PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
WT/MIN(15)/W/37/Rev.2
16 December 2015
(15-6630)  Page: 1/4
Ministerial Conference 
Tenth Session 
Nairobi, 15-18 December 2015   
 
 PLENARY SESSION 
LIST OF SPEAKERS 
Revision 
The List of Speakers is subject to adjustments,  which will be announced via a revision of the 
present document. It is requested that statemen ts by Heads of Delegation not exceed three 
minutes. Statements by Heads of Delegation not wishing to take the floor in the Plenary Session can also be submitted to the WTO Secretariat for circulation, as outlined in document 
WT/MIN(15)/INF/9. 
 Wednesday, 16 December 2015 – Morning 
 Members:  Singapore 
Switzerland 
Qatar 
Mexico Hong Kong, China Chile 
Nigeria 
Indonesia Turkey 
China 
European Union Bangladesh 
India 
Brazil Australia Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of 
Kenya 
Costa Rica Italy 
Philippines 
Lesotho Japan 
Jamaica 
Jordan Canada Botswana 
Korea, Republic of 
South Africa Germany 
New Zealand 
United Arab Emirates Côte D'Ivoire 
Egypt 
Rwanda Kazakhstan WT/MIN(15)/W/37/Rev.2 
 
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  Wednesday, 16 December 2015 – Morning (cont'd) 
 
Finland Mali 
France 
Uganda 
 
Observers:  International Trade Centre (ITC) 
 Wednesday, 16 December 2015 – Afternoon 
 
Members:  Russian Federation 
Czech Republic Uruguay 
Madagascar 
Spain Chad 
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu Norway Poland 
Mauritius 
Colombia Austria 
Paraguay 
United Kingdom Dominican Republic 
Morocco 
Iceland Barbados Bolivia, Plurinational State of 
Netherlands 
Israel Argentina 
 
Observers:  World Bank  
Thursday, 17 December 2015 – Morning 
 
Members:  Guinea 
Hungary 
Montenegro 
Sri Lanka Congo 
El Salvador 
Benin Latvia 
Viet Nam 
Zambia Belgium Slovenia 
United States of America 
Tonga Namibia 
Grenada 
Mozambique Denmark 
Myanmar 
Sierra Leone  WT/MIN(15)/W/37/Rev.2 
 
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  Thursday, 17 December 2015 – Morning (cont'd) 
 
Cuba 
   Cameroon 
Panama 
Pakistan Haiti 
Thailand 
Burkina Faso Zimbabwe Samoa 
Peru 
Swaziland Ukraine 
Ghana 
Cambodia Malawi 
Fiji 
Angola Vanuatu Tanzania 
Portugal 
Central African Republic Ecuador 
Romania 
 Observers:  Iran 
Serbia 
Holy See 
 
Thursday, 17 December 2015 – Afternoon  
 
Members:  Sweden 
Yemen Ireland Mongolia 
Lithuania 
Cyprus Slovak Republic 
Lao People's Democratic Republic 
Solomon Islands Nicaragua 
Burundi 
Niger Cabo Verde Democratic Republic of the Congo 
Estonia 
Senegal Tunisia 
Nepal 
The Gambia Gabon 
 
Observers:   Algeria 
 
Friday, 18 December 2015 – Morning 
 
Members:  Tajikistan    G e o r g i a     Papua New Guinea    Guatemala WT/MIN(15)/W/37/Rev.2 
 
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  Friday, 18 December 2015 – Morning (cont'd) 
 
 
Observers:  Bahamas 
Palestine 
Belarus 
Ethiopia Sudan 
 
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WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.2  
 
21 October 2014  
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Committee on Trade and Development 
Aid for Trade   
 
 LAUNCH OF THE AID-FOR-TRADE MONITORING EXERCISE 
FIFTH GLOBAL REVIEW OF AID FOR TRADE: REDUCING TRADE COSTS FOR INCLUSIVE, 
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH 
Regional Economic Community/Transport Corridor Questionnaire 
 
Addendum 
 
This addendum contains a PDF version of the Aid-for-Trade monitoring electronic Regional 
Economic Community/Transport Corridor Questionnaire survey. 
 Delegations are requested to circulate the appropri ate formats to their national authorities / head 
offices. 
 Please note that the survey should be completed el ectronically.  The electronic link to this survey 
is available at http://www.wto.org/aftmonitoring .  
 
Completed formats should be submitted electronically before the deadline of 31 December 2014.   
If you have any questions on this format or the accompanying monitoring exercise, please e-mail: 
aft.monitoring@wto.org  with your enquiry. 
 WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.2 
 
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G/TBT/N/CUB/18  
 
23 July 2014  
(14-4250)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: Spanish  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. 
 
