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Notices of Intended Regulatory Action  
Volume 35, Issue 17  Virginia Register of Regulations  April 15, 2019  
2025 Public Comment Deadline:  May 15, 2019.  
Agency Contact:  Kyle Flanders, Senior Policy Analyst, 
Department of Housing and Community Development, Main 
Street Centre, 600 East Main Street, Suite 300, Richmond, 
VA 23219, telephone (804) 786 -6761, FAX (804) 371 -7090, 
TTY (804) 371 -7089, or email 
kyle.flanders@dhcd.virginia.gov.  
VA.R. Doc. No. R19 -5887; Filed March 21, 2019, 10:18 a.m.  
Notice  of Intended Regulatory  Action  
Notice is hereby given in accordance with §  2.2-4007.01 of 
the Code of Virginia that the Board of Housing and 
Community Development intends to consider amending 
13VAC5 -91, Virginia Industrialized Building Safety 
Regulations . The purpose of the prop osed action is to update 
the regulation to incorporate by reference the 2018 editions of 
the nationally recognized model building codes and standards 
produced by the International Code Council (ICC). This 
action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrati ve Process 
Act in accordance with subdivision A 12 of §  2.2-4006 of the 
Code of Virginia.  
In addition, pursuant to Executive Order 14 (as amended, July 
16, 2018) and §  2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Board 
of Housing and Community Development is co nducting a 
periodic review and small business impact review of this 
regulation to determine whether this regulation should be 
terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public 
comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this 
regulat ion, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary 
for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) 
minimizes the economic impact on small businesses 
consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and 
(iii) is clearly written an d easily understandable.  
The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed 
action after publication in the Virginia Register.  
Statutory Authority:  § 36-73 of the Code of Virginia.  
Public Comment Deadline:  May 15, 2019.  
Agency Contact:  Kyle Flan ders, Senior Policy Analyst, 
Department of Housing and Community Development, Main 
Street Centre, 600 East Main Street, Suite 300, Richmond, 
VA 23219, telephone (804) 786 -6761, FAX (804) 371 -7090, 
TTY (804) 371 -7089, or email 
kyle.flanders@dhcd.virginia.go v. 
VA.R. Doc. No. R19 -5885; Filed March 21, 2019, 10:06 a.m.
G/TBT/N/KOR/973  
18 June 2021  
(21-5013) 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:  REPUBLIC OF KOREA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)  
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 differ ent from above:   
Electrical & Telecommunications Product Safety Division  
Bureau of Product Safety Policy  
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards  
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy  
93, Isu -ro, Maengdong -myeon, Eumseong -gun,  
Chungcheongbuk -do, 27737  
Republic of Korea  
Tel.: (+82) 43 870 5444  
Fax: (+82) 43 870 5676  
E-mail: psd0@korea.kr  
Website: http://www.kats.go.kr  
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):  Ironing 
press  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Amendment of 
Technical Regulations for household and similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2 -44: 
Particular requirements for ironers (KC 60335 -2-44) (22 page(s), in Korean)  
6. Description of content:  Particular requirements for ironers (KC  60335 -2-44) will be 
harmonized with relevant international standards (IEC 60335 -2-44). The main 
modification is as below.  
1. Starting of motor -operated appliances test is not applicable (Clause 9)  
2. Endurance test is not applicable (Clause 18)  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Harmonization  
8. Relevant documents:  KATS Public Notice No. 2021 -0157 (7 May 2021),   
IEC 60335 -2-44(Ed 3.2 2012 -01): Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -44: Particular requirements for ironers  G/TBT/N/KOR/973  
 
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  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  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Korea WTO TBT Enquiry Point  
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Division  
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)  
93 Isu -ro Maengdong -myeo n Eumseong -gun 
Chungchungbuk -do  
27737  
+(82) 43 870 5525  
+(82) 43 870 5682 (Fax)  
tbt@korea.kr  
http://www.knowtbt.kr  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/KOR/21_4233_00_x.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/KOR/21_4233_01_x.pdf
S/C/N/11 41 
20 September 2023 
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Council for Trade in Services  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III:3 OF THE  
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES  
The following notification from the delegation of Mauritius , dated 20 September 2023, is being 
circulated to the Members of the Council for Trade in Services.  
 
