PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
WT/DS611/6  
29 mars 2023 
(23-2161) Page: 1/1 
  
 
  
CHINE – MOYENS DE FAIRE RESPECTER LES DROITS  
DE PROPRIÉTÉ INTELLECTUELLE  
CONSTITUTION DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL ÉTABLI À LA DEMANDE  
DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE  
NOTE DU SECRÉTARIAT  
1.   À sa réunion du 27 janvier  2023, l'Organe de règlement des différends (l'"ORD") a établi un 
groupe spécial, comme l'Union européenne l'avait demandé dans le document WT/ DS611/5, 
conformément à l'article  6 du Mémorandum d'accord sur les règles et procédures régissant l e 
règlement des dif férends (le "Mémorandum d'accord").1 
2.   Le mandat du Groupe spécial est le suivant:  
Examiner, à la lumière des dispositions pertinentes des accords visés cités par les 
parties au différend, la question portée devant l'ORD par l'Union européenne dans 
le document WT/ DS611/5; faire des constatations propres à aider l'ORD à formuler 
des recom mandations ou à statuer sur la question, ainsi qu'il est prévu dans lesdits 
accords.  
3.   À la suite de l'accord des parties sur les trois personnes appelées à faire partie du Groupe 
spécial dans le présent différend, la composition de celui -ci a été arrêtée l e 28 mars 2023  comme 
suit: 
 Président:  M. Adrian MACEY  
 Membres:  M. Matthew KENNEDY  
Mme Beverley PEREIRA  
 
4.   L'Australie, l e Brésil, le Canada, la Colombie, la Corée, les États -Unis, la Fédération de Russie, 
l'Inde, l'Indonésie, le Japon, la Norvège , le Pérou,  le Royaume -Uni, Singapour, la Suisse , le 
Taipei  chinois, la Thaïlande,  l'Ukraine  et le Viet Nam ont réservé leur droit de participer en tant que 
tierces parties aux travaux du Groupe spécial . 
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1 Voir le document WT/DSB/M/475.
G/TBT/N/TZA/557  
8 April 2021  
(21-2958) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  TANZANIA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Tanzania Bureau of Standards  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
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):  Materials 
and articles in conta ct with foodstuffs (ICS 67.250)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  AFDC 2(231) 
CD2 Specification for plastic materials for food contact applications part 3: colourants 
(34 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This standard list permitted colourants for use in plastics that 
may be regarded as safe for use in contact with foodstuffs  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Pro tection of human health or safety; 
Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
• TZS 4: Rounding off numerical values.  
• AFDC 2(229) CD2: Determination of overall migration of constituents of plastics 
materials and articles intended to come in contact with foodstuffs - Method of 
analysis  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  July 
Proposed date of entry into force:  6 months from adoption  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/TZA/557  
 
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  11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Contact person(s):  
Ms. Bahati Samillani (NEP officer) and Mr. Clavery Chausi  
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)  
Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Road, Ubungo  
P O Box 9524 
Dar Es Salaam  
+(255) 22 2450206  
nep@tbs.go.tz ; bahati.samillani@tbs.go.tz  
http://www.tbs.go.tz  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/TZA/21_2555_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/CRI/189/Add.3  
27 de septiembre de 2023  
(23-6425) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 26 de septiembre de 2023 se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Costa Rica . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Título : RTCA  23.01.78:00 Productos eléctricos. Acondicionadores de aire tipo dividido inverter, con 
flujo de refrigerante variable descarga libre y sin ductos de aire. Especificaciones de eficiencia 
energética.  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:   
[ ] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1:  
[ ] Retiro o derogación de la medida notificada - fecha:   
Signatura pertinente, en el caso de que se vuelva a notificar la medida:   
[ ] Modificación del contenido o del ámbito de aplicación de la medida notificada  e 
indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto1:  
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):   
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1:  
[X] Otro motivo:   
Equivalencia normativa  
http://reglatec.go.cr/reglatec/principal.jsp  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/CRI/23_12607_00_s.pdf  
 
Descripción : Se resuelve aprobar el otorgamiento de equivalencia normativa entre la Norma AHRI 
210/240 -2017 denominada "Perfomance Rating of Unitary Air -conditioning & Air -source Heat Pump 
Equipment", certificados: AHRI Certified Reference Number: AHRI 210565970, AHRI Certified 
Reference Number: AHRI210565972, AHRI Certified Reference Number: AHRI 210565971, AHRI 
Certified Reference Number: AHRI 8993996, AHRI Certified Reference Number: AHRI 8993997, AHRI 
Certified Reference Number: AHRI 8994000, AHRI Certified Referenc e Number: AHRI 210727620, 
 
1 Entre otras cosas, puede aportarse la dirección de un sitio web, un anexo en pdf u otra información 
que indique dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva /modificación de la medida y/o los 
documentos interpretativos . G/TBT/N/CRI/189/Add.3  
 
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  AHRI Certified Reference Number: AHRI 210727620, AHRI Certified Reference Number: AHRI 
210727621, AHRI Certified Reference Number: AHRI 210727622 y la Resolución Nº 451 -2021 
(COMIECO -XCVIII) de fecha 17/12/2021 y su Anexo: "Reglam ento Técnico Centroamericano RTCA 
23.01.78:00 Productos Eléctricos. Acondicionadores de aire tipo dividido inverter, con flujo de 
refrigerante variable descarga libre y sin ductos de aire. Especificaciones de eficiencia energética  
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G/SG/N/9/IND/17  
 
22 avril 2020  
(20-3188) Page: 1/2 
Comité des sauvegardes  Original: anglais  
 
RENSEIGNEMENTS À NOT IFIER AU COMITÉ LORS QU'UNE ENQUÊTE  
EN MATIÈRE DE SAUVEG ARDES EST CLOSE SANS  
QU'UNE MESURE SOIT I MPOSÉE  
INDE 
Phénol  
La communication ci -après, datée du 21 avril 2020, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
l'Inde.  
 
