PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/TBT/N/USA/1049/Rev.1/Add.1  
12 March 2020  
(20-1940) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 12 March 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America .  
 
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TITLE: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revisions to the Refrigerant Management Program's 
Extension to Substitutes  
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  
ACTION: Final rule  
SUMMARY: The Clean Air Act prohibits knowingly venting or releasing ozone -depleting and 
substitute refrigerants in the course of main taining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of appliances 
or industrial process refrigeration. In 2016, the EPA amended the regulatory refrigerant 
management requirements and extended requirements that previously applied only to refrigerants 
containing an ozone -depleting substance to substitute refrigerants that are subject to the venting 
prohibition (i.e., those that have not been exempted from that prohibition) such as 
hydrofluorocarbons. Based on changes to the legal interpretation that supported that 20 16 rule, 
this action revises some of those requirements - specifically, the appliance maintenance and leak 
repair provisions - so they apply only to equipment using refrigerant containing an ozone -depleting 
substance.  
This final rule is effective on 10 Apr il 2020.  
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/d ocket?D=EPA -HQ-OAR-2017-0629  
Additional information available from the EPA on its website at https://www.epa.gov/section608  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-03-11/html/2020 -04773.htm   
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2020-03-11/pdf/2020 -04773.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/USA/20_1894_00_e.pdf  
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G/SPS/N/JPN/662/Add.1  
 
3 April 2020  
(20-2682) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 2 April 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Japan . 
 
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Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation 
Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards, final rule).  
The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Bromofenofos notified in G/SPS/N/JPN/662 (dated 
31 July 2019) were adopted and published on 31 October 2019. The spec ified MRLs are available as 
below.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/JPN/20_2347_00_e.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 sc ope 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 calendar days. Under other 
circumstances, such as extension of originally announced fin al 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/yy) :  
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:  
Text(s) available from: [  ] National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of o ther body:  
Japan Enquiry Point International Trade Division  
Economic Affairs Bureau  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
Fax: +(813) 5501 8343  
E-mail: enquiry@mofa.go.jp   
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G/TBT/N/BRA/907/Add.11  
20 de septiembre  de 2021 
(21-6957) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 20 de septiembre de 2021 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación del Brasil . 
 
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Título : Revocation of items concerning the risk classification of economic activities associated with 
the acts of release - Inmetro  (Derogación de puntos relativos a la clasificación del riesgo de las 
actividades económicas relacionadas con los actos de liberación - INMETRO).  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[ ] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[X] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha : 16 de septiembre de 2021 
[X] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha : 1 de octubre de 2021 
[X] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
https://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/ -/portaria -n-377-de-14-de-setembro -de-2021-
345136102  http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002833.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 puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
Descripción : El Instituto Nacional de Metrología, Calidad y Tecnología (INMETRO) publicó la Orden 
Nº 377, de 14 de septiembre de 2021 , por la que se consolida el reglamento técnico de calidad y los 
requisitos de evaluación de la conformidad para los televisores.  
 
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/BRA/907/Add.11  
- 2 - 
  A parti r del 1 de octubre de 2021 , la Orden Nº 377 del INMETRO revoca lo siguiente:  
- el punto XXV del artículo 18 de la Orden Nº 258 del INMETRO, de 6 de agosto de 2020 , publicada 
en el Diario Oficial del Brasil de 7 de agosto de 2020 , sección 1, página 25.  
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G/SG/261  
21 juin 2021 
(21-5061) Page: 1/1 
Comité des sauvegardes  Original:  anglais  
 
  
PROROGATION PAR L'UNION EUROPÉENNE D'UNE MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE  
À L'IMPORTATION DE CERTAINS PRODUITS EN ACIER  
DEMANDE DE CONSULTATIONS AU TITRE DE L'ARTI CLE 12:3 
DE L'ACCORD SUR LES SAUVEGARDES  
FÉDÉRATION DE RUSSIE 
La communication  ci-après , datée du  21 juin 2021 et reçue à cette même date , est distribuée à la 
demande de la délégation de la Fédération de Russie . 
 
