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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/TBT/N/FIN/48 
20 July 2012  
 (12-3986) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
The following notification is being circ ulated in accordance with Article 10.6 
 
1. Notifying Member:  FINLAND  
If applicable, name of local governme nt involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  EC WTO-TBT Enquiry Point 
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above :   
Ministry of the Environment 
P.O. Box: 35, 00023 Government Telephone:  +358-20 490 100, Fax:   +358-50 364 7356 Email:  jyrki.kauppinen@ymparisto.fi , Website:  http://www.ymparisto.fi/  
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):  Construction products. 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Draft Decree of 
Ministry of the Environment on increasing ener gy efficiency in renovation of buildings 
(4 pages in Finnish).   
6. Description of content:  Decree gives guidelines for incr easing energy efficiency in 
renovation of buildings.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Decree is needed also in order to better im plement the Directive 2010/31/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council on th e energy performance of buildings.  
8. Relevant documents:   - 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:   } 2013 
10. Final date for comments:  14 October 2012 
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/crna ttachments/2012/tbt/FIN/12_2769_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/SAU/915  
8 de febrero de 2016  
(16-0818)  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: REINO DE LA ARABIA SAUDITA 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno 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) 
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y siti os 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:  
Organización de Normalización, Metrología y Calidad de la Arabia Saudita (SASO) P.O. BOX 3437 Riad 11471 
REINO DE LA ARABIA SAUDITA 
Teléfono: +966(11) 2529999 Ext: (9070-9061) Fax: +966(11) 4520193 
Correo electrónico: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa  
http://www.saso.gov.sa/ 
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2. 9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5. 6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], o 
en virtud de: medida notificada para fines de transparencia.  
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): establecimientos del sector alimentario. Procesos de la 
industria alimentaria (ICS: 67.020) e inocuidad de los alimentos. 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: The Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia "Food Act"  (Ley de Productos Alimenticios del Reino de la Arabia Saudita). 
Documento en árabe (12 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido: la Ley notificada se aplica a todas las etapas de la cadena 
alimentaria para velar por la inocuidad de los alimentos, mejorar la calidad, proteger la salud de los consumidores minimizando los riesgos asociados a los alimentos y evitar 
obstáculos al comercio de alimentos.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuan do proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes: velar por la salud y la seguridad de las personas.  
8. Documentos pertinentes: - 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: no se ha determinado. 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor: seis meses después de su publicación en el 
boletín oficial.   G/TBT/N/SAU/915 
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  10. Fecha límite para la pres entación de observaciones: 30 días después de la fecha de 
distribución. 
11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio nacional  de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de co rreo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución: 
Correo electrónico: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa  
Sitio Web: http://www.saso.gov.sa/en/eserv ices/tbt/Pages/default.aspx
G/TBT/N/RWA/176  
 
24 July 2018  
(18-4641) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member: RWANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
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:   
Rwanda Standards Board  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw   
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw   
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): Chemicals 
for industrial and domestic disinfection purposes (ICS 71.100.35).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: DRS 384: 2018 
Disinfecting liquid synthetic detergents - Specification (21 page(s), in English)    
6. Description of content: This Draft Rwa nda Standard specifies requirements, sampling 
and test methods for liquid synthetic detergent that contains a phenolic, quaternary 
ammonium or other type of germicide and which is intended primarily for general cleaning 
and disinfecting floors, walls, wood work and other hard surfaces where the destruction of 
bacteria is important.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Protection of human health or safety; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
• RS ISO 862, Surface active agents - Vocabulary  
• ISO 1063, Surface active agents -- Determination of stability in hard water  
• RS 278, Cosmetics - Method of Sampling  
• RS EAS 814, Determination of biodegradability of surfactants - Test method  
• ISO 2870, Surface active agents - Detergents - Determination of anionic -active 
matter hydrolysable and non -hydrolysable under acid conditions  
• ISO 2871 -1, Surface active agents - Detergents - Determination of cationic -active 
matter content - Part1: High -molecular -mass cation ic-active matter  
• ISO 2871 -2, Surface active agents - Detergents - Determination of cationic -active 
matter content - Part 2: Cationic -active matter of low molecular mass (between 
200 and 500)   G/TBT/N/RWA/176  
 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined  
Proposed date of  entry into force: To be determined  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:   
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/2018/TBT/RWA/18_3920_00_e.pdf
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GPA/ACC/UKR/18
3 February 2015
(15-0747)  Page: 1/2
Committee on Government Procurement  Original: English
 
