PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/STR/N/15/GEO  
3 de febrero de 2014  
(14-0589)  Página: 1/1  
Grupo de Trabajo sobre las Empresas 
Comerciales del Estado  Original: inglés  
 
  COMERCIO DE ESTADO 
NOTIFICACIÓN NUEVA Y COMPLETA Y NOTIFICACIÓN DE ACTUALIZACIÓN  
CONFORME AL PÁRRAFO 4 A) DEL ARTÍCULO XVII DEL GATT DE 1994  
Y AL PÁRRAFO 1 DEL ENTENDIMIENTO RELATIVO A  
LA INTERPRETACIÓN DEL ARTÍCULO XVII 
GEORGIA  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 3 de septiembre de 2013, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Georgia.  
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 De conformidad con el párrafo 4 a) del artículo XVII del GATT de 1994 y el párrafo 1 del Entendimiento relativo a la interpretación del artículo XVII, y en atención a las prescripciones en 
materia de notificación contenidas en los documentos G/STR/N/9; G/STR/N/10; G/STR/N/11; 
G/STR/N/12; G/STR/N/13; G/STR/N/14, y G/STR/N/15 que abarcan los períodos de notificación comprendidos entre 2003 y 2013, el Gobierno de Georgia notifica por la presente que Georgia no mantiene ninguna empresa comercial del Estado en el sentido de la definición de trabajo que 
contiene el párrafo 1 del Entendimiento mencionado supra . 
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RESTRICTED  
  
WT/ACC/SYC/2/Rev.18  
 
26 April 2013  
(13-2212)  Page: 1/1  
  
  
  WORKING PARTY ON THE ACCESSION 
OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES  
CHAIRPERSON:  MS. HILDA ALI AL-HINAI (OMAN) 
 
 Membership:  Argentina 
Australia 
Brazil Canada China 
Dominican Republic 
El Salvador European Union Haiti 
Honduras India 
Japan 
Kyrgyz Republic Lesotho Madagascar 
Malaysia 
Mauritius Nigeria Oman 
Panama Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 
South Africa 
Switzerland Chinese Taipei Thailand 
Ukraine 
United States Viet Nam 
 
 Terms of Reference: 
 
 To examine the application of the Government of the Republic of Seychelles to accede to 
the World Trade Organization under Article XII and to submit to the General Council recommendations which may include a draft Protocol of Accession. 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/BHR/295  
 
19 April 2013  
(13-2089)  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:  KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Standards & Metrology Directorate (BSMD) 
Name and address (including telephon e 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 :   
Ministry of  Industry and Commerce 
Kingdom of Bahrain 
P.O. Box 5479,  Tel: +973 17574880  Fax: +973 17530730 
E-mail:  bsmd@moic.gov.bh . 
Website:  http://www.moic.gov.bh  
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):  Frozen 
liver, (ICS: 67.120). 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:  Frozen liver, 
(8 pages in Arabic, 5 pages in English).     
6. Description of content:  This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated 
in the Gulf standard GSO "Frozen liver" under clauses 5 & 9 (packaging & labelling) as mandatory requirements. It specifies that the product shall be packed according to the requirements of Gulf Standard GSO 323 "General requirements for transportation and 
storage of chilled and frozen foods". It also specifies that the frozen liver shall be packed in 
bags of transparent polyethylene, impermeable to moisture, gases and vapors and that the bags inside cardboard boxes are resistant to moisture. In addition, in the case of 
containers of poultry liver blended with frozen hearts and guts, the interior crust of viscera 
must be removed.  
It also describes label requirements such as: 
1. It should be Without prejudice to what mentioned in Gulf Standard GSO 9 "Labeling 
 of prepackaged foods". 
2. The following shall be declared on the label of the product: 
 - Product Name and type of animal or poultry taken from them; 
 - Name and address of the producer and trade mark (if any); 
 - Date of slaughter and expiration date;  - Net weight of the frozen unit packaged; 
 - Country of origin and the name and address of the importer in case of import; 
 - In the case of mix chicken liver with guts and hearts, that requires a     statement on the card. G/TBT/N/BHR/295 
 
