PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/TFA/ W/82 
 
30 September 2022 
(22-7401) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 
TRADE FACILITATION AGREEMENT  
COMMUNICATION FROM BOTSWANA ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP OF LANDLOCKED DEVELOPING 
COUNTRIES  
The following communication , first submitted on 21 July 2022 , is being circulated at the request of 
the delegation of Botswana . 
 
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As a follow up to the conclusion of the Trade Facilitation Committee meeting held on 30 June 2022, 
Botswana on behalf of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) wishes to submit a 
revised request for a proposal to undertake a study on mapping transit corridors operating between 
landlocked developing countries (LLDCs ) and transit countries .  
 
The study on "Easing Trade Bottlenecks in LLDCs" carried out in 2021  found that promoting transit 
corridors and establishing efficient transit transport systems is important for the LLDCs as they can 
reduce time spent at borders and transport costs, while increasing reliability and predictability of 
transport for LLDCs.  
 
Unfortunately, while the transit corridor approach is currently touted, many of the existing trade 
corridors are not well understood. More information is needed on the implementation of agreed legal 
frameworks, transit rules and policies, and transport and trade facilitation measures.  
 
The proposed study would focus narrowly on the transit corridors. The study should map corridors 
in regions with LLDCs with a view to identifying  the key corridors that  serve the LLDCs and analyze 
key barriers facing LLDCs in time -and cost -efficient transp ortation and transit.  The study should 
analyze the extent to which the TFA provisions have been implemented on existing corridors and 
the extent to which they have enhanced trade facilitation for the LLDCs with a view to understanding 
what further reforms  or changes in access to transportation, logistics, and transit would be most 
beneficial to enhancing the competitiveness of LLDCs.  
 
The LLDCs request the Trade Facilitation Committee to instruct the Secretariat to undertake a 
Membership (LLDC ) led study, partnering with relevant organisations as required, to conduct a 
follow -up study on trade corridors operating between LLDCs and transit countries.  
 
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G/TBT/N/BDI/181  
G/TBT/N/RWA/572  
G/TBT/N/TZA/669  
G/TBT/N/UGA/1503  
 
23 de noviembre  de 2021 
(21-8810) 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 : BURUNDI, RWANDA, TANZANÍA, UGANDA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable:  
Uganda National Bureau of Standards  (Oficina Nacional de Normas de Uganda)  
Plot 2 -12 ByPass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park  
P.O. Box 6329  
Kampala (Uganda)  
Teléfono : +(256) 4 1733 3250/1/2  
Fax: +(256) 4 1428 6123  
Correo  electrónico: info@unbs.go.ug  
Sitio web: https://www.unbs.go.ug  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, 
en caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10 .1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 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 proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : cremalleras, cierres relámpago ; (SA: 9607.19) ; 
(ICS: 61.040).  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Proyecto de 
Norma de África Oriental D EAS 260 :2021, Zippers (zips) - Glossary of terms  (Cremalleras 
(cierres relámpago) . Glosario de términos), 2ª edición . Documento en inglés (18 
páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : El Proyecto de Norma de África Oriental notificado abarca 
los términos o acepciones empleados en la industria de las cremalleras (también 
denominadas "cierres relámpago").  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los 
problemas urgentes : información al consumidor y etiquetado ; prevención de prácticas 
que puedan inducir a error y protección de los consumidores ; protección de la salud  o 
seguridad humanas ; requisitos de calidad ; armonización.  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
EAS 260 :2007, Zippers - Glossary of terms . G/TBT/N/BDI/181 • G/TBT/N/RWA/572 • G/TBT/N/TZA/669 • G/TBT/N/UGA/1503  
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  9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : No se ha determinado.  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : No se ha determinado.  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación  
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:  
Uganda National Bureau of Standards  (Oficina Nacional de Normas de Uganda)  
Plot 2 -12 ByPass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park  
P.O. Box 6329  
Kampala (Uganda)  
Teléfono : +(256) 4 1733 3250/1/2  
Fax: +(256) 4 1 428 6123  
Correo electrónico: info@unbs.go.ug  
Sitio web: https://www.unbs.go.ug  
https://membe rs.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/UGA/21_7269_00_e.pdf
WT/MIN(24)/ST/46/Add.2  
 
26 February  2024 
(24-1531) Page: 1/1 
Ministerial Conference  
Thirteenth Session  
Abu Dhabi, 26 -29 February 2024  Original: English  
 
 
STATEMENT BY H.E. MR NOBUHIDE TAKEMURA  
STATE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES  
JAPAN 
Addendum  
On agriculture, it has become an issue around the world to build sustainable and resilient agriculture 
and food systems and Japan, as one of the world 's largest net food importers , believes the WTO 
should play an important role in ensuring the global food security.  
 
