PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/TBT/N/CHL/641/Add.1  
9 avril 2024 
(24-2988) Page: 1/2 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 2 avril 2 024, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Chili. 
 
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Intitulé : PROYECTO DE PROTOCOLO DE ANALISIS Y/O ENSAYOS DE SEGURIDAD DE PRODUCTO 
DE COMBUSTIBLES PC Nº66/3:2023  (Projet de protocole d'analyse et/ou d'essai de sécurité de 
produits combustibles PC n° 66/3:2023)  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[ ] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[ ] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[X] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date: 4 novembre 2 024 
[X] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2024/02/12/43774/01/2451996
.pdf 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/TBT/CHL/final_measure/24_02420_0
0_s.pdf  
[ ] Retrait ou abrogation de la mesure notifiée - date:  
Cote pertinente si la mesure fait l'objet d'une nouvelle notification:  
[ ] Modification de la teneur ou du champ d'application de la mesure notifiée et accès au 
texte1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[ ] Autres:  
 
Teneur : La République du Chili annonce que le Protocole d'analyse et/ou d'essai de sécurité de 
produits combustibles de la Direction générale de l'électricité et des combustibles (SEC), notifié le 
21 juin 2 023 sous la cote G/TBT/N/CHL/641, entrera en vigueur le 4 novembre 2 024 en vertu du 
 
1 Il est possible d'indiquer une adresse de site Web, de joindre un fichier en format pdf ou de fournir 
tout autre renseignement permettant d'accéder au texte de la mesure finale/de la modification de la mesure 
et/ou des directives d'interprétation.  G/TBT/N/CHL/641/Add.1  
- 2 - 
  document n° 205286 de la Direction générale de l'électricité et des co mbustibles (SEC) portant 
approbation et/ou modification de certains protocoles.  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/1100  
10 de junio de 2021 
(21-4760) 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 observacione s sobre la notificación, 
en caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Teléfono : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/ 6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/ 609665  
Correo electrónico: info@kebs.org ; Sitio web: http://www.kebs.org  
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) : Cocinas, hornillos, hornos y aparatos análogos 
(ICS: 97.040.20).  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Proyecto de 
Norma de Kenya DKS 2838 :2021, Denatured technical alcohol for use as cooking and 
appliance fuel - Specification  (Alcohol desnaturalizado para usos técnicos utilizado como 
combustible  de cocinas y otros aparatos . Especificaciones) . Documento en inglés (16 
páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : En la Norma de Kenya notificada se especifican los 
requisitos y los métodos de muestreo y de prueba aplicables al alcohol desnaturalizado 
para usos técnicos destinado a utilizarse como combustible de cocinas y/o combustible 
de otros aparatos.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los 
problemas urgentes : requisitos de calidad.  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
- ASTM E3050, Denatured ethanol for use as cooking and appliance fuel.  
- ASTM D7795, Standard Test Method for Acidity in Ethanol and Ethanol Blends by 
Titration.  G/TBT/N/KEN/1100  
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  9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : diciembre de 2021  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : fecha de adopción como norma obligatoria por 
el Secretario de Estado competente  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 30 de julio de 2021  
11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [ ], o dirección, nú meros 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones 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) 020 605490, 605506/ 6948258 Fax : + (254) 020 609660/ 609665  
Correo electrónico: info@kebs.org ; Sitio web: http://www.kebs.org  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/KEN/21_4037_00_e.pdf
G/SPS/N/ARE/220/Add.1  
7 septembre  2021 
(21-6640) Page: 1/2 
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION DE MESURES D'URGENCE  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, reçue le 6 septembre 2 021, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
des Émirats arabes unis . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Lifting temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their untreated by -
products, day -old chicks, hatching eggs from Belgium (Levée de l'interdiction temporaire de 
l'importation d'oiseaux domestiques ou sauvages et de leurs sous -produits non traités, d'oisillons 
d'un jour et d'œuf s à couver en provenance de Belgique)  
Les Émirats arabes unis lèvent l'interdiction temporaire de l'importation d'oiseaux domestiques ou 
sauvages et de leurs sous -produits non traités, d'oisillons d'un jour et d'œufs à couver originaires 
de Belgique et continuent de réglementer l'importation de viande de volaille, d'œufs de 
consommation et de leurs produits n'ayant pas subi de traitement thermique conformément au 
certificat sanitaire convenu pour l'exportation de ces produits aux Émirats arab es unis depuis la 
Belgique.  
Cette action fait suite à la publication des rapports de suivi relatifs à l'influenza aviaire hautement 
pathogène en Belgique et est prise conformément à l'article 10.4.4 (chapitre 10.4) du Code 
sanitaire pour les animaux terres tres de l'OIE.  
Le présent addendum concerne:  
[ ] Une modification de la date limite pour la présentation des observations  
[X] Une modification du contenu et/ou du champ d'application d'une réglementation 
déjà notifiée  
[ ] Le retrait d'une réglementation  
[ ] Une modification de la période d'application d'une mesure  
[ ] Autres:  
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observations : [X] autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment  (Ministère du changement climatique et de 
l'environnement)  
SPS Notification and Enquiry Point s (Points de contact chargés des notificati ons SPS/points 
d'information SPS)  
Émirats arabes unis  
Téléphone:  +(971 4) 214 8472  G/SPS/N/ARE/220/Add.1  
- 2 - 
     +(971 4) 214 8495  
Courrier électronique:  uaesps@moccae.gov.ae  
    mmalherbawi@moccae.gov.ae  
    aaalmannaei@moccae.gov.ae  
Site Web : http://www.moccae.gov.ae  
Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de : [X] autorité nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax et adresse électronique (s'il y 
a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment  (Ministère du changement climatique et de 
l'environnement)  
SPS Notification and Enquiry Point s (Points de contact chargés des notifications SPS/points 
d'information SPS)  
Émirats arabes unis  
Téléphone:  +(971 4) 214 8472  
   +(971 4) 214 8495  
Courrier électronique : uaesps@moccae.gov.ae  
    mmalherbawi@moccae.gov.ae  
    aaalmannaei@moccae.gov.ae  
Site Web : http://www.moccae.gov.ae  
 