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  7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  To maintain consumer protection and food safety  
8. Relevant documents:    
- GSO "Frozen liver"; - Egyptian standards ES 1473 / 2007 "Frozen Liver". 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from the notification date 
11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:
G/TBT/N/ISR/698  
26 de julio de 2013  
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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: ISRAEL 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable: Servicio de información OMC-OTC de Israel 
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y si tios 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:  
Servicio de informació n OMC-OTC de Israel 
Ministerio de Economía Teléfono: + (972) 3 7347502 
Fax: + (972) 3 7347626 
Correo electrónico: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 
o en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de  la NCCA cuando corresponda; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional. Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS): Harina de trigo (SA: 1101; ICS: 67.060). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Wheat flour 
(Harina de trigo). Documento en hebreo (4 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido: Modificación Nº 1 de la norma parcialmente obligatoria SI 
46 relativa a la harina de trigo. Se han hecho las siguientes modificaciones: 
- Se modifica el párrafo 1.3.2 relativo a la  definición de harina integral de trigo; 
- Se modifica el párrafo 2.3.2.1 relativo al etiquetado de la harina integral de trigo; 
- Se modifica la redacción del párrafo 2.4 relativo a los requisitos generales del producto 
final. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cu ando proceda, la índole de los problemas 
urgentes: Protección de la salud de las personas  
8. Documentos pertinentes: Norma obligatoria SI 46 (noviembre de 2006).  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:   Por determinar 
En general, 60 días después de la publicación en el Boletín Oficial, sección Avisos del Gobierno 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones: 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación. G/TBT/N/ISR/698 
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  11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio naci onal de información [X], o dirección, 
números de teléfono y de fax, correo elec trónico y dirección del sitio Web, en su 
caso, de otra institución:  
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmst amat/rsrc/tkina/SI46Amd1.pdf
G/TBT/N/USA/151/Add.9  
17 janvier 2013  
  
 
(13-0292)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
 La communication ci-après, datée du 14 janvier 2013, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation des États-Unis d'Amérique. 
 
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 INTITULÉ: Divulgation de renseignements concernant la consommation d'énergie et d'eau de 
certains appareils ménagers et d'autres produits requise au titre de la Loi sur la politique 
énergétique et la conservation de l'énergie (Règle relative à l'étiquetage des appareils)  
ORGANISME: Federal Trade Commission  – FTC (Commission fédéra le du commerce) (703) 
 ACTION: Proposition de règle et proposition d'exemption conditionnelle  
RÉSUMÉ: La Commission propose de modifier la règle relative à l'étiquetage des appareils en 
actualisant, pour de nombreuses étiquettes de consommation énergétique, l'échelle de comparabilité ainsi que les chiffres du coût énergétique par unité. En outre, la Commission 
souhaite que lui soient communiquées des observations sur une proposition d'exemption présentée 
par l'Association des fabricants d'appareils domestiques (AHAM) et destinée à aider les consommateurs à comparer les étiquettes des réfrigérateurs et des lave-linge après la mise en 
œuvre prochaine des modifications apportées aux pr océdures d'essai du Département de l'énergie 
pour ces produits.  CALENDRIER: La date limite pour la présentation des observations est fixée au 1
er mars 2013. 
 
Liens Internet: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2013-01-09/html/2013-00113.htm 
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2013-01-09/pdf/ 2013-00113.pdf 
 
 
 
 
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G/SPS/N/SAU/231/Add.1  
 
28 March 2018  
(18-1945) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY MEASURES  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 27 March 2018, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of  the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . 
 
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The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture lifts the temporary ban on the 
importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one -day old chicks originating from Sweden  
The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture iss ued the Decision No. 89962 dated 
6 December 2016 (07/03/1438 AH) entitled "Temporary Ban of Importation of Live Bird, Hatching 
Egg and One -day Old Chick" originating from Sweden, due to the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic 
Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Sweden. Th e Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has 
subsequently issued the Decision No. 1439/1291/280 dated 20 March 2018 (03/07/1439 AH), 
lifting the temporary ban on the importation of live birds, hatching eggs and one -day old chicks 
originating from S weden.  
Based on OIE reports in the last three months, HPAI has not been registered in Sweden. 
In compliance with the OIE  Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Chapter 10.4, the risk of importing live 
birds, hatching eggs and one -day old chicks from Sweden is negligible.  
This addendum concerns a:  
[ ] Modification of final date for comments  
[ ] Modification of content and/or sco pe of previously notified regulation  
[ ] Withdrawal of regulation  
[ ] Change in period of application of measure  
[X] Other: Lifting of the import ban.  
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 other body:  
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture  
Livestock Risk Assessment Department  
King Abdel Aziz Road, Riyadh 11195  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
Tel: +(966 11) 4044292  
 +(966 11) 4016666  
E-mail: anml.rsk@mewa.gov.sa  
Website: http://www.moa.gov.sa/public/portal   
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G/TBT/N/CHL/267/Corr.1  
12 mai 2014  
(14-2879)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum 
La communication ci-après, datée du 7 mai 2014, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Chili. 
 
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 Prière de noter que l'adresse indiquée dans la ru brique 11 de la notification G/TBT/N/CHL/267 est 
remplacée par: 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/CHL/14_1757_00_s.pdf . 
 
 
 
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WT/DS291/37/Add.11 6 
10 novembre  2017 
(17-6110) Page: 1/1 
 Original:  anglais  
 
  COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – MESURES AFFECTANT  
L'APPROBATION ET LA COMMERCIALISATION  
DES PRODUITS BIOTECHNOLOGIQUES  
RAPPORT DE SITUATION DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du  9 novembre  2017 et adressée par la délégation de l'Unio n 
européenne au Président de l'Organe de règlement des différends, est distribuée conformément à 
l'article  21:6 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends.  
 
