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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  GPA/105/Add.1 
26 May 2011 
 
 (11-2640) 
Committee on Government Procurement  
  
 
ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA 
 
DECISION REGARDING TIMING FOR COMPLETION OF ARMENIA'S ACCESSION TO 
THE AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT 
 
Decision of the Committee of 26 May 2011
* 
 
Addendum  
 
 The Committee on Government Procurement,   Having regard to the Committee's Decision (GPA/105) taken on 7 December 2010, with 
respect to accession to the Agreement on Government Procurement by the Republic of Armenia, and 
to the Committee's confirmation on 9 March 2011, th at Armenia has met the terms and conditions for 
its accession (GPA/M/43, paragraph 6);  and   Having regard  to the request that has been made by Armenia for extension of the period for 
submission of Armenia's instrument of accession that is specified in paragraph 3 of the Committee's 
Decision of 7 December 2010 (GPA/105). 
  Decides  as follows: 
 1. The period for submission of Armenia's instrument of accession pursuant to the Decision taken on 7 December 2010 (GPA/105) is hereby ex tended for six months, until 9 December 2011. 
 
2. In all other respects, the terms of th e Decision taken on 7 December 2010 (GPA/105) are 
unchanged.  3. The Agreement on Government Procurement shall enter into force for Armenia on the 
thirtieth day following the date of its accession, i.e. the date on which the instrument of accession 
reproducing the terms attached to GPA/105 h as been received by the Director-General. 
 
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* Addendum to the Decision of the Co mmittee of 7 Decembe r 2010 (GPA/105).
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/USA/1634 
6 July 2007  
 (07-2884) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
1. Member to Agreement notifying:  UNITED STATES  
If applicable, name of local government involved:    
2. Agency responsible:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules 
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where 
applicable):  Cranberry, bearberry, bilberry, lowbush berry, cloudberry, lingonberry, 
muntries, partridgeberry 
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected , to the extent relevant or practicable :  Any 
US trade partners  
5. Title, language and number of p ages of the notified document:  NOTICE.  Notice of 
Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various 
Commodities (available in English, 6 pages) 
6. Description of content:  This notice announces receipt of a petition proposing the 
establishment of a tolerance for residues of th e herbicide chlorimuron-ethyl in or on food 
commodities: Cranberry; bearberry; bilberry; lowbush berry; cloudberry; lingonberry; muntries; and partridgeberry at 0.02 ppm. 
7. Objective and rationale:  [ X ] food safety, [ ] animal health, [ X ] plant protection, 
[ X ] 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:  Federal Register: 
27 June 2007 (Volume 72, Number  123) Notices Page 35237-35242; 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2007/June/Day-27/p12036.htm 
10. Proposed date of adoption:  N/A G/SPS/N/USA/1634 
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  11. Proposed date of entry into force:  This is a notice of regulat ory intent which may or may 
not result in further regulatory action. 
12. Final date for comments:   Comments must be received on or before 27 July 2007, and 
may be identified by docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0301. 
Agency or authority designated to handl e comments:  [ ] National notification 
authority, [ X ] National enquiry point, or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:   Registration Division, (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001 
13. Texts available from:  [ X ] National notification authority, [ ] National enquiry point, 
or address, fax number and E-mail add ress (if available) of other body:   United States 
SPS National Notification Authority, USDA Fore ign Agricultural Service, International 
Regulations and Standards Division (IRSD), St op 1027, Washington D.C. 20250;  Tel.:+(1 
202) 720 1301;  Fax: +(1 202) 69 0 0677;  E-mail: fstsd@fas.usda.gov
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/TBT/N/ISR/162 
4 de abril de 2007 
 (07-1382) 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:   inglés 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente  de conformidad con el artículo 10.6. 
 
