PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
WT/DS491/4  
5 de febrero de 2016  
(16-0794)  Página: 1/1  
  
 
  ESTADOS UNIDOS - MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING Y COMPENSATORIAS SOBRE 
DETERMINADO PAPEL ESTUCADO O CUCHÉ PROCEDENTE DE INDONESIA 
CONSTITUCIÓN DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL ESTABLECIDO 
A PETICIÓN DE INDONESIA 
Nota de la Secretaría 
1. En su reunión de 28 de septiembre de 2015, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) 
estableció, en respuesta a la solicitud presentada por Indonesia en el documento WT/DS491/3, un 
Grupo Especial de conformidad con el artículo 6 del Entendimiento relativo a las normas y procedimientos por los que se rige la solución de diferencias (ESD).
1 
 
2. El mandato del Grupo Especial es el siguiente: 
 
Examinar, a la luz de las disposiciones pertinentes de los acuerdos abarcados 
invocados por las partes en la diferencia, el asunto sometido al OSD por Indonesia en 
el documento WT/DS491/3 y formular conclusiones que ayuden al OSD a hacer las recomendaciones o dictar las resoluciones previstas en dichos acuerdos. 
3. El 25 de enero de 2016, Indonesia solicitó al Director General que estableciera la 
composición del Grupo Especial de conformidad con el párrafo 7 del artículo 8 del ESD. Dicho párrafo dispone lo siguiente:  
Si no se llega a un acuerdo sobre los integrantes dentro de los 20 días siguientes a la 
fecha del establecimiento del grupo especial, a petición de cualquiera de las partes, el Director General, en consulta con el Presidente del OSD y con el Presidente del 
Consejo o Comité correspondiente, establecerá la composición del grupo especial, 
nombrando a los integrantes que el Director General considere más idóneos con arreglo a las normas o procedimientos especiales o adicionales previstos al efecto en 
el acuerdo o acuerdos abarcados a que se re fiera la diferencia, después de consultar a 
las partes en ella. El Presidente del OSD comunicará a los Miembros la composición del grupo especial así nombrado a más tardar 10 días después de la fecha en que haya recibido dicha petición. 
4. El 4 de febrero de 2016, el Director General procedió en consecuencia a establecer la 
composición del Grupo Especial, que es la siguiente:  
 Presidente:  Sr. Hanspeter Tschäni 
  Miembros:  Sr. Martín García 
    Sra. Enie Neri de Ross 
 5. El Brasil, el Canadá, China, la India, la República de Corea, Turquía y la Unión Europea se han reservado el derecho de participar como te rceros en las actuaciones del Grupo Especial. 
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1 Véase el documento WT/DSB/M/368.
G/TBT/N/VNM/125  
 
24 April 2018  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member: VIET NAM   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2  and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  
Ministry of Transport  
80 Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi  
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:   
Notification Authority & Enquiry Point of the Ministry of Transport  
Viet Nam Register  
18 Pham Hung, My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem, Ha Noi, Viet Nam  
Tel.: 04.3768 4838  
Fax: 04.3768 4840  
E-mail: tbtgtvt@vr.org.vn   
Website: http://www.tbt -bgtvt.vn/  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or C CCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Parts and 
accessories of vehicles of headings 87.11 to 87.13. (HS 8714). Motorcycles and mopeds 
(ICS 43.140).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft Revision 
1:2018 of QCVN 75:2014/BGTVT National technical regulation of motor used for electric 
bicycle (14 page(s), in Vietnamese)    
6. Description of content:  
 This draft technical re gulation regulates the quality requirements and inspection of 
safety of motors used for electric bicycles.   
 This draft technical regulation applies to those who manufacture, assemble and 
import electric motors; manufacture, assemble and import electric bic ycle and 
agencies and organizations involved in management, testing, inspection and 
certification for the quality, the technical safety and environment protection of 
vehicles.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
appli cable: Protection of human health or safety  G/TBT/N/VNM/125  
 
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  8. Relevant documents:   
 QCVN 75:2014/BGTVT: National technical regulation of motor used for electric 
bicycle.  
 QB/T 2946 -2008: Motor and controller used for electric bicycles.  
 JB/T 10888 -2008: Specification for motors for electric -bicycle and similar purpose.  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 1 December 2018  
Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 2019  
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:   
Notification Authority & Enquiry Point of the Ministry of Transport  
Viet Nam Register  
18 Pham Hung, My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem, Ha Noi, Viet Nam  
Tel.: 04.3768 4838 
Fax: 04.3768 4840  
E-mail: tbtgtvt@vr.org.vn   
Website: http://www.tbt -bgtvt.vn/  
Or can be downloaded at:  
http://tbt.gov.vn/To%20Link%20lin%20kt/QCVN%2075%202014%20motor%20used%20
for%20electric%20bicycles.doc
G/TBT/N/ CHL/ 416 
 
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.  
 
