WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/GEN/548 
4 March 2005 
 (05-0915) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures  
   
 
  
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2005  
 
Note by the Secretariat
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1 This document has been prepared under the Secret ariat's own responsibility and is without prejudice 
to the positions of Members or to their rights or obligations under the WTO.  G/SPS/GEN/548 
Page 2 Notification/ 
Date of Circulation Region/Country affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/179 3 February 2005 United States Dried almonds – Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 9 March 2005 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/180 
3 February 2005 European Communities European pear plants, cuttings and twigs – 
Phytosanitary requirements Plant protection 11 February 2005 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/181 
3 February 2005 European Communities Unrooted vine cuttings – Phytosanitary 
requirements Plant protection 11 February 2005 
Japan 
G/SPS/N/JPN/133 2 February 2005 All countries Ractopamine hydrochloride in cattle and pigs 
(muscle, fat, liver and kidney) – Establishment of MRLs Food safety 3 April 2005 
Japan 
G/SPS/N/JPN/134 
2 February 2005 All countries Nitrous oxide used as a food additive Food safety 19 February 2005 
Singapore 
G/SPS/N/SGP/16/Add.2 
2 February 2005 Argentina Meat and meat products derived from cattle 
and sheep – FMD – Withdrawal of the ban Animal health  
Singapore 
G/SPS/N/SGP/20/Add.1 
2 February 2005 Uruguay Beef and mutton – FMD – Withdrawal of the 
ban Animal health  
Sultanate of Oman 
G/SPS/N/OMN/1 2 February 2005 Countries exporting these 
products to Oman Maximum residue limits of veterinary drugs in 
food products of animal origin Food safety 31 May 2005 
Chinese Taipei 
G/SPS/N/TPKM/48 
2 February 2005 Countries exporting these 
products to Chinese 
Taipei Pesticides residue limits in fruits, vegetables, 
tea and cereals Food safety 30 March 2005 
Guatemala 
G/SPS/N/GTM/27 - EMRG 
3 February 2005 All countries Thrips palmi Karny  in various commodities Plant protection 
Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests  
Japan 
G/SPS/N/JPN/135 
4 February 2004 All countries Aquatic animals – Health cer tificate Animal health 15 April 2005   G/SPS/GEN/548
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Date of Circulation Region/Country affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Norway 
G/SPS/N/NOR/11/Add.1 4 February 2005 Countries where 
genetically modified organisms are produced 
for export Genetically modified organisms. (GMOs) – 
Extension of the comment period Animal health 
Plant protection Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 February 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1028 
4 February 2005 Any US trading partner Quinoxyfen – MRLs in pumpkin, cucurbit 
vegetables, and winter squash Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 29 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1029 
4 February 2005 Any US trading partner Bifenazate – MRLs in timothy hay and forage Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 29 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1030 
4 February 2005 Any US trading partner Imidacloprid – MRLs in bananas and 
sunflowers Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1031 
4 February 2005 Any US trading partner Fluroxypyr – MRLs in onions Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 28 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1032 
4 February 2005 Any US trading partner Fluazifop-P-butyl - annual or perennial grass 
weed – Risk assessment Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 28 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/330/Add.2 
4 February 2005 n.a. Chlorfenapyr – MRLs in fruiting vegetables – 
Final rule Food safety  
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/88/Add.1 - EMRG 
4 February 2005 Ecuador Bovine animals, sheep, swine and products 
thereof – FMD – Extension of the import ban Animal health n.a. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/856/Add.2 4 February 2005 Malaysia Birds and bird products – Avian influenza Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease 4 April 2005 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/86 
15 February 2005 n.a. Plants and plant products – Phytosanitary 
requirements Plant protection 31 March 2005  G/SPS/GEN/548 
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Date of Circulation Region/Country affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/75 - EMRG 7 February 2005 Canada Live cattle, sheep and goats, meat and meat 
products, bovine embryo, meat and bone meal, and by products of said animals – BSE Food safety  
Philippines 
G/SPS/N/PHL/76 
7 February 2005 All countries Virgin coconut oil Food safety 9 March 2005 
Colombia 
G/SPS/N/COL/86/Add.1 
9 February 2005 All countries Live "spent" poultry – Avian diseases Animal health  
Korea 
G/SPS/N/KOR/179 7 February 2005 All countries Saengsisk  – Establishment of standard and 
specification Food safety 28 February 2005 
Canada 
G/SPS/N/CAN/238 
7 February 2005 United States Animals and products derived from animals of 
the sub-family Bovinae;  animal food and 
fertilizers containing ruminant-derived ingredients - BSE Food safety 
Animal health 1 March 2005 
Japan 
G/SPS/N/JPN/136 
11 February 2005 All countries Invasive Alien Species (IAS), Uncategorized 
Alien Species (UAS) and living organisms  Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Protect territory from 
other damage from 
pests 13 April 2005 