 
 
ACCESION OF UKRAINE TO THE AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT 
COMMUNICATION FROM ICELAND, LIECHT ENSTEIN, NORWAY, AND SWITZERLAND 
The following communication, dated 3 February 2015,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegations of Iceland, Liechten stein, Norway, and Switzerland. 
 
 
_______________ 
COMMENTS FROM ICELAND, LIECHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, AND SWITZERLAND ON 
UKRAINE’S SECOND REVISED OFFER 
 
The above Members of the European Free Trade Asso ciation (EFTA) would like to thank Ukraine for 
its second revised offer of 28 October 2014 (GPA/ACC/UKR/13) and underline that we very much 
appreciate the improvements Ukraine has made compared especially to its first revised offer. The Members of EFTA estimate that with the second revised offer Ukraine has made a major step for 
its accession to the revised GPA.   
 In addition to the joint request for improvements to Ukraine's initial Appendix I offer communicated on 18 April 2013 and as agreed with Ukraine in October 2014 in Geneva, EFTA 
herewith provides further comments and requests. We reserve the right to submit additional 
comments and requests for improvements.  
Annex 1 – Central Government Entities and Annex 2 – Sub-Central Government Entities 
 1. We suggest that Ukraine inserts a footnote with a link to a web-portal providing electronic 
access to the indicative list of covered entities at central and sub central levels. 
Annex 3 – Other Entities 
 2. We propose that Ukraine clarifies the scope of coverage under point 1 (natural and oil gas): 
What is meant by “Ensuring (provision of) transmission, supply, storage of natural and oil gas”? 
3. EFTA members wish to further ex plore with Ukraine the scope of the exceptions in note 2.  
Annex 5 – Services 
 
4. EFTA members propose that Ukraine merges Notes 1 and 2, clarifying that the Agreement 
applies to all services as contained in document MTN.GNS/W/120, procured by the entities listed in 
Annexes 1 to 3. 
   GPA/ACC/UKR/18 
 
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  Annex 6 – Construction Services 
 5. EFTA members propose that Ukraine merges Notes 1 and 2, clarifying that the Agreement 
applies to all construction services as listed in Division 51 of the Central Product Classification 
(CPC), procured by the entities listed in Annexes 1 to 3. 
6. EFTA members propose that Ukraine deletes the threshold in Annex 6, since this already 
follows from Annex 1 to 3. 
Annex 7 – General Notes 
 7. It seems that Note 4a may duplicate the note in Annex I. EFTA would like to seek 
clarification on the need for Note 4a.  
8. EFTA would like to seek clarification on the scope of Note 4g and the type of services that 
Ukraine is seeking to exclude. 
 
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G/LIC/Q/MYS/7/Corr.1  
 
4 April 2014  
(14-2111)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 QUESTIONS FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION TO MALAYSIA REGARDING ITS NOTIFICATION 
UNDER ARTICLE 5) OF THE AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
QUESTIONS FROM THE UNITED STATES TO MALAYSIA 
Corrigendum* 
 
Please note that the title should read: 
QUESTIONS FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION TO MALAYSIA REGARDING ITS NOTIFICATION 
UNDER ARTICLE 5) OF THE AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
 
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* In English only.
G/TBT/N/KEN/586  
 