In order to make the agriculture trade rules function better under the WTO 's multilateral trading 
system, Japan w ill engage in the discussions constructively to achieve comprehensive and balanced 
outcomes at MC13, which include such elements as improving transparency and predictability of 
export restrictions.  
 
On fisheries, it is absolutely important to conduct susta inable  fisheries while properly managing 
fisheries resources, in order to meet the growing global demand for fish and fishery products.  
 
Therefore, Japan continues to positively participate in the second wave negotiations on fisheries 
subsidies, with a vi ew to encouraging proper management of fisheries resources throughout the 
world.  
 
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G/TBT/N/MWI/43  
19 avril 2021 
(21-3230) 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 : MALAWI  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):  
2. Organisme responsable : Malawi Bureau of Standards  (Bureau de normalisation du 
Malawi)  
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 concernant la 
notification doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent 
de l'organisme susmentionné:  
The Director General  (Directeur général)  
Malawi Bureau of Standards  (Bureau de normalisation du Malawi)  
P.O Box 946  
Blantyre  
Malawi 
Téléphone : +265 1 870 488  
Fax: +265 1 870 756  
Courrier électronique: mbs@mbsmw.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) : (SH: 0714); (ICS: 67.080)  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : DMS 1604:2020 . Fresh 
sweet potatoes - Specification  (Patates douces à l'état frais - Spécifications), première 
édition, 5 pages, en anglais.  
6. Teneur : Le projet de norme malawienne notifié établit les exigences et les méthodes 
d'échantillonnage et d'essai applicables au x patates douces [ Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] 
à l'état frais destinées à être fournies à l'état frais, conditionnées ou en vrac, pour la 
consommation humaine.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant : Information des consommateurs, étiquetage ; prévention des pratiques de 
nature à induire en erreur et protection des consommateurs ; protection de la santé ou de 
la sécurité des personnes ; exigences en matière de qualité . 
8. Documents pertinents:  
1. MS 19: Labelling of prepacked foods - General standard ; 
2. MS 237: Food additives - General standard ; G/TBT/N/MWI/43  
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  3. MS 302: Contaminants and toxins in foods - General standard ; 
4. MS 1611: Production and handling of sweet potatoes - Code of practice ; et 
5. MS 1520: Fresh fruits and vegetables - Sampling . 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : à déterminer  
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : à déterminer  
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations : 12 avril 2021 
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:  
The Director General  
Malawi Bureau of Standards  
P.O Box 946  
Blantyre  
Malawi  
Téléphone : +265 1 870 488  
Fax: +265 1 870 756  
Courrier électronique: mbs@mbsmw.org
WT/COMTD /RTA15/N/1/Add.54/Suppl.17  
11 February 2022  
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Committee on Trade and Development  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION  
OF A REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENT  
Supplement  
AAP.CE 55.2 to Appendix IV (Articles 7 and 8 of the TM80)  
1. Member(s) notifying: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay  
2. Date of notification: 13 September  2013 
3. Notification pursuant to:  
[ X ] Paragraph 14 of the Transparency Mechanism for Regional Trade Agreements 
(WT/L/671)  
4. Changes affect : 
[ X ] goods  
[    ] services  
[    ] both  
5. Original RTA being modified: TM80  
6. WTO document reference of original notification of  RTA:  
L/5342 - WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1 - WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1/Add.54  
7. Parties to the Agreement: Mexico and Uruguay  
8. Date of adoption: 21 December  2010 
9. Date(s) of entry into force/provisional application: 1 January  2011 
10. Brief description of changes:  
AAP.CE 55.2 to Appendix IV (Articles 7 and 8 of the TM80)  
Additional Protocol No.  2 to Appendix IV of Partial Scope Economic Complementarity 
Agreement No.  55 (AAP.CE 55.1 to Appendix IV) establishes import quotas with a tariff of 
0% for certain products.  
11. Text and related schedules, annexes and protocols are:  
[    ] submitted to the WTO Secretariat (electronic format)  
[ X ] available from the following official Internet link(s):  
https://www2.aladi.org/nsfaladi/textacdos.nsf/800d239280151 ad283257d8000551d1f/e6
9d1017a335b50903257841005223ab?OpenDocument
G/TBT/N/USA/1510/Add.2  
10 February 2020  
(20-1042) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 10 February 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America . 
 
