PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
G/TBT/N/ARE/325  
3 de agosto  de 2016 
(16-4150) 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 : EMIRATOS ÁRABES UNIDOS  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):  
2. Organismo responsable : Autoridad  de Normalización y Metrología de los Emiratos 
Árabes Unidos  
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 o bservaciones sobre la notificación, en 
caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  
Autoridad de Normalización y Metrología de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos  
P.O. Box: 2166 
Abu Dhabi  
EMIRATOS ÁRABES UNIDOS  
Teléfono : (+971) 2 403 2613  
Fax: (+971)  2 671 0999  
Correo electrónico: esma@esma.ae  
Sitio Web: http://www.esma.gov.ae/   
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], o 
en virtu d 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) : productos alimenticios en general (ICS : 67.040)  
5. Título, n úmero de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado : Updating the UAE 
Technical Regulation "Expiration dates for food products - Part 1 : Mandatory expiration 
dates"  (Actualización del reglamento técnico de los EAU - Fechas de caducidad de 
productos alime nticios . Parte 1 : Prescripciones relativas a las fechas de caducidad) . 
Documento en árabe (14 páginas).  
6. Descripción del contenido : el proyecto de reglamento notificado se refiere a las 
prescripciones relativas a las fechas de caducidad de los productos  alimenticios.  
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la naturaleza de los problemas 
urgentes : requisitos de calidad ; protección de la salud y la seguridad de las personas ; 
prevención de prácticas que pueden inducir a error y protección de  los consumidores  
8. Documentos pertinentes : - 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción : no procede  
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor : no procede  G/TBT /N/ARE/325  
- 2 - 
  10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones : 60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación  
11. Textos dis ponibles 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:  
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA)  
(Autoridad de Norma lización y Metrología de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos)  
UAE TBT Enquiry Point  
Teléfono : (+971) 2 403 2657  
Fax: (+971) 2 671 5999  
Correo electrónico: uaetbt@esma.gov.ae  
Sitio Web: http://www.esma.gov.ae/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/ARE/16_3066_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/ECU/270/Add.2  
1er avril 2015  
(15-1828)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, datée du 1er avril 2015, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
de l'Équateur. 
 
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 La République de l'Équateur annonce la publication d'un erratum concernant le Règlement technique RTE INEN 243 relatif aux panneaux de bois contreplaqués (" Tableros de madera  
contrachapada ") notifié au moyen du document G/TBT/N/ECU/270/Add.1 du 21 janvier 2015 et 
paru dans le Journal officiel ( Registro Oficial ) n° 407 du 31 décembre 2014. Il est disposé dans ce 
règlement qu'il entrera en vigueur à partir de son adoption, sans préjudice de sa publication au 
Journal officiel, c'est-à-dire à la date du 25 novembre 2014; cette date d'entrée en vigueur a été 
rectifiée et le règlement entrera en vigueur dans un délai de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours civils à 
compter de la date de sa promulgation au Journal officiel (31 décembre 2014). 
Texte disponible auprès du Sous-secrétariat à la qualité du Ministère des industries et de la 
productivité (autorité nationale responsable des notifications): 
Responsable: Marlon Martínez B. 
Yánez Pinzón N26-12, entre Av. Colón y La Niña 
Quito (Équateur) 
Téléphone:  (+593-2) 3948760, poste 2358 / 2255 
Point de contact: PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec ; mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec  
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G/TBT/CS/N/191  
22 June 2017 
(17-3323) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  French  
 
  NOTIFICATION UNDER PAR AGRAPH C OF THE WTO TBT CODE  
OF GOOD PRACTICE  
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE  
Under paragraph C of the Code of Good Practice for the Preparation, Adoption and Application of 
Standards contained in Annex 3 to the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, 
"Standardizing bodies that have accepted or withdrawn from this Code shall notify this fact to the 
ISO/I EC Information Centre in Geneva ". The following notification conveyed to the Secretariat 
from the ISO/IEC Information Centre is being  circulated for the information of Members.  
 
Country/Customs Territory/Regional Arrangement : MALI  
Name of standardizing body : Agence Malienne de Normalisation et de Promotion de la Qualité , 
AMANORM  (Malian Agency for Standardization and Quality Promotion ) 
Address of standardizing body : Porte 87, Rue 276, ACI 2000, Hamdallaye , Bamako, Mali  
Telephone : (+223)  2021-0637 / 2021-0645 Fax:  
Email : amanormmali@yahoo.fr  Internet:  
Type of standardizing body :  [X] central governmental  
[ ] non-governmental  
[ ] local governmental  
Scope of current and expected standardization activities : Standardization  work in the 
following  sectors : "Cereals and cereal  products ", "Fruit, vegetables and oilseeds ", "Chemistry and 
the envir onment ", "Textiles, hides and skins ", "Civil engineering and building materials ", "Electr ical 
engineering ", "Food products of animal origin ", "National education ", "Public health and hygiene ", 
"Biofuel ", "Transport" and  "Hotel management  and tourism ". New sectors in the offing : "Banks and 
financial institutions " and "Information and communication technology ".  
Date : 26 August 2 016  
 
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G/TBT/N/UGA/670/Add.1  
27 juin 2017 
(17-3420) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 2 7 juin 2 017, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de 
l'Ouganda . 
 
