PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
WT/DS502/4  
29 January 2016  
(16-0664)  Page: 1/1  
 Original: Spanish  
 
  COLOMBIA – MEASURES CONC ERNING IMPORTED SPIRITS 
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS 
Communication from Panama 
The following communication, dated 28 January 2016,  from the delegation of Panama to the 
delegation of Colombia, the delegation 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 DSU, I would like to inform you that Panama considers that it has a 
substantial trade interest in the following dispute: Colombia - Measures Concerning Imported 
Spirits  (DS502). 
 
Consequently, Panama would like to be joined in the consultations requested by the European Union in document WT/DS502/1. I look forward to receiving Colombia's reply to 
this request. 
 
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G/TBT/N/KE N/528  
18 de enero  de 2017 
(17-0331) 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 : KENYA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable : Kenya Bureau of Standards  (Oficina de Normas de Kenya)  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificaci ón, 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) : tableros de partículas y de fibras (ICS : 79.060.20)  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Proyecto de 
norma de Kenya DK S 2706 -2:2016, Fibreboards - Specification - Part 2 : Requirements for 
dry process boards (MDF) (Tableros de fibras . Especificaciones . Parte 2 : Requisitos para los 
tableros de fibras de densidad media -MDF-). Documento en inglés (11 páginas).  
6. Descripci ón del contenido : en la norma notificada se establecen requisitos para los 
tableros de fibras de densidad media (MDF) . Se establecen propiedades de estos 
productos, no valores característicos para los cálculos de diseño.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, inclui da, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes : prescripciones de calidad  
8. Documentos pertinentes : no procede  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : junio de 2017  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : fecha de publicación por el Secretario de Esta do 
del Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Cooperativas   
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 28 de febrero de 2017  G/TBT/N/KEN/528  
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  11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direccione s de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:  
Kenya Bureau of Standards (Oficina de Normas de Kenya)  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point (Servicio nacional de información OMC/OTC)  
P.O. Box 54974 -00200, Nairobi, Kenya  
Teléfono : + (254) 0 20 605490, 605506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/609665  
Correo electrónico: mailto:info@kebs.org  
Sitio Web: http://www.kebs.org/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/KEN/17_0336_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/EGY/189  
 
21 February 2018  
(18-1126) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member: EGYPT  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and  7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality  
16 Tadreeb El -Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo – Egypt  
E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg   
Website: http://www.eos.org.eg   
Tel.: + (202) 22845528  
Fax: + (202) 22845504  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): 
ICS 11.080.10 Sterilizing equipment  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Ministerial Decree 
No. 1307/2017 ( 2 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 8138/2017 
"Sterilization - Steam sterilizers - Large sterilizers" (106 pages, in English).   
6. Description of content: The Ministerial Decree No. 1307/2017 gives the  producers and 
importers a six -month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian Standard ES 8138/2017 
which specifies the essential requirements and the relevant tests for large steam sterilizers 
primarily used in health care for the sterilization of med ical devices and their accessories 
contained in one or more sterilization modules. The test loads described in this standard 
are selected to represent the majority of loads (i.e. wrapped goods consisting of metal, 
rubber and porous materials) for the evalu ation of general purpose steam sterilizers for 
medical devices. However, specific loads (e.g. heavy metal objects or long and/or narrow 
lumen) will require the use of other test loads.  
This Standard applies to steam sterilizers designed to accommodate at least one 
sterilization module or having a chamber volume of at least 60 l.  
Worth mentioning is that this standard technically adopts EN 285:2015  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Health and consumer pro tection  G/TBT/N/EGY/189  
 