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TITLE: Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2020 and Biomass -Based Diesel Volume 
for 202 1 and Other Changes  
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  
ACTION: Final rule  
SUMMARY: Under section 211 of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 
required to set renewable fuel percentage standards every year. This action e stablishes the annual 
percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass -based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total 
renewable fuel that apply to gasoline and diesel transportation fuel produced or imported in the 
year 2020. Relying on statutory waiver aut hority that is available when the projected cellulosic 
biofuel production volume is less than the applicable volume specified in the statute, EPA is 
establishing volume requirements for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel 
that ar e below the statutory volume targets. We are also establishing the applicable volume of 
biomass -based diesel for 2021. In addition, we are finalizing changes to the percentage standard 
calculations to account for volumes of gasoline and diesel we project w ill be exempted from the 
renewable volume obligations. Finally, this action finalizes several regulatory changes to the 
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program including new pathways, flexibilities for regulated parties, 
and clarifications of existing regula tions.  
The docket folder on Regulations.gov provides access to primary and supporting documents for 
this rulemaking as well as the comments received:  
https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA -HQ-OAR-2019-0136 
This final rule is effective on 6 April 2020.  
https://www .govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-02-06/html/2020 -00431.htm  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-02-06/pdf/2020 -00431.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/USA/20_1092_00_e.pdf  
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WT/DS5 47/10 
10 de septiembre  de 2019 
(19-5791) Página: 1/1 
 Original:  inglés  
 
  
ESTADOS UNIDOS - DETERMINADAS MEDIDA S RELATIVAS  
A LOS PRODUCTOS DE A CERO Y ALUMINIO  
COMUNICACIÓN DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 4 de septiembre  de 2019, dirigida al Presidente  del Órgano de 
Solución de Diferencias (OSD), se distribuye de conformidad con el párrafo 9 del artículo  12 del 
Entendimiento sobre Solución de Diferencias (ESD).  
 
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El párrafo 8 del artículo 12 del Entendimiento relativo a las normas y pro cedimientos por los que se 
rige la solución de diferencias (ESD) prevé que el plazo en que un grupo especial llevará a cabo su 
examen, desde la fecha en que se haya convenido en su composición y su mandato hasta la fecha 
en que se dé traslado del informe d efinitivo a las partes en la diferencia, no excederá, por regla 
general, de seis meses.  
En virtud del párrafo 9 del artículo 12 del ESD, cuando un grupo especial considere que no puede 
emitir su informe dentro de un plazo de seis meses, informará de ello a l Órgano de Solución de 
Diferencias (OSD) por escrito indicando las razones, y facilitará al mismo tiempo una estimación del 
plazo en que emitirá su informe.  
El Grupo Especial encargado de examinar el asunto Estados Unidos - Determinadas medidas relativas 
a los productos de acero y alumini o (India) (DS547) fue establecido por el OSD el 4 de diciembre  
de 2018 y quedó integrado el  25 de enero  de 2019. 
Debido a la complejidad de las cuestiones sometidas al Grupo Especial , y habida cuenta de que se 
ha designado a las mismas tres personas para que actúen como integrantes en diversos 
procedimientos,  el Grupo Especial estima que dará traslado de su informe definitivo a las partes 
como muy pronto en  otoño  de 2020. 
El informe es tará a disposición del público una vez haya sido distribuido a los Miembros en los tres  
idiomas de trabajo de la OMC . La fecha de distribución depende de la finalización de la traducción, 
por lo que en este momento el Grupo Especial no está en condiciones de facilitar una fecha estimada 
de distribución.  
Le agradecería que tuviera a bien disponer la distribución de la presente carta al OSD.  
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G/SCM/Q2/EU/89  
25 de enero  de 2023 
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Comité de Subvenciones y  
Medidas Compensatorias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
SUBVENCIONES  
RESPUESTAS A LAS PREGUNTAS1 FORMULADAS POR AUSTRALIA EN RELACIÓN CON LA  
NOTIFICACIÓN NUEVA Y COMPLETA DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA (PORTUGAL)2 
La siguiente comunicación, fechada y recibida el  25 de enero de 2023, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de la Unión Europea . 
 
