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G/TBT/N/ARE/308  
 
1 June 2016  
(16-2945)  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: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):  
2. Agency responsible: 
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) 
P.O. Box 2166 
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 
Tel.: (+971) 2 403 2613 
Fax: (+971) 2 671 0999 Email: esma@esma.ae   
Website: http://www.esma.ae  
Name and address (including telephon e and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above : 
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10 .1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [ ], other: 
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applic able, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Energy products 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: UAE Control 
Scheme for Energy Products (13 pages, in Arabic) 
6. Description of content: This draft of UAE control scheme applies to: 
 Energy food products: stimulating energy food and energy, which are 
manufactured in various forms such as chewing gum and sweets, sweets and similar products 
 Non–alcoholic energy drinks and do not include athletes drinks or products made 
basically from tea or coffee 
 Ginseng products intended for direct consumption, including catering and 
packaging if the need arises, which are used  as food or food additives, exempting 
that includes the aforementioned products  they require more processing products 
used for medicinal purposes  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Quality requirements; Protection of human he alth or safety; Prevention of deceptive 
practices and consumer protection  
8. Relevant documents:  
 UAE S. 1926 Energy Drinks 
 UAE S. GSO 2226 General Requirements for Energy Products 
 UAE S. GSO 2210 Ginseng Products G/TBT/N/ARE/308 
 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption:  NA 
Proposed date of entry into force:  NA  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification 
11. Texts available from: Nati onal enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body: 
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) 
UAE TBT Enquiry Point 
Tel.: (+971) 2 403 2657 
Fax: (+971) 2 671 5999 E–mail: uaetbt@esma.gov.ae   
Website: http://www.esma.gov.ae
G/TBT/N/SAU/719  
 
28 January 2014  
(14-0458)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6 
 
1. Notifying Member:  KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Saudi Standards, Metrology and  Quality  Orga nization (SASO) 
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 :   
Standards, Metrology and  Quality  Organization  
P.O. Box: 3437 Riyadh 11471  
Tel:  +966(1)4520000  Ext:  (1378-1381-1383) Fax:  +966(1)4520193 Email:  enquirypoint@saso.org.sa  
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):  Low 
voltage electrical equipment. 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:  Gulf Technical 
Regulation for low voltage electrical equipment designed to operate at a certain voltage 
(41 pages, in Arabic) 
6. Description of content:  This GCC Technical Regulation draft is concerned with the 
requirements and criteria for the product registration under the GCC Conformity 
Assessment Scheme of low voltage electrical equipment designed to operate at a certain voltage. The requirements defined in this document are issued for the information, guidance and compliance of Manufacturers and Traders intending to promote and sell 
their products in the GCC Countries. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Safety and consumer protection  
8. Relevant documents:   - 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined To be determined 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from the da te of circulation  
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:   
Email: Enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa   Website:  http://www.saso.gov.sa
G/TBT/N/ARE/410/Add.1  
 
25 March 2019  
(19-1820) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 25 March 2019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United Arab Emirates .  
 
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Ministerial  decree on regulates the fishing and trade of sharks  
With reference to Ministerial Decree No. 43 of 2019 on the Regulation of the fishing and trade of 
sharks, the importation of shark fins in all its forms will be banned from 1 March 2019 , excluding 
shark fins imported for scientific research purposes and with the approval of the Ministry of Climate 
Change and Environment.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/ARE/19 _1705_00_x.pdf  
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Revised Draft of Regulations on Prepackaged Food Products Exempted from the 
Nutrition Labeling  
  
1. This regulation is established under the provisions of Article 23 of the Act 
Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.  
2. Nutrition labeling is not required for the f ollowing categories  of prepackaged 
products without nutrition claims:  
(1) Drinking water, mineral water, and ice.  
(2) Packaged fresh, refrigerated, and frozen fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, 
eggs, liquid eggs and seafood that do not contain other ingredients.  
(3) Tea leaves, coffee, dried beans, wheats, and other herbs and flower, fruits, 
and seeds, used for brewing that do not contain other ingredients or food 
additives.  
(4) Spices and stewed spice packages used for flavoring.  
(5) Salt and salt substitutes.  
(6) The calories an d nutrient contents in nutrition labeling of other foods may be 
labed as "0" if they meet the criteria of the “Regulations on Nutrition 
Labeling for Prepackaged Food Products ".   
If a nutrition labeling is voluntarily used in above categories of products,  it 
shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of Article 22 of the Act 
Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.  
3. Prepackaged  foods and food raw materials are not for sell to consumers are 
exempt from nutrition labeling.
G/VAL/W/251/Corr.1  
 