1. Miembro que notifica: CHILE  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable:  Superintendencia de Elect ricidad y Combustibles (SEC)  
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:   
Dirección General de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales - Ministerio de Relaciones 
Exteriores  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2  [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X] , 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):  Anillo de ajuste de hermeticidad tipo B2 H3, para 
válvulas de accionamiento automático para cilindros de GLP  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado:  PC n° 66/3 2017 
Proyecto de Protocolo de Análisis y/o Ensayos de Seguridad de Producto de Gas 
(9 página(s), en Español)   
6. Descr ipción del contenido:  El presente protocolo establece el procedimiento de 
certificación para los anillos de ajuste de hermeticidad, tipo B2 H3, para válvulas de 
accionamiento automático indicadas en el Protocolo de Análisis y/o Ensayos PC N° 20 
vigente.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes:  Seguridad  
8. Documentos pertinentes:   
Norma UNE EN 549:1996 - Materiales de caucho para juntas y membranas destinadas a 
aparatos y equipos que utilizan combustib le gaseoso.  
NCh 2118 : 1989 - Gases licuados de petróleo - Válvulas de accionamiento automático - 
Anillo de ajuste para hermeticidad – Especificaciones.  
Ley Nº 18.410 de 1985, del Ministerio de Economía, Fomento y Reconstrucción  
Decreto Supremo Nº 298, de 2005, del Ministerio de  Economía,  Fomento y Reconstrucción  
Resolución Exenta N° 0431, de fecha 23.08.2010 del Ministerio de Energía   G/TBT/N/ CHL/416 
 
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  9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:  - 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:  - 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observa ciones:  60 días desde la notificación  
11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio nacional de información [  ], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:   
Teatinos 180, piso 11  
Teléfono: (+56) -2-22827 5250  
Fax: (+56) -2-22380 9494  
Correo electrónico: Tbt_Chile@direcon.gob.cl   
 
http://www.sec.cl/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/SECNORMATIVA/PRODUCTOS/PROTOCOLOS%20E
N%20CONSULTA/PROYECTO_PROTOCOLO_PCN66_3.PDF  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/CHL/17_3169_00_s.pdf
G/TBT/N/IND/68  
7 décembre  2017 
(17-6727) 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 : INDE 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable : Directorate General of Foreign Trade  - DGFT (Direction 
générale du commerce extérieur)  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax et les adresses 
de courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme ou de 
l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des observations concernant la notification 
doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de 
l'organisme susmentionné:   
3. Notification au titre de l 'article 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [X], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [X], 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) : Tous les articles relevant des codes  EXIM 95030010, 95030020, 95030030 et 
95030090  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : Amendment in Policy 
conditions No.2 to Chapter 95 of ITC (HS), 2017 - Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) dated 
1st September, 2017  (Modification des conditions (n° 2) applicables aux articles relevant du 
chapitre 95 du Code tarifaire de l'Inde (SH) - Annexe 1 (Politique d'importation), 
1er septembre 2 017), 1 page(s), en anglais  
6. Teneur : Révision des conditions (n° 2) applicables aux articles du chapitre 95 du Code 
tarifaire de l'Inde (SH) de 2017 - Annexe 1 (Politique d'importation)  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant : Sécurité des utilisateurs (sécurité des enfants)  
8. Documents pertinents:  
http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/NOT17/Notification%20No.26.pdf  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : 1er septembre 2 017 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : 1er septembre 2 017 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations : - G/TBT/N/IND/68  
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  11. Entité auprès de laquelle les textes peuvent être obtenus : point d'information 
national [X] ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de fax et adresses de courrier 
électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
Mr Shyama Prasad Roy  
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade  
Directorate General of Foreign Trade  
Department of Commerce  
Ministry of Commerce & Industry  
Government of India  
Room No. 107, 'H' Wing  
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi - 110011  
Courrier électronique:  shyama.roy@nic.in  
Fax: No. 011 -23062240  
Site Web: http://www.dgft.gov.in/  
http://dgft.gov.in/Exim/2000/NOT/NOT17/Notification%20No.26.pdf
G/TBT/GEN/158  
 
4 February 2014  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES OF THE OIML  
This document contains information provided by the OIML (Organisation Internationale de 
Métrologie Légale) at the TBT Committee meeting of 30-31 October 2013 under Agenda Item 4 
(Update by Observers). 
 