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  8. Relevant documents:   
• Ministerial Decree No. 1307/2017  
• EN 285:2015   
9. Proposed date of adoption: 15 October 2017  
Proposed date of entry into force: 24 November 2017  
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:   
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality  
Address: 16 Tadreeb El -Modarrebeen St., Ameriya, Cairo  - Egypt  
E-mail: eos@idsc.net.eg /eos.tbt@eos.org.eg   
Website: http://www.eos.org.eg   
Tel: + (202) 22845528  
Fax: + (202) 22845504
G/TBT/N/UGA/898  
8 de agosto  de 2018 
(18-5029) 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 : Uganda National Bureau of Standards (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 sitios Web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, en 
caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:   
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], o 
en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda ; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : café, té, yerba mate y especias (SA  09). Terminol ogía 
(principi os y coordinación) (ICS 01.020). E specias y condimentos (ICS 67.220.10).  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : proyecto de 
Norma de Uganda DUS DEAS 99 : 2018, Spices and condiments - Terminology, Second 
Edition  (Especias y condimentos . Terminología, segunda edición) . Documento en inglés 
(15 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : en el proyecto de N orma de Uganda notificado figura la lista 
de nombres botánicos de las plantas clasificadas como especias y condime ntos. La norma 
notificada también especifica la parte de la planta utilizada, el nombre común en inglés y el 
nombre en suajili, si existe, de los condimentos y especias importados y cultivados en el 
país. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes : prevención de prácticas que puedan inducir a error y protección del 
consumidor ; protección de la salud y seguridad de las personas ; armonización ; reducción 
de obstáculos al comercio y facilitación del comer cio. 
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
1. IS 1877 - 1985, Spices and condiments.  
2. Norma ISO 676 : 1995, Especias y condimentos . Nomenclatura botánica.  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : diciembre de 2018 . 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : fecha de adopción como norma obligatoria por el 
Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Cooperativas.  G/TBT/N/UGA/898  
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  10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación.  
11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/UGA/18_4276_00_e.pdf .
G/TBT/N/MEX/199/Add.2  
25 mars 2013  
(13-1627)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
 La communication ci-après, datée du 22 mars 2013, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation du Mexique. 
 
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 Norme officielle mexicaine NOM-040-SCT-2-2012 relative au transport d'objets indivisibles de 
grand poids et/ou volume, au poids et aux dimensions des attelages de véhicules et des grues 
industrielles et à leur transit sur les ponts et les chaussées relevant de la juridiction fédérale: 
  Le 20 mars 2013, le Ministère des communications et des transports du Mexique a publié 
dans le Journal officiel de la Fédération ( Diario Oficial de la Federación  - http://www.dof.gob.mx), 
la norme officielle mexicaine NOM-040-SCT-2-2012 relative au transport d'objets indivisibles de grand poids et/ou volume, au poids et aux dimensions des attelages de véhicules et des grues 
industrielles et à leur transit sur les ponts et les chaussées relevant de la juridiction fédérale. 
 
La NOM-040-SCT-2-2012 entrera en vigueur 60 jours civils après le jour de sa publication 
dans le Journal officiel de la Fédération. 
 
Lorsqu'elle entrera en vigueur, la NOM-040-SCT-2-2012 annulera la norme officielle 
mexicaine NOM-040-SCT-2-1995 (Transport d'objets indivisibles de grand poids et/ou volume, 
poids et dimensions des attelages de véhicules et des grues industrielles et transit de ces véhicules 
sur les ponts et les chaussées relevant de la juridiction fédérale), publiée dans le Journal officiel de la Fédération le 31 mars 1998, la clarification publiée le 29 mai 1998, la modification publiée le 
3 mars 2003 et les mises à jour faites dans le cadre des révisions quinquennales, conformément à 
la Loi fédérale sur la métrologie et la normalisation.  
Les observations sont à adresser à: 
 
Secretaría de Economía  (Ministère de l'économie) 
Subsecretaría de Competitividad y Normatividad  (Ressort compétitivité et normes) 
Dirección General de Normas  (Direction générale des normes) 
Téléphone: (+52) 55 5729 9100 poste 43217 Fax: (+52) 55 5520 9715 
Site Web: 
"http://www.economia.gob.mx/comuni dad-negocios/c ompetitividad-
normatividad/normalizacion/catalogo-mexicano-de-normas " 
 
Courrier électronique: normasomc@economia.gob.mx  et jesus.figueroa@economia.gov.mx  
 
Accès au texte: 
 
http://www.dof.gob.mx/index.p hp?year=2013&month=03&day=20 
 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2013/tbt/MEX/13_1263_00_s.pdf 
 
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G/TBT/N/BRA/613/Rev.1/Add.1  
 
14 mars 2018  
(18-1561) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 13 mars 2018, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Brésil .  
 