1. Notifying Member:   CUBA 
If applicable, name of local governme nt involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:    
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers and email and website 
addresses, if available) of  agency or authority design ated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:    
Ministerio de Salud Pública  (Ministry of Public Health) 
Calle 23 No. 201 entre M y N, Vedado 
Plaza de la Revolución  La Habana Cuba 
Tel.:  (537) 835-2767 
Fax:  (537) 833-2195 Website: http://www.sld.cu/  
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 provid ed in addition, where applicable):   Pesticide 
active ingredients 
5. Title, number of pages and lang uage(s) of the notified document:   Resolución 
Ministerial No. 268 de 28 de diciembre de 1990  (Ministerial Resolution No. 268 of 28 
December 1990) 
6. Description of content:   The notified Ministerial Resolution establishes a prohibition on 
certain pesticide active ingredients.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:   Protection of human and animal health 
8. Relevant documents:   - 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:   28 December 1990 28 December 1990 
10. Final date for comments:   Not applicable 
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ X  ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresse s, if available, of other body:  
http://www.cepec.cu/es/obstaculos
G/TBT/N/SVN/104  
 
21 August 2018  
(18-5269) 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: SLOVENIA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2  and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Dunajska cesta 
48, SI -1000 Ljubljana  
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): Protection 
against fire (ICS 13.220).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Technic al 
guidelines for construction TSG -1-001 Fire safety in buildings (127 page(s), in Slovenian)   
6. Description of content: TSG-1-001 is part of the Rules on Fire Safety in Buildings, its 
use is not mandatory, regulates prevention of the spread of fire to a djacent buildings, the 
load capacity of the building in case of fire, prevention of the spread of fire in the building, 
evacuation routes, alerting and alarm systems, fire extinguishers and access for 
firefighters.  
7. Objective and rationale, including th e nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:  Building Act   
9. Proposed date of adoption: 1 January 2019  
Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 2019  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:   
Slovenian Institute for Standardization, Smartinska 152, 1000 Ljubljana, e -mail: 
contact@sist.si
G/TBT/N/BRA/645/Add.1  
 
2 November 2017  
(17-5955) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 1 November 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil .  
 
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The Draft Resolution nº 62/2015, notified through G/TBT/N/BRA/645 , was adopted as a final text, 
published as ANVISA Resolution – RDC nº 182, 13 October  2017.        
The full text is available only in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/10181/3427458/RDC_182_2017_.pdf/12d266cb -0751-
4da7-89a9-1434354c47d9  
 
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G/TBT/N/GEO/89
30 de enero de 2015
(15-0663)  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: GEORGIA 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable: Ministerio de Trabajo, Salud y Asuntos Sociales de Georgia 
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y siti os Web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, en 
caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:   
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2. 9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [X], 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): agua (ICS: 13.060.20; 13.060.10; 07.100.20) 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Reglamento 
técnico " Packaged Natural mineral water and spring water " (Agua mineral natural y agua 
de manantial envasada), aprobado por el Decreto N° 719 del Gobierno de Georgia, de 26 
de diciembre de 2014). Documento en georgiano (7 páginas) 
6. Descripción del contenido: se establecen requisitos de salud y de inocuidad para el agua 
mineral natural y el agua de manantial, y requisitos de envasado, embalaje, transporte y 
almacenamiento para estos productos.  
Se establecen normas de inocuidad para las personas, basadas en las condiciones 
climáticas y geográficas de Georgia, y las características geológicas, hidrológicas y 
químicas del agua mineral y el agua de manantial. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuan do proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes: salud humana 
8. Documentos pertinentes: Leyes de Georgia: "Ley de Salud Pública", "Código sobre la 
seguridad de los productos y la libre circulación de las mercancías" y "Ley de Normas Jurídicas". 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción: 26 de diciembre de 2014 
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor: 29 de diciembre de 2014   
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones: - G/TBT/N/GEO/89 
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  11. Textos disponibles en: Servicio nacional  de información [ ], o dirección, números 
de teléfono y de fax y direcciones de co rreo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso, 
de otra institución:  
LEPL - Georgian National Agency for Standards, Technical Regulations and Metrology 
(GEOSTM) (Organismo de normalización, reglam entación técnica y metrología de Georgia) 
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point of Georgia  
(Servicio nacional de inform ación OMC/OTC de Georgia) 
N67 Chargali str. Tbilisi. 0178 
Georgia 
Teléfono/Fax: (+995 32) 2 61 35 00 Sitio Web: http://www.geostm.ge/  
Correo electrónico: geostm@economy.ge
S/C/N/934  
11 March  2019 
(19-1466) Page: 1/2 
Council for Trade in Services  Original:  English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III:3 OF THE GENERAL  
AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES  
The following notification from the delegation of New Zealand , dated 8 March  2019, is being 
circulated to the members of the Council for Trade in Services.  
 
