PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
IP/N/1/DNK/5  
IP/N/1/DNK/P/10  
 
10 November  2022 
(22-8404)  Page: 1/2 
Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS  
UNDER ARTICLE 63.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
DENMARK : THE CONSOLIDATE SECRET PATENTS ACT,  
NO. 107 OF 24 JANUARY 2012  
Notifying Member  DENMARK  
 
Details of the notified legal text  
 
Title The Consolidate Secret Patents Act, No. 107 of 24 January 2012  
Subject matter  Patents (including plant variety protection)  
Nature of 
notification  [X] Main dedicated intellectual property law or regulation  
[  ] Other law or regulation  
Link to legal text* https://ip -documents.info/2022/IP/DNK/22_7165_00_e.pdf  
https://ip -documents.info/2022/IP/DN K/22_7165_00_x.pdf  
Notification status  [  ] First notification  
[  ] Amendment or revision to notified legal text  
[X] Replacement or consolidation of notified legal text(s)  
Previous 
notification(s) 
referred to  IP/N/1/DNK/1  
Brief description of the notified legal text  
 
The Act contains provisions for inventions relating to war materiel or processes for the manufacture 
of war materiel.  
 
Language(s) of 
notified legal text English, Dansk  
Entry into force  1 February 2012  
Other date    
 
Notification details  
 
Submission date 
of notification  23 September 2022  
Other information   IP/N/1/DNK/5 • IP/N/1/DNK/P/10  
 
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  Agency or 
authority 
responsible  The Danish Patent and Trademark Office  
Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs  
Helgeshøj Allé 81  
2630 Taastrup  
Denmark  
 
http://www.dkpto.org  
 
 
 
* Links are provided to texts of laws and regulations notified under the TRIPS Agreement in the form 
supplied by the Member concerned; the WTO Secretariat does not endorse or revise their content.
G/SPS/N/UGA/158/Add.1  
11 de agosto  de 2022 
(22-6061) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 11 de agosto de 2022 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Uganda . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Proyecto de Norma de Uganda DUS 2238 :2019, Soups and broths - Specification  (Sopas y caldos . 
Especificaciones), 1ª edición  
Mediante el presente addendum , Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que el proyecto de 
Norma de Uganda DUS 2238 :2019 (Sopas y caldos . Especificaciones), 1ª edición, notificado en el 
documento G/SPS/N/UGA/158, se adoptó el 14 de diciembre de 2021. L a Norma adoptada, US 
2238:2021 (Sopas y caldos . Especificaciones), se puede obtener en línea en el siguiente enlace: 
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/ . 
Este addendum se refiere a:  
[ ] la modificación de la fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones  
[X] la notificación de la adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor del regl amento  
[ ] la modificación del contenido y/o ámbito de aplicación de un proyecto de reglamento 
previamente notificado  
[ ] el retiro del reglamento propuesto  
[ ] la modificación de la fecha propuesta de adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor  
[ ] otro aspecto:  
Plazo para la presentación de observaciones : (Si el addendum amplía el ámbito de 
aplicación de la medida anteriormente notificada en cuanto a los productos abarcados y/o 
los Miembros a los que puede afectar, deberá preverse un nuevo plazo pa ra recibir 
observaciones, normalmente de 60 días naturales como mínimo . En otros casos, como el 
aplazamiento de la fecha límite anunciada inicialmente para la presentación de 
observaciones, el plazo previsto en el addendum podrá variar.)  
[ ] Sesenta días a partir de la fecha de distribución del addendum a la notificación y/o 
(día/mes/año) : No procede.  
Organismo o autoridad encargado de tramitar las observaciones : [ ] Organismo nacional 
encargado de la notificación, [ ] Servicio nacional de información . Dirección, número de fax 
y dirección de correo electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución:  
 
