PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/TBT/N/CAN/596  
12 August 2019  
(19-5223) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English, French  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  CANADA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Department of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development  
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:   
Canada's Notification Authority and Enquiry Point  
Global Affairs Canada  
Technical Barri ers and Regulations Division  
111 Sussex Drive  
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2  
Canada  
Telephone: (343)203 -4273 
Fax: (613)943 -0346 
E-mail: enquirypoint@international.gc.ca  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.1 0.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [X], 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):  
Radiocommunications (ICS 33.060)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Consultation of 
SPR-003, Issue 1, (28 and 29 pages, available in English and French)  
6. Description of content:  Notice is hereby given by the Ministry of Innovation, Science 
and Economic Development Canada that the following consultation has been published at 
Web site : 
SPR-003, Issue 1, Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Radio Frequency Exposure 
Compliance of Portable Devices Operating in the 60 GHz Frequency Band (57 GHz – 
71 GHz), sets out the general test methods to be followed when carrying out an RF 
exposure compliance assessment of portable devices operating in the 60 GHz frequency 
band (57 GHz – 71 GHz).  
7. Obje ctive and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consultation  
8. Relevant documents:   
Not applicable  G/TBT/N/CAN/596  
 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption:  Not applicable  
Proposed date of entry into force:  Not applicable  
10. Final date for comments:  18 October 2019  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
The electronic version of the regulatory text and comments can be submitted at the 
following Web site:  
https://www.rabc -cccr.ca/open -consultations/ised -supplementary -procedure -spr-003-
issue-1-supplementary -procedure -for-assessing -radio-frequency -exposure -complia nce-
of-portable -devices -operating -in-the-60-ghz-frequency -band-57-ghz-71/ 
https://www.rabc -cccr.ca/fr/consultations -en-cours/isde -procedure -supplementaire -prs-
003-1re-edition -procedure -supplementaire -devaluation -de-la-conformite -en-matiere -
dexposition -humaine -aux-radiofreq uences -des-dispositifs/
G/TBT/N/KEN/965  
30 janvier  2020 
(20-0731) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6.  
 
1. Membre notifiant : KENYA  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):  
2. Organisme responsable : Kenya Bureau of Standards  (Bureau des normes du Kenya)  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax 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 concern ant la 
notification doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent 
de l'organisme susmentionné:  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Téléphone : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/ 6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/ 609665  
Courrier électroni que: info@kebs.org  
Site Web: http://www.kebs.org  
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 peuvent aussi être indiqués, le cas 
échéant) : Sucre et produits sucrés ( ICS 67 .180.10)  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : DEAS 8:2019 . Raw cane 
sugar - Specification  (Sucre de canne brut - Spécifications), 10 pages, en anglais  
6. Teneur : La norme est -africaine notifiée énonce les exigences et les méthodes d'essai et 
d'échantillonnage applicables au sucre brut produit à partir de canne à sucre ( Saccharum 
officinarum ) et destiné à subir un complément de transformation pour être rendu propre 
à la consommation humaine.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant : Protection de la santé ou de la sécurité des personnes ; exigences en matière 
de qualité  
8. Documents pertinents : sans objet  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : juin 2 020 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : à la déclaration comme texte obligatoire par 
le Secrétaire de C abinet compétent  
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations : 15 mars 2 020 G/TBT/N/KEN/965  
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  11. Entité auprès de laquelle les textes peuvent être obtenus : point d'information 
national [X] ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de fax et adresses de courrier 
électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
Kenya Bureau of Standards  (Bureau des normes du Kenya)  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point (Point d'information national OTC pour l'OMC)  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Téléphone : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/ 6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/ 609665  
Courrier électronique: info@kebs.org  
Site Web: http://www.kebs.org  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/KEN/20_0681_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/ISR/1140/Add.1  
 
5 October 2020  
(20-6781) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  5 October 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Israel . 
 