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1  MEMBER NOTIFYING:  
New Zealand  
2  NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO:  
Article III:3 of the General Agreement on Trade in Services  
3  DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE : 
Part 1; subpart 4 of Part 2; an d subparts 1, 2, 7, and 8 of Part 4 entered into force on 
11 February  2014.  
The remaining provisions came into force on 11 May 2014.  
3.1  Duration:  
Indefinite  
 
4  AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE MEASURE : 
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment  
5  DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURE : 
Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013  
The Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013 repeals the 
Telecommunications (Interception Capability) Act 2004 and replaces it with the  2013 Act in order to 
ensure that interception obligations applying to the telecommunications industry are clear, do not 
impose unnecessary compliance costs, and are sufficiently flexible to response to current and future 
operational needs and technologica l developments.  
It also seeks to require network operators to engage with the Government on network security 
matters, inform the Government of certain proposed decisions, courses of action, or changes in 
relation to an area of “specified security interest” , and work with the government to apply any 
specific risk -based and proportionate security measures.  
6  MEMBERS SPECIFICALLY AFFECTED, IF ANY : 
None S/C/N/9 34 
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  7  TEXT AVAILABLE FROM : 
New Zealand Legislation Online: www.legislation.govt.nz  
or 
Communications Policy  
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment  
15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473  
Wellington 6140  
New Zealand  
Website: http://www.mbie.govt.nz  
 
Email: info@mbie.govt.nz   
 
 
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G/TBT/N/JPN/453  
 
15 April 2014  
(14-2334)  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:  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 telephon e and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above :    
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X ], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:   
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Poisonous 
and deleterious substances. 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:  Amendment to 
the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Designation Order (2 pages, in English).     
6. Description of content: Under the provision of the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances 
Control Law, Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare designates new substances as 
poisonous and/or deleterious substances.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: To prevent accidents caused by poisonous and deleterious substances. 
8. Relevant documents:  The Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law.   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    20 June 2014 1 July 2014 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification 
11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:    
Japan Enquiry Point 
International Trade Division 
Economic Affairs Bureau Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
Fax: (+81 3) 5501 8343 
E-mail: enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
 
http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2014/tbt/jpn/14_1976_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/USA/1199  
28 de septiembre  de 2016 
(16-5180) 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 : ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable : Admini stración de Productos Alimenticios y Farmacéuticos 
(FDA), Departamento de Sanidad y Servicios Sociales (HHS) (1219)  
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:  
Sírvase enviar las observaciones a : USA WTO/TBT Enquiry Point  
(Servicio de información OMC/OTC de los  Estados Unidos)  
Correo electrónico: usatbtep@nist.gov   
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], o 
en virtud de : X 
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCC A cuando corresponda ; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : aparato para detectar el estrabismo . Equipo médico 
(ICS: 11.040)  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documen to notificado : Medical Devices ; 
Ophthalmic Devices ; Classification of Strabismus Detection Device  (Equipo médico . 
Aparatos de oftalmología . Clasificación de los aparatos destinados a detectar el 
estrabismo) . Documento en inglés (3 páginas).  
6. Descripció n del contenido : la Administración de Productos Alimenticios y Farmacéuticos 
(FDA) establece que los aparatos destinados a detectar el estrabismo son dispositivos 
Clase II (sujeto a controles especiales) . En el documento se especifican los controles 
especi ales aplicables, que figurarán en las disposiciones codificadas para la clasificación del 
sistema para los aparatos destinados a detectar el estrabismo . La FDA clasifica este 
dispositivo en la Clase II (controles especiales) a fin de ofrecer garantías razo nables de 
seguridad y eficacia.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes : salud y seguridad de las personas  
8. Documentos pertinentes : Federal Register (FR), volumen 81, página 65279, de 22 de 
septiemb re de 2016; T ítulo 21 de la parte 886 del Código de Reglamentos Federales (CFR).  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : 8 de junio de 2016  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : 22 de septiembre de 2016   
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : - G/TBT/N/USA/1199  
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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:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_4030_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/BRA/396/Add.7  
 
9 June 2015  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 9 June 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil. 
 