13 June 2017  
(17-3130) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member : KENYA   
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) :  
2. Agency responsible:  Kenya Bureau of Standards  
Name and add ress (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 :  
P.O. Box: 54974 -00200, Nairobi, Kenya  
Telepho ne: + (254) 020 605490, 605506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/609665  
E-mail: info@kebs.org  
Website: http://www.kebs.org  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Drinking water 
(ICS 13.060.20).  
5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the  notified document:  DEAS 153:2017 
Packaged drinking water – Specification . (11 page(s), in English)   
6. Description of content:  This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and 
methods of sampling and test for packaged drinking water for direc t human consumption. 
It applies to drinking water, carbonated drinking /sparkling drinking water and alkaline 
drinking water.   
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Quality requirements  
8. Relevant document s: N/A  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  September 2017  
Proposed date of entry into force:  Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet 
Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives   
10. Final date for comments:  26 July 2017  G/TBT/N/KEN/586  
 
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  11. Texts available f rom: National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:   
Kenya Bureau of Standards  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point  
P.O. Box: 54974 -00200, Nairobi, Kenya  
Telephone: + (254) 020 60549 0, 605506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/609665  
E-mail: info@kebs.org ; Website: http://www.kebs.org  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/KEN/17_2664_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/ECU/53/Add.2  
28 February 2014  
(14-1212)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 21 February 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Ecuador. 
 
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 By means of this Addendum No. 2, the Republic of  Ecuador notifies the draft first revision (1R) 
of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 047 "Metal cable tray, 
electrical conduit and trunking systems", no tified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/53/Add.1 
of 26 August 2010.  
Text available from: 
 Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad (Ministry of Industry and Productivity) 
Subsecretaría de la Calidad (Under-Secretariat for Quality)  
Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación  (National Notification Authority) 
 Contact person: Ana Lucía Anrango Ch. 
Yánez Pinzón No. 26-12 y Av. Colón, Edf. Rigel 
Quito, Ecuador Tel.: +593 2 394-8760, Ext. 2358/2253 
Email: puntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec ; aanrango@mipro.gob.ec  
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/21/Add.1  
5 de abril de 2018 
(18-2083) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 5 de abril de 2018 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Uganda . 
 
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Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que la Norma US 762:2007, "Velas para iluminación . 
Especificaciones", cuyo proyecto se notificó en el documento G/TBT/N/UGA/21, fue retirada el 
12 de diciembre de 2017 . 
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1203  
14 juin 2017 
(17-3155) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6.  
 
1. Membre notifiant : CHINE 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable : Standardization Administration of China  – SAC (Administration 
chinoise de normalisation)  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax et les adresses 
de courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme ou de 
l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des observations  concernant la notification 
doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de 
l'organisme susmentionné:   
3. Notification au titre de l'article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], autres:  
4. Produits visés (le cas échéant,  position du SH ou de la NCCD, sinon position du 
tarif douanier national . Les numéros de l'ICS peuvent aussi être indiqués, le cas 
échéant) : Motocycles et cyclomoteurs . Motocycles ( y compris les cyclomoteurs) et cycles 
équipés d'un moteur auxiliaire, avec ou sans side -cars; side-cars (SH 87.11) . Motocycles 
et cyclomoteurs (ICS 43.140)  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : External Projections for 
Motorcycles and Mopeds  (Saillies extérieures des motocycles et cyclomoteurs), 10 pages, 
en chinois  
6. Teneur : Le document notifié spécifie les exigences techniques et les méthodes de mesure 
applicables aux saillies extérieures des motocycles et cyclomoteurs.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant: Protection de la santé ou de la sécurité des personnes  
8. Documents pertinents : -  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : 90 jours après distribution par le Secrétariat de l'OMC  
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : Six mois après adoption  
10. Date l imite pour la présentation des observations : 60 jours après distribution par le 
Secrétariat de l'OMC  G/TBT/N/CHN/1203  
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  11. Entité auprès de laquelle les textes peuvent être obtenus : point d'information 
national [X] ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de fax et adresses de courrier 
électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China  
(Centre national de notification et d'information OMC sur les OTC de la République 
populaire de C hine) 
Téléphone :    +86 10 84603950/84603889  
Fax:     +86 10 84603811  
Courrier électronique:  tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn  
https://mem bers.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/CHN/17_2686_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/FIN/61  
11 janvier  2019 
(19-0161) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6.  
 
