PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/JPN/161 
11 January 2006 
 (06-0126) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
The following notification is being circ ulated in accordance with Article 10.6. 
 
1. Member to Agreement notifying:   JAPAN
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:   Ministry of the Environment 
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site 
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 applicable):    
Special Motor Vehicles (8427;  8429:  8430.31;  8430.41;  8430.50;  8432; 8433.51) 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:   The summary of the 
cabinet order and the ministerial ordinance promulgated under the authority of Act on 
Regulation of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles Exhausts (the summary is available in 
English, 2 pages). 
6. Description of content:   The draft cabinet order and ordina nce notified hereby will regulate 
exhaust gases from Non-road Special Motor Vehicles, which is still unregulated, for 
prevention of air pollution. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
To ensure environmental protection. 
8. Relevant documents:   Act on Regulation of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles Exhausts 
(2005 Law No.51) and Road Vehicles Act (1951 Law No. 185).  The cabinet order and ordinance will appear in “KAMPO” (Official Government Gazette) when adopted. 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined 
The proposed date of the enforcement is within 
a year from 25 May 2005. 
10. Final date for comments:   13 March 2006 
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [  X ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/ISR/356/Add.1 
30 mars 2010 
 (10-1731) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Addendum
 
  
 La communication ci-après, datée du 25 mars  2010, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation d'Israël
. 
 
_______________ 
  
Baignoires à usage domestique
 
 La révision de la norme obligatoire SI 238, no tifiée au moyen du document G/TBT/N/ISR/356 (du 
3 décembre 2009) a été approuvée par le Ministre de l'industrie, du commerce et du travail et publiée au Journal officiel d'Israël n° 6055 du 28 janvier  2010, section des avis gouvernementaux, page 1667.  
Ce texte entrera en vigueur le 29 mars 2010. 
 Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu: 
Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  (Point d'information OMC d'Israël sur les OTC) 
Standardization Administration  (Administration de la normalisation) 
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor  (Ministère de l'industrie, du commerce et du travail) 
Téléphone: +(972) 3 5652700 Fax:  +(972) 3 5652710 Courrier électronique:  Yael.Friedgut@moital.gov.il  Texte également accessible en ligne à l'adresse: 
http://www2.moital.gov.il/cmstama t/rsrc/tkina/ISR356SI238.pdf
 
    
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. /.  ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/CHN/82 
1er février 2005 
 (05-0391) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:  anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre de l’Accord adressant la notification:  RÉPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DE CHINE
 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux  concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):    
2. Organisme responsable:   Administration de la normalisation de la Chine (SAC) 
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de téléfax 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 
indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de l'organisme susmentionné :   
3. Notification au titre de l’article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], autres:    
4. Produits visés (le cas échéant, position du SH ou de la NCCD, sinon position du tarif 
douanier national.  Les numéros de l'ICS peuv ent aussi être indiqués, le cas échéant):  
Véhicules à moteur à allumage (ICS 13.040.50;  SH 8702~8706) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   Limits and Measurement 
Methods for Exhaust Pollutants from Vehicles Equipped Ignition Engine under Two-speed 
Idle Conditions and Dr iving Mode Conditions  (Limites et méthodes de mesure pour les 
polluants d'échappement émis par les véhicul es à moteur à allumage à deux régimes de 
ralenti et dans des conditions de  conduite) – 51 pages, en chinois 
6. Teneur:   Cette norme nationale spécifie les limites et les méthodes de mesure pour les 
polluants d'échappement émis par les véhicul es à moteur à allumage à deux régimes de 
ralenti et dans des conditions de conduite, de même que les méthodes de mesure ASM, IM 
et IG 
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:  
Protection de l'environnement 
8. Documents pertinents:  - 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:  90 jours après distribution par le Secrétariat de l'OMC  
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:  6 mois après adoption 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:   60 jours après distribution par le 
Secrétariat de l'OMC G/TBT/N/CHN/82 
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 11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  point national d'information [ X] 
ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de téléfax, et adresses de courrier électronique et 
de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:   
Point national d'information OTC pour l'OMC de la Chine 
Téléphone: + 86 10 82260618 
Téléfax: + 86 10 82262448 
Courrier électronique:  tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn
WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/USA/496/Add.2 
20 May 2010  
 (10-2831) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Addendum
 
  
 The following communication, dated 12 May 2010, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States
.  
 
_______________ 
  
TITLE:  Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emi ssion Standards and Corporate Average Fuel 
Economy Standards; Final Rule  AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA). 
 