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 This addendum aims to informing that the Conf ormity Assessment Procedures and security for 
festive or other entertainment articles (HS: 9505), issued by the National Institute of Metrology, 
Quality and Technology – INMETRO, by the Ordinance N° 270, 2
 June 2015, was refined in order to 
provide micro-enterprises and small businesses party items adequacy to the provisions of the Law 147/2014, rewording items 3°; 4° and sub items 6.1.3.1.1; 6.2.2.1, 6.2.2.2, of Ordinance 
N° 545, 25 October 2012 (G/TBT/N/BRA/396/Add.4), and revoking articles 9° and 10° of 
Ordinance N° 603, 12 December 2013 (G/TBT/N/BRA/396/Add.5). 
The full text is available in Portuguese and can be downloaded at: 
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legis lacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC002262.pdf 
 
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G/TBT/N/US A/1116/Add.3  
 
15 December 2016   
(16-6832) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 14 December 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation  of the United States of America . 
 
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TITLE: Proposition 65 Bisphenol A  
AGENCY: California Office of Environmenta l Health Hazard As sessment, State of California  
ACTION:   Notice of adoption  
SUMMARY: On 30 November 2016, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Certificate of 
Compliance for the regular rulemaking to replace the emergency regulations currently in effect in 
Title 27, California Code of Regulations section 25603.3 (f) and (g).   This regulatory action 
maintains the language from the emergency regulation filed in April 2016, with some changes and 
additions.  
http://oehha.ca.gov/proposition -65/crnr/notice -adoption -warnings -exposures -bisphenol -canned -
and-bottled -foods -and 
California Regulatory Notice Register 9 Decem ber 2016 (page 2143): 
https://oal.blogs.ca.gov/files/2016/12/50z -2016.pdf  
Final Statement of Reasons Title 27,  California Code of Regulations  
Proposed Amendment to Section 25603.3 Warnings for Exposures to Bisphenol A from Canned a nd 
Bottled Foods and Beverages: 
http://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/fsoramendedbpawarnings120116.pdf  
Final Regulatory Text: http://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/bpafinallanguage12022016.pdf  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_5118_00_e.pdf   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_5118_01_e.pdf   
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Centre William Rappard    Rue de Lausanne 154    Case postale    CH - 1211 Genève 21 
 Téléphone:  (+41 22) 739 51 11    Fax:  (+41 22) 731 42 06 
Internet:  http://www.wto.org  
  
Reference: WLI/100 26 May 2015 
  
 
  
 
   
PROTOCOL ON THE ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES 
TO THE MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING 
THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
DONE AT GENEVA ON 10 DECEMBER 2014 
 
 
TRANSMISSION OF CERTIFIED TRUE COPY 
 
 
 I have the honour to furnish herewith a certified true copy of the Protocol on the Accession 
of the Republic of Seychelles to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade 
Organization, done at Geneva on 10 December 2014, in accordance with paragraph 9 of the 
Protocol.  
 In terms of its paragraph 8, the Protocol will enter into force on 26 April 2015. 
  
 
   
 
  
 
            R o b e r t o  A z e v ê d o  
         D i r e c t o r - G e n e r a l  
   
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
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G/SPS/N/ARE/98/Add.1  
 
3 May 2017 
(17-2404) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION OF EMER GENCY MEASURES  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 1 May  2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the United Arab Emirates . 
 
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Lifting of the temporary ban on the importation of domesti c and wild birds and their products 
including poultry meat, day -old chicks, eggs, from Kuwait to the UAE . 
The United Arab Emirates is lifting the ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their 
products including poultry meat, day -old chicks a nd eggs originating from Kuwait. This follows the 
publishing of the Final report (Follow -up report No. 2) of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in  
Kuwait on 19 April 2017, and in compliance with Article  10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the OIE Terrestrial 
Animal Hea lth Code, Kuwait is now free from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza disease. The risk 
of contamination from importing poultry and poultry products from  Kuwait is negligible now.  
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 period of application of measure  
[ ] Other:  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [X]  National Notification Authority, 
[X] Na tional Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of 
other body:  
Ministry of Climate change and Environment  
Eng. Majd Mohamed Alherbawi  
Director of Food Safety Department  
P.O. Box 1509  
United Arab Emirates - Dubai  
Tel: +(971 4) 2 14 8472  
Fax: +(971 4) 265 5822  
Mobile: +(971 50) 626 0516  
E-mail: mmalherbawi@moccae.gov.ae  
Website: http://www.moccae.gov.ae  G/SPS/N/ARE/98/Add.1  
 
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  Text(s) available from: [X]  National Notification Authority, [ X] National En quiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
Ministry of Climate change and Environment  
Eng. Ahlam Almannaei  
Agricultural Engineer in Food Safety Department  
SPS Enquiry Point  
P.O. Box 1509  
United Arab Emirates - Dubai  
Tel: +(971 4) 214 8495  
Fax: +(971 4) 265 5822  
Mobile: +(971 50) 590 3056  
E-mail: aaalmannaei@moccae.gov.ae  
Website: http://www.moccae.gov.ae  
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G/TBT/N/CAN/475/Add.1  
 
20 May 2016  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English/French  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 20 May 2016, is  being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Canada.  
 