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The OIML works for international harmonisation in the field of legal metrology. The following recent developments are of interest to the TBT Committee.  
1  OIML MEMBERSHIP 
1.1.  The OIML is pleased to welcome three new Corresponding Members: Iraq, Uganda and 
Yemen. 
1.2.  We are also very pleased to report the re-integration of a number of countries following the 
payment of outstanding debts: Zambia as a Member State, and Guinea, DPR Korea and Rwanda as Corresponding Members. 
2  48
TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF LEGAL METROLOGY 
2.1.  This Meeting took place from 8-11 October 20 13 in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. A number of 
issues were covered which are of interest to the TBT Committee: 
a. The CIML Member for Japan, Dr. Yukinobu Miki  (NMIJ/AIST), was elected as second CIML 
Vice-President for a six-year term; 
b. a new revision of the OIML Directives for technical work – OIML B 6-1 was approved; 
c. an ad hoc committee was set up, chaired by PR China, to consider the OIML's role in 
promoting and coordinating the economic development of countries and economies with 
emerging metrology systems, whilst recognizin g the importance of the various projects 
and initiatives already undertaken by the OIML itself, by individual Member States and 
Corresponding Members, and by other bodies; 
d. a work project was begun to develop a new publication on Guidance for defining the 
system requirements for a certification system for prepackages. 
2.2.  Further details of decisions and resolution s from this Meeting are available on the OIML 
website ( http://www.oiml.org ). 
3  DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL METROLOGY IN CENTRAL AFRICA 
3.1.  The OIML continues to work in five central African countries (Cameroon, Central African 
Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon) to develop their legal metrology systems as part of a German 
technical assistance project which aims to develop the quality infrastructure in CEMAC countries. 
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G/TBT/N/KOR /742/Rev.1/Corr.1  
 
20 décembre  2017 
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NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 19 décembre  2017, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de la République de Corée . 
 
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La notification  G/TBT/N/ KOR/742/Rev.1 a été distribuée par erreur et est par conséquent nulle et 
non avenue.  
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Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Food Sanitation L aw and the 
Standards and Specification s for Foods and Food Additives  
 
The government of Japan will revise the current standards for use of Hydrogen 
Peroxide . 
 
Summary  
Under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Law (hereinafter referred to as the “Law”), 
food additives shall not be used or marketed without authorization by the Minister of 
Health, Labour and Welfare (he reinafter referred to as “the Minister”). In addition, 
when specifications or standards are established for food additives based on Article 11 of 
the Law and stipulated in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Notification 
(Ministry of Health and Welf are Notification No. 370, 1959), those additives shall not be 
used or marketed unless they meet the standards or specifications.  
 
In response to a request from the Minister, the Committee on Food Additives of the 
Food Sanitation Council that is established  under the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food 
Sanitation Council has discussed the adequacy of the designation of Hydrogen Peroxide  
as a food additive. The conclusion of the committee is outlined below.  
 
Outline of conclusion  
The Minister should revise the existing standards for use of Hydrogen Peroxide , 
based on Article 11.  (see Attachment).  
 
 
  Attachment  
Hydrogen Peroxide  
過酸化水素  
 
 
 
Current standards  
Hydrogen peroxide  shall be decomposed or removed before the completion of the 
final product.  
 
Revised standard s 
The revised standard will actually make it possible to use hydrogen peroxide in 
kamaage -shirasu  and shirasuboshi . It is permitted to remain in this category at 
levels not exceeding 0.005 g/kg. For the other foods, it shall be decomposed or  
removed before the completion of the final product.  
 
Notes  
Kamaage -shirasu : Shirasu  (fishes with the length of about 5 centimeters or less) that is 
boiled until its protein is coagulated  
Shirasuboshi : Dried kamaage -shirasu  
             It is also called  chirimen -jyako .
Tulathromycin
MRL
Commodity (current)
ppm
Cattle, muscle ● 0.3 0.3
Pig, muscle ● 2 2
Cattle, fat ● 0.2 0.2
Pig, fat ● 0.3 0.3
Cattle, liver ● 5 5
Pig, liver ● 4 4
Cattle, kidney ● 3 3
Pig, kidney ● 9 9
Cattle, edible offal1● 3 3
Pig, edible offal ● 5 5
　●： Commodities for which MRLs were lowered
* This compound shall not be included in any commodity for which MRL is not given in the above
table and in any commodity not listed above.
1. “Edible offal” refers to all edible parts, except muscle, fat, liver, and kidney.MRL
(draft)
ppm
Note: The residue definition will be changed to "the sum of Tulathromycin(A and B), metabolite M1
((2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-2-ethyl-3,4,10,13-tetrahydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-
hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-
azacyclopentadecan-15-one), metabolite M1 isomer ((2 R, 3R, 6R, 8R, 9R, 10S, 11S, 12R)-2-
[(1R,2R)-1,2-dihydroxy-1-methylbutyl]-8,11-dihydroxy-
3,6,8,10,12-pentamethyl-9-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-4-
azacyclotridecan-13-one), and metabolites that are hydrolized to metabolite M1 or metabolite M1 isomer
expressed as Tulathromycin."
The current residue definition is "Tulathromycin" only.
G/TBT/N/UGA/829  
 