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EN   EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
SANTE/10274/2022 ANNEX 
(POOL/E4/2022/10274/10274 -EN 
ANNEX.docx)  
[…](2022) XXX  draft 
ANNEX  
 
ANNEX  
to the  
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) .../...  
approving didecyldimethylammonium chloride as an active substance for use in biocidal 
products of product -types 1 and 2 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of 
the European Parliament and of the Cou ncil   
EN 1  EN ANNEX  
Common Name  IUPAC Name  
Identification 
Numbers  Minimum degree of purity 
of the active substance1 Date of 
approval  Expiry 
date of 
approval  Product 
type Specific conditions  
Didecyldimethyl
ammonium 
chloride  IUPAC name: N,N-
Didecyl -N,N-
dimethylammonium 
chloride  
EC No: 230 -525-2 
CAS No: 7173 -51-5 908 g/kg dry weight  
  1 February  
2024 31 January   
2034 1 The authorisation of biocidal products is subject to the 
following condition:  
The product assessment shall pay particular attention to the 
exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any uses covered 
by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the 
Union level risk assessment of the active substance.  
2 The authorisation of biocidal products is subject to the 
following conditions:  
1. The product assessment shall pay particular attention to 
the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any uses 
covered by an application for  authorisation, but not 
addressed in the Union level risk assessment of the active 
substance.  
2. The product assessment sha ll pay particular attention to 
the exposure and potential risks for professional  users. 
 
                                                 
1 The purity indicated in this column was the minimum degree of purity of the active substance evaluated. The active substance in t he product placed on the market can be of 
equal or different purity if it has been proven to be technically equivalent to  the eval uated active substance.
S/C/N/10 21 
18 September  2020 
(20-6303) Page: 1/1 
Council for Trade in Services  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III:3 OF THE  
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES  
The following notification, dated  17 September  2020, from the delegation of Albania , is being 
circulated to Members of the Council for Trade in Services . 
 
_______________  
 
1  MEMB ER NOTIFYING : 
The Republic of Albania  
2  NOTIFICATION UNDER : 
Article III:3 of the General Agreement on Trade in Services  
3  DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE : 
3 June 2008 
3.1  Duration:  
Indefinite  
 
4  AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE MEASURE : 
Electronic Communication and Postal Authority (ECPA)  
5  DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURE : 
Law no. 9918, dated 19 May 2008 "On electronic communication in the Republic of Albania", as 
amended, with the amendments approved by Law no. 107, dated 20 December 2018. With this 
amendment AKEP can implement tariff regulation through a decision on tariff  regulation for roaming 
services on the basis of bilateral or multilateral international agreements, signed or approved for 
mutual implementation of tariff regulation for these services.  
There is no specific restriction . 
 