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Rapport de situation sur la mise en œuvre des recommandations et déci sions 
de l'ORD concernant le différend Communautés européennes – Mesures  
affectant l'approbation et la commercialisation des  
produits biotechnologiques  
(WT/DS291 ) 
 
Après être parvenue à des solutions mutuellement conve nues avec l'Argentine 
(document  WT/DS2 93/41) et le Canada (document WT/DS292/40), l'Union européenne reste prête 
à poursuivre ses discussions avec les États -Unis dans le but de régler ce différend et les questions 
connexes.  
 
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G/TBT/N/ARE/349, G/TBT/N/BHR/463,  
G/TBT/N/KWT/345, G/TBT/N/OMN/285,  
G/TBT/N/QAT/459, G/TBT/N/SAU/965,  
G/TBT/N/YEM/65  
 
12 de enero  de 2017 
(17-0224) 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 : EMIRATOS ÁRABES UNIDOS, REINO DE BAHREIN, ESTADO DE 
KUWAIT, OMÁN, QATAR, REINO DE LA ARABIA SAUDITA, YEMEN  
Si procede, nombre del gobier no local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable:  
Organización de Normalización, Metrología y Calidad de la Arabia Saudita (SASO)  
P.O. BOX: BOX 3437 Riad 11471  
Teléfono : +966(11) 2529999 Ext : (9070-9061)  
Fax: +966(11)4520193  
Correo  electrónico: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa  
http://www.saso.gov.sa/  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrón ico 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 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], o 
en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda ; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : frutas. Hortalizas (ICS : 67.080) 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Proyecto de 
Reglamento técnico del Consejo de Cooperación de los Estados Árabes del Golfo : Fresh 
Okra (Quimbombó [ Hibiscus esculentus ] fresco) . Documento en árabe (9 páginas).  
6. Desc ripción del contenido : se establecen requisitos para el quimbombó ( Hibiscus 
esculentus ) fresco apropiado para consumo humano ; no se aplica al quimbombó destinado 
a la industria manufacturera . 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la natura leza de los problemas 
urgentes : inocuidad de los alimentos  
8. Documentos pertinentes : CODEX -STAN 318 -2014: Norma para la okra  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : 180 días después de la publicación de la versión 
aprobada  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : 180 días después de la publicación de la versión 
aprobada   
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 60 días después de la fecha de 
distribución  G/TBT/N/ARE/349 • G/TBT/N/BHR/463 • G/TBT/N/KWT/345 • G/TBT/N/OMN/285 • 
G/TBT/N/QAT/459 • G/TBT/N/SAU/965 • G/TBT/N/YEM/65  
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  11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfon o y de fax y direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:  
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization  
(Organización de Normalización, Metrología y Calidad de la Arabia Saudita)  
P.O. BOX 3437 Riad 11471  
Teléfono : +966 (11) 2529999 Ext : (9070-9061)  
Fax: +966 (11)4520193  
Correo electrónico: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa  
http://www.saso.gov.sa/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/SAU/17_0166_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/PRY/83/Add.1  
31 janvier  2017 
(17-0612) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 1 9 septembre 2 016, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation du Paraguay . 
 
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AUTORITÉ DE RÉGLEMENTATION : Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Sanidad Vegetal y de Semillas  – 
SENAVE (Ser vice national de qualité et préservation des végétaux et des semences)  
INTITULÉ : Resolución N°  1005/2015  (Décision n°  1005/2015)  
RÉSUMÉ : Il est procédé à l'incorporation dans la législat ion nationale de la DÉCISION n°  1005/15 
portant approbation du Règleme nt technique du Service national de qualité et préservation des 
végétaux et des semences (SENAVE) relatif à la détermination de l'identité et de la qualité des 
fraises ( Fragaria  spp.). Le projet du texte de cette décision a été notifié au moyen du document  
G/TBT/N/PRY/83.  
Les ré glement ations techniques sont disponibles dans leur intégralité à: http://www.snin.gov.py/  
http://members.wto.or g/crnattachments/2016/TBT/PRY/16_3940_00_s.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/USA/318/Add.1  
5 mai 2014  
(14-2697)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, datée du 1er mai 2014, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
des États-Unis d'Amérique. 
 