1. Membre notifiant : FINLANDE  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable : Commission européenne  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax et les 
adresses de courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme 
ou de l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des observations concernant la 
notification doivent être indiqu és si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent 
de l'organisme susmentionné:  
Ministry of the Environment  (Ministère de l'environnement)  
Department of the Built Environment  (Département de l'aménagement du territoire et de 
la construction)  
P.O. Box 35  
00023 GOVERNMENT, Finlande  
Fax: +(358) 9 1603 9320  
Courrier électronique: kaisa.kauko@ym.fi , tomi.marjamaki@ym.fi  
3. Notification au titre de l'article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], autres:  
4. Produits visés (le cas échéant, position du SH ou de la NCCD, sinon position du 
tarif douanier national . Les numéros de l'ICS peuvent aussi être indiqués, le cas 
échéant) : Produits de construction  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : Ministry of the Environment 
Decree on essential technical requirements for the connectors of PEX pipes intended for 
the water supply systems of buildings  (Décret du Ministère de l'environnement établissant 
les exigen ces techniques essentielles applicables aux raccords de tuyaux en polyéthylène 
réticulé pour systèmes de plomberie de bâtiments) - 2018/643/FIN (3 pages, en finnois)  
6. Teneur : Le décret notifié établit les exigences minimales applicables en Finlande aux  
raccords de tuyaux en polyéthylène réticulé installés dans les bâtiments et servant à 
l'approvisionnement en eau potable et en eau chaude.  
7. Objectif et raison d'être, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant : Santé, sécurité  
8. Documents pertinents:  
• Décret du Ministère de l'environnement établissant les exigences techniques 
essentielles applicables aux raccords de tuyaux en polyéthylène réticulé pour 
systèmes de plomberie de bâtiments, 3 pages, 2018/643/FIN  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : avril 2 019 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : janvier 2 020 G/TBT/N/FIN/61  
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  10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations : 60 jours à compter de la 
notification  
11. Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de : point d'information national [ ] ou adresse, 
numéros de téléphone et de fax et adresses de courrier électronique et de site 
Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
Commission européenne  
Point d'information de l'UE sur les OTC  
Fax: + (32) 2 299 80 43  
Courrier électronique: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu  
Texte disponible sur le site Web: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools -databases/tbt/fr/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/FIN/19_0151_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/UGA/736/Add.1  
26 de marzo  de 2018 
(18-1835) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 23 de marzo de 2018 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Uganda . 
 
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Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que la Norma US 1837:2017, "Ensayo normalizado 
del asentamiento del hormigón de cemento hidráulico", cuyo proyecto se notificó en 
G/TBT/N/UGA/736, fue adoptada el 12 de diciembre de 2017 . 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/489  
16 de junio de 2015  
(15-3116)  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: UGANDA 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable: Oficina Nacional de Normas de Uganda. 
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y siti os 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): productos de la industria química en general (ICS: 
71.100.01). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Proyecto definitivo 
de norma de Uganda FDUS 1625:2015: Acid - Based Instant Hand Sanitizers - 
Specification  (Soluciones esterilizantes instantáneas para manos a base de ácidos - 
Especificaciones). Documento en inglés (14 páginas). 
6. Descripción del contenido: en el proyecto definitivo de norma de Uganda notificado se 
especifican los requisitos y los métodos de prueba para soluciones esterilizantes instantáneas para manos a base de ácidos.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuan do proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes: requisitos de calidad, protección de la salud y la seguridad de las personas, 
prevención de prácticas engañosas y protección de los consumidores.  
8. Documentos pertinentes: Norma EAS 789:2013 - Soluciones esterilizantes instantáneas 
para manos - Especificaciones 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: agosto de 2015. 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor: fecha en que el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria 
y Cooperativas declare el carácter obligatorio de la medida.   
10. Fecha límite para la pres entación de observaciones: 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación. G/TBT/N/UGA/489 
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  11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio nacional  de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de co rreo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/TBT/UGA/15_2321_00_e.pdf
G/SPS/N/EU/231/Add.1  
 
8 November 2018  
(18-6997) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 7 November 2018 , is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of  the European Union . 
 