6  MEMB ERS SPECIFICALLY AFFECTED, IF ANY: 
None 
7  TEXTS AVAILABLE FROM : 
Enquiry points  
 
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1765  
24 October 2023  
(23-7157) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  CHINA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  National Medical Products Administration  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [  ], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Medical 
Device (HS code(s): 90); (ICS code(s): 11)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Good Online 
Supply Practice for Medical Device (Exposure Draft); (25 page(s), in Chinese)  
6. Description of content:  The document is to  strengthen the quality management of 
medical device sold online, standardize the behavior of medical device online distribution, 
and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent proble ms where 
applicable:  Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:   
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center  of the People's Republic of China  
Tel：+86 10 57954633/ 57954627  
E_mail: tbt@customs.gov.cn  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/CHN/23_13115_00_x.pdf
Centre William Rappard    Rue de Lausanne 154    Case postale    CH - 1211 Genève 2  
 Téléphone: (+41 22) 739 51 11    Fax: (+41 22) 731 42 06  
Internet: http://w ww.wto.org  
Reference:    WLI/100  9 February 2021  
MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING  
THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
DONE AT MARRAKESH ON 15 APRIL 1994  
 
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994  
CERTIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS AND RECTIFICATIONS TO  
SCHEDULE XLVI – BURKINA FASO  
 
TRANSMISSION OF CERTIFIED TRUE COPY  
WHEREAS the CONTRACTING PARTIES to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1947 
adopted, on 26 March 1980, a Dec ision on Procedur es for Modification and Rectification of  Schedules 
of Tariff Concessions (BISD 27S/25);  
 
 WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of the above -mentioned Decision, a draft 
containing modifications and rectifications to Schedule  XLVI  – Burkina Faso  was communicated 
to all Members of the World Tr ade Organization in document G/MA/TAR/RS/ 621 on 28 October 
2020, and no objections to the proposed modifications and rectifi cations were received within three 
months from the date of issue of the aforementioned document;  
 
 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the m odifications and rectifications to Schedule  XLVI – 
Burkina  Faso are establish ed in conformity with the above -mentioned Decision.  
 
 The annexed Schedule is effective as of 28 January 2021 . 
 
 We hereby furnish a certified true copy of the above -mentioned modifications and 
rectifications to each Member of the World Trade Organization. This certification shall be registered 
in accordance with the provisions of Article 102 of the Charter of the Unit ed Nations.  
 
 Done at Geneva this fourth  day of February , two thousand and twenty -one. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yonov Frederick Agah   
  
Karl Brauner  
  
Alan Wolff   
  
Xiaozhun Yi  
Deputy Directors -General  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
21-1061 WT/Let/ 1512 
  pp. 3 – 29 offset (pdf file attached)
G/TBT/N/IND/314  
21 September 2023  
(23-6293) 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:  INDIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)  
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 differe nt from above:   
Shri Dheeraj Kumar Meena  
Under Secretary to the Government of India  
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  
Ministry of Commerce and Industry  
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi  
Telephone: +91 -11-23038943  
Email: lei-dpiit@gov.in  
Website: https://dpiit.gov.in/  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], 3.2 [  ], 7.2 [  ], 
other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addit ion, where applicable):  Electrical 
Appliances for domestic clothes washing.  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Electrical 
Appliances for domestic clothes washing (Quality Control) Order, 2023; (2 page(s), in 
English)  
6. Description of content:  Electrical Appliances for domestic clothes washing (Quality 
Control) Order, 2023  
Electrical appliances for domestic clothes washing  are intended for washing clothes and 
textiles. Their rated voltage is not more than 250  Volt for single phase appliances and 
480 Volt for other appliances.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of 
human health or safety; Protection of the environment  
8. Relevant documents:   
To be published in the Gazette of India  G/TBT/N/IND/314  
 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption:  The date of notification in E -Gazette  
Proposed date of entry into force:  Six months from the date of notification in E -
Gazette.  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
Shri Dheeraj Kumar Meena  
Under Secretary to the Government of India  
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  
Ministry of Commerce and Industry  
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi  
Telephone: +91 -11-23038943  
Email: lei-dpiit@gov.in  
Website: https://dpiit.gov.in/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2023/TBT/IND/23_12532_00_e.pdf
G/SPS/N/BRA/1734/Add.1  
13 octobre  2020 
(20-7026) Page: 1/2 
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, reçue le 1 2 octobre 2 020, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Brésil . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Décision RE n°  3845 du 2 4 septembre 2 020 
Le projet de Décision n° 867 du 7 juillet 2 020, précédemment notifié au moyen du document 
G/SPS/N/BRA/1734, a été adopté en tant que Décision RE n°  3845 du 2 4 septembre 2 020. 
Le texte complet, disponible en portugais uniquement, peut être téléchargé à l'ad resse suivante:  
https://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=28/09/2020&jornal=515&pagi
na=579  
Le présent adde ndum 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 observations : (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres concernés, un nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60  jours civils au m oins, devrait être prévu . 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 j ours à compter de la date de distribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou (jj/mm/aa) : 
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observations : [ ] autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [X] point d'information national . Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Assessoria de Assuntos Internacionais  - AINTE  
(Bureau des affaires internationales)  
Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária  - Anvisa  
(Agence brésilienne de réglementation sanitaire)  
Téléphone : +(5561) 3462 5402/5404/5406  G/SPS/N/BRA/1734/Add.1  
- 2 - 
  Courrier électronique: rel@anvisa.gov.br  
Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de : [ ] autorité nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'informat ion national . Adresse, numéro de fax et adresse électronique (s'il y 
a lieu) d'un autre organisme:  
Assessoria de Assuntos Internacionais  - AINTE  
(Bureau des affaires internationales)  
Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária  - Anvisa  
(Agence brésilienne de réglementation sanitaire)  
Téléphone : +(5561) 3462 5402/5404/5406  
Courrier électronique: rel@anvisa.gov.br  
 