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Pregunta 1  
¿Podría la Unión Europea indicar si Portugal destina alguna financiación al sector de la 
pesca —particularmente la pesca de captura marina —, incluido, aunque 
no exclusivamente, el Fondo Europeo Marítimo y de Pesca (FEMP) ? En caso afirmativo, 
¿podría la Uni ón Europea facilitar más detalles y precisar la cuantía total?  
Respuesta  
La pregunta formulada por Australia a la UE en el documento G/SCM/Q2/EU/59, de fecha 
29 de enero de 2020, ha sido respondida ampliamente en la notificación complementaria de la UE 
que figura en el documento G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.22/Suppl.1 - G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.22/Suppl.1, 
de fecha 24 de enero de 2023.  
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1 G/SCM/Q2/EU/59.  
2 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.22.
G/TBT/N/CHN/1794  
9 February 2024  
(24-1138) 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:  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 [  ], 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):  all toys 
(HS code(s): 95); (ICS code(s): 97.200.50)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  National 
Standard of the P.R.C., Safety of Toys - Part 1: Basic code; (19 page(s), in Chinese)  
6. Description of content:  This document specifies basic safety requirements for toys, 
including mechanical and physical properties, explosion and flammability properties, 
chemical properties, electrical properties, hygiene requirements, radiation properties, and 
labeling requirements.  
This document applies to all toys (including trial and free gifts), which are any products 
or materials designed or clearly intended for use in play b y children under 14 years of 
age, as well as to products intended for use by children under 14 years of age that are 
not specifically designed for play but have play values.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:   
- 
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  36 months after approval  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/CHN/1794  
 
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  11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center  of the People's Republic of China  
Tel：+86 10 57954633/ 57954627  
E_mail: tbt@customs.gov.cn  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/TBT/CHN/24_01339_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/TPKM/428/Add.1  
 
7 January 2021  
(21-0255) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  7 January 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu . 
 
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Title: Regulation for the Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of Coffee Leaves (Coffea arabica, 
Coffea canephora) as Food Ingredients  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 5 January 2021  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 5 January 2021  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 5 January 2021  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://consumer.fda.gov.tw/Law/Detail.aspx?n odeID=518&lang=1&lawid=784  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/TPKM/final_measure/21_0270_00
_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/TPKM/final_measure/21_0270_00
_x.pdf  
[  ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if me asure 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 Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu would like to 
notify that the ''Regulation for the Use Restriction and Labeling Requirement of Coffee Leaves (Coffea 
arabica, Coffea canephora) as Food Ingredients,'' as per G/TBT/N/TPKM/4 28 on 31 August 2020, 
was promulgated on 5  January 2021 and came into effect on the same day.  
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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/UGA/1020/Add.2  
 