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member: UGANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Uganda National Bureau of Standards  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
Uganda National Bureau of Standards  
Plot 2 -12 ByPass Link Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park  
P.O Box 6329  
Kampala, Uganda  
Tel Off: +256 (0) 417 -333 250/1/2  
Fax: +256 (0) 414 -286 123  
Email: info@unbs.go.ug  
Web: www.unbs.go.ug  
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): Cereals, 
pulses and derived products (ICS 67.060).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified docu ment: DUS 1853: 2018, 
Pre-cooked dehydrated pulse products — Specification (12 page(s), in English)    
6. Description of content: This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements, sampling 
and test methods for pre -cooked dehydrated pulse products for huma n consumption.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection  
8. Relevant documents:   
 US 1676:2017, Pulse flour - Specification  
 Food Standards Regulation, Division - Cereals, pulses, legumes and derived 
products And Vegetable Proteins  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 1 June 2018  
Proposed date of entry into force: 1 November 2018  
Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/UGA/829  
 
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  11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:   
Uganda National Bureau of Standards  
Plot 2 -12 ByPass Link Bweyogerere Industrial and Business Park  
P.O Box 6329  
Kampala, Uganda  
Tel Off: +256 (0) 417 -333 250/1/2  
Fax: +256 (0) 414 -286 123  
Email: info@unbs.go.ug  
Web: www.unbs.go.ug  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/UGA/18_1489_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/KWT/205  
17 de febrero de 2014  
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN 
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6. 
 
1. Miembro que notifica: EL ESTADO DE KUWAIT 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable: Departamento de Normalización y Metrología de Kuwait 
(KUWSMD) 
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:  
Autoridad Pública para la Industria (PAI) 
Apartado postal: 4690, Safat 
13047 KUWAIT 
Teléfono: +965 253 02 630 Fax: +965 253 02 625 
Correo electrónico: Enquiry_point@pai.gov.kw  
Sitio Web: http://www.pai.gov.kw/  
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): ajo congelado (ICS 67.080.20). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Frozen garlic 
(Ajo congelado). Documento en inglés (4 páginas) y en árabe (6 páginas). 
6. Descripción del contenido: En el Reglamento técnico notificado se define el producto y 
se especifican los requisitos (físicos, químicos, microbiológicos y radiológicos), los aditivos 
alimentarios permisibles, la toma de muestras, los métodos de examen y de prueba, el envasado, el transporte, el almacenamiento y el etiquetado. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cu ando proceda, la índole de los problemas 
urgentes: Calidad del producto, protección del consumidor, relaciones comerciales con 
los países del Consejo de Cooperación de los Estados Árabes del Golfo e inocuidad de los 
productos alimenticios. 
8. Documentos pertinentes: Norma de Egipto ES 3273: 2007 - Ajo congelado  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en 
vigor:   no se ha determinado 
seis meses después de su publicación en el 
boletín oficial 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones: 60 días después de la fecha de 
distribución G/TBT/N/KWT/205 
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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://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/KWT/14_0721_00_e.pdf  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/KWT/14_0721_00_x.pdf
G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/5  
1er août 2014  
(14-4463)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des licences d'importation  Original: anglais  
 
  ACCORD SUR LES PROCÉDURES DE LICENCES D'IMPORTATION 
NOTIFICATION AU TITRE DE L'ARTICLE 7:31 DE L'ACCORD SUR LES 
PROCÉDURES DE LICENCES D'IMPORTATION 
TERRITOIRE DOUANIER DISTINCT DE TAIWAN , PENGHU , KINMEN ET MATSU 
La notification ci-après, datée du 30 juillet 2014, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Territoire douanier distinct de Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu. 
 
_______________ 
  
Le Territoire douanier distinct de Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu informe le Comité des licences 
d'importation que la notification présentée au titre de l'article 7:3 de l'Accord, reproduite sous la cote G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/2/Rev.1, reste valable pour l'année 2014, avec les modifications indiquées 
dans les documents G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/2/Rev.2 et G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/4, respectivement. 
 