_______________  
 
 
1  MEMBER NOTIFYING:  
Mauritius  
2  NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE:  
Article III:3 of the General Agreement on Trade in Services  
3  DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE:  
20 July 2023  
3.1  Duration:  
Indefinite  
4  AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE MEASURE:  
Prime Minister’s Office, Passport and Immigration Office and Economic Development Board  
5  DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURE:  
A. In July 2022 the Immigration Act 1970 was repealed and replaced by the Immigration Act 
2022.  
The Immigration Act 2022 was promulgated to consolidate and strengthen the law with 
regards to the admission, and stay of non -citizens in Mauritius.  
B. The Immigration Act 2022 and the Economic Development Board Act were amended in 
July 2023 through the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions)  Act 2023 to, inter -alia, provide for 
the following:  
The monthly basic salary for a non -citizen applying for Occupation Permit under the 
Professional category was revised from Rs 60,000 to Rs 30,000 in all sectors.   
 
6  MEMBERS SPECIFICALLY AFFECTED, IF ANY:  
None S/C/N/1141  
 
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  7  TEXT AVAILABLE FROM:  
Government Gazette of Mauritius:  
 
• No. 106 of 27 July 2022 – Immigration Act 2022  
 
• No. 62 of 20 July 2023 - Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023  
 
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G/TBT/N/GHA/27  
23 March 2023  
(23-2094) 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:  GHANA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Ghana Standards Authority  
P.O. Box MB 245 Accra  
Tel: +(233) 0302 500065; +(233) 0302 500066  
Fax: +(233) 0302 500231  
Email: wtotbt.nep@gsa.gov.gh  
Website: http://www.gs a.gov.gh  
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 [  ], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [X], 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):  Dried 
small sardine and sardine -type pelagic fish  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of t he notified document:  DARS 1110 -1 - 
Dried small sardine and sardine -type pelagic fish — Part 3: salted Boiled dried anchovies; 
(17 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This standard shall apply to all commercial species of anchovies 
belonging t o the family Engraulidae that have been boiled in brine, and dried. This product 
is intended for consumption after cooking and for further processing. This Standard shall 
not cover products that have undergone heat treatment prior to drying; It does not al so 
cover products which have undergone an enzymatic maturation in brine.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements; Harmonization  
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/GHA/27  
 
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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:   
WTO TBT National Enquiry Point  
Ghana Standards Authority  
P. O. Box MB 245  
Accra  
Tel: +(233) 0302 500065; +(233) 0302 500066  
Fax: +(233) 0302 500231  
Email: wtotbt.nep@gsa.gov.gh  
Website: http://www.gsa.gov.gh  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/GHA/23_8397_00_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/GHA/23_8397_01_e.pdf
IP/N/1/SVN/6  
IP/N/1/SVN/C/4  
25 de marzo  de 2021 
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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  
ESLOVENIA: LEY DE DERECHO DE AUTOR Y DERECHOS  
CONEXOS (VERSIÓN NO OFICIAL Nº 13)  
Miembro que 
presenta la 
notifica ción ESLOVENIA  
 
Información sobre el texto jurídico notificado  
 
Título  Ley de Derecho de Autor y Derechos Conexos  (versión no oficial  Nº 13) 
Materia  Derecho de autor y derechos conexos  
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/2021/IP/SVN/21_2174_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/SVN/4, IP/N/1/SVN/C/3 ; IP/N/1/SVN/C/2 ; IP/N/1/SVN/C/1 ; 
IP/N/1/SVN/1/Add.2  
Breve descripción del texto jurídico notificado  
 
La Ley notificada regula el derecho de autor en relación con las obras literarias, científicas y 
artísticas (derecho de autor ), los derechos de los artistas intérpretes o ejecutantes , los productores 
de fonogram as, los productores de películas , las organiz aciones de radiodifusión , los editores y los 
productores de bases de datos  (derechos conexos ), y traspo ne las directivas de la UE en la 
legislación de la República de Es lovenia . 
Idioma(s) del 
texto jurídico 
notificado  Inglés  
Entrada en vigor  19 de octubre de 2019  
Otra fecha   
 
Información sobre la notificación  
 
Fecha de 
presentación de 
la notificación  22 de marzo de 2021  IP/N/1/SVN/6 • IP/N/1/SVN/C/4  
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  Otra información  http://www.pisrs.si/Pis.web/pregledPredpisa?id=ZAKO403  
Organismo o 
autoridad 
responsable  Ministerio de Desarrollo Económico y Tecnología  
 
 
* 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.
WT/COMTD/SE/W/39  
 
18 October 2019  
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Committee on Trade and Development  
Dedicated Session  Original: English  
 
WORK PROGRAMME ON SM ALL ECONOMIES  
PROPOSAL FOR MINISTE RIAL DECISION  
 
 
The following communication, dated 16 October 2019 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Guatemala on behalf of the Group of Small, Vulnerable Economies . 
 
