PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/SCM/Q2/IND/43  
 
13 July 2015  
(15-3590)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
 SUBSIDIES 
REPLIES TO FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS1 POSED BY THE UNITED STATES REGARDING THE  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION OF INDIA2  
The following communication, dated 10 July 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of India.  
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  Question 1 
 
Would India please provide a detailed explan ation as to why it does not view the 
following programmes to meet the Arti cle 25 notification requirements:  
 
1. Assistance from the National Fisher ies Development Board (NFDB)-Direct 
Transfers 
2. Subsidy in the form of Provision of Good s or Services for Development of Inland 
Fisheries and Aquaculture 
 Reply: 
 India would like to clarify that it does not deny the fact that any subsidy scheme which is specific, needs to be notified. India is in the process of compilation of the information and its analysis with 
reference to Article 25 notification requirement and will notify them, as appropriate. 
 Question 2 
 
Would India please give an estimated time frame of when it will provide the following 
information for those fishery-related pr ogammes contained in G/SCM/N/253/IND: 
 
1. Export Production-Capture Fisheries 
2. Export Production-Culture Fisheries 
3. Induction of New Technology, Moderniz ation or Processing Facilities and 
Development of Infrastructure  Facilities Market Promotion 
 
 The government agency which administers the programmes;  
 A clarification of the nature of the su bsidies and how they are provided to 
recipients ( i.e., as a grant, loan or other form of subsidy); 
 An explanation of whether the financial assistance is being provided directly 
to individuals and/or commercial entities; and 
 An explanation of whether the financial assistance is provided to only those 
fisheries which export their production.  
 
                                               
1 G/SCM/Q2/IND/35; G/SCM/Q2/IND/40; G/SCM/Q2/IND/41.   
2 G/SCM/N/253/IND. G/SCM/Q2/IND/43 
 
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  Reply: 
 
The required information sought in the above question are indicated below in seriatim:  
I. The Government agency administering these programmes is Marine Products Export 
Development Authority (MPEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. 
II. The assistance is provided on reimbursement basis. 
III. Assistance is provided to all eligible applicants  irrespective of its status as individual and/or 
commercial entities. 
IV. Assistance under various schemes is given to those fisheries which could also contribute to 
export production.  
 Question 3 
 
Would India please provide an estimated time  frame for when it will submit a 2013 new 
and full subsidy notification which notifies  programmes other than those related to 
fisheries.  
 Reply: 
 
India has notified and updated some of the new an d full subsidies such as the preferential tax 
programmes. It is in the process of finalisation of some of other subsidy programs and would notify them to the WTO subsequently. 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/KWT/469  
 
31 January 2019  
(19-0560) 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: THE STATE OF KUWAIT   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Kuwait Standards & Metrology Department (KOWSMD)  
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:   
Public Authority for Industry ( PAI )  
P.O. BOX: 4690, Safat  
13047 Kuwait  
Tel.: +965 253 02 630  
Fax: +965 253 02 625  
E-mail: Enquiry_ point@pai.gov.kw   
Website: http://www.pai.gov.kw   
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): All 
products fall under scope of KWS IEC 61558 -1:2019; Safety of transformers, reactors, 
power supply units and co mbinations thereof - Part 1: General requirements and tests; 
Transformers. Reactors (ICS:29.180)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Safety of 
transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - Part 1: General 
requirements and tests (556 page(s), in English)    
6. Description of content: Contains both the official IEC International Standard and its 
Redline version. The Redline version is not an official document, it is available in English 
only and provides you with a quick and easy way to compare all the changes between the 
official IEC Standard and its previous edition.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Protection of human health or safety  
8. Relevant documents:   
• IEC 61558 -1:2017 RLV  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 180 days from date of publication of approved version by 
Kuwait ministry of commerce and industry  
Proposed date of entry into force: 180 days from date of publication of approved 
version by Kuwait ministry of commerce and industry  G/TBT/N/KWT/469  
 