Texto(s) disponible(s) en : [ ] Organismo nacional encargado de la notificación, [ ] Servicio 
nacional de información . Dirección, número de fax y dirección de cor reo electrónico (en su 
caso) de otra institución:  
Uganda National Bureau of Standards  (Oficina Nacional de Normas de Uganda)  
Plot 2 -12 ByPass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park  
P.O. Box 6329  G/SPS/N/UGA/158/Add.1  
- 2 - 
  Kampala (Uganda)  
Teléfono : +(256) 4 1733 3250/1/2  
Fax: +(256) 4 1428 6123  
Correo electrónico: info@unbs.go.ug  
Sitio web: https://www.unbs.go.ug  
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G/SPS/N/TZA/37  
5 March 2020  
(20-1728) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
1. Notifying Member:  TANZANIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved:   
2. Agency responsible:  Tanzania Bureau of Standards  
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national 
schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, 
where applicable):  Prepacka ged foods  
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:  AFDC 27 (6614) P3 Dried Seaweed - Specification . 
Language(s):  English . Number of pages:  7 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2020/SPS/TZA/20_1732_00_e.pdf  
6. Description of content:  This Tanzania Standard prescribes the requirements and the 
metho ds of sampling and test for dried seaweed including Spinosum ( Eucheuma 
denticulatum ) & Cottonii ( Kappaphycus alvarezii ) species intended for industrial use or 
human consumption.  
7. Objective and rationale: [X]  food safety, [  ] animal health, [  ] plant pro tection, 
[ ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [  ] protect territory from 
other damage from pests.   
8. Is there a relevant international standard? If so, identify the standard:  
[ ] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g.  title or serial number of Codex 
standard or related text) :  
[ ] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g.  Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter number) :  
[ ] International Plant Protection Convention (e.g.  ISPM number) :  
[X] None  
Does this proposed regulation conform to the relevant international standard?  
[ ] Yes   [  ] No 
If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:   
9. Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:    G/SPS/N/TZA/37  
 
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  10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) : May 2020  
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) : May 2020  
11. Proposed date of entry into force: [X]  Six months from date of publication , 
and/or  (dd/mm/yy) :  
[X] Trade facilitating measure   
12. Final date for comments: [X]  Sixty days from the date of circulation of the 
notification and/or (dd/mm/yy) : 4 May 2020  
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:   
nep@tbs.go.tz  
13. Text(s) available from: [  ] National Notification Authority, [X]  National Enquiry 
Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of other body:   
nep@tbs.go.tz
WT/DSB/79  
 
12 December 2019  
(19-8587) Page: 1/2 
    
 
 
COMMUNICATION FROM T HE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISP UTE SETTLEMENT  BODY  
The following letter , dated 10 December 2019 , from the then Chairman of the Appellate Body  to the 
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body is being circulated to all Members  at the request of the 
then Chairman of the Appellate Body . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Dear Ambassador Walker,  
 
Regarding my letter to you of 3 December, 2019 (copy attached), I woul d like to inform you that 
copies have been sent to the participants and third participants in each of the three appeals to which 
the letter refers, that is: Russia - Railway Equipment (DS499); US - Supercalendered Paper (DS 505); 
and Australia - Tobacco Pla in Packaging (DS441/DS435) . Additionally, I ask on behalf of the 
Appellate Body that you please send copies of this letter to all DSB Members, if you have not already 
done so, and also, if not already done, that you place a copy of the letter on the DSB re cord. 
 
With thanks and best wishes,  
 
Yours sincerely,  
 
Thomas R. Graham  
Chair 
Appellate Body  
  WT/DSB/79  
 
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G/TBT/N/ISR/1243/Add.1  
 
21 December 2022  
(22-9679) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  21 December 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Israel . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title:  SI 799 - Common antenna receiving systems, individual antenna receiving systems and 
amateur radio vertical antenna mast  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:   
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[X] Notified measure published - date: 18 December 2022; The declaration of the Mandatory 
Standard SI 799 as voluntary was published in Israel's Official Gazette, Section of 
Government Notice no. 10440  
[X] Notified measure enters into force - date: 18 December 2022  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://www.sii.org.il/en/standards -search  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/TBT/ISR/final_measure/22_8875_00_
x.pdf 
[ ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant sym bol if measure re -notified:   
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[ ] Other:  
 
Description:   
__________  
 
 
 
1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.
G/TBT/N/ECU/473/Add.1  
9 mai 2023 
(23-3270) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 9 mai 2 023, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
l'Équateur . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Intitulé : Retiro del Proyecto de Primera Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE I NEN 
088 (1R) "Detergentes y jabones" (Retrait du projet de première révision du Règlement technique 
équatorien PRTE INEN  088 (1R) "Détergents et savons")  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[ ] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
[X] Retrait ou abrogation de la mesure notifiée - date: 16 mars 2 023 
Cote pertinente si la mesure fait l'objet d'une nouvelle notification:  
[ ] Modification de la teneur ou du champ d'application de la mesure notifiée et accès au 
texte1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[X] Autres:  
La République de l'Équateur annonce que le projet de première révision du Règlement 
technique équatorien PRTE I NEN 088  (1R) "Détergents et savons", qui a fait l'objet de 
la notification G/TBT/N/ECU/473 du 6 juin , a été abrogé et déclaré sans effet.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/ECU/23_09546_00_s.pdf  
 