17 October 2014  
(14-5985)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Customs Valuation   
 
 DRAFT 
TWENTIETH ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND 
OPERATION OF THE AGREEMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE VII 
OF THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994 
NOTE BY THE SECRETARIAT1 
Corrigendum 
On pages 2 and 3, under point (v), the footnote number next to the following Members should be 
replaced to "3":  Brazil, India, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Turkey, and Zimbabwe. 
On page 3, under point (vi), the footnote num ber next to the following Members should be 
replaced to "4":  Brazil, India, Mexi co, Morocco, Peru, Turkey, and Zimbabwe. 
On page 3, under point (b), the number of Observer Governments should be 24. 
 
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1 This document has been prepared under the Secret ariat's own responsibility and without prejudice to 
the positions of Members and to their rights and obligations under the WTO. 
 In English only.
G/TBT/N/UGA/714  
 
22 August 2017  
(17-4474) 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 : 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 :  
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):  School clothing, girls' 
shirts, boys' shirts.  Men's or boys' s hirts, knitted or crocheted. (HS 6105), Women's or 
girls' blouses, shirts and shirt - Blouses, knitted or crocheted. (HS 6106), Men's or boys' 
shirts. (HS 6205), Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt - Blouses. (HS 6206), Worn 
clothing and other worn a rticles. (HS 6309), - Office or school supplies (HS 392610), - 
Articles of apparel (HS 420310), - Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear 
(HS 681250). Products of the textile industry (ICS 59.080), Clothes (ICS 61.020).  
5. Title, number of p ages  and language(s)  of the notified document:  DUS 1687 -4: 
2017, School Clothing — Part 4: Shirts. (12 page(s), in English)    
6. Description of content:  This part of DUS 1687 specifies the materials, cut, make and trim 
of shirts for boys and girls.  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer 
protection; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
DUS 1687 -1, School clothing — Part 1:  General requirements for school clothing.   
9. Proposed date of adoption: December 2017  
Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for 
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notif ication  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/UGA/17_3716_00_e.pdf
G/SPS/N/UKR/111  
 
19 August 2016  
(16-4448) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
1. Notifying Member: UKRAINE  
If applicable, name of local government involved:   
2. Agency responsible: State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection  
3. Products covered (provide tariff item numb er(s) as specified in national 
schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in 
addition, where applicable): HS Code(s): 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 15, 16, 41, 51; 
ICS Code(s): 65  
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent re levant or practicable : 
[X] All trading partners   
[ ] Specific regions or countries:   
5. Title of the notified document: Draft order "On approving requirements for importing 
(sending) into the customs territory of Ukraine of live animals, their reproduct ive 
material, food products of animal origin and products not intended for human 
consumption"   Language(s): English   Number of pages: 161 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachme nts/2016/SPS/UKR/16_3384_00_e.pdf  
6. Description of content: The Draft Order contains requirements for importing (sending) 
into the customs territory of Ukraine of live animals, their reproductive material, food 
products of animal origin and products not  intended for human consumption.  
7. Objective and rationale: [X]  food safety, [X]  animal health, [ ]  plant protection, 
[X] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [ ]  protect territory 
from other damage from pests.   
8. Is there a relevant inte rnational standard? If so, identify the standard:  
[ ] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g.  title or serial number of Codex 
standard or related text)   
[X] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g.  Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter nu mber)  Terrestrial Animal Health Code , 
Volume 2  
[ ] International Plant Protection Convention (e.g.  ISPM number)    
[ ] None  
Does this proposed regulation conform to the relevant international standard?   
[X] Yes   [ ] No  
If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:    
9. Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:     G/SPS/N/UKR/111  
 