1. Miembro que notifica:   ISRAEL
 
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):    
2. Organismo responsable:    
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:    
Servicio de información OMC-OTC de Israel - Mi nisterio de Industria, Comercio y Trabajo  
Teléfono:  +(972) 3 5652204;  telefax:  +(972) 3 5652710 
Correo electrónico:  ella.kanchik@moital.gov.il 
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [   ], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [ X ], 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):   Acero para armaduras de hormigón 
(ICS:  77.140.15;  SA:  7213.10; 7214.20). 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado: Amendment 2 to 
mandatory standard SI 4466: Part 3 – Steel for reinforcement of concrete – Ribbed bars  
(Norma obligatoria SI 4466 – Parte 3:  A cero para armaduras de hormigón – Barras 
estriadas – Modificación Nº 2) – Disponible en hebreo 
6. Descripción del contenido:    
La modificación se refiere a la homologación del fraccionamiento. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando pr oceda, la índole de los problemas urgentes:  
Seguridad del consumidor 
8. Documentos pertinentes:   La aprobación del documento notificado se dará a conocer en el 
Boletín Oficial, sección Avisos del Gobierno. 
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:   
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:   }Sin determinar 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones:   60 días después de la fecha de 
notificación 
11. Textos disponibles en:  Servicio nacional de información [ X ], o dirección, números de 
teléfono y de telefax, correo electrónico y di rección del sitio Web, en su caso, de otra 
institución:
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/SAU/175 
1 March 2010  
 (10-1120) 
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:  SAUDI ARABIA
  
If applicable, name of local governme nt involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Saudi Standards, Metrology 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 above :   
Saudi Standards, Metrolog y and Quality Organization 
P.O. BOX:  3437 Riyadh 11471 Tel.: +966(1)4520000 Ext : (1378-1381-1383) Fax:  +966(1)4520193 Email:  enquirypoint@saso.org.sa 
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):  ICS:  17.220 
5. Title, number of pages and langu age(s) of the notified document:  The Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia/Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)/LAMP CONTROLGEAR- Part 2-7:  Part icular requirements fo r d.c. supplied elec tronic ballasts for 
emergency lighting (21 pages, in English).     
6. Description of content:  This regulation specifies particul ar safety requirements for d.c. 
supplied electronic ballasts fo r maintained and non-maintained  emergency lighting purposes. 
It includes specific requirements for ballasts and control units for lu minaires for emergency 
lighting as specified by IEC 60598-2-22.  DC supplied electronic ballasts for emergency 
lighting may or may not include batteries.  This regulation also includes operational 
requirements for ballasts which,  in the case of other d.c. supplied electroni c ballasts, are 
regarded as performance requirements.  This  is because non-operati onal emergency lighting 
equipment presents a safety hazard  
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
To ensure safety requirements for d.c. supp lied electronic ballasts for maintained and non-
maintained emergency lighting purposes. It includ es specific requirements for ballasts and 
control units for luminaires  for emergency lighting. 
8. Relevant documents:   http://www.saso.org.sa  G/TBT/N/SAU/175 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:   } Not yet determined 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from the date of circulation 
11. Text available from: National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax numbers, 
e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:    
enquirypoint@saso.org.sa, http://www.saso.org.sa
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/KEN/265 
16 December 2010  
 (10-6769) 
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 governme nt involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) 
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:    
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):  Agricultural tractors 
(HS 870190;  ICS 65060) 
5. Title, number of pages and langu age(s) of the notified document:  KS 2209:2010 Code of 
practice for operation of agricultural trac tors and trailers on public roads     
6. Description of content:  This code of practice specifies general, safety and environmental 
operational requirements on public roads for agricu ltural tractors, trailers, trailed appliances 
and mounted equipments/implements.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Safety and operational requirements  
8. Relevant documents:  
– VC 8057:2004, South African Compulsory Specification for Agricultural tractors; 
– UK, ATB Agricultural Training Board, farm  vehicles on the Road booklet, August 
1985; 
– Publication in which the notification is published when adopted:  Kenya Gazette. 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:   }Upon declaration as Mandatory by the Minister 
for Industrialization in the official Kenya 
Gazette 
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from date of notification G/TBT/N/KEN/265 
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  11. Text available from: National enquiry point [X], or address, telephone and fax numbers, 
e-mail and website addresses, if available of the other body:    
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) 
WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point P.O. Box 54974 00200 Nairobi, Kenya 
Tel.:  (+254 020) 605490, 605506/6948258 
Fax:  (+254 020) 609660/609665 E-mail:  info@kebs.org
 
Website:  http://www.kebs.org
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/L/848 
8 avril 2008 
 
 (08-1570) 
 Original:   espagnol 
  
 
INTRODUCTION DES MODIFICATIONS DU SYSTÈME HARMONISÉ 
DE 1996 DANS LES LISTES DE CONCESSIONS 
TARIFAIRES DE L'OMC 
 
Argentine – Liste LXIV  
 
Demande de dérogation 
 
 
 La communication ci-après, datée du 26 mars 2008, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de l'Argentine. 
 