_______________  
 
 
L'Ouganda informe les Membres de l'OMC que la norme ougandaise DUS 1725:2017 (Guide 
normalisé pour l'utili sation des tables de mesure du pétrole) notifiée à l'état de projet au moyen du 
document G/TBT/N/UGA/670 a été adoptée le 2 0 juin 2 017. 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/ECU/7/Add.9  
19 décembre  2017 
(17-7093) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 1 9 décembre 2 017, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de l' Équateur . 
 
_______________  
 
 
La République de l'Équateur annonce au moyen du présent addendum 9 la deuxième modification 
du règlement technique RTE INEN 013 "Étiquetage des vêtements et de leurs accessoires ainsi que 
du linge de maison", notifié au moyen du document G/TBT/N/ECU/7/Add.3 du 1 1 juin 2 013. Cette 
deuxième modification a été émise dans la Décision n° 17 571 du 2 1 novembre 2 017 du 
Sous-secrétariat chargé de la réglementation de la qualité relevant du Ministère de l'industrie et de 
la productivité, publiée au Journal officiel ( Registro Oficial ) n° 141 du  15 décembre 2 017. 
Texte disponible auprès du Sous -secrétariat chargé de la réglementation de la qualité relevant du 
Ministère de l'industrie et de la productivité (autorité nationale responsable des notifications):  
Responsable:   Ing. Juan Carlos Cadena.  
Plataforma Gubernamental de Gestión Financiera - Piso 8  
Bloque amarillo Av . Amazonas entre Unión Nacional de Periodistas y 
Alfonso Pereira  
Téléphone:    (+593 -2) 3948760, int. 2358/2272  
Point de contact:   PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec  / jcadena@mipro.gob.ec  
 
 
 
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中华人民共和国国家标准  
 
GB ×××× —××××  
 
中 华 人 民 共 和 国 
国家卫生和计划生育委员 会  发布 
 ×××× -××-××发布  ×××× -××-××实施  食品安全国家标准  
食品添加剂  丁烷 
（征求意见稿）  
 
 
 GB×××× —××××  
1 食品安全国家标准  
食品添加剂   丁烷 
1 范围  
本标准适用于 由天然气经分馏后用油吸收或冷冻 制得的食品添加剂 丁烷。 
2 分子式、结构式和 相对分子质量   
2.1 分子式 
C4H10 
2.2 结构式 
CH 3CH 2CH 2CH 3 
2.3 相对分子质量  
  58.12（按 2007年国际相对原子质量）  
3 技术要求  
3.1 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 无色 使用无色透明软管连接气瓶减压出口，短时间启闭
一下阀门 ，在自然光线下观察管路中的色泽和状态  状态 气体 
3.2理化指标：应符合表 2的规定。  
表2  理化指标  
  项     目 指    标 检验方法  
丁烷含量， w/%        ≥ 97.0 按GB/T22024 -2008中4.2的方法进行  
水分 /（mg/kg）        ≤ 10 GB/T 7376 -2008中规定的卡尔 ·费休库仑电量法和电解法，
其中卡尔 ·费休库仑电量法为仲裁法  
高沸点残渣 /（mg/kg）  ≤ 5 按GB/T  7373 -2006中的 4.7  
硫化物  通过试验  附录 A中A.3 
残渣酸度   通过试验  附录 A中A.4 
 GB×××× —××××  
2 附 录 A 
检验方法  
A.1 一般规定  
除非另有说明，在分析中仅使用确认为分析纯的试剂和 GB/T  6682-2008中规定的三级水。  
试验方法中所用标准滴定溶液、杂质测定用标准溶液、制剂及制品，在没有注明其他要求时，均按
GB/T 601 、GB/T 602 和GB/T 603 之规定制备。所用溶液在未注明用何种溶剂配制时，均指水溶液。  
A.2 鉴别试验  
A.2.1 红外光谱 测定 
用红外吸收分光光度法，将试样谱图与对照谱图（见附录 B）比较，两者应基本一致。  
A.2.2 蒸气压测定 
按照GB/T22024 -2008中4.6的方法进行测定。 试样在21℃的蒸气压 （绝对压力） 应为213 kPa。 
A.3 硫化物的测定 
将试样钢瓶阀打开 ，调节形成适当 流量的气流，不要将气流直对面部， 将反射部分气流对着鼻子 ，
嗅其味。试样无硫化物的 特异性气味即为通过试验。  
A.4残渣酸度 的测定 
取高沸点残渣测定后试样， 加10 mL水溶解，加 几滴甲基橙指示液（1 g/L），无粉红色或红色产生
即为通过试验。  
 GB×××× —××××  
3  
 
附 录 B 
丁烷的红外光谱图  
丁烷的红外光谱图 见图B.1。 
 
 
 
透 
过 
率 
% 
 
                                        波数，cm-1 
 
                                 图B.1  丁烷的红外光谱图
G/TBT/N/ECU/99/Add.1  
28 janvier 2014  
(14-0467)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: espagnol  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, datée du 23 janvier 2014, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
de l'Équateur. 
 