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Il est annoncé au moyen du présent addendum a pour objet d'annoncer que le 8 février 2018, le 
Ministère de l'agriculture, de l'élevage et de l'approvisionnement alimentaire (MAPA) a publié le 
règlement technique n° 14, qui établit les normes officielles supplémentaires concernant l'identité  
et la qualité pour le vin et les dérivés du raisin et du vin, ainsi que les prescriptions applicables, 
conformément à l'Arrêté n° 43 du 18 mai 2016, publié au Journal officiel le 19 mai 2016 et notifié 
sous la cote G/TBT/N/BRA/613/Rev.1.  
Ce règlement tech nique entrera en vigueur à la date de sa publication.  
Le texte complet, disponible en portugais, peut être téléchargé à l'adresse suivante:  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=09/03/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=4&totalArquivos=250  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=09/03/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=5&totalArquivos=250  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=09/03/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=6&totalArquivos=250  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=09/03/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=7&totalArquivos=250  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=09/03/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=8&totalArquivos=250  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=09/03/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=9&totalArquivos=250  
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Draft of Regulations Governing the Labeling of 
Restructured Meat Products   
 
Article 1  
The regulation is established under the provisions of subparagraph 10 of 
paragraph  1 of Article 22  and paragraph 2 of Article 25 of the Act Governing 
Food Safety and Sanitation.   
 
Article 2  
This regulation  is applicable  to the meat (fish) products made of  one or more of 
the processing technology  by reformed , combin ed or pressure -shaped , and 
the appearance of the product  for the steak  (slice) , could lead to  consumers ’ 
misleading  as whole pieces of  meat  product s. 
 
Article 3  
Restructured  of packaged foods sh all be labeled in Chinese the word 
"Restructure”, “Combination “ , or the words with equivalent me aning shall be 
marked in the product name. The note “only for well cooked “or the words wi th 
equivalent mea ning shall also be labeled .  
 
Article 4  
Food vendors with business registration selling restructured of bulk foods shall 
be labeled  in Chinese  the word "Restructure”, “Combination “ , or the words 
with equivalent meaning shall be marked in the product name. The note “only 
food for well cooked “or the words with equivalent meaning shall also be 
labeled.  
Methods  of label ing: Card, mark (label) , notice  board are permitted options for 
selecting either posting, hanging, erecting (inserting), sticking or other ways 
that can be clearly identified.  The length and width of the character unit for  the 
place of origin  of mark (label) shall not be less than two millimeters, and not 
less than two centimeters if labeled by other me thods . 
 
Article 5  
Food meals for food vending locations  shall be labeled  in Chinese  the word 
"Restructure”, “Combination “, or the words with equivalent meaning shall be 
marked in the product name. The note “only for well cooked “or the words wi th 
equivalent mea ning shall also be labeled.  
Methods of labeling : Card, mark (label), menu or notice board are permitted options for selecting either posting, hanging, erecting (inserting), sticking or 
other ways that can be clearly identified.  The length and width of the character 
unit for the place of origin of mark ( label) shall not be less than two millimeters, 
and not less than two centimeters if labeled by other me thods .
WT/COMTD/LDC/W/64/Corr.1  
 
29 May 2017  
(17-2833) Page: 1/1 
Sub-Committee on Least Developed Countrie s  
 
MARK ET ACCESS FOR PRODUC TS AND SERVICES OF E XPORT INTEREST  
TO LEAST DEVELOPED COUN TRIES: SUMMARY OF RE CENT DEVELOPMENTS  
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT1 
Corrigendum  
 
Please note that t he header of the first column of Annex Table 6  on pages 29 -30 should read as 
"Preference granting Member ". 
 
 
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1 This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's o wn responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights and obligations under the WTO.
G/TBT/N/EU/425  
 