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Conformément à l'article  12:1 c) de l'Accord sur les sauvegardes, l e 11 juin 2021, 
l'Union  européenne a présenté au Comité des sauvegardes de l'OMC une notification concernant sa 
prorogation projetée des mesures de sauvegarde à l'importation de certains produits en acier  
(G/SG/N/8/EU/1/Suppl.2 -G/SG/N/10/EU/1/Suppl.11 -G/SG/N /11/EU/1/Suppl.8).  
 
Ayant un intérêt commercial sub stantiel en tant qu'exportateur  du produit considéré, la Fédération 
de Russie  demande l'ouverture de consultations avec l'Union européenne au titre de l'article  12:3 
de l'Accord sur les sauvegardes et de l 'article  XIX:2 de l'Accord général sur les tarifs douaniers et le 
commerce (GATT) de  1994. Les consultations sont demandées , entre autres choses,  en vue 
d'examiner l es renseignements fournis dans la notification de l'Union européenne, qui est tenue , au 
titre de l'article  12:2 de l'Accord sur les sauvegardes, de procéder à un échange de vues sur les 
mesures et d'arriver à un accord sur la façon d'atteindre l'objectif énoncé à l'article  8:1 de l'Accord 
sur les sauvegardes . 
 
La présente demande est sans préjudice de la position de la Fédération de Russie sur toute question 
se rapportant à la notification de l'Union européenne et à la prorogation projetée des  mesures de 
sauvegarde . 
La Fédération de Russie propose que les consul tations se tiennent le 22 juin 2021, par 
visioconférence, et attend avec intérêt une prompte réponse de l'Union européenne à la présente 
demande . 
La Fédération de Russie réserve tous ses droits au titre de l'Accord instituant l'Organisation mondiale 
du com merce et de ses Annexes, y compris l'Accord sur les sauvegardes et le GATT de 1994.  
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/1162/Add.2  
 
19 September 2022  
(22-6918) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  19 September 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda . 
 
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Title:  DUS DEAS 999:2019, Drop on materials for road marking paints — 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: 14 May 2022  
[ ] Text of final measure available from1:  
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[ ] Other:  
 
Description:  The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; 
DUS DEAS 999:2019, Drop on materials for road marking paints — Specification, First Edition; 
notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1162 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1162/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. 
The Uganda Standard, US EAS 999:2021, Drop on materials for road marking paints — Specification, 
First Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.
G/TBT/N/ARG/185/Add.1  
23 de octubre de 2019  
(19-6972) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 23 de octubre de 2019, se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de la Argentina . 
 
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Productos de higiene personal, cosméticos y perfumes  
Se comunica que por Disposición N° 8079/2019 de la Administración Nacional de la Administración 
Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica se incorpora al ordenamiento jurídico 
nacional, la Resolución MERCOSUR GMC 44/18 "Requisitos Técnicos pa ra Productos de Higiene 
Personal, Cosméticos y Perfumes" y se deroga la Disposición ANMAT N° 3478/2005 notificada bajo 
signatura G/TBT/N/ARG/185.  
Punto Focal de la República Argentina  
Subsecretaría de Políticas de Mercado Interno  
Avda. Julio A. Roca 651 Pi so 4° Sector 23A (C1067ABB)  
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires  
E-mail: focalotc@produccion.gob.ar   
Sitio Web: http://www.puntofocal.gob.ar/    
Texto disponible: http://www. puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/registro_arg10.php  
http://www.puntofocal.gob.ar/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/ARG/19_5830_00_e.pdf  
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WT/DS160/24/Add.200  
18 de marzo  de 2022 
(22-2403) Página: 1/1 
 Original:  inglés  
 
  
ESTADOS UNIDOS – ARTÍCULO  110(5) DE LA LEY DE  
DERECHO DE AUTOR DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS  
INFORME DE SITUACIÓN PRESENTADO  
POR LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 17 de marzo de 2022, dirigida por la delegación de los 
Estados  Unidos al Presidente del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias, se distribuye de conformidad 
con el artículo 21.6 del ESD.  
 