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Title: SI 60400 - Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[  ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 2 September 2020  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 1 November 2020  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
Publication in Israel Official Gazette, Section of Government Notice no. 8733, published 
on 2 September 2020.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/ISR/final_measure/20_5942_00_
x.pdf 
[  ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[  ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[  ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[  ] Other:  
 
Description:  The revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 60400, dealing with lamp -holders for 
tubular fluorescent lamps and starter -holders, was published on 2 September 2020 and will enter 
into force on 1 November 2020.   
Both the old standard and the newly revised stan dard will apply from entry into force until 1 
December 2020. During this time, products may be tested according to the old or the new revised 
standard.  
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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 measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.
G/TBT/N/RWA/911  
7 August 2023  
(23-5363) 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):  (HS 
code(s): 39)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  DRS 565-2: 
2023, Packaging of pesticides — Requirements — Part 2: Liquid pesticides; (13 page(s), 
in English)  
6. Description of content:  This Draft Rwanda Standard gives the requirements for 
packaging of liquid pesticides. It does not cover the packaging requ irements for liquid 
pesticides meant for household use (DRS 565 -3) and fumigants (DRS 565 -4). 
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of animal or plant 
life or health; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Reducing trade 
barriers and facilitating trade; Cost saving and productivity enhancement  
8. Relev ant documents:   
1. RS 406, Pesticides –— Terminology  
2. RS ISO 6361 -5, Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheets, strips and 
plates — Part 5: Chemical composition  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  G/TBT/N/RWA/911  
 
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  10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
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  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/RWA/23_11546_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/USA/1654/Add.2  
 
16 June 2021  
(21-4912) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  15 June 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title: United States Standards for Lentils  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[  ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 15 June 2021  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 15 June 2021  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2021-06-15/html/2021 -12564.htm  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2021-06-15/pdf/2021 -12564.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/USA/final_measure/21_4176_00_
e.pdf 
[  ] 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:  TITLE: United States Standards for Lentils  
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Agriculture (USDA)  
ACTION: Notice of final action  
SUMMARY: This action is being taken under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 
as amended, (AMA). The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing 
Service (AMS) is revising the method of interpretation for the determination of the sp ecial grade 
"Green" in the Pea and Lentil Inspection Handbook pertaining to the class "Lentils," in the U.S. 
Standards for Lentils. Stakeholders in the lentil processing/handling industry requested that AMS 
amend the interpretation of the special grade "Gr een" in the Lentil inspection instructions by 
redefining the definition and including criteria for the inclusion of mottled lentils.  
 
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/USA/1654/Add.2  
 
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  Applicability date: 15 June 2021.  
This notice of final action and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/ USA/1654  are 
identified by Docket Number AMS -FGIS-20-0066. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov 
at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/AMS -FGIS-20-0066/doc ument  and provides access to 
primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from 
Regulations.gov  by searching the Docket Number.  
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G/TBT/N/UGA/1242/Add.1  
 
21 May 2021  
(21-4285) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  21 May 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Uganda . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title: DUS 2257:2020, Plastic Bucket — Specification, First Edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 2 March 2021  
[  ] Notified measure published - date:  
[  ] Notified measure enters into force - date:  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
[  ] 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 2257:2020, Plastic Bucket — Specification, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1242 was 
adopted on 2 March 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 2257:2021, Plastic Bucket — Specification, 
First 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/SPS/N/JPN/952/Add.1  
24 de octubre  de 2022 
(22-7959) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 24 de octubre 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 sulfoxaflor, notificada en el documento 
G/SPS/N/JPN/952 (de fecha 14 de marzo de 2022 ), se adoptó y se publicó el 10 de agosto de 2022 . 
Los LMR especificados pueden consultarse en el siguiente enlace:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022 /SPS/JPN/22_7181_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 recibir 
observaciones, nor malmente 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 partir de la fecha de distr ibución 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 . Dirección, número de 
fax y dire cción de correo electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución:  
 G/SPS/N/JPN/952/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 electrónico (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/UGA/1147/Add.1  
 