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 Weed Seeds Order, 2016 
The proposed regulations notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/475 (dated 4 February 2016) were adopted 18 May 2016 as the “Weed Seeds Order, 2016”.  
These regulations come into force on 1 November 2016. 
The full text of the adopted measure can be do wnloaded from the Inte rnet addresses below: 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/ 2016/2016-05-18/pdf/ g2-15010.pdf  
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2016/ 2016-05-18/html/sor-dors93-eng.php  (English) 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2016/ 2016-05-18/html/sor-dors93-fra.php  (French) 
or requested from: 
Canada's SPS & TBT Notification Authority and Enquiry Point Global Affairs Canada 
Technical Barriers and Regulations Division (TIB) 
111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G2 Canada 
Telephone: (343)203-4273 
Fax: (613)943-0346 E-mail: enquirypoint@international.gc.ca  
 
 
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G/TBT/N/GTM/61/Add.2  
30 mai 2017 
(17-2884) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 3 0 mai 2 017, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation du 
Guatemala . 
 
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Le 7 mars 2 008, le gouvernement de la République du Guatemala a notifié au moyen du document 
G/TBT/N/GTM/61  le règlement technique RTCA 67.04.50:08 (Produits alimentaires : Critères 
microbiologiques d'innocuité des produits alimentaires) établissant les paramètres 
microbiologiques et leurs valeurs limites acceptables pour l'enregistrement et la surveillance 
sanitaire des produits alimentaires . Il y est aussi établi que ses dispositions s'appliqueront à tout 
produit alimentaire commercialisé sur le territoire des pays de la région centraméricaine.  
L'objet du présent addendum est d'informer les Membres de l'OMC que  ce règlement technique a 
été révisé et qu'il est aménagé un délai de 60 jours à compter de sa date de notification pour la 
présentation d'observations au sujet de ce texte : RTCA 67.04.50:17 1ra . Revisión . Alimentos . 
Criterios microbiológicos para la inocu idad de los alimentos  (RTCA 67.04.50:17 , première révision . 
Produits alimentaires . Critères microbiologiques d'innocuité des produits alimentaires).  
Le document est accessible via l'adresse électronique ci -après : http://www.mineco.gob.gt/  
Dirección de Polí tica de Comercio Exterior  (Direction de la politique de commerce extérieur)  
Site Web :   http://www.mineco.gob.gt/  
Point de contact :  ralvarado@mineco.gob.gt  
Téléphone :   (502) 2412 -0200, int. 4320  
Guatemala (Guatemala)  
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G/TBT/N/USA/1145  
 
15 June 2016  
(16-3270)  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: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2): State of 
California 
2. Agency responsible: Department of Food and Agriculture, State of California [1160] 
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 : 
Please submit comments to: USA WTO TBT Enquiry Point 
Email: usatbtep@nist.gov   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], other: [X] 3.2 
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applic able, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Fertilizing materials. 
Fertilizers (ICS: 65.080) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Standards 
Labeling: Inspection Protocol (4 pages, in English) 
6. Description of content: Clarifies the statutes in the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) 
related to labeling, sampling, registration, inspection protocols, and reporting of fertilizing 
materials.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Protection of the environment  
8. Relevant documents:  
 No. 20-Z, California Regulatory Notice Register 05/13/2016 (pages 
796-799): http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/d ocs/pdf/notic e/20z-2016.pdf   
 Title 3 CCR Division 4, Chap ter 1, Subchapter 1, Sect ions 2300, 2300.1, 2303, 2304, 
2307, 2308, 2312, 2315, 2319, 2320.1, 2320.2, 2320.5, 2322, 2323, 
2324: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Browse/Home/California/CaliforniaCodeofReg
ulations?guid=I7C321B50D45911DEB97CF67CD0B99467&originationContext=docume
nttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29   
9. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined 
Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined   
10. Final date for comments: 27 June 2016 
11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachm ents/2016/TBT/USA/16_2331_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/UGA/708/Add.1  
26 de marzo  de 2018 
(18-1826) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 23 de marzo de 2018 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Uganda . 
 