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 INTITULÉ: Étiquetage des produits alimentaires: Allégations nutritionnelles. Acides gras oméga 3: acide alpha-linolénique, acide éicosapentaénoïque et acide docosahexaénoïque 
ORGANISME: Food and Drug Administration , HHS (Agence des médicaments et des produits 
alimentaires du Département de la santé et des services sociaux) 
ACTION: Règle finale 
RÉSUMÉ: L'Agence des médicaments et des produits alimentaires (FDA) publie une règle à l'effet 
d'interdire certaines allégations nutritionnelles pour des aliments (aliments conventionnels et compléments alimentaires) renfermant des acides gras oméga 3, ayant déterminé que ces 
allégations nutritionnelles ne satisfont pas aux prescriptions de la Loi fédérale sur les produits 
alimentaires, les médicaments et les cosmétiques (F FDCA). La FDA engage cette action en réponse 
à trois notifications qui lui ont été présentées. La première notification, portant sur des allégations nutritionnelles pour l'acide alpha-linolénique (A LA), l'acide docosahexaénoïque (DHA) et l'acide 
éicosapentaénoïque (EPA), dénommée la notification  des entreprises de transformation d'aliments 
d'origine marine, a été présentée collectivement par les sociétés Alaska General Seafoods, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. et Trans-Ocean Products, Inc.; la deuxième notification, portant sur des 
allégations nutritionnelles pour l'ALA, le DHA et l'EPA, a été présentée par la société Martek 
Biosciences Corp.(notification Martek); la troisième notification, portant sur des allégations nutritionnelles pour le DHA et l'EPA, a été prés entée par la société Ocean Nutrition Canada, Ltd 
(notification Ocean Nutrition). La règle finale interdit les allégations nutritionnelles avancées pour 
le DHA et l'EPA dans ces trois notifications ainsi que les allégations nutritionnelles avancées pour l'ALA dans la notification des entreprises de transformation d'aliments d'origine marine. La FDA n'engage aucune action réglementaire pour l'instant en ce qui concerne les allégations 
nutritionnelles avancées pour l'ALA dans la notification Martek. Par conséquent, le maintien sur le 
marché de ces allégations sera autorisé. 
CALENDRIER: La règle notifiée prend effet le 1
er janvier 2016. 
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2014-04-28/html/2014-09492.htm  
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2014-04-28/pdf/ 2014-09492.pdf  
 
  
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G/TBT/N/EGY/90  
 
20 August 2015  
(15-4225)  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: EGYPT 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):  
2. Agency responsible: 
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 
16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya 
Cairo – Egypt E-mail: moi@idsc.net.eg /tbteos@eos.org.eg  
Website: http://www.eos.org.eg  
Tel.: + (202) 22845528 
Fax: + (202) 22845504 
Name and address (including telephon e 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 applic able, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Liquid synthetic 
detergents for kitchen and table ware 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document: Ministerial Decree 
No. 535 for the year 2015 mandating the app lication of the Egyptian Standard ES 1562 
"Liquid Synthetic Detergents for Kitchen and Table Ware" (9 pages, in Arabic) to supersede ES 1562/2006 
6. Description of content: This Ministerial Decree mandates that the producers and 
importers of Liquid synthetic detergents for kitchen and tableware must comply with ES 
1562. Producers and importers are given a transitional period of six months to abide by 
the standard. 
The Egyptian Standard sets the general requirem ents to be met by liquid detergents (with 
a basis of materials with surface activity) to be used to clean kitchen utensils and 
tableware. It also includes examination and testing methods.  
It complies with: JIS K 3370/ 1994: Synthetic Detergents for Kitchen; 92/59/EEC; 
89/542/EEC; 67/548/EEC; 73/404/EEC; 73/405/EEC; 82/242/EEC; 76/769/EEC; 
76/678/EEC; 88/379/EEC; Text Book of Qualitative Chemical Analysis. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Safety requirements  G/TBT/N/EGY/90 
 
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  8. Relevant documents: JIS K 3370/1994: Synthetic Detergents for Kitchen; 92/59/EEC; 
89/542/EEC; 67/548/EEC; 73/404/EEC; 73/ 405/EEC; 82/242/EEC; 76/769/EEC; 
76/678/EEC; 88/379/EEC; Text Book of Qualitat ive Chemical Analysis; Ministerial Decree 
no. 535/2015 
9. Proposed date of adoption: 21 July 2015 
Proposed date of entry into force: The day following the date of publication in the official 
gazette   
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from date of  the notification  
11. Texts available from: Nati onal enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:  
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality 
Address: 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya Cairo – Egypt 
Tel: (+202) 22845528 
Fax: (+202) 22845504  E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /tbt@eos.org.eg  
Website: http://www.eos.org.eg
G/TBT/N/UGA/384  
 