_______________  
 
 
L'Inde notifie la clôture de l'enquête en matière de sauvegardes concernant les importations de 
phénol.  
1  INDIQUER LE PRODUIT FAISANT L'OBJET DE L 'ENQUÊTE  
Le produit visé par l'enquête est le phénol  
2  INDIQUER LE DOCUMENT  DE L'OMC CO NTENANT LA NOTIFICAT ION DE L'OUVERTURE 
DE L'ENQUÊTE  
L'ouverture de l'enquête a été notifiée au Comité des sauvegardes dans le document de l'OMC 
G/SG/N/6/IND/45 distribué le 12 septembre 2019.  
3  INDIQUER LA DATE À L AQUELLE IL A ÉTÉ MIS  FIN À L'ENQUÊTE  
Il a été mis fin à l'enquête le 13 avril 2020.  
4  INDIQUER LA (LES) RA ISON(S) DE LA CLÔTUR E DE L'ENQUÊTE (PAR EXEMPLE RETRAIT 
DE LA DEMANDE; DÉTER MINATION NÉGATIVE DE  L'EXISTENCE D'UN DO MMAGE; 
DÉTERMINATION NÉGATI VE DE L'EXISTENCE D' UN LIEN DE CAUSALITÉ , ETC.)  
L'enquête a été close suite au retrait de la demande déposée par la branche de production nationale 
pour l'imposition d'un droit de sauvegarde.  
5  DONNER LA RÉFÉRENCE DE L'AVIS AU PUBLIC CONCERNANT LA CLÔTUR E DE L'ENQUÊTE 
(TITRE DU JOURNAL OF FICIEL DU MEMBRE AUT EUR DE LA NOTIFICATI ON, DATE ET 
NUMÉRO DE LA PAGE À LAQUELLE L'AVIS EST REPRODUIT DANS LE JO URNAL)  
L'avis de clôture d'une enquête en matière de sauvegardes visant les importations de phénol a été 
publié sur le site Web officiel de l'autorité chargée de l' enquête *, c'est -à-dire la Direction générale 
des mesures correctives commerciales, le 13 avril 2020 et peut être consulté à l'adresse suivante:  
http://www.dgtr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Phenol%20Safeguard%20Termination%20Notification.p
df 
 
* Pour consulter ce document, prière de contacter Mme Richards (anne.richards@wto.org ) ou 
Mme Naville (delphine.naville@wto.org ) à la Division d es règles.  G/SG/N/9/IND/17  
 
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  6  DONNER TOUT AUTRE RE NSEIGNEMENT QUE LE M EMBRE AUTEUR DE LA N OTIFICATION 
JUGE PERTINENT  
Néant.  
 
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1 經濟部標準檢驗局  
應施檢驗電動機車用充電系統設備及電池交換系統設備  
商品之相關檢驗規定草案  
品名 檢驗標準  檢驗方式  參考貨品  
分類號列  
電動機車用充電系
統設備(限檢驗定
置型且具傳導式供
電) 1. CNS 1166112255  ((110099
年年)) 
2. CNS 16127 ((110099
年年)) 
3. CNS 16128 ((110099
年年)) 
4. CNS 15663 第5
節「含有標示」 (102
年) 驗證登錄模式二（型式試
驗）加模式七（工廠檢
查） 8504.40.99.90.0I  
電動機車用電池交
換系統設備 (限檢
驗定置型且具傳導
式供電) 1. CNS 16125 ((110099
年年)) 
2. CNS 16126 ((110099
年年)) 
3. CNS 15663 第5
節「含有標示」 (102
年) 驗證登錄模式二（型式試
驗）加模式七（工廠檢
查） 8504.40.99.90.0J   2 其他檢驗規定：  
一、表列商品自 110年1月1日起實施進口及國內產製商品檢驗，檢驗方式為驗證登錄【模式二
（型式試驗）加模式七（工廠檢查） 】 。自公告日起，本局即可受理表列商品申請驗證登錄
作業，經本局審查符合者將核發證書，證書有效期間自發證日起 3年 (如發證日為 109年12
月31日前，則自 110年1月1日起計)，表列商品不設輸入規定， 報驗義務人免憑本局簽發之
任何證明文件向海關辦理進口手續，惟應於進入市場前完成檢驗程序，始可進入國內市場
陳列銷售。  
二、自公告日起至 109年12月31日前，報驗義務人就表列商品持有經濟部工業局補助佐證文件之
核可測試報告，如該測試報 告之原測試試驗室， 於公告日後成為本局 表列商品範圍之 認可
指定試驗室， 得由其原測試試驗室，就原測試報告與表列檢驗標準之差異項目進行補測
後，轉發為型式試驗報告，自 110年1月1日起，表列商品仍須依表列檢驗標準完成檢驗取得
型式試驗報告。  
三、型式試驗受理地點：本局認可之指定試驗室。  
四、驗證登錄受理地點 ：本局或所屬分局。  
五、商品驗證登錄審查期間為 14個工作天，等待補送資料或樣品之時間不計；另抽測樣品者，
於樣品送達後加計 7個工作天。  
六、型式試驗應檢附之技術文件及附件依據「電機電子類商品型式認可作業要點」規定辦理。  
七、表列商品型式試驗費用：依試驗室收費規定收取。  
八、表列商品辦理驗證登錄相關費用，依「商品檢驗規費收費辦法」相關規定計收。  
九、表列商品應依檢驗標準 CNS 15663 第5節「含有標示」 (102年版)之規定將限用物質含有情
況(依表1、表2格式)標示於表列商品之本體、包裝、標貼或說明書。但以網頁方式提供 (揭
露)限用物質含有情況者，應將網址明確記載於本體、包裝、標貼或說明書。其標示之位置
不適用CNS 15663 第5.3節之規定。  
十、表列商品依檢驗標準申請並經本局審核同意核發證書者，其商品檢驗標識應標示如下：    
（一）依「商品檢驗標識使用辦法」規定，表列商品之商品檢驗標識應由報驗義務人自行印
製，其識別號碼由「字軌」 、 「申請人代碼 (5碼)」及「限用物質含有情況」 （例如 RoHS
或RoHS(XX,XX) ）組成。  
（二）識別號碼應緊鄰基本圖示之下方或右方，限用物質含有情況列第二行。  
（三）檢驗標識不予指定固定尺寸，但應以適當比例大小標示於商品本體明顯處，且應使用不
易變質之材質製作，內容清晰可辨且不易磨滅，並以永久固定方式標示。 109年12月31
日前取得驗證登錄證書者，自取得證書日起即得依前述規定自行印製商品檢驗標識於 商
品本體明顯處。  
 