ACTION:  Final rule.  SUMMARY:  EPA and NHTSA are issuing this jo int Final Rule to establish a National Program 
consisting of new standards for light-duty vehi cles that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and 
improve fuel economy.  This joint Final Rule is c onsistent with the National Fuel Efficiency Policy 
announced by President Obama on 19 May 2009, respondi ng to the country's critical need to address 
global climate change and to reduce oil consump tion. EPA is finalizing greenhouse gas emissions 
standards under the Clean Air Act, and NHTSA is finalizing Corporate Average Fuel Economy 
standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended.  These standards apply to 
passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium- duty passenger vehicles, covering model years 2012 
through 2016, and represent a ha rmonized and consistent Nationa l Program.  Under the National 
Program, automobile manufacturers will be able to build a single light-duty national fleet that satisfies 
all requirements under both programs while ensuring th at consumers still have a full range of vehicle 
choices. NHTSA's final rule also constitutes the ag ency's Record of Decision for purposes of its 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis. 
 
DATES:  This final rule is effective on 6 July 2010, sixty days after date of publication in the Federal 
Register.  The incorporation by reference of certain  publications listed in th is regulation is approved 
by the Director of the Federal Register as of 6 July 2010.  
URL:  
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-8159.htm
 
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-8159.pdf  
    
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/USA/598/Add.1 
22 December 2010  
 (10-6881) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Addendum
 
  
 The following communication, dated 14 December 2010, is being circulated at the request of 
the delegation of the United States
.  
 
_______________ 
  
TITLE:  National Organic Program;  Amendments to  the National List of Allowed and Prohibited 
Substances (Crops and Processing)  AGENCY:  Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS),  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
 
ACTION:  Final Rule 
 SUMMARY:  This final rule amends the U.S. Depa rtment of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of 
Allowed and Prohibited S ubstances (National List) to enact six recommendations submitted to the 
Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) from 
30 November 2007, and 22 May 2008.   This final rule adds aqueous potassium silicate and sodium 
carbonate peroxyhydrate, along with any restrictive annotations, for use in organic crop production, 
and adds gellan gum, fo rtified cooking wine − Marsala, fortified cooking wine − sherry, and 
tragacanth gum, along with any restrictive annotations, for use in organic handling.  This final rule 
also removes the listing for glycerine oleate (gly cerol monooleate) as the use exemption for this 
substance as a synthetic inert ingredient in or ganic crop production expired on 31 December 2006. 
 DATES:  This rule becomes effective 14 December 2010.  FULL TEXT URLs:  
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-31196.htm
 
http://edocket.access.gpo.g ov/2010/pdf/2010-31196.pdf  
    
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/86/Add.6 
8 December 2008 
 (08-6047) 
Committee on Subsidies  
and Countervailing Measures  
 
 
 
CONTINUATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009 OF EXTENSION UNDER SCM 
ARTICLE 27.4 OF THE TRANSITION PERIOD FOR THE ELIMINATION  
OF EXPORT SUBSIDIES PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL  
DECISION OF 27 JULY 2007 (WT/L/691) 
 
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 
 
Section 45 of the Income Tax  
 
Decision of 29 October 2008 
 
Addendum  
   The Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (the "Committee"),  
 
 Having regard to the "Procedures for Continuation of Extens ions Pursuant to Article 27.4 of 
the SCM Agreement  of the Transition Period under Article 27.2(b) of the SCM Agreement  for Certain 
Developing Country Members" (document WT /L/691), adopted by the General Council on 
27 July 2007 ("the Procedures");   
 
 Taking into account the updating notification for calendar year 2007 submitted by 
Papua New Guinea pursuant to paragraph 1(c) of th e Procedures for Section 45 of the Income Tax 
("the programme");1   
 
 Recalling that the Committee considered, for purpo ses of the decision in G/SCM/86 taken by 
the Committee on 22 November 2002, Papua New Guin ea to be a developing country Member, whose 
share of world merchandise export trade was not greater than 0.10 per cent and whose total Gross 
National Income for the year 2000 as published by the World Bank was at or below US$20 billion, and who was otherwise eligible to request an exte nsion pursuant to Article 27.4 of the Agreement on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures ("the SCM Agreement");   
  Taking note that  Papua New Guinea confirms that th e programme has not been modified 
since 1 January 2003 so as to make it more favourable  in terms of scope, cove rage and intensity of 
benefits than it was on 1 September 2001;   
 
 On the basis of  the review of the notified information by the Committee pursuant to 
paragraphs 1(c) and 1(d) of the Procedures to verify Papua New Guinea's fulfilment, during the period 
reviewed by the Committee in 2008, of its obliga tions with respect to the programme under the 
transparency and standstill provisions as contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of th e Procedures, in relation 
to the programme as in existence on 1 September 2001;   
                                                      
1 This notification has been circulated in document G/SCM/N/177/PNG dated 28 October 2008 . G/SCM/86/Add.6 
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   Hereby agrees to continue, until 31 December 2009, pursuant to paragraph 1(c) of the 
Procedures, the extension granted in G/SCM/86 and Add.1-5 of the transition period, under 
Article 27.2(b) of the SCM Agreement , for the elimination of export subsidies which take the form of 
full or partial exemptions from import duties and inte rnal taxes and which were in existence under the 
programme on 1 September 2001.  All terms and c onditions and other provisions of the Procedures 
shall apply.   
  