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G/TBT/N/ISR/1200/Add.1  
16 juin 2022 
(22-4699) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 1 6 juin 2022, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
d'Israël . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Intitulé : SI 139 - Hand dishwashing liquid (Détergents liquides pour vaisselle à la main)  
 
Motif de l'addendum:  
[ ] Modification du délai pour la présentation des observations - date:  
[ ] Adoption de la mesure notifiée - date:  
[X] Publication de la mesure notifiée - date: 13 juin 2022 
[X] Entrée en vigueur de la mesure notifiée - date: 13 juin 2022 
[X] Accès au texte final de la mesure1: 
https://www.sii.org.il/en/standards -search  
[ ] Retrait ou abrogation de la mesure notifiée - date:  
Cote pertinente si la mesure fait l'objet d'une nouvelle notification:  
[ ] Modification de la teneur ou du champ d'application de la mesure notifiée1: 
Nouveau délai pour la présentation des observations (le cas échéant):  
[ ] Publication de directives d'interprétation et accès au texte1: 
[ ] Autres:  
 
Teneur : La révision de la SI  139 a été publiée au Journal officiel d'Israël n°  10208 du 1 3 juin 2022, 
section des avis gouvernementaux, et est entrée en vigueur immédiatement.  
Néanmoins, à partir de la date d'entrée en vigueur de la norme révisée, l'ancienne norme et la 
nouvelle norme s'appliqueront parallèlement jusqu'au 1 3 juin 2023. Durant ce tte période, les 
produits pourront être testés selon l'ancienne norme (y compris toutes ses modifications) ou selon 
la nouvelle norme révisée.  
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1 Il est possible d'indiquer une adresse de site Web, de joindre un fichier en format pdf ou de fournir 
tout autre renseignement permettant d'accéder au texte de la mesure finale/modifiée et/ou des directives 
d'interprétation.
G/TBT/N/ECU/488/Add.1  
27 September  2021 
(21-7168) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 2 7 September 2 021, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Ecuador . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Title: Withdrawal of Draft Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 262 "Assistive products 
for walking"  
 
Reason for Addendum:  
[ ] Comment period changed - date:  
[ ] Notified measure adopted - date:  
[ ] Notified measure published - date:  
[ ] Notified measure enters into force - date:  
[ ] Text of final measure available from1: 
[X] Notified measure withdrawn or revoked - date: 24 September 2 021 
Relevant symbol if measure re -notified:  
[ ] Content or scope of notified measure changed and text available from1: 
New deadline for comments (if applicable):  
[ ] Interpretive guidance issued and text available from1: 
[X] Other: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/ECU/21_6124_00_s.pdf  
 