4 November 2013  
(13-6031)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6 
 
1. Notifying Member:  UGANDA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Uganda National Bureau of Standards. 
Name and address (including telephon e 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):  Stationary 
containers and tanks (ICS 23.020.10) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  FDUS 
1560:2013, Rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tanks - Specification 
(30 pages, in English).     
6. Description of content:  This Final Draft Uganda Standard specifies the requirements 
and methods of tests for rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tanks (closed and open top tank). This standard is not a pplicable to underground tanks. The standard 
does not cover mobile water tanks and horizontal cylindrical water tanks. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Quality requirements; Prevention of deceptive practices, Consumer 
protection. 
8. Relevant documents:    
1. ASTM D, Standard specification for polyethylene upright storage tanks 
2. IS, Rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tank - specification 
3. KS 1567, Rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tank - specification 
4. RS 736, Rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tank - specification 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    December 2013 Upon declaration as mandatory by the 
Minister for Trade, In dustry and Cooperatives
 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification 
11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:   
http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2013/tbt/UGA/13_4338_00_e.pdf
G/AG/N/GEO/13
8 de octubre de 2014
(14-5686)  Página: 1/3
Comité de Agricultura  Original: inglés
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 30 de septiembre de 2014, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Georgia . La notificación, correspondiente al año civil 2013 , se refiere a los 
compromisos en materia de ayuda interna ( cuadro DS.1  y cuadros justificantes pertinentes). 
 
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  G/AG/N/GEO/13
- 2 - Cuadro justificante DS.1 
AYUDA INTERNA: GEORGIA 
PERÍODO DE NOTIFICACIÓN: AÑO CIVIL 2013 
Medidas exentas del compromiso de reducción - "Compartimento verde"  
Categoría a que 
corresponde la medida Denominación y descripción de la medida, con referencia 
a los criterios establecidos en el Anexo 2 Valor monetario de 
la medida en el año 
correspondiente 
(en lari) Fuente de los datos 
1 2 3 4 
a) Servicios generales   Ministerio de 
Agricultura 
párrafo 2 b) "Seguridad epizoótica" 5.685.763 
"Inocuidad de los alimentos, protección fitosanitaria y seguridad epizoótica" 14.238.424 " 
"Diagnóstico de la producción alimentaria y de la s enfermedades animales y vegetales" 1.402.704 " 
"Gestión y administración del programa de inocui dad de los alimentos, protección fitosanitaria y 
seguridad epizoótica" 5.716.520 " 
"Protección y seguridad fitosanitarias" 1.070.000 " 
párrafo 2 c) "Medidas de ayuda a las cooperativas agropecuarias" 329.050 " 
párrafo 2 d) "Intensificación de la producción agrícola" 3.862.000 " 
párrafo 2 e) "Control estatal de la inocuidad de los alimentos" 300.000 " 
"Análisis de vinos en laboratorio" 50.000 " 
párrafo 2 f) "Medidas para la promoción de los productos vinícolas de Georgia" 1.298.000 " 
"Medidas para la promoción de los productos agropecuarios, el vino y la cocina de Georgia" 300.000 " 
párrafo 2 g) "Programa de ayuda a la agricultura" 191.588.966 " 
"Gestión y administración del programa de desarrollo rural en las regiones" 6.133.800 " 
"Desarrollo de la viticultura y la vinificación" 35.672.610 " 
"Rehabilitación del sistema de mejora" 61.477.236 " 
"Renovación de la maquinaria agrícola" 65.522.500 "   
  G/AG/N/GEO/13
- 3 - Categoría a que 
corresponde la medida Denominación y descripción de la medida, con referencia 
a los criterios establecidos en el Anexo 2 Valor monetario de 
la medida en el año 
correspondiente 
(en lari) Fuente de los datos 
1 2 3 4 
d) Ayuda a los ingresos 
desconectada (párrafo 6) "Medidas de ayuda para la vendimia" 32.553.200 Ministerio de 
Agricultura 
Total:   427.200.773  
 
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G/TBT/N/USA/1334/Add.1  
16 de abril de 2018 
(18-2295) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 16 de abril de 2018 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de los Estados Unidos de América . 
 
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TÍTULO : Programa nacional de agricultura ecológica . Modificación de la Lista nacional de 
sustancias autorizadas y prohibidas (cultivos, ganadería y procesos de elaboración) . Nuevo plazo 
para presentar observaciones.  
ORGANISMO : Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola del Departamento de Agricultura de los 
Estados Unidos.  
MEDIDA : Propuesta de norma : nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones.  
RESUMEN : el Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola (AMS) publicó una propuesta de norma en el 
Federal Register  de 18 de enero de 201 8 en la que introducía 35 modificaciones en la Lista 
nacional de sustancias autorizadas y prohibidas (cultivos, ganadería y procesos de elaboración) El 
plazo de presentación de observaciones se cerró el 19 de marzo de 2018. E l documento notificado 
establec e un nuevo plazo de 30 días para presentar observaciones sobre la propuesta de norma . 
Muchas partes interesadas pidieron al AMS que ampliara el plazo a fin de disponer de más tiempo 
para presentar observaciones sobre la propuesta de norma.  
Las observacione s deben recibirse a más tardar el 14 de mayo de 2018 . 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/USA/18_2016_00_e.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/ECU/135/Add.1
1° de octubre de 2014 
(14-5501)  Página: 1/1
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN 
Addendum 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 22 de septiembre de 2014, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Ecuador. 
 