8 August 2022  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  8 August 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title:  DUS DEAS 1019 -1:2019,Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 1: Absorbable, First edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 14 December 2021  
[ ] Notified measure published - date:  
[ ] Notified measure enters into force - date:  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
[ ] 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 1019 -1:2019, Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 1: Absorbable, First edition; 
notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1147 was adopted on 14 December 2021. The Uganda Standard,  US EAS 
1019-1:2021, Surgical sutures — Specification — Part 1: Absorbable, First 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.
IP/N/1/CUB/5  
IP/N/1/CUB/I/2   
5 June 2019 
(19-3880) Page: 1/2 
Council for Trade -Related Aspects  
of Intellectual Property Rights  Original: Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF LAWS  AND REGULATIONS  UNDER  
ARTICLE 63.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
CUBA: DECRE E – LAW NO. 336 "CONTRACTUAL PROVISIO NS 
ON INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY  IN LEGAL TRANSACTIONS " 
Notifying Member  CUBA 
 
Details of the notified legal text  
 
Title DECRETO - LEY No. 336 "DE LAS DISPOSICIONES CONTRACTUALES DE 
PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL EN LOS NEGOCIOS JURÍDICOS " (DECREE – LAW 
NO. 336 "CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS O N INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IN LEGAL 
TRANSACTIONS ") 
Subject matter  Industrial property  (general)  
Nature of 
notification  [X] Main dedicated intellectual property law or regulation  
[  ] Other law or regulation  
Link to legal text  https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/IP/CUB/19_3066_00_s.pdf  
Notification status  [X] First notification  
[  ] Amendment or revision to notified legal text 
[  ] Replacement or consolidation of notified legal text(s)  
Previous 
notification(s) 
referred to  Not applicable  
Brief description of the notified legal text  
 
The notified Decree -Law establishes the contractual provisions on industrial property that must be 
included in legal transactions  for the purchase of technology , and economic, scientific and technical  
collaboration , and identifies restrictive contractual p rovisions that impede, limit or distort trade in 
an unreasonable  or unjustified manner.   
 
Language(s) of 
notified legal text  Spanish  
Entry into force  10 October  2018 
Other date  Adoption: 30 June 2016 IP/N/1/CUB/5 • IP/N/1/CUB/I/2  
 
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Notification details  
 
Submission date 
of notification  23 May 2019  
Other information  https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/pdf/GOC -2018-EX40.pdf.rar  
Agency or 
authority 
responsible  Oficina Cubana de la Propiedad Industrial , OCPI (Cuban Industrial Property 
Office ) 
www.ocpi.cu  
Email: ocpi@ocpi.cu
IP/C/R/TC/NOR/1 /Corr.1  
 
13 October 2020  
(20-7044) Page: 1/1 
Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
 
TECHNICAL COOPERATI ON ACTIVITIES: 
INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS 
NORWAY 
Corrigendum* 
Paragraph 8 on page 1  duplicates paragraph 7 and should not be considered . 
 
 
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* In Engl ish only.
G/TBT/N/ARG/445  
10 July 2023 
(23-4654) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6.  
 