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Informe de situación relativo a la aplicación de las recomendaciones y resoluciones  
del OSD con respecto a la diferencia Estados Unidos - Artículo 110(5 ) 
de la Ley de Derecho de Autor de los Estados Unidos  
(WT/DS160 ) 
Los Estados Unidos presentan este informe de conformidad con el artículo 21.6 del Entendimiento 
relativo a las normas y procedimien tos por los que se rige la solución de diferencias  ("ESD").  
El 27 de julio de 2000, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias ("OSD") adoptó sus recomendaciones 
y resoluciones con respecto al asunto Estados Unidos - Artículo 110(5) de la Ley de Derecho de 
Autor  de los Estados Unidos  (WT/DS160) . En la siguiente reunión del OSD, los Estados Unidos 
informaron a ese Órgano de su propósito de aplicar las recomendaciones y resoluciones del OSD 
relativas a este asunto . Como consecuencia de las conversaciones mantenidas  para encontrar una 
solución mutuamente aceptable de la diferencia, los Estados Unidos y las Comunidades Europeas 
acordaron, de conformidad con el artículo 25 del ESD, iniciar un procedimiento de arbitraje 
con objeto de determinar el nivel de anulación o menoscabo de ventajas causado por el 
artículo  110(5)(B) de la Ley de Derecho de Autor de los Estados Unidos . Después del arbitraje, las 
partes llegaron a una solución temporal de la diferencia, que se notificó al OSD el 23 de junio 
de 2003. Ese acuerdo temporal abarcaba el período comprendido hasta el 20 de diciembre de 2004. 
La Administración estadounidense trabajará en estrecha colaboración con el Congreso de los 
Estados  Unidos y continuará celebrando consultas con la Unión Europea con miras a  alcanzar una 
solución mutuamente satisfactoria de este asunto.  
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G/SPS/N/JPN/1186/Add.1  
31 janvier  2024 
(24-0733) Page: 1/2 
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, reçue le 3 0 janvier  2024, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Japon . 
 
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Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act 
(Revision of the specifications for mineral waters, final rule) (Normes et spécifications concernant 
les aliments, les additifs alimentaires, etc. au titre de la Loi  sur l'hygiène des produits alimentaires 
(Révision des spécifications pour les eaux minérales, règle finale))  
La révision des spécifications pour les eaux minérales notifiées au moyen du document 
G/SPS/N/JPN/1186 (en date du 1 3 avril 2023) a été adoptée et publiée le 1 8 octobre  2023. 
Les spécifications adoptées sont disponibles ci -après:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/SPS/JPN/24_00876_00_e.pdf  
Le présent addendum concerne:  
[ ] Une modification de la date limite pour la présentation des observations  
[X] La notification de l'adoption, de la  publication ou de l'entrée en vigueur d'une 
réglementation  
[ ] Une modification du contenu et/ou du champ d'application d'un projet de 
réglementation déjà notifié  
[ ] Le retrait d'une réglementation projetée  
[ ] Une modification de la date proposée pour l'adoption, la publication ou l'entrée en 
vigueur  
[ ] Autres:  
Délai prévu pour la présentation des observations : (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres conc ernés, un nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60 jours civils au moins, devrait être prévu . Dans d'autres 
circonstances, comme le report de la date limite initialement annoncée pour la 
présentation des observations, le délai  pour la présentation des observations prévu 
dans l'addendum peut être différent.)  
[ ] Soixante jours à compter de la date de distribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou (jj/mm/aa) : sans objet  G/SPS/N/JPN/1186/Add.1  
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  Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observa tions : [ ]  autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
 
Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de : [ ] autorité nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax et adresse électronique (s'il y 
a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Point d'information du Japon  
International Trade Division (Division du commerce inter national)  
Economic Affairs Bureau  (Bureau des affaires économiques)  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  (Ministère des affaires étrangères)  
Fax: +(81 3) 5501 8343  
Courrier électronique: enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
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G/AG/N/COL/56  
13 juin 2019 
(19-4052) Page: 1/1 
Comité de l'agriculture  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La communication ci -après, datée du 6 juin 2019, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
la Colombie . La notification concerne le recours à la clause de sauvegarde spéciale ( tableau MA.5 ) 
pendant l'année 2016 . 
 