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Uganda hace saber a los Miembros de la OMC que la Norma US 1756 -2:2017, "Explosivos de 
voladura comerciales . Especificaciones . Parte 2 : Explosivos de nitrato de amonio y fueloil", cuyo 
proyecto se notificó en G/TBT/N/UGA/708, fue adoptada el 12 de diciembr e de 2017 . 
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G/TBT/N/ISR/969  
28 de septiembre de 2017 
(17-5171) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.  
 
1. Miembro que notifica : ISRAEL  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable : Israel WTO -TBT Enquiry Point (Servicio de información 
OMC-OTC) 
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:  
Israel WTO -TBT Enquiry Point (Servicio de información OMC -OTC) 
Ministry of Economy and Industry (Minist erio de Economía e Industria)  
Teléfono : + (972) 3 7347501  
Correo electrónico: Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], o 
en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda ; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : Carteras para escolares (SA 42021). (ICS : 55.080).  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Norma de Israel 
SI 873, School bag  (Carteras para escolares) . Documento en hebreo (11 páginas)  
6. Descripción del contenido : revisión de la norma obligatoria SI 873 relativa a las carteras 
para escolares . El proyecto de revisión notificado incorpora, con pocas modificaciones que 
se detallan en la sección en hebreo, la norma alemana DIN 58124:2010 . La principal 
diferencia entre la versión anterior y el nuevo proyecto de revisión es una puesta al día de 
los métodos de ensayo y de los requisitos de resistencia al agua en la norma alemana.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes : protección de la salud y seguridad de las personas.  
8. Documentos pertinentes : Norma obligatoria de Israel SI 873 (noviembre de 2015 )  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : no se ha determinado.  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : en general, 60 días después de la publicación en 
el Boletín Oficial de Israel, secci ón Avisos del Gobierno.  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación.  G/TBT/N/ISR/969  
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  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:  
http://www.economy.gov.il/standartization/WTO_TBT/ISR_Text/SI873_Nov16.pdf
G/TBT/N/TUR/50  
 
14 March 2014  
(14-1614)  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:  TURKEY  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock 
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 :   
Turkey-TBT Enquiry Point 
Ministry of Economy  
DG of Product Safety and Inspection Inonu Bulv. No:  36 06100 Emek-Ankara / Turkey  Tel.:  +(90 312) 204 8074 
Fax:  +(90 312) 212 6864 
E-mail:  tbt@ekonomi.gov.tr  
Website:  http://www.teknikengel.gov.tr  
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):  Follow on 
formula and follow-on milk. 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Turkish Food 
Codex Communiqué on Follow on Formul a (24 pages, in Turkish).     
6. Description of content:  The purpose of this Regulation is to determine the essential 
composition and labelling rules of follow on formula which is intended for particular nutritional use by infants.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of Human health or Safety 
8. Relevant documents:   Veterinary Services, Phytosanitary, Food and Feed Law No. 5996 
(G/SPS/N/TUR/9). 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    30 April 2014 30 April 2014(with transition period until 
October 2014)  
10. Final date for comments:  25 April 2014 G/TBT/N/TUR/50 
 
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  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:    
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock 
DG of Food and Control 
Address: Eskisehir Yolu 9. Km. Lodumlu-Ankara/TURKEY  Tel:  +(90 312) 258 7753 
Fax:   +(90 312) 258 7760 
Website:  http://www.tarim.gov.tr  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/TBT/TUR/14_1312_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/KOR/685  
 
21 October 2016  
(16-5764) 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 : REPUBLIC OF  KOREA  
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) : 
2. Agency responsible : Korea Forest Service (KFS)  
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 : 
189, Cheongsa -ro, seo -gu 
Daejeon, 3 5208 
Republic of Korea  
Tel.: (+82) 42 481 4085  
E-mail: earlybird36@korea.kr   
Website : http://www.forest.go.kr   
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) : Sawn timber, 
nonstructural glued laminated timber and glued laminated board  
5. Title, numbe r of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document : Draft of Standard 
and Specification of Wood Products (52 pages, in Korean)  
6. Description of content : Standard and Specification of Wood Products were established in 
order to enhance the quality of wood  products and to establish an order related to its 
distribution in pursuance of the Act on the Sustainable Use of Woods, Article 20 (public 
notification of criteria for standard dimensions and quality of wood products  and inspection 
thereof). In the presen t version of the notification, the standard and specification of sawn 
timber has been included, and the quality standard of nonstructural glued laminated 
timber and glued laminated board has also been amended.  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nat ure of urgent problems where 
applicable : Consumer protection by enhancing quality of wood products and establishing 
order of wood products distribution  
8. Relevant documents : NIFoS notification 2016 -6 
9. Proposed date of adoption : 31 December 2016  
Propos ed date of entry into force : 1 July 2017  
10. Final date for comments : 60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/KOR/685  
 