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Maximum residue levels for lambda -cyhalothrin in or on certain products  
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/231 (3 January 2018) was adopted as Commission Regulation 
(EU) 2018/960 of 5 July 2018 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the 
European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue l evels for lambda -cyhalothrin 
in or on certain products (Text with EEA relevance) [OJ L  169, 6 July 2018, p. 27].  
This Regulation shall apply from 26 January 2019.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/EEC/18_5786_00_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/EEC/18_5786_00_f.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/EEC/18_5786_00_s.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 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 applicab le 
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [X]  National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other 
body:  
European Commission  
DG Health and Food Safety, Unit D2-Multilateral International Relations  
Rue Froissart 101, B -1049 Brussels  
Tel: +(32 2) 295 4263  
Fax: +(32 2) 299 8090  
E-mail: sps@ec.europa.eu  G/SPS/N/EU/231/Add.1  
 
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  Text(s) available from: [X]  National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number a nd e-mail address (if available) of other body:  
European Commission  
DG Health and Food Safety, Unit D2 -Multilateral International Relations  
Rue Froissart 101, B -1049 Brussels  
Tel: +(32 2) 295 4263  
Fax: +(32 2) 299 8090  
E-mail: sps@ec.europa.eu  
 
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G/SPS/N/EEC/341/Add.15  
 
2 October 2013  
(13-5273)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 30 Septem ber 2013, is being circulated at the request 
of the Delegation of the European Union. 
 
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 Feed and food of non-animal origin 
The revision of Commission Regulation (EC)  No 669/2009 has been adopted as "Commission 
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 925/2013 of 25 September 2013 amending Annex I to 
Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 implementing Re gulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council as regards the incr eased level of official controls on imports of 
certain feed and food of non-animal origin" (OJ L 254, 26 September 2013, pp. 12-19). 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2013/sps/EEC/13_3900_00_e.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2013/sps/EEC/13_3900_00_f.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2013/sps/EEC/13_3900_00_s.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 
[X] Other: This Regulation is applicable as of 1 October 2013. 
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: [X] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
European Commission 
DG Health and Consumers, Unit G6-Multilateral International Relations 
Rue Froissart 101, B-1049 Brussels 
Tel: +(32 2) 295 99 22 Fax: +(32 2) 299 80 90 E-mail: sps@ec.europa.eu  G/SPS/N/EEC/341/Add.15 
 
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  Text available from: [X] National Notificati on Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body: 
European Commission 
DG Health and Consumers, Unit G6-Multilateral International Relations 
Rue Froissart 101, B-1049 Brussels 
Tel: +(32 2) 295 99 22 Fax: +(32 2) 299 80 90 
E-mail: sps@ec.europa.eu  
 
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G/TBT/N/QAT/367
17 de diciembre de 2014
(14-7298)  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: QATAR 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2 Organismo responsable: Departamento de Normalización y Metrología. 
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y siti os 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:  
Ministerio del Medio Ambiente 
Departamento de Normalización Apartado postal: 23277 
ESTADO DE QATAR 
Correo electrónico: standard@qatar.net.qa   
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): edulcorantes autorizados en productos alimenticios (ICS: 
67.180.1). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Sweeteners 
Permitted for Use in Food Products  (Edulcorantes autorizados en productos alimenticios). 
Documento en inglés (9 páginas) y en árabe (15 páginas). 
6. Descripción del contenido: el proyecto de reglamento técnico notificado es específico de 
los productos sucedáneos del azúcar para diabéticos o para regímenes especiales.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuan do proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes: inocuidad de los alimentos. 
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
• Reglamento del Reino Unido sobre etiquetado de edulcorantes, de 2003 
• Código de Reglamentos Federales, parte 1 (170.3) (Sucralosa) 
• Directiva 115/CE de la Unión Europea sobre edulcorantes 
• Legislación de la Unión Europea, L 259/122 
• Grupo científico de la Autoridad Europea de Seguridad Alimentaria (EFSA) sobre 
aditivos alimentarios y nutrientes 
• Declaración de la Comisión Técnica de Aditivos Alimentarios y Fuentes de Nutrientes 
Añadidos a los Alimentos (ANS) en relación con la inocuidad del eritritol (E 968), 
2010. G/TBT/N/QAT/367 
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  9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: no se ha determinado. 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor: seis meses después de su publicación en el 
boletín oficial. 
10. Fecha límite para la pres entación de observaciones: 60 días después de la fecha de 
distribución. 
11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio nacional  de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de co rreo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución: 
Ministry of Environment (Ministerio del Medio Ambiente) 
Standard Department 
Correo electrónico: standard@qatar.net.qa  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/TBT/QAT/14_5457_00_e.pdf 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachme nts/2014/TBT/QAT/14_5457_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/UGA/636/Add.1  
27 de junio de 2017 
(17-3428) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 27 de junio de 2017 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Uganda . 
 