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 La République de l'Équateur annonce que le règlement technique RTE INEN 083 relatif aux téléviseurs avec syntoniseur de diffusion télévisuelle numérique selon la norme internationale 
ISDB-T, notifié au moyen du document G/TBT/N/ECU/99 du 8 août 2013, a été émis dans la 
Décision ( Resolución ) n° 13 490 du 18 décembre 2013 du Sous-secrétariat à la qualité du 
Ministère des industries et de la productivité, publiée dans le Supplément au Journal officiel 
(Suplemento del Registro Oficial ) n° 149 du 23 décembre 2013. 
Texte disponible auprès du Sous-secrétariat à la qualité du Ministère des industries et de la 
productivité (autorité nationale responsable des notifications): 
Responsable: Ana Lucía Anrango Ch. 
Calle Yanez Pinzón No. 26-12 y Av. Colón. Edf. Rigel 
Quito (Équateur) Téléphone: (+593-2) 3948760, poste 2253/2358 
Point de contact: 
PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec ; aanrango@mipro.gob.ec ; mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec  
 
  
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G/TBT/N/USA/569/Add.2  
 
13 April 2016  
(16-2081)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 11 April 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America.  
 
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 TITLE: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St andards; Occupant Crash Protection 
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Sa fety Administration (NHTSA), DOT 
ACTION: Denial of petitions for reconsideration 
SUMMARY: This document denies petitions for reconsideration submitted by bus manufacturers IC 
Bus, LLC (IC Bus), Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler Trucks) and Prevost, concerning a 25 
November 2013 final rule requiring seat belts on large buses. IC Bus and Daimler Trucks petitioned 
to modify the definition of "over-the-road bus" specified in the final rule. NHTSA is denying these petitions because any change to the definition may serve to reduce the standard's applicability, 
contrary to Congressional and NHTSA intent, and the definition of "over-the-road bus" is 
sufficiently clear. Prevost petitioned to revise the seat belt anchorage strength requirements for last row seats having no passenger seating behind them. NHTSA is denying this petition primarily because the requested force level reduction may set strength levels below an acceptable level for a 
dynamic environment.  
DATES: 6 April 2016  https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_1485_00_e.pdf  
 
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G/TBT/N/HND/56/Add.1  
1 February  2019 
(19-0598) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 2 9 January 2 019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Honduras . 
 
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Central American Technical  Regulation (RTCA) No. 65.05.51.08 : Veterinary drugs and related 
products, and establishments engaged in the manufacture, marketing, fractioning or storage 
thereof . Sanitary registration and control requirements  
On 1 5 December 2 008, the Government of the R epublic of Honduras notified, in document 
G/TBT/N/HND/56, the draft regulation "RTCA No. 65.05.51.08 : Veterinary drugs and related 
products, and establishments engaged in the manufacture, marketing, fractioning or storage 
thereof . Sanitary registration and  control requirements", whose purpose was to establish provisions 
governing the sanitary registration and control of veterinary drugs, related products and 
establishments.  
The regulation applies to veterinary drugs and related products and to establishment s engaged in 
the registration, manufacture, marketing, dispensing or distribution, fractioning or storage thereof 
in the States Parties.  
The sanitary registration of raw materials for the preparation of veterinary drugs and related 
products and compounded veterinary formulations is excluded from the scope of the regulation and 
remains subject to the domestic laws of each State Party.  
The purpose of the present Addendum is to notify WTO Members that the regulation has been 
updated . They will have 60 days fro m the date of this notification to make comments.  
The document is available at:  
Website: https://sde.gob.hn/wp -content/uploads/2019/01/RTC A-Reg.-Medicamentos -Veterinarios -
CPI.pdf  
Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico  (Secretariat for Economic Development)  
Dirección General de Integración Económica y Política Comercial  (Directorate -General of Economic 
Integration and Trade Policy)  
Boulevard José  Cecilio del Valle  
Edificio San José, 3er piso  
Fax: (+504) 2235 -8383/2235 -5047 
Email:  gsalinas_sic@yahoo.com ; wenrodsar@gmail.com  
Servicio Nacional de Sanidad e Inocuidad Agroalimentaria , SENASA (National Agriculture and Food 
Health and Safety Servic e) 
Tel.: (+504) 2239 -7089, 2239 -7067 
Fax: (+504) 2232 -6213 
Email: jtercero@senasa.gob.hn  
Website: http://www.senasa.gob.hn/  
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PRESS/ 803 
10 October  2017 
(17-5436) Page: 1/1 
  
 
  PRESS RELEASE  
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  
EU gives EUR 100,000 to help LDCs participate in Ministerial 
Conference  
The European Union is contributing EUR 100 ,000 (over CHF  114,000)  to support the participation 
of least -developed countries (LDCs) i n the eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference  (MC11) , which will 
take place on 10 -13 December 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  
 
Director -General Roberto Azevêdo said:  "The EU's donation will help LDCs to participate and make 
their voices heard at the WTO's hig hest decision -making level and contribute towards ensuring 
that the benefits of trade are shared more universally. I welcome the EU's generous support."  
 
EU Ambassador  to the WTO , Marc V anheukelen,  said: “The EU remains strongly committed to 
promoting the active participation of LDCs in the multilateral trading system, including at WTO 
Ministerial Conferences. Strong LDC representation in Buenos Aires  will be an important element in 
making the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference a success.”  
 