1. Notifying Member : ARGENTINA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):  
2. Agency responsible:  
Subgrupo de Trabajo Nº 3 - Reglamentos Técnicos y Evaluación de la Conformidad -
MERCOSUR  (Working Subgroup No. 3 - Technical regulations and conformity assessment 
- MERCOSUR)  
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:  
Subsecretaría de Políticas para el  Mercado Interno (Under -Secretariat for Domestic 
Market Policies)  
Dirección Nacional de Reglamentos Técnicos  (National Technical Regulation Directorate)  
Área Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  (Technical Barriers to Trade Division)  
Av. Julio A. R oca N° 651 Of . 423 A  
(C1067ABB) Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires  
Argentine Republic  
(+54 11) 4349 4067  
focalotc@produccion.gob.ar  
www.puntofocal.gob.ar  
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) : Vehicular 
natural gas (VNG) storage cylinders  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document : Proyecto de 
Resolución N° 05/12 Rev. 3 - Reglamento Técnico MERCOSUR (RTM) para Cilindros de 
Almacenamiento de Gas Natural Vehicular (GNV) (Derogación d e la Resolución GMC Nº 
03/08) (Draft Resolution No. 05/12 Rev. 3 : MERCOSUR Technical Regulation on vehicular 
natural gas (VNG) storage cylinders (Repeal of Common Market Group Resolution No. 
03/08)) (10 pages, in Spanish)  
6. Description of content : The no tified text establishes the safety requirements to be met 
and tests to be carried out when manufacturing cylinders, as one of the components of 
the VNG system used in motor vehicles.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems wher e 
applicable : Protection of human health or safety ; Quality requirements  G/TBT/N/ARG/445  
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  8. Relevant documents:  
MERCOSUR/XLVIII Technical Subgroup (SGT) No. 3/Draft Resolution No. 05/12 Rev. 3  
G/TBT/N/ARG/224  
9. Proposed date of adoption : - 
Proposed date of entry into force : - 
10. Final date for comments : 60 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:  
Punto Focal OTC -OMC Argentina  (Argentine TBT -WTO Focal Point)  
Dirección Nacional de Reglamentos Técnicos  
Área de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  
focalotc@produccion.gob.ar  
http://www.puntofocal.gob.ar  
http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/proyecto/05 -12_rev%203.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/ARG/23_10901_00_s.pdf
G/TBT/N/CZE/251/Add.1  
26 novembre  2021 
(21-8906) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 2 5 novembre 2 021, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de la République tchèque . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Intitulé : Draft Implementing Decree on the implementation  of certain measures related to the 
prohibition of chemical weapons  (Projet d 'arrêté d 'exécution de certaines mesures adoptées en lien 
avec l 'interdiction des armes chimiques)  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date: 
[X] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date: 10 novembre 2 020 
[X] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date: 23 novembre 2 020 
[X] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date: 1er janvier 2 021 
[X] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools -
databases/tris/fr/search/?trisaction=search.detail&year=2020&num=520  
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools -
databases/tris/cs/search/?trisaction=search.detail&year=2020&num=520  
La version française du texte final est disponible dans la base de don nées TRIS . Veuillez 
cliquer sur le lien indiqué plus haut  
[ ] 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 notifiée1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[ ] Autres:  
 
 
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/CZE/251/Add.1  
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  Teneur : La République tchèque informe les Membres de l'OMC que le Projet d 'arrêté d 'exécution de 
certaines mesures adoptées en lien avec l 'interdiction des armes chimiques a été adopté le 1 0 
novembre 2 020 et publié dans le Recueil des lois le 2 3 novembre 2 020 en tant qu'ARRÊTÉ 
D'EXÉCUTION n° 459/2020 du 1 0 novembre 2 020 sur l'exécution de  certaines mesures adoptées en 
lien avec l 'interdiction des armes chimiques.  
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IP/N/1/EST/6  
IP/N/1/EST/P/5  
24 de agosto de 2023 
(23-5700) Página: 1/2 
Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el  Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN DE LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS DE CONFORMIDAD  
CON EL ARTÍCULO 63.2 DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC  
ESTONIA: LEY DE PATENTES  
Miembro que 
notifica  ESTONIA  
 
Información sobre el texto jurídico notificado  
 
Título  Ley de Patentes  
Materia  Patentes (incluida la protección de variedades vegetales)  
Naturaleza de 
la notificación   Principales leyes o reglamentos dedicados a la propiedad intelectual  
 Otras leyes o reglamentos  
Enlace al texto 
jurídico* https://ip -documents.info/2023/IP/EST/23_11800_00_e.pdf  
Situación de la 
notificación   Primera notificación  
 Modificación o revisión del texto jurídico notificado  
 Sustitución o refundición del/de los texto(s) jurídico(s) notificado(s)  
Referencias de 
notificaciones 
anteriores  IP/N/1/EST/P/1  
Breve descripción del texto jurídico notificado  
 