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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  2016, elle n'a appliqué aucune mesure de sauvegarde spéciale fondée sur les prix ou le 
volume.  
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G/TBT/N/BDI/216  
G/TBT/N/KEN/1225  
G/TBT/N/RWA/642  
G/TBT/N/TZA/717  
G/TBT/N/UGA/1549  
10 March 2022  
(22-2185) 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:  BURUNDI, KENYA, RWANDA, TANZANIA, UGANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw   
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  
Prepackaged and prepared foods (ICS 67.230)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  DEAS 803: 
2022, Nutrition labelling― Requirements (16 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This Draft East African Standard specif ies requirements for the 
nutrition labelling of pre -packaged foods. Other specific East Africa Standards may 
provide additional nutrition information such as the standard for labelling of foods for 
special dietary uses.  
7. Objective and rationale, includi ng 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; Cost saving and productivity enhancement  
8. Relevant documents:   
1. EAS 38, Labelling of pre -packaged foods — General requirements  
2. EAS 805, Use of nutrition and health claims — Requirements  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  G/TBT/N/BDI/216, G/TBT/N/KEN/1225, G/TBT/N/RWA/642, G/TBT/N/TZA/717, 
G/TBT/N/UGA/1549  
 
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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:   
KK 15 Rd, 49  
Toll Free: 3250  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/TBT/RWA/22_2094_00_e.pdf
G/SPS/N/TPKM/518/Add.1  
 
10 June 2020  
(20-4104) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 20 May 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu . 
 
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Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods  
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu proposed amendments to the 
Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods and Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Animal 
Products dated  17 January 2020 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/518) and 15  February 2020 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/520). 
The final amendment entered into force on  20 May 2020.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/TPKM/20_3304_00_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/TPKM/20_3304_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 calendar days. Under other 
circumstances, such as extension of originally announced fin al 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/yy) :  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [X]  National Notification Authority, 
[ ] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other 
body:  
Food and Drug Administration  
Ministry of Health and Welfare  
No.161 -2, Kunyang St, Nangang District, Taipei City 115 -61, Taiwan  
Tel: +(8862) 2787 80 00 
Fax: +(8862) 2653 1062  
E-mail: sy77@fda.gov.tw   G/SPS/N/TPKM/518/Add.1  
 
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  Text(s) available from: [X]  National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
Food a nd Drug Administration  
Ministry of Health and Welfare  
No.161 -2, Kunyang St, Nangang District, Taipei City 115 -61, Taiwan  
Tel: +(8862) 2787 8000  
Fax: +(8862) 2653 1062  
E-mail: sy77@fda.gov.tw   
 
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WT/DS291/37/Add.159  
19 de noviembre  de 2021 
(21-8732) Página: 1/1 
 Original:  inglés  
 
  
COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS - MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN A LA APROBACIÓN  
Y COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS BIOTECNOLÓGICOS  
INFORME DE SITUACIÓN PRESENTADO POR LA UNIÓN EUROPEA  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 18 de noviembre  de 2021, dirigida por la delegación de la 
Unión  Europea al Presidente del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias, se distribuye de conformidad 
con el artículo 21.6 del ESD.  
 
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Informe de situac ión relativo a la aplicación de las recomendaciones y resoluciones  
del OSD con respecto a la diferencia Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que  
afectan a la aprobación y comercialización de productos biotecnológicos  
(WT/DS291 ) 
Tras haber llegado a sendas soluci ones mutuamente convenidas con la Argentina 
(documento  WT/DS293/41) y el Canadá (WT/DS292/40), la Unión Europea sigue dispuesta a 
continuar manteniendo conversaciones con los Estados Unidos con el objetivo de resolver esta 
diferencia y las cuestiones con e lla relacionadas.  
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WT/DS291/3 7/Add.171  
 
18 November 2022  
(22-8625) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL  
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS  
STATUS REPORT BY THE EUROPEAN UNION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 17 November  2022,  from the delegation of the European Union 
to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article  21.6 of the DSU.  
 
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Status Report Regarding Implementation of the  
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute  
European Communities – Measures Affecting the Approval  
and Marketing of Biotech Products  
(WT/DS291)  
 
 
Following the mutually agreed solutions reached with Argentina (document WT/DS293/41) and 
Canada (WT/DS292/40), the European Union remains ready to conti nue its discussions with the 
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.    
 