_______________ 
 
 
 J'ai l'honneur de vous écrire au sujet de la tr ansposition de la Liste LXIV de l'Argentine dans 
la nomenclature du Système harmonisé de 1996. 
 
 À ce sujet, j'ai l'honneur de vous faire savoir que l'Argentine souhaite demander une 
prorogation de la dérogation pour suspendre l'a pplication des dispositions de l'article II du GATT 
de 1994 et, à cet effet, présente les renseignements ci-après: 
 
- Date de la dérogation initiale:  13 décembre 1995. 
 
- Date de la présentation des documents en rapport avec la mise en application du SH:  
30 mai 1995. 
 
- Nombre de prorogations accordées et dates des décisions correspondantes:  17 
 
 18/07/96;  24/04/97;  22/10/97;  24/04/98;  14/10/98;  15/06/99;  04/11/99;  03/05/00;  
08/12/00;  08/05/01;  13/05/02;  15/10/02;  24/07/03;  20/10/04;  27/07/05;  28/07/06;  et 27/07/07. 
 
- Nombre de pays avec lesquels des négocia tions au titre de l'article XXVIII ont été 
engagées:  quatre. 
 
- Nombre de pays avec lesquels des négocia tions au titre de l'article XXVIII ont été 
achevées:  trois. 
 
- Description des problèmes pertinents: 
 
- Situation actuelle:  l'échange de ren seignements avec l'Union européenne se 
poursuit pour une série de positions tarifaires. 
 
- Une dérogation est demandée jusqu'au 30 avril 2009 afin d'achever le 
processus engagé avec l'Union européenne. 
 
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  WT/DS184/15/Add.59 
11 de octubre de 2007 
 (07-4404) 
 Original:   inglés 
  
 
ESTADOS  UNIDOS  -  MEDIDAS  ANTIDUMPING  SOBRE 
DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS DE ACERO LAMINADO 
EN CALIENTE PROCEDENTES DEL JAPÓN 
Informe de situación presentado por los Estados Unidos
 
Addendum  
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 10 de oct ubre de 2007, 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 -  
Medidas antidumping sobr e determinados productos de  
acero laminado en caliente procedentes del Japón  
(WT/DS184 ) 
 Los Estados Unidos presentan este informe de  conformidad con el pá rrafo 6 del artículo 21 
del Entendimiento relativo a las normas y procedimie ntos por los que se rige la solución de 
diferencias . 
 El 23 de agosto de 2001, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias ("OSD") adoptó sus 
recomendaciones y resoluciones en el asunto Estados Unidos - Medidas antidumping sobre 
determinados productos de acero laminado en caliente procedentes del Japón  (WT/DS184).  En la 
siguiente reunión del OSD, celebrada el 10 de sep tiembre de 2001, los Estados Unidos informaron a 
ese Órgano de su propósito de aplicar las recomenda ciones y resoluciones del OSD relativas a dicho 
asunto. 
 El 22 de noviembre de 2002, en la investigación en materia de derechos antidumping sobre el 
acero laminado en caliente, el Departamento de Co mercio de los Estados Unidos emitió una nueva 
determinación definitiva que aplica las recomendaci ones y resoluciones del OSD respecto del cálculo 
de los márgenes antidumping en esa investigación.  Los detalles de esta determinación se exponen en 
el documento WT/DS184/15/Add.3. 
 Durante la última legislatura del Congreso, se presentó un texto legislativo por el que se 
aplicarían las recomendaciones y resoluciones del OSD con respecto a la legislación estadounidense 
en materia de derechos antidumping.  La Admini stración de los Estados Unidos sigue apoyando las 
enmiendas legislativas específicas por las que se aplicarían las recomendaciones y resoluciones 
del OSD a ese respecto y está trabajando con el Congreso estadounidense para aprobar enmiendas 
destinadas a ese fin. 
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  WT/DS376/6 
17 de junio de 2008 
 
 (08-2831) 
 Original:   inglés 
  
 
COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS Y SUS ESTADOS MIEMBROS - TRATO 
ARANCELARIO OTORGADO A DETERMINADOS PRODUCTOS 
DE TECNOLOGÍA DE LA INFORMACIÓN 
 
Solicitud de asociación a las consultas
 
 
Comunicación de los Estados Unidos 
 
 
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 12 de juni o de 2008, dirigida por la delegación de los 
Estados Unidos a la Delegación de las Comuni dades Europeas, a la delegación del Japón y al 
Presidente del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias, se  distribuye de conformidad con el párrafo 11 del 
artículo 4 del ESD.  
_______________ 
  