 
1 Il est possible d'indiquer une adresse de site Web, de joindre un fichier en format pdf  ou de fournir 
tout autre renseignement permettant d'accéder au texte de la mesure finale/de la modification de la mesure 
et/ou des directives d'interprétation.  G/TBT/N/ECU/473/Add.1  
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  Teneur : RETRAIT DU PROJET DE PREMIÈRE RÉVISION DU RÈGLEMENT TECHNIQUE ÉQUATORIEN 
PRTE I NEN 08 8 (1R) "DÉTERGENTS ET SAVONS"  
La République de l'Équateur annonce que le projet de première révision du Règlement technique 
équatorien PRTE I NEN 088  (1R) "Détergents et savons", qui a fait l'objet de la notification 
G/TBT/N/ECU/473 du 6 juin , a été abrogé et déclaré sans effet.  
Texte disponible auprès du Sous -secrétariat à la qualité relevant du Ministère de la production, du 
commerce extérieur, de l'investissement et de la pêche (autorité nationale responsable des 
notifications):  
Point de contact OTC : Jeannette Mariño  
Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av . Amazonas entre Unión 
Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira  
Quito (Équateur)  
Téléphone : (+593 -2) 3948760, int. 2252 et 2254  
Courrier électronique:  
Puntocontacto -OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec  
PuntocontactoOTCECU@gmail.com  
jmarino@produccion.gob.ec  
cyepez@produccion.gob.ec  
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G/TBT/N/BRA /900/Add.3  
8 April 2020  
(20-2785) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 7 April 2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil .  
 
_______________  
 
 
Certification of Good Manufacturing Practice for international companies that manufacture Active 
Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)  
The Draft Resolution number 688, 12 August 2019 – previously notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/900 
– which establishes criteria for certification of Good Manufacturing Practice for international 
companies that  manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) – was adopted as Resolution 
– RDC number 362, 27 March 2020.  
The final text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/5182331/RDC_362_2020_.pdf/099b7952 -365e-
4c44-96fb-69a751fb3b8b  
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G/TBT/N/BRA/1030/Add.1  
19 décembre  2022 
(22-9423) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 1 6 décembre  2022, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation du Brésil . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Intitulé : Draft Normative Instruction no. 816, 01 June 2020  (Projet d'Instruction normative n° 819 
du 1er juin 2020).  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[X] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date: 3 juillet  2023 
[ ] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
[ ] Retrait ou abrogation de la mesure notifiée - date:  
Cote pertinente si la mesure fait l'objet d'une nouvelle notification:  
[ ] Modification de la teneur ou du champ d'application de la mesure notifiée et accès au 
texte1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication  de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[ ] Autres:  
 
Teneur : Le projet d 'instruction normative n° 816 du 1er juin 2020 - précédemment notifié sous la 
cote G/TBT/N/BRA/1030 - qui établit les exigences techniques en matière d'étiquetage applicables 
aux solutions parentérales en grand volume, aux solutions d'irrigation, aux solutions de dialyse, aux 
dilatateurs de plasma et aux solutions parentérales en petit volume, a été adopt é en tant 
qu'Instruction normative n° 198 du 1 2 décembre  2022. 
Le texte final, disponible en portugais uniquement, peut être téléchargé à l'adresse suivante:  
 