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. /.   ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/SVN/77 
21 novembre 2008  
 (08-5675) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce Original:   anglais 
  
 
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre de l'Accord adressant la notification:  SLOVÉNIE
  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics loca ux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):     
2. Organisme responsable:    
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de téléfax 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 co ncernant la notification doivent être 
indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de l'organisme susmentionné : 
Slovenian Institute for standardization  - SIST (Institut slovène de normalisation), 
Šmartinska cesta 152, SI 1000 Ljubljana (Slovénie) 
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 91.080.10, 91.010.30  
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   
SIST EN 1993-3-2:2007/oA101:2009 National Annex to Eurocode 3. Design of steel 
structure- Towers, masts and chimneys - Chimneys  (Annexe nationa le aux normes 
Eurocode 3.  Calcul des structures en acier – Tours, mâts et cheminées – Cheminées).  
4 pages, en slovène 
6. Teneur:  Le texte notifié est l'annexe nationa le de la norme SIST EN 1993-3-2:2007, 
conformément aux thèmes spécifiés dans l' avant-propos de la norme EN 1993-3-2:2007. 
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:  
Sécurité, protection des consommateurs  
8. Documents pertinents:   Loi sur la normalisation (JO RS n° 59/1999)    
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:   
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:  } Février 2009 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:  1er février 2009 G/TBT/N/SVN/77 
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  11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  point national d'information [ X] ou 
adresse, numéros de téléphone et de téléfax, et adresses de courrier électronique et de 
site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:    
Slovenian Institute for Standardization  – SIST (Institut slovène de normalisation) 
WTO TBT Enquiry  Point (Point d'information OTC pour l'OMC) 
Šmartinska cesta 152 
SI 1000 Ljubljana (Slovénie) Courrier électronique :  contact@sist.si
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO   
WT/DS176/11/Add.116 
13 de julio de 2012 
 
 (12-3821) 
 Original:   inglés 
  
 
ESTADOS UNIDOS - ARTÍCULO 211 DE LA LEY OMNIBUS  
DE ASIGNACIONES DE 1998 
Informe de situación presentado por los Estados Unidos 
Addendum 
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 12 de julio  de 2012, dirigida por la delegación de los 
Estados Unidos al Presidente del Órgano de Soluci ón de Diferencias, se distribuye de conformidad 
con el párrafo 6 del artículo 21 del ESD. 
_______________ 
 
 
Informe de situación relativo a la aplicación de las recomendaciones y 
resoluciones del OSD con respecto a la diferencia Estados Unidos - 
Artículo 211 de la Ley Omnibus  de Asignaciones de 1998 
(WT/DS176) 
 Los Estados Unidos presentan este informe de conformidad con el párrafo 6 del artículo 21 
del Entendimiento relativo a las normas y procedim ientos por los que se rige la solución de 
diferencias . 
 El 2 de febrero de 2002, el Órgano de  Solución de Diferencias ("OSD") adoptó sus 
recomendaciones y resoluciones con respecto a Estados Unidos - Artículo 211 de la Ley Omnibus de 
Asignaciones de 1998  (WT/DS176).  En la siguiente reunión de l OSD, los Estados Unidos informaron 
a ese Órgano de su propósito de aplicar  las recomendaciones y resoluciones del  OSD relativas a dicho 
asunto. 
 La Administración de los Estados Unidos segui rá trabajando en una solución que resolvería 
este asunto. 
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. /.  ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/ZAF/42 
13 avril 2005 
 (05-1527) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce  Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l'article 10.6. 
 
1. Membre de l'Accord adressant la notification:   RÉPUBLIQUE SUD-AFRICAINE
 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux  concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):         
2. Organisme responsable:   Département du commerce et de l'industrie 
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de téléfax 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 
indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de l'organisme susmentionné :   
South Africa WTO/TBT Enquiry Point (Point d'information OTC pour l'OMC de l'Afrique du Sud) Standards Information Centre Standards South Africa, a Division of SABS 
Private Bag X 191 
Pretoria 0001 Afrique du Sud  
Téléphone:  (+27 12) 428 6666 
Téléfax:   (+27 12) 428 6928 Courrier électronique: info@sabs.co.za Site web:  www.sabs.co.za 
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 pe uvent aussi être indiqués, le cas échéant):   
(SH:  87.03;  ICS:  43.100) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   Proposed amendment of the 
compulsory specification for mo tor vehicles of category M1  (Proposition de modification de 
la spécification obligatoire pour les véhicules automobiles de la catégorie M1) – 15 pages, 
en anglais G/TBT/N/ZAF/42 
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 6. Teneur:   Modification de la spécification obligat oire pour les véhicules automobiles des 
catégories M2 et M3.  Les dispositions du texte notifié s'appliquent, pour ce qui est des éléments déjà montés, aux modèles de véhicu les automobiles incomplets fournis par un 
constructeur à un autre qui assure les étapes ultérieures de sa construction, tandis que le 
texte s'applique dans son in tégralité aux véhicules ainsi complétés par le dernier 
constructeur.  Ces prescriptions  s'appliquent aussi aux modèles de carrosseries vendus en 
vue du montage de pièces neuves ou usagées de modèles de véhicules automobiles précédemment homologués (ou précédemment fabriqués) par d'autres constructeurs. 
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:  
Sécurité des consommateurs 
8. Documents pertinents:    
VC 8022 
Journal officiel ( Government Gazette ) n° 27409, Avis ( Notice ) n° R272, 01/04/2005 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:   
Date projetée pour l'entrée en 
vigueur:   }n.d. 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:   1er juin 2005 
11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  point national d'information [ X] 
ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de téléfax, et adresses de courrier électronique et 
de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:
. /.   ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/SPS/N/PER/218 
21 de octubre de 2008  
 (08-5042)  
Comité de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias Original:   español 
  