Esta L ey regula las relaciones derivadas de la protección jurídica de las invenciones patentables 
(en adelante, protección mediante patente) en la República de Estonia.  
Idioma(s) del 
texto jurídico 
notificado  Inglés  
Entrada en vigor  1 de abril de 2019  
Fecha inicial de entrada en vigor : 23 de mayo de 1994  
Última modificación : 1 de abril de 2019  
Otra fecha   
 
Información sobre la notificación  
 
Fecha de 
presentación de 
la notificación  14 de junio de 2023  
Otra información   IP/N/1/EST/6 • IP/N/1/EST/P/5  
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  Organismo 
o autoridad 
responsable  Ministerio de Justicia de Estonia  
 
Correo electrónico: info@just.ee  
Sitio web: https://www.just.ee/en  
 
 
* Se facilitan enlaces a los textos de las leyes y los reglamentos notificados en el marco del Acuerdo 
sobre los ADPIC según los proporcionó el Miembro en cuestión; la Secretaría de la OMC no suscribe ni revisa 
su contenido.
G/SPS/N/JPN/665/Add.1  
3 avril 2020 
(20-2688) Page: 1/2 
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original:  anglais  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, reçue le 2 avril 2 020, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Japon . 
 
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Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food 
Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule)  (Révision des 
normes et spécifications concernant les aliments et les additifs alimentaires au titre de la Loi sur 
l'hygiène des produits alimentaires (Révision de normes en m atière de résidus de produits 
chimiques pour l'agriculture, règle finale))  
Les limites maximales de résidus (LMR) proposées pour le thiaclopride, notifiées dans le document 
G/SPS/N/JPN/665 (daté du 3 1 juillet 2 019), ont été adoptées et publiées le 3 1 octobre 2 019. Les 
LMR spécifiées peuvent être consultées à l'adresse suivante:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/JPN/20_2352_00_e.pdf  
Le présent  addendum concerne:  
[ ] Une modification de la date limite pour la présentation des observations  
[X] La notification de l'adoption, de la publication ou de l'entrée en vigueur d'une 
réglementation  
[ ] Une modification du contenu et/ou du champ d'application d'un projet de 
réglementation déjà notifié  
[ ] Le retrait d'une réglementation projetée  
[ ] Une modification de la date proposée pour l'adoption, la publication ou l'entrée en 
vigueur  
[ ] Autres:  
Délai prévu pour la présentation des observations : (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres concernés, un nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60  jours civils au m oins, devrait être prévu . Dans d'autres 
circonstances, comme le report de la date limite initialement annoncée pour la 
présentation des observations, le délai pour la présentation des observations prévu 
dans l'addendum peut être différent.)  
[ ] Soixante j ours à compter de la date de distribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou (jj/mm/aa) : sans objet.  G/SPS/N/JPN/665/Add.1  
 