1 Il est possible d'indiquer une adresse de site Web, de joindre un fichier en format pdf ou de fournir 
tout autre renseignement permettant d'accéder au texte de la mesure finale/modifiée et/ou des directives 
d'interprétation.  G/TBT/N/BRA/1030/Add.1  
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  http://antigo.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/3426875/IN_198_2022_.pdf/09bd721e -07af-4305-
b817-08165295581f  
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25/08/2022 10:59 POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - DOU - Imprensa Nacional
https://www .in.gov .br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-mapa-n-478-de-24-de-agosto-de-2022-424950705 1/5DIÁRIO OFICIAL DA UNIÃO
Publi cado em: 25/08/2022 | Edição: 162 | Seção: 1 | Página: 14
Órgão: Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuár ia e Abastecimento/Gabinete do Ministro
PORTARIA MAPA Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOSTO DE 2022
Incorpora ao ordenamen to jurídic o brasileir o os Requisi tos
Fitossanitários para Zea mays (milho ) segundo País de Destino e
Origem, para os Estados Partes do Mercosul, aprovados pela
Resolução M ercosul/ GM/RES. nº 05/ 22.
O MINISTRO DE ESTADO DA AGRICUL TURA, PECUÁRIA E ABASTECIMENT O, no uso da
atribuição que lhe confere o art. 87, parágra fo únic o, inciso II, da Constituição , tendo em vista o dispost o no
Decr eto nº 24.114, de 12 de abril de 1934, no Decr eto Legisl ativo nº 188, de 15 de dezembr o de 1995, no
Decr eto nº 1.901, de 9 de maio de 1996, e o que c onsta do Pr ocesso nº 21000.071579/ 2022-89, r esol ve:
Art. 1º Ficam incorporados ao ordenamen to jurídic o brasileir o os Requisit os Fitossanitários para
Zea mays (milho ) segundo País de Destino e Origem, para os Estados Partes do MERC OSUL, aprovados
pela R esolução MERC OSUL/ GMC/RES. N° 05/ 22, que c onstam c omo Ane xo da pr esen te Portaria.
Art. 2º Ficam r evogadas:
I - a Portaria MAP A nº 59, de 29 de março de 2021, publicada no Diário Oﬁcial da União nº 63,
Seção 1, páginas 10 e 11, de 6 de abril de 2021; e
II - a Portaria MAP A nº 232, de 22 de julho de 2021, publicada no Diário Oﬁcial da União nº 138,
Seção 1, página 2, de 23 de julho de 2021.
Art. 3º Esta P ortaria en tra em vigor na da ta de 1º de se tembr o de 2022.
MARCOS MONTES25/08/2022 10:59 POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - DOU - Imprensa Nacional
https://www .in.gov .br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-mapa-n-478-de-24-de-agosto-de-2022-424950705 2/5
25/08/2022 10:59 POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - DOU - Imprensa Nacional
https://www .in.gov .br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-mapa-n-478-de-24-de-agosto-de-2022-424950705 3/5
25/08/2022 10:59 POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - DOU - Imprensa Nacional
https://www .in.gov .br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-mapa-n-478-de-24-de-agosto-de-2022-424950705 4/5
25/08/2022 10:59 POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - POR TARIA MAP A Nº 478, DE 24 DE AGOST O DE 2022 - DOU - Imprensa Nacional
https://www .in.gov .br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-mapa-n-478-de-24-de-agosto-de-2022-424950705 5/5
Este conteúdo não substitui o publi cado na versão certiﬁcada.
G/TBT/N/BRA/373/Rev.1/Add.4  
22 de febrero  de 2021 
(21-1471) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 18 de febrero de 2021 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
del Brasil . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Título : Technical Quality Regulation and Conformity Assessment Requirements for Polyurethane 
Flexible Foam Mattresses  (Reglamento Técnico de Calidad y Requisitos de Evaluación de la 
Conformidad para los Colchones de Espuma Flexible de Poliuretano)  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[ ] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[X] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha : 11 de febrero de 2021  
[X] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha : 1 de marzo de 2021  
[X] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
https://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/ -/portaria -n-35-de-5-de-fevereiro -de-2021-
303456839  
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002696.pdf  
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002621.pdf  
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002658.pdf  
[ ] Retiro o derogación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
Signatura pertinente, en el caso de que se vuelva a notificar la medida:  
[ ] Modificación del contenido o del ámbito de aplicación de la  medida notificada e indicación 
de dónde se puede obtener el texto1: 
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):  
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
 
1 Entre otras cosas, puede aportarse la dirección de un sitio web, un anexo en PDF u otra información 
que indique dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva/modificada y/o documentos 
interpretativos.  G/TBT/N/BRA/373/Rev.1/Add.4  
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  Descripción : El Instituto Nacional de Metrología, Calidad y Tecnología (INMETRO) publicó la Orden 
Nº 35, de 5 de febrero de 2021 , por la que se aprueba la consolidación del Reglamento Técnico de 
Calidad y Requisitos de Evaluación de la Conformidad para los  Colchones de Espuma Flexible de 
Poliuretano.  
Se deroga la Orden siguiente en la fecha de entrada en vigor:  
- Orden Nº 251 del INMETRO, de 3 de agosto de 2020 , publicada en el Diario Oficial de 4 de agosto 
de 2020 , sección 1, páginas 34 y 35.  
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G/TBT/N/RWA/774  
23 January 2023  
(23-0513) 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)  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw   
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Mineral 
materials and products (ICS code(s): 91.100.15)  
5. Title, number of pages a nd language(s) of the notified document:  DRS 541: 2023, 
Natural stone test methods — Determination of resistance to ageing by thermal shock; 
(17 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This Draft Rwanda standard specifies a method to assess 
possib le changes of natural stones under the effect of sudden changes in temperature 
(thermal shock).  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Reducing 
trade barriers and facilitating trade  
8. Relevant documents:   
1. DRS 526 Natural stone test methods – Determination of real density and apparent 
density, and of total and open porosity  
2. DRS 533 , Natural stone test methods – Determination of flexural strength under 
concentrated load  
3. DRS 515, Natural stone – Terminology  G/TBT/N/RWA/774  
 