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  10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email  and website addresses, if available, of other body:   
Public Authority for Industry ( PAI )  
P.O. BOX: 4690, Safat  
13047 Kuwait  
Tel.: +965 253 02 630  
Fax: +965 253 02 625  
E-mail: Enquiry_point@pai.gov.kw   
Website: http://www.pai.gov.kw
G/TBT/W/448  
17 mars 2017 
(17-1520) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  NORMES ET RÉGLEMENTATIONS: MESURER LE LIEN  
AVEC LE COMMERCE DE S MARCHANDISES  
COMMUNICATION PRÉSENTÉE PAR LES ÉTATS -UNIS 
La communication ci -après, datée du  15 mars 2017, est distribuée à la demande  de la délégation  
des États-Unis. 
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1.  À la réunion du Comité OTC  qui se tiendra  les 29 et 3 0 mars 2017, les États-Unis aborderont  la 
question  suivante  au titre du point 2  D) de l'ordre du jour  (Autres questions relatives à la mise en 
œuvre et à l'administration de l' Accord):  
 États-Unis: "Normes et rég lementations : mesurer le lien avec le commerce de s 
marchandises".  
2.  Afin d'encourager la discussion sur les  expériences d'autres pays, les États -Unis feront  une 
présentation sur un document  récent  de Jeff Okun -Kozlowicki, économiste au Département du 
commerc e des États -Unis, intitulé  "Normes et réglementations : mesurer le lien avec le commerce 
des marchandises".  
3.  M. Okun-Kozlowicki présentera son document de juin 2016, dans lequel il analys e les 
notifications des M embres de l'OMC au Comité OTC  de janvier  2006 à la mi-août 2015 dans le but 
d'évaluer  l'importance  du lien entre les règlements techniques et les exportations . Le document 
explique  que les règlements techniques  figurant  dans les notifications peuvent être associés  à 
environ 93 % des exportations mondia les de marchandise s en 2014 , ce qui représente 
15 600 milliards de dollars . 
4.  Afin de vérifier la solidité des principales hypothèse s, le d ocument analyse  aussi des données 
sur les mesures liées aux OTC, recueillies par la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le  commerce et 
le développement (CNUCED), données qui diff èrent à plusieurs égards importants  des notifications 
OTC. Le document  exam ine aussi les principaux Membres de l'OMC selon le  nombre de 
notifications présentées ainsi que les secteurs dont les produit s étaient les plus fréquemment visés 
par des mesures notifiées . Le document est disponible à l'adresse suivante: 
http://www.trade.gov/td/osip/ . 
 
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G/AG/N/CRI/56  
22 March  2017 
(17-1579) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Agriculture  Original:  Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 21 March 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Costa Rica . The notification concerns export subsidy commitments ( Table ES:1) for 
the year  2016 . 
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Please be advised that Co sta Rica granted no agricultural export subsidies in 2016.  
 
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中华人民共和国国家标准
GB 23489—xxxx
 
食品安全 国家标准  
食品添加剂  大茴香脑  
（送审稿） 
 
中 华 人 民 共 和 国 
国家卫生和计划生育委员 会  发布 
 201x-xx-xx发布  201x-xx-xx实施GB 2348 9—xxxx  
 前    言 
本标准代替 GB 2348 9—2009《食品添加剂  大茴香脑 (天然 )》 。 
本标准与 GB 23489—2009相比，主要变化如下 ： 
——标准名称由 《食品添加剂  大茴香脑 (天然 )》改为《食品添加剂  大茴香脑 》。 GB 2348 9—xxxx  
1 食品安全国家标准  
食品添加剂  大茴香脑  
1 范围 
本标准适用于 以八角茴香油 为原料，通过高效分馏法 和/或冷冻结晶法 制得的食品添加剂 大茴香
脑。 
2 化学名称 、分子式、结构式和相对分子质量  
2.1  化学名称  
反式对丙烯基苯甲醚   
2.2  分子式 
C10H12O 
2.3  结构式 
H3CO 
2.4  相对分子质量  
148.21 (按2007年国际相对原子 质量 ) 
3 技术要求 
3.1  感官要求 
感官要求 应符合表 1的规定。 
表1  感官要求 
项     目 要    求 检验方法 
色泽 白色至浅黄色或无色至浅黄色  将试样置于 一洁净白纸上或 比色管内 ，用目测法观察  
状态 凝固体或液体  
香气 具有八角茴香样香气  GB/T 14454.2  
3.2  理化指标 
理化指标 应符合表 2的规定。 
 
 
 GB 2348 9—xxxx  
2 表2  理化指标  
项     目 指    标 检验方法  
溶解度(25 ℃)  1 mL或1 g试样全溶于 3 mL 90%( 体积分数 )乙醇中  GB/T 14455.3  
反式大茴香脑 含量 (w)/%         ≥ 99.0 附录 A 
顺式大茴香脑 含量 (w)/%         ≤ 0.2 附录 A 
折光指数 (25 ℃) 1.5570～1.5620  GB/T 14454.4  
相对密度 (25 ℃/25 ℃) 0.983～0.988  GB/T 11540  
重金属 (以Pb计)/(mg/ kg)        ≤ 10 GB/T 5009.74  GB 2348 9—xxxx  
3 附录A 
反式大茴香脑和 顺式大茴香脑 含量的测定  
A.1  仪器和设备  
A.1.1 色谱仪：按GB/T 11538 —2006中第 5章的规定 。 
A.1.2 柱：毛细管柱 。 
A.1.3 检测器：氢火焰离子化检测器 。 
A.2 测定方法  
面积归一化法 ：按GB/T 11538 —2006中10.4测定含量 。 
A.3 重复性及结果表示  
按GB/T 11538 —2006中11.4规定进行 ，应符合要求 。 
食品添加剂 大茴香脑 气相色谱图 (面积归一化法 )参见附录 B。 GB 2348 9—xxxx  
4 附录B 
食品添加剂 大茴香脑 气相色谱图  
(面积归一化法 ) 
B.1  食品添加剂 大茴香脑 气相色谱图  
食品添加剂 大茴香脑 气相色谱图 见图 B.1。 
 