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1 Voir l'annexe du document G/LIC/3 pour le questionnaire.
G/TBT/N/BRA/586/Add.1  
 
12 April 2016  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 8 April 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil. 
 
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 This addendum aims at informing that the Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), issued the Ordinance Nº 158, 5 Apri l 2016, approving the technical requirements for 
carbon steel tubes for common uses and carbon steel tubes for use at high temperatures, notified 
as G/TBT/N/BRA/586. 
The full text of this measure is available in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: 
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legis lacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002400.pdf  
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G/SPS/GEN/1291  
 
16 October 2013  
(13-5697)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
 ACTIONS REGARDING SPS-RELATED PRIVATE STANDARDS 
COMMUNICATION FROM BELIZE 
The following communication, received on 15 October 2013, is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of Belize. 
 
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 Advancing Work on Actions 6-12 
1.  Belize recognizes that Members in the Committee hold divergent views in relation to Actions 6-
12; however significant advances could be made, if these recommendations are considered in 
parallel with Actions 1-5. For such purpose, we be lieve it is necessary that Members consider the 
establishment of a small working group that  could advance work on these actions. 
2.  We are of the view that out of the remaining seven (7) recommendations, Actions 10 and 11 
are less contentious and closely linked to Action 4. As a result, Belize is hereby calling on Members to take into account the following recommendations  under each of those two respective actions. 
(Action 10: The SPS Committee should deve lop a Code of Good Practice for the 
preparation, adoption and applicatio n of SPS-related Private standards.) 
3.  Action 10 of document G/SPS/W/256 encourages Members to develop a Code of Good Practice. 
Since the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade already contains in Annex 3 a "Code of Good 
Practices for the Preparation, Adoption and A pplication of Standards", we would encourage 
Members to review the Annex and determine its appl icability to this particular recommendation. If 
upon review it is deemed appropriate, then significant advances will be made if adopted.  
(Action 11: The SPS Committee should develop guidelines for the governments of WTO 
Members to liaise with entities involv ed in SPS-related private standards.) 
4.  As it relates to Action 11, it is our understanding that a few Members are already liaising with 
entities involved in SPS-related private standards. We would encourage those Members to share 
their experiences with the Committee and probably the methods used could be adopted for the implementation of Action 11. 
5.  Once more, in order to advance work on Acti ons 6-12, we propose the establishment of either 
an ad hoc working group or electronic working group for such purposes. 
 
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PRESS/ 816 
2 February 2018 
(18-0751) Page: 1/1 
  
 
  
PRESS RELEASE  
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  
China donates USD 1 million to support implementation of Trade 
Facilitation Agreement  
The government of China is contributing USD 1 million (approximately CHF 1 million) to help 
developing and least -developed countries implement the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement and 
to support the objective of full implementation of the Agreement by al l WTO members.  
 
China's donation to the Trade Facilitation Agreement Facility (TFAF) will finance the capacity -
building support needed by developing countries to implement the Agreement. TFAF assists these 
countries in assessing their specific needs and i n identifying partners to fund capacity -building 
activities.  
 
Director -General Roberto Azevêdo said: "China's generous donation will be essential to ensure that 
the poorest WTO members can benefit fully from the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement and the 
boost to their trading potential that the Agreement can deliver. I warmly welcome China's 
support."  
 
China's Ambassador H.E. Zhang Xiangchen said: "China’s contribution to the Trade Facilitation 
Agreement Facility demonstrates its strong commitment to the m ultilateral trading system and to 
helping other developing and least -developed countries benefit through implementation of the 
Trade Facilitation Agreement. " 
 
Overall, China  has donated more than CHF 4.6  million to WTO trust funds over the past 10 years . 
 
 
END
WT/DS546/2  
 
29 May 2018  
(18-3186) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
UNITED STATES – SAFEGUARD MEASURE ON  IMPORTS OF  
LARGE RESIDENTIAL WA SHERS  
REQUEST TO JOIN CONS ULTATIONS  
Communication from Thailand  
The following communication, dated 25 May 2018 , from the delegation of Thailand  to the 
delegation of the United States , and the delegation of Republic of Korea , is circulated to the 
Dispute Settlement Body in accordance with Article  4.11 of the DSU.  
 