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The Ministerial Conference decides as follows:  
 
We reaffirm our commitment to the Work Programme on Small Economie s and take note of all the 
work conducted to date. In particular, we note that document WT/COMTD/SE/W/22/Rev.9 and its 
previous revisions reflect the work of the Dedicated Session up to the Twelfth Ministerial Conference. 
We take note of the work carried o ut since 2018, including that on the challenges small economies 
experience in their efforts to reduce trade costs, particularly in the area of trade facilitation, and 
instruct the CTD to continue its work in Dedicated Session under the overall responsibili ty of the 
General Council.  
 
Furthermore, we instruct the Dedicated Session to consider in further detail the various submissions 
that have been received to date, examine any additional proposals that Members might wish to 
submit and, where possible, and wi thin its mandate, make recommendations to the General Council 
on any of these proposals. The General Council shall direct relevant subsidiary bodies to frame 
responses to the trade -related issues identified by the CTD with a view to making recommendations 
for action. We instruct the WTO Secretariat to provide relevant information and factual analysis for 
discussion among Members in the CTD's Dedicated Session, inter alia, in the areas identified in 
item k of paragraph 2 of the Work Programme on Small Econom ies and, in particular, to work on 
the impact of natural disasters on trade for Small Economies and the integration of Small Economies 
into new forms of trade.  
 
The CTD in Dedicated Session shall continue monitoring the progress of the small economy propo sals 
in WTO bodies and in negotiating groups with the aim of providing responses, as soon as possible, 
to the trade -related issues identified for the fuller integration of SVEs in the multilateral trading 
system.  
 
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G/SCM/Q2/LAO/2  
 
27 April 2022  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 
SUBSIDIES  
REPLIES TO QUESTIONS POSED BY THE UNITED STATES1 REGARDING  
THE NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION OF LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC2 
The following communication, dated and received on 2 6 April 202 2, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.  
_______________  
Question 1  
The most recent WTO Trade Policy Review notes that "business sectors identified for 
incentives include those using, and involved in, modern technology, scientific research, 
R&D, innovation, environmentally -friendly methods, and efficient use of natural resources 
and energy." Please explain why this program was not included in your notification to the 
SCM Committee.  
Reply : 
It has already been included in t he notification to the SCM committee. Please refer to document 
G/SCM/N/343/Lao, circulated on 29 January 2021, Page 3.  
Question 2  
The most recent WTO Trade Policy Review notes that "PM Decree No.  46/PM, 2001, 
provides incentives and measures for all timber industries to source timber from 
plantations; no information on these incentives was available from the authorities." 
Please provide further details on this program and explain how Lao People's Democratic 
Republic is able to apply the program in a m anner that is consistent with Article 3.1(b) of 
the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.  
Reply : 
PM Decree No. 46/PM, 2001 is used to fill in the details of the Law on Foreign Investment Promotion 
and Management, dated 1994. This Law has been  replaced by the Law on Investment Promotion 
dated 2009 and its subsequent amendment in 2016. Please refer to document G/SCM/N/343/Lao, 
circulated on 29 January 2021.  
 
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1 G/SCM/Q2/LAO/1 . 
2 G/SCM/N/372/LAO .
G/TBT/N/BRA/278/Add.2  
 
30 May 2023  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  30 May 2023, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Brazil . 
 
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Title:  Amendment of MAPA Normative Instruction No. 29, 19 September 2012.  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 29 March 2023  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 3 July 2023  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/ -/portaria -mapa -n-586-de-16-de-maio-de-2023-
486234511  
[ ] 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:  Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply – MAPA issued Ordinance No. 586, 
16 May 2023, which amends MAPA Normative Instruction No. 295, 19 September 2012, notified as 
G/TBT/N/BRA/278/Add.1.  
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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/BRA/870/Add.28  
6 décembre  2021 
(21-9182) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 6 décembre 2 021, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Brésil . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Intitulé : Instruction normative ( Normative instruction ) n° 35, 2 1 août 2 019 
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date: 
[ ] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date: 
[ ] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date: 
[X] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date: 1er décembre 2 021 
[X] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6359266/IN_109_2021_.pdf/16c9c2d3 -
d346-4317-be12-301824a95a5b  
[ ] 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:  
 