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  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:  
Techn ical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Division  
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)  
93, Isu -ro, Maengdong -myeon, Eumseong -gun 
Chungcheongbuk -do, 27737  
Republic of Korea  
Tel.: (+82) 43 870 5525  
Fax: (+82) 43 870 5682  
E-mail: tbt@kats.go.kr  
Website : http://www.knowtbt.kr   
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/KOR/16_4421_00_x.pdf
WT/DS517/4  
 
6 January 2017  
(17-0080) Page: 1/1 
  Original: English  
 
 CHINA – TARIFF RATE QUOTAS F OR CERTAIN AGRICULTU RAL PRODUCTS  
REQUEST TO JOIN CONS ULTATIONS  
Communication from Canada  
The following communication, dated 29 December 2016 , from the delegation of Canada  to the 
delegation of China , the delegation of the United  States  and to the Chairperson of the Dispute 
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article  4.11 of the DSU.  
 
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Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the 
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of Canada hereby notifies its request to join the 
consultations requested by the United States pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the DSU and 
Article  XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect to China's 
administration o f its tariff -rate quotas (TRQs), including those for wheat, short - and medium -grain 
rice, long -grain rice and corn. The request of the United States is s et out in document 
WT/DS517/1.  
 
With annual average Chinese imports of Canadian wheat in the amount of $297 million, 
which represent 22% of worldwide Chinese imports of wheat, Canada has a substantial trade 
interest in these proceedings. In particular, the measures at issue in this dispute may affect 
Canada 's wheat exporters that rely on China 's wheat TRQ f or competitive access to the Chinese 
market. More generally, the administration of TRQs has consequences for international trade, as 
will any resolution of this matter.  
 
As a result of this substantial trade interest, Canada respectfully requests that it b e 
permitted to join the  consultations in this dispute.  
 
A copy of this letter is being sent to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, with a 
request tha t it be circulated to Members.  
 
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SPS/N/TPKM/264/Add.1 
11 September 2012  
 (12-4860) 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY MEASURES 
 
Addendum 
  
The following communication, received on 10 Se ptember 2012, is being circulated at the 
request of the Delegation of the Separate Custom s Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. 
 
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Regulations Governing the Label of Count ry of Origin for Prepackaged Foods 
 The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan , Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu proposed the Draft 
Regulations Governing the Label of Country of Origin for Prepackaged Foods on 29 August 2012 
(G/SPS/N/TPKM/264).  The final regulation w ill enter into force on 20 September 2012. 
 http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2012/sps/TPKM/12_3580_00_e.pdf  
 http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2012/sps/TPKM/12_3580_00_x.pdf  
This addendum concerns a: 
[ ] Modification of final date for comments 
[X] Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation 
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation 
[ ] Change in period of application of measure 
[ ] Other:    
Agency or authority designated to handle commen ts:  [ ] National Notification Authority, [ ] 
National Enquiry Point.  Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of other body: 
   
Text available from:  [X] National Notification Au thority, [X] National Enquiry Point.  Address, 
fax number and e-mail address (if available) of other body: 
Food and Drug Administration 
Department of Health No.161-2, Kunyang St, Nangang District, Taipei City 115-61, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 
Tel:  +(886 2) 2787 7343 
Fax:  +(886 2) 2653 1062 
E-mail:  xenia26@fda.gov.tw  
 
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G/TBT/N/CAN/426/Add.1
14 August 2015 
(15-4152)  Page: 1/1
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English/French
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 12 August 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Canada. 
 
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 Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations and Other 
Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 
Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations 
The proposed regulations notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/426 (dated 7 October 2014) were adopted 16 
July 2015 as the Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations and 
Other Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999  and the 
Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations . 
These regulations come into force 16 July 2015. 
The full text of the adopted measure as the Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine 
Emission Regulations and Other Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999  can be downloaded from th e Internet addresses below: 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2015/ 2015-07-29/html/sor-dors186-eng.php  (English) 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2015/ 2015-07-29/html/sor-dors186-fra.php  (French) 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/ 2015/2015-07-29/pd f/g2-14915.pdf  (SOR/2015-186) 
The full text of the adopted measure as the Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Gasoline 
Regulations can be downloaded from the Internet addresses below: 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2015/ 2015-07-29/html/sor-dors187-eng.php  (English) 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2015/ 2015-07-29/html/sor-dors187-fra.php  (French) 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/ 2015/2015-07-29/pd f/g2-14915.pdf  (SOR/2015-187) 
or requested from: 
Canada's SPS & TBT Notification Authority and Enquiry Point 
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada 
Technical Barriers and Regulations Division (TIB) 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON  K1A 0G2 
Canada 
Telephone: (343) 203-4273 Fax: (613) 943-0346 
E-mail: enquirypoint@international.gc.ca  
 
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G/SPS/N/MEX/353/Add.1  
 
19 de noviembre de 2018  
(18-7241) Página: 1/2 
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original: español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 16 de noviembre de 2018 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de México . 
 