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My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement 
Body of Thai land’s desire, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures 
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, to be joined in the consultations requested by the Republic 
of Korea in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 16 May 2018, in document 
WT/DS545/1 entitled United States – Safeguard Measure on Imports of Crystalline Silicon 
Photovoltaic Products  and in document WT/DS546/1 entitled United States – Safeguard Measure 
on Imports of Large Residential Washers.  
Thailand has a substantial  trade interest in these consultations. The United States is Thailand’s 
largest export market for crystalline silicon photovoltaic products and large residential washers. In 
2017, the United States imported US$ 438.33 million of crystalline silicon photovo ltaic products 
and US$ 515.77  million of large residential washers from Thailand.  The measures at issue 
identified in the request for consultations may substantially affect Thailand’s sales and exports of 
these products . As a result of this substantial trade interest, Thailand requests that it be permitted 
to join the consultations in these disputes.  
Thailand looks forward to acceptance of this request and advice regarding the date and venue of 
the consultations.  
 
 
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WT/MIN(15)/W/25  
1er décembre 2015  
(15-6343)  Page: 1/1  
Conférence ministérielle 
Dixième session 
Nairobi, 15-18 décembre 2015   
 
  PLAINTES EN SITUATION DE NO N-VIOLATION OU MOTIVÉES PAR 
UNE AUTRE SITUATION DANS LE DOMAINE DES ADPIC 
PROJET DE DÉCISION 
À sa réunion du 30 novembre 2015, le Conseil général est convenu de transmettre le texte1 
ci-après à la Conférence ministérielle pour décision:  
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 La Conférence ministérielle décide ce qui suit: 
Nous prenons note des travaux effectués par le Conseil des aspects des droits de propriété 
intellectuelle qui touchent au commerce conformément à notre décision du 7 décembre 2013 concernant les "Plaintes en situation de non-violation ou motivées par une autre situation dans le 
domaine des ADPIC" (WT/L/906), et lui prescrivons de poursuivre son examen de la portée et des 
modalités pour les plaintes des types de celles qui sont prévues aux alinéas 1 b) et 1 c) de l'article XXIII du GATT de 1994 et de faire des recommandations à notre prochaine session, que nous avons décidé de tenir en 2017. Il est convenu que, dans l'intervalle, les Membres ne 
déposeront pas de telles plaintes au titre de l'Accord sur les ADPIC. 
  
 
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1 Selon la recommandation du Conseil des ADPIC, qui figure dans le do cument IP/C/71/Add.2.
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WT/ACC/YEM/2/Rev.16  
 
25 de abril de 2013  
(13-2187)  Página:  1/1  
  
  
  GRUPO DE TRABAJO SOBRE LA ADHESIÓN DEL YEMEN 
PRESIDENTE: SR. HARTMUT RÖBEN (ALEMANIA) 
 
Composición: 
 
Arabia Saudita, Reino de la Argentina Australia 
Bahrein 
Bangladesh Brasil Brunei Darussalam 
Camboya 
Canadá Chile China 
Colombia 
Corea, República de Croacia Egipto 
El Salvador 
Emiratos Árabes Unidos Estados Unidos 
Haití Honduras 
India 
Indonesia Japón Jordania 
Kuwait 
Lesotho Malasia Malí 
Marruecos 
Mauricio Mauritania México 
Nepal 
Nigeria Omán 
Pakistán Panamá 
Qatar 
República Dominicana Rwanda Suiza 
Taipei Chino 
Tanzanía Túnez Turquía 
Ucrania 
Unión Europea Viet Nam Zambia 
 
 
Mandato: 
  Examinar la solicitud de adhesión presentada a la Organización Mundial del Comercio de conformidad con el artículo XII por el Gobierno del Yemen y hacer recomendaciones al Consejo 
General, entre las que podrá figurar un proyecto de Protocolo de Adhesión. 
 
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G/TBT/N/ECU/284/Add.4  
 
8 February 2017 
(17-0766) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Tech nical Barriers to Trade  Original: Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATIO N 
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 7 February 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Ecuador . 
 
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By means of this Addendum No. 4 , the Republic of Ecuador advises that Amendment No.  1 to the 
first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 253 
"Flexible retort packaging for food subject to a heat sterilisation process ", notified on 28 April 2016 
in document G/TBT/N/ECU/284/Add.3 , was issued pursuant to  Resolution No. 16 500 of 20 
December 2016  of the Under -Secretariat for the Quality System of the Ministry of Industry and 
Productivity , published in Official Journal No. 938 of 6 February 2017.  
 
Text available from:    
Ministerio de Industrias y Productiv idad (Ministry of Industry and Productivity)  
Subsecretaría de la Calidad (Under -Secretariat for Quality)  
Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación  (National Notification Authority)  
Contact person: Marlon Martínez B.  
Yánez Pinzón N26 -12, entre Av. Co lón y La Niña  
Quito, Ecuador  
Tel.: (+593 -2) 394 -8760, Ext. 2358 / 2255  
Email:  PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec  / mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec  
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G/TBT/N/USA/698/Add.4/Corr.1  
15 de septiembre  de 2016 
(16-4885) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Corrigendum  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 12 de septiembre de 2016 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de los Estados Unidos de América . 
 