Teneur : L'Instruction normative n° 35 du 2 1 août 2 019, qui avait été notifiée sous la cote 
G/TBT/N/BRA/870/Add.2 et qui porte adoption des lignes directrices complémentaires sur la 
fabrication de produits médicaux stériles, a été modifiée au moyen de l'Instruction normative n° 109 
du 26 novembre 2 021. 
Le texte final, disponible en portugais uniquement, peut être téléchargé à l'adresse suivante:  
 
http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6359266/IN_109_2021_.pdf/16c9c2d3 -d346-4317-
be12-301824a95a5b  
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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.
WT/DS291/37/Add.14 6 
18 septembre  2020 
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 Original:  anglais  
 
  
COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – MESURES AFFECTANT  
L'APPROBATION  ET LA COMMERCIALISATION DES  
PRODUITS BIOTECHNOLOGIQUES  
RAPPORT DE SITUATION DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 17 septembre  2020 et adressée par la délégation de 
l'Union  européenne au Président de l'Organe de règlement des différends, est distribuée 
conformément à l'article  21:6 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends.  
 
_______________  
 
 
Rapport de situation sur la m ise en œuvre des recommandations et décisions  de l'ORD  
concernant le différend Communautés européennes – Mesures  affectant  
l'approbation et la commercialisation des  produits biotechnologiques  
(WT/DS291 ) 
Après être parvenue à des solutions mutuellement convenues avec l'Argentine 
(document  WT/DS293/41) et le Canada (document WT/DS292/40), l'Union européenne reste prête 
à poursuivre ses discussions avec les États -Unis dans le but de régler ce différend et les questions 
connexes.  
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G/AG/N/DOM/3 3  
20 août 2020 
(20-5680) Page: 1/2 
Comité de l'agriculture  Original: espa gnol 
 
 
NOTIFIC ATION  
La communication ci -après, datée du  14 août 2020, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
la République dominicaine . La notification  concerne les importations effectuées dans le cadre de 
contingents tarifaires ( tableau MA:2 ) pendant l' année civile  2016. 
 
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  G/AG/N/DOM/3 3 
 
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ACCÈS AUX MARCHÉS : RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE  
PÉRIODE CONSIDÉRÉE : ANNÉE CIVILE ALLANT DU 1ER JANVIER 2016 AU 31 DÉCEMBRE 2016 
Listes relativ es aux engagements en matière de contingents tarifaires et autres  
Code 
d'identification 
du contingent 
tarifaire  Désignation des 
produits  Numéro(s) du tarif compris 
dans la désignation des 
produits  Non 
ouvert  Année considérée  Unité Montant du 
contingent 
tarifaire pour 
la période  Importations 
effectuées 
dans les 
limites du 
contingent 
pendant 
l'année  Taux 
d'utilisation  
((4/3)*100)  Note 
(d'après la 
section I -B (ou 
I-A) de la 
partie I de la 
Liste) (d'après la Section I-B (ou I-A) de la Part ie I de la 
Liste) Type du au 
1 2   3 4 5 
DOMQ001  Viande de poulet  020711, 020712,   
020714, 020724,  
020732   
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 11 500 66 0,6%  
DOMQ002  Oignons  070310   
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 3 750 8 064 100% *  
DOMQ003  Ail 070320   
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 4 500 8 331 100% *  
DOMQ004  Haricots secs  071331, 071332,   
071333   
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 18 000 1 888 10,5%  
DOMQ005  Maïs 1005  
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 1 091 000 1 161 473 100%*  
DOMQ006  Riz 1006  
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 17 810 2 514 14,1%  
DOMQ007  Sucre  1701  
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 30 000 18 518 61,7%   
DOMQ008  Lait en poudre , 
entier ou écrémé  040210, 040221,   
040229   
 Civile 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 t 32 000 16 383 51,2%  
* Dans les cas où les importations effectuées dans les limites du contingent (colonne  4) sont supérieures au contingent tarifaire (colonne  3), les taux d'utilisation sont plafonnés à 100%.  
DOMQ002 , DOMQ003  et DOMQ005 : Les volumes de ces contingents tarifaires ont été augmentés  après qu'il ait été constaté une insuffisance de la production intérieure pendant l'année civile considérée . 
Cette possibilité est prévue à l'article  7, paragraphe  VII, du Règlement relatif à l'administration des contingents . De plus amples renseignements sont disponibles dans le document accessible via le lien 
suivant : http://otca.gob.do/wp -content/uploads/2008/09/Decreto -No.-569-12.pdf . 
Source :  Établi  par le Bureau des traités commerciaux agricoles du Ministère de l'agriculture de la République dominicaine  (www.otca.gob.do ), sur la base de données fournies par le Département des 
statistiques de la Direction générale des douanes . Chiffres sujets à rectification . 
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/978/Add.1  
 
24 April 2019  
(19-2698) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 18 April 2019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda .  
 