The EU has donated approximately EUR 20 million ( just over CHF 2 2 million)  to WTO trust funds  
over the last 15 years,  in addition to significant contributions made by individual EU member 
states.  
 
 
END
G/TBT/N/ECU/138/Add.1  
 
27 de agosto de 2014  
(14-4928)  Página: 1/1  
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN 
Addendum 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 25 de agosto de 2014, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Ecuador. 
 
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La República de Ecuador comunica con relación al Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico RTE INEN 121 
"Prótesis de miembros externos y ortesis externas " notificado mediante el documento identificado 
con la signatura G/TBT/N/ECU/138 del 7 de enero de  2014, que éste ha sido expedido mediante la 
Resolución N° 14 304 de 30 de junio de 2014, emitida por la Subsecretaría de la Calidad del 
Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad; y, publicada en el Registro Oficial Nº 312 de 15 de agosto de 2014. 
Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, Subsecretaría de la Calidad, 
Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación: 
Responsable: Marlon Martínez B. 
Yánez Pinzón N26-12, entre Av. Colón y La Niña 
Quito – Ecuador Tel: (+593-2) 3948760, Ext. 2255 /2253 Punto de Contacto: PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec  / mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec  
 
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G/TBT/N/ARG/309/Add.4  
17 septembre  2018 
(18-5708) Page: 1/1 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  espagnol  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
La communication ci -après, datée du 1 7 septembre 2 018, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de l' Argentine . 
 
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Produits textiles et chaussures  
L'objet du présent addendum est d'annoncer la modification, au moyen de la Décision 
(Disposición ) n° 14/2018 de la DIRECTION NATIONALE DE FACILITATION DU COMMERCE (DNFC), 
du paragraphe 5 de l'annexe de la Décision ( Resolución ) SC n° 404/2016 rel ative à la "Déclaration 
sous serment concernant la composition des produits", qui a fait l'objet de la notification 
G/TBT/N/ARG/309 . La modification vise à exclure les produits relevant de la position tarifaire 
6113.00.00.200W.  
Le texte actualisé de la Déc ision SC n° 404/2016 est disponible à l'adresse suivante : 
http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/265000 -269999/268703/texact.htm   
Le text e objet du présent addendum est disponible à l'adresse : 
http://www.puntofocal.gov.ar/formularios/notific_arg.php   
Point de contact de la République argentine  
Dirección de Políticas de  Comercio Interior y Competencia  
Avda. Julio A. R oca 651 Piso 4° Sector 23A  
(C1067ABB) Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires  
Courrier électronique: focalotc@mecon.gob.ar  
Site Web: http://www.puntofocal.gob.ar/  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/ARG/18_4918_00_s.pdf  
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G/SPS/N/HKG/39/Add.1  
 
25 June 2014   
(14-3655 ) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum  
The following communication, received on 24 June 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Hong Kong, China . 
 
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Extension of Final Date for Comments and Change in Proposed Date of Adoption and Publi cation  
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in response to the interest 
expressed by certain Members, has decided to extend the final date for comments on the 
"Microbiological Guidelines for Food" from 15 June 2014 to 15 July 201 4. 
In view of the above, the proposed date of adoption and publication of the "Microbiological 
Guidelines for Food" will also be changed from 26 June 2014 to 1 August 2014 tentatively.  
This addendum concerns a:  
[X] Modification of final date for comments  
[ ] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation  
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulation  
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation  
[X] 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 a t 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) : 15 July 2014  
Agency or authority designated to handle comments: [ ]  National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of 
other body:  
Centre for Food Safety  
(Attn: Risk As sessment Section)  
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department  
43/F, Queensway Government Offices  
66 Queensway, Hong Kong  
Tel: +(852) 2867 5699  
Fax: +(852) 2893 3547  
E-mail: enquiries@fehd.gov.hk  G/SPS/N/HKG/39/Add.1  
 
- 2 - 
 
  Text available from: [ ]  National Notification Authority, [X]  National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e -mail address (if available) of other body:  
The notified text could also be downloaded from the Centre for Food Safety's websites:  
In English  
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/food_leg/food_leg_Draft_Microbiological_Guidelines_for_Food.html  
In Chinese  
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/food_leg/food_leg_Draft_Microbiological_Guidelines_for_Food.html   
 
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G/AG/N/CAN/102  
 
11 November 2014  
(14-6585)  Page: 1/3  
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English/French  
 
NOTIFICATION 
The following submission, dated 16 October 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Canada . The notification concerns the use of special safeguard provisions 
(Table MA: 5) during the calendar year 2012 and the marketing year 2012/2013 . 
   
  G/AG/N/CAN/102  
 
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MARKET ACCESS: CANADA 
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2012 
Annual summary of special safeguard actions taken 
Tariff item number Description of product Whether volume-based action 
taken during period Whether price-based action 
taken during period 
1 2 3 4 
There have been no special safeguard actions taken during 2012 for imports of products for which tariff quotas are administered  on a calendar year basis. Th is includes broiler hatching 
eggs and chicks, chicken, turkey, beef and veal, milk and dairy products (other than butter, cream and dry whey), eggs and egg products, and margarine. 
 