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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 [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
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/2023/TBT/RWA/23_0540_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/JPN/799  
22 February 2024  
(24-1625) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  JAPAN  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  
Deleterious substance.  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Partial 
amendment to the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order.; (1 page(s), 
in English)  
6. Description of content:  Under the provision of the Poi sonous and Deleterious 
Substances Control Act, Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare designates 1 substance as 
deleterious.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  To provide necessary control on Poisonous Sub stances and Deleterious 
Substances from the viewpoint of health and hygiene.  
8. Relevant documents:   
The Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act. This amendment will be published 
in "KAMPO " (Official Gazette) when adopted.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  late May 2024  
Proposed date of entry into force:  1 June 2024  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/JPN/799  
 
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  11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Japan Enquiry Point  
International Trade Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
Fax: (+81 3) 5501 8343  
E-mail: enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/TBT/JPN/24_01629_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/UGA/1257/Add.1  
 
23 August 2021  
(21-6354) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication , dated  23 August 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Uganda . 
 
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Title: DUS 51:2020, Mayonnaise — Specification, Second Edition  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[  ] Comment period changed - date:   
[X] Notified measure adopted - date: 15 June 2021  
[  ] Notified measure published - date:  
[  ] Notified measure enters into force - date:  
[X] Text of final measure available from1:  
https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
[  ] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date:  
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:   
[  ] Content or scope of notified measure changed  and text available from1:  
New deadline for comments (if applicable):   
[  ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1:  
[  ] Other:  
 
Description:  The aim of this addendum is to inform WTO Members that the Draft Uganda Standard; 
DUS 51:2020, Mayonnaise — Specification, Second Edition; notified in G/TBT/N/UGA/1257 was 
adopted on 15 June 2021. The Uganda Standard, US 51:2021, Mayonnaise — Specificatio n, Second 
Edition, can be purchased online through the link: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a pdf attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final /modified  measure and/or interpretive guidance can be obtained.
G/SPS/N/EU/578/Add.1  
 
31 January 2023  
(23-0710) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 31 January 2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of  the European Union . 
 
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Maximum residue levels for abamectin in or on certain products  
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/578 (12 July 2022) is now adopted by Commission Regulation 
(EU) 2023/198 of 30 January 2023 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the 
European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for abamectin in or on 
certain products (Text with EEA relevance) [OJ L 27, 31 January 2023, p. 7].  
The Regulation shall apply from 20 August 2023.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/EEC/23_0834_00_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/EEC/23_0834_00_f.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/SPS/EEC/23_0834_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 applicable  
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 A4 -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/578/Add.1  
 
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  Text(s) available from: [X]  National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
European Commission  
DG Health and Food Safety, Unit A4 -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/ISR/1298  
29 November 2023  
(23-8057) 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:  ISRAEL  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Israel 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:   
Israel WTO -TBT Enquiry Point  
Ministry of Economy and Industry  
Tel: + (972) 74 750 2236  
E-mail: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Electrical 
grills, toasters and similar portable cooking appli ances (HS code(s): 851660); (ICS 
code(s): 13.120; 97.040.50)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  SI 60335 part 
2.9 - Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety: Particular requirements for 
grills, toasters and sim ilar portable cooking appliances; (42 page(s), in English), (13 
page(s), in Hebrew)  
6. Description of content:  Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 900 part 2.9, dealing 
with electrical grills, toasters and similar portable cooking appliances, to be repl aced with 
SI 60335 part 2.9. This draft standard revision adopts the International Standard IEC 
60335 -2-9 - Edition 7.0: 2019 -05, with a few changes that appear in the standard's 
Hebrew section. The major differences between the old version and this new re vised draft 
standard are as follows:  
• Changes that are due to the adoption of the International standard's new edition;  
• Changes in the normative references (Section 2).  
Both the old standard and this new revised standard will apply from entry into force of 
this revision until 12 January 2026. During this time, products may be tested according 
to the old or the new revised standard.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human health or sa fety G/TBT/N/ISR/1298  
 
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  8. Relevant documents:   
• Israel Mandatory Standard SI 900 part 2.9 (June 2018);  
• International Standard IEC 60335 -2-8 - Edition 7.0: 2019 -05. 
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:   
WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  
Email: Yael.Friedgut@Service.economy.gov.il  
https://members.wto.org/crnattac hments/2023/TBT/ISR/23_13836_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/BRA/682/Add.4  
22 mai 2023 
(23-3455) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 1 7 mai 2 023, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Brésil . 
 