15 December 2021  
(21-9394) 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 . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title: DUS 2121:2019, Dark sweet and Black strap molasses — Specification, 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 2121:2019, Dark sweet and Black strap molasses — Specification, First Edition; notified in 
G/TBT/N/UGA/1020 and  G/TBT/N/UGA/1020/Add.1 entered into force on 10 September  2021. The 
Uganda Standard, US 2121:2020, Dark sweet and Black strap molasses — 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.
WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1/Add.7 8/Supp l.1 
17 de febrero de 2022  
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Comité de Comercio y Desarrollo  Original:  español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN DE LOS CAMBIOS QUE AFECTAN LA APLICACIÓN DE UN  
ACUERDO COMERCIAL REGIONAL  
Suplemento  
AAR.OTC  8 (Art. 6 del TM80)   
Protocolo de Adhesión  
1 Miembro(s) que notifica(n): Argentina, Brasil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, 
México, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela.  
2 Fecha de la notificación: 14 de noviembre de  2013 
3 Notificación hecha en virtud del:  
[ X ]  párrafo 14 del Mecanismo de Transparencia para los Acuerdos Comerciales 
Regionales (WT/L/671)  
4 Los cambios afectan a:  
[ X ] las mercancías  
[    ] los servicios  
[    ] ambos  
5 ACR inicial que se modifica: TM80  
6 Referencia del documento de la OMC  correspondiente a la notificación inicial del 
ACR:  
L/5342  - WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1 - WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1/ Add.78 
7 Partes en el Acuerdo: Argentina, Brasil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, México, 
Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela.  
8 Fecha de adopción: 2 de febrero de  2012 
9 Fecha(s) de entrada en vigor /aplicación provisional: 3 de mayo de  2012 
10 Breve descripción de los cambios:  
AAR.OTC  8 (Artículo 6 del TM80)  
El Protocolo de Adhesión al Acuerdo de Alcance Regional Nº 8 - Obstáculos Técnicos al 
Comercio (AAR.OTC  8) dispone que Panamá a sume todos los compromisos del Acuerdo en 
virtud de su adhesión al TM80.  
11 El texto y las listas, anexos y protocolos conexos:  
(    ) Se envían a la Secretaría de la OMC (formato electrónico).  
( X ) Se pueden consultar en los siguientes enlaces oficiales de Internet:  
https://www2.aladi.org/nsfaladi/textacdos.nsf/648a87b77c9603570325749000763a7a/5b
2ac1c9ab19c 26503256acb006a72ba?OpenDocument
G/TBT/N/USA/1638/Add.2/Corr.1  
22 January  2021 
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum  
The following communication, dated 22 January 2021, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America . 
 
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Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Clothes Washers and Clothes 
Dryers  
Energy Conservation Program: Establishment of New Product Classes for Residential Clothes 
Washers and Consumer Clothes Dryers; Correction  
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy  
ACTION: Final rule; correction  
SUMMARY: On 16 December 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") published a final rule 
establishing separate product classes for top - loading consumer clothes washers and consumer 
clothes dryers that offer cycle times for a normal cycle of less than 30 minutes,  and for front - loading 
residential clothes washers that offer cycle times for a normal cycle of less than 45 minutes. This 
correction responds to specific comments submitted by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company 
("PG&E"), San Diego Gas and Electric ("SD G&E"), and Southern California Edison ("SCE") in response 
to DOE's notice of proposed rulemaking ("NOPR"), which were inadvertently omitted from the final 
rule. DOE has considered the comments and determined that in most instances, these comments 
raise iss ues substantially similar to those raised by other commenters that DOE previously 
considered and addressed in the final rule. To the extent these comments raise issues not explicitly 
addressed in the preamble of the final rule, DOE determined that the comm ents submitted by PG&E, 
SDG&E, and SCE do not alter any of the conclusions reached in support of the final rule and would 
not have resulted in an outcome different than as set forth in the final rule.  
Effective 15 January 2021.  
This final rule; correction and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1638  are 
identified by docket number EERE -2020-BT-STD-0001. The Docket Folder is available on 
Regulations.gov  at https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE -2020-BT-STD-0001, and provides 
access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also 
accessible from Regulations.gov  by searching the docket number.  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2021-01-19/html/2021 -00842.htm   
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2021-01-19/pdf/2021 -00842.pdf   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/USA/21_0607_00_e.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/BRA/1300/Add.1  
20 de diciembre  de 2022 
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 20 de diciembre de 2022 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación del Brasil . 
 