  
  G/AG/N/CAN/102  
 
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MARKET ACCESS: CANADA 
REPORTING PERIOD: MARKETING YEAR 2012/2013 
Annual summary of special safeguard actions taken 
Tariff item number Description of product Whether volume-based action 
taken during period Whether price-based action 
taken during period 
1 2 3 4 
There have been no special safeguard actions taken during the tariff quota year of 1 August 2012 – 31 July 2013 for imports of products for which tariff quotas are administered on this 
marketing year basis. This includes wh eat and wheat products, barley and barley products, butter, cream and dry whey. 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/CHN/1304  
 
18 December 2018  
(18-8001) 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: CHINA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible: Standardization Administration of China (SAC)  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], other:  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Vault 
doors; Armoured or reinforced safes, strong -boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for 
strong -rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal. (HS 8303). Protection 
against crime (ICS 13.310).  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: National 
Standard of the P.R.C., General Technical Specifications for Vault Doors (20 page(s),  in 
Chinese)    
6. Description of content: This standard specifies the terms and definitions, classification 
and signs, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules and marking, 
packaging, transport and storage of vault door. This standard applies  to the manufacture, 
installation, inspection and acceptance of vault door used in finance, security, commerce 
and related industries.  Doors used in cultural relics and important items storage places 
can refer to this standard. This standard does not apply  to the issuance warehouses of 
the People's Bank of China.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Quality 
requirements  
8. Relevant documents:  -  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 90 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat  
Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months after adoption  
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from notification  G/TBT/N/CHN/1304  
 
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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:   
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China  
Tel.: +86 10 57954630/57954627  
E-mail: tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn  
 
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2018/TBT/CHN/18_6495_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/TUR/31/Corr.1  
12 février 2013  
(13-0748)  Page: 1/1  
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Corrigendum 
 La communication ci-après, reçue le 8 février 201, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de la Turquie. 
 
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En raison d'une erreur du Secrétariat lors du traitement des données, le lien Internet indiqué 
au point 11 de la notification G/TBT/N/TUR/31 est incorrect. Le lien correct est le suivant: 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2013/tbt/TUR/13_0107_00_x.pdf 
 
 
 
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G/TBT/N/BHR/349  
 
13 May 2014  
(14-2938)  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: KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible: Standards & Metrology Directorate (BSMD) 
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 : 
Ministry of Industry and Commerce 
P.O. Box 5479, Kingdom of Bahrain 
Tel: +973 17574880 Fax: +973 17530730 E-mail: bsmd@moic.gov.bh  
Website: http://www.moic.gov.bh  
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): Puffed  
Grain (ICS: 67.060) 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document: Puffed Grain (12 
pages in Arabic). 
6. Description of content: The notified draft Gulf technical regulation specifies mandatory 
requirements of packaging & labelling which are stated in the document under clauses 7 
& 8 respectively. They are illustrated as follows: 
• The puffed grain shall be packaged in clean, suitable, sound, moisture proof, and well-
sealed containers that have no  effect on product properties. 
• The puffed grain shall be stored in well ventilated room and away from heat sources 
and pollution. 
• In addition to the requirements of the Gu lf Standard for Labelling of Pre-packaged 
Foods, the following provisions apply: The na me of product to be shown on the label as 
"Puffed Grain", production & expiration date. 
• The labelling and adjoining explanatory statements shall be written in Arabic and, 
where another language is used, it shall be alongside the Arabic. All the information 
provided in another language shall be identical with those written in Arabic.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable: To maintain consumer protection and food safety.  G/TBT/N/BHR/349 
 
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  8. Relevant documents: 
- Codex Standard (CXS 153:1985) for Maize (Corn) 
- Dictionary of Food Science and Technology (International Food Information Service 
(IFIS)) 
- GSO 1003: 2011 for Rice Kernels (Arabic)- Chinese Standards No. 22699-2008  
9. Proposed date of adoption: 
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined To be determined 
10. Final date for comments: 60 days from the notification date 
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:
G/TBT/N/SAU/995  
 
21 August 2017  
(17-4450) Page: 1/1 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member : KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARA BIA  
If applicable, name of local government involved  (Article 3.2 and 7.2) :  
2. Agency responsible:  Saudi Standards, Met rology and Quality Organization (SASO)  
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 ab ove:  
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization  
P. O .BOX : 3437 Riyadh 11471  
Tel: +966(11)2529999 Ext : (9070 -9061) Fax: +966(11)4520193  
Email: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa   
3. Notified under Artic le 2.9.2 [  ], 2.10.1 [X], 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):  HS codes: see the 
Annex (1), page 19  
5. Title, number of pages  and language(s)  of the notified document:  Technical 
Regulations For elevators used in buildings and installations (48 page(s), in Arabic)   
6. Description of content:  This regulation specifies the following: Terms and Definitions, 
scope, objective s, supplier Obligations, Labeling, Conformity Assessment Procedures, 
Responsibilities of regulatory authorities, the authorities of market survey Responsibilities, 
Violations and Penalties, general rules, Transitional rules, Appendix (lists, types)  
7. Objective and rationale , including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: 
Consumer protection and market surveillance  
8. Relevant documents:  See the Annex (1), page 19   
9. Proposed date of adoption:  6 months from the date of publication in the offi cial gazette.  
Proposed date of entry into force:  6 months from the date of publication in the official 
gazette.  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from : National enquiry point  [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numb ers and e mail and website address es, if available , of other body:   
Email: enquirypoint@saso.gov.sa   
Website: http://www.sa so.gov.sa/en/eservices/tbt/Pages/default.aspx  
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/SAU/17_3518_00_x.pdf
G/TBT/N/USA/661/Add.3
18 February 2015 
(15-0970)  Page: 1/1
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 16 February 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America. 
 