 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
1. Miembro que notifica:   PERÚ
 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate:    
2. Organismo responsable:  Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria (SENASA) 
3. Productos abarcados (número de la(s) partida( s) arancelaria(s) según se especifica en las 
listas nacionales depositadas en la OMC; de berá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el 
número de partida de la ICS):  06.01.10.00.00 bulbos de amarilis ( Hippeastrum  spp.) 
4. Regiones o países que podrían verse afectados , en la medida en que sea pertinente o 
factible:  Estados Unidos  
5. Título, idioma y número de páginas del documento notificado:  Resolución Directoral 
Nº 51-2008-AG-SENASA-DSV (disponible en español , 1 página).  El siguiente texto lo puede 
descargar de la página web del SENASA, cuya ruta es la siguiente:  
http://www.senasa.gob.pe/0/modulos/JER/JER _Interna.aspx?ARE=0&PFL=0&JER=614  
6. Descripción del contenido:  Establece requisitos fitosanitarios de necesario cumplimiento en 
la importación de bulbos de amarilis ( Hippeastrum  spp.) origen y procedencia de Estados 
Unidos de América. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser:  [   ] inocuidad de los alimentos, [   ] sanidad animal, [ X ] 
preservación de los vegetales, [   ] protección de la salud humana contra las enfermedades o plagas animales o vegetales, [   ] protección del territorio contra otros daños causados 
por plagas    
8. Norma, directriz o recomendación internacional:  
[   ] de la Comisión del Codex Alimentarius, [   ] de la Organización Mundial de Sanidad 
Animal (OIE), [   ] de la Convención In ternacional de Protección Fitosanitaria, [  
 ] Ninguna  
Si existe una norma, directriz o recomendaci ón internacional, facilítese la referencia 
adecuada de la misma y señálense brevemente las diferencias con ella:    
9. Documentos pertinentes e idioma(s) en que están disponibles:  Disponible en español 
10. Fecha propuesta de adopción:  3 de octubre de 2008 
11. Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:  3 de octubre de 2008 G/SPS/N/PER/218 
Página 2  
 
  12. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones:    
Organismo o autoridad encargado de tramitar las observaciones:  [ X ]  Organismo 
nacional encargado de la notificación, [ X ] Servicio nacional de información, o dirección, 
número de telefax y dirección de correo electrónico (si la hay) de otra institución:  
13. Textos disponibles en:  [ X ] Organismo nacional encargado de la notificación, 
[ X ] Servicio nacional de información, o dirección, número de telefax y dirección de 
correo electrónico (si la hay) de otra institución:  
Puede solicitar el documento a: 
Ing. Moisés Pacheco Enciso Director de Cuarentena Vegetal – SENASA Av. La Molina Nº 1915, Lima 12, Lima, Perú 
Teléfono:  +(511) 313 3300 anexo 2001, 511 340 1486 anexo 2001 
Correos electrónicos:  mpacheco@senasa.gob.pe
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/CHN/255 
5 May 2010  
 (10-2525) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
1. Notifying Member:  CHINA
 