Description : Draft Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 262 "Assistive products for 
walking"  
The Republic of Ecuador hereby advises that Draft Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 
262 "Assistive products for walking", notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/4 88 of 2 6 June 2 020, has 
been repealed and is therefore null and void.  
Text available from : Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca  (Ministry of 
Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries), Subsecretaría de Calidad  (Under -Secretariat 
for Quality), Organismo Nacional de Notificación  (National Notification Authority)  
 
1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other 
information on where the text of the final measure/change to the measure/interpretative guidance can be 
obtained.  G/TBT/N/ECU/488/Add.1  
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  TBT enquiry point : Jeannette Mariño  
Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8 Bloque amarillo Av . Amazonas entre 
Unión Nacional de Periodistas y Alf onso Pereira  
Quito, Ecuador  
Tel.: (+593 -2) 3948760, Ext. 2252/2254  
Email:  
Puntocontacto -OTCECU@produccion.gob.ec  
PuntocontactoECU@gmail.com  
jmarino@produccion.gob.ec  
cyepez@produccion.gob.ec  
jsanchezc@produccion.gob.ec  
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G/TBT/N/BDI/280/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/KEN/1314/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/RWA/714/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/TZA/833/Add.1  
G/TBT/N/UGA/1688/Add.1  
12 de diciembre de 2023  
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NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 11 de diciembre de 2023 , se distribuye a petición de las 
delegaciones de Burundi , Kenya , Rwanda , Tanzanía  y Uganda . 
 
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Título : Proyecto de Norma de África Oriental D EAS 780: 2 022, Fresh bitter cassava roots - 
Specification  (Raíces frescas de yuca [mandioca] amarga . Especificaciones)  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[X] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha : 25 de agosto de 2023  
[ ] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
[ ] Retiro o derogación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
Signatura pertinente, en el caso de que se vuelva a notificar la medida:  
[ ] Modificación del contenido o del ámbito de aplicación de la medida notificada e indicación 
de dónde se puede obtener el texto1: 
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):  
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
Descripción : Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzanía y Uganda hacen saber a los Miembros de la OMC 
que el proyecto de Norma de África Oriental D EAS 780: 2 022 (Raíces frescas de yuca [mandioca] 
amarga . Especificaciones), notificado en el documento G/TBT/N/BDI/280, G/TBT/N/KEN/1314, 
G/TBT/N/RWA/714, G/TBT/N/TZA/833, G/TBT/N/UGA/1688, fu e adoptado por el Consejo de 
 
1 Entre otras cosas, puede aportarse la dirección de un sitio web, un anexo en pdf u otra información 
que indique dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva/modificada y/o documentos 
interpretativos.  G/TBT/N/BDI/280/Add.1 • G/TBT/N/KEN/1314/Add.1 • G/TBT/N/RWA/714/Add.1 • 
G/TBT/N/TZA/833/Add.1 • G/TBT/N/UGA/1688/Add.1  
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  Ministros de la Comunidad de África Oriental el 25 de agosto de 2023  como Norma de África Oriental 
EAS 780: 2 022, Raíces frescas de yuca (mandioca) amarga . Especificaciones.  
En el siguiente enlace se pueden solicitar ejemplares  del documento abonando una tasa básica: 
https://webstore.kebs.org  
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G/TBT/N/UGA/1259/Add.2  
19 de septiembre  de 2022 
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NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 19 de septiembre de 2022 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Uganda . 
 
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Título : Proyecto de Norma de Uganda DUS D EAS 127 -1:2020, Synthetic detergent powders - 
Specification - Part 1 : Household hand use  (Detergentes sintéticos en polvo . Especificaciones . Parte 
1: Detergentes para lavado a mano de uso doméstico), 2ª edición.  
 
Motivo del addendum : 
[ ] Modificación del plazo para presentar observaciones - fecha:  
[ ] Adopción de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[ ] Publicación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
[X] Entrada en vigor de la medida notificada - fecha : 14 de mayo de 2022  
[ ] Indicación de dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva1: 
[ ] Retiro o derogación de la medida notificada - fecha:  
Signatura pertinente, en el caso de que se vuelva a notificar la medida:  
[ ] Modificación del contenido o del ámbito de aplicación de la medida notificada e indicac ión 
de dónde se puede obtener el texto1: 
Nuevo plazo para presentar observaciones (si procede):  
[ ] Publicación de documentos interpretativos e indicación de dónde se puede obtener el 
texto1: 
[ ] Otro motivo:  
 