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  Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observations : [ ]  autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de : [ ] autorité nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax et adresse électronique (s' il y 
a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Japan Enquiry Point International Trade Division  (Point d'information du Japon, Division du 
commerce international)  
Economic Affairs Bureau  (Bureau des affaires économiques)  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  (Ministère des affaires étrangères)  
Fax: +(813) 5501 8343  
Courrier électronique: enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/1039  
2 de diciembre  de 2020 
(20-8674) 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 : KENYA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable : Kenya Bureau of Standards  (Oficina de Normas de Kenya)  
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 observacione s sobre la notificación, 
en caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
Kenya Bureau of Standards  (Oficina de Normas de Kenya)  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point  (Servicio nacional de información OMC/OTC)  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Teléfono : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/6948258 Fax : + (254) 020 609660/ 609665,  
Correo electrónico: info@kebs.org ; Website: http://www.kebs.org  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 
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 además, cuando proced a, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : Agentes de superficie ( ICS 71 .100.40).  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Proyecto de 
Norma de África Oriental D EAS 787 :2020, Industrial detergent powder - Specification  
(Detergente indus trial en polvo . Especificaciones) . Documento en inglés (17 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : El Proyecto de Norma de África Oriental notificado establece 
los requisitos y métodos de muestreo y de prueba aplicables al detergente industrial en 
polvo.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los 
problemas urgentes : requisitos de calidad.  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
No se indica.  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : marzo de 2021  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : fecha de adopción como norma obligatoria por 
el Secretario de Estado competente  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 1 de febrero de 2021  G/TBT/N/KEN/1039  
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  11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, 
números de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios web, 
en su caso, de otra institución:  
Kenya Bureau of Standards  (Oficina de Normas de Kenya)  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point  (Servicio nacional de información OMC/OTC)  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Teléfono : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/6948258 Fax : + (254) 020 609660/ 609665,  
Correo electrónico: info@kebs.org ; Website: http://www.kebs.org  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/KEN/20_7406_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/ISR/1072  
29 July 2019  
(19-4963) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  ISRAEL   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Israel WTO -TBT Enquiry Point  
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:   
Israel WTO -TBT Enquiry Point  
Ministry of Economy and Industry  
Tel: + (972) 3 7347501  
E-mail: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
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):  Swings, 
slides and similar activity toys; HS: 9508; ICS: 97.200.50  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  SI 562 part 8 - 
Safety of toys: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family 
domestic use (66 page(s), in English; 6 page(s), in Hebrew)  
6. Description of content:  Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 562 part 8, deali ng with 
swings, slides and similar activity toys. This draft standard revision adopts the European 
Standard EN -71-8: January 2018, with a few changes that appear in the standard's 
Hebrew section.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:   
• Israel Mandatory Standard SI 562 part 8 (February 2015);  
• European Standard EN -71-8: January 2018.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  Generally 60 days after publication in Israel Official 
Gazette, Section of Government Notices  
10. Final date for comments:  60 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:   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/ISR/19_4163_00_x.pdf
G/SPS/N/JPN/623/Add.1  
27 août 2019 
(19-5486) Page: 1/2 
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, reçue le 2 1 août 2 019, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Japon . 
 
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Modification du Décret d'application de la Loi sur l'hygiène des produits alimentaires et des 
spécifications et normes concernant les aliments, les additifs alimentaires, etc. (Règle finale)  
L'autorisation de l'isobutylamine, de l'isopropylamine, de la sec -butylamine, de la propylamine, 
de l'hexylamine, de la pentylamine et de la 2 -méthylbutylamine comme additifs alimentaires et 
les normes et spécifications notifiées au moyen du document G/SPS/N/JPN/623 (1 8 mars 2 019) 
ont été adoptées et publiées le 6 juin 2 019. 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/SPS/JPN/19_4611_00_e.pdf  
Le présent addendum concerne:  
[ ] Une modification de la date limite pour la présentation des observations  
[X] La notification de l'adoption, de la publication ou de l'entrée en vigueur d'une 
réglementation  
[ ] Une modification du contenu et/ou du champ d'application d'un projet de 
réglementation déjà notifié  
[ ] Le retrait d'une réglementation projetée  
[ ] Une mod ification de la date proposée pour l'adoption, la publication ou l'entrée en 
vigueur  
[ ] Autres:  
Délai prévu pour la présentation des observations : (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres concernés, un nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60  jours civils au moins, devrait être prévu . Dans d'autres 
circonstances, comme le report de la date limite initialement annoncée pour la 
prése ntation des observations, le délai pour la présentation des observations prévu 
dans l'addendum peut être différent.)  
[ ] Soixante jours à compter de la date de distribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou ( jj/mm/aa ): sans objet  
Organisme ou autorit é désigné pour traiter les observations : [ ]  autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  G/SPS/N/JPN/623/Add.1  
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  Japan Enquiry Point International Trade D ivision  (Point d'information du Japon, Division du 
commerce international)  
Economic Affairs Bureau  (Bureau des affaires économiques)  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  (Ministère des affaires étrangères)  
Fax: +(81 3) 5501 8343  
Courrier électronique : enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de : [ ] autorité nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax et adresse électronique (s'il y 
a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Japan Enquiry Point Internati onal Trade Division  (Point d'information du Japon, Division du 
commerce international)  
Economic Affairs Bureau  (Bureau des affaires économiques)  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  (Ministère des affaires étrangères)  
Fax: +(81 3) 5501 8343  
Courrier électronique : enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
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G/TBT/N/BDI/174/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/RWA/565/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/TZA/662/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/UGA/1494/Add.1  
 