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TITLE: Energy Efficiency Program for Residentia l Products: Energy Conservation Standards for 
Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products 
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy 
ACTION: Reopening of public comment period 
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a preliminary technical support 
document (TSD) that analyzes the potential economic impacts and energy savings that could 
result from potential energy conservation standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products. DOE 
published this analysis so stakeholders can review the relevant outputs and the underlining assumptions and calculations. After receiving a request for additional time to comment on the 
TSD, the comment period for the TSD pertaining  to the energy conservation standards for 
miscellaneous refrigeration products is reopened until 2 March 2015. 
DATES: The comment period for the TSD pertaining to energy conservation standards for 
miscellaneous refrigeration products is reopened until 2 March 2015. 
URLs:  
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2015-02-11/html/2015-02843.htm  
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR- 2015-02-11/pdf/ 2015-02843.pdf  
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G/TBT/N/ECU/2 20/Add.1  
 
23 de septiembre de 2016  
(16-5082) Página: 1/1 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original: español  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN  
Addendum  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha  20 de septiembre de 2016 , se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Ecuador . 
 
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La República de Ecuador comunica con relación al Proyecto de Reglamento Técnico PRTE INEN 220 
"Frutas frescas", notificado mediante el documento identificado con la signatura G/TBT/N/ECU/220 
del 22 de abril de 2014. Este proyecto ha sido suspendido y queda insubsistente.  
Texto disponible en el Ministerio de Industrias y Productividad, Subsecretaría de l a Calidad, 
Organismo Nacional encargado de la Notificación:  
Responsable: Ing. Marlon Martínez B.  
Yánez Pinzón N26 -12, entre Av. Colón y La Niña  
Quito – Ecuador  
Telf.: (+593 -2) 3948760, Ext.2358 / 2255  
Punto de Contacto: PuntocontactoOTCECU@mipro.gob.ec  / mmartinez@mipro.gob.ec   
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Centre William Rappard    Rue de Lausanne 154    Case postale    CH - 1211 Genève 21 
 Téléphone:  (+41 22) 739 51 11    Fax:  (+41 22) 731 42 06 
Internet:  http://www.wto.org  
 
Referencia:   WLI/100 29 de noviembre de 2013  
   
 
  
 
PROTOCOLO POR EL QUE SE MODIFICA EL ACUERDO 
SOBRE CONTRATACIÓN PÚBLICA HECHO EN  
GINEBRA EL 30 DE MARZO DE 2012 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 Tengo el honor de informarles de que, el 18 de noviembre de 2013, el Territorio Aduanero 
Distinto de Taiwán, Penghu, Kinmen y Matsu presentó una comunicación en la que indicaba su 
intención de aceptar el Protocolo mencionado supra  (el "Protocolo"). 
  De conformidad con el párrafo 3 del Protocolo, para las Partes en el Acuerdo de la OMC 
sobre Contratación Pública, hecho en Marrakech el 15 de abril de 1994 (el "Acuerdo de 1994"), 
que hayan depositado sus respectivos instrumentos de aceptación del Protocolo, éste entrará en vigor el 30º día siguiente a la fecha en que hagan ese depósito dos tercios de las Partes en el Acuerdo de 1994. 
 
 La presente notificación del depositario se hace de conformidad con el párrafo 4 del Protocolo. 
 
  
 
   
 
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 13-6563             WT/Let/914
WT/DS556/16  
28 de enero  de 2019 
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ESTADOS UNIDOS - DETERMINADAS MEDIDAS RELATIVAS  
A LOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO Y ALUMINIO  
CONSTITUCIÓN DEL GRUPO ESPECIAL ESTABLECIDO  A PETICIÓN DE SUIZA  
NOTA DE LA SECRETARÍA  
1.  En su reunión  de 4 de diciembre  de 2018, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD) estableció 
un Grupo Especial en respuesta a la solicitud presentada por Suiza  en el documento WT/DS5 56/15, 
de conformidad con el artículo 6 del Entendimiento relativo a las normas y pro cedimientos por los 
que se rige la solución de diferencias (ESD).  
2.  El mandato del Grupo Especial es el siguiente:  
Examinar, a la luz de las disposiciones pertinentes de los acuerdos abarcados que hayan 
invocado las partes en la diferencia, el asunto sometid o al OSD por Suiza  en el 
documento WT/DS5 56/15 y formular conclusiones que ayuden al  OSD a hacer las 
recomendaciones o dictar las resoluciones previstas en dichos acuerdos.  
3.  El 7 de enero de 2019, Suiza  solicitó al Director General que estableciera la compo sición del 
Grupo Especial, de conformidad con el párrafo 7 del artículo 8 del ESD . Dicho párrafo dispone lo 
siguiente:  
Si no se llega a un acuerdo sobre los integrantes dentro de los 20 días siguientes a la 
fecha del establecimiento del grupo especial, a p etición de cualquiera de las partes, el 
Director General, en consulta con el Presidente del OSD y con el Presidente del Consejo 
o Comité correspondiente, establecerá la composición del grupo especial, nombrando a 
los integrantes que el Director General con sidere más idóneos con arreglo a las normas 
o procedimientos especiales o adicionales previstos al efecto en el acuerdo o acuerdos 
abarcados a que se refiera la diferencia, después de consultar a las partes en ella . El 
Presidente del OSD comunicará a los M iembros la composición del grupo especial así 
nombrado a más tardar 10 días después de la fecha en que haya recibido dicha petición.  
4.  El 25 de enero de 2019, el Director General procedió en consecuencia a establecer la composición 
del Grupo Especial, que es  la siguiente:  
 Presidente:  Sr. Elbio Rosselli  
 