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La República de Ecuador comunica con relación al Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico RTE INEN 118 
"Amplificadores eléctricos de audiofrecuencia", no tificado mediante el documento identificado con 
la signatura G/TBT/N/ECU/135 del 19 de diciembre de 2013, que éste ha sido expedido mediante 
la Resolución N° 14 303 del 30 de junio de 2014, emitida por la Subsecretaría de la Calidad del 
Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, publicada en el Suplemento del Registro Oficial Nº 329 de 
martes 9 de septiembre de 2014. 
Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, Subsecretaría de la Calidad, 
Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación: 
Responsable: Marlon Martínez B. 
Yánez Pinzón No. 26-12 y Av. Colón. Edf. Rigel 
Quito – Ecuador Tel: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext.2358 / 2255 Punto de Contacto: PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec  / mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec  
 
 
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IP/N/1/COL/6  
 
11 April 2014  
(14-2273)  Page: 1/1  
Council for Trade-Related Aspects  
of Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English/anglais/inglés  
 
NOTIFICATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS  
UNDER ARTICLE 63.2 OF THE AGREEMENT 
COLOMBIA  
By means of a communication received on 12 March 2014, the Delegation of Colombia has notified the 
following laws relating to intellectual property rights:    1. Law 1648 of 2013 (enforcement of IPR)
1 
 2. Law 1519 of 2012 (approval of Brussels Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programme-
 Carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite2 
 
Conseil des aspects des droits de propriété 
intellectuelle qui touchent au commerce 
NOTIFICATION DES LOIS ET RÉGLEMENTATIONS 
AU TITRE DE L'ARTICLE 63:2 DE L'ACCORD 
COLOMBIE  
La délégation de la Colombie a notifié les lois suivantes relatives aux droits de propriété intellectuelle dans une 
communication reçue le 12 mars 2014:   1. Loi n° 1648 de 2013 (moyens de faire respecter les droits de propriété intellectuelle)
1; 
2. Loi n° 1519 de 2012 (approbation de la Convention de Bruxelles sur la distribution de signaux 
porteurs transmis par satellite).2 
 
Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio 
NOTIFICACIÓN DE LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS DE CONFORMIDAD 
CON EL PÁRRAFO 2 DEL ARTÍCULO 63 DEL ACUERDO 
COLOMBIA  
Por medio de una comunicación recibida el 12 de marzo de 2014, la delegación de Colombia ha notificado las 
siguientes leyes relativas a los derechos de propiedad intelectual:   1. Ley 1648 de 2013 (medidas de observancia de los DPI)
1 
 2. Ley 1519 de 2012 (aprobación del Convenio de Bruselas sobre la distribución de señales portadoras de programas tr ansmitidas por satélite)
2 
 
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1 See document IP/N/1/COL/E/4./Voir le document IP/N/1/COL/E/4./Véase el documento 
IP/N/1/COL/E/4. 
2 See document IP/N/1/COL/C/8./Voir le document IP/N/1/COL/C/8./Véase el documento 
IP/N/1/COL/C/8.
G/TBT/N/UGA/653  
 
27 April 2017  
(17-2325) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member : UGANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) :  
2. Agency responsible:  Uganda National Bureau of Standards.  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification  shall be indicated if different from above :  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ ], 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):  Liquid fuels 
(ICS 75.160.20).  
5. Title, number of pages  and la nguage(s)  of the notified document:  DUS 1739:2017, 
Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital 
Density Meter. (11 pages, in English)  
6. Description of content:  This draft standard test method covers the covers  the 
determination of the density, relative density, and API Gravity of petroleum distillates and 
viscous oils that can be handled in a normal fashion as liquids at the temperature of test, 
utilizing either manual or automated sample injection equipment. I ts application is 
restricted to liquids with total vapor pressures typically below 100 kPa and viscosities 
typically below about 15 000 mm2/s at the temperature of test.  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable:  
Not applicable.  
8. Relevant documents:  ASTM D4052 − 16, Standard Test Method for  Density, Relative 
Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter.  
9. Proposed date of adoption: June 2017   
Proposed date of entry into force: Not applicable  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:
G/SPS/N/USA/2828  
 