If applicable, name of local government involved:    
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Health (MOH) 
3. Products covered (provide tariff item numbe r(s) as specified in national schedules 
deposited with the WTO;  ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where 
applicable):  Food additive Silicon dioxide (ICS Code:  71.060.50;  HS Code:  2811 2200) 
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable: 
[X] All trading partners   
[ ] Specific regions or countries:    
5. Title of the notified document:  National Food Safety Standa rd:  Food Additive Silicon 
Dioxide  Language:  Chinese  Number of pages:  9   
6. Description of content:  This standard applies to the pr oduction, circulation, supervision 
and management of food additive silicon dioxide .  It specifies the scope, requirements and 
testing methods. 
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 stan dard?  If so, identify the standard:  
[X] 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)    
[ ] None Does this proposed regulation conform to the relevant international standard?   
 [ ] Yes   [X] No 
 If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:  Adopted FCC 6 regarding silicon dioxide with modification. 
9. Other relevant documents and language (s) in which these are available:  None G/SPS/N/CHN/255 
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  10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) :  30 May 2010 
Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy) :  30 May 2010 
11. Proposed date of entry into force:  [ ] Six months from date of publication , and/or  
(dd/mm/yy) :  30 May 2010 
[ ] Trade facilitating measure   
12. Final date for comments:  [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification 
and/or (dd/mm/yy) :  20 May 2010 
Agency or authority designated to handl e comments:  [ ] National Notification 
Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point.  Address, fax number and e-mail address (if 
available) of other body:    
13. Texts available from:  [ ] National Notification  Authority, [X] National Enquiry Point.  
Address, fax number and e-mail address (if available) of other body:
WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/W/178 
4 August 2005 
 (05-3514) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
 
 
TRANSITIONAL REVIEW MECHANISM UNDER PARAGRAPH 18  
OF THE PROTOCOL OF ACCESSION OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 
 
Comments for China from th e European Communities
 
 
 
1. The EU notes with satisfaction the increased  co-operation on SPS with China following the 
contacts established to lift safeguard measures applie d to imports of Chinese animal products in 2002, 
and that a memorandum of understanding on SPS and consumer product safety is in the process of 
being finalised. 
2. The EU would welcome further improvement in  the currently limited market access for EU 
food products.  Regulatory measures sometimes app ear non-transparent because of the lack of a 
formal legal framework th at lays down the procedures.  Enforcem ent of food controls in China places 
a strong reliance on end-product testing, with less em phasis on the audit of controls of processes and 
establishments, which is contrary to the EU approach. 
3. On market access, as a matter of priority, the EU indicates two areas for further enhancement 
of co-operation:  Removal of the current ban on certa in EU products due to BSE, and a change in the 
approval procedure for EU establishmen ts eligible to export to China. 
4. China has brought its legislation in line with OIE regarding bovine semen.  During the annual 
meeting of the Office International des Epizooties he ld in Paris in May 2005, significant changes were 
made to its Terrestial Animal Health Code Chapter on BSE (Art 2.3.13).  In particular, it has changed 
its recommendations on trade in beef, and blood and blood products.  The EU invites China to apply these changed recommendations as it did in the case of the previous version of the chapter on BSE. 
5. Regarding the issue of approval of EU establis hments eligible to export, China currently 
applies an approval system that has similarities with  the EU system, with one major exception;  China 
requests inspection of every establishment by Chin ese competent authorities prior to approval.  The 
EU, once it has accepted the national system, allo ws China to pre-list establishments.  These 
establishments may be subject to inspection visits  by the EU Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) but 
this is not routinely required prior to listing.  This  approach reflects the cu rrent international trend 
which puts the responsibility on audit of the system rather than the individual plant.  It builds 
confidence in the certifying authority which is res ponsible for day-to-day maintenance of standards. 
This is more efficient and provides greater safeguard s than individual approval.  The EU invites China 
to take a reciprocal approach and allow for pre- listing once the food safety sy stem has been assessed 
as satisfactory. 
 
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/KEN/105 
16 March 2007 
 (07-1112) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   English 
  
NOTIFICATION 
 
The following notification is being circ ulated in accordance with Article 10.6. 
 
1. Member to Agreement notifying:   KENYA
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:   KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (KEBS) 
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site 
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):   Laundry soap  
(HS:  340120;  ICS:  71.100.70) 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:   DKS 2115:2007 Soap 
powder or chips – Specification  (7 pages, in English). 
6. Description of content:   Specifies requirements and methods of test for four types of soap 
for use in laundry. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Protection of consumer safety 
8. Relevant documents:   SABS 245:2000:  Specification for Soap powder or chips 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    2 May 2007 
Upon gazetting by The Minister for Trade and Industry 
10. Final date for comments:   60 days from the date of notification G/TBT/N/KEN/105 
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11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [  X ] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:   
Kenya Bureau of Standards 
Standards Information Resource Centre 
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point 
P.O. Box 54974-00200 Nairobi Kenya  
Telephone:  (+254) 020 605490/605506/ 69028258 
Fax:   (+254) 020 609660/604031 E-mail:   info@kebs.org  Website:  http://www.kebs.org
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/HKG/25/Add.1 
28 May 2008  
 (08-2487) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Addendum
 
 
 
The following communication, received on 27 May 2 008, is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of Hong Kong, China . 
 