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  10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) : 31 December 2016  
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) : 31 December 2016  
11. Proposed date of entry into force: [ ]  Six months from date of publication , 
and/or  (dd/mm/yy) : 1 April 2017  
[ ] Trade facilitating measure   
12. Final date for comments: [X]  Sixty days from the date of circulation of the 
notification and/or (dd/mm/yy ): 18 October 2016  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [X]  National Notification 
Authority, [X]  National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address 
(if available) of other body:   
13. Text(s)  available from: [X]  National Notifica tion Authority, [X]  National Enquiry 
Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:
G/TBT/N/ARE/460  
 
11 March 2019  
(19-1450) 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:  UNITED ARAB EMIRATES   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)  
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:   
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)  
P O Box: 2166  
Abu Dhabi  
United Arab Emirates  
Tel.: (+971) 2 403 2613  
Fax: (+971) 2 671 0999  
Email: esma@esma.gov.ae   
Website: http://www.esma.gov.ae  
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):  Household 
air conditioners; Mechanical structures for electronic equipment (IC S 31.240)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Updating the 
UAE Technical Regulation "Labeling – Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances  - 
Part 1: household air conditioners" (21 page(s), in English)  
6. Descriptio n of content:  This draft of UA Technical regulation is concerned with the 
energy efficiency labels requirements for residential non -ducted air conditioners.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Protection of the environment  
8. Relevant documents:   
• UAE Technical regulation   UAE.S 5010 -1:2016  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  NA 
Proposed date of entry into force:  NA 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/ARE/460  
 
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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:   
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)  
UAE TBT Enquiry Point  
Tel.: (+971) 2 403 2657  
Fax: (+971) 2 671 5999  
E-mail: uaetbt@esma.gov.ae   
Website: http://www.esma.gov.ae  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/ARE/19_1431_00_e.pdf
G/LIC/N/3/MLI/7  
10 March 2016  
(16-1424)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: French  
 
   REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT 
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES (2015) 
MALI 
The following communication, dated 26 February 2016,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mali. 
 
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Mali's import licensing system, notified in document G/LIC/N/3/MLI/6 on import procedures and 
requirements, remains valid for the year 2015.  
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1 See G/LIC/3, Annex, for the questionnaire.
G/AG/N/GTM/58  
5 octobre  2017 
(17-5382) Page: 1/2 
Comité de l'agriculture  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La communication ci -après, datée du 5 octobre 2 017, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Guatemala . La notification concerne les mesures de soutien interne nouvelles ou modifiées 
exemptées de la réduction ( tableau DS:2 ). 
 
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 G/AG/N/GTM/58  
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  Tableau  DS:2  
SOUTIEN INTERNE : GUATEMALA  
Notification au titre de l'article  18:3 de l'Accord:  
Mesures de soutien interne nouvelles ou modifiées exemptées de la réduction  
 
 
1) Désignation complète de la mesure : Agriculteurs bénéficiaires d'une subvention sous 
forme  de coupons  échangeables contre des intrants agricoles  
2) Législation nationale de référence:  
Accord ministériel n° 144-2016 
3) Description détaillée de l a mesure eu égard aux critères énoncés:  
Distribution  de coupons (un par an) pour aider  la population vivant sous le seuil de 
subsistance, échangeables contre des intrants agricoles , équivalant à 2 6,32 dollars EU  pour 
2016, pour la production agricole familiale et la contribution  à la sécurité alimentaire et 
nutritionnelle . Ce programme est conforme  aux critères de l'article 6:2 de l'Accord sur 
l'agriculture , qui fait référence aux subventions aux i ntrants agricoles qui sont généralement 
disponibles pour les producteurs qui ont de faibles revenus ou sont dotés de ressources 
limitées.  
4) Coût de la mesure : 12 517 45 0 dollars EU  
5) Date d'entrée en vigueur : 29 juillet 2 016 
6) Période  d'application : 2016 
7) Principaux produits bénéficiaires (le cas échéant, produit(s) particulier(s)) : aucun 
produit en particulier . Le plan s'adresse à la population vivant sous le seuil de subsistance . 
Le projet vise à  soutenir les petits producteurs vivant sous le seuil de subsistance et à 
contribuer  à leur sécurité alimentaire . 
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G/TBT/N/CHL/447/Add.1  
 
17 de septiembre de 2018  
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 14 de septiembre de 2018, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Chile. 
 