8 March 2016  
(16-1322)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
1. Notifying Member: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
If applicable, name of local government involved:   
2. Agency responsible: US Environmental Protection Agency 
3. Products covered (provide tariff item  number(s) as specified in national 
schedules deposited with the WTO; IC S numbers should be provided in 
addition, where applicable): Multiple products 
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected , to the extent relevant or practicable: 
[X] All trading partners   
[ ] Specific regions or countries:   
5. Title of the notified document: Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances  Language(s): 
English  Number of pages: 5 
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2016-02-26/html/2016-04070.htm  
6. Description of content: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of 
trifloxystrobin in or on multiple commodities. 
7. Objective and rationale: [X] food safety, [ ] animal health, [ ] plant protection, 
[ ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [ ] protect territory from 
other damage from pests.   
8. Is there a relevant international st andard? If so, identify the standard:  
[ ] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g. title or serial  n u m b e r  o f  C o d e x  
standard or related text)   
[ ] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g. Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter number)    
[ ] International Plant Protection Convention (e.g. ISPM number)    
[X] None 
Does this proposed regulation conform to the relevant international standard?   
[ ] Yes   [ ] No 
If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:   
9. Other relevant documents and language (s) in which these are available:     
10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) : 26 February 2016 
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) : 26 February 2016 G/SPS/N/USA/2828 
 
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  11. Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication , 
and/or  (dd/mm/yy) : 26 February 2016 
[X] Trade facilitating measure   
12. Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the 
notification and/or (dd/mm/yy) : Not applicable 
Agency or authority designated to hand le comments: [ ] National Notification 
Authority, [ ] National Enquiry Point.  Address, fax number and e-mail address 
(if available) of other body:  
For further information contact: Susan Lewis, Registration Division (7505P), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; Main telephone number: +(703) 305 7090; E-mail: RDFRNotices@epa.gov 
13. Text(s) available from: [X] National Notifi cation Authority, [ ] National Enquiry 
Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of other body:   
United States SPS National Notification Auth ority, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, 
International Regulations and Standards Division (IRSD), Stop 1014, Washington D.C. 20250; Tel: +(1 202) 720 1301; Fax: +(1 202) 720 0433; E-mail: 
us.spsenquirypoint@fas.usda.gov
G/SG/109  
15 avril 2013  
(13-1972)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des sauvegardes  Original: anglais  
 
   
IMPOSITION PAR L'UKRAINE D'UN E MESURE DE SAUVEGARDE  
À L'IMPORTATION DES VÉHICULES AUTOMOBILES 
DEMANDE DE CONSULTATIONS PRÉSENT ÉE PAR LA FÉDÉRATION DE RUSSIE  
AU TITRE DE L'ARTICLE 12:3 DE L'ACCORD SUR LES SAUVEGARDES 
FÉDÉRATION DE RUSSIE 
La communication ci-après, en date du 12 avril 2013, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
de la Fédération de Russie.  
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 Suite à la notification (G/SG/N/8/UKR/3-G/SG/N /10/UKR/3-G/SG/N/11/UKR/1) de l'Ukraine, la 
Fédération de Russie, Membre ayant un intérêt su bstantiel en tant qu'exportateur de véhicules 
automobiles à destination de l'Ukraine, demande l'ouverture de consultations avec l'Ukraine conformément à l'article 12:3 de l'Accord de l'OMC sur les sauvegardes. 
 
La présente demande est sans préjudice des droits de la Russie au titre de l'Accord sur l'OMC.  La Russie espère une prompte réponse à cette demande afin que le lieu et la date des 
consultations puissent être fixés. 
 
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G/TBT/N/BRA/491/Rev.1/Add.1  
 
16 June 2014   
(14-3481) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
 The following communication, dated 12 June 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation  of Brazil . 
 
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This addendum aims at informing that the technical regulation issued by the National Institute of 
Metrology , Quality and Metrology /Inmetro, notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/491/Rev.1 (Portaria  Nº 
11, de 10 de Janeiro de 2014), establishing  technical requirements for wires, electrical cables and 
flexible cords, was now adopted as the final text, after taking com ments into account, by the 
Ordinance number 260/2014 (Portaria Nº 260, de 5 de Junho de 2014).  
The te xt proposes relevant provisions to the technical requirements for wires, electrical cables and 
flexible cords, sets adjustments in order to suit th e updati ng points which arises from the revision of 
the ABNT Standard 14633:2013, and rewards Ordinance number 589/2012 (item I and Appendix II) 
notified under the document G/TBT/N/BRA/491/Add.1  with a focus on security and for the 
prevention of accidents.  
http:// www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002115.pdf  
 
 
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G/TBT/N/SAU/548  
 
8 March 2013  
(13-1266)  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:  KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   Saudi 
Food and Drug Authority  (SFDA)  
2. Agency responsible:  Saudi Standards, Metrology an d Quality Organization (SASO) 
Name and address (including telephon e 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 :   
Saudi Standards ,Metrology and Quality Organization 
P.O. Box:  3437 Riyadh 11471  Tel.:  +966(1)4520000  Ext:  (1378-1381-1383) Fax:  +966(1)4520193 
Email:  enquirypoint@saso.org.sa   
Website:  http://www.saso.org.sa  
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):  Food 
Stuff: Dates Syrup (Dibs Alta mr) (ICS Code:  67.080.00). 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  The Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia / The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for: "Dates Syrup (Dibs Altamr)" (5 pages in English and 6 pages in Arabic)      
6. Description of content:  This standard is concerned with dates syrup (debis) extracted 
from mature dates fruits, which is prepared for direct consumption or for the production of other food items such as sweets and pastries.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Food safety.  
8. Relevant documents:   - 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined Six months after publication in official Gazette  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from the da te of circulation G/TBT/N/SAU/548 
 