_______________  
 
 Amendments to Preservatives in Food Regulations
 
 
Hong Kong, China has notified in the doc ument G/SPS/N/HKG/25 dated 2 May 2007 the 
proposed amendments to the Preservatives in F ood Regulations (Cap. 132BD,  Laws of Hong Kong), 
to amend the definitions of preservatives and an tioxidants with reference to the corresponding 
definitions contained in the Codex document of Cl ass Names and the International Numbering System 
for Food Additives; to incorpor ate into the Regulations as appropriate those preservatives and 
antioxidants, as well as their permitted levels of use,  that are listed in the General Standard on Food 
Additives (GSFA); to combine as  necessary controls on preservatives and antioxidants; and to 
introduce a food category system based upon the food category system adopted by the Codex 
Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants for use in the GSFA.  
This addendum notifies that the proposed amendments in the Preservatives in Food 
(Amendment) Regulation 2008 (the Amendment Regula tion) will enter into force on 1 July 2008.  
The proposed amendments will bring about an in crease of 11 new types of permitted preservatives or 
antioxidants, and the only case of discontinuation is with propyl para-hydroxybenzoate, as the Codex 
Committee on Food Additives recommended the withdr awal of the relevant standard, following the 
identification of significant toxicological concern.  A two-year transitional arrangement is provided to 
the effect that during the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2010, it is legally in order for any single 
food item to comply with either the standards set out in the Amendment Regulation or the existing 
Cap. 132BD, as before any amendment is made. 
 Full text of the Amendment Re gulation (available in English and Chinese) can be downloaded 
from the following websites:  
In English 
http://www.gld.gov.hk/cgi-
bin/gld/egazette/gazettefiles.cgi?lang=e&year =2008&month=4&day=18& vol=12&no=16&gn=85&h
eader=1&part=0&df=1&nt=s2&newfile=1& acurrentpage=12&agree=1&gaz_type=ls2  G/SPS/N/HKG/25/Add.1 
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In Chinese http://www.gld.gov.hk/cgi-
bin/gld/egazette/gazettefiles.cgi?lang=c&year =2008&month=4&day=18& vol=12&no=16&gn=85&h
eader=1&acurrentpage=12&df=1&nt=s2&agree= 1&gaz_type=ls2&part=1&newfile=1&pid=  
 
 It can also be obtained through the SPS National Enquiry Point of Hong Kong, China:    Trade and Industry Department  The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 
 17/F, Trade and Industry Department Tower 
 700 Nathan Road, Hong Kong  Tel:  +(852) 2398 5398  Fax:  +(852) 2789 2491  E-mail:  mdiv1@tid.gov.hk 
 
 
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. /.   ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/SCM/N/212/BRA 
6 septembre 2010 
 
 (10-4569) 
Comité des subventions et des 
mesures compensatoires Original:   anglais 
 
 
 
RAPPORT SEMESTRIEL AU TITRE DE  
L'ARTICLE 25.11 DE L'ACCORD 
 
BRÉSIL 
 
  On trouvera ci-joint le rapport semestriel présenté par le Brésil
 pour la période du 1er janvier 
au 30 juin 2010. G/SCM/N/212/BRA 
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  MESURES COMPENSATOIRES DÉFINITIVES EN VIGUEUR 
AU 30 JUIN 2010 
 
Pays/territoire 
douanier Produit, numéro 
d'identification 
de l'enquête Mesure(s) Date 
d'imposition 
initiale;  
référence de la 
publication Date(s) de 
prorogation; 
référence(s) de la 
publication 
Inde Pellicules en 
polyéthylène 
téréphtalate 
IS0701361 Droits 04/07/2008 
Resolução CAMEX 
43/2008  
 
 
SUPPRESSION DE MESURES PENDANT LA PÉRIODE ALLANT 
DU 1ER JANVIER AU 30 JUIN 2010 
 
Pays/territoire 
douanier  Produit, numéro 
d'identification de l'enquête  Date de suppression Raison de la 
suppression 
 
NÉANT 
 
 
 
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  S/C/N/401 
10 October 2007 
 (07-4344) 
Council for Trade in Services Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III:3 OF THE 
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES 
  
 The following notification, dated 3 October 2007,  from the delegation of the Republic of 
Albania, is being circulated to the Members of the Council for Trade in Services.  
 
_______________ 
 
1. Member notifying: 
 Republic of Albania 
  
2. Notification under: 
 Article III, paragraph 3, of the General Agreement on Trade in Services 
 
3. Date of entry into force: 
 1 June 1999 
  Decision N° 58 of the Supervisory Council of  the Bank of Albania, dated 5 May 1999, on the 
approval of the Regulation "on capital adequacy", as amended 
  Duration:  
 Indefinite 
 
4. Agency responsible for enfo rcement of the measure: 
 Bank of Albania  
 
5. Description of the measure: 
The purpose of this regulation is  to establish the ratio between regulatory capital to risk 
weighted assets and off-balance sheet items, refe rred to as "the capital adequacy ratio and to 
set the minimum required limit for this ratio, referred to as "the minimum capital adequacy".  
 