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El Gobierno de Chile informa que su Ministerio de Salud notificó el 10 de julio de 2018, la propuesta 
de "Modificación del Artículo 291 y 292 del Reglamento Sanitario de los Alimentos, Decreto 
Supremo  N° 977/96 del Ministerio de Salud ". Se comunica por esta vía, que se ha extendido el  plazo 
para recibir comentarios a la propuesta notificada, hasta el 10 de octubre de 2018.  
 
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/645  
 
25 April 2017  
(17-2256) 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 : 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 :  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2  [ ], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [ X], 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):  Petroleum oils and oils 
obtained from bituminous minerals, crude . (HS 2709). Crude petroleum (ICS 75.040), 
Petroleum products in general (ICS 75.080).  
5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document:  DUS 1726:2017, 
Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum  and 
Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method (11 pages, in English)  
6. Description of content:  This draft standard test method covers the laboratory 
determination using a glass hydrometer in conjunction with a series of calculations, of the 
density , relative density, or API gravity of crude petroleum, petroleum products, or 
mixtures of petroleum and nonpetroleum products normally handled as liquids, and having 
a Reid vapor pressure of 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi) or less. Values are determined at 
existi ng temperatures and corrected to 15°C or 60°F by means of a series of calculations 
and international standard tables.  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Not applicable  
8. Relevant documents:  ASTM D1298 −  12b Standard Test Method for Density, Relative 
Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer 
Method.  
9. Proposed date of adoption: June 2017  
Proposed date of entry into force: Not applicable  
10. Final date for co mments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
number s and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:
G/SPS/N/MEX/234/Add.1
2 February 2015 
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Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: Spanish
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 27 January 2015, is being circulated at the request of 
the delegation of Mexico. 
 
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 AMENDMENT to subparagraphs 3.4, 9.2.1.8 and 9.2.2.4 of Mexican Official Standard NOM-186-
SSA1/SCFI-2013, "Cocoa, chocolate and other similar products, and cocoa by-products. Sanitary 
specifications. Trade description. Test methods", published on 28 March 2014 
On 20 January 2015, the Mexican Ministry of He alth published in the Official Journal ( Diario Oficial 
de la Federación ) (http://www.dof.gob.mx) an amendment to subparagraphs 3.4, 9.2.1.8 and 
9.2.2.4 of Mexican Official Standard NOM- 186-SSA1/SCFI-2013 "Cocoa, chocolate and other 
similar products, and cocoa by-products. Sanitary specifications. Trade description. Test methods", 
published on 28 March 2014.    
The notified amendment will enter into force 60  calendar days as from the day following its 
publication in the Official Journal. 
Text available at:  http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5378955&fecha=20/01/2015  
 http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/SPS/MEX/15_0538_00_s.pdf  
This addendum concerns a: 
[ ] Modification of final date for comments 
[ ] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation 
[X] Modification of content and/or scope of  previously notified draft regulation 
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation 
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication, or date of entry into force 
[ ] Other:   
Comment period:  (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified 
measure in terms of products and/or potent ially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, norm ally of at least 60 calendar days.  Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of or iginally announced final date for comments, 
the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) :  Not applicable 
Agency or authority designated to handle comm ents:  [ ] National Notification Authority, 
[ ] National Enquiry Point.  Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
   G/SPS/N/MEX/234/Add.1 
 