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  11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:    
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization 
P.O. Box: 3437 Riyadh 11471  
Tel.:  +966(1)4520000  Ext:  (1378-1381-1383) Fax:  +966(1)4520193 
Email:  enquirypoint@saso.org.sa  
Website:  http://www.saso.org.sa
G/TBT/N/BRA/694/Add.1  
 
26 April 2017  
(17-2288) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 26 April 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation  of Brazil .  
 
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Enrichment of wheat and corn meal with iron and folic acid  
The Draft Resolution n ° 249/2016, notifie d through G/TBT/N/BRA/694 , was adopted as a final text, 
published as ANVISA Resoluti on – RDC n ° 150, 13 April 2017.  
The full text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/2718376/RDC_150_2017_.pdf/a873d3b9 -3e93-
49f3-b6c5-0f45aefcd348  
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G/SPS/N/SAU/92/Add.1  
 
21 March 2014  
(14-1782)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 20 March 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
 
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 Procedure for lifting a temporary ban on the export  of meats and their products to the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia 
Saudi Food and Drug Authority changed the proposed date of entry into force for the Procedure for 
lifting a temporary ban on the export of meats and their products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (G/SPS/N/SAU/92) to 15 April 2014 due to receiving comments from many WTO Members. 
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 potent ially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, norm ally of at least 60 calendar days. Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of or iginally 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/yy) : Not applicable 
Agency or authority designated to handle co mments: [ ] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
SPS Enquiry point, Saudi food and Drug Authority 
SFDA - 3292 North Ring road Al Nafel Area Unt (1) - Riyadh 13312 - 6288 Tel: +(966 11) 275 9222, Ext. 3331 
Fax: +(966 11) 210 9825 
E-mail: SPSEP.Food@sfda.gov.sa  
Website: http://www.sfda.gov.sa   G/SPS/N/SAU/92/Add.1 
 
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  Text available from: [ ] National Notificati on Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body: 
SPS Enquiry point, Saudi food and Drug Authority 
SFDA - 3292 North Ring road Al Nafel Area Unt (1) - Riyadh 13312 - 6288 
Tel: +(966 11) 275 9222, Ext. 3331 
Fax: +(966 11) 210 9825 E-mail: SPSEP.Food@sfda.gov.sa  
Website: http://www.sfda.gov.sa   
 
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G/AG/N/TPKM/131  
 
27 January 2016  
(16-0562)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 26 January 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu . The 
notification concerns the volume-based special safeguard ( Table MA:3 ). 
 
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 G/AG/N/TPKM/131 
 
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  Table MA:3 
MARKET ACCESS – THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY 
OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU 
Notification under Article 5 of the Agreement: special safeguard: volume-based 
1. Description of product:  Rice 
2. Tariff item number: 10061000, 10062000, 10063000, 10064000, 
 11029011, 11029019, 11031930, 11032010, 
 11041910, 11042920, 11081910, 18069061, 
 18069071, 18069092, 19019091, 19021110,  19021910, 19022010, 19023020, 19041020,  19042011, 19042021, 19049010, 21069098 
3. Trigger level: 
 (as calculated in Annex 1)   141,662.1 tonnes 
4. Volume of imports entering 
 territory in current period  141,795.9 tonnes 
5. Period of application:  from 24 December 2015 to 31 December 2015 
SPECIAL SAFEGUARD: VOLUME-BASED: ANNEX 1 TO MA:3 
Information required for the calculation of the Trigger Level 
Imports in the 3 preceding years: 2011: 126,183.9 tonnes 
  2012: 147,808.9 tonnes  2013: 130,756.0 tonnes 
  Average: 134,916.3 tonnes 
 And the import penetration is taken into account: 
 
Consumption in the 3 preceding years: 2011: 1,182,286.6 tonnes  2012: 1,206,839.7 tonnes 
 2013: 1,192,633.7 tonnes 
 Average: 1,193,920.0 tonnes  Calculation of trigger level (pursuant to Article 5 of the Agreement on Agriculture): 
 
Import penetration = 134,916.3/1,193,920.0  = 11.30% (base trigger therefore equals 110%) 
 
Trigger level = (134,916.3 tonnes x 110%) + (1,192,633.7 tonnes – 
1,206,839.7 tonnes) 
 = 134,201.9 tonnes < 105% of the average imports = 
141,662.1 tonnes 
 Therefore, the trigger level is 141,662.1 tonnes. 
 
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