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FDUS  2070:2018, Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Diesel Engine Oils in the T -11 Exhaust 
Gas Recirculation Diesel Engine, First Edition  
The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the draft Uganda standard; 
FDUS  2070:2018, Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Diesel Engine Oils in the T -11 Exhaust 
Gas Recirculation Diesel Engine, First Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/978 was adopted on 
26 March 2019.  
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G/TBT/N/THA/480/Add.1  
14 de agosto  de 2020 
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 13 de agosto de 2020 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Tailandia . 
 
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Título : Norma Industrial de Tailandia (TIS) 166 -2549(2006), Plugs and Socket -Outlets for 
Household and Similar Purposes : Plugs and Socket -Outlets with Rated Voltage not Exceeding 250 V 
(Tomas y enchufes eléctricos para uso doméstico y análogo : tomas y enchufes para  tensión nominal 
igual o inferior a 250 V)  
 
Motivo del addendum:  
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[X] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha : 18 de junio de 2020  
[X] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha : 14 de julio de 2020  
[X] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha : 11 de noviembre de 2020  
[X] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/THA/final_measure/20_4878_00
_x.pdf  
[ ] 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  
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):  
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro aspecto:  
 
Descripción : Se informa de que la Norma TIS 166 -2549(2006), propuesta por el Instituto Tailandés 
de Normalización Industrial (TISI), notificada con la signatura G/TBT/N/THA/480, ha sido adoptada 
como Norma TIS 166 -2549(2006), Tomas y enchufes eléctricos pa ra uso doméstico y análogo : 
tomas y enchufes para tensión nominal igual o inferior a 250 V . 
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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 y/o documentos interpretativos.
[To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub -section 
(ii)] 
  
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY  
(DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE)  
  
ORDER  
  
New Delhi, the ----, 2023  
  
S.O.-------- (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of 
Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the 
Bureau of Indian Standards, is of the opinion that it is necessary and expedient so to do 
in the public interest, hereby makes the following Order, namely: - 
  
1. Short title and commencement. – (1) This Order may be called the Linoleum Sheets 
and Tiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023.  
  
(2) It shall come into force on the expiry of six month from the date of publication of this 
notification in the Official Gazette.  
  
2. Compulsory use of Standard Mark. – Goods or articles specified in column (1) of 
the Table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (2) of 
the Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian 
Standards as per Scheme -I of Schedule -II to the Bureau of Indian Standards 
(Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:  
  
Provided that nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured 
domestically meant for export:  
Provided further that nothing in this order shall apply to small enterprises, as 
defined under clause (m) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium 
Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), till the expiry of nine month 
from the date of publication of this notification:     
Provided also that nothing in this order shall apply to micro enterprises, as 
defined under clause (h) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium 
Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), till the expiry of twelve month 
from the date of publication of this notification:      
3.   Certification and enforcement authority. - The Bureau of Indian Standards shall 
be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in the Table.    4.   Penalty for Contravention. – Any person who contravenes the provisions of this 
Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 
2016.  
  
TABLE  
Goods and Articles  Indian Standard  Title of Indian Standard  
(1) (2) (3) 
Linoleum Sheets and 
Tiles  653:1992  Linoleum Sheets and Tiles  
  
Note. - For the purposes of this Table, the latest version of Indian Standards including 
the amendments thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to 
time, shall apply.  
  
[F. No. P -39012/14/2023 -L AND R]  
  
  
(Sanjiv)  
Joint Secretary to the Government of India
G/SPS/GEN/1794  
18 de junio de 2020 
(20-4302) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
CAMBIOS EN EL CERTIFICADO FITOSANITARIO Y EL CERTIFICADO  
FITOSANITARIO PARA LA REEXPORTACIÓN DE TURQUÍA  
COMUNICACIÓN DE TURQUÍA  
El siguiente documento, recibido el 18 de junio de 2020, se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Turquía . 
 