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Intitulé : Minimum criteria and procedures  for the manufacture and use of products intended for 
animal feed with veterinary drugs  (Critères minimaux et procédures pour la fabrication et l'utilisation 
de produits destinés à l'alimentation animale contenant des médicaments vétérinaires)  
 
Motif de l' addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[ ] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[X] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date: 15 mai 2 023 
[X] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date: 1 juin 2 023 
[X] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/porta ria-sda-n-798-de-10-de-maio-de-2023-
483054219  
https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/ -/retificacao -483640628  
[ ] Retrait ou abrogation de la mesure notifiée - date:  
Cote pertinente si la mesure fait l'objet d'une nouvelle notification:  
[ ] Modification de la teneur ou du champ d'application de la mesure notifiée et accès au 
texte1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[ ] Autres:  
 
Teneur : L'arrêté (Ordinance) MAPA/SDA n° 458 du 2 2 novembre 2 021 portant ouverture d'une 
période de consultation publique au sujet d'un projet établissant les critères minimaux et procédures 
pour la fabrication et l'utilisation de produits destinés à l'alimentation animale contenant des 
 
1 Il est possible d'indiquer une adresse de site Web, de joindre un fichier en format pdf  ou de fournir 
tout autre renseignement permettant d'accéder au texte de la mesure finale/modifiée et/ou des directives 
d'interprétation.  G/TBT/N/BRA/682/Add.4  
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  médicaments vétérinaires, not ifié sous la cote G/TBT/N/BRA/682/Add.2, a été adopté en tant 
qu'Arrêté MAPA/SDA n°  798 du 1 0 mai 2 023. 
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G/LIC/N/3/URY/15   
21 de diciembre  de 20 21 
(21-9566) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Licencias de Importación  Original: español  
 
  
RESPUESTAS AL CUESTIONARIO RELATIVO A LOS  
PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA EL TRÁMITE DE  
LICENCIAS DE IMPORTACIÓN1 
NOTIFICACIÓN EN VIRTUD DEL PÁRRAFO 3 DEL ARTÍCULO 7 DEL ACUERDO SOBRE  
PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA EL TRÁMITE DE LICENCIAS DE IMPORTACIÓN  (2021) 
URUGUAY  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 20 de diciembre  de 20 21, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de  Uruguay. La Misión Permanente del Uruguay tiene el honor de informar al Comité de 
Licencias de Importación que la notificac ión presentada en virtud del párrafo 3 del Artículo 7 del 
Acuerdo, G/LIC/N/3/URY/14, de fecha 22 de julio de 2020 , sigue siendo válida para el año 2021.  
 
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1 Véase el cuestionario en el anexo al documento G/LIC/3.
G/TBT/N/USA/1502/Add.1  
13 de agosto  de 2019 
(19-5265) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 13 de agosto de 2019 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de los Estados Unidos de América . 
 
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TÍTULO : Eliminación de determinados volúmenes de llenado para el vino; y eliminación de 
determinados volúmenes de llenado para licores destilados, modificación del Reglamento sobre el 
Etiquetado relativo al Contenido Neto de Bebidas Malteadas.  
ORGANISMO : Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury  (Oficina de Imp uestos y 
Comercio del Alcohol y el Tabaco - Departamento del Tesoro)  
MEDIDA : Avisos de una propuesta de reglamentación ; ampliación del plazo para la presentación de 
observaciones  
RESUMEN : La Oficina de Impuestos y Comercio del Alcohol y el Tabaco (TTB) pro rroga 60 días más 
los plazos para la presentación de observaciones sobre los dos avisos de propuesta de 
reglamentación que publicó el 1º de julio de 2019 , a saber, "Eliminación de determinados volúmenes 
de llenado para el vino" y "Eliminación de determinad os volúmenes de llenado para licores 
destilados, modificación del Reglamento sobre el Etiquetado relativo al Contenido Neto de Bebidas 
Malteadas" . La TTB adopta esta medida en respuesta a las solicitudes de prórroga de los plazos para 
la presentación de ob servaciones sobre las propuestas de reglamentación, presentadas por varias 
partes interesadas.  
FECHAS : En cuanto al Aviso Nº 182 y el Nº 183, propuestas de normativa publicadas el 1º de julio 
de 2019  en 84 FR 31257 y 84 FR 31264, respectivamente, las obser vaciones se deben presentar a 
más tardar el 30 de octubre de 2019 . 
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2019-08-12/html/2019 -17155.htm  
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR -2019-08-12/pdf/2019 -17155.pdf  
https://members.wto .org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/USA/19_4479_00_e.pdf  
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1 Proposal for Legal Inspection of Table Mounted Chairs  
 
By the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs  
 
Background:  
In response to the concerns raised by the public about the safety of table mounted chairs  due to 
incidents in recent years that resulted in severe injuries to young children , the Bureau of 
Standards, Metrology and Inspection  (BSMI)  intends to regulate the safety and quality of table 
mounted chairs  for domestic use. The conformity assessment procedure i s either Type -Approved 
Batch Inspection or Registration of Product Certification (Module 2 + Module 3).  
 
Proposed date of implementation:  1 Dece mber 2021  
 
Products (HS/CCCN  codes ) covered  and their applicable inspection standards : 
Description of Goods  Inspection standards  The conformity 
assessment 
procedure s Reference C.C.C. 
Code (the first 6 
digits are the same as 
HS Code)  
Table mounted chairs  CNS 1604 6: 2018  
Child us e and care 
articles −  Table 
mounted chairs  Type -Approved Batch 
Inspection or 
Registration of 
Product Certification  
(Module 2 + Module  
3) 9401.71.00.00.1E 
9401.79.00.00.3E  
 
Inspection items:  
According to characteristic s of table mounted chairs , the chemica l material tests  and physical 
performance tests are included.  
 
Conformity assessment procedures:  
Type -Approv ed Batch  Inspection  (TABI)  or Registration of Pro duct Certification (RPC) Scheme  
[type test ( Module 2) + declaration of conformity to type ( Module 3)]. 
 Type -Approved Batch Inspection (TABI)  Scheme  
Further information on this procedure is available  on the BSMI website at  
https://www.bsmi.gov.tw/wSite/ct?xItem=4447&ctNode=9452&mp=2  
 
 Registration of Product Certification ( RPC ) Scheme  
Under this procedur e, manufacturers or importers must have their products type -tested by 
the BSMI or BSMI -designated testing laboratories  [type test ( Module 2)] before applying for 
registration of their products.  Manufacturers or importers are also required to ensure by 
declaration [declaration of conformity to type ( Module 3)] that all products made at their 
manufacturing facilities are in conformity with the prototypes submitted  for type testing in 
Module 2. 
Products will be allowed to use the Commodity Inspection Mark with  the letter “R” and the 
identification number given by the BSMI,  after they are certified and registered with the 
BSMI. These products can then clear  customs directly w ithout any further inspection. The  2 application fee  and the annual fee for RPC are NT$5,000 and NT$2,000 respectively  for 
each type of product, and a RPC certificate is valid for three years.  
 
Further information on this procedure is also available  on the BSMI web site at  
https://www.bsmi.gov.tw/wSite/ct?xItem=4470&ctNode=9452&mp=2  
 
Locations to apply for Type Approval  or Registration of Product Certification:  
‧The BSMI or its branches.
IP/N/1/CHL/42  
IP/N/1/CHL/O/5   
16 November 2023  
(23-7738) Page: 1/2 
Council for Trade -Related Aspects of  
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS UNDER  ARTICLE  63.2 
OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT  
CHILE: LAW NO. 17.288 - ON NATIONAL MONUMENTS; AMENDING LAWS NOS.  16.617  
AND 16.719; REPEALING DECREE -LAW NO. 651 OF 17 OCTOBER 1925  
Notifying Member  CHILE 
 
Details of the notified legal text  
 
Title LAW NO. 17.288 - ON NATIONAL MONUMENTS; AMENDING LAWS 
NOS. 16.617 AND 16.719; REPEALING DECREE -LAW NO.  651 OF 
17 OCTOBER 1925  
Subject matter  Other  
Nature of 
notification  [  ] Main dedicated intellectual property law or regulation  
[X] Other law or regulation  
Link to legal text* https://ip -documents.info/2023/IP/CHL/23_13420_00_s.pdf  
Notification status  [X] First notification  
[  ] Amendment or revision to notified legal text  
[  ] Replacement or consolidation of notified legal text(s)  
 
Previous 
notification(s) 
referred to  Not applicable  
Brief description of the notified legal text  
 
This law governs national monuments and establishes the National Monuments Council to protect 
them. The law designates historic monuments, public monuments and archaeological and 
palaeontological monuments. It also governs the conserva tion of the environmental characteristics 
of certain places or populations home to archaeological ruins or to ruins and buildings declared to 
be historic monuments, in addition to sites declared to be nature and research reserves. Lastly, the 
law governs t he system for exchanging and loaning collections among State museums overseen by 
the National Cultural Heritage Service and between these museums and privately owned museums 
and scientific institutions.  
 