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Requisitos fitosanitarios para la importación de plantas de orquídeas cattleya ( Cattleya  spp.) 
originarias y procedentes de Colombia  
Se comunica que ha finalizado el periodo de consulta pública por lo que se dan a conocer los requisitos 
finales para la importación a México de plantas de orquídeas cattleya ( Cattleya  spp.) originarias y 
procedentes d e Colombia.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/SPS/MEX/18_5942_00_s.pdf  
Este addendum se refiere a:  
[ ] la modificación de la fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones  
[X] la notificación de la adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor del reglamento  
[ ] la modificación del contenido y/o ámbito de aplicación de un proyecto de reglamento 
previamente notificado  
[ ] el retiro del reglamento p ropuesto  
[ ] la modificación de la fecha propuesta de adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor  
[ ] otro aspecto:  
Plazo para la presentación de observaciones: (Si el addendum amplía el ámbito de 
aplicación de la medida anteriormente notificada en cuant o a los productos abarcados y/o 
los Miembros a los que puede afectar, deberá preverse un nuevo plazo para recibir 
observaciones, normalmente de 60 días naturales como mínimo. En otros casos, como el 
aplazamiento de la fecha límite anunciada inicialmente pa ra la presentación de 
observaciones, el plazo previsto en el addendum podrá variar.)  
[ ] Sesenta  días a partir de la fecha de distribución del addendum a la notificación y/o 
(día/mes/año) : No se aplica.  
Organismo o autoridad encargado de tramitar las observaciones: [  ] Organismo nacional 
encargado de la notificación, [  ] Servicio nacional de información. Dirección, número de fax 
y dirección de correo electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución:  
  G/SPS/N/MEX/353/Add.1  
 
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  Texto(s) disponible(s) en: [X]  Organismo nacional enc argado de la notificación, 
[X] Servicio nacional de información. Dirección, número de fax y dirección de correo 
electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución:  
Subsecretaría de Competitividad y Normatividad  
Dirección General de Normas  
Calle Pachuca N° 189, Col. Condesa  
Demarcación Territorial Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06140  
Ciudad de México  
Tel: +(52 55) 5729 9100, Ext. 43244  
Correos electrónicos:  normasomc@economia.gob.mx  
 sofia.pacheco@economia.gob.mx  
 jose.ramosr@economia.gob.mx  
Texto disponible en:  
http://www.gob.mx/senasica   
 
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WT/REG 317/2  
 
17 March  2017 
(17-1511) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Regional Trade Agreements  Original: English  
 
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT  BETWEEN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATI ON AND AZERBAIJAN  
(GOODS ) 
QUESTIONS AND REPLIE S 
 The following communication, dated  14 March  2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegations of the Russian Federation  and Azerbaijan . 
 
__________ _____  
 
 
Question from the delegation of Japan  
 
1.1.  The Russian Federation is a member country of the Eurasian Economic Union. How 
does the bilateral agreement between the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan work 
under such circumstances?  Should it not be replace d by a possible FTA between the 
EAEU and Azerbaijan?  
According to the paragraph 1 of the Article 102 of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic 
Union on 29 May 2014: “…Member -States are eligible to grant tariff preferences in trade with third 
countries unilate rally based on international treaty of the Member -State with the third country 
concluded before 1 January 2015, or international treaty concluded by all Member -States. 
Member -States shall unify treaties based on which tariff preferences are granted”.  
 
There are bilateral FTAs between Azerbaijan and all countries of the EAEU, except Armenia.  
 
Currently, Azerbaijan is not considering conclusion of FTA with the EAEU.  
 
Question from the delegation of Ukraine  
 
1.2.  If there are no provisions on some aspects of trade  in the Agreement (such as tariff 
rate quotas, SPS, TBT, anti -dumping and countervailing measures, government 
procurement, intellectual property rights etc.), how do the parties of the Agreement 
regulate these spheres?  
The Parties of the Agreement regulate  abovementioned spheres according to the provisions 
of national legislation, as well as by different legislative documents in the framework of CIS.  
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