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1.1.  Se ha modificado la imagen de la filigrana utilizada en el certificado fitosanitario y el certificado 
fitosanitario para la reexportación designados para las plantas y los productos vegetales exportados 
desde Turquía . Las especi ficaciones técnicas y la información sobre la imagen de la filigrana se han 
publicado en el sitio web: https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/Konu/1963/Yeni_Logolu_BSS . 
1.2.  El certificado fitosanit ario y el certificado fitosanitario para la reexportación con la nueva 
filigrana comenzarán a utilizarse a partir del 1 de agosto de 2020. 
1.3.  Sin embargo, los certificados impresos con la antigua filigrana almacenados en las direcciones 
provinciales del Minis terio de Agricultura y Silvicultura seguirán siendo válidos hasta el 31 de 
diciembre de 2021. 
1.4.  A partir del 31 de diciembre de 2021, solo serán válidos el certificado fitosanitario y el 
certificado fitosanitario para la reexportación con la nueva filigrana,  y caducará la validez de los 
certificados con la filigrana antigua.  
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G/AG/N/CRI/95   
16 de mayo de 2024  
(24-3818) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Agricultura  Original: español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 15 de mayo de 2024 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Costa Rica . La notificación se refiere a las exportaciones totales ( cuadro ES.2 ) en el contexto 
de los compromisos en materia de subvenciones a la exportación correspondiente al Año Civil  2023 . 
 
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  G/AG/N/CRI/95  
 
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SUBVENCIONES A LA EXPORTACIÓN : COSTA RICA  
PERÍODO DE NOTIFICACIÓN : AÑO CIVIL 2023 
Subvenciones a la exportación: notificación de las exportaciones totales  
Designación del/de los producto(s)  Período de notificación  Cantidad de exportaciones 
totales  
(de los productos de la 
Parte IV (Sección II) de la 
Lista)  Cantidad de 
exportaciones  totales  
(de los productos 
indicados en la lista de 
exportadores 
importantes)  Nota  
 Desagregación de los productos 
(opcional)  Tipo De Al    
1 2 3  
I. Productos de la Lista         
 
II. Productos que figuran en la lista de 
"exportadores importantes" 
(G/AG/2/Add.1)         
Frutos   AC 01-01-23 31-12-23  4.906.803,3 Toneladas  (1) 
 
III. Otros productos con una 
participación superior al 5% del total 
de las exportaciones mundiales 
(Opcional)         
Nota:  
(1) Corresponde a los productos clasificados en las partidas SA 08.01 a 08.14.  
 
 
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G/SPS/N/BRA/1184/Add.2/Corr.3  
27 de mayo  de 2021 
(21-4402) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Corrigendum  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 27 de mayo de 2021 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
del Brasil . 
 
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Categories of animal products to be adopted for foreign establishments  (Categorías de productos de 
origen animal que deben tener en cuenta las empresas extranjeras)  
El presente corrigendum  tiene por objeto sustituir los anexos al documento notificado en la 
notificación G/SPS/N/BRA/1184/Add.2.Corr.2.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SP S/BRA/21_3695_00_x.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_3695_01_x.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_3695_02_x.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_3695_03_x.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/SPS/BRA/21_3695_04_x.pdf  
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:  
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply  (Ministerio d e Agricultura, Ganadería y 
Abastecimiento)  
Secretariat of Agribusiness International Relations  (Secretaría de Relaciones Internacionales para la 
Agroindustria)  
Correo electrónico : sps@agricultura.gov.br  
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/782/Add.2  
4 November 2019 
(19-7406) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 29 October 2019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda .  
 
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DUS 1580 -2: 2017, Gaming equipment — Part 2: Requirements for limited payout machines  
The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the draft Uganda standard; DUS 1580 -2: 
2017, Gaming equipment — Part 2: Requirements for limited payout machines; n otified in 
G/TBT/N/UGA/782 entered into force on 20 September 2019.  The standard, US 1580 -2:2017, 
Gaming equipment — Part 2: Requirements for limited payout machines, can be obtained online 
through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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G/TBT/N/UGA/922/Add.1  
4 mars 2020 
(20-1646) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 3 mars 2020, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
l'Ouganda . 
 
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DUS 2027 :2018, Abats comestibles - Spécifications, première édition  
L'objet du présent addendum est d'informer les Membres de l'OMC que le projet de Norme 
ougandaise DUS 2027:2018 (Abats comestibles - Spécifications, première édition)  qui a fait l'objet 
de la notification G/TBT/N/UGA/922 a été adopté le 10 décembre 2 019. La Norme adoptée , 
US 2027:2019 (Abats comestibles - Spécifications, première édition) , peut être achetée en ligne 
via le lien suivant : https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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G/SPS/N/CHN/1174  
 