Descripción : Mediante el presente addendum , Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que 
el proyecto de Norma de Uganda DUS D EAS 127 -1:2020 (Detergentes sintéticos en polvo . 
Especificaciones . Parte 1 : Detergentes para lavado a mano de uso doméstico), 2ª edición, notif icado 
en los documentos G/TBT/N/UGA/1259 y G/TBT/N/UGA/1259/Add.1, entró en vigor el 14 de mayo 
de 2022. L a Norma de Uganda US EAS 127 -1:2021 (Detergentes sintéticos en polvo . 
Especificaciones . Parte 1 : Detergentes para lavado a mano de uso doméstico), 3ª edición, puede 
adquirirse en línea en el siguiente enlace: https://webstore.unbs.go.ug/  
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1 Entre otras cosas, puede aportarse la dirección de un sitio web, un anexo en pdf u otra información 
que indique dónde se puede obtener el texto de la medida definitiva/modificada y/o documentos 
interpretativos.
G/TBT/N/BRA/1378  
11 de mayo  de 2022 
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NOTIFICACIÓN  
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.  
 
1. Miembro que notifica : BRASIL  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable:  
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency  (ANVISA) (Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria)  
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:  
National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology  (INMETRO) (Instituto Nacional de 
Metrología, Calidad y Tecnolo gía) 
Teléfono : +(55) 21 2145 3817  
Fax: +(55) 21 2563 5637  
Correo electrónico: barreirastecnicas@inmetro.gov.br  
Sitio web : www.inmetro.gov.br/barreirastecnicas  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 
3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], 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 ade más, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : SA: 3402 (Productos de desinfección).  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Resolution - RDC 
number 680,02 May 2022  (Resolución RDC N° 680, de 2 de mayo de 2022 ). Documento  
en portugués (5 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : La Resolución notificada contiene disposiciones relativas a 
los productos de desinfección neutralizadores de olores, como resultado de la 
consolidación de los reglamentos anteriores, sin cambio de f undamento.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los 
problemas urgentes : protección de la salud o seguridad humanas.  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
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9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : 1 de junio de 2022  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : 1 de junio de 2022  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : No se aplica.  G/TBT/N/BRA/1378  
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  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:  
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency  (ANVISA) (Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria)  
SIA, Trecho 5, Área Especial 57  
Brasilia, DF (Brasil)  
CEP: 71.205 -050 
Teléfono : +(55) 61 3462 5402  
Sitio web : www.anvisa.gov.br  
 
El texto definitivo está disponible solamente en portugués y puede descargarse de:  
http://antig o.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/6431269/RDC_680_2022_.pdf/95cd042a
-a509-4856-ac74-35baa46fa236
G/TBT/N/VNM/208  
20 September 2021  
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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:   
Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS)  
Add: Vinh Quynh commune - Thanh Tri district - Hanoi, Vietnam  
Tel: (+84) 24.38615487  
Fax: (+84) 24.38613937  
Email: vaas.contact@gmail.com   
Website: http://vaas.vn  , http://vaas.org.vn  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notificati on shall be indicated if different from above:   
Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (also as 
TBT Notification Authority and Enquiry Point of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development)  
Address: Block A3, No. 10 Ng uyen Cong Hoan street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam  
Điện thoại: (+84) 24.37344764  
Fax: (+84) 24.37349019  
E-Mail: spsvietnam@mard.gov.vn  
Website: http://www.spsvietnam.gov.vn/en/home  
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):  Planting -
materials of perennial fruit crop – Banana  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  The draft 
National technical regulation on planting -materials of p erennial fruit crop – Banana (10 
page(s), in Vietnamese)  
6. Description of content:   
• This draft national technical regulation prescribes the quality requirements of 
propagation/planting materials for fruit trees of banana species (Musa spp.) to 
use for seedling production by tissue culture method.   
• This draft technical regulation applies to organizations and individuals involve in 
producing, trading and importing propagation/planting materials of banana 
species (Musa spp.).  
7. Objective and rationale, i ncluding the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Quality requirements  G/TBT/N/VNM/208  
 
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  8. Relevant documents:   
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9. Proposed date of adoption:  December 2021  
Proposed date of entry into force:  December 2021  
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:   
Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (also as 
TBT Notification Authority and Enquiry Point of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development)  
Address: Block A3, No. 10 Nguyen Cong Hoan street, Ha Noi, Viet Nam  
Điện thoại: (+84) 24.37344764  
Fax: (+84) 24.37349019  
E-Mail: spsvietnam@mard.gov.vn  
Website: http://www.spsvietnam.gov.vn/en/home  
https://memb ers.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/VNM/21_5944_00_x.pdf
G/SPS/N/KAZ/41/Add.1  
 
5 January 2023  
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NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY MEASURES  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 4 January 2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Kazakhstan . 
 