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Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que la Norma US 1697:2017, Método de prueba 
normalizado para l a destilación de petróleo crudo -columna de 15 platos teóricos -, cuyo proyecto 
se notificó en G/TBT/N/UGA/636, fue adoptada el 20 de junio de 2017 . 
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G/TBT/N/CHN/976  
 
21 August 2013  
(13-4465)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6 
 
1. Notifying Member:  CHINA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Standardization Administration of China (SAC)   
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):  Heavy-
duty commercial vehicles (ICS: 43.020; HS: 87) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: National 
Standard of the P.R.C., Fuel Consumption Limits for Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicles (7 
pages, in Chinese). 
6. Description of content:  This standard specifies the fuel consumption limits for heavy-
duty commercial vehicles. This standard applies to the gasoline and diesel commercial vehicles with maximum design total mass above 3500 kg, including trucks, semi-trailer 
tractors, buses, dumpers and city buses.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  For energy conservation and environmental protection. 
8. Relevant documents:   -   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
 
Proposed date of entry into force:    90 days after circulation by the WTO 
Secretariat 
6 months after adoption 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat  
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:    
WTO/TBT National Notification  and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China 
Tel.:  +86 10 84603768/84603882 
Fax: +86 10 84603811 E-mail: tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn   
http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2013/tbt/CHN/13_3310_00_x.pdf
G/SPS/N/PER/548/Add.1
30 septembre 2014
(14-5467)  Page: 1/2
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original: espagnol
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, reçue le 19 septembre 2014, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation du Pérou. 
 
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 Établissement des exigences phytosanitaires applicables au pollen de tomate originaire et en 
provenance des Pays-Bas 
L'objet du présent addendum est d'annoncer la clôture de la période de consultation publique au sujet du projet de décision directoriale établissant les exigences phytosanitaires auxquelles il doit être satisfait lors de l'importation de pollen de tomate ( Lycopersicon esculentum ) originaire et en 
provenance des Pays-Bas, notifié au moyen du document G/SPS/N/PER/548 le 18 juin 2014. La 
décision directoriale n° 0042-2014-MINAGRI-SENASA-DSV a été publiée dans le Journal officiel (Diario Oficial el Peruano ) le 4 septembre 2014 et est entrée en vigueur à la même date. 
http://www.senasa.gob.pe/RepositorioAPS /0/0/JER/REQUISITO S2014/RD%20 0042-2014-
MINAGRI-SENASA-DSV.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 po ur l'adoption, la publication ou l'entrée en 
vigueur  
[ ] Autres:  
Délai prévu pour la présentation des observations: (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres concernés, un nouveau délai pour  la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60 jours civils au moin s, devrait être prévu. Dans d'autres 
circonstances, comme le report de la da te 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 di stribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou (jj/mm/aa) : Sans objet 
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traite r les observations: [ ] autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [ ] point d' information national. Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme: G/SPS/N/PER/548/Add.1 
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Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de: [X] autori té nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'information national. Adresse, numér o de fax et adresse électronique (s'il y a 
lieu) d'un autre organisme: 
Document disponible auprès de: 
Ing. Gustavo Mostajo Ocola 
Director de la Subdirección de Cuarentena Vegetal SENASA  (Directeur du Département de la 
quarantaine végétale - SENASA) 
Av. La Molina Nº 1915, Lima 12, Lima (Pérou) Téléphone: +(511) 313 3300 poste 2001, +(511) 340 1486 poste 2001 Courrier électronique: gmostajo@senasa.gob.pe  
 