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  Text available from:  [ ] National Notification Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point.  
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body:  
Dirección General de Normas 
Av. Puente de Tecamachalco 6, Piso 2 
Colonia Lomas de Tecamachalco, Sección Fuentes 
C.P. 53950, Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México Tel.:  (+52 55) 5729-9300, Ext. 43220 
E-mail:  normasomc@economia.gob.mx 
Website:  http://www.economia-noms.gob.mx/noms/inicio.do  
 http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5378955&fecha=20/01/2015  
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G/TBT/N/DOM/216  
16 octobre 2013  
(13-5685)  Page: 1/2  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre notifiant: RÉPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics loca ux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable:  
Instituto Dominicano para la Calidad - INDOCAL (Institut dominicain pour la qualité) 
Calle Oloff Palme esquina Av. Núñez de Cáceres Santo Domingo (République dominicaine) 
Téléphone: 1 809 686 2205. Fax: 1 809 688 3843 
Site Web: http://www.indocal.gob.do/ . Courrier électronique: indocal@indocal.gob.do  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numér os de téléphone et de fax et les 
adresses de courrier électronique et de si te Web, le cas éché ant) de l'organisme 
ou de l'autorité désigné pour s'occu per des observations concernant la 
notification doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent 
de l'organisme susmentionné:   
3. Notification au titre de l'article 2.9.2 [X ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], autres:   
4. Produits visés (le cas échéant, position du SH ou de la NCCD, sinon position du 
tarif douanier national. Les numéros de l' ICS peuvent aussi être indiqués, le cas 
échéant): ICS 67.200.10 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et  langue(s) du texte notifié: NORDOM 534 (1ra Rev.) 
Aceite de palma comestible. Especificaciones  (NORDOM 534 (1ère révision). Huile de 
palme comestible. Spécifications). 10 pages, en espagnol  
6. Teneur: Définitions, facteurs essentiels de composition et de qualité, hygiène, 
étiquetage, méthodes d'analyse et échantillonnage 
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant: Cette norme établit les caractéristiques de qualité, d'étiquetage et de 
présentation que doit présenter l'huile de palme comestible. 
8. Documents pertinents:  
- CODEX STAN 125-1981 (Rév. 1-1989); Volume 8-1992. Huile de palme 
comestible; 
- Reglamento Técnico Dominicano Etiquetado General de los Alimentos Previamente 
Envasados (Pre-envasados) (RTD-53)  (Règlement technique dominicain. 
Étiquetage général des aliments préalablement emballés (préemballés)) (RTD-53); 
- CODEX STAN 210:1999. Huiles végétales portant un nom spécifique.  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption: 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:  À déterminer 
À déterminer G/TBT/N/DOM/216 
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  10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations: 15 décembre 2013 
11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut  être obtenu: point national d'information 
[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:  
Instituto Dominicano para la Calidad, INDOCAL 
Calle Oloff Palme esquina Av. Núñez de Cáceres Santo Domingo (République dominicaine) 
Téléphone: 1-809-686-2205. Fax: 1-809-688-3843 
Site Web: http://www.indocal.gob.do/ . Courrier électronique: indocal@indocal.gob.do
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE   
WT/DS451/7 
1er novembre 2012 
 (12-6004) 
 Original: espagnol 
  
 
CHINE – MESURES CONCERNANT LA PRODUCTION ET 
L'EXPORTATION DE VÊTEMENTS ET 
DE PRODUITS TEXTILES 
 
Demande de participa tion aux consultations 
 
Communication présentée par le Pérou 
 
 
La communication ci-après, datée du 29 octobre 2012 et adressée par la délégation du Pérou à 
la délégation de la Chine, à la délégation du Mexique et au Présiden t de l'Organe de règlement des 
différends, est distribuée conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des 
différends.  
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Conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur les règles et procédures 
régissant le règlement des différends  (Mémorandum d'accord), le gouvernement du Pérou notifie par 
la présente qu'il désire participer aux consu ltations demandées par le gouvernement du Mexique au 
gouvernement de la République populaire de Chine ("Ch ine"), au sujet des mesures appliquées par la 
Chine à la production et à l'exportation de vêtement s et de produits textiles, dans la communication 
(WT/DS451/1) distribuée aux Membres de l'OMC le 18 octobre 2012 sous le titre Chine – Mesures 
concernant la production et l'exportation de vêtements et de produits textiles . 
 
Il convient de noter que la production et l'exporta tion de vêtements et de produits textiles sont 
très importantes pour l'économie péruvienne.  Par ex emple, les exportations péruviennes de produits 
textiles se sont élevées à 1,99 milliard de dollars  en 2011, représentant presque 20 pour cent des 
exportations non traditionnelles du Pérou cette ann ée-là.  De plus, ces activités sont une source 
importante d'emplois à valeur ajoutée au Pérou.  Le  Pérou est préoccupé par les répercussions que les 
mesures de la Chine indiquées par le Mexique dans  sa demande de consultations pourraient avoir sur 
sa production et ses exportations de vêtements et de pr oduits textiles.  Il a donc clairement un intérêt 
commercial substantiel dans les consultati ons demandées par le gouvernement mexicain. 
 