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Letter of the Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the 
Republic of Kazakhstan on the introduction of a temporary restriction on the importation of breeding 
and commercial cattle susceptible to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, as well as beef, inclu ding 
end products, non -edible raw materials and products obtained from cattle susceptible to bovine 
spongiform encephalopathy, as well as used equipment for the maintenance, slaughter, feed and feed 
additives for food -producing animals  
Kazakhstan notified in G/SPS/N/KAZ/41 (15 August 2019) the Letter of the Committee for Veterinary 
Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the 
introduction of temporary restrictions on the importation into th e territory of Kazakhstan from the 
State of Mato Grosso, Brazil of breeding and commercial cattle susceptible to bovine spongiform 
encephalopathy, as well as beef, including end products, non -edible raw materials and products 
obtained from cattle susceptib le to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, as well as used equipment for 
the maintenance, slaughter, feed and feed additives food food -producing animals.  
The notified measure was modified by the Letter of the Committee for Veterinary Control and 
Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.  
This addendum concerns a:  
[ ] Modification of final date for comments  
[ ] Modification of content and/or sco pe of previously notified regulation  
[X] Withdrawal of  regulation  
[ ] Change in p eriod of application of measure  
[ ] Other:  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [  ] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other 
body:  
Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan  
Department for Foreign Trade Activity  
8 Mangilik Yel ave., "House of Ministries" Adm. Bldg., Entrance 7  
Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000  
Tel: +(77 172) 743 761  
 +(77 172) 768 602  
Fax: +(77 172) 768 804  
E-mail: wto.kaz.ntf@gmail.com  G/SPS/N/KAZ/41/Add.1  
 
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  Text(s) available from: [  ] National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan  
Department for Foreign Trade Activity  
8 Mangilik Yel ave., "House of Ministries" Adm. Bldg., Entrance 7  
Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000  
Tel: +(77 172) 743 761  
 +(77 172) 768 602  
Fax: +(77 172) 768 80 4 
E-mail: wto.kaz.ntf@gmail.com  
 
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INF/IFD/W/ 29/Rev. 2 
 
22 April 2021 
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  Original: English  
 
WTO STRUCTURED DISCUSSIONS ON  
INVESTMENT FACILITATION FOR DEVELOPMENT  
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS   
APRIL  – MC12  
Revision 
1.  This document contains two schedule s of meetings : the first, an updated schedule for the first 
half of 20211; and the second, a proposed schedule for the second half of 2021  running up to MC12 , 
as announced  by the Coordinator at the meeting of the Structured Discussions on Investment 
Facilitation for Development held on 19 April 2021 . 
2.  For ease of reference, all changes and updates are shown in bold.  As per usual practice, the 
schedules include monthly 2 -day negotiating meetings (grey -shaded rows) – complemented by  
one-day intersessional meetings in between them. The dates for the intersessional meetings are 
comm unicated for planning purposes – they will be convened if needed and as appropriate.  
Friday 30 April 2021 - Morning  only Intersessional meeting (if needed)  
Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 May 2021  Negotiating meeting  
Monday 31 May &  Tuesday 1 June 2021  Intersessional meeting (if needed)  
Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 June 2021  Negotiating meeting  
Friday 2 July 2021  Intersessional meeting (if needed)  
Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 July 2021  Negotiating meeting  
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS – SEPTEMBER TO MC12  
Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8  September  Negotiating meeting  
Thursday 23 September  Intersessional meeting (if needed)  
Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 October  Negotiating meeting  
Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 October   Intersessional meeting (if needed)  
Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 November  Negotiating meeting  
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 November  Intersessional meeting (if needed)  
Wednesday 24 November  Meeting before MC12 (if needed)  
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1 The updated schedule reproduces the s chedule of meetings endorsed by participating Members at the 
open-ended negotiating meeting held on 25 -26 January 2021  (INF/IFD/W/29 /Rev.1 ) – simply omitting the 
meetings that have already taken place, and adding one day (31 May ) to the 1st June intersessional meeting .
G/TBT/N/JPN/712  
8 October 2021  
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NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  JAPAN   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  2-
(dimethylamino)ethyl acrylate  and other 236 substances (see appendix 1) and 
preparations containing them (hereinafter referred to as the "237 substances" )  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Amendment to 
the Enforcement Order of Industrial Safety and Health Act and related ordinances about 
the 237 substances (7 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  The Enforcement Order of Industrial Safety and Health Act  and 
related ordinances are to be partially amended to place obligations on the business 
operators relating to the 237 substances.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  In order to prevent health impairment of workers due to harmful chemical 
substances.; Protection of human health or sa fety; Other  
8. Relevant documents:   
The Industrial Safety and Health Act. These amendments are to be published in "KAMPO" 
(Official Government Gazette) when adopted.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  April 2022 (planned)  
Proposed date of entry into force:  April 2024 (planned)  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/JPN/712  
 