说明： 
1——顺式大茴香脑 ； 
2——反式大茴香脑 。 
图 B.1  食品添加剂 大茴香脑 气相色谱图  
B.2 操作条件  
B.2.1  柱：毛细管柱 ，长30 m，内径0.25 mm。 
B.2.2  固定相：聚乙二醇 。 
B.2.3  膜厚：0.25 μm。 
B.2.4  色谱炉温度 ：170 ℃恒温。 
B.2.5  进样口温度 ：210 ℃。 
B.2.6  检测器温度 ：260 ℃。 
B.2.7  检测器：氢火焰离子化检测器 。 
B.2.8  载气：氮气。 
B.2.9  柱前压：60 kPa。 
B.2.10  进样量：0.1 μL。 
B.2.11  分流比：100:1。
G/TBT/N/RWA/21/Add.1
16 septembre 2014
(14-5176)  Page: 1/1
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, datée du 15 septembre 2014, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation du Rwanda. 
 
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 L'objet du présent addendum est d'informer les Membres au sujet des changements intéressant les 
normes obligatoires pour les boissons alcooliques notifiées au moyen du document 
G/TBT/N/RWA/21. Ces changements consistent dans l'établissement de nouvelles exigences en 
matière de qualité et exigences relatives aux matériaux d'emballage pour les boissons alcooliques, auxquelles il doit être satisfait aux fins de l'amélioration de la qualité de ces produits et de la 
protection de la santé des personnes ainsi que de l'environnement. Les observations seront 
acceptées jusqu'au 30 octobre 2014.  
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/rwa/14_4082_00_e.pdf 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/rwa/14_4082_01_e.pdf 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/rwa/14_4082_02_e.pdf 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/rwa/14_4082_03_e.pdf 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/rwa/14_4082_04_e.pdf 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/tbt/rwa/14_4082_05_e.pdf 
  
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G/TBT/N/ARG/68/Add.2  
 
6 de julio de 2018  
(18-4250) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 3 de julio de 2018, se distribuye a petición de la delegación de 
Argentina . 
 
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Vehículos automotores  
Se comunica que por Resolución N° 385/2018 del Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable 
se modifica la Resolución ex SAyDS N° 1270/2002 (G/TBT/N/ARG /68 y Add.1) y la Resolución 
ex SAyDS N° 35/2009 (G/TBT/N/ARG/193/Add.2) con relación a la Certificación  de Emisiones 
Contaminantes Gaseosas.  
Versiones consolidadas de las resoluciones que se modifican:  
Resolución ex SAyDS N° 1270/2002  
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/80000 -84999/80198/texact.htm  
Resolución ex SAyDS N° 35/2009  
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInterne t/anexos/150000 -154999/151602/texact.htm  
Punto Focal de la Republica Argentina  
Dirección de Políticas de Comercio Interior y Competencia  
Avda. Julio A. Roca 651 Piso 4° Sector 23A (C1067ABB)  
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires  
E-mail: focalotc@mecon.gob.ar  
Sitio Web: http://www.puntofocal.gob.ar/  
Texto disponible:  
http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/registro_arg03.php  
http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/form ularios/registro_arg05.php  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/ARG/18_3440_00_s.pdf  
 
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1 附件  
農藥殘留容許量標準第三條附表一修正 案 
(僅修訂部分 ) 
第三條附表一   農藥殘留容許量標準表  
國際普通名稱  普通名稱  作物類別  容許量  
(ppm)  備註  
Endosulfan  安殺番  小葉菜類  1.0 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  包葉菜類  1.0 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  杏 0.02 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  桃 0.5 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  馬鈴薯  0.2 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  乾豆類  0.5 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  梅 0.5 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  梨 0.5 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  萊豆  0.2 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  菜豆  0.2 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  葡萄  0.4 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  蘋果  0.5 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  櫻桃  0.5 殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  其他 (蔬果類 )* 0.01*  殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  其他 (穀類 )* 0.04*  殺蟲劑  
Endosulfan  安殺番  其他 (茶類 )* 0.1* 殺蟲劑  
 
  
 2  
附件  
動物產品中農藥殘留容許量標準第三條修正案  
(僅修訂部分 ) 
第三條  
國際普通名稱  普通名稱  殘留部位  動物種類  殘留容許量 (ppm)  備註  
Endosulfan  安殺番  肌肉  畜 0.1（脂肪基準）   
  乳  0.004  F
G/SG/N/7/COL/1/Suppl.1  
G/SG/N/11/COL/1/Suppl.1  
12 November 2013  
(13-6265)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Safeguards  Original: Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 12.4 OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS 
BEFORE TAKING A PROVISIONAL SAFEGUARD MEASURE 
REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 6 
 
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 9, FOOTNOTE 2, 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS 
COLOMBIA  
(Steel Wire Rod) 
Supplement 
The following communication, dated 8 November 2013,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Colombia. 
 
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 Colombia hereby notifies the Committee on Safeguards that the customs duty of 21.29% 
envisaged as a provisional safeguard measure on imports of steel wire rod, which was notified in 
WTO document G/SG/N/7/COL/1-G/SG/N/11/C OL/1, was adopted by Decree No. 2213 
of 8 October 2013 and entered into effect on 9 October 2013.
1 
 
The initiation of this investigation was notified in document G/SG/N/6/COL/4 of 26 July 2013. 
 
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1 Decree No. 2213 of 2013 was published in Official Journal ( Diario Oficial ) No. 48.938 
of 9 October 2013. Available at: http://www.imprenta.gov.co .
RESTRICTED  
  
G/MA/TAR/RS/431  
15 avril 2016 
(16-2147) Page: 1/39 
Comité de l'accès aux marchés  Original:  espagnol  
 
  RECTIFICATION ET MOD IFICATION DES LISTES  
LISTE LXXVI  – COLOMBIE  
La communication ci -après, datée du 11 avril 2016, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
de la Colombie . 
 
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Conformément au paragraphe 3 de la Décision du 2 6 mars 1980 ( IBDD, S27/2 6), le gouvernement 
de la Colombie  a l'honneur de  présent er les modification s projetées de la Liste LXXVI , qui sont 
nécessaires pour appliquer  les concessions tarifaires résultant de sa participation à la "Déclaration 
sur l'expansion du commerce  des produits des technologies de l'information " (WT/L/956).  
À cette fin , une copie de la liste de la Colombie  relative à l'expansion de l'ATI, qui a été approuvée 
au niveau plurilatéral le 3 décembre  2015, est communiquée ci -joint.1 
Les m odifications de l a Liste LXXVI  – Colombie  entreront en vigueur une fois que le gouvernement 
colombien  aura présenté une notification confirmant l'achèvement des procédures internes.  
 
_______________  
 
 
Si aucune objection n'est notifiée au Secrétariat dans un délai de trois  mois à compter de la date 
du présent document, les rectifications et modifications apportées à la Liste LXXVI  – Colombie  
seront considérées comme approuvées et seront formellement certifiées.  
                                                
1 En espagnol uniqu ement.  G/MA/TAR/RS/431  
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  PP 3 - 39 Offset  (fichier Excel ci -joint).
S/C/N/677  
14 janvier 2013  
 
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Conseil du commerce des services Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION AU TITRE DE L'AR TICLE III:3 DE L'ACCORD GÉNÉRAL 
SUR LE COMMERCE DES SERVICES 
 La notification ci-après de la délégation du  Lesotho, datée du 4 janvier 2013, est distribuée 
aux membres du Conseil du commerce des services. 
 
_______________ 
 
 
1   MEMBRE NOTIFIANT 
Lesotho 
 
2   NOTIFICATION AU TITRE DE L'ARTICLE 
Article III de l'Accord général sur le commerce des services 
 
3   DATE D'ENTRÉE EN VIGUEUR 
30 décembre 1997 
 
3.1   Durée 
Indéterminée 
 
4   ORGANISME RESPONSABLE DE L'APPLICATION DE LA MESURE 
Ministère du tourisme, de l'environnement et de la culture 
 
5   DESCRIPTION DE LA MESURE 
La mesure est utilisée pour la réglementation des entreprises exerçant des activités 
d'hébergement, de restauration et d'autres entreprises de tourisme et porte sur des questions connexes. 
 
6   MEMBRES SPÉCIFIQUEMENT AFFECTÉS, LE CAS ÉCHÉANT 
Aucun 
 
7   LE TEXTE PEUT ÊTRE OBTENU AUPRÈS DE 
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment 
8
th Floor Post Office Building 
Maseru 100 Lesotho  
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G/TBT/N/USA/1154  
 
23 June 2016  
(16-3395)  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):   
2. Agency responsible: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [1170] 
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 [X], 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): Fibreglass materials 
VOC emissions. Air quality (ICS: 13.040), Shipbuilding and marine structures in general 
(ICS: 47.020) 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document: Approval and 
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Control of Volatile Organic 
Compound Emissions From Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials (3 pages, in English)  
6. Description of content: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve a revision to the Pennsylvania state implementation plan (SIP) submitted by the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This SIP revision pertains to Pennsylvania's regulation for 
fiberglass boat manufacturing materials found in section 129.74 of the Pennsylvania Code. 
This regulation meets the requirement to adopt reasonably available control technology (RACT) for sources covered by EPA's control techniques guidelines (CTG) standards for fiberglass boat manufacturing materials. EPA is, therefore, proposing approval of the 
revision to the Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act 
(CAA).  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Protection of the environment  
8. Relevant documents:  81 Federal Register (FR) 31885, 20 May2016; Title 40 Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 52. Will appear in the Federal Register when adopted  
9. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined 
Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined   
10. Final date for comments: 20 June 2016 
11. Texts available from: Nati onal 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_2361_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/USA/621/Add.2
8 December 2014 
(14-7133)  Page: 1/1
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 5 December 2014,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America. 
 
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TITLE: Food Labeling; Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail 
Food Establishments 
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS 
ACTION: Final rule 
SUMMARY: To implement the nutrition labeling provis ions of the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act of 2010 (Affordable Care Act or ACA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is 
requiring disclosure of certain nutrition information for standard menu items in certain restaurants 
and retail food establishments. The ACA, in part , amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (the FD&C Act), among other things, to require restaurants and similar retail food 
establishments that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations doing business under the same 
name and offering for sale substantially the same menu items to provide calorie and other nutrition information for standard menu items, including food on display and self-service food. Under provisions of the ACA, restaurants and similar retail food establishments not otherwise 
covered by the law may elect to become subject to these Federal requirements by registering 
every other year with FDA. Providing accurate, clear, and consistent nutrition information, including the calorie content of foods, in restaurants and similar retail food establishments will 
make such nutrition information available to consumers in a direct and accessible manner to 
enable consumers to make informed  and healthful dietary choices. 
DATES: Effective date: 1 December 2015. 
Compliance date: Covered establishments must comply with the rule by 1 December 2015. See 
section XXIII for more information on the effective and compliance dates. 
Comment Date: Submit comments on information collection issues under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 by 31 December 2014 (see section XXVI, the "Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995" 
section of this document).  
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2014-12-01/html/2014-27833.htm  
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2014-12-01/pdf/ 2014-27833.pdf   
 
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G/SPS/N/BRA/948/Add.1
21 de octubre de 2014
(14-6056)  Página: 1/2
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias  Original: inglés
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN 
Addendum 
La siguiente comunicación, recibida el 15 de octu bre de 2014, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación del Brasil. 
 
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 Proyecto de Resolución relativa al ingrediente activo tebuconazol de la monografía de ingredientes 
activos para uso en plaguicidas, productos de limpieza para uso doméstico y protectores de la 
madera: Resolución RE N° 165 de 29 de agosto de 2003, publicada en el Diario Oficial del Brasil, 
de 2 de septiembre de 2003 
Se incluye la aplicación foliar (LMR 0,2 mg/kg, período de seguridad: 90 días) y en riego por 
surcos en cultivos de caña de azúcar.  
En complemento de la información recogida en el documento TN/AG/GEN/34 aprobado por el 
Subcomité sobre el Algodón del Comité de Agricult ura en sesión extraordinaria, se señala que el 
ingrediente activo tebuconazol puede aplicarse al algodón en aplicación foliar (0,1 mg/kg, período 
de seguridad: 30 días). 
Este addendum se refiere a: 
[ ] la modificación de la fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones 
[ ] la notificación de la adopción, publicación o entrada en vigor del reglamento 
[X] la modificación del contenido y/o ámbito de aplicación de un proyecto de 
reglamento previamente notificado 
[ ] el retiro del reglamento propuesto 
[ ] 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 notifi cada en cuanto a los productos abarcados 
y/o los Miembros a los que puede afectar, de berá preverse un nuevo  plazo para recibir 
observaciones, normalmente de 60 días natura les como mínimo. En otros casos, como el 
aplazamiento de la fecha límite anunciada inicialmente para 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) :  
Organismo o autoridad encargado de tramitar las observaciones: [ ] Organismo nacional 
encargado de la notificación, [X] Servicio na cional de información. Dirección, número de 
fax y dirección de correo electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución: 
Ana Paula S. J. da Silveira e Silva 
Teléfono: +(55 61) 3462 5402/5404/5406 Correo electrónico: rel@anvisa.gov.br G/SPS/N/BRA/948/Add.1 
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Texto(s) disponible(s) en: [ ] Organismo na cional encargado de la notificación, [X] 
Servicio nacional de información. Dire cción, número de fax y dirección de correo 
electrónico (en su caso) de otra institución: 
Ana Paula S. J. da Silveira e Silva 
Teléfono: +(55 61) 3462 5402/5404/5406 Correo electrónico: rel@anvisa.gov.br  
 
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G/TBT/N/SVN/100  
 
21 October 2016  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original : English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member : SLOVENIA   
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) : 
2. Agency responsible:  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry an d Food  
Dunajska 22  
1000 Ljubljana  
Tel.: 01/478 93 11  
Fax.: 01/478 91 55  
E-mail: Alenka Poljanšek : apoljansek@gov.si   
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, ot herwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable) : ICS: 67.220  
5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document : Rules on the 
quality of edible salt (4 pages, in Slovenian)  
6. Description of con tent: Rules prescribe the conditions of quality, labelling and 
determining of conformity, which shall be met in the production and trade of salt for food 
and food production.  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where 
applic able: Consumer protect ion 
8. Relevant documents : Agriculture Act (OJRS, no. 45/08, 57/12, 90/12 – ZdZPVHVVR, 
26/14 in 32/15)  
9. Proposed date of adoption : 1 January 2017  
Proposed date of entry into force : 15 January 2017  
10. Final date for comments : 14 December 2016  
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:  
National Enquiry Point  
Slovenian Institute for Standardization  – SIST 
WTO TBT Enquiry Po int 
Šmartinska cesta 152  
SI 1000 Ljubljana – Slovenia  
E-mail: contact@sist.si
G/TBT/N/UGA/351  
 
13 August 2013  
(13-4320)  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 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):  Cosmetics 
toiletries (ICS 71.100.70). 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  
FDUS EAS 37-1:2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products - Part 1: List of substances 
prohibited in cosmetic products (14 pages, in English).     
6. Description of content:  This Final Draft Uganda Standard prescribes the chemical 
name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance is prohibited in the cosmetic products. This standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal 
products, medical devices or biocidal products.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of Human health or Safety. 
8. Relevant documents:   Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and 
of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    December 2013. Upon declaration as mandatory by the 
Minister for Trade, Industry and 
Cooperatives. 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification 
11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:   
http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2013/tbt/UGA/13_3196_00_e.pdf
GPA/137/Add.10  
2 mars 2018 
(18-1355) Page: 1/1 
Comité des marchés publics  Original:  anglais  
 
  
STATISTIQUES POUR 2 015 COMMUNIQUÉES AU TITRE  
DE L'ARTICLE XVI:4 DE L'AMP RÉVISÉ  
RAPPORT DU MONTÉNÉGRO1 
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 27 février 2018, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Monténégro.  
 
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Les statistiques du Monténégro pour 2015 peuvent être consultées via le lien suivant (et 
également à l'adresse http://portal.ujn.gov.me/delta2015/login.jsp ): 
 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/GPA/MNE/18_1202_00_e.xlsx . 
 
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1 En anglais seulement.
WT/DS291/37/Add.64  
 
14 de mayo de 2013  
(13-2502)  Página: 1/1  
  Original: inglés  
 
  COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS - MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN A LA APROBACIÓN 
Y COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS BIOTECNOLÓGICOS 
INFORME DE SITUACIÓN PRESENTADO POR LA UNIÓN EUROPEA 
Addendum 
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 13 de mayo de 2013, dirigida por la delegación de la 
Unión Europea al Presidente del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias, se distribuye de conformidad 
con el párrafo 6 del artículo 21 del ESD. 
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Informe de situación relativo a la aplicación de las recomendaciones y resoluciones 
del OSD con respecto a la diferencia Comunidades Europeas - Medidas que 
afectan a la aprobación y comercialización de productos biotecnológicos 
(WT/DS291) 
 Tras haber llegado a sendas soluciones mutuamente convenidas con la Argentina 
(documento  WT/DS293/41) y el Canadá (WT/DS292/40), la Unión Europea sigue dispuesta a 
continuar manteniendo conversaciones con los Estados Unidos con el objetivo de resolver esta diferencia y las cuestiones con ella relacionadas. 
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G/TBT/N/USA/1394/Add.1  
 
3 September 2018  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 3 September 2018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America .  
 
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TITLE: The Safer Affordable Fuel -Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021 -2026 
Passenger Cars and Light Trucks  
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA)  
ACTION: Announcement of publi c hearings  
SUMMARY: EPA and NHTSA are announcing public hearings to be held for the joint proposed "Safer 
Affordable Fuel -Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021 -2026 Passenger Cars and Light 
Trucks," (SAFE Vehicles Rule) issued on 2 August 201 8. NHTSA will also accept comment on 
NHTSA's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS), available on NHTSA's website at 
www.nhtsa.gov/corporate -average -fuel-economy/safe . Three hearin gs will be held, on 
24 September, 25 September, and 26 September 2018. The agencies will assume that all oral 
comments presented at the hearing are addressed to the joint proposed rules only, unless 
speakers specifically reference NHTSA's Draft EIS in oral  or written testimony.  
DATES: NHTSA and EPA will jointly hold three public hearings on the following dates: 
24 September 2018 in Fresno, California; 25 September 2018 in Dearborn, Michigan; and 
26 September 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The hearings wi ll start at 10 a.m. local time and 
continue until 5:00 p.m. or until everyone has had a chance to speak. If you would like to present 
oral testimony at one of these public hearings, please contact the person identified under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , at least ten days before the hearing.  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/USA/18_4704_00_e.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1085  
2 juin 2015  
(15-2868)  Page: 1/2  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre notifiant: CHINE 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics loca ux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):  
2. Organisme responsable: Standardization Administration of China  - SAC (Administration 
de la normalisation de la Chine) 
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax et les adresses 
de courrier électronique et de site Web,  le cas échéant) de l'organisme ou de 
l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des ob servations concernant la notification 
doivent être indiqués si cet organism e 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): Pompes submersibles pour puits profond (ICS 27.010; SH 8413) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié: National Standard of the 
P.R.C. - Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for 
Submersible Pumps for Deep Well  (Norme nationale de la République populaire de Chine - 
Valeurs minimales admissibles d'efficacité énergétique et degrés d'efficacité énergétique pour les pompes submersibles pour puits profond), 8 pages, en chinois 
6. Teneur: Le chapitre 6 de la norme notifiée est d'application obligatoire, les autres 
dispositions étant d'application recommandée. La partie obligatoire porte sur les valeurs 
minimales admissibles d'efficacité énergétique.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant: Économie d'énergie 
8. Documents pertinents: - 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption: 90 jours après distribution par le Secrétariat de l'OMC 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur: Six mois après adoption  
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations: 60 jours après distribution par le 
Secrétariat de l'OMC G/TBT/N/CHN/1085 
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  11. Entité auprès de laquelle les textes  peuvent être obtenus: point d'information 
national [X] ou adresse, numéros de téléph one et de fax et adresses de courrier 
électronique et de site Web, le  cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Ce nter of the People's Republic of China  
(Centre national de notification et d'information OMC sur les OTC de la République populaire de Chine) 
Téléphone:   +86 10 84603950 / 84603782 
Fax:    +86 10 84603811 Courrier électronique: tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2015/TBT/CHN/15_2132_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/USA/1077/Add.1  
 
16 March 2016  
(16-1543)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 15 March 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America. 
 
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 TITLE: 45-Day Express Terms for Proposed Building Standards of the Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development 
AGENCY: California Building Standard s Commission, State of California 
ACTION: Regarding Proposed Changes to California Plumbing Code California Code of Regulations, 
TITLE 24, PART 5, OSHPD EF 02/15 
SUMMARY: 45-Day Express Terms 
Chapter 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES AN D FIXTURE FITTINGS 
403.0 Water-Conservation Fixtures and Fittings. 
403.1 Flush Volumes. Flush volumes for low-consumption and water-saver water closets and 
urinals shall comply with applicable standards re ferenced in Table 1401.1 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] and 
Title 20, California Code of Regulations, Divisi on 2, Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 1605.3 (i). 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_1065_00_e.pdf   
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G/SPS/N/MLI/20  
9 August 2013  
(13-4265)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: French  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
1. Notifying Member: MALI 
If applicable, name of local government involved:  
2. Agency responsible: Direction Nationale des Services Vétérinaires, Ministère de l'Elevage 
e t  d e  l a  P ê c h e  (National Veterinary Services Directorate, Ministry of Livestock and 
Fisheries) 
3. Products covered (provide tariff it em number(s) as specified in national 
schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS nu mbers should be provided in addition 
where applicable): Live animals and food products of animal origin (HS codes: 01 to 04)  
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected , to the extent relevant or practicable: 
[X] All trading partners  
[ ] Specific regions or countries:  
5. Title of the notified document: Loi n°022 du 31 mai 2001 régissant la répression des 
infractions à la police sanitaire des animaux sur le territoire de la République du Mali  (Law 
No. 022 of 31 May 2001 on penalties for animal health code infringements in the Republic 
of Mali) Language(s): French Number of pages: 4 
6. Description of content: Provisions on penalties for animal health code infringements in 
the Republic of Mali. 
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 international st andard? If so, identify the standard: 
[ ] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g. title or serial number of Codex 
standard or related text) 
[X] World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g. Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter number) 
 OIE Guidelines on Veterinary Legislation 
 Terrestrial Animal Code 
[ ] 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:  G/SPS/N/MLI/20 
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  9. Relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:  
10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) : Adopted on 31 May 2001. 
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) : Undetermined  
11. Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Si x months from date of publication, and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) : In force since 31 May 2001. 
[ ] Trade facilitating measure  
12. Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days  from the date of circulation of the 
notification and/or (dd/mm/yy) : Not applicable  
Agency or authority designated to hand le comments: [ ] National Notification 
Authority, [ ] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if 
available) of other body:  
13. Texts available from: [X] National Noti fication Authority, [X] National Enquiry 
Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if availabl e) of other body: 
Direction Nationale des Services Vétérinaires au Ministère de l'Elevage et de la Pêche 
Avenue de la Nation, porte 631, BP 220 Bamako 03 Tel.: +(223) 20 22 20 23/+(223) 20 22 61 93 
Fax: +(223) 20 22 52 29/+(223) 20 22 20 23
G/TBT/N/RWA/138  
 
18 April 2018  
(18-2382) 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: RWANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
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:   
Rwanda Standards Board  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw   
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
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): Processes 
in the food industry (ICS 67.020).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: 
DEAS  456: 2018,Organic production standard (62 page(s), in English)   
6. Description of content: This Draft East African Standard provides requirements for 
organic productio n. It covers plant production, animal husbandry, aquaculture, sustainable 
fisheries, bee -keeping, the harvesting of wild products, and the processing and labelling of 
the products therefrom. It does not cover procedures for verification such as inspection or 
certification of products.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Protection of animal or plant life or health; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:  List of natural substances which shall not be used in organic plant 
production. This list, which is informative, contains natural substances which may not be 
used in organic production according to this standard.   
9. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force: To be  determined  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/RWA/138  
 
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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:   
KK 15 Rd, 49  
Toll Free: 3250  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/RWA/18_2068_00_e.pdf
G/TBT/N/ARE/193  
24 février 2014  
(14-1119)  Page: 1/2  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre notifiant: ÉMIRATS ARABES UNIS 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics loca ux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology  
(Autorité de la normalisation et de la métrologie des Émirats) 
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numér os de téléphone et de fax et les 
adresses de courrier électronique et de si te Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme 
ou de l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des observations concernant la 
notification doivent être indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent 
de l'organisme susmentionné:  
P O Box: 2166 
Abou Dhabi 
Émirats arabes unis Téléphone: (+971) 2 403 2613 
Fax: (+971) 2 671 0999 
Courrier électronique: esma@esma.ae  
Site Web: http://www.esma.ae/   
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 65.160  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié: UAE GCC Draft of Technical 
Regulation for permissible and impermissible tobacco additives  (Projet de règlement 
technique des Émirats arabes unis et du CCG concernant les additifs du tabac autorisés et 
interdits), 9 pages en arabe, 7 pages en anglais 
6. Teneur: Le projet de règlement technique notifi é énonce les exigences de base et les 
normes descriptives applicables aux substances autorisées et interdites qui sont ajoutées aux produits du tabac fumés directement ou indirectement.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant: Maintien de la qualité du produit; protection du consommateur 
8. Documents pertinents: -  
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption: 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:   À déterminer À déterminer 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations: 60 jours à compter de la date de 
notification  G/TBT/N/ARE/193 
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  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:  
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology  - ESMA (Autorité de la 
normalisation et de la métrologie des Émirats) UAE TBT Enquiry Point  (Point d'information OTC des É.A.U.) 
Téléphone: (+971) 2 403 2657 
Fax: (+971) 2 671 5999 Courrier électronique: uaetbt@esma.ae  
Site Web: http://www.esma.ae/
G/TBT/N/USA/1182  
19 de agosto  de 2016 
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Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:  inglés 
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.  
 
1. Miembro que notifica : ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable : Administración de Productos Alimenticios y Farmacéuticos 
(FDA), Departamento de Sanidad y Servicios Sociales (HHS) (1200)  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso) de l 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) : dispositivos de neurología . Equipo médico (ICS : 11.040)  
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notifi cado : Medical Devices ; 
Neurological Devices ; Classification of the Thermal System for Insomnia  (Equipo médico . 
Dispositivos de neurología . Clasificación del sistema para el tratamiento del insomnio  por 
control de la temperatura ). Documento en inglés (3 pág inas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : la Administración de Productos Alimenticios y Farmacéuticos 
(FDA) establece que el sistema para el tratamiento del insomnio  por control de la 
temperatura  es un dispositivo Clase II (sujeto a controles especiales) . En el documento se 
especifican los controles especiales aplicables, que figurarán en las disposiciones 
codificadas para la clasificación del sistema para el tratamiento del insomnio  por control de 
la temperatura . La FDA clasifica este dispositivo en la Clase II (controles especiales) a fin 
de ofrecer garantías razonables de seguridad y eficacia.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes : velar por la salud y la seguridad de las personas  
8. Documentos perti nentes : Federal Register (FR), volumen 81, página 44771, de 11 de 
julio de 2016; T ítulo 21 de la parte 882 del Código de Reglamentos Federales (CFR).  
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : 13 de mayo de 2016  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : 11 de julio de 2016  
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : no procede  
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 insti tución:  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_3395_00_e.pdf