（四）採用驗證登錄者，其商品檢驗標識如                  或 
 
（五）RoHS：代表除 CNS 15663 所規範之排除項目外，商品含有限用物質含量未超出百分比含
量基準值。  
RoHS(XX,XX) ：代表除 CNS 15663 所規範之排除項目外，商品含有限用物質 (XX)含量超出
百分比含量基準值。  
限用物質係指 CNS 15663 附錄A規定之Pb(鉛),Cd(鎘),Hg(汞),Cr+6(六價鉻), PBB(多溴
 3 聯苯)及PBDE(多溴二苯醚 )。 
例：RoHS(Pb) 代表該商品於部分單元鉛元素含量超出 CNS 15663 附錄Ａ規定之百分比含
量基準值。  
例：RoHS(Cd,Cr+6,PBB)代表該商品於部分單元鎘、六價鉻及多溴聯苯含量超出 CNS 
15663附錄Ａ規定之百分比含量基準值。  
十一、表列商品之檢驗標準以本公告指定之版次為準，若有增（修）訂版次時，則由本局另行
訂定實施日期。  
十二、表列參考貨品分類號列僅供參考，表列之商品如經財政部關務署或經濟部國際貿易局認
定非歸屬表列參考貨品分類號列，仍應於進入市場前完成檢驗程序。  
十三、表列商品具複合功能或為多 功能產品者，須符合相關檢驗標準之規定；其附有列屬應施
檢驗範圍之配件者，該配件應符合相關檢驗規定。  
  4 表1 限用物質含有情況超出百分比含量基準值之標示例  
設備名稱：電動機車用充電系統設備，型號： XXX (註) 
單元 限用物質及其化學符號  
鉛 
(Pb)  汞 
(Hg)  鎘 
(Cd)  六價鉻
(Cr+6) 多溴聯苯
(PBB) 多溴二苯醚
(PBDE) 
電路板 超出  
0.1 wt %  ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
外殼 ○ ○ 超出  
0.01 wt %  ○ ○ 超出  
0.1 wt %  
控制面板  － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
配件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
備考1.〝超出0.1 wt % 〞及〝超出 0.01 wt % 〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分
比含量基準值。  
備考2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。  
備考3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。  
(註)如樣張標示之位置已能清楚表達與商品對應之關係，可免除於樣張上方標示設備名
稱及型號一欄；另樣張同時適用多種型號，則可將多種型號其編號標示於同一欄位。  
 
表2 除排除項目以外之限用物質其含量未超出百分比含量基準值之標示例  
設備名稱：電動機車用電池交換系統設備，型號： YYY (註) 
單元 限用物質及其化學符號  
鉛 
(Pb)  汞 
(Hg)  鎘 
(Cd)  六價鉻
(Cr+6) 多溴聯苯
(PBB) 多溴二苯醚
(PBDE) 
電路板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
控制面板  － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
配件 － ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
備考1.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。  
備考2.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。  
(註)如樣張標示之位置已能清楚表達與商品對應之關係，可免除於樣張上方標示設備名
稱及型號一欄；另樣張同時適用多種型號，則可將多種型號其編號標示於同一欄位。
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Reference: WLI/100  23 March 2021  
MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING  
THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
DONE AT MARRAKESH ON 15 APRIL 1994  
 
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994  
CERTIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS AND RECTIFICATIONS TO  
SCHEDULE CLXI – CABO VERDE  
 
TRANSMISSION OF CERTIFIED TRUE COPY  
WHEREAS the CONTRACTING PARTIES to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1947 
adopted, on 26 March 1980, a Dec ision on Procedur es for Modification and Rectification of Schedules 
of Tariff  Concessions (BISD 27S/25);  
 
 WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of the above -mentioned Decision, a draft 
containing modifications and rectifications to Schedule  CLXI  – Cabo Verde  was communicated 
to all Members of the World Trade Organization in do cument G/MA/TAR/RS/ 645 on 
17 December  2020, and no objections to the proposed modifications and rectifications were 
received within three months  from the date of issue of the aforementioned  document ; 
 
 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the modifications and rectifications to Schedule  CLXI – 
Cabo Verde  are establish ed in conformity with the above -mentioned Decision.  
 