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Título : Technical requirements for the conformity assessment of flexible coaxial cables of 50 ohms 
or 75 ohms  (Requisitos técnicos para la evaluación de la conformidad de los cables coaxiales flexibles 
de 50 o 75 ohmios).  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[ ] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[X] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha : 24 de noviembre de 2022  
[X] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha : 24 de noviembre de 2022  
[X] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medi da definitiva1: 
https://informacoes.anatel.gov.br/legislacao/atos -de-certificacao -de-
produtos/2022/1766 -ato-14037  
[ ] Retiro o derogación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
Signatura pertinente, en el caso de que se vuelva a notificar la medida:  
[ ] Modificación del contenido o del ámbito de aplicación de la medida notificada e indicación 
de dónde se puede obtener el texto1: 
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):  
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
Descripción : La Consulta Pública Nº  3 de la ANATEL, de 14 de enero de 2022 , notificada 
anteriormente con la signatura G/TBT/N/BRA/1300, por la que se actualizan los requisitos técnicos 
para la evaluación de la conformidad de los cables coaxiales flexibles de 50 o 75 ohmios, se adoptó 
como Le y Nº 14.037, de 5 de octubre de 2022 . 
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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/JPN/677  
22 October 2020  
(20-7326) 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:  JAPAN   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  
Pharmaceutical Products (HS:30)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Establishment 
of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia Eighteenth edition (7 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  Ministry of Health and Labour and Welfare will abolish the 
Japanese Pharmacopoeia Seventeenth edition and establish Eighteenth edition under 
Paragraph 1 of Article 41 of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products 
Including Pharmaceutical s and Medical Devices, the Japanese Pharmacopoeia, 
Seventeenth edition are to be revised.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  To establish the Japanese Pharmacopoeia Eighteenth edition for the purpose 
of maintaining proper description and quality of drugs; Other  
8. Relevant documents:   
• The Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including 
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices.  
http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail/?ft=1&re=01&dn=1&co=01
&ia=03&ja=04&x=66&y=11&ky=%E5%8C%BB%E8%96%AC%E5%93%81%E3
%80%81%E5%8C%BB%E7%99%82%E6%A9%9F%E5%99%A8%E7%AD%89
%E3%81%AE%E5%93%81%E8%B3%AA%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E5%8A
%B9%E6%80%A7%E5%8F%8A%E3% 81%B3%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E6
%80%A7%E3%81%AE%E7%A2%BA%E4%BF%9D%E7%AD%89%E3%81%AB
%E9%96%A2%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B&page=11  
This amendment will be published in "KAMPO" (Official Gazette) when adopted.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  At the beginning of June 2021 (planned)  
Proposed date of entry into force:  At the beginning of June 2021 (planned)  G/TBT/N/JPN/677  
 
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  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:   
Japan Enquiry Point  
International Trade Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
Fax: (+81 3) 5501 8343  
E-mail: enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/JPN/20_6350_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/IND/239  
5 January 2023  
(23-0128) 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:  INDIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)  
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 abov e:  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 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):  Food 
Products  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Draft Food 
Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment 
Regulations, 2022; (32 page(s), in Hindi), (32 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of cont ent: The Draft Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Food 
Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2022 is related to 
standards for refractive index range for Palm, Superolin, Meat sausage, Dehydrated 
tarragon, Packaged drinking w ater (other than mineral water), Proprietary food, Indian 
mithais, Indian namkeens, Food colors, Appendix A and Appendix C.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Labelling requirements for Indian mithais and  Indian namkeens; Consumer 
information, labelling  
8. Relevant documents:   
Draft available in Hindi and English.  
https://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Draft_Notification_Food_Products_03_11_2
022.pdf  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  Yet to be decided  
Proposed date of entry into force:  Yet to be decided  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/IND/239  
 
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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:   
Website of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, http://www.fssai.gov.in  
Mr. P. Karthikeyan  
Joint Director  
SPS Enquiry Point,  
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSS AI) 
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road  
New Delhi -110002, India  
Tel: +(011) 23237419  
Fax: +(011) 23220994  
Email: spstbt.enqpt@fssai.gov.in  
Website: http://www.fssai.gov.in/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/IND/23_0178_00_x.pdf
WT/REG39/N/1  
S/C/N/6/Add.1  
1 March  2021 
(21-1757) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Regional Trade Agreements  
Council for Trade in Services  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  OF CHANGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION  
OF A REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENT  
 
1. Member(s) notifying:  European Union   
2. Date of notification:  25 February 2021  
3. Notification pursuant to:  
[X] Paragraph 14 of the Transparency Mechanism for Regional Trade  
Agreements (WT/L/671)  
4. Changes affect:  
[  ] goods  
[  ] services  
[X] both 
5. Original RTA being modified:  the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the 
Functioning of t he European Union , as the versions currently in force of an RTA carrying 
different names before 1 December 2009 , as well as the Treaty E stablishing the European 
Atomic Energy Community .  
6. WTO document reference of original notification of RTA :   
L/626 of 24 April 1957 , L/3677 of 7 March 1972 , S/C/N/6 of 1 0 November 1995   
7. Parties to the Agreement:   
The Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of 
Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic 
Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of 
Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 
the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Mal ta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the 
Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the 
Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden 
and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and  Northern Ireland . 
8. Date of adoption: 30 January 2020  
9. Date(s) of entry into Force /provisional -application : 1 January 2021  WT/REG39/N/1 • S/C/N/6/A dd.1 
 