17 April 2023  
(23-2730) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  17 April 2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Burundi , Rwanda , Tanzania , Uganda . 
 
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Title:  DEAS 834: 2021,Processing and handling of salted fish and fish products — Code of practice, 
Second Edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 1 July 2022  
[ ] Notified measure published - date:  
[ ] Notified measure enters into force - date:  
[ ] 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:  Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would like to inform WTO Members that the 
Draft East African Standard; DEAS 834: 2021,Processing and handling of salted fish and fish 
products — Code of practice, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/174 , G/TBT/N/RWA/565, 
G/TBT/N/TZA/662, G/TBT/N/UGA/1494 was adopted by the East African Community Council of 
Ministers on 1 July 2022.  
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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/UGA/834/Corr.1  
4 mars 2020 
(20-1686) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 3 mars 2 020, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
l'Ouganda . 
 
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DUS D EAS 902 :2018, Aliments composés pour poissons - Spécifications  
L'objet du présent corrigendum est d'informer les Membres de l'OMC que le numéro de 
référence du projet de Norme ougandaise  DUS D EAS 902 :2018 (Aliments composés pour 
poissons - Spécifications)  qui a fait l'objet de la notification G/TBT/N/UGA/834 devrait s e lire 
comme suit : DUS D EAS 973 :2018 . 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/UGA/20_1712_00_e.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1377  
1 October 2019  
(19-6313) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  CHINA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization 
Administration of the P.R.C.)  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notific ation 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):  Horizontal 
lifeline devices; Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts 
thereof (HS 84); Other protective equipment (ICS 13.340.99)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  National 
Standard of the P.R.C., Personal Fall Protection Equipment - Horizontal Lifeline Device 
(16 page(s), in Chinese)  
6. Description of content:  This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, 
identification and information provided by manufacturers of horizontal lifeline devices. This 
standard is applicable to horizontal lifeline devices used by operators whoes total weight 
is not exeeding 100 kg including carrying weight to prevent falling at high altitudes. This 
standard is not applicable to horizontal lifeline devices for fire fighting and sports.   
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:  - 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  6 months after adoption  
10. Final date for comments:  60 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:   
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China  
Tel: +86 10 57954630 / 57954627  
Email: tbt@customs.gov.cn  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/CHN/ 19_5338_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/UGA/1074/Add.2  
 
15 December 2021  
(21-9366) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  14 December 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda . 
 
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Title: DUS DEAS 967 -1:2019, Butter for cosmetic use – Specification Part 1: Shea butter, First 
Edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[  ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[  ] Notified measure published - date:  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 10 September 2021  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
[  ] 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 967 -1:2019, Butter for cosmetic use – Specification Part 1: Shea butter, First Edition; 
notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1074 and  G/TBT/N/UGA/1074/Add.1 entered into force o n 10 September 
2021. The Uganda Standard, US EAS 967 -1:2020, Butter for cosmetic use – Specification –  Part 1: 
Shea butter, First 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.