The mode of supply covered by this measure:  (3) Commercial presence 
The type of measure is prudential regulations. 
6. Members specifically affected, if any: 
 None S/C/N/401 
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7. Text available from: 
WTO Secretariat, Geneva 
Trade in Services Division  
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/CHL/266 
10 October 2007  
 (07-4343)  
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   Spanish 
  
NOTIFICATION 
 
1. Member to Agreement notifying:   CHILE
 
If applicable, name of local government involved:    
2. Agency responsible:  Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero , SAG (Agriculture and Livestock Service) 
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules 
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers sh ould be provided in addition, where 
applicable):  Helianthus annuus  seeds for consumption 
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable:  European 
Community countries  
5. Title, language and number of p ages of the notified document:  Establece requisitos 
fitosanitarios de ingreso a granos de Heliant hus annuus para consumo, procedente de la 
Comunidad Europea y complementa Resolución N° 2.677 de 1999   (Phytosanitary 
requirements for the importation into Chile of Helianthus annuus  seeds for consumption from 
the European Community, and Supplement to Resolution No. 2.677 of 1999)  (1 page, in 
Spanish). 
6. Description of content:  The notified text establishes the  phytosanitary requirements for the 
importation into Chile of  Helianthus annuus  seeds for consumption originating in European 
Community countries. 
7. Objective and rationale:  [   ] food safety , [   ] animal health, [ X ] plant protection, 
[   ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or  disease, [   ] protect territory from other 
damage from pests    
8. International standard, guideline or recommendation:  
[   ] Codex Alimentarius Commission,  [   ] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE),  
[   ] International Plant Protection Convention,  [ X ] None  
If an international standard, guideline or recommendation exists, give the appropriate 
reference and briefly identify deviations:    
9. Relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:  Draft Agriculture and 
Livestock Service Resolution (available in Spanish). 
10. Proposed date of adoption:  Upon publication in the Official Journal 
11. Proposed date of entry into force:  23 November 2007 G/SPS/N/CHL/266 
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  12. Final date for comments:  9 November 2007 
Agency or authority designated to handle commen ts:  [   ] National notification authority, 
[ X ] National enquiry point or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:  
13. Texts available from:  [   ] National notification authority, [ X ] National enquiry point or 
address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
. /.   ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/TBT/N/SVN/69 
21 de octubre de 2008 
 (08-5091) 
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:   ESLOVENIA
 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):    
2. Organismo responsable:    
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de teléfono y de telefax, así como las 
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios We b, 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:   Instituto Esloveno de Normalización (SIST) 
Šmartinska cesta 152, SI-1000 Ljubljana - ESLOVENIA 
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 indica rse además, cuando proceda, el número de 
partida de la ICS):   ICS: 75.100 
5. Título, número de páginas e id ioma(s) del documento notificado:   oSIST 1011:2008 - 
Liquified petroleum products – Fuel oil EL (extra light) - Requests and test methods  (Norma 
oSIST 1011:2008 - Productos líquidos del petróleo – Gasóleo EL ( extra light ) – Peticiones 
y métodos de prueba) – 7 páginas, disponible en esloveno 
6. Descripción del contenido:   Dado que no existe una norma europea o internacional, los 
miembros de SIST/TC NAD decidieron el aborar una norma nacional original.  
Las prescripciones relativas a la fiscalización del contenido de microorganismos y al 
contenido añadido de ésteres de metilo de ácidos grasos (FAME) en los productos 
semidestilados se han suprimido en la 6ª edición de la norma SIST 1011:2008. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando pr oceda, la índole de los problemas urgentes:  
Seguridad y protección del consumidor 
8. Documentos pertinentes:   Ley de Normalización (GORE Nº 59/1999) 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:   
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:  }Octubre de 2008 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones:   1º de octubre de 2008 G/TBT/N/SVN/69 
Página 2  
 
  11. Textos disponibles en:  Servicio nacional de información [ X ], o dirección, números de 
teléfono y de telefax, correo electrónico y dirección del sitio Web, en su caso, de 
otra institución:   
Slovenian Institute for Standardization - SIST 
WTO-TBT Enquiry Point (Servicio de información OMC-OTC) 
Šmartinska cesta 152 
SI-1000 Ljubljana - ESLOVENIA 
Correo electrónico: contact@sist.si
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/AG/N/HRV/9 
30 octobre 2009 
 
 (09-5421) 
Comité de l'agriculture Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
  La communication ci-après, datée du 23 octobre 2009, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation de la Croatie .  La notification concerne les importa tions soumises à contingents tarifaires 
(tableau MA:2 ) pendant l'année civile 2008 . 
  