 Miembros:  Sr. Esteban B. Conejos, Jr  
   Sr. Rodrigo Valenzuela  
 
5.  El Reino de la  Arabia Saudita ; el Reino de Bahrein ; el Brasil ; el Canadá ; China; Colombia ; Egipto; 
los Emiratos Árabes Unidos; la Federación de  Rusia ; Hong Kong, China ; la India ; Indonesia ; Islandia ; 
el Japón ; Kazajstán ; Malasia ; México; Noruega ; Nueva Zelandia ; Qatar; Singapur ; Sudáfrica ; 
Tailandia ; el Taipei Chino ; Turquía ; Ucrania ; la Unión Europea; y la República Bolivariana de 
Venezuela se han reservado el derecho de participar como terceros en las actuaciones del Grupo 
Especial.  
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G/TBT/N/USA/908/Add.5  
 
15 February 2016  
(16-0950)  Page: 1/1  
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Addendum 
The following communication, dated 12 February 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States of America. 
 
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 TITLE: Energy Labeling Rule 
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission 
ACTION: Final rule 
SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") amends its Energy Labeling Rule 
("Rule") by publishing new ranges of comparability for required Energy Guide labels on clothes 
washers. 
DATES: The amendments announced in this document will become effective 11 May 2016. https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/TBT/USA/16_0597_00_e.pdf   
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G/SPS/N/KOR/495/Add.1
24 February 2015 
(15-1095)  Page: 1/2
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  Original: English
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
The following communication, received on 23 Februa ry 2015, is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of the Republic of Korea. 
 
_______________ 
 
 Publication of the Imported  Food Safety Control Act 
Notice is hereby given that the Imported Food Safety Control Bill, which was proposed by the 
members of the National Assembly on 10 June 2013, has been forwarded to the Government and 
subsequently published on 3 February 2015. It is scheduled to enter into force on 4 February 2016. 
This addendum concerns a: 
[ ] Modification of final date for comments 
[X] Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation 
[ ] Modification of content and/or scope of  previously notified draft regulation 
[ ] Withdrawal of proposed regulation 
[ ] Change in proposed date of adoption, publication or date of entry into force 
[ ] Other:   
Comment period: (If the addendum extends the scope of the previously notified 
measure in terms of products and/or potent ially affected Members, a new deadline for 
receipt of comments should be provided, norm ally of at least 60 calendar days. Under 
other circumstances, such as extension of or iginally announced final date for comments, 
the comment period provided in the addendum may vary.)  
[ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the addendum to the notification and/or 
(dd/mm/yy) : Not applicable 
Agency or authority designated to handle co mments: [ ] National Notification Authority, 
[X] National Enquiry Point. Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of 
other body: 
International Cooperation Office 
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety #187 Osongsaengmyeong2-ro, Osong-eup, Heung doek-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 
Tel: +(82 43) 719 1554 
Fax: +(82 43) 719 1550 E-mail: wtokfda@korea.kr  G/SPS/N/KOR/495/Add.1 
 
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  Text(s) available from: [ ] National Notificati on Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point. 
Address, fax number and e-mail addre ss (if available) of other body: 
The electronic version of the Act can be downloaded at: http://www.law.go.kr   
Also available from:   
International Cooperation Office 
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety #187 Osongsaengmyeong2-ro, Osong-eup, Heung doek-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 
Tel: +(82 43) 719 1554 
Fax: +(82 43) 719 1550 E-mail: wtokfda@korea.kr  
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RESTRICTED  
  
WT/ACC/SYC/61  
 
15 October 2014  
(14-5905) Page: 1/1  
Working Party on the  
Accession of the Republic of Seychelles 
 Original: English  
 
 ACCESSION OF SEYCHELLES 
LEGISLATION 
The following submission, from the Government of Seychelles, is available for consultation1 
from the Secretariat (Accessions Division, Room No. 130).  Copies in electronic format can be obtained from the WTO Resources Section of the Members' website, and, upon request, from 
accessions@wto.org : 
 
1. Animal and Plant Biosecurity Act (Commencement) Notice, 2014; 
2. Animal and Plant Biosecurity (Designation of Agency Responsible for Biosecurity) 
Order, 2014; 
3. Customs Management (Export Permit) Regulations, 2014; 
4. Seychelles Investment (Economic Activities) Regulations, 2014; 
5. Customs Management (Amendment of Trades Tax Regulations, 1997) Regulations, 2014; 
6. Licences (Trade) (Amendment) Regulations, 2014; 
7. Revenue Administration (Amendment) Regulations, 2014; and 
8. Agriculture and Fisheries (Incentives) (Repeal) B ill, 2014.  This Bill will repeal the Agriculture 
and Fisheries (Incentives) Act, 2005 (AFIA 2005) as of 1 January 2015.  
 