4 November 2020  
(20-7809) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
1. Notifying Member:  CHINA  
If applicable, name of local government involved:   
2. Agency responsible:  National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China 
(NHC)  
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national 
schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, 
where applicable):  Food additive ε-Polylysine  
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable : 
[X] All trading partners   
[ ] Specific regions or countries:   
5. Title of the notified document:  National Food Safety Standard of the P.R.C.: Food 
Additive ε -Polylysine . Language(s):  Chinese . Number of pages:  6 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/CHN/20_6717_00_x.pdf  
6. Description of content:  This standard is applicable to the food additive ε -Polylysine 
which is prepared by aerobic fermentation of the Streptomyces albulus  from yeast extract 
or other nitrogen -containing substances. It specifies the technical requirements and 
testing methods for  food additive ε -Polylysine.  
7. Objective and rationale: [X]  food safety, [  ] animal health, [  ] plant protection, 
[ ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [  ] protect territory from 
other damage from pests.   
8. Is there a relevant internati onal standard? If so, identify the standard:  
[ ] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g.  title or serial number of Codex 
standard or related text) :  
[ ] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g.  Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter number) :  
[ ] International Plant Protection Convention (e.g.  ISPM number) :  
[X] None  
Does this proposed regulation conform to the relevant international standard?  
[ ] Yes   [  ] No 
If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:   
9. Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:   G/SPS/N/CHN/1174  
 
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  10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) : To be determined.  
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) : To be determined.  
11. Proposed date of entry into force: [  ] Six months from date of publication , 
and/or  (dd/mm/yy) : To be determined.  
[ ] Trade facilitating measure   
12. Final date for comments: [X]  Sixty days from the date of circulation of the 
notification and/or (dd/mm/yy) : 3 January 2021  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [  ] National Notification 
Authority, [X]  National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address 
(if ava ilable) of other body:   
13. Text(s) available from: [  ] National Notification Authority, [X]  National Enquiry 
Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:
G/TBT/N/THA/687/Add.1  
14 de julio de 2023 
(23-4768) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 13 de julio de 2023 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Tailandia . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Título : The Ministerial Regulation on Light Duty Compression Ignition Engine Vehicles : Safety 
Requirements ; Emission from Engine, Level 8 (Reglamento Ministerial relativo a los Vehículos Ligeros 
con Motores de Compresión : Requisitos de seguridad ; Emisiones del motor, nivel 8) ( TIS 3018 -
2563(2020)), de 2566  e.b. (2023).  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[X] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha : 29 de junio de 2023  
[X] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha : 3 de julio de 2023  
[X] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha : 1 de enero de 2024  
[X] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
https://members.wto.or g/crnattachments/2023/TBT/THA/final_measure/23_11003_00
_x.pdf  
[ ] 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 p uede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
Descripción : Se distribuye el presente addendum  para hacer saber que en el Reglamento Ministerial 
se exige que los vehículos de motor se ajusten a la norma sobre los vehículos ligeros con motores 
de compresión : requisitos de seguridad ; emisiones del motor, nivel 8 ( TIS 3018 -2563(2020)) . El 
Reglamento n otificado entrará en vigor el 1 de enero de 2024 . 
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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/TPKM/508/Add.1  
6 février  2023 
(23-0820) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 6 février 2 023, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Territoire douanier distinct de Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Titre : Amendments to the legal inspection requirements for electric storage tank water heaters 
(Modification des prescriptions relatives à l'inspection légale des chauffe -eau électriques à 
accumulation)  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[X] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date: 4 février 2 023 
[X] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date: 4 février 2 023 
[X] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date: 1 juillet 2 025 
[X] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/202 3/TBT/TPKM/final_measure/23_0953_0
0_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/TPKM/final_measure/23_0953_0
0_x.pdf  
[ ] 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:  
 
Teneur : Le Territoire douanier distinct de Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen  et Matsu annonce que la 
Modification des prescriptions relatives à l'inspection légale des chauffe -eau électriques à 
 
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/TPKM/508/Add.1  
- 2 - 
  accumulation, notifiée au moyen du document G/TBT/N/TPKM/508 le 2 4 octobre 2 022, a été 
promulguée le 4 février 2 023 et entrera en vigueur le 1er juillet 2 025. 
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G/ADP/N/357/CRI  
6 octobre  2021 
(21-7525) Page: 1/2 
Comité des pratiques antidumping  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
RAPPORT SEMESTRIEL AU TITRE  DE L'ARTI CLE 16 .4 DE L'ACCORD  
COSTA  RICA1 
On trouvera ci -joint le rapport semestriel présenté par le Costa Rica  pour la période du 1er janvier  
au 30 juin 2021. 
 