  G/AG/N/HRV/9 
Page 2 Tableau MA:2 
 
ACCÈS AUX MARCHÉS:  Croatie  
 
PÉRIODE CONSIDÉRÉE:  année civile 2008 
 
Listes relatives aux engagements en matière  de contingents tarifaires et autres 
 
Désignation des produits Numéro(s) du tarif compris dans la 
désignation des produits Montant du contingent tarifaire 
pour la période en question 
 
(en tonnes) Importations dans les limites 
du contingent au cours 
de la période 
(en tonnes) 
(d'après la Section I-B 
de la Partie I de la Liste) (d'après la Section I-B 
ou la Partie I de la Liste) (d'après la Section I-B 
de la Partie I de la Liste)  
1 2 3 4 
Viandes des animaux de l'espèce b ovine, fraîches ou réfrigérées 
Viandes des animaux de l' espèce bovine, congelées 0201 
0202 
  
1 200  
Viandes des animaux de l'espèce b ovine, fraîches ou réfrigérées 
Viandes de haute qualité, désossées Viandes des animaux de l' espèce bovine, congelées 
Viandes de haute qualité, désossées   
ex 020130 
 
ex 020230  
 
300 1 200
1 
Viandes des animaux de l'espèce porcine, fraîches, réfrigérées ou 
congelées: 
- Congelées: - - Autres   
0203 
02032 
020329 
  
  
1 000  
  
1 000  
   G/AG/N/HRV/9
 Page 3Désignation des produits Numéro(s) du tarif compris dans la 
désignation des produits Montant du contingent tarifaire 
pour la période en question 
 
(en tonnes) Importations dans les limites 
du contingent au cours 
de la période 
(en tonnes) 
(d'après la Section I-B 
de la Partie I de la Liste) (d'après la Section I-B 
ou la Partie I de la Liste) (d'après la Section I-B 
de la Partie I de la Liste)  
1 2 3 4 
Froment (blé) et méteil: 
- Autres  1001 
100190 
  
30 000  
30 000 
Sucres de canne ou de betterave et saccharose chimiquement pur, 
à l'état solide 
- Sucres bruts sans addition d'aromatisants ou de colorants: 
- - de canne  1701 
 
17011 
170111 
  
 
15 000 
25 000  
 
14 998 
25 000 
- Autres: - - Autres - - - sucres de canne ou de betterave raffinés  17019 
170199 
1701991 
  
 
6 600  
 
6 600 
Chocolat et autres préparations alimentaires contenant du cacao 
- Autres, présentés en tablettes, barres ou bâtons: - - Fourrés - - Non fourrés 1806 
18063 
180631 180632  
 
95 45  
 
95 45 
 1 Les importations dans le cadre du contingent correspondent à tous les numéros des positions tarifaires 0201 et 0202. 
 
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/CHL/296 
23 April 2009 
 (09-1928) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   Spanish 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
1. Notifying Member:  CHILE
 
If applicable, name of local government involved: 
2. Agency responsible:  Ministerio de Salud  (Ministry of Health) 
3. Products covered (provide tariff item numbe r(s) as specified in national schedules 
deposited with the WTO;  ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where 
applicable):  Ready-to-eat foods unable to support the growth of L. monocytogenes  and 
ready-to-eat foods able to support the growth of L. monocytogenes  
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable: 
[X] All trading partners, or 
[ ] Specific regions or countries: 
5. Title of the notified document:  Límites Microbiológicos para Listeria Monocytogenes 
(Microbiological limits for Listeria monocytogenes ) Language:  Spanish Number of 
pages:  9 
6. Description of content:  The notified text proposes microbiological criteria for the 
monitoring and control of food. 
7. Objective and rationale:  [ X] food safety, [ ] animal he alth, [ ] plant protection, 
[ ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [ ] protect territory from other 
damage from pests.  
8. Is there a relevant international stan dard?  If so, identify the standard:  
[X] Codex Alimentarius Commission (e.g. title or serial number of Codex standard 
or related text) Microbiological Criteria for Listeria monocytogenes in 
Ready-to-Eat Foods  
[ ] World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) (e.g. Terrestrial or Aquatic 
Animal Health Code, chapter number)  
[ ] International Plant Protection Convention (e.g. ISPM N°)  
[ ] None Does this proposed regulation conform to  the relevant international standard? 
 [ X] Yes [ ] No 
 If no, describe, whenever possible, how and why it deviates from the 
international standard:  G/SPS/N/CHL/296 
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  9. Other relevant documents and language (s) in which these are available:  - 
10. Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy) :  Upon publication 
Propose date of publication ( dd/mm/yy) :  70 days after the date of notification 
11. Proposed date of entry into force:  [ ] Six months from date of publication , and/or  
(dd/mm/yy) :  60 days after the date of notification 
[ ] Trade facilitating measure  
12. Final date for comments:  [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification 
and/or ( dd/mm/yy ):  40 days from the date of circulation of this notification 
Agency or authority designated to handl e comments:  [ ] National Notification 
Authority, [ X] National Enquiry Point.  Address, fax number and E-mail address (if 
available) of other body:  
13. Texts available from:  [ ] National Notification Authority, [ X] National Enquiry Point.  
Address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body: