PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/SPS/N/USA/2890/Add.1  
 
14 September 2017  
(17-4857) Page: 1/2 
Committee on  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 13 September 2017, is being circulated at the request 
of the Delegation of the United States of America . 
 
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Final Rule: Importation of Fresh Persimmon With Calyxes From Japan Into the United States 
(Docket # APHIS -2015-0098-0009) 
The Animal and Plant Health Inpsection Service is amending the regulations concerning the 
importation of fruits and vegetables to a llow the importation of fresh persimmon with calyxes from 
Japan into the United States. As a condition of entry, the persimmon must be produced in 
accordance with a systems approach that includes requirements for orchard certification, orchard 
pest control , post -harvest safeguards, fruit culling, traceback, and sampling. The persimmons will 
also have to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration stating 
that they were produced under, and meet all the components of, the agre ed upon systems 
approach and were inspected and found to be free of quarantine pests. This action will allow the 
importation of fresh persimmons with calyxes from Japan while continuing to protect against the 
introduction of plant pests into the United Sta tes. 
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=APHIS -2015-0098-0009 
Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 175 Tuesday, 12 September 2017, pages 42727 -42729.  
This addendum concerns a:  
[ ] Modification of final date for comments  
[X] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation  
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation  
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation  
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force  
[ ] Other:  
Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified 
measure in terms of products and/or potentially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, normally of at least 60 calendar days. Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of originally announced final date for comments, 
the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) : Not applicable  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [  ] National Notification Authority, 
[ ] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of 
other body:  
Mr David Lamb, Senior Regulatory Policy Coordinator, Regulatory Policy and Coordination, PPQ, 
APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737 -1231; +(301) 851 2103   G/SPS/N/USA/2890/Add.1  
 
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  Text(s) available from: [  ] National Notifi cation Authority, [  ] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=APHIS -2015-0098-0009  
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G/TBT/N/KEN/781  
22 de enero  de 2019 
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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 : KENYA  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):   
2. Organismo responsable : Kenya Bureau of Standards  (KEBS) (Oficina de Normas de 
Kenya)  
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de fax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios web, en su caso) del organismo o 
autoridad encargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, 
en caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Teléfono : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 60 9660/609665  
Correo electrónico: info@kebs.org . Sitio web: http://www.kebs.org/  
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 
o en virtud de:  
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda ; en otro 
caso partida del arancel nacional . Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS) : Tejidos textiles (ICS : 59.080.30).  
5. Título, núme ro de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Proyecto de 
Norma de Kenya DKS 2858:2018, Sisal Industry - Code of Practice  (Industria del sisal . 
Código de prácticas) . Documento en inglés (23 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : En el código de pr ácticas notificado se especifican requisitos 
y recomendaciones basadas en las buenas prácticas para la producción, la elaboración de 
hoja de sisal, el almacenamiento, la inspección, la elaboración de la fibra de sisal, el 
transporte y la comercialización d el sisal.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los 
problemas urgentes : requisitos de calidad.  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  
1. Sisal Technical Handbook . 
2. Crops Act No 16 Production and Characterization of Kenyan Sisal.  
3. Asian Journal of Textile, 2 : 17-25 . 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : junio de 2019  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : fecha de adopción como norma obligatoria por 
el Secretario de Estado del Ministerio de Industria y Comercio Internacional  G/TBT/N/KEN/781  
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  10. Fecha límite p ara la presentación de observaciones : 28 de febrero de 2019  
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:  
Kenya  Bureau of Standards  (Oficina de Normas de Kenya)  
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point  (Servicio nacional de información OMC/OTC)  
P.O. Box: 54974-00200, Nairobi (Kenya)  
Teléfono : + (254) 020 605490, 605506/6948258  
Fax: + (254) 020 609660/609665  
Correo electrónico: info@kebs.org . Sitio web: http://www.kebs.org/  
https://member s.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/KEN/19_0380_00_e.pdf
WT/DS531/5  
 
16 October 2017  
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  Original: English  
 
 CANADA – MEASURES GOVERNING T HE SALE OF WINE IN G ROCERY  
STORES ( SECOND COMPLAINT ) 
REQUEST TO JOIN CONS ULTATIONS  
Communication from the European Union  
The following communication, dated 12 October 2017 , from the delegation of the European Union  
to the delegation of Canada , 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), the European Union (the EU) hereby notifies the Government of the United 
States, the Government of Canada, and the Dispute Settlement Body that, in the light of its 
substantial trade interest, it desi res to be joined in the consultations requested by the United 
States in a communication circulated to WTO Members on 2 October 2017 (WT/DS531/1; 
G/L/1186), entitled "Canada – Measures governing the sale of wine in grocery stores (second 
complaint)".  
The EU  notes that the request for consultations relates to measures maintained by the Canadian 
province of British Columbia governing the sale of wine in grocery stores. The EU is the first wine 
exporter to Canada. In the recent years, more than fifty per cent o f wine imported into Canada 
came from the EU. The measures maintained by the Canadian province of British Columbia 
regarding the sale of wine in grocery stores may have a substantial impact on the sale and 
consequently on the importation of EU wine into Br itish Columbia. The EU has, therefore, a 
substantial trade interest in these consultations.  
Earlier this year, when the United States and Canada held consultations over nearly identical 
matters, the EU also requested to be joined in those consultations, an d Canada accepted that 
request.  
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G/TBT/N/UGA/765  
 
3 October 2017  
(17-5292) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member: UGANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Uganda National Bureau of Standards  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [ X], 5.7.1 [  ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where appli cable): 
Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene (ICS 13.100).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: DUS 1820: 2017, 
Standard Guide for Consensus -based Process for an Occupational Safety and Health 
Standard that Includes an Occupational Exposure Guideline. (9 page(s), in English)    
6. Description of content: This draft guide presents a framework for a stakeholder -focused 
consensus -based decision -making process for occupational safety and health standard 
development activitie s that include adoption or development of occupational exposure 
guidelines (OEGs) as a part of Occupational Health and Safety standards.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Prevention of deceptive practice s and consumer protection; Protection of 
human health or safety; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:  Not applicable.   
9. Proposed date of adoption: December 2017  
Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Minister for  
Trade, Industry and Cooperatives  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from 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:
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G/TBT/N/ZAF/86/Rev.1  
 
14 January 2014  
(14-0175)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION 
Revision 
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. 
 
1. Notifying Member:  SOUTH AFRICA 
If applicable, name of local governme nt involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:   Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 
Name and address (including telephon e and fax numbers, e-mail and website 
addresses, if available) of  agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:    
Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance 
Department of Agriculture  
Private Bag X343 
Pretoria 0001 
Republic of South Africa,  
Tel: +27 12 319 6291,  Fax: +27 12 319 6055/6265  E-mail:  CarolineL@nda.agric.za  
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):   S o y a  
beans, whether or not broken. (HS 1201), FOOD TECHNOLOGY (ICS 67). 
5. Title, number of pages and language (s) of the notified document:  Regulations 
relating to the grading, packing and markin g of soya beans intended for sale in the 
Republic of South Africa (8 pages, in English). 
6. Description of content:  The proposed regulations cover the quality standards, 
containers, packing and marking requirements, sampling procedures, methods of 
inspection, determination of other substances, mass determination, determination of deviations, moisture content, determination of wet pods, other grains, defective soya 
beans, soiled beans, etc offences and penalties. 
7. Objective and rationale, including th e nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:   Consumer Information and Labelling; Protection of human health and safety. 
8. Relevant documents:   
- Government Notice R.225 of 6 March 2009, R493 of 8 May 2009 
- Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990). G/TBT/N/ZAF/86/Rev.1 
 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    2014 
2014 
10. Final date for comments:  31 December 2013 
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry po int [X], or address, telephone or fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site address,  if available of the other body:    
Ms Caroline Makobe  
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 
Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Private Bag X343 Pretoria 
0001 
Republic of South Africa,  Tel.:  +27 12 319 629
G/TBT/N/KWT/522  
11 mars 2019 
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Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6.  
 
1. Membre notifiant : ÉTAT DU KOWEÏT  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2  et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable : Kuwait Standards & Metrology Department  - KOWSMD 
(Département des normes et de la métrologie du Koweït)  
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de fax et les 
adresses de courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme 
ou de l'autorité désigné pour s'occuper des observations concernant la 
notification doivent être indiqu és si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent 
de l'organisme susmentionné:  
Public Authority for Industry - PAI (Office de l'industrie)  
P.O. BOX: 4690, Safat  
13047 Koweït  
Téléphone : +965 253 02 630  
Fax: +965 253 02 625  
Courrier électronique: mailto:Enquiry_point@pai.gov.kw  
Site Web: http://www.pai.gov.kw/  
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) : Tous les produits relevant du champ d'application de la Norme KWS IEC 
60034 -22:2019 (Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 22 : Génératrices à courant 
alternatif pour groupes électrogènes entraînés par un moteur à combustion interne) ; 
ICS 29.160.01  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié : Rotating electrical 
machines - Part 22 : AC generators for reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engine 
driven generating sets  (Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 22 : Génératrices à 
courant alternatif pour groupes électrogènes entraînés par un moteur à combustion 
interne) 
6. Teneur : La norme notifiée couvre les applications terrestres et marines des génératrices 
visées, mais exclut les groupes électrogènes utilisés à bord des aéronefs ou pour la 
propulsion de véhicules terrestres et de locomotives.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant : Protection de la santé ou de la sécurité des personnes  
8. Documents pertinents:  
• CEI 60034 -22:2009  G/TBT/N/KWT/522  
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  9. Date projetée pour l'adoption : 3 mars 2 019; 180 jours à compter de la date de 
publication de la version approuvée par le Ministère du commerce et de l'industrie du 
Koweït  
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur : 1er septembre 2 019 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations : 60 jours à compter de la date de 
notification  
11. Entité auprès de laquelle les textes peuvent être obtenus : point d'information 
national [ ] ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de fax et adresses de courrier 
électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
Public Authority for Industry (PAI)  
P.O. BOX: 4690, Safat  
13047 Koweït  
Téléphone : +965 253 02 630  
Fax: +965 253 02 625  
Courrier électronique: mailto:Enquiry_point@pai.gov.kw  
Site Web: http://www.pai.gov.kw/
G/TBT/N/ECU/177/Add.7  
1 October 2018  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 2 8 September 2 018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Ecuador . 
 
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By means of this Addendum No. 7, the Republic of Ecuador advises that Amendment No. 2 to 
Ecuadorian Standardization Institute Technical Regulation (RTE INEN) No. 136 (1R) "Motorcycles", 
notified in document G/TBT/N/ECU/177/Add.1 of 3 0 October 2 014, has bee n issued pursuant to 
Resolution No. 18 303 of 2 6 September 2 018 of the Under -Secretariat for the Quality System of the 
Ministry of Industry and Productivity,  and will enter into force on the date of its signature, without 
prejudice to its publication in th e Official Journal.  
Text available from : Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad  (Ministry of Industry and Productivity), 
Subsecretaría de la Calidad  (Under -Secretariat for Quality), Organismo Nacional encargado de la 
Notificación  (National Notification A uthority).  
Contact person : Eduardo Yépez  
Plataforma Financiera, Amazonas y Unión de Periodistas  
Quito, Ecuador  
Tel.: (+593 -2) 3948760, Ext. 2272  
Enquiry point: PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec /jcadena@mipro.gob.ec  
 
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G/TBT/N/ISR/678  
 
1° de mayo de 2013  
(13-2302)  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:  Servicio de informac ión OMC-OTC de Israel 
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:    
Servicio de informació n OMC-OTC de Israel  
Ministerio de Economía Teléfono:  + (972) 3 7347502 Fax:  + (972) 3 7347626 
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):  Cables para radiofrecuen cias (SA: 8544.20; ICS:  
29.060.20 y 33.120.20). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idio ma(s) del documento notificado: Radio frequency 
cables: Coaxial 75 Ω cable (1.0/4.6) copper clad inner conductor, foamed dielectric, the 
outer conductor of copper tape, a copper brai d screen, outer jacket capable to withstand 
ultra violet radiation  (Cables para radiofrecuencias - Cable coaxial de 75 Ω (1,0/4,6): 
conductor interior chapado de cobre, material dieléctrico alveolar, conductor exterior en cinta de cobre, blindaje trenzado de cobre y revestimiento resistente a la radiación 
ultravioleta). Documento en hebreo (13 páginas)     
6. Descripción del contenido: Las disposiciones obligatorias de la norma de Israel SI 1113, 
Parte 16, relativa a los cables de radiofrecuencias, serán voluntarias en adelante.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuan do proceda, la índole de los problemas 
urgentes:  Flexibilización de los obstáculos al comercio  
8. Documentos pertinentes:  Norma obligatoria SI 1113, parte 16 (agosto de 1989)   
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:   
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:    Por determinar 
En general, 60 días después de la publicación en el Boletín Oficial, sección Avisos del 
Gobierno 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones: 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación. G/TBT/N/ISR/678 
 
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  11. Textos disponibles en:  Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, 
números de teléfono y de fax, correo electrónico y dirección del sitio Web, en su caso, de otra institución: 
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmstamat/rsrc/tkina/SI1113Part16.pdf
G/SPS/GEN/1449  
 
2 October 2015  
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Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
JAMAICA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPORT 
OCTOBER 2015 SPS COMMITTEE MEETING - GENEVA 
COMMUNICATION FROM JAMAICA 
The following communication, received on 1 October 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Jamaica. 
 
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  1.  Jamaica wishes to thank IICA and the United States of America for facilitating a workshop titled 
"Requirements for exporting food to the United States Market - Focus on the Food Safety 
Modernization Act". This activity took place on 16-19 June 2015 and involved a two-day workshop 
and field visits. The workshop was a timely intervention as it twinned well with our local efforts at 
sensitizing Jamaica's farmers and exporters regarding good manufacturing practices and good 
agricultural practices. As we continue to prepare our exporting community for compliance with the various aspects of the US FSMA, we look forwar d to more collaborative efforts such as this. 
2.  Within this context, IICA and the USDA-FAS hosted the workshop in Kingston Jamaica, to 
continue strengthening the country's capacity to allow the exporting sector to face the challenges and opportunities tied to the FSMA regulatory framework in the best way possible. 
The Overall Objective 
3.  The overall objective was to strengthen the knowledge of the FSMA law and the proposed rules 
that are currently going through the approval proc ess, allowing the export sector to adequately 
respond to new demands and facilitating access to and a continued presence in the US market. 
4.  Over 120 representatives from the private and public sectors, producers, exporters and 
academia attended the two-day workshop, while a select group participated in facility assessments conducted on two pack-houses and two farms on 18 and 19 June, respectively. 
5.  Jamaica wishes to thank IICA and UDSA-F AS for partnering with us in this effort. 
 
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WT/DS553/3  
22 janvier  2019 
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CORÉE – RÉEXAMEN À L'EXTINCTION DES DROITS ANTIDUMPING  
APPLIQUÉS AUX BARRES EN ACIERS INOXYDABLES  
CONSTITUTION DU GROUPE SPÉCIAL ÉTABLI À LA DEMANDE DU JAPON  
Note du Secrétariat  
1. À sa réunion d u 29 octobre  2018, l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) a établi un 
groupe spécial comm e le Japon  l'avait demandé dans le documen t WT/DS 553/2, conformément à 
l'article 6 du Mémorandum d'accord sur les règles et procédures régissant le règle ment des 
différends  ("Mémorandum d'accord "). 
2. Le mandat du Groupe spécial est le suivant:  
Examiner, à la lumière des dispositions pertinentes des accords visés cités par les 
parties au différend, la question portée devant l'ORD par le Japon  dans le document 
WT/DS553/2; faire des constatations propres à aider l'ORD à formuler des 
recommandations ou à statuer sur la question, ainsi qu'il est prévu dans lesdits 
accords . 
3. Le 14 janvier  2019, le Japon  a demandé au Directeur général, en vertu de l'article 8:7 du 
Mémorandum d'accord, de déterminer la composition du Groupe spécial . L'article  8:7 est ainsi 
libellé:  
Si un accord sur la composition du groupe spécial n'intervient pas dans un délai de 
20 jours après la date d'établissement du groupe, le Directeur général, à la demande 
de l'une ou l'autre des parties et en consultation avec le Président de l'ORD et le 
Président du Comité ou Conseil compétent, déterminera la composition du groupe 
spécial en désignant les personnes qui lui paraissent les plu s indiquées, 
conformément aux règles ou procédures spéciales ou additionnelles pertinentes de 
l'accord visé ou des accords visés qui sont invoqués dans le différend, après avoir 
consulté les parties au différend . Le Président de l'ORD informera les Membres  de la 
composition du groupe spécial ainsi constitué au plus tard dix jours après la date à 
laquelle il aura reçu une telle demande.  
4. Le 21 janvier  2019, le Directeur général a donc donné au Groupe spécial la composition 
suivante:  
 Président:  Mme Elaine  Feldman  
 
 Membres:  Mme Ana Teresa Caetano  
   M. Justin Wickes  
 
5. La Chine ; les États-Unis; la Fédération de Russie ; l'Inde ; le Kazakhstan ; le Taipei chinois;  et 
l'Union européenne  ont réservé leur droit de participer  en tant que tierces parties  aux travaux du 
Groupe spécial.  
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G/TBT/N/ISR/682  
 
3 May 2013  
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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:  ISRAEL  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point 
Name and address (including telephon e and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above :   
Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  
Ministry of Economy 
Tel.:  + (972) 3 7347502 Fax:  + (972) 3 7347626 E-mail:  Yael.Friedgut@economy.gov.il  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:   
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  
Lighters (HS:  9613; ICS:  97.180). 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:  Lighters - Safety 
specifications (4 pages, in Hebrew).     
6. Description of content:  First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 1546. This 
amendment adds a new paragraph, 5.13 dealing with the safety requirements and the test 
methods for the lighters' child-resistance characteristics. The paragraph requires that 
compliance should be tested according to  the European Standa rd EN 13869: 2011.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Protection of human safety and lowering of trade barriers.  
8. Relevant documents:    
- Israel Mandatory Standard SI 1546 (February 2009); 
- European Standard EN 13869: 2 011 (Reference for test method); 
- International Standard ISO 9 994 - 4th Edition: 2005-09-01. 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined Generally 60 days after publication in the 
Official Gazette, Section of Government 
Notices 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from date of notification G/TBT/N/ISR/682 
 
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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:   
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmstamat/rsrc/tkina/SI1546Amd1.pdf
IP/N/1/KAZ/9  
IP/N/1/KAZ/O/6  
24 de marzo de 2016  
(16-1694)  Página: 1/2  
Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio  Original: inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN DE LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS DE CONFORMIDAD CON EL  
PÁRRAFO 2 DEL ARTÍCULO 63 DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC 
KAZAJSTÁN: LEY Nº 451-I DE LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN,  
DE 23 DE JULIO DE 1999 (ARTÍCULO 17) 
Miembro que 
presenta la notificación  K
AZAJSTÁN  
Información sobre el texto jurídico notificado 
Título Ley Nº 451-I de los Medios de Comunicación, de 23 de julio de 1999 
(artículo 17) 
Materia Derecho de autor y derechos conexos 
Naturaleza de la 
notificación  Principales leyes o reglamentos dedicados a la propiedad intelectual 
 Otras leyes o reglamentos 
Enlace al texto 
jurídico http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/IP/KAZ/16_1107_00_x.pdf  
Situación de 
la notificación  Primera notificación 
 Modificación o revisión del texto jurídico notificado 
 Sustitución o refundición del/de los texto(s) jurídico(s) notificado(s) 
Referencias de 
notificaciones anteriores No se aplica 
Breve descripción del texto jurídico notificado 
El texto prevé la protección de los derechos de propiedad intelectual, con inclusión del derecho de 
autor y los derechos conexos, por los medios de comunicación.  IP/N/1/KAZ/9 • IP/N/1/KAZ/O/6 
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  Idioma(s) del 
texto jurídico notificado Kazajo 
Fecha de 
adopción 23 de julio de 1999 (artículo 17) 
Entrada en vigor  
Información sobre la notificación 
Fecha de 
presentación de la notificación 10 de marzo de 2016  
Otra información  
Organismo 
o autoridad 
responsable Ministerio de Justicia de la República de Kazajstán
G/TFA/N/TON/2  
15 octobre  2018 
(18-6364) Page: 1/2 
Comité de la facilitation des échanges  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION AU TITRE DE L'ARTICLE 22:3  DE L'ACCORD  
SUR LA FACILITATION DES ÉCHANGES  
COMMUNICATION PRÉSENTÉE PAR LES TONGA  
La communication ci -après, datée du  11 octobre 2 018, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
des Tonga pour l'information des Membres . 
 
_______________  
 
 
Article 22, paragraph e 3 
 
Les points de contact du (des) services(s) chargé(s) de coordonner l'assistance et le 
soutien pour le renforcement des capacités  en matière de facilitation des échanges et d'en 
établir les priorités sont les suivants : 
 
Nom M. Heiloni Latu  
Titre Sous-Directeur général adjoint principal  – Douanes  
Type de contact  Fonctionnaire gouvernemental  chargé  de la coordination avec 
les donateurs  
Agence/ministère/autre  Ministère des impôts et des douanes  
Adresse Port Authority Building  
Nuku'alofa  
Royaume des Tonga  
Téléphone  +676 23651/+676 8787434  
Fax +676 22108  
Courriel  heilonil@customs.gov.to  
 
Nom Mme  Balwyn Fa'otusia  
Titre Directrice générale  
Type de contact  Fonctionnaire gouvernementale chargée de la coordination 
avec les donateurs  
Agence/ministère/autre  Ministère des finances et de la planification nationale  
Adress e St George Government Building,  
Nuku'alofa  
Royaume des Tonga  
Téléphone  +676 23066  
Fax +676 24040  
Courriel  bfaotusia@finance.gov.to  
 G/TFA/N/TON/2  
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  Nom M. Edgar Cocker  
Titre Directeur général  
Type de contact  Coordonnateur du Comité national de la facilitation des 
échanges  
Agence/ministère/autre  Minist ère du c ommerce, de la consommation , de l'innovation  
et du travail  
Adress e P.O. Box 110  
Nuku'alofa  
Royaume des Tonga  
Téléphone  +676 25003  
Fax +676 23887  
Courriel  edgarc047@yahoo.com  
 
Nom M. Kelemete Vahe  
Titre Directeur général  
Type de contact  Coordonnateur du Comité national de la facilitation des 
échanges  
Agence/ministère/autre  Ministère des impôts et des douanes  
Adress e Port Authority Building  
Hala Vuna  
Nuku'alofa  
Royaume des Tonga  
Téléphone  +676 26009  
Fax +676 22108  
Courriel  kelemetev@customs.gov.to  
 
Nom S.E. M me Titilupe Fanetupouvava'u TU'IVAKANO  
Titre Ambassadrice  
Type de contact  Représentante permanente désignée  
Agence/ministère/autre  Ambassade du Royaume des Tonga  
Adress e 36 Molyneux Street  
GB-London W1K 5BQ  
Téléphone  +44 207 724 5828  
Fax +44 207 723 9074  
Courriel  office@tongahighcom.co.uk  
 
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G/SCM/N/324/Rev.1  
 
6 February 2018  
(18-0815) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measures    
 
 
REPORTS UNDER ARTICL E 25.11 OF THE AGREE MENT  
(AUGUST  2017)  
NOTE BY THE SECRETAR IAT 
Revision  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Listed hereunder are the reports under Article 25.11 of the Agreement received during 
August  20171. These reports have been received from  Australia ; Canada ; Mexico ; and the 
United  States  and are available in the WTO Secretariat for inspection by government 
representatives2. 
 
Product   Country or  
 Customs territory  
REPORTING MEMBER: AUSTRALIA  
Aluminium extrusions   China  
  
Aluminium road wheels  China  
  
Deep drawn stainless steel sinks  China  
  
Grinding balls  China  
  
Hollow structural sections  China  
  
Hot rolled plate steel  China  
  
REPORTING MEMBER: CANADA  
Polyethylene terephthalate resin China  
India 
Oman  
Pakistan  
  
                                                
1 All notifications should be sent to the Central Registry of Notifications  at crn@wto.org  in PDF or 
Word  format  only. 
2 Interested delegations are requested to contact Judith McGrath or Nélida Varela, Office 2028,  
Tel.: 022 739 5326 / 5833.  This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and is without prejudice to the positions of 
Members or to their rights and obligations under the WTO  G/SCM/N/324/Rev.1  
 
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  Product   Country or  
 Customs territory  
REPORTING MEMBER:  MEXICO  
Dicloxacillin sodium  India 
  
REPORTING MEMBER: UNITED STATES   
Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not 
assembled into modules  
 China  
Pasta  Italy 
  
Ripe olives  Spain  
  
Steel concrete reinforcing bar  Turkey  
  
Sugar  Mexico  
  
 
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WT/DS404/11/Add.28  
 
10 October 2014  
(14-5770)  Page: 1/1  
  Original: English  
 
 UNITED STATES – ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES ON CERTAIN SHRIMP  
FROM VIET NAM 
STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES 
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 9 October 2014, from the delegation of the United States to 
the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU. 
 
_______________ 
  
Status Report Regarding Implementation of the 
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute 
United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp 
from Viet Nam  
(WT/DS404) 
 
 
The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on 
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes . 
 
On 2 September 2011, the Dispute Settlement Body ("DSB") adopted its recommendations and 
rulings in United States – Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam (WT/DS404). 
At the following DSB meeting, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to implement 
the recommendations and rulings of the DS B in connection with this matter.   
 On 14 February 2012, the US Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register, 
77 FR 8101, a modification to its procedures in order to implement DSB recommendations and 
rulings regarding the use of "zeroing" in anti-dumpi ng reviews. This modification addresses certain 
findings in this dispute.   
On 28 June 2012, the United States Trade Representative requested pursuant to section 129(b) of 
the Uruguay Round Agreements Act that the Depa rtment of Commerce take action necessary to 
implement the DSB recommendations and rulings in this dispute. 
 
The United States will continue to consult with interested parties as it works to address the recommendations and rulings of the DSB. 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/BRA/737/Add.1  
 
24 October 2018  
(18-6661) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 22 October 2018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Brazil .  
 
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This addendum aims to inform that the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply - MAPA 
incorporates a MERCOSUR Resolution establishing Technical Regulation on identity and minimum 
quality requirements for powdered milk, in respect of the public consultation notified un der the code 
G/TBT/N/BRA/737.  
This Technical Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication.  
The full text is available in Portuguese and can be downloaded at:  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=16/10/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=11&totalArquivos=78  
http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=16/10/2018&jornal=515&pagina
=12&totalArquivos=78  
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G/TBT/N/SAU/791  
12 novembre 2014  
(14-6618)  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: ROYAUME D'ARABIE SAOUDITE 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics loca ux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):   
2. Organisme responsable: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization  - SASO 
(Organisation saoudienne des normes, de la métrologie et de la qualité) 
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:  
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization  (Organisation saoudienne des 
normes, de la métrologie et de la qualité) 
P.O. BOX 3437 Riyadh 11471 Téléphone: +966(1)4520000 - poste (1378-1381-1383) 
Fax +966(1)4520193 
Courrier électronique: enquirypoint@saso.org.sa  
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 29.060.20 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié: The Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia/ Saudi Standards, Metrology and Qua lity Organization (SASO)/ Rubber Insulated 
Cables - Rated Voltages Up to and Including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements  
(Royaume d'Arabie saoudite/ Organisation saoudienne des normes, de la métrologie et de 
la qualité (SASO)/ Conducteurs et câbles isolés au caoutchouc - Tension assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V - Partie 1: Exigences générales), 49 pages, en anglais 
6. Teneur: Le texte réglementaire notifié énonce les exigences générales applicables aux 
conducteurs et câbles isolés au caoutchouc de tension assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V.  
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas 
échéant: Établissement des exigences générales applicables aux conducteurs et câbles 
isolés au caoutchouc de tension assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V 
8. Document pertinents: CEI 60245-1 éd 4.1 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption: 6 mois à compter de la date de distribution 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur: 6 mois à compter de la date de distribution   
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations: 60 jours à compter de la date de 
distribution G/TBT/N/SAU/791 
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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: 
enquirypoint@saso.org.sa 
http://www.saso.org.sa/
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S/L/424  
 
17 January 2019  
(19-0300) Page: 1/1 
Trade in Services  Original: English  
 
COMMUNICATION FROM T HE RUSSIAN FEDERATIO N  
NOTIFICATION OF OBJE CTION TO THE UNITED KINGDOM’S REQUEST FO R  
CERTIFICATION OF ITS  LIST OF ARTICLE II (MFN) EXEMPTIONS  
 
The following communication, dated 17 January 2019, from the delegation of the Russian 
Federation is being circulated to the Members of the WTO.  
 
_______________  
 
 
1.1.  By this notification the Russian Federation refers to document of 3 December 2018, which 
contains a draft List of Article II (MFN) Exemptions under the General Agreement on Trade in 
Services (GATS), submitted by the United Kingdom for certification pursuant to the Procedures for 
the Certification of Terminations, Reductions and Rectifications of Article II (MFN) Exemptions 
(S/L/106).  
1.2.  Please find below the element s of the S/C/W/ 381 giving rise to our objection  to the United 
Kingdom’s request for certification:  
• All sectors - principally construction and hotel and catering  
This exemption relates to Measures based on bilateral agreements between the UK and the 
European and Mediterranea n countries. Due to the absence of such an agreement this 
transformation of language makes the exemption senseless for Russia and other countries 
to which the measure applies.  
1.3.  The Russian Federation objects to the certification of the United Kingdom’s requ est for 
certification of its draft List of Article II (MFN) Exemptions pursuant to the Procedures for the 
Certification of Terminations, Reductions and Rectifications of Article II (MFN) Exemptions (S/L/106). 
The Russian Federation considers that the propo sed changes are not within the terms of these 
Procedures as the specific elements of the modification are not within the terms of paragraph 1 of 
these Procedures as they are not "of a purely technical character that do not alter the substance of 
such exemp tions".  
1.4.  The Russian Federation is ready to hold talks with the United Kingdom with a view to finding a 
satisfactory solution.  
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G/TBT/N/ZAF/173/Add.1
3 de diciembre de 2014
(14-7035)  Página: 1/1
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: inglés
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 1° de diciembre de 2014, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Sudáfrica. 
 
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El Ministerio de Comercio e Industria adoptó el proyecto de reglamento técnico notificado en 
G/TBT/N/ZAF/173: "Especificaciones obligatorias en relación con la eficiencia energética y el etiquetado de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos - VC 9008" y lo publicó como anexo a la normativa 
en la Gaceta Oficial del Gobierno N° 38232, Aviso N° 944, de 28 de noviembre de 2014. 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2014/TBT/ZAF/14_5305_00_e.pdf 
 
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G/SPS/N/USA/3021  
 
20 September 2018  
(18-5858) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
1. Notifying Member: UNITED STATES OF AME RICA 
If applicable, name of local government involved:  
2. Agency responsible: Environmental Protection Agency  
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national 
schedules deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, 
where applicable): teff 
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practic able: 
[X] All trading partners  
[ ] Specific regions or countries:  
5. Title of the notified document: Cloquintocet -mexyl; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule . 
Language(s): English.  Number of pages: 4 
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR -2018-09-11/html/2018 -19757.htm  
6. Description of content: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of the inert 
ingredien t cloquintocet -mexyl (CAS Reg. No. 99607 -70-2) in or on teff commodities when 
used in formulations with the active ingredients florasulam and fluroxypyr 1 -methylhelptyl 
ester.  
7. Objective and rationale: [X]  food safety, [  ] animal health, [  ] plant protection, 
[ ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [  ] protect territory from 
other damage from pests.  
8. Is there a relevant international standard? If so, identify the standard:  
[ ] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g.  title or serial number of Codex 
standard or related text) :  
[ ] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g.  Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter number) :  
[ ] International Plant Protection Convention (e.g.  ISPM number) :  
[X] None  
Does this proposed reg ulation conform to the relevant international standard?  
[ ] Yes   [  ] No 
If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:  G/SPS/N/USA/3021  
 
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  9. Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available: 
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR -2018-03-21/html/2018 -05639.htm  (available in 
English)  
10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) : 11 September 2018  
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) : 11 September 2018  
11. Proposed date of entry into force: [  ] Six months from date of publication , 
and/or  (dd/mm/yy) : 11 September 2018  
[ ] 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 handle comments: [  ] National Notification 
Authority, [  ] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address 
(if available) of other body:  
Michael L. Goodis,  P.E., Director, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide 
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, 
DC 20460 -0001; Tel: +(703) 305 7090; E -mail address: RDFRNotices@epa.gov.  
13. Text(s) available from: [  ] National Notification Authority, [  ] National Enquiry 
Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:   
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/F R-2018-09-11/html/2018 -19757.htm
G/TBT/N/CHL/391/Add.1  
25 March 2019  
(19-1814) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 2 5 March 2 019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Chile. 
 
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Electricity and Fuel Board (SEC) safety analysis and/or test protocol for electrical products  
The Republic of Chile hereby advises that the Electricity and Fuel Board (SEC) safety analysis and/or 
test protocol for electrical products notified on 2 3 February 2 017 in document G/TBT/N/CHL/391 has 
been approved under SEC Exempt Reso lution No. 26.788 of 1 3 December 2 018 and will enter into 
force on 3 0 July 2 019. 
http://www.doe.cl/PDFDoe.php?f=05022019&cve=1541248  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2019/TBT/CHL/19_1704_00_s.pdf  
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G/MA/TAR/RS/5 15 
 
27 February  2018 
(18-1243) Page: 1/81 
Committee on Market Access    
 
RECTIFICATION AND MO DIFICATION OF SCHEDU LES 
SCHEDULE XXVI – HAITI  
Communication from the Secretariat1 
In accordance with Paragraph 18 of the Procedures for the Introduction of Harmonized 
System  2012 Changes to Schedules of Concessions using the CTS Database2, the attached 
modifications to Schedule  XXVI – Haiti3 are being circulated pursuant to the Decision of 
26 March  1980.4  The attach ment has been prepared by the Secretariat and reflects the contents 
of the HS2012 electronic file that was approved during the multilateral review session that took 
place on 15 January 2018 . 
 
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If no objection is notified to the Secretariat  within three months from the date of this document, 
the rectifications and modifications to Schedule  XXVI – Haiti will be deemed to be approved and 
will be formally certified.  
                                                
1 This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights and obligations under the WTO.  
2 Decision of 30 November 2011 , WT/L/ 831. 
3 In French  only. 
4 Decision of 26 March 1980 on Procedures for Modification and Rectification of Schedules of Tariff 
Concessions, GATT BISD 27S/25.  G/MA/TAR/RS/5 15 
 
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  PP 3 – 81 Offset (PDF and Microsoft Access file attached )