17 November 2016  
(16-6327) 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 : EUROPEAN UNION   
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) : 
2. Agency responsible : European Commission  
Name and a ddress (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 : 
European Commission  
EU-TBT Enquiry Point  
Fax: +(32) 2 299 80 43  
E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu   
Website : http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools -databases/tbt/   
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) : Electrical and electronic 
equipment  
5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document : Draft Commission 
Delegated Directive amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex III 
to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an 
exemption for lead in  white glasses used for optical applications (6 pages + Annex 2 pages, 
in English)   
6. Description of content : This draft Commission Delegated Directive concerns an 
application specific and temporary exemption from the RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU) 
substa nce restrictions  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable : Adaptation of existing legislation to scientific and technical progress, granting 
manufacturers adequate transition time for compliance.  
8. Relevant do cuments : 
 Scientific background studies justifying the specific exemption are available 
at: https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/ec5 23f87 -e435-4ee4-8100-
aa2ca8775e03/20160129_RoHS_Exemptions_Pack7_Final_Report.pdf , pages 27 -48 
 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8  June 2011 
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances  
in electrical a nd electronic equipment : http://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?qid=1438768100804&uri=CELEX:32011L0065  G/TBT/N/EU/425  
 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption : February 201 7 
Proposed date of entry into force : 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the 
EU (about three months after adoption approximately)   
10. Final date for comments : 60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:  
European Commission  
EU-TBT Enquiry Point  
Fax: + (32) 2 299 80 43  
E-mail: grow-eu-tbt@ec.europa.eu   
The text  is available on the Website : http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools -databases/tbt/   
https://members.wto.org/crnat tachments/2016/TBT/EEC/16_4748_01_e.pdf   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/EEC/16_4748_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/BRA/409/Add.2  
 
23 October 2013  
(13-5855)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 21 October 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil.  
 
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 This document aims at informing that the Co nformity Assessment Procedures, issued by the 
National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology/INMETRO, notified under 
G/TBT/N/BRA/409/Add.1, (Ordinance No. 400, 1 August 2012), was now supplemented by the 
Ordinance Nº 496, 10 October 2013 (Portaria No. 496, de 10 de outubro de 2013), in order to provide the review of Assessment Requirements Compliance for household gas stoves and ovens 
and to make clear the deadlines set by the Or dinance No. 400, 1 August 2012 and Ordinance 430, 
3 November 2011. 
It revokes Ordinance No. 430, 3 November 2011 on 14 September 2017, 48 (forty eight) months 
after the date of the publication of Ordinance Nº 496/2013. 
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legis lacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002035.pdf 
 
  
 
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G/TBT/N/TPKM/253/Add.1  
12 de septiembre  de 2017 
(17-4802) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha el 11 de septiembre de 2017 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación del Territorio Aduanero Distinto de Taiwán, Penghu, Kinmen y Matsu . 
 
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El Territorio Aduanero Distinto de Taiwán, Penghu, Kinmen y Matsu informa a los Miembros de la 
OMC que el 10 de mayo de 2017  se adoptaron los requisitos relativos al nivel mínimo de 
rendimiento energético, al etiquetado d e eficiencia energética y a la inspección de refrigeradores y 
refrigeradores -congeladores de uso doméstico, que se habían notificado en el documento 
G/TBT/N/TPKM/253 ; las disposiciones entrarán en vigor el 1° de enero de 2018 . 
Para obtener más información,  sírvase dirigirse a:  
TPKM -WTO/TBT Enquiry Point (Servicio de información OMC/OTC)  
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (Oficina de Normas, Metrología e Inspección)  
Ministry of Economic Affairs (Ministerio de Economía)  
No.4, Sec. 1, Jinan Rd.  
Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwán  
Teléfono : +(886 2) 2343 -1813 
Fax: +(886 2) 2343 -1804 
Correo electrónico: tbtenq@bsmi.gov.tw  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/TPKM/17_3957_00_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/TPKM/17_3957_00_x.pdf  
 
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G/TBT/N/PHL /186/Add.1  
22 mars 2018 
(18-1751) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 2 2 mars 2 018, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
des Philippines . 
 
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Intitulé:  
Administrative Order  No.: 2018-0002 Guidelines Governing the Issuance of an Authorization for a 
Medical Device based on the ASEAN Harmonized Technical Requirements  (Ordonnance 
administrative n° 2018 -0002. Directives régissant la délivrance d'une autorisation pour un 
dispositi f médical, fondées sur les exigences techniques harmonisées de l'ASEAN).  
Organisme:  
Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research  (Centre de réglementation des 
dispositifs, de radioprotection et de recherche)  
Food and Drug Administration  (Agence des médicaments et des produits alimentaires)  
Department of Health (Ministère de la santé)  
Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City  
Alabang, Muntinlupa City  
Téléphone : (632) 807.2843 ; (632) 807.8517  
Courrier électronique: bcsanjuan@fda.gov.ph ; mccmatienzo@fda.gov.ph ; lsadriano@fda.gov.ph  
Site Web: http://www.fda.gov.ph/  
Résumé:  
Le document notifié donne des précisions concernant l'Ordonnance administrative n° 2018 -0002 
du Centre de réglementation des dispositifs, de radioprotection et de recherche de l'Agence des 
médicaments et des produits alimentaires des Philippines publiée le 2 6 janvier 2 018. Ce texte 
avait précédemment été notifié au moyen du document G/TBT/N/PHL/186, portant sur les 
nouvelles exigences documentaires pour l'enregistrement de dispositifs médicaux.  
L'Ordonnance s'applique à tous les dispositifs médicaux vendus, im portés, exportés, fabriqués et 
utilisés aux Philippines, à l'exception des dispositifs médicaux de diagnostic in vitro  et des 
dispositifs médicaux remis à neuf pour lesquels des ordonnances administratives séparées doivent 
être publiées.  
Les dispositifs mé dicaux devront être enregistrés conformément au nouvel ensemble d'exigences 
réglementaires dans un délai d'un (1) an après l'entrée en vigueur de l'Ordonnance administrative 
notifiée.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/PHL/18_1607_00_e.pdf  
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G/SPS/N/EU/116/Add.1  
 
26 April 2016  
(16-2330)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 26 April 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the European Union. 
 
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 Maximum residue levels for 1-methylcyclopropene, flonicamid, flutriafol, indolylacetic acid, 
indolylbutyric acid, pethoxamid, pirimicarb, prothioconazole and teflubenzuron in or on certain 
products 
The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/116 (14 November 2014) is now adopted as Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/71 of 26 January 2016 amen ding Annexes II, III and V to Regulation 
(EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue 
levels for 1-methylcyclopropene, flonicamid, flutriafol, indolylacetic acid, indolylbutyric acid, pethoxamid, pirimicarb, prothioconazole and teflubenzuron in or on certain products (Text with 
EEA relevance) [OJ L 20, 27 January 2016, pp. 1-47]. 
The Regulation applies from 16 August 2016.  http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/EEC/16_1682_00_e.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/EEC/16_1682_00_f.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/EEC/16_1682_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 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 G/SPS/N/EU/116/Add.1 
 
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  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 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  
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 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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WT/DS547/6  
 
5 June 2018  
(18-3443) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
UNITED STATES – CERTAIN MEASURES ON STEEL AND ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS  
REQUEST TO JOIN CONS ULTATIONS  
Communication from Hong Kong, China  
The following communication, dated 4 June 2018 , from the delegation of Hong Kong, China  to the 
delegation of the United States , and the delegation of India, is circulated to the Dispute Settlement 
Body in accordance with Article  4.11 of the DSU.  
 
_______________  
 
 
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement 
of Disputes  (DSU ), Hong Kong, China hereby notifies the United States and the Dispute Settlement 
Body of Hong Kong, China's desire, in light of our substantial trade interest, to join the 
consultations requested by India in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 23 May 2018 
(WT/DS547/1; G/L/1238; G/SG/D53/1) entitled " United States – Certain Measures on Steel and 
Aluminium Products".  
 
Hong Kong, China has a substantial trade interest in the consultations as the tariff measures 
identified in the aforesaid communicatio n from India (WT/DS547/1; G/L/1238; G/SG/D53/1), 
which are inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under, inter alia , the 
General  Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , are applicable to the products involved from 
Hong Kong, China to the Unite d States. In view of the systemic implications of the above unilateral 
and WTO -inconsistent measures for the multilateral trading syste m and international trade, 
Hong Kong, China also has a systemic interest in the correct application and interpretation of  the 
relevant provisions of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization  (including 
its Annexes).  
 
As a result of the above substantial trade interest and systemic interest, Hong Kong, China 
requests to join the consultations and be advised rega rding the date and venue of the 
consultations.  
 
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G/TBT/N/MEX/294/Add.2  
 
9 February 2016  
(16-0863)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 5 February 2016,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mexico. 
 
 _______________  
 
 Mexican Official Standard NOM-164-SSA1-2015 "Good manufacturing practices for pharmaceutical 
products" 
 The Mexican Ministry of Health published draf t Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-164-SSA1-
2015 "Good manufacturing practices for pharmaceutical products" in the Official Journal ( Diario 
Oficial de la Federación ) (http://www.dof.gob.mx ) on 9 September 2015. The replies to the 
comments received regarding this draft Standard were published on 13 January 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  and sofia.pacheco@economia.gob.mx   
Website: http://www.economia.gob.mx/comunidad-nego cios/normalizacion/c atalogo-mexicano-
de-normas  
Text available online at: 
http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5424377&fecha=04/02/2016  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/MEX/16_0516_00_s.pdf  
 
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/248 
13 November 2012 
 (12-6260) 
Committee on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures  
 
 
REPORTS UNDER ARTICLE 25.11 OF THE AGREEMENT 
(October 2012) 
 
Note by the Secretariat 
   
 
  
 
  Listed hereunder are reports under Artic le 25.11 of the Agreement received during 
October 2012.  These reports have been received fro m the United States and are available in the WTO 
Secretariat for inspection by government representatives.1 
 
 
Product  Country or 
 Customs territory 
 
 
Reporting Member:  UNITED STATES 
 
Corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products  Korea, Rep. of 
 
Drawn stainless steel sinks  China 
 
Kitchen appliance shelving and racks  China 
 
Lined paper products  India 
 
Magnesia carbon bricks  China 
 
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1 Interested delegations are requested to contact Judith McGrath or Nélida Varela, Office 2028, 
Tel.:  022 739 5326 / 5833. This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and is without prejudice to the positions of Members 
or to their rights and obligations under the WTO
G/TBT/N/ISR/776  
7 avril 2014  
(14-2131)  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: ISRAËL 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics loca ux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable: Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  (Point d'information OMC 
d'Israël sur les OTC) 
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numér os de téléphone et de fax et les 
adresses de courrier électronique et de si te 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:  
Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  (Point d'information OMC d'Israël sur les OTC) 
Ministry of Economy  (Ministère de l'économie) 
Téléphone: + (972) 3 7347502 Fax:  + (972) 3 7347626 
Courrier électronique: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
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): Cuvettes de W.C. en céramique (SH 6910.10 et 6910.90; ICS 91.140.80) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié: Ceramic WC pans with 
attached flushing cistern (Cuvettes de W.C. en céramique à réservoir de chasse d'eau 
intégré), 24 pages, en hébreu 
6. Teneur: L'actuelle norme obligatoire SI 1385 relative aux cuvettes de W.C. en céramique 
à réservoir de chasse d'eau intégré va être déclarée d'application volontaire.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant: Réduction des obstacles au commerce  
8. Document pertinents: Norme obligatoire SI 1385 (juin 2003) 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption: 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:  À déterminer. Généralement 60 jours après la publication 
au Journal officiel d'Israël, section des avis 
gouvernementaux 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations: 60 jours à compter de la 
notification G/TBT/N/ISR/776 
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  11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut  être obtenu: 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: 
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmst amat/rsrc/tkina/SI1385DV.pdf
G/TBT/N/EGY/62/Add.1  
3 de marzo de 2015  
(15-1207)  Página: 1/1  
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 2 de marzo de 2015, se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Egipto. 
 
_______________ 
 
 Se presenta este addendum para señalar la sustitución de la norma ES 647/2007 "Equipo y accesorios de GLP. Verificación de los depósitos de GLP antes, durante y después de la operación 
de llenado", establecida en virtud del Decreto ministerial N° 95/2008 (documento en árabe, 
6 páginas), por la norma ES 647/2014 (documento en árabe, 38 páginas). 
Los fabricantes y los importadores deberán cumplir la norma ES 647/2014. 
En la norma ES 647/2014 se establece el procedimiento obligatorio de verificación de los depósitos 
de GLP transportables, antes, durante y después de la operación de llenado. La norma es aplicable a los depósitos de GLP transportables de una capacidad de agua comprendida entre 0,5 y 150 l 
inclusive. Se establecen condiciones adicionales para la inspección antes, durante y después de la 
operación de llenado, si esta operación se lleva a cabo en la República Árabe de Egipto. 
La medida entrará en vigor seis meses después de  la fecha de adopción: el 16 de abril de 2014. 
Se informará a los fabricantes y los importadores de toda modificación de las normas de Egipto, 
mediante la publicación de las órdenes administrativas en el Diario Oficial del país. 
Organismo que tramita las observaciones y al que se puede pedir el texto de la medida: Servicio nacional de información: 
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality  
(Organización de Normalización y Calidad de Egipto) 16 Tadreeb El-Modarrebeen St., Ameriya,  
El Cairo – Egipto 
 Correo electrónico: moi@idsc.net.eg /tbteos@eos.org.eg  
Sitio Web: http://www.eos.org.eg/  
Teléfono: + (202)22845528 
Fax: + (202)22845504  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/926  
 