Language(s) of 
notified legal text  Spanish  
Entry into force  4 February 1970  
Other date   IP/N/1/CHL/42 • IP/N/1/CHL/O/5  
 
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  Notification details  
 
Submission date 
of notification  10 November 2023  
Other information  This law was amended by Law No. 21.215 of 20 February 2020 with respect 
to palaeontological objects.  
 
See also IP/N/1/CHL/C /23 
(LAW NO. 21.045 CREATING THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE, ARTS AND 
HERITAGE)  
 
Agency or 
authority 
responsible  mriethmuller@subrei.gob.cl   
 
 
* Links are provided to texts of laws and regulations notified under the TRIPS Agreement in the form 
supplied by the Member concerned; the WTO Secretariat does not endorse or revise their content.
G/TBT/N/ECU/200/Add.3  
9 septembre  2019 
(19-5749) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 9 septembre 2 019, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
de l'Équateur . 
 
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Boulons à ancrage expansibles, pour béton  
La République de l'Équateur annonce que le Règlement technique équatorien RTE I NEN 178  relatif 
aux boulons à ancrage expansibles, pour béton, notifié au moyen du document 
G/TBT/N/ECU/200/Add.1 du 2 6 septembre 2 014, a été suspendu et déclaré inapplicable ; il est par 
conséquent nul et non avenu.  
Texte disponible auprès du Sous -secrétariat chargé de la réglementation de la qualité relevant du 
Ministère de la production, du commerce extérieur, de l'investissement et de la pêche (autorité 
nationale responsable des notifications):  
Point de contact OTC : Andrés Ramón  
Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av . Amazonas entre 
Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alfonso Pereira  
Quito (Équateur)  
Téléphone : (+593 -2) 3948760, int. 2252/2254  
Courrier électronique:  
PuntocontactoOTCECU@produccion.gob.ec  
PuntocontactoOTCECU@gmail.com  
cyepez@produccion.gob.ec  
aramon@produccion.gob.ec  
www.normalizacion.gob.ec  
https://members.wto.org/cr nattachments/2019/TBT/ECU/19_4958_00_s.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/TZA/744  
25 April 2022  
(22-3255) 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:  TANZANIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Tanzania Bureau of Standards;  
MOROGORO/Sam Nujoma Road, Ubungo;  
P O BOX 9524;  
Telephone: +255 222450206;  
Email: nep@tbs.go.tz ; 
Website: www.tbs.go.tz   
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Tanks, 
casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of iron or steel , for any material, of a 
capacity of >= 50 l but <= 300 l, n.e.s. (excl. containers for compressed or liquefied gas, 
or containers fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment) (HS code(s): 731010); 
Bottles. Pots. Jars (ICS code(s): 55.100)  
5. Title, numbe r of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  GDC 4 (1076) 
DTZS, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for packaging liquids products - 
Specification, 1st Edition; (12 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This draft Tanzania standard specifies the requirements, 
method of sampling and testing for removable head or open head drums, manufactured 
from galvanized or ungalvanized steel sheets.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
• ISO 3574:2012 Cold -reduced carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing 
qualities  
• ISO 3573:2012 Hot -rolled carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities  
• ISO 228-1:2000 Pipe threads where pressure -tight joints are not made on the 
threads — part 1: dimensions, tolerances and designation  G/TBT/N/TZA/744  
 
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  • ISO 15750 -3:2002 Packaging — steel drums — part 3: inserted flange -type 
closure systems  
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 [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Contact person(s):Ms. Bahati Samillani (NEP officer) and Mr. Clavery Chausi  
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)  
Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Road, Ubungo  
P O Box 9524  
Dar Es Salaam  
+(255) 22 2450206  
nep@tbs.go.tz ; bahati.samillani@tbs.go.tz  
http://www.tbs.go.tz  
 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2022/TBT/TZA/22_2985_00_e.pdf