Le gouvernement péruvien saurait gré au gouvern ement chinois d'accorder toute l'attention 
voulue à la présente demande, à laquelle il espère recevoir rapidement une réponse. 
 
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G/SCM/Q2/JPN/70
11 February 2015
(15-0860)  Page: 1/1
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English
 
 SUBSIDIES 
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS1 FROM AUSTRALIA REGARDING THE  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION OF JAPAN2 
The following communication, dated 9 February 2015,  is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Australia.  
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  Australia thanks Japan for its response. As indicated at the meeting of the Committee on Subsidies 
and Countervailing Measures held on 28 October 2014, Australia would appreciate some further 
clarification of Japan's reply on how the payment of grants was determined.    
Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy  
 Japan's response to Australia's written question on how Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries determined beneficiaries of the grants indicated that the central government 
considers whether to provide an interest subsidy after examining the contents of an application. Japan's response also appeared to confirm that the grants are discretionary and provided for the 
purpose of "advancing ground facilities" an d modernizing fisheries management methods. 
 
Australia sought clarification on how the government examined an application, namely whether there were performance or eligibility requirements for applicants receiving the interest rate 
support. Australia's interest lies in the administering of the subsidy and its design. In particular, 
what factors are considered by the central government when examining an application.   
 
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1 G/SCM/Q2/JPN/67.   
2 G/SCM/N/253/JPN/Suppl.1.
G/TBT/N/USA/827/Add.4  
 
14 May 2014  
(14-2961)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
 The following communication, dated 13 May 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America.  
 
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 TITLE: Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products 
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period 
SUMMARY: On 10 June 2013, EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register entitled "Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products. "On 8 April 
2014, EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a public meeting and reopening 
the comment period for 30 days for comments related to the treatment of laminated products under the proposed rule. Based on requests from the public, EPA extended the public comment 
period. On 6 May 2014, EPA posted a memorandum in the docket for this proposed rule. That 
memorandum ensured that the docket would remain open until the announcement of the 
extension of the public comment period, which wa s set to end on 8 May 2014, could be published 
in the Federal Register. On 6 May 2014, an Agency-c ompiled list of stakeholders was notified of 
the extension of the comment period via email. This document announces the extension of the 
comment period until 26 May 2014. 
DATES: Comments, identified by docket identi fication (ID) number EPA- HQ-OPPT-2012-0018, 
must be received on or before 26 May 2014. 
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2014-05-09/html/2014-10809.htm  
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2014-05-09/pdf/ 2014-10809.pdf  
 
 
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G/TBT/N/ARG/166/Add.11  
 
4 avril 2018  
(18-2035) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après , datée du  4 avril 2018, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
l’Argentin e. 
 
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Encres et produits graphiques imprimés  
L'objet du présent addendum est d'annoncer la modification, au moyen de la Décision  (Resolución ) 
n° 171 d u Secrétariat au commerce  (SC), du champ d’application  du régime de  
certification obligatoire pour les encres et les produits graphiques imprimés , certaines positions 
tarifaires étant supprimées de l’Annexe I de la  Décision  (Resolución ) ex SCI n° 453/2010 
(G/TBT/N/ARG/166/Add.5) et de l’Annexe I de la Décision ( Resolución ) n° 685/2015  
(G/TBT/N/ARG/166/Add.9).  
Accès au texte : 
http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/notific_arg.php  
Site Web: http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/  
Courrier électroni que: focalotc@mecon.gov.ar  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/ARG/18_1856_00_s.pdf  
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G/SPS/N/AUS/294/Add.1  
 
30 August 2013  
(13-4591)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 29 August 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Australia. 
 