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  10. Brief description of the changes : The Treat y on European Union and the Treaty on the 
Functioning of the European Union as well as the Treaty E stablishing the European Atomic 
Energy Community  cease d to apply to the United Kingdom  of Great Britain and Northern 
Ireland pursuant to Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union . This hap pened with 
the date of effectiveness of 1 February  2020, but a transition period lasted  until 
31 December 2020. On this basis, the internal market of the European Union , which 
includes the free movement of goods and the free movement of services, no longer  
includes the United Kingdom  after 31 December 2020 . Northern Ireland  and the Sovereign 
Base Areas in Cyprus , however , remain included in certain respects . 
11. Text and related schedules, annexes and protocols are:  
[  ] submitted to the WTO Secretariat (electronic format)  
[X] available from the following official Internet link(s):  
https://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?qid=1580206007232&uri=CELEX%3A12019W/TXT%2802%29
G/AG/N/COL/70  
17 mai 2021 
(21-4080) Page: 1/1 
Comité de l'agriculture  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La communication ci -après, datée du  12 mai 2021, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
la Colombi e. La notifica tion concerne le recours à la clause de sauvegarde spéciale  (tableau  MA.5 ) 
pendant l 'année  civile 2019. 
 
_______________  
 
 
Conformément aux dispositions en matière de notification concernant la clause de sauvegarde 
spéciale visée à l 'article  5 de l'Accord sur l 'agriculture, la Colombie fait savoir que, pendant 
l'année  2019, elle n 'a appliqué aucune mesure de  sauvegarde spéciale fondée sur les prix ou le 
volume . 
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G/AG/N/AUS/ 160 
29 de abril de 2024  
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Comité de Agricultura  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 26 de abril de 2024 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Australia . La notificación, correspondiente al ejercicio financiero 2022/2023, se refiere a las 
importaciones sujetas a contingentes arancelarios ( cuadro MA.2 ). 
 
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  G/AG/N/AUS/1 60 
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Cuadro MA.2  
ACCESO A LOS MERCADOS: AUSTRALIA  
PERÍODO DE NOTIFICACIÓN : EJERCICIO FINANCIERO COMPRENDIDO  
ENTRE EL 1 DE JULIO DE 2022 Y EL 30 DE JUNIO DE 2023 
Listas relativas a los compromisos sobre contingentes arancelarios y de otro tipo  
TQ ID  Designación de 
los productos  Número de la(s) partida(s) 
arancelaria(s) correspondiente(s) 
a la designación de los productos  No 
abierto  Período de notificación  Unidad  Cuantía del contingente 
arancelario en el período  Importaciones 
efectuadas dentro 
del contingente 
durante el período  Tasa de 
utilización  
 
((4/3)*100)  Nota  
(sobre la base de la 
Sección  I-B (o I-A) de la 
Parte I de la Lista)  (de la Sección I -B (o I -A) de  
la Parte I de la Lista)  Tipo Del Al 
1 2   3 4 5 
AUSQ001  Queso  040610, 040620,  
040630, 040640,  
040690   
 
 Ejercicio 
financiero  1-7-2022 30-6-2023 t 11.500  11.383  99%  
AUSQ002  Tabaco en rama o 
sin elaborar  240110, 240120,  
240130   
 
 Ejercicio 
financiero  1-7-2022 30-6-2023 t 11.184    1) 
1) AUSQ002 : Australia no ha aplicado el contingente arancelario del tabaco en rama o sin elaborar desde el 1 de enero de 1995. E l tipo del derecho de aduanas fijado para 
todas las importaciones de los productos clasificados en la partida 2401 del SA se ha fijado en  cero. Las Fuerzas de Seguridad Fronteriza de Australia recaudan en  la 
frontera un derecho equivalente al impuesto especial al consumo sobre las importaciones de tabaco en rama o sin elaborar a fi n de garantizar el trato uniforme de  los 
productos importados  y los productos nacionales en el mercado australiano . Sírvanse consultar los avisos del Servicio de Aduanas de Australia 
(https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support/noti ces/australian -customs -notices ) a fin de obtener más información sobre los derechos equivalentes al impuesto especial al  
consumo más recientes.  
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G/TBT/N/BDI/135/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/KEN/1117/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/RWA/514/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/TZA/624/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/UGA/1376/Add.1  
 