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/87 
11February 2005 All countries Wood packaging material – Phytosanitary 
procedures Plant protection 22 February 2005 
European Communities 
G/SPS/N/EEC/255 - EMRG 16 February 2005 EC member States and 
third countries exporting these products to the 
European Communities Chemically defined flavouring substances for 
use in foodstuffs  Food safety  
Mexico 
G/SPS/N/MEX/208 15 February 2005 Any country exporting 
goods which must comply with the Mexican Official 
Standards Products covered by th e Mexican Official 
Standards Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pest or 
disease 
Protect territory from other damage from 
pests 5 April 2005   G/SPS/GEN/548
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Date of Circulation Region/Country affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
European Communities 
G/SPS/N/EEC/256 16 February 2005 EC member States and 
third countries exporting these products to the 
European Communities All active substances placed on the market 
before 14 May 2000 and used in biocidal products as defined in Directive 98/8/EC. Food safety 
Animal health Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 28 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1033 
18 February 2005 Any US trading partner Alkyl ether amine dicarboxyethyl sodium salts 
in all food commodities Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease 14 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/908/Corr.2 
18 February 2005 Mexico Avocados –Hass avocado import programme 
– Final rule Plant protection  
India 
G/SPS/N/IND/17 - EMRG 18 February 2005 All trading partners 
exporting products mentioned under item 3 to 
India Domestic and wild birds, their products, meat 
and meat products of avian species, products of animal origin, live pigs and pig meat 
products - Avian Influenza. Food safety 
Animal health  
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1034 
23 February 2005 US trading partners  Gum Arabic in alcoholic beverages Food safety 21 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1035 23 February 2005 Slovak Republic Meat (beef and pork) products Food safety n.a. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/843/Add.1 
23 February 2005  US trading partners Chlorine dioxide in poultry, fruits and 
vegetables – Final rule Food safety  
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/182 
23 February 2005 EC member States Stone fr uit reproductive material – 
Phytosanitary regulations Plant protection 10 April 2005 
Chile 
G/SPS/N/CHL/183 25 February 2005 All countries exporting 
these products to Chile Food products Food safety 
 10 April 2005 
Norway 
G/SPS/N/NOR/12 
28 February 2005 All countries where these 
products are marketed Terrestrial invertebrates such as pollinators, 
invertebrates for sport fishing, hobby or 
exhibition purposes, feed for other organisms, research, pest control in cowsheds, etc. Animal health 
Plant protection 
Protect humans from animal/plant pests or 
disease 15 March 2005  G/SPS/GEN/548 
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Date of Circulation Region/Country affected 
(as identified)  
"Product" or issue  
Objective Deadline for submission 
of comments 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1036 28 February 2005 Any US trading partner 2,4-DB (4-2,4-Dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid 
and 2,4-DB-DMAS (Dimethylamine 4-2,4-Dichlorophenoxy) Butyrate in alfalfa, clover, 
soybeans, peanuts, peppermint, spearmint and 
bird foot trefoil Food safety 
Protect humans from animal/plant pests or 
disease n.a. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1037 
28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Nicosulfuron – Tolerance Reassessment 
Decision Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pests or 
disease 18 March 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1038 
28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Syrups, hydrolyzed starch, hydrogenated – 
Exemption from the requirement of a 
tolerance Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pests or 
disease 18 April 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/255/Add.1 
28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Avermectin B 1 and its delta-8,9-isomer – 
MRLs in various commodities – Final rule Food safety Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 18 April 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/963/Addd.1 
28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Quizalofop-Ethyl – MRLs in beans, peas and 
sugar beet – Final rule Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease Objections and requests for 
hearings must be received 
by 18 April 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/847/Add.1 
28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Clothianidin – MRLs in pome fruit – Final 
rule Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or 
disease  
Peru 
G/SPS/N/PER/87/Corr.1 
23 February 2005 All countries Wood packaging material – Phytosanitary 
procedures Plant protection 22 February 2005 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/1039 28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Wheat Plant protection n.a. 
United States 
G/SPS/N/USA/964/Add.2 
28 February 2005 Any US trading partner Glyphosate – MRLs in alfalfa – Final rule Food safety 
Protect humans from 
animal/plant pest or disease  
China 
G/SPS/N/CHN/42/Add.1 
28 February 2005 Countries exporting these 
products to China Wood packaging material  – Heat treatment or 
fumigation by methyl bromide – Final rule Plant protection  
n.a. = not available, not identified __________