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1 Adresse du site Web où les rapports publiés sur les enquêtes sont disponibles: 
https://www.meic.go.cr/web/169/defensa -comercial/resoluciones -finales.php . G/ADP/N/357/CRI  
- 2 - 
  ANNEXES  
MESURES ANTIDUMPING DÉFINITIVES EN VIGUEUR  
AU 30 JUIN 2021 
Pays/  
territoire 
douanier  Produit, numéro 
d'identification de 
l'enquête  Mesure(s)  Date d'imposition  
initiale ; référence  
de la publication  Date(s) de 
prorogation ; 
référence(s) de  
la publication  
Brésil  Sucre blanc en cristaux, non 
raffiné ; 
001-2015 Droits  28/03/2017 
Journal officiel  
(La Gaceta ) n° 49 du  
09/03/2017 - 
 
 
DEMANDES DE REMBOURSEMENT PRÉSENTÉES AU TITRE DE  L'ARTICLE 9.3  
PENDANT LA PÉRIODE ALLANT  DU 1ER JANVIER  AU 30 JUIN 2021  
Pays/territoire 
douanier  Produit, numéro 
d'identification de 
l'enquête  Date initiale 
d'entrée en 
vigueur ; date de la 
prorogation la plus 
récente  Nombre de 
demandes de 
remboursement 
reçues  Nombre de 
réexamens aux fins 
du remboursement 
commencés, 
achevés  
Néant 
 
 
SUPPRESSION DE MESURES PENDANT LA PÉRIODE ALLANT  
DU 1ER JANVIER  AU 30 JUIN 2021  
Pays/territoire 
douanier  Produit, numéro d'identification 
de l'enquête  Date de suppression  Raison de la 
suppression  
Néant 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/CHL/557/Add.1  
10 January  2022 
(22-0225) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 1 0 January 2 022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Chile. 
 
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Title: Draft analysis and/or test protocol for polyethylene union valves for gaseous fuel distribution 
networks  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:  
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 5 January 2 022 
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 31 March 2 023 
[X] Text of final measure available from1: 
https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2022/01/05/43144/01/2067345
.pdf 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/TBT/CHL/final_measure/22_0264_00
_s.pdf  
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:  
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from:1 
New deadline for comments (if applicable):  
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from:1 
[ ] Other:  
 
 
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/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be 
obtained.  G/TBT/N/CHL/557/Add.1  
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  Description : In connection with draft safety analysis and/or test protocol PC No. 61/4:2021, the 
Republic of Chile hereby advises that this text was published in the Official Journal on 5 December 
2021 through Exempt Resolution No. 8733 of 7 December 2 021 of the Ministr y of Energy/Electricity 
and Fuel Board (SEC), and that it will enter into force on 3 1 March 2 023. 
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COMUNICADO  
DE PRENSA  
ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA  
Alemania  dona EUR 150.000 para intensificar la participación de 
los países en desarrollo en el comercio agrícola  
El Gobierno del Alemania aportó EUR 150 .000 ( aproximadamente  CHF 160.000) en 2020 para 
ayudar a los países en desarrollo y los países menos adelantados (PMA) a cumplir las normas 
internacionales sobre inocuidad de los alimentos y sanidad animal y vegetal, con el fin de 
aumentar su acceso a los mercad os agropecuarios.  
 
La donación está destinada al Fondo para la Aplicación de Normas y el Fomento del Comercio 
(STDF ), una asociación mundial que ayuda a los países en desarrollo a mejorar  la inocuidad de lo s 
alimentos , la capacidad en materia de  salud animal y vegetal  y a cumplir las prescripciones 
sanitarias y fitosanitarias relativas al comercio, sobre la base de normas internacionales. El STDF 
contribuye a l crecimiento económico sostenible, la reducción d e la pobreza  y la seguridad 
alimentaria , y tiene su sede en la OMC. Los demás socios fundadores so n la Organización de las 
Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura , la Organización Mundial de Salud Animal 
(OIE), la Organización Mundial de la Salud  y el Grupo Banco Mundial . 
 
El Director General de la OMC, Roberto Azevêdo, dijo: " Con esta nueva donación, Alemania  
ayudará a los países en desarrollo  y a los PMA a ampliar su capacidad de comerciar, estableciendo 
así las bases para que sus agricultores puedan beneficiarse de nuevas oportunidades de comercio. 
Se agradece enormemente la generosidad sostenida de Alemania ". 
 
El Embajador de  Alemania ante la OMC, Michael Von Ungern -Sternberg, dijo : "Mediante sus 
actividades de creación de capacidad, el STDF ayuda a construir un importante puente entre los 
consumidores y los agricultores de los países en desarrollo. Nos complace contribuir a reducir la 
pobreza y a incrementar la inocuidad de los alimentos y los animales en todo el mundo ". 
 
Alemania ha donado CHF 2,7 millones (aproximadamente EUR 2,6  millones) a este fondo a lo largo 
de más de 15 años.  
 
 
FIN