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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:   
Japan Enquiry Point  
International Trade Division,  
Economic Affairs Bureau,  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
Fax: (+81 3) 5501 8343  
E-mail: enquiry@mofa.go.jp   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/JPN/21_6473_01_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/JPN/21_6473_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/TPKM/374  
 
24 April 2019  
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NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS  TERRITORY OF TAIWAN , PENGHU, 
KINMEN AND MATSU   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:   
Food and Drug Administration  
Ministry of Health and Welfare  
No. 161 -2, Kunyang St., Nangang District  
Taipei City 11561, Taiwan  
Tel.: (886 -2) 2787 -7568 
Fax: (886-2) 3322 -9490 
E-mail: elainefang@fda.gov.tw   
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):  
Cosmetics; Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS 71.100.70)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified docume nt: Words and 
phrases that should be additionally labeled on the outer packaging or containers of 
imported cosmetics which are labeled with words like "medicinal," "medicine," "medicinal 
drug," "medicate," etc. (Draft) (1 page(s), in English; 1 page(s), in  Chinese)  
6. Description of content:  The Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and 
Welfare, would like to propose labeling requirements for cosmetic products labeled with 
words like "medicinal," "medicine," "medicate," etc. In the draft regulat ion, the outer 
packaging or container of imported cosmetic products is required to be additionally 
labeled with the text "the product is cosmetic not having medical efficacy."  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling  
8. Relevant documents:   
Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  2 May 2020  G/TBT/N/TPKM/374  
 
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  10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
WTO/TBT Enquiry Point  
Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection  
Ministry of Economic Affairs  
No.4, Se c. 1, Jinan Rd.  
Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan  
Tel.: (886 -2) 2343 -1813 
Fax: (886 -2) 2343 -1804 
E-mail: tbteng@bsmi.gov.tw   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/TPKM/19_2386_00_e.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/TPKM/19_2386_00_x.pdf
WT/DS5 59/6 
9 novembre  2021 
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 Original:  anglais  
 
  
UNION EUROPÉENNE – DROITS ADDITIONNELS VISANT CERTAINS  
PRODUITS EN PROVENANCE DES ETATS -UNIS  
COMMUNICATION DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL  
La communication ci -après, datée du 5 novembre  2021, a été reçue du Président du Groupe spécial, 
qui a demandé qu'elle soit distribuée à l'Organe de règlement des différends  (ORD) . 
 
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Le 4 novembre  2021, le Groupe spécial a reçu des États -Unis une demande visant à ce qu'il suspende 
ses travaux dans la procédure Union européenne  – Droits additionnels visant certains produits en 
provenance des États -Unis (DS559) jusqu'au 17 décembre 2021, conformément à l'article 12:12 du 
Mémorandum d'accord sur l es règles et procédures régissant le règlement des différends  
(Mémorandum d'accord) . Le même jour , l'Union européenne a informé  le Groupe spécial de son 
accord concernant  la demande de suspension . 
 
La partie pertinente de l 'article 12:12 du Mémorandum d'a ccord établit  que le Groupe spécial pourra, 
à tout moment, suspendre ses travaux à la demande de la partie plaignante, pendant une période 
ne dépassant pas 12 mois . 
 
Conformément à l'article 12: 12 du Mémorandum d'accord, et compte tenu de l'accord entre les 
parties, le Groupe spécial a informé ces dernières  le 4 novembre  2021 qu'il accédait à la demande 
de suspension de ses travaux jusqu'au 17 décembre 2021.  
 
Le Groupe spécial informe l'Organe de  règlement des différends de sa décision et demande que la 
présente communication soit distribuée aux Membres.  
 
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