 
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WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1/Add.2/Suppl.31  
8 February  2022 
(22-0975) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Trade and Development  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION  
OF A REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENT  
 
Supplement  
AAP.CE 2.63 (Articles 7 and 8 of the TM80)  
1. Member(s) notifying : Brazil and Uruguay  
2. Date of notification : 13 September 2006 
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.2  
7. Parties to the Agreement : Brazil and Uruguay  
8. Date of adoption : 23 December 2005 
9. Date(s) of entry into force/provisional application : 1 January 2006 
10. Brief description of changes:  
AAP.CE 2.63 (Articles 7 and 8 of the TM80)  
Additional Protocol No.  63 to Partial Scope Economic Complementarity Agreement No.  2 
(AAP.CE 2.63) extends the validity of the Agreement from 1 January 2006 and for the 
period of vali dity of AAP.CE 2.62.  
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/800d239280151ad283257d8000551d1f/5
406b2c59bb7e23f032571db005e3bdb?OpenD ocument
G/TBT/N/PER/111/Add.1  
12 February  2020 
(20-1095) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 1 1 February 2 020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Peru. 
 
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Regulation on Certification and Oversight of Organic Production  
In connection with the Regulation on Certification and Oversight of Organic Production, notified in 
document G/TBT/N/PER/111 dated 2 2 February 2 019, the Republic of Peru hereby advises that 
Supreme Decree No. 002-2020-MINAGRI has been issued and was published in the Official  Journal 
El Peruano  of 6 February 2 020. The Supreme Decree approves the amendment of the regulations of 
Law No. 29196 : "Law on the Promotion of Organic or Ecological Production", which were adopted by 
Supreme Decree No. 010-2012-AG, and approves the Regula tion on Certification and Oversight of 
Organic Production.  
Entry into force:  
The amendment to the "Law on the Promotion of Organic or Ecological Production" enters into force 
the day following its publication in Official Journal El Peruano , and  the Regulat ion on Certification 
and Oversight of Organic Production enters into force on 6 August 2 020. 
http://consultasenlinea.mincetur.gob.pe/notificaciones/Publico/FrmBuscador.aspx  
http:// extranet.comunidadandina.org/sirt/public/index.aspx  
https://www.senasa.gob.pe/senasa/descargasarchivos/2020/02/DECRETO -SUPREMO -002-2020-
MINAGRI. pdf https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/TBT/PER/20_1122_00_s.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/EGY/3/Add.35  
 
23 September 2020  
(20-6428) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  7 September 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Egypt . 
 
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Title: Ministerial Decree No.339/2020 which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 734  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 11 July 2020  
[  ] Notified measure published - date:  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 4 August 2020  
[  ] Text of final measure available from1:  
[X] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date: 4 August 2020  
Relevant symbol if measure re-notified:   
[  ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[  ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[  ] Other:  
 
Description:  Products covered: ICS 13.220.10 (Fire Fighting)  
This addendum concerns the notification of the Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020 (1 page, in Arabic) 
which cancels the Egyptian Standard ES 734 "Portable dry chemical powder fire extinguishers" and 
its latest version until 31 December 2020 or the issuance of a new version, whichever is nearest.  
Worth mentioning is that the Ministerial Decree No. 423/2005 (25 pa ges, in Arabic) formerly notified 
in G/TBT/N/EGY/3 dated 14 December 2005, mandated among others the Egyptian standard ES 
734. 
Relevant documents:  
- Ministerial Decree No. 339/2020   
- ISO 4706, ISO 7165, EN 3 -7, EN 3 -8, EN 3 -10. Directive 97/23/EC  
Produce rs and importers are kept informed of any amendments in the Egyptian standard through 
the publication of administrative orders in the official gazette.  
 
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/EGY/3/Add.35  
 
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  Proposed date of adoption: 11 July 2020  
Proposed date of entry into force: 4 August 2020  
Agency or autho rity designated to handle comments and text available from:  
National Enquiry Point Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality  
16 Tadreeb El -Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo - Egypt  
E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg   
Website: http://www.eos.org.eg   
Tel:  + (202) 22845528  
Fax: + (202) 22845504  
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G/TBT/N/URY/79  
12 June 2023 
(23-3986) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6.  
 