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G/TBT/N/BRA/680/Add.1  
 
20 April 2017  
(17-2159) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 20 April 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation  of Brazil .  
 
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Thermometers and m ercury -column sphygmomanometers  
The Draft Resolution no. 207/2016, notified throug h G/TBT/N/BRA/680 , was adopted as a final 
text, published as ANVISA Resoluti on – RDC nº 145, 21 March 2017.  
The full text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/2860907/RDC_145_2017_.pdf/36ba6918 -cd55-
4475-87a4-2470a1aef9c5  
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Centre William Rappard    Rue de Lausanne 154    Case postale    CH - 1211 Genève 21 
 Téléphone:  (+41 22) 739 51 11    Fax:  (+41 22) 731 42 06 
Internet:  http://www.wto.org  
  
Reference: WLI/100 2 August 2016 
  
 
  
 
PROTOCOL AMENDING THE MARRAKESH AGREEMENT 
ESTABLISHING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
DONE AT GENEVA ON 27 NOVEMBER 2014 
 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
 
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE 
 
 I have the honour to inform you that on 28 July 2016, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
accepted the Protocol Amending the Marrake sh Agreement Establishing the World Trade 
Organization, done at Geneva on 27 November 2014 (the "Protocol").   In accordance with its paragraph 4, the Protocol shall enter into force for the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia upon acceptance of the Protocol by two thirds of the Members.  
 
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Protocol, Annex 1A to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing 
the World Trade Organization shall, upon entry into force of the Protocol, be amended by the 
insertion of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, as set out in the Annex to the Protocol, to be placed after the Agreement on Safeguards. 
 
 This notification is furnished in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Protocol.  
 
  
 
  
 
 
           R o b e r t o  A z e v ê d o  
         D i r e c t o r - G e n e r a l  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 16-4127            WT/Let/1186
G/TBT/N/BRA/504/Add.3  
 
20 October 2015  
(15-5530)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 20 October 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil. 
 
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 This addendum aims at informing that the National  Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology 
- Inmetro, issued the Ordinance Nº 526, 16 October 2015, in order to make some adjustments in 
the Conformity Assessment procedures Safety Matches, issued by Ordinance Nº 641, 30 November 
2012 (G/TBT/N/BRA/504/Add.1). 
Comments and suggestions will be accepted until 18 November 2015. 
The full text is available in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: 
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legis lacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002325.pdf 
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G/SPS/N/EEC/366/Add.1
23 September 2014 
(14-5312)  Page: 1/2
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 15 Septem ber 2014, is being circulated at the request 
of the Delegation of the European Union. 
 
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 Sunflower oil originating in or consigned from Ukraine 
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EEC/366 (10 December 2009) is repealed by "Commission 
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 853/2014 of  5 August 2014 repealing Regulation (EC) 
No 1151/2009 imposing special conditions governing the import of sunflower oil originating in or 
consigned from Ukraine (Text with EEA relevance)" [OJ L 233, 6 August 2014, p. 25]. The 
Regulation entered into force on 26 August 2014. 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/sps/EEC/14_4084_00_e.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/sps/EEC/14_4084_00_f.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/sps/EEC/14_4084_00_s.pdf  
This addendum concerns a: 
[ ] Modification of final date for comments 
[ ] 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 
[X] Other: Withdrawal of the measure 
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: [X] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
European Commission 
DG Health and Consumers, Unit G6-Multilateral International Relations 
Rue Froissart 101, B-1049 Brussels 
Tel: (+32 2) 295 4263 Fax: (+32 2) 299 8090 E-mail: sps@ec.europa.eu G/SPS/N/EEC/366/Add.1 
 