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 Final review of policy: importation of potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) propagative material into 
Australia  
This final review of policy has been completed in response to the range expansion of several 
economically important pathogens of potato propagative material that are currently not present in Australia. This review identifies the biosecurity risks associated with potato propagative material 
and recommends strengthening the import conditions for potato propagative material from all 
sources into Australia. This review also recommends a framework for accreditation of high health sources, and recommends the approval of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) as a 
high health source for potato propagative materi al. The final review was published on, and applies 
from, 27 August 2013. 
The draft review of policy was published on the De partment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's 
website on 20 April 2012 for stakeholder consultation and was published as an SPS notification 
with reference number G/SPS/N/AUS/294 on 3 May 2012. 
This addendum concerns a: 
[ ] Modification of final date for comments 
[X] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation 
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of  previously notified draft regulation 
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation 
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force 
[ ] Other:   
Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified 
measure in terms of products and/or potent ially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, norm ally of at least 60 calendar days. Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of or iginally announced final date for comments, 
the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) : Not applicable 
Agency or authority designated to handle co mments: [ ] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
   G/SPS/N/AUS/294/Add.1 
 
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  Text available from: [ ] National Notificati on Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body: 
The Australian SPS Contact Point 
GPO Box 858 
Canberra ACT 2601 
Australia Fax: +(61 2) 6272 3678 
E-mail: sps.contact@daff.gov.au 
Website: " http://daff.gov.au/ba/reviews/final-plant/ review_potato_propagative_material/final-
review-potato-propogative-material "   
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/667  
1° de mayo  de 2017 
(17-2366) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.  
 
1. Miembro que notifica : UGANDA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable : Oficina Nacional de Norm as de Uganda  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, en 
caso de q ue se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:   
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 de l arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : etanol, mezclas de etanol, etanol desnaturalizado . 
Productos de petróleo en general (ICS 75.080) . 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificad o: Proyecto de 
Norma de Uganda DUS 1753:2017, Standard Test Method for Acidity in Ethanol and 
Ethanol Blends by Titration  (Método de prueba normalizado para determinar la acidez en 
etanol y mezclas de etanol por valoración) . Documento en inglés (10 páginas ).  
6. Descripción del contenido : el método de prueba notificado se utiliza para determinar la 
acidez, expresada como ácido acético (véase la especificación D4806), en etanol 
desnaturalizado y mezclas de etanol con gasolina de las categorías más comunes ( E95 a 
E30). El método notificado se utiliza para determinar niveles bajos de acidez, por debajo 
de 200 mg/kg (ppm en masa), con excepción del dióxido de carbono.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgente s: no procede  
8. Documentos pertinentes : Norma ASTM D7795 − 15, Método de prueba normalizado 
para determinar la acidez en etanol y mezclas de etanol por valoración.  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : junio de 2017  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : no procede  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observacion es: 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación  
11. Textos disponibles en : Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:
G/TRIMS/W/164  
24 juin 2016  
(16-3422)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des mesures concernant les 
investissements et liées au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  COMITÉ DES MESURES CONCERNANT LES INVESTISSEMENTS 
ET LIÉES AU COMMERCE 
COMMUNICATION PRÉSENTÉE PAR 
LA FÉDÉRATION DE RUSSIE 
La communication ci-après, datée du 23 juin 2016, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
la Fédération de Russie.  
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 En référence au paragraphe 1090 du Rapport du Groupe de travail de l'accession de la Fédération 
de Russie à l'OMC, la Fédération de Russie fait savoir qu'elle est disposée à engager des 
consultations avec les Membres de l'OMC intéressés sur les mesures compatibles avec les règles de l'OMC qui pourraient être appliquées en relation avec son Programme d'investissement 
automobile n° 1 et son Programme d' investissement automobile n° 2. 
 Toute intention de tenir des consultations sur cette question devra être annoncée à la Mission permanente de la Fédération de Russie auprès de l'OMC. 
 
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G/TBT/N/ARE/288, G/TBT/N/BHR/416  
G/TBT/N/KWT/299, G/TBT/N/OMN/228  
G/TBT/N/QAT/413, G/TBT/N/SAU/883  
G/TBT/N/YEM/19  
 