1. Notifying Member : URUGUAY  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles  3.2 and 7.2):  
2. Agency responsible:  
Asesoría  de Política Comercial  (Trade Policy Advisory Office)  
Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas  (Ministry of Economy and Finance)  
Paraguay 1401 - Piso 2  
Montevideo  
Tel.: (+598) 1712, Ext. 4315/4319  
Email: apc.otc@mef.gub.uy  
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:  
Unidad de Asuntos Internacionales  (International Affairs Unit)  
Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca (Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and 
Fisheries)  
Constituyente 1476 - 3er Piso  
Montevideo  
Tel.: (+598) 2412, Ext. 6358 
(+598) 2410, Ext. 7205  
Email: uai@mgap.gub.uy  
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) : Tomatoes, 
fresh or chilled (HS code(s) : 0702) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document : Proyecto de 
Decreto por el que se incorpora la Resolución MERCOSUR/GMC N° 26/17 - "Reglamento 
Técnico MERCOSUR de Identidad y Calidad de Tomate (Derogación de la Res . GMC Nº 
99/94")  (Draft Decree incorporating MERCOSUR/Common Market Group (GMC) 
Resolution No.  26/17 : "MERCOSUR Techni cal Regulation on the identity and quality of 
tomatoes (Repeal of GMC Resolution No. 99/94)") ; (10 pages, in Spanish)  
6. Description of content : The notified text seeks to adopt the MERCOSUR Technical 
Regulation on the identity and quality of tomatoes, which will apply in the territory of 
MERCOSUR State parties, to trade between these countries and to imports from outside 
the MERCOSUR area.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable : Consumer informati on, labelling ; Protection of human health or safety ; 
Quality requirements  G/TBT/N/URY/79  
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  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  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:  
The full text of the draft Decree and GMC Resolution No.  26/17 are attached hereto:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/URY/23_10170_00_s.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/URY/23_10170_01_s.pdf
G/TBT/N/TZA/1097/Corr.1  
30 January 2024  
(24-0659) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum1 
The following communication, dated 29 January 2024, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Tanzania . 
 
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DEAS 44:2023, Milled maize (corn) products — Specification, Fifth Edition  
The aim of this corrigendum is to inform WTO members that the notification DEAS 44:2023, was 
issued in error and it is null and void.  
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1 In English only.
G/TBT/N/KOR/842  
3 July 2019  
(19-4449) 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:  Ministry of Food and Drug  Safety  
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:   
Documents are available from the Ministry Food and Drug safety website 
(www.mfds.go.kr ). Also available from:  
International Cooperation Office  
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety  
187 Osongsaengmyeong2 -ro, Osong -eup, Heungdoek -gu Cheongju -si, 
Chungcheongbuk -do, 363 -700  
Republic of Korea  
Tel: (+82) 43 719 -1564 
Fax: (+82) 43 -719-1550 
Email: wtokfda@korea.kr  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [   ], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [   ], other  [  ]:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Hygiene 
products  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Proposed 
amendments to the "Standards  and Specifications for Hygiene Products" (74 page(s), in 
Korean)  
6. Description of content:   
The amendments seek to:  
1. Newly establish the specifications for methanol and formaldehyde in hygienic wet 
tissue used in food service businesses.  
2. Newly establish the specification for formaldehyde in disposable cotton swabs.  
3. Clarify the specifications for disposable cotton swabs and disposable diapers for 
children by eliminating the age criteria of 36 months that divides children into two 
groups  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  To ensure consumer health; Protection of human health or safety  G/TBT/N/KOR/842  
 
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  8. Relevant documents:   
• MFDS Notice No. 2019 -323 (1 July 2019)  
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:   
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Division  
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)  
93, Isu -ro, Maengdong -myeon, Eumseong -gun, Chungcheongbuk -do, Republic of Korea, 
369-811 
Tel.: (+82) 43 870 5525 Fax: (+82) 43 870 5682  
E-mail: tbt@korea.kr  
Website: http://www.knowtbt.kr  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/KOR/19_ 3754_00_x.pdf
GPA/142/Add.15  
 
1 February  2022 
(22-0776) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Government Procurement  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF STATISTICS UNDER ARTICLE XVI:4 OF THE  
AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT  2012  
REPORT BY ARMENIA  FOR 20 161 
Addendum  
The following notification, dated 28 January  2022, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation 
of Armenia . 
 