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TÍTULO : Programa de ahorro de energía - Ensayos de diodos luminiscentes  integrados - Corrección  
ORGANISMO : Oficina de Eficiencia Energética y Energía Renovable del Departamento de Energía  
MEDIDA : Norma definitiva - Corrección  
RESUMEN : el Departamento de Energía publicó el 1 de julio de 2016  una norma definitiva que 
establece la adopción de un protocolo de ensayos para lámparas de diodos luminiscentes (LED) 
(en adelante, lámparas LED), necesarios para fundamentar el etiquetado establecido por la 
Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC), y el reglamento vigente para lámparas de ilumin ación 
general, que incluye las lámparas LED (en adelante, "la norma definitiva de julio de 2016 "). El 
documento notificado en el presente corrigendum corrige un error de la norma definitiva de julio 
de 2016: s e incorpora el apéndice BB en el artículo 430.3 (p)(5) del Título 10 del CFR . No hay 
cambio alguno en el fondo del proceso de reglamentación ni en las conclusiones que justifican la 
norma definitiva, como consecuencia del error o de la corrección señalada en el documento 
notificado.  
Fecha de entrada en vigor: 8 de septiembre de 2016  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_3815_00_e.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/USA/1225/Add.1  
 
19 October 2017  
(17-5664) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 19 October 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of  the United States of America .  
 
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TITLE: Proposed Addition of New Grape Variety Names for American Wines; Comment Period 
Reopening  
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury  
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period  
SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is reopening for an additional 60 days 
the comment period for Notice No. 165, Proposed Addition of New Grape Variety Names for 
American Wines, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on 
17 November 2016. TTB i s taking this action in response to requests from several wine industry 
members and trade associations.  
The comment period for the proposed rule published on 17 November 2016 (81 FR 81023) is 
reopened for 60 days. Written comments on Notice No. 165 are now  due on or before 
11 December 2017.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/USA/17_4707_00_e.pdf  
 
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G/MA/TAR/RS/4 72 
 
18 July 2017 
(17-3911) Page: 1/81 
Committee on Market Access    
 
RECTIFICATION AND MO DIFICATION OF SCHEDU LES 
SCHEDULE CXXX – GUINEA -BISSAU  
Communication from the Secretariat1 
In accordance with Paragraph 18 of the Procedures for the Introduction of Harmonized 
System  2012 Changes to Schedules of Concessions using the CTS Database2, the attached 
modifications to Schedule  CXXX – Guinea -Bissau3 are being circulated pursuant to the Decision of 
26 March  1980.4  The attachment has been prepared by the Secretariat and reflects the contents 
of the HS2012 electronic file that was approved during the multilateral review session that took 
place on 23 June 2017.  
 
 
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If no objection is notified to the Secre tariat within three months from the date of this document, 
the rectifications and modifications to Schedule  CXXX – Guinea -Bissau will be deemed to be 
approved and will be formally certified.  
                                                
1 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.  
2 Decision of 30 November 2011 , WT/L/ 831. 
3 In French  only. 
4 Decision of 26 March 1980 on Procedures for Modification and Rectification of Schedules of Tariff 
Concessions, GATT BISD 27S/25.  G/MA/TAR/RS/4 72 
 
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  PP 3 – 81 Offset (PDF and Microsoft Access file attached )
G/TBT/N/ISR/668  
 
10 April 2013  
(13-1841)  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 Industry, Trade and Labor 
Tel.:  + (972) 3 7347502 Fax:  + (972) 3 7347626 E-mail:  Yael.Friedgut@moital.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):  Primary 
batteries (HS: 8506; ICS: 29.220.10). 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Primary 
batteries: Physical and electrical specifications (6 pages in Hebrew and 59 pages in 
English).     
6. Description of content:  Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 990 part 2. This draft 
standard revision adopts th e International Standard IEC 60086-1: Edition 11.0: 2011-02.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human health and lowering of trade barriers.  
8. Relevant documents:   
- Israel Mandatory Standard SI 990 part 2 (May 2011); 
- International Standard IEC 60086-2: Edition 12.0: 2011-02. 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    20 March 2013 90 days after publication in Israel Official 
Gazette, Section of Government Notices 
10. Final date for comments:  45 days from date of 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/SI990Part2NEW.pdf
G/SPS/N/CHL/542/Add.2/Corr.1  
31 July 2018  
(18-4831) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum  
The following communication, received on 3 1 July 2 018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Chile. 
 
