.
C. S'il est conseillé à priori aux importateurs d'obtenir une autorisation avant de faire expédier
leurs produits, c'est uniquement à titre de précaution additionnelle pour eux-mêmes.
Réponses aux questions précises
1. Le régime de licences d'importation automatiques est provisoire, mais sera maintenu aussi
longtemps que nécessaire.
2. Le régime de licences automatiques n'est appliqué qu'à un petit nombre de produits en tant
que mécanisme de surveillance, conformément aux besoins du commerce, du développement et des
finances de la Malaisie.  L'article 2 b) de l'Accord sur les procédures de licences d'importation
reconnaît également que "les licences d'importation automatiques peuvent être nécessaires lorsqu'il
n'existe pas d'autres procédures appropriées".
                                                     
1 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/1.
2 G/LIC/Q/MYS/1.G/LIC/Q/MYS/2
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3. Toutes les demandes de licences d'importation sont traitées et approuvées dans un délai de
sept à dix jours ouvrables.
4. Ce régime de licences d'importation automatiques n'occasionnant pas de prohibition ni de
restriction quantitative, la question de la violat ion de l'article XI du GATT de 1994 ne se pose pas.
Cependant, si au cours de l'application des caractéristiques de licences non automatiques étaient
observées, elles seraient examinées et des mesures correctives seraient prises.
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RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/ACC/ALB/1/Rev.7
27 July 1999
(99-3161)
Working Party on the
Accession of Albania
ACCESSION OF ALBANIA
Checklist of documents
Revision
The following documents concern the meeting of the Working Party on the Accession of
Albania scheduled for 30 July 1999.
- WT/ACC/SPEC/ALB/ 3/Rev.4 Revised Offer on Goods
- WT/ACC/SPEC/ALB/3/Rev.4/Add.2 Sectoral Initiatives
- WT/ACC/SPEC/ALB/4/Rev.3 Agriculture Schedule
- WT/ACC/SPEC/ALB/5/Rev.4 Revised Offer on Services- WT/ACC/SPEC/ALB/6/Rev.1 )
)Draft Report of the Working Party
- WT/ACC/SPEC/ALB/6/Rev.1/Corr.1 )
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. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/N/NZL/226
16 May 2003
(03-2638)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
1. Member to Agreement notifying:   NEW ZEALAND
If applicable, name of local government involved:
2. Agency responsible:   Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where
applicable):  Grain (seed) for processing of Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum).
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable:  All
countries
5. Title, language and number of pages of the notified document:  MAF  Biosecurity
Authority (Plants) Operational Standard PIT-GFP-ISR, Grain for Processing, Import
System Requirements (available in English, 45 pages).
6. Description of content:  This MAF Biosecurity Authority Standard outlines the
requirements for the implementation of a grain import system (GIS) designed to establish
biosecurity assurances and security leading to provision of biosecurity clearance for
imported grain consignments.  This standard provides guidelines for importing
organization representatives to produce a GIS for their own organization and ensure thatthe grain imported for processing meets MAF's biosecurity requirements.
7. Objective and rationale:  [    ] food safety, [   ] animal health, [ X ] plant protection,
[   ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease,  [   ] protect territory from other
damage from pests
8. International standard, gu ideline or recommendation:
[   ] Codex Alimentarius Commission, [   ] Office International des Epizooties,
[ X ] International Plant Protec tion Convention, [   ] None
If an international standard , guideline or recommendation exists, give the appropriate
reference and briefly identify deviations:
9. Relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:  None
10. Proposed date of adoption:   14 July 2003
11. Proposed date of entry into force:   14 July 2003G/SPS/N/NZL/226
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12. Final date for comments:  14 July 2003
Agency or authority designated to handle comments:  [   ] National notification
authority, [ X ] National enquiry point, or address, fax number and E-mail address (if
available) of other body:
Plant Imports - Consultation on MAF Operational Standard - Importation of Grain
  for Processing: Import System Requirements - PIT-GFP-ISR
Plants Biosecurity
Biosecurity Authority
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
New Zealand
Fax: +64 4 474 4257
Email: plantimports@maf.govt.nz
13. Texts available from:  [ X ] National notification authority, [   ] National enquiry point,
or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
Coordinator
SPS New Zealand
PO Box 2526101-103 The Terrace
Wellington
New Zealand
Tel:  +64 4 474 4151
Fax:  +64 4 498 9888
E-mail:  sps@maf.govt.nz
Website:  www.maf.govt.nz/biosecurity/sps/transparency/notifications/index.htm
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  WT/DS276/4 
7 de enero de 2003 
 (03-0020) 
 Original:   inglés 
  
 
CANADÁ - MEDIDAS RELATIVAS A LAS EXPORTACIONES DE TRIGO 
Y AL TRATO APLICADO AL GRANO IMPORTADO 
 
Solicitud de asociación a las consultas 
 
 
Comunicación de las Comunidades Europeas 
 
 
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 20 de diciembre de 2002, dirigida por la Delegación  Permanente de la Comisión Europea a la Misión Pe rmanente del Canadá, a la Misión Permanente de 
los Estados Unidos y al Presidente del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias, se distribuye de 
conformidad con el párrafo  11 del artículo 4 del ESD. 
 
_______________ 
 
 
 Nos remitimos a la comunicación dirigida por la Misión Permanente de los Estados Unidos a 
la Misión Permanente del Canadá y al President e del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias titulada 
"Canadá - Medidas relativas a las exportaciones de  trigo y al trato aplicado al grano importado " 
(WT/DS276) y que se distribuyó el 19 de diciem bre de 2002 de conformida d con el párrafo 4 del 
artículo 4 del ESD como documento WT/DS276/1, G/L/597 y G/TRIMS/D/20.  
 
 La comunicación se refiere a la solicitud de celebración de consultas con el Canadá de 
conformidad con el artículo 4 del Entendimiento relativo a las normas y procedimientos por los que se 
rige la solución de diferencias (ESD), el párra fo 1 del artículo XXII de l Acuerdo General sobre 
Aranceles Aduaneros y Comercio de 1994 (GATT de  1994) y el artículo 8 del Acuerdo sobre las 
Medidas en materia de Inversiones relacionadas con el Comercio (en la medida en que incorpora por 
referencia el artículo XXII del GA TT de 1994) con respecto a cuestiones relativas a la exportación de 
trigo por la Junta Canadiense del Trigo y al trat o concedido por el Canadá al grano importado. 
  Habida cuenta del interés comercial sustancial  de las Comunidades Europeas en esta cuestión, 
las autoridades de las Comunidades Europeas me han encomendado que les notifique su deseo de que 
se les asocie a las consultas que celebrarán el Cana dá y los Estados Unidos de conformidad con el 
párrafo 11 del artículo 4 del ESD.   Las Comunidades Europeas aguardan con interés su respuesta a esta solicitud. 
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/USA/777/Add.1 
29 September 2004 
 (04-4089) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
NOTIFICATION  
 
Addendum
 
 
  The following communication, received on 27 September 2004, is being circulated at the 
request of the Delegation of the United States
. 
 
_______________ 
 
 
 
Dinotefuran; Pesticide Tolerance  
 
 This regulation establishes a tolerance for co mbined residues of dinotefuran N-methyl-N'-
nitro-N'-[(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl)]guanidine and its metabolites DN [1-methy-3-(tetrahydro-3-
furylmethyl)]guanidine and UF [1-methyl-3-(tetrahyd ro-3-furylmethyl)urea], expressed as dinotefuran 
in or on vegetable, leafy, except Brassica, group 4 at 5.0 ppm. 
  The full text of this addendum (final rule) can be found at the address below. 
 
 DOCID:  Federal Register:  17 Septem ber 2004 (Volume 69, Number 180) Pages 55963-
55975 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2004/September/Day-17/p20981.htm
 
  This regulation is effective 17 September 2004.  Objections and requests for hearings 
should be sent to Rita Kumar, Registration Di vision (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001;  
Tel:  (703) 308-8291; Email:  kumar.rita@epa.gov
.  Note:  Identify docket name "OPP-2004-0155".  
Objections and requests for hearing must be  received on or before 16 November 2004. 
 
 In the Federal Register of 2 July 2003 (FR 39547), the Environmental Protection Agency 
issued a notice announcing the filing of a pestic ide petition (PP 2F6427).  One comment was received 
from a private citizen, in support of this notice. 
 
 Ms. Julie Morin, United States SPS Enquiry  Point Officer, USDA Foreign Agricultural 
Service, Food Safety & Technical Services Division, Stop 1027, Washington D.C. 20250.  Tel:  202-720-4051;  Fax:  202-690-0677;  Email:  fstsd@usda.gov
 
 
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ORGANISATION MONDIALE
DU COMMERCEG/SCM/N/50
29 mars 1999
(99-1240)
Comité des subventions et des
mesures compensatoires
RAPPORTS AU TITRE DE L'ARTICLE 25.11 DE L'ACCORD
(Mars 1999)
Note du Secrétariat
En mars 1999, le Secrétariat a reçu le rapport ci-après présenté au titre de l'article 25.11 de
l'Accord.  Ce rapport a été communiqué par la Communauté européenne et peut être consulté au
Secrétariat de l'OMC par les représentants des gouvernements.1
_______________
Membre présentant le rapport:  COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES
Produit Pays ou territoire douanier
Saumon de l'Atlantique d'élevage Norvège
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1 Les délégations intéressées sont priées de prendre contact avec Mme C. Geraty, bureau 1060,
tél.:  739 55 73.
. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONS/C/N/257
1 December 2003
(03-6355)
Council for Trade in Services Original:  English
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III:3 OF THE
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES
The following notification, dated 27 November 2003, from the delegation of the People's
Republic of China is being circulated to the Members of the Council for Trade in Services.
____________
1. Member notifying:
The People's Republic of China
2. Notification under:
Article III, paragraph 3 of the General Agreement on Trade in Services
3. Date of entry into force/duration:
10 January 2003
4. Agency responsible for implementati on and enforcement of the measure:
Ministry of Commerce
5. Complete description of the measure* indicating the modes of supply covered, the effect
on trade in services (e.g., restrictions/liberalization measures) and the impact of the
measure on commitments in the Member's schedule and Article II (MFN) exemption
list, if relevant:
Measures for the Administration of Foreign-invested International Freight Forwarding
Agencies
This measure is the amendment to the Regulations on the Administration of Foreign-invested
Freight Forwarding Agencies of the People’s Republic of China: liberalizing the proportional
limitation of foreign ownership in foreign-controlled freight forwarding companies, allowing
foreign investors to establish joint venture in ternational freight forwarding agencies with
majority foreign ownership; allowing the establishment of foreign-invested international
freight forwarding agencies by means of merger and acquisition of equity interests ofdomestic enterprises; further liberalizing the qualification requirements for Chinese partners
in foreign-invested international freight forwarding agencies and therefore diminishing the
limitations on investors.
                                                     
* Including international agreements, recognition measures or other types.S/C/N/257
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6. Members specifically affected, if any:
None
7. The texts are available from:
- Enquiry point /g254
- WTO Secretariat /g168
- Other sources (address, fax
and telephone of other body) /g168
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/N/CZE/39
23 April 2002
(02-2310)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6.
1. Member to Agreement notifying:   CZECH REPUBLIC
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):           
2. Agency responsible:   Ministry of Industry and Trade
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site
addresses, if available) of  agency or authority designated to handle comments
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:           
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [  X ], 2.10.1 [    ], 5.6.2 [    ], 5.7.1 [    ], other:           
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading.
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):   Non-Automatic
Weighing Instruments
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:   Amendment of
Government Order No 293/2000 Coll., which lays down Technical Requirements for
Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (21 pages, in Czech).
6. Description of content:   Amendment of Government Order completes the harmonization of
regulation with EC legislation. Amendment of Government Order also includes minor
formal modifications connected partly with harmonization and partly with information
acquired during the implementation of the regulation.
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:   
8. Relevant documents:   Council Directive 90/384/EEC as amended by Council Directive
93/68/EEC, Act No 22/1997 Coll., on Technical  Requirements for Products as last
amended, Act No 505/1990 Coll., on Metrology as last amended.
9. Proposed date of adoption:  June 2002
Proposed date of entry into force:  Date of Publication in the Collection of Laws          
10. Final date for comments:   31 May 2002
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [  X ] or address, telephone and fax
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:
http://www.unmz.cz/ ,  wto.tbt@unmz.cz
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/SVN/21 
2 avril 2004 
 (04-1499) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre de l'Accord adressant la notification:   SLOVÉNIE
 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux  concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):         
2. Organisme responsable:   Ministère des transports, Direction des routes, Langusova 4, 
SI-1000 Ljubljana 
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de téléfax et les adresses de 
courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme ou de l'autorité 
désigné pour s'occuper des observations concernant la notification doivent être 
indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de l'organisme susmentionné :     
3. Notification au titre de l'article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [    ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [    ], autres:         
4. Produits visés (le cas échéant, position du SH ou de la NCCD, sinon position du tarif 
douanier national.  Les numéros de l'ICS peuv ent aussi être indiqués, le cas échéant):  
Spécification technique en rapport avec le génie routier – TSC 06.512 (SH 9027, 
ICS 93.080.99) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   Designing – Climatic and 
Hydrologic Conditions (Conception – Conditions climatiques et hydrologiques) - 13 pages, 
en slovène 
6. Teneur:   Base de détermination des conditions cl imatiques et hydrologiques, qui influent 
sur le choix du type et des dimensions des struct ures de chaussée, lors de la construction des 
routes  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:  
Information et fourniture de conditions de participation égales à tous les soumissionnaires 
8. Documents pertinents:   Loi sur les voies publiques (OJRS, n° 29/97) et Règles 
d'élaboration de spécifications techniques c oncernant les voies publiques (OJRS, n° 69/98) 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:   
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:   }Non indiquées 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:   60 jours après distribution par le 
Secrétariat de l'OMC 
11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  point national d'information [ X] 
ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de téléfax, et adresses de courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:
. /.RESTRICTEDORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL
DEL COMERCIOG/C/W/207
17 de mayo de 2000
(00-2024)
Consejo del Comercio de Mercancías Original:  inglés
PREGUNTAS DEL CANADÁ RELATIVAS A LA SOLICITUD DE PRÓRROGA
PRESENTADA POR COLOMBIA DE CONFORMIDAD CON EL ACUERDO
DE LA OMC SOBRE LAS MEDIDAS EN MATERIA DE INVERSIONES
RELACIONADAS CON EL COMERCIO (MIC)
Se ha recibido de la Misión Permanente del Canadá la siguiente comunicación, de fecha
12 de mayo de 2000.
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1. Sírvanse proporcionar detalles sobre la medida objeto de la solicitud de prórroga y la forma
en que se aplica.
2. ¿Pueden importarse productos agropecuarios sin licencia de importación?
3. ¿Están obligados todos los importadores a adquirir productos agropecuarios nacionales antes
de obtener una licencia de importación?
4. Sírvanse describir los términos y condiciones de acceso, incluyendo las condiciones que
deben cumplirse para obtener una licencia de importación, si estas importaciones están sujetas a un
contingente arancelario y el nivel de los derechos aplicados.
5. ¿Reciben las importaciones sujetas a contingentes arancelarios de la OMC en Colombia un
trato diferente a las importaciones no sujetas a estos compromisos?
6. ¿A qué productos agropecuarios se aplican estas medidas?
7. ¿Qué productos nacionales deben adquirirse para cumplir los requisitos de esta medida?
¿Deben ser los mismos productos para los que se solicita la licencia de importación?  ¿Deben
representar las adquisiciones de productos nacionales un determinado equivalente en dólares o un
determinado porcentaje de las importaciones?
8. Sírvanse proporcionar estadísticas desglosadas por países de los productos a los que ha
afectado esta medida.
9. ¿Cuáles son los aranceles aplicados actualmente al trigo, la cebada y la malta, con permiso de
importación y sin él?
10. ¿Podrían proporcionar estadísticas sobre la producción nacional de los productos a los que se
aplican estas medidas para los años 1991, 1995 y 1998?G/C/W/207
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11. El Acuerdo sobre las MIC exigía que los países en desarrollo eliminaran todas las medidas
pertinentes antes del 1º de enero de 2000.  ¿Qué medidas ha adoptado Colombia para lograr este
objetivo?  ¿Qué otros pasos están previstos para eliminar esta medida?
12. ¿Se ha introducido en la naturaleza y funcionamiento de esta MIC algún cambio distinto de
los comunicados en la información proporcionada en  la notificación oficial (G/TRIMS/N/1/COL/2) de
septiembre de 1995?  ¿Ha cambiado la cantidad de productos comprendidos por estas medidas?  En
caso afirmativo, sírvanse especificar este cambio.
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RESTRICTED  ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  WT/REG138/M/3 
10 novembre 2004 
 
 (04-4782) 
Comité des accords commerciaux régionaux 
Trente-septième session  
 
 
 
EXAMEN DE L'ESPACE ÉCONOMIQUE EUROPÉEN, SERVICES 
 
Note sur la réunion du 7 octobre 2004  
 
Président:  M. R. Saborío Soto (Costa Rica) 
 
 
1. La réunion a été convoquée par l'aérogramme WTO/AIR/2393. 
2. Au titre du point B.IV de l'ordre du jour de sa tr ente-septième session, le Comité des accords 
commerciaux régionaux (ci-après dénommé le CACR ou le Comité) a procédé au troisième examen 
des aspects de l'Accord sur l'Espace économique européen (EEE) qui touchent au commerce des 
services. 
3. Le Président  a indiqué que les examens précédents avaient eu lieu en novembre 2002 et 
décembre 2003 et que les comptes rendus de ces réunions avaient été distribués sous la cote WT/REG138/M/1 et WT/REG138/M/2.  Depuis lors, le s Parties avaient fourni les réponses écrites 
aux questions des délégations qui avaient été distri buées sous la cote WT/REG138/4.  Le Président a 
proposé d'utiliser le modèle de présentation type  fourni par les Parties dans le document 
WT/REG138/2 pour guider le débat.   
4. Aucune question n'ayant été soulevée par les Membres, le Président
 a déclaré que le Comité 
avait achevé l'examen des aspects de  l'Accord sur l'EEE qui touchent au commerce des services et il a 
proposé que le Secrétariat commence à rédiger le rapport d'examen.    
5. Le Comité a pris note  des observations. 
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