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Notifying Party  Armenia  
Legal Basis  Article XVI:4 of the GPA  2012 
Reporting period  2016 
Details of the communication:   
The statistics of Armenia  for 2016 are available at the following link:  
• https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/GPA/ARM/22_0878_00_e.pdf .  
 
 
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1 In English only.
G/SPS/GEN/2043  
28 de junio de 2022 
(22-5004) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
MEDIDAS ADOPTADAS POR CHINA EN RELACIÓN CON LA COVID -19 QUE AFECTAN AL 
COMERCIO DE PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS Y AGROPECUARIOS -  
PREOCUPACIÓN COMERCIAL ESPECÍFICA  487 
COMUNICA CIÓN DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 24 de junio de  2022, constituye la declaración formulada por 
los Estados Unidos de América en la reunión del Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias de 
la OMC que tuvo lugar  del 22 al 24 de junio de  2022, y se distribuye a petición de la delegación de 
los Estados Unidos de América . 
 
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1.  Los Estados Unidos plantean nuevamente la preocupación que han compartido con este Comité 
durante los dos últimos años en relac ión con las medidas que continúa aplicando China, entre otras, 
las prescripciones relativas a las pruebas de los alimentos importados, el rechazo de productos 
importados en los puertos de entrada cuando se informa de resultados positivos en pruebas de 
ácidos nucleicos y la suspensión de las importaciones procedentes de instalaciones específicas.  
2.  Los Estados Unidos y otros Miembros recuerdan una vez más a China las últimas orientaciones 
de la FAO para evitar la transmisión de la  COVID -19 en las empresas alim entarias, en las que se 
señala que "los datos actuales indican que ni los productos alimenticios ni su embalaje son una vía 
de propagación de virus que causan enfermedades respiratorias, incluido el SARS -CoV-2. En otras 
palabras, el SARS -CoV-2 no es una pr eocupación directa en materia de inocuidad de los alimentos."  
3.  Cada vez más, estas medidas parecen discriminar contra las importaciones al tiempo que 
proporcionan vías significativamente más flexibles de producción, transporte y venta de productos 
alimentic ios nacionales . Las medidas sanitarias y fitosanitarias, incluidas las medidas injustificadas, 
no deberían funcionar como un obstáculo discriminatorio al comercio que beneficia injustamente a 
los productores nacionales de un Miembro.  
4.  A medida que el mundo prosigue su reapertura y reconstrucción, las restricciones comerciales 
injustificadas que ha adoptado China durante la pandemia de COVID -19 siguen provocando un 
aumento de los precios de los alimentos para los consumidores, amenazando  las cadenas mundiales 
de suministro de alimentos, ralentizando los esfuerzos de recuperación mundiales y perjudicando  
injustamente los productos alimenticios de la cadena de frío, además de poner aún más en peligro 
la seguridad alimentaria mundial.  
5.  Instam os a China a que retire inmediatamente esas medidas y colabore eficazmente con sus 
interlocutores mundiales para respaldar las orientaciones ofrecidas por las organizaciones 
internacionales, que se basan en un conjunto de testimonios científicos sobre la C OVID -19. La 
colaboración es fundamental en nuestros esfuerzos colectivos por tratar de combatir la pandemia, 
evitar obstáculos innecesarios al comercio de productos alimenticios y agropecuarios, y mantener la 
seguridad alimentaria para todos.  
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GPA/STAT(23)/TPKM/1  
 
8 May 2024  
(24-3666) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Government Procurement  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF STATISTICS UNDER ARTICLE XVI:4 OF  
THE AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT  2012  
REPORT BY THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN,  
PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU FOR 20 23 
The following notification, dated 3 May 2024 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu . 
 