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Amendment to Resolution No. 633 of 2003 establishing requirements for the importation of plant 
material as in vitro  tissue cultures  
Chile hereby advises that the text corresponding to the entry into force of the measure notified in 
document G/SPS/N/CHL/54 2 is Agriculture and Livestock Service Resolution No. 8224 of 2018.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/CHL/18_4123_00_s.pdf  
Text(s) available from : [X] National Notification Authority, [X]  National Enquiry Point . 
Address, fax number and email address (if available) of other body:  
Email : sps.chile@sag.gob.cl  
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G/SPS/N/PER/663/Add.1  
9 février  2017 
(17-0775) Page: 1/2 
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original:  espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, reçue le 7 février 2 017, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Pérou . 
 
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Établissement des exigences phytosanitaires régissant l'importation de semences de carotte en 
provenance d'I talie  
Le SENASA annonce que la Décision directoriale ( Resolución Directoral ) n° 0004 -2017-MINAGRI -
SENASA -DSV établissant les exigences phytosanitaires auxquelles il doit être satisfait lors de 
l'importation de semences de carotte ( Daucus carota ) originai res et en provenance d'Italie a été 
publiée dans le Journal officiel ( El Peruano ) le 2 6 janvier 2 017. 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/PER/17_0714_00_s.pdf  
Le présent addendum concerne:  
[ ] Une modification de la date limite pour la présentation des observations  
[X] La notification de l'adoption, de la publication ou de l'entrée en vigueur d'une 
réglementation  
[ ] Une modification du contenu et/ou du champ d 'application d'un projet de 
réglementation déjà notifié  
[ ] Le retrait d'une réglementation projetée  
[ ] Une modification de la date proposée pour l'adoption, la publication ou l'entrée en 
vigueur  
[ ] Autres:  
Délai prévu pour la présentation des obse rvations : (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres concernés, un nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60  jours civils au moins, devrait être pr évu. Dans d'autres 
circonstances, comme le report de la date limite initialement annoncée pour la 
présentation des observations, le délai pour la présentation des observations prévu dans 
l'addendum peut être différent.)  
[ ] Soixante jours à compter de la date de distribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou (jj/mm/aa) : Sans objet  
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observations : [ ]  autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [ ] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
 G/SPS/N/PER/663/Add.1  
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  Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu : [X] autorité nationale responsable 
des notifications, [X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax et adresse 
électronique (s'i l y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Document disponible auprès de:  
Courrier électronique : notificacionesmsf@senasa.gob.pe  
Renseignements complémentaires:  
Ing. Vilma Gutarra García  
Directora(e) de la Subdirección de Cuarentena Vegetal SENASA  
Av. La Molina N°  1915, Lima 12, Lima (Pérou)  
Téléphone : +(511) 313 3300 int. 2031  
Courrier électronique:  vgutarra@senasa.gob.pe  
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G/TBT/N/ARG/308  
19 octobre  2016 
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Comité des obstacles t echniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6.  
 
1. Membre notifiant : ARGENTINE  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):  
2. Organisme responsable : Instituto Nacional de Vitivinicultura  (Institut national de la 
vitiviniculture)  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax et les adresses 
de courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme ou de 
l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des observations conce rnant la notification 
doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de 
l'organisme susmentionné : Point d'information  
3. Notification au titre de l'article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 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) : Boissons alcooliques – Vins 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : Importación d e productos 
vitivinícolas a granel  (Importation de produits vitivinicoles en vrac), 2 pages, en espagnol  
6. Teneur : Les produits du vin importés en vrac devront entrer accompagnés de 
renseignements concernant leur élaboration émis par l'autorité compétent e de leur pays de 
provenance . Il y figurera l'indication des variétés de raisin utilisées, avec l'année de récolte 
correspondante.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant : Contrôles de qualité  
8. Documents pertinents : Décision ( Resolución ) INV n° C.32/2012 (référence) : 
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/195000 -199999/199185/texact.htm  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : 5 octobre 2 016 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : 13 octobre 2 016 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations : - 
11. Entité auprès de laquelle les textes peuvent être obtenus : point d'information 
national [ ] ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de fax et adresses de courrier 
électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
Dirección Nacional de Comercio Interior  
Avda. Julio. A. R oca 651 Piso 4° Sector 2 (C1067ABB)  
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 
Téléphone :    54 11 4349 4067  
Fax:     54 11 4349 4072  
Courrier électronique :  focalotc@mecon.gov.ar  
Accès au texte :   http://www. puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/registro_arg10.php  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/ARG/16_4378_00_s.pdf