26 October 2015  
(15-5630)  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: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, STATE OF 
KUWAIT, OMAN, QATAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, YEMEN 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):  
2. Agency responsible: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) 
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 : 
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization 
P.O. BOX: 3437 Riyadh 11471  Tel: +966(1)4520000 Ext: (1378-1381-1383) 
Fax: +966(1)4520193 
Email: enquirypoint@saso.org.sa   
http://www.saso.gov.sa  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10 .1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], other: 
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applic able, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Canned sausage 
(ICS: 67.120) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: The Cooperation 
Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for "Canned Sausage" (9 pages, in Arabic) 
6. Description of content: This draft technical regulation applies to canned sausage made 
from poultry meat or lamb or go at or cow or buffalo or camel.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Food safety 
8. Relevant documents:  
 Gulf Standard GSO 814 (Prepared Meat  – Sausage) 
 Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO 1423- Processed 
Meat: Canned Sausage) 
9. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined 
Proposed date of entry into force: Six months after publicat ion in official Gazette   
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the da te of circulation G/TBT/N/ARE/288 • G/TBT/N/BHR/416 • G/TBT/N/KWT/299 • G/TBT/N/OMN/228 • 
G/TBT/N/QAT/413 • G/TBT/N/SAU/883 • G/TBT/N/YEM/19 
 
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  11. Texts available from: Nati onal enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:  
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization 
P.O. BOX: 3437 Riyadh 11471 
Tel: +966(1)4520000 Ext: (1378-1381-1383) Fax: +966(1)4520193 
Email: enquirypoint@saso.org.sa  
http://www.saso.gov.sa
G/AG/N/CAN/118/Corr.1  
8 de febrero  de 2019 
(19-0750) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Agricultura  Original:  inglés/francés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Corrigendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 1º de febrero de 2019 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
del Canadá . El corrigendum  se refiere a la notificación correspondiente a la campaña de 
comercialización de 2015 /2016 , relativa a los compromisos en materia de subvenciones a la 
exportación ( cuadros ES.1 a ES.2). 
 
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La nota 3 del cuadro ES.1 debe decir lo siguiente : 
 
3 Los niveles anuales de compromiso acordados en Nairobi entraron en vigor en enero 
de 2016. E l 19 de diciembre de 2015 , el Canadá eliminó sus subvenciones a la exportación 
de trigo, cereales, aceites vegetales, tortas oleaginosas y hortalizas . Las subve nciones del 
Canadá a la exportación de mantequilla, quesos, leche desnatada en polvo y productos 
lácteos se eliminarán a más tardar para fines de 2020 , conforme a la nota 4 de la Decisión 
Ministerial de Nairobi sobre la Competencia de las Exportaciones . Hasta su eliminación, los 
compromisos en materia de desembolsos de la Ronda Uruguay respecto de los productos 
abarcados por la nota 4 no han cambiado como resultado de la Decisión de Nairobi sobre 
la Competencia de las Exportaciones.  
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G/SPS/N/AUS/343/Add.1  
 
8 August 2014  
(14-4628)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 7 August 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Australia. 
 
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 2
nd Call for Submissions for Proposal P1022 Primary Production and Processing Requirements for 
Raw Milk Products 
Proposal P1022 has been prepared to assess additi onal requirements for milk production, transport 
and processing for the safe production of raw milk products, where it can be demonstrated that the intrinsic physico-chemical characteristics of th e raw milk product do not support the growth of 
pathogens, and there is no net increase in pathogen levels during processing. 
FSANZ is consulting on draft variations to Standards 4.2.4 Primary Production and Processing 
Standard for Dairy Products, 4.2.4A Primary Production and Processing Standard for Specific 
Cheeses and 1.6.1 Microbiological Limits. 
FSANZ has extended the final date for comments to 18 September 2014. 
This addendum concerns a: 
[X] Modification of final date for comments 
[ ] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation 
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of  previously notified draft regulation 
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation 
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force 
[ ] Other:   
Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified 
measure in terms of products and/or potent ially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, norm ally of at least 60 calendar days. Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of or iginally announced final date for comments, 
the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) : 18 September 2014 
Agency or authority designated to handle co mments: [X] National Notification Authority, 
[ ] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax nu mber and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
Food Standards Australia New Zealand 
PO Box 7186 
Canberra BC ACT 2610 Australia E-mail: standards.management@foodstandards.gov.au  G/SPS/N/AUS/343/Add.1 
 
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  Text available from: [X] National Notificati on Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body: 
Documents are available (in English) from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website:  
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/code/prop osals/Pages/proposalp1022primary5627.aspx . 
 
Copies are also available from: The Australian SPS Notification Point 
GPO Box 858 
CANBERRA ACT 2601 Australia Fax: +(61 2) 6272 3678 
E-mail: sps.contact@agriculture.gov.au  
 
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