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1 In English only.
G/SPS/N/TPKM/378/Add.1  
18 mars 2016  
(16-1606)  Page: 1/2  
Comité des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires  Original: anglais  
 
  NOTIFICATION 
Addendum 
La communication ci-après, reçue le 18 mars 2016, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
du Territoire douanier distinct de Taïwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu. 
 
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 Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods  (Normes concernant des limites de résidus de 
pesticides dans des aliments) 
Le Territoire douanier distinct de Taïwan, Penghu, Kinmen et Matsu a proposé des modifications 
pour les normes concernant des limites de résidus de pesticides dans des aliments du 16 décembre 2015 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/378). La modification finale est entrée en vigueur le 
18 mars 2016. 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/TPKM/16_1183_00_e.PDF 
http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2016/SPS/TPKM/16_1183_00_x.PDF 
Le présent addendum concerne: 
[ ] Une modification de la date limite pour la présentation des observations 
[X] La notification de l'adoption, de la publication ou de l'entrée en vigueur d'une 
réglementation 
[ ] Une modification du contenu et/ou du champ d'application d'un projet de 
réglementation déjà notifié 
[ ] Le retrait d'une réglementation projetée 
[ ] Une modification de la date proposée po ur l'adoption, la publication ou l'entrée en 
vigueur 
[ ] Autres:  
Délai prévu pour la présentation des observations: (Si l'addendum élargit le champ 
d'application de la mesure déjà notifiée, qu'il s'agisse des produits visés ou des 
Membres concernés, un nouveau délai pour  la présentation des observations, 
normalement de 60 jours civils au moin s, devrait être prévu. Dans d'autres 
circonstances, comme le report de la da te limite initialement annoncée pour la 
présentation des observations, le délai pour la présentation  des observations prévu dans 
l'addendum peut être différent.)  
[ ] Soixante jours à compter de la date de di stribution de l'addendum à la notification 
et/ou ( jj/mm/aa ): Sans objet 
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traite r les observations: [ ] autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [ ] point d' information national. Adresse, numéro de fax 
et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme: 
 G/SPS/N/TPKM/378/Add.1 
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  Texte(s) disponible(s) auprès de: [X] autori té nationale responsable des notifications, 
[X] point d'information national. Adresse, numér o de fax et adresse électronique (s'il y a 
lieu) d'un autre organisme: 
Food and Drug Administration 
Ministry of Health and Welfare 
No.161-2, Kunyang St, Nangang District, Taipei City 115-61, Taiwan 
Téléphone:    +(886 2) 2787 8000 poste 7314 
Fax:     +(886 2) 2653 1062 
Courrier électronique:  fawcy@fda.gov.tw  
 
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G/TBT/N/BRA/541  
 
24 July 2013  
(13-3959)  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:  BRAZIL  
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology-INMETRO 
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 :   
National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology-INMETRO  
Telephone: +(55) 21 2563.2840 
Telefax: +(55) 21 2563.5637 Email:  barreirastecnicas@inmetro.gov.br  
Website:  http://www.inmetro.gov.br/barreirastecnicas  
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):  "Faucets 
used in hydraulic systems with compressible sealing mechanism"; Taps, cocks, valves and 
similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-
reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves. (HS 8481) 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:  Ordinance Nº. 
347, 11 July 2013 (8 pages in Portuguese). 
6. Description of content:  Draft technical regulation establishing essential requirements 
to be complied by "Faucets used in hydraulic systems with compressible sealing mechanism" or not with a view to prevent accidents.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Quality requirements; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer 
protection. 
8. Relevant documents:   (1) Brazilian Official Journal (Diário Oficial da União) Nº 134, 15 
July 2013, section 1, page 204; (2) Norma ABNT NBR 10281:2003; Norma ABNT NBR 
15748:2009; Norma ABNT NBR 10283:2008; Norma ABNT NBR 8094:1983; Norma 
ABNT NBR 11003:2009; Norma ABNT NBR 16098:2012; (3) Brazilian Official Journal;  
(4) Not Stated.   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
 
 
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined in the final text that will be 
published in the Official Journal after received comments have been taken into 
account. 
To be determined in the final text that will be published in the Official Journal after 
received comments have been taken into 
account. G/TBT/N/BRA/541 
 
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  10. Final date for comments:  13 September 2013 
11. Text available from:  National enquiry point [  ], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresse s, if available of the other body:    
http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legis lacao/rtac/pdf/RTAC001988.pdf