 The annexed Schedule is effective as of 17 March 2021 . 
 
 I hereby furnish a certified true copy of the above -mentioned modifications and rectifications 
to each Member of the World Trade Organization. This certification shall be registered in accordance 
with the provisions of Article 102 of the Charter of the Unit ed Nations.  
 
 Done at Geneva this nineteenth  day of March , two thousand and twenty -one. 
 
 
 
 
 
Ngozi Okonjo -Iweala  
            Director -General  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
21-2373 WT/Let/ 1539 
  pp. 3 – 87 offset (pdf file attached)
WT/DS471/17/Add.33  
 
 17 September 2021 
(21-6922) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
UNITED  STATES – CERTAIN METHODOLOGIES AND THEIR APPLICATION  
TO ANTI -DUMPING PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING CHINA  
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF  
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS  
BY THE UNITED STATES  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 16 September  2021, from the delegation of the United States 
to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article  21.6 of the DSU.  
 
_______________  
 
 
The United States submits this report in  accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules 
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes  ("DSU"). 
 
On May 22, 2017, the Dispute Settlement Body ( "DSB") adopted its recommendations in 
United  States – Certain Methodologies and their Ap plication to Anti -Dumping Proceedings Involving 
China  (WT/DS471).  At the following DSB meeting, on June 19, 2017, the United States informed the 
DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations of the DSB in connection with this matter.  
China requeste d that the reasonable period of time for the United States to implement the 
recommendations of the DSB be determined through arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the 
DSU. The Arbitrator determined the reasonable period of time  to be 15 months, expiring on 
August  22, 2018.   
 
The United States continues to consult with interested parties on options to address the 
recommendations of the DSB.  
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/1289/Add.1  
8 de agosto  de 2022 
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 8 de agosto de 2022 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Uganda . 
 
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Título : Proyecto de Norma de Uganda DUS 2299 :2021, Standard Specification for Infrared 
Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature  (Especificaciones relativas a 
termómetros de infrarrojos para la determinación intermitente de la temperatura del paciente), 1ª 
edición.  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[X] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha : 14 de diciembre de 2021  
[ ] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[X] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
[ ] Retiro o derogación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
Signatura pertinente, en el caso de que se vuelva a notificar la medida:  
[ ] Modificación del contenido o del ámbito de aplicación de la medida notificada e indicación 
de dónde se puede obtener el texto1: 
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):  
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
Descripción : Mediante el presente addendum , Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que 
el proyecto de Norma de Uganda DUS 2299 :2021, (Especificaciones relativas a termómetros de 
infrarrojos para la determinación intermitente de la temperatura del paciente), 1ª edición, notificado 
en el documen to G/TBT/N/UGA/1289, se adoptó el 14 de diciembre de 2021. L a Norma de Uganda 
US 2299:2021 (Especificaciones relativas a termómetros de infrarrojos para la determinación 
intermitente de la temperatura del paciente), 1ª edición, puede adquirirse en línea en  el siguiente 
enlace: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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1 Entre otras cosas, puede aportarse la dirección de un sitio web, un anexo en pdf u otra información 
que indique dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva/modificada y/o documentos 
interpretativos.
G/TBT/N/NZL/121/Add.1  
 
22 February 2024  
(24-1624) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  22 February 2024, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of New Zealand . 
 
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Title:  Proposal to amend the Cosmetics Products Group Standard 2020, 29 pages, English.  
https://www.epa.govt.nz/public -consultations/open -consultations/updates -to-the-cosmetic -
products -group -standard  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 14 February 2024  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 30 January 2024  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 1 January 2026; (except for Schedule 4, Table 
2, Ref. No 2, which enters into force 1 January 2027).  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2024 -sl388  
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[ ] Other:  
 
Description:  The Proposal to amend the Cosmetics Products Group Standard 2020 (the Group 
Standard) considered amending the existing Group Standard to align with international 
developments, with the objective of ensuring the protection of human health or safety and prot ection 
of the environment. New Zealand notified the assessment report for the proposal in accordance with 
article 2.9.2 of the WTO.  
The adopted version includes the following amendments to the notified draft requirements:  
• Updated definition of PFAS to inc lude exemptions as defined in Reference Number 2 in Table 
2 of Schedule 4 of the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 amended January 2024.  
 
1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.  G/TBT/N/NZL/121/Add.1  
 
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  • Longer transition periods for all amendments, including addition of specific dates for 
import/manufacture, supply, and disposal of cosmetic products.  
• Removal of zinc pyrithione from Schedule 4 for banned substances and retained in Table 2 
of Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 for New Zealand restrictions and preservatives, respectively. 
Removal of the duplication of 3 and 4 -hydroxyisohexyl 3 -cyclohexene carboxaldehyde 
(HICC) from Schedule 5 and retained as a banned substance is Schedule 4.  
Submissions received through the domestic consultation process and comments received on the 
notification to the WTO TBT Committee were consid ered as part of the process. Technical 
explanations and responses to submissions are provided in the EPA Update Report: APP204297 
Update Report for Proposal to amend the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020  
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G/TBT/N/RWA/767  
23 January 2023  
(23-0506) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  RWANDA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw   
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
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 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Cereals, 
pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)  
5. Title, number of page s and language(s) of the notified document:  DRS 553: 2023, 
Fish seeds and fingerling — Requirements for certification; (15 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This Working Draft Standard specifies the certification 
requirements for the product ion of fish seed production, rearing, stocking, transport of 
fish seed and its monitoring. It includes requirements for eligible  
varieties/species, farm standards, farm inspections, laboratory standards, certificates, 
packaging and labelling, storage and transportation.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Quality requirements; Reducing trade barriers and  facilitating trade  
8. Relevant documents:   
- 
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/RWA/767  
 
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  11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
Toll Free: 3250  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Websi te: www.rsb.gov.rw   
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/RWA/23_0533_00_e.pdf
WT/DS471/17/Add.25  
 
 15 January 2021 
(21-0497) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
 
UNITED  STATES – CERTAIN METHODOLOGIES AND THEIR APPLICATION  
TO ANTI -DUMPING PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING CHINA  
STATUS REPORT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF  
THE DSB RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULINGS  
BY THE UNITED STATES  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 14 January  2021, from the delegation of the United States to 
the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article  21.6 of the DSU.  
 
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The United States submits this report in a ccordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules 
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes  ("DSU"). 
 
On May 22, 2017, the Dispute Settlement Body ( "DSB") adopted its recommendations 
in United  States – Certain Methodologies and their Appl ication to Anti -Dumping Proceedings 
Involving China  (WT/DS471).  At the following DSB meeting, on June 19, 2017, the United States 
informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations of the DSB in connection with 
this matter.  China requeste d that the reasonable period of time for the United States to implement 
the recommendations of the DSB be determined through arbitration pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of 
the DSU.  The Arbitrator determined the reasonable period of time to be 15 months, expir ing on 
August  22, 2018.   
 
The United States continues to consult with interested parties on options to address the 
recommendations of the DSB.  
 
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G/AG/N/MYS/58  
 
10 octobre  2023 
(23-6789) Page: 1/1 
Comité de l'agriculture  Original: anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La communication ci -après, datée du 10 octobre  2023, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
de la Malaisie . La notification concerne les engagements en matière de subventions à l'exportation 
(tableau ES:1)  pour l'année civile 202 1. 
 
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Conformément aux prescriptions en matière de notification adoptées par le Comité, la Malaisie 
n'avait pas de programmes de subventions à l'exportation faisant l'objet d'engagements de réduction 
en 20 21. 
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/1182/Add.2  
 
20 September 2022  
(22-6990) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  19 September 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda . 
 
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Title:  DUS DEAS 72:2019, Processed cereal -based foods for older infants and young children — 
Specification, Second Edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[ ] Notified measure published - date:  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 14 May 2022  
[ ] Text of final measure available from1:  
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[ ] Other:  
 
Description:  The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; 
DUS DEAS 72:2019, Processed cereal -based foods for older infants and young children — 
Specification, Third Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1182 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1182/Add.1 en tered 
into force on 14 May 2022. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 72:2021, Processed cereal -based foods 
for older infants and young children — Specification, Second Edition, can be purchased online 
through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.
G/TBT/N/BDI/277/Add.2  
G/TBT/N/KEN/1311/Add.2  
G/TBT/N/RWA/711/Add.2  
G/TBT/N/TZA/830/Add.2  
G/TBT/N/UGA/1685/Add.2  
 
10 janvier  2024 
(24-0218) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 9 janvier 2 024, est distribuée à la demande des délégations 
du Burundi , du Kenya , de l' Ouganda , du Rwanda  et de la Tanzanie . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Titre : DEAS 1104 :2022 . Heavy fuel oils - Specification  (Mazout lourd - Spécifications)  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[X] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date: 13 décembre 2 023 
[ ] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
[ ] Retrait ou abrogation de la mesure notifiée - date:  
Cote pertinente si la mesure fait l'objet d'une nouvelle notification:  
[ ] Modification de la teneur ou du champ d'application de la mesure notifiée et accès au 
texte1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[ ] Autres:  
 
Description : L'objet du présent addendum est d'informer les Membres de l'OMC que le projet de 
Norme est -africaine D EAS 1104 :2022 (Mazout lourd - Spécifications), notifié sous les cotes 
G/TBT/N/BDI/277 - G/TBT/N/KEN/1311 - G/TBT/N/RWA/711 - G/TBT/N/TZA/830 - 
G/TBT/N/UGA/1685 - G/TBT/N/BDI/277/Add.1 - G/TBT/N/KEN/1311/Add.1 - 
G/TBT/N/RWA/711/Add.1 - G/TBT/N/TZA/830/Add.1 et G/TBT/N/UGA/1685/Add.1, a  été adopté par 
l'Ouganda le 1 3 décembre 2 023 en tant que Norme ougandaise US EAS 1104 :2023 (Mazout lourd - 
Spécifications, première édition) . La norme ougandaise US EAS 1104 :2023 (Mazout lourd - 
 
1 Il est possible d'indiquer une adresse de site Web, de joindre un fichier en format pdf ou de fournir 
tout autre renseignement permettant d'accéder au texte de la mesure finale/modifiée et/ou des directives 
d'interprétation.  G/TBT/N/BDI/277/Add.2 • G/TBT/N/KEN/1311/Add.2 • G/TBT/N/RWA/711/Add.2 • 
G/TBT/N/TZA/830/Add.2 • G/TBT/N/UGA/1685/Add.2  
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  Spécifications, première édition) peut être achetée en ligne via le lien suivant: 
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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G/TBT/N/ARE/607/Corr.1  
 
25 April 2024  
(24-3413) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum  
The following communication, dated 25 April 2024, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United Arab Emirates . 
 
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UAE GCC Technical Regulation for Cloves, Whole and Ground (Powdered)  
This notification was circulated in error and is therefore null and void.  
 
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IP/N/1/GBR/207  
IP/N/1/GBR/C/87  
 
7 April 2021  
(21-2863)  Page: 1/2 
Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS  
UNDER ARTICLE 63.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
UNITED KINGDOM : THE COPYRIGHT (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2016  
Notifying Member  UNITED KINGDOM  
 
Details of the notified legal text  
 
Title The Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2016  
Subject matter  Copyright and related rights  
Nature of 
notification  [X] Main dedicated intellectual property law or regulation  
[  ] Other law or regulation  
Link to legal text* https://ip -documents.info/2021/IP/GBR/21_1570_00_e.pdf  
Notification status  [  ] First notification  
[X] Amendment or revision to notified legal text  
[  ] Replacement or consolidation of notified legal text(s)  
Previous 
notification(s) 
referred to  IP/N/1/GBR /C/1 
Brief description of the notified legal text  
 
Paragraph 6(1) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 prevents copyright from subsisting 
in an artistic work made before 1st June 1957 which at the time when the work was made constituted 
a design capable of registration under the Registered Designs Act 1949 or under the enactments 
repealed by that Act, and was used, or intended to be used, as a model or pattern to be multiplied 
by an industrial process.  
 
These Regulations amend  paragraph 6 to Schedule 1 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 
in order to clarify how article 10 of Directive 2006/116/EC of the European Parliament and of the 
Council of 12 December 2006 (O.J. No. L 372, 27.12.2006 p. 12) ( "the Term Directive ") is 
implemented. A new sub -paragraph is inserted which provides that paragraph 6(1) does not apply 
to an artistic work which was on 1st July 1995 protected under the law of another EEA state relating 
to copyright or related rights.  
 
Language(s) of 
notifi ed legal text English  
Entry into force  6 April 2017  
Other date    IP/N/1/GBR/207 • IP/N/1/GBR/C/87  
 
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Notification details  
 
Submission date 
of notification  12 February 2021  
Other information  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1210/note/made  
Agency or 
authority 
responsible  UK Intellectual Property Office  
 
Concept House  
Cardiff Road  
Newport  
South Wales  
NP10 8QQ  
United  Kingdom  
 
information@ipo.gov.uk  
 
0300 300 2000  
 
Outside the UK:  
+44 (0)1633 814000  
 
 
 
* Links are provided to texts of laws and regulations notified under the TRIPS Agreement in the form 
supplied by the Member concerned; the WTO Secretariat does not endorse or revise their content.
G/AG/N/ZAF/98  
 
10 May 2021 
(21-3939) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated  7 May  2021, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of 
South Africa . The notification concerns the use of special safeguard provisions (Table  MA:5) 
during the Calendar Year 2017 . 
 
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Pursuant to  the notification requirements, South Africa notifies that the special safeguard provisions 
were not invoked in the calendar year 2017.  
 
 
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G/AG/N/ISR/73  
 
2 October  2019 
(19-6365) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated  19 July  2019, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Israel . The notification concerns total exports ( Table ES:2 ) in the context of export subsidy 
commitments for the calendar  year 2018 . 
 
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  G/AG/N/ISR/73  
 
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EXPORT SUBSIDIES: ISRAEL  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR  2018 
Export Subsidies : Notification of Total Exports  
Description of products  Reporting Year  Quantity of total exports  
(for products from Part IV 
Section II of the Schedule)  Quantity of total exports  
(for products from the 
list of Significant 
Exporters)  Note  
 Product disaggregation (Optional)  Type  From  To    
1 2 3  
I. Products from the Schedule         
ISRX001  - Flowers fresh   CY 01-01-18 31-12-18 114 million pieces    
ISRX002  - Fruits other than citrus fruits   CY 01-01-18 31-12-18 113.79 thousand Tonne s    
ISRX003  - Vegetables, fresh   CY 01-01-18 31-12-18 450.85 thousand Tonne s    
ISRX004  - Citrus fruits   CY 01-01-18 31-12-18 163 thousand Tonne s    
ISRX005  - Goose liver   CY 01-01-18 31-12-18 0   
 
II. Products from the list of significant 
exporters G/AG/2/Add.1         
 
III. Additional products with a share 
exceeding 5% of total world exports 
(Optional)         
For comparison purposes, the system uses the units used in the Schedule (i.e., thousand instead of tonnes).  
 
 
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G/SPS/N/JPN/848/Add.1  
10 de febrero  de 2022 
(22-1163) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 10 de febrero de 2022 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación del Japón . 
 
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Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision 
of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)  (Especificaciones y normas para productos 
alimenticios, aditivos alimentarios y otros productos previstas en la Ley de Higiene Alimentaria . 
Revisión de las normas relativas a los residuos de productos agroquímicos . Norma definitiva).  
La propuesta de límites máximos de residuos de isometamidio, notificada en el documento 
G/SPS/N/JPN/848 (de fecha 26 de mayo de 2021 ), se adoptó y se publicó el 19 de octubre de 2021 . 
Los límites máximos de residuos establecidos pueden consultarse en el siguiente enlace:  
https://members.wto .org/crnattachments/2022/SPS/JPN/22_1534_00_e.pdf  
Este addendum se refiere a:  
[ ] la modificación de la fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones  
[X] la notificación de la adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor del reglamento  
[ ] la modificación del contenido y/o ámbito de aplicación de un proyecto de reglamento 
previamente notificado  
[ ] el retiro del reglamento propuesto  
[ ] la modificación de la fecha propuesta de adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor  
[ ] otro aspecto:  
Plazo para la presentación de observaciones : (Si el addendum amplía el ámbito de 
aplicación de la medida anteriormente notificada en cuanto a los productos abarcados y/o 
los Miembros a los que puede afectar, deberá preverse un nuevo plazo para re cibir 
observaciones, normalmente de 60 días naturales como mínimo . En otros casos, como el 
aplazamiento de la fecha límite anunciada inicialmente para la presentación de 
observaciones, el plazo previsto en el addendum podrá variar.)  
[ ] Sesenta días a par tir de la fecha de distribución del addendum a la notificación y/o 
(día/mes/año) : No procede.  
Organismo o autoridad encargado de tramitar las observaciones : [ ] Organismo nacional 
encargado de la notificación, [X] Servicio nacional de información . Direcci ón, número de 
fax y dirección de correo electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución:  
 G/SPS/N/JPN/848/Add.1  
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  Texto(s) disponible(s) en : [ ] Organismo nacional encargado de la notificación, [X] Servicio 
nacional de información . Dirección, número de fax y dirección de correo el ectrónico (en su 
caso) de otra institución:  
Japan Enquiry Point (Servicio de información del Japón), International Trade Division  (División de 
Comercio Internacional)  
Economic Affairs Bureau  (Oficina de Asuntos Económicos)  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores)  
Fax: +(81 3) 5501 8343  
Correo electrónico: enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
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G/TBT/N/BRA/1430  
15 de agosto  de 2022 
(22-6160) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.  
 
1. Miembro que notifica : BRASIL  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable : Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency  (ANVISA) (Agencia 
Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria)  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, 
en caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology  (INMETRO) (Instituto Nacional de 
Metrología, Calidad y Tecnolo gía) 
Teléfono : +(55) 21 2145.3817  
Fax: +(55) 21 2563.5637  
Correo electrónico: barreirastecnicas@inmetro.gov.br  
Sitio web : www.inmetro.gov.br/barreirastecnicas  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 
3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], o en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda ; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse ade más, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : TECNOLOGÍA DE LOS ALIMENTOS (ICS : 67). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Resolution - RDC 
number 719, 01 July 2022  (Resolución RDC Nº  719, de 1 de julio de 2022 ). Docum ento 
en portugués (6 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : La Resolución notificada contiene disposiciones sobre 
prescripciones sanitarias aplicables a las mezclas de preparaciones alimenticias y los 
alimentos listos para consumir.  
La Resolución notificada es el resultado de la consolidación de reglamentaciones 
anteriores, de conformidad con las buenas prácticas de reglamentación, sin cambio de 
contenido.  
La reglamentación notificada también se notificará al Comité MSF.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los 
problemas urgentes : protección de la salud o seguridad humanas.  
8. Documentos pertinentes : - 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : 1 de septiembre de 2022  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vig or: 1 de septiembre de 2022  G/TBT/N/BRA/1430  
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  10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : No procede.  
11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [ ], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:  
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency  (ANVISA) (Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria)  
SIA, Trecho 5, Área Especial 57  
Brasilia, DF (Brasil)  
CEP: 71.205 -050 
Teléfono : +(55) 61 3462.5402  
Sitio web : www.anvisa.gov.br  
El texto definitivo está disponible solamente en portugués y puede descargarse de:  
http://antigo.anvisa. gov.br/documents/10181/2718376/RDC_719_2022_.pdf/e5e3f78b
-83d8-4d59-8213-81685c74d0be
WT/DS160/24/Add.222  
8 de marzo  de 2024 
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 Original:  inglés  
 
  
ESTADOS UNIDOS - ARTÍCULO  110(5) DE LA LEY DE DERECHO   
DE AUTOR DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS  
INFORME DE SITUACIÓN PRESENTADO POR LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 7 de marzo de 2024, dirigida por la delegación de los 
Estados  Unidos al Presidente del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias, se distribuye de conformidad 
con el artículo 21.6 del ESD.  
 
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Informe de situación  relativo a la aplicación de las recomendaciones y resoluciones   
del OSD con respecto a la diferencia Estados Unidos - Artículo 110(5)   
de la Ley de Derecho de Autor de los Estados Unidos   
(WT/DS160 ) 
Los Estados Unidos presentan este informe de conformidad con el artículo 21.6 del Entendimiento 
relativo a las normas y procedimientos por los que se rige la solución de diferencias  ("ESD").  
El 27 de julio de 2000, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias ("OS D") adoptó sus recomendaciones 
y resoluciones con respecto al asunto Estados Unidos - Artículo 110(5) de la Ley de Derecho de  
Autor de los Estados Unidos  (WT/DS160) . En la siguiente reunión del OSD, los Estados Unidos 
informaron a ese Órgano de su propósit o de aplicar las recomendaciones y resoluciones del OSD 
relativas a este asunto . Como consecuencia de las conversaciones mantenidas para encontrar una 
solución mutuamente aceptable de la diferencia, los Estados Unidos y las Comunidades Europeas 
acordaron, de conformidad con el artículo 25 del ESD, iniciar un procedimiento de arbitraje con 
objeto de determinar el nivel de anulación o menoscabo de ventajas causado por el 
artículo  110(5)(B) de la Ley de Derecho de Autor de los Estados Unidos . Después del arbit raje, las 
partes llegaron a una solución temporal de la diferencia, que se notificó al OSD el 23 de junio 
de 2003. E se acuerdo temporal abarcaba el período comprendido hasta el 20 de diciembre de 2004. 
La Administración estadounidense trabajará en estrecha colaboración con el Congreso de los 
Estados  Unidos y continuará celebrando consultas con la Unión Europea con miras a alcanzar una 
solución mutuamente satisfactoria de este asunto.  
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G/TBT/N/JPN/713  
15 October 2021  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  JAPAN   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
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):  
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS (HS 30)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Partial 
amendment to the Public Notice on National Release Testing (1 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  Amendment of the provisions for fee and quantity in the 
"Recombinant Adsorbed Hepatitis B Vaccine (Prepared from Yeast)".  
Deletion of the provision for MPL content test in "Recombinant Adsorbed Bivalent Human 
Papillomavirus -like particle   Vaccine (derived  from Trichoplusia ni cells)".  
Deletion of a part of the provision for  potency test in "Human prothrombin complex" and 
"Freeze -dried activated human blood coagulation factor VII concentrate containing factor 
X." 
Deletion of the provision for rabbit pyrogen test in "Freeze -dried ion -exchange -resin 
treated human normal immunoglobulin" and "Human anti -thrombin III."  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  To stipulate the pharmaceuticals to which special at tention must be paid for 
the attainment of public health and sanitation as subject to National Release Testing, as 
well as fee, criterion and quantity for the testing.; Other  
8. Relevant documents:   
Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and 
Medical Devices.  
http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail/?id=321 3&vm=04&re=2&new=1  
This amendment will be published in " KAMPO " (Official Gazette) when adopted.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  In November 2021  
Proposed date of entry into force:  In November 2021  G/TBT/N/JPN/713  
 
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  10. Final date for comments:  30 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Japan Enquiry Point  
International Trade Division,  
Economic Affairs Bureau,  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
Fax: (+81 3) 5501 8343  
E-mail: enquiry@mofa.go.jp   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/JPN/21_6573_00_e.pdf
IP/N/1/GBR/102  
IP/N/1/GBR/C/20  
IP/N/1/GBR/E/8  
 
11 February 2021  
(21-1142)  Page: 1/2 
Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS  
UNDER ARTICLE 63.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
UNITED KINGDOM : ARBITRATION ACT 1996  
Notifying Member  UNITED KINGDOM  
 
Details of the notified legal text  
 
Title Arbitration Act 1996  
Subject matter  Copyright and related rights; Enforcement  
Nature of 
notification  [  ] Main dedicated intellectual property law or regulation  
[X] Other law or regulation  
Link to legal text* https://ip -documents.info/2021/IP/GBR/21_0864_00_e.pdf  
Notification status  [  ] First notification  
[X] Amendment or revision to notified legal text  
[  ] Replacement or consolidation of notified legal text(s)  
Previous 
notification(s) 
referred to  IP/N/1/GBR/C/1  
Brief description of the notified legal text  
 
In section 150 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Lord Chancellor's power to make 
rules for Copyright Tribunal), for subsection (2) substitute — 
 
"(2) The rules may apply in relation to the Tribunal, as respects proceedings in England and Wales 
or Northern Ireland, any of the provisions of Part I of the Arbitration Act 1996 ". 
 
Language(s) of 
notified legal text English  
Entry into force  17 June 1996  
Other date    
 
Notification details  
 
Submission date 
of notification  2 February 2021  
Other information  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/section/150  IP/N/1/GBR/102 • IP/N/1/GBR/C/20 • IP/N/1/GBR/E/8  
 
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  Agency or 
authority 
responsible  UK Intellectual Property Office  
 
Concept House  
Cardiff Road  
Newport  
South Wales  
NP10 8QQ  
United Kingdom  
 
information@ipo.gov.uk  
 
0300 300 2000  
 
Outside the UK:  
+44 (0)1633 814000  
 
 
 
* Links are provided to texts of laws and regulations notified under the TRIPS Agreement in the form 
supplied by the Member concerned; the WTO Secretariat does not endorse or revise their content.
G/AG/N/ MRT/24 
 
6 April 2023 
(23-2492) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: French  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 29 March 2023, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Mauritania . The notification concerns export subsidy commitments ( Table ES:1 ) for the 
calendar year 2018. 
 
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The delegation of Mauritania hereby notifies that Mauritania  did not grant any agricultural export 
subsidies during the calendar year 2018.1 
 
 
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1 Based on this Member's oral statement at the 27 -28 March 2023 meeting of the Committee on 
Agriculture, in accordance with the process agreed at the 21 -22 November meeting of the Committee on 
Agriculture (see paragraph 2.17 of document G/AG/R/104).