6 June 2016  
(16-3011)  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: KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):  
2. Agency responsible: 
Saudi Standards, Metrology an d Quality Organi zation (SASO) 
P.O. Box 3437 Riyadh 11471  
Tel: +966 (1) 2529999 Ext: (9070-9061-9065) Fax +966 (1) 4520193 
Email: enquirypoint@saso.org.sa  
Name and address (including telephon e and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above : 
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10 .1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], other: 
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applic able, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): ICS: 91.060.20 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: The Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia/Saudi Standards, Metrology an d Quality Organization (SASO) SASO/ASTM A 
755/A 755 M : 2016 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip 
Process and Prepainted by the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products 
With National Deviation (10 pages, in English) 
6. Description of content: This regulation specifies requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic 
Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepainted by the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products With National Deviation.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Consumer protection and consumer information  
8. Relevant documents: http://www.saso.gov.sa  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 6 months from the date of publ ished in the offi cial newspaper 
Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from the date of published in the official 
newspaper   
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the da te of circulation 
11. Texts available from: Nati onal enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body: 
enquirypoint@saso.org.sa   
http://www.saso.gov.sa
WT/DS467/7  
 
7 October 2013  
(13-5416)  Page: 1/1  
  Original: English  
 
AUSTRALIA – CERTAIN MEASURES CONCERNING TRADEMARKS,  
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND OTHER PLAIN PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS 
APPLICABLE TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING 
REQUEST TO JOIN CONSULTATIONS 
Communication from Norway 
 The following communication, dated 4 October 2 013, from the delegation of Norway to the 
delegation of Australia, the delegation of Indonesia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute 
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.  
_______________ 
 
 
My authorities have instructed me to request, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the 
WTO Understanding on Rules and Procedures Gove rning the Settlement of Disputes, that Norway 
be joined in the consultations requested by Indonesia on 20 September 2013 in a communication circulated to Members on 25 September 2013 entitled Australia – Certain Measures concerning 
Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to 
Tobacco Products and Packaging  (WT/DS467/1). 
 Norway is currently in the process of implementing revisions to its own tobacco policy, and 
has already introduced a number of measures in order to reduce smoking. Norway thus has a 
substantial trade interest in this dispute. 
 
Norway looks forward to receiving Australia’s reply to this request. 
  
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G/TBT/N/USA/1062/Add.4  
 
28 March 2017  
(17-1674) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: E nglish  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 27 March 2017 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation  of the United States of America .  
 
_______________  
 
 
TITLE: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans 
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy  
ACTION: Final rule; further delay of effective date  
SUMMARY: This document further delays the effective date of a recently published final rule 
amending the energy conserva tion standards for ceiling fans.  
DATES: As of 21 March 2017, the effective date of the rule amending 10 CFR part 430 published in 
the Federal Register at 82 FR 6826 on 19 January 2017, delayed until 21 March 2017 at 
82 FR 8806 on 19 January 2017, is furthe r delayed until 30 September 2017.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/USA/17_1497_00_e.pdf  
 
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G/TBT/N/MEX/308/Add.2  
 
17 de enero de 2018  
(18-0459) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 17 de enero de 2018, se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de México . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Se informa que se ha publicado como Norma definitiva la: Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM -159-SSA1 -
2016, Productos y servicios. Huevo y sus productos. Disposiciones y especificaciones sanitarias. 
Método de prueba  
Cualquier comentario dirigirlo a:  
Secretaría de Economía  
Subsecretaría de Compet itividad y Normatividad  
Dirección General de Normas  
Tel: (+52) 55 5729 9100 Ext. 43244  
Fax: (+52) 55 5520 9715  
Sitio internet: http://www.economia.gob.mx/comunidad -negocios/normalizacion/catalogo -
mexicano -de-normas  
Correo electrónico:  
normasomc@economia.gob.mx /sofia.pacheco@economia.gob.mx /jose.ramosr@economia.gob.mx  
Y está disponible en:  
http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5510622&fecha=16/01/2018  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/MEX/18_0419_00_s.pdf  
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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 30 July 2015 
  
 
  
 
PROTOCOL ON THE ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN 
TO THE MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLIS HING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
DONE AT GENEVA ON 27 JULY 2015 
 
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE 
 
 I have the honour to inform you that on 27 July 2015, the Republic of Kazakhstan signed the 
above-mentioned Protocol, subject to ratification. 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
           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  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
15-3947                  WT/Let/1057
G/TBT/N/ISR/760  
4 de abril de 2014  
(14-2105)  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: ISRAEL 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable: Servicio de información OMC-OTC de Israel 
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y si tios Web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, en 
caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
Servicio de informació n OMC-OTC de Israel 
Ministerio de Economía Teléfono: + (972) 3 7347502 
Fax: + (972) 3 7347626 
Correo electrónico: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 
o en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de  la NCCA cuando corresponda; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional. Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS): productos lácteos preenvasados (ICS: 67.100.01 y 
67.230.00). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Uniform contents 
of prepackaged food: Dairy products  (Uniformidad del contenido de los alimentos 
preenvasados - Productos lácteos). Documento en hebreo (5 páginas)  
6. Descripción del contenido: La norma vigente SI 1118, Parte 2, relativa a la 
uniformidad del contenido de los productos lácteos preenvasados, que actualmente es 
obligatoria, será de aplicación facultativa.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cu ando proceda, la índole de los problemas 
urgentes: flexibilización de los obstáculos al comercio  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  Norma obligatoria SI 1118, parte 2 (agosto de 1994)  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en 
vigor:   No se ha determinado 
En general, 60 días después de la 
publicación en el Diario Oficial de Israel, sección Avisos del Gobierno. 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones: 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación G/TBT/N/ISR/760 
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  11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio naci onal de información [X], o dirección, 
números de teléfono y de fax, correo elec trónico y dirección del sitio Web, en su 
caso, de otra institución:   
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmstam at/rsrc/tkina/SI1118Part2DV.pdf
RESTRICTED  
  
G/MA/TAR/RS/508  
 
6 December  2017 
(17-6717) Page: 1/42 
Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
  
RECTIFICATIONS AND M ODIFICATIONS OF SCHE DULES  
SCHEDULE CXLV – GEORG IA 
The following communication, dated 29 November  2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Georgia . 
 
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Pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Decision of 26 March 1980 (BISD 27S/25), Georgia hereby submits 
draft modifications to Schedule CXLV – Georgia that are necessary to implement the tariff 
elimination measures contained in the "Decl aration on the Expansion of Trade in Information 
Technology Products" (WT/L/956).  
 
To this purpose, please find attached a copy of the ITA Expansion schedule of Georgia which was 
approved on 3 November 2017.1 
 
 
_______________  
 
 
If no objection is notified to the Secretariat within three months from the date of this document, 
the rectifications and modifications to CXLV – Georgia  will be deemed to be approved and will be 
formally certified.  
 
                                                
1 In English only.  G/MA/TAR/RS/508  
 
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G/TBT/N/ISR/750  
 
4 April 2014  
(14-2081)  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:  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 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 :   
Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  
Ministry of Economy 
Tel: + (972) 3 7347502 Fax: + (972) 3 7347626 E-mail: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
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):  
Automotive spare parts (ICS 43.040.50). 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Automobile 
spare parts: Drive cross shaft (3 pages, in Hebrew). 
6. Description of content:  The existing Mandatory Standard, SI 217, dealing with 
automobile drive cross shafts, shall be declared voluntary.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Lowering of trade barriers.  
8. Relevant documents:   Mandatory Standard SI 217 (February 1964).   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined Generally 60 days after publication in Israel 
Official Gazette, Section of Government Notices 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification. 
11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [ X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:   
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmstamat/rsrc/tkina/SI217DV.pdf