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  Text(s) available from: [X] National Notificati on Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body: 
European Commission 
DG Health and Consumers, Unit G6-Multilateral International Relations 
Rue Froissart 101, B-1049 Brussels 
Tel: (+32 2) 295 4263 Fax: (+32 2) 299 8090 
E-mail: sps@ec.europa.eu  
 
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G/TBT/N/USA/867/Add.1  
19 juin 2015  
(15-3181)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, datée du 15 juin 2015, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
des États-Unis d'Amérique. 
 
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 INTITULÉ: Autorisation des appareils à fréquence radioélectrique 
ORGANISME: Federal Communications Commission  (Commission fédérale des communications) 
ACTION: Règle finale 
RÉSUMÉ: Le document notifié actualise le prog ramme d'autorisation des appareils à fréquence 
radioélectrique de la Commission fédérale des communications ("la Commission"). Les règles 
adoptées par la Commission se fondent sur les réussites liées au recours aux organismes de 
certification des télécommunications (TCB) reconnus par la Commission et visent à faciliter l'arrivée rapide sur le marché de produits nouveaux et innovants tout en veillant à ce que ces 
produits ne génèrent pas de brouillage préjudiciable les uns pour les autres ou pour tout autre 
dispositif ou service de communication. 
CALENDRIER: Date de prise d'effet: 13 juillet 2015. L'incorporation par référence des publications 
indiquées dans cette règle est approuvée par le Directeur du Federal Register  à  l a  d a t e  d u  
13 juillet 2015. 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/TBT/USA/15_2332_00_e.pdf 
 
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G/TBT/N/MEX/333/Add.1  
 
10 August 2017  
(17-4333) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATIO N 
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 10 August 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mexico. 
 
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Explanatory note regarding  Emergency Mexican Official Standard NOM -EM-003-ASEA -2016 
"Industrial safe ty, operational safety and environmental protection specifications and technical 
criteria for the design, construction, pre -start up, operation and maintenance of onshore petroleum 
storage facilities, other than those used for liquefied petroleum gas ", published in the Mexican 
Official Journal on 24 November  2016.  
Any comments should be addressed to:  
Secretaría de Economía  
Subsecretaría de Competitividad y Normatividad  
Dirección General de Normas  
Tel.:  (+52) 55 5729 -9100, Ext. 43244  
Fax:  (+52) 55 5520 -9715 
Email:  normasomc@economia.gob.mx  
 sofia.pacheco@economia.gob.mx  
 jose.ramosr@economia.gob.mx  
Websit e: 
http://www.economia.gob.mx/comunidad -negocios/normalizacion/catalogo -mexicano -de-normas  
Text available online at:  
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5493039&fecha=07/08/2017  
https://members.wto.org/c rnattachments/2017/TBT/MEX/17_3578_00_s.pdf  
 
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WT/DS462/5  
 
24 July 2013  
(13-3963)  Page: 1/1  
  Original: English  
 
 RUSSIAN FEDERATION – RECYCLING FEE ON MOTOR VEHICLES 
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS 
Communication from Turkey 
 The following communication, dated 22 July 20 13, from the delegation of Turkey to the 
delegation of the Russian Federation, the delegati on of the European Union and to the Chairperson 
of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU. 
 
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Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understand ing on Rules and Procedures Governing the 
Settlement of Disputes (DSU) Turkey hereby noti fies its desire to join in the consultations 
requested by the European Union pursuant to Arti cles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and 
Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Article XXII of the General Agreement 
on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), and Article 8 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (the TRIMs Agreement) regarding Russia's measures relating to a charge, 
the so called "recycling fee", imposed on motor vehicles. 
 
Turkey has a substantial trade interest in these proceedings, and has serious concerns that 
the measure at issue have been adversely affecting Turkish exports to Russian Federation. 
Accordingly, Turkey requests to join in these consultations. 
 
 
 
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