14 March 2023  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  14 March 2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title:  DEAS 56: 2021, Fresh mushrooms — Specification, 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, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would like to inform WTO Members 
that the Draft East African Standard; DEAS 56: 2021, Fresh mushrooms — Specification, Second 
Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/BDI/135, G/TBT/N/KEN/1117, G/TBT/N/RWA/514, G/TBT/N/TZA/624 
and G/TBT/N/UGA/1376 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.
WT/DS551/13  
G/L/1246/Add.1  
G/SG/D56/1/Add.1  
 
3 June 2019  
(19-3746) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS  
NOTIFICATION OF A MU TUALLY AGREED SOLUTI ON 
The following communication, dated 28 May 2019, from the delegation of the United States  and the 
delegation of Mexico  to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to 
Article  3.6 of the DSU.  
 
_______________  
 
 
In accordance with Article 3.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the 
Settlement of Disputes  ("DSU"), the United St ates and Mexico wish to notify the DSB that they have 
reached a mutually agreed solution to the matter raised by Mexico in  United States – Certain 
Measures on Steel and Aluminum Products  (WT/DS551).  
 
Pursuant to an understanding between the parties, the Un ited States has eliminated certain duties 
on steel and aluminum products from Mexico.1 
 
We would ask you to circulate this notification to the relevant Councils and Committees, as well as 
to the DSB.  
 
 
 
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1 Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States (dated May 19, 2019) and 
Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States (dated May 19, 2019).
G/SPS/N/BRA/2015/Add.1  
 
2 June 2022  
(22-4210) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 1 June 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Brazil . 
 
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Ministerial Ordinance SDA No. 582, of 27 May 2022  - Establishes phytosanitary requirements for 
ryegrass seeds ( Lolium multiflorum  and Lolium perenne ) produced in the United States of America  
Establish es phytosanitary requirements for the importation of seeds (Category 4) of ryegrass 
(Lolium  multiflorum  and Lolium perenne ) produced in the United States of America.  
https://in.gov.br/web/dou/ -/portaria -sda-n-582-de-27-de-maio-de-2022-404391997  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/SPS/BRA/22_3897_00_x.pdf  
This addendum concerns a:  
[ ] Modification of final date for comments  
[X] Notification of  adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation  
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation  
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation  
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force  
[ ] Other:  
Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified measure 
in terms of products and/or potentially affected Members, a new deadline for receipt of 
comments should be provided, normally of at least 60 cale ndar days. Under other 
circumstances, such as extension of originally announced final date for comments, the 
comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/y y): Not applicable  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [  ] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other 
body:  
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply  
Secretariat of Trade and International Relations  
E-mail: sps@agro.gov.br  
Text(s) available from: []  National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply  
Secretariat of Trade and International Relations  
E-mail: sps@agro.gov.br  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/1571  
26 January 2024  
(24-0569) 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:  KENYA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Kenya Bureau of Standards  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
Kenya Bureau of Standar ds 
P.O. Box: 54974 -00200, Nairobi, Kenya  
Telephone: + (254) 020 605490, 605506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/609665  
E-mail: info@kebs.org ; Website: http://www.kebs.org  
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 addit ion, where applicable):  Food 
products in general (ICS code(s): 67.040)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  KS 2993: 2023 
Raw walnut kernels — Specification; (12 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This Draft Ke nya Standard specifies requirements, methods of 
sampling and test for raw walnut kernels obtained from walnut tree (Juglans regia L 
intended for human consumption.  
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; Quality requirements; 
Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade  
8. Relevant documents:   
UNECE STANDARD DPP -02 Walnut kernels published by the United Nations, New York, 
and Geneva,2019.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  June 2024  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  
10. Final date for comments:  26 March 2024  G/TBT/N/KEN/1571  
 
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  11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Kenya Bureau of Standards  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point  
P.O. Box: 54974 -00200, Nairobi, Kenya  
Telephone: + (254) 020 605490, 60 5506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/609665  
E-mail: info@kebs.org ; Website: http://www.kebs.org  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/TBT/KEN/24_00724_00_e.pdf