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Notifying Party  Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinme n and Matsu  
Legal Basis  Article XVI:4 of the GPA  2012 
Reporting period  2023 
Details of the communication:   
 
The statistics of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu  for 2023 
are available at the following link s: 
 
• Annex 1 - Article XVI:4(a):  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/GPA/TPKM/24_03131_00.xlsx  
• Annex 2 - Article XVI:4(b):  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/GPA/TPKM/24_03131_01.xlsx  
• Annex 3 - Article XVI:4(b):  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/GPA/TPKM/24_03131_02.xlsx  
 
 
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WT/COMTD/RTA15/N/1/Add.1 86 
 
24 mars 2020 
(20-2370) Page: 1/1 
Comité du commerce et du développement  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION DES MOD IFICATIONS AFFECTANT  LA MISE EN  
ŒUVRE  D'UN ACCORD COMMERCI AL RÉGIONAL  
Addendum  
AAP.R n° 3 (Résolution du Conseil des ministres n°  1) 
1. Membre(s) adressant la notification:  Brésil et Chili  
2. Date de la notification:  24 mars 1987 
3. Notification au titre:  
(  ) de l'article XXIV:7 a) du GATT de 1994  
(  ) de l'article V:7 a) de l'AGCS  
(X) du paragraphe 4 a) de la Clause d'habilitation  
4. Parties à l'Accord:  Brésil et Chili  
5. Date de signature:  30 avril 1983 
6. Date(s) d'entrée en vigueur:  1er mai 1983 (Actuellement non en vigueur ) 
7. Description succincte de l'Accord:  
AAP.R n°  3 (Résolution du Conseil des ministres n°  1) 
L'Accord de portée partielle de renégociation du patrimoine historique n°  3 (AAP.R n°  3) 
a pour objet d'incorporer au nouveau programme d'intégration mis en place en vertu du 
Traité de Montevideo les préférences tarifaires et commerciales découlant de la 
renégociation, de la révision ou de l'actualisation des avant ages accordés dans les listes 
nationales des parties à l'Accord . 
À cette fin, les parties conviennent de s'accorder des préférences tarifaires par rapport 
aux droits applicables aux pays tiers pour les produits originaires et en provenance de 
leurs territo ires respectifs figurant en annexe . 
L'Accord a été rendu caduc par l'entrée en vigueur de l'AAP.CE n°  35, 
le 1er octobre  1996 . 
8. Le texte et les listes, annexes et protocoles y relatifs sont:  
(  ) communiqués au Secrétariat de l'OMC (format électronique)  
(X) accessibles par le (les) lien(s) Internet officiel(s) ci -après:  
http://www.aladi.org/nsfaladi/h isttextacdos.nsf/c2b510845b0046d8032581bc005f9f5c/
ef90f2a30b632f40032581b6004e0779?OpenDocument
G/TBT/N/UGA/1154/Add.2  
 
20 September 2022  
(22-6997) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  19 September 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda . 
 
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Title:  DUS DEAS 232:2019, Maize gluten for animal feed — Specification, Second Edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[ ] Notified measure published - date:  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 14 May 2022  
[ ] Text of final measure available from1:  
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[ ] Other:  
 
Description:  The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; 
DUS DEAS 232:2019, Maize gluten for animal feed — Specification, Second Edition; notified in 
G/TBT/N/UGA/1154 and G/TBT/N/UGA/1154/Add.1 entered into force on 14 May 2022. Th e Uganda 
Standard, US EAS 232:2021, Maize gluten as animal feed — Specification, Second Edition, can be 
purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.
G/TBT/N/TZA/472/Add.1  
 
 
5 January 2023  
(23-0091) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  4 January 2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Tanzania . 
 
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Title:  DTZS 1691:2018 Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) based on road vehicles —Specification  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[ ] Notified measure published - date:  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 1 April 2022  
[ ] Text of final measure available from1:  
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[ ] Other:  
 
Description:  The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Tanzania 
Standard; DTZS 1691:2018 Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) based on road vehicles —
Specification notified in G/TBT/N/TZA/472 entered into force on 01 April 2022 as Tanzania Standar d, 
TZS 1691:2021 Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) based on road vehicles – Specification. This 
specification can be purchased by contacting the TBT NEP through nep@tbs.go.tz  
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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.