La presente comunicación se refiere a la solicitud de celebración de consultas presentada por 
el Japón en el asunto Comunidades Europeas y sus Estados mi embros - Trato arancelario otorgado a 
determinados productos de tec nología de la información , distribuida el 2 de junio de 2008 
(WT/DS376/1).  Las autoridades de mi país me  han encomendado que notifique a los Miembros 
participantes en las consultas y al Órgano de Soluci ón de Diferencias el deseo de los Estados Unidos 
de ser asociados a estas consultas, de conf ormidad con el párrafo 11 del artículo 4 del Entendimiento 
relativo a las normas y procedimientos por los que se rige la solución de diferencias .  Los Estados 
Unidos tienen un interés comercial sustancial en estas consultas.  Éstas se refieren a determinadas 
medidas de las Comunidades Europeas y sus Estado s miembros que afectan al trato arancelario 
otorgado a productos de tecnología de  la información, medidas resp ecto de las cuales los Estados 
Unidos han solicitado también la celebración de c onsultas (WT/DS375/1).  Estas medidas parecen dar 
lugar a la imposición de derechos  sobre determinados productos de  tecnología de la información, 
productos que son diseñados, producidos y exportados por fabricantes estadounidenses. 
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/AG/N/CUB/31 
14 de diciembre de 2007 
 (07-5594) 
Comité de Agricultura Original:   español 
  
 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
  
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 12 de dici embre de 2007, se distribuye a petición de la 
Delegación de Cuba .  La notificación se refiere a los compromisos en materia de subvenciones a la 
exportación ( cuadros ES.1, ES.2 y ES.3 ) correspondientes al año 2006 . 
 
_______________ 
 
 
 El gobierno de la República de Cuba no aplic ó subvenciones a las exportaciones de productos 
agrícolas durante el año 2006.  
  G/AG/N/CUB/31 
Página 2 Cuadro ES.2 
SUBVENCIONES A LA EXPORTACIÓN: Cuba 
 
PERÍODO DE NOTIFICACIÓN:  año civil 2006 
 
Subvenciones a la exportación:  notificación de las exportaciones totales 
 
Designación de los productos Año civil 2006 
 Cantidad de exportaciones totales 
(toneladas) 
 
1 2 3 
   
Azúcar  749.033,704* 
   
 
* Azúcar cruda base 96 
   G/AG/N/CUB/31
 Página 3Cuadro ES.3 
SUBVENCIONES A LA EXPORTACIÓN: Cuba 
 
PERÍODO DE NOTIFICACIÓN:  año civil 2006 
 
Subvenciones a la exportación:  notificación del volumen total de ayuda alimentaria 
 
Designación de los productos Año civil 2006 
 Cantidad de ayuda alimentaria a todos los destinos 
(toneladas) 
 
1 2 3 
   
Azúcar  2.657* 
   
 
* Azúcar cruda base 96 
 
 
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/TBT/N/HKG/18/Add.1 
10 de enero de 2008 
 (08-0113) 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:   inglés 
  
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
Addendum
 
   La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 2 de enero de 2008, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación del Hong Kong, China
. 
 
_______________ 
 
 
Propuesta de sistema de etiquetado de la inform ación nutricional de los productos alimenticios 
preenvasados  
 
 En la notificación G/TBT/N/HKG/18 (16 de enero de 2004) Hong Kong, China informó sobre 
el documento de consulta relativo al sistema de etiquetado de la información nutricional.  Se han 
revisado las normas detalladas del sistema de etique tado, disponibles actualmente en el documento 
titulado Propuesta de sistema de etiquetado de la información nutricional de los productos 
alimenticios preenvasados (disponible en inglés, 6 páginas). 
 Se prevé que el instrumento legislativo para  la introducción del sistema de etiquetado se 
someta a examen en el Consejo Legislativo a prin cipios de 2008.  Transcurrido el período de gracia de 
dos años, las medidas entrarán en vi gor a principios o mediados de 2010. 
 La introducción de las modificaciones legislativas relativas al sistema de etiquetado es 
competencia de la Oficina de salud, bienest ar y alimentación del Gobierno de la Región 
Administrativa Especial de Hong Kong.  Para mayor información, sírvanse dirigirse a: 
Food and Health Bureau 
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 20/F Murray Building Garden Road Central, Hong Kong 
Telefax:  +(852) 2136 3281 
Correo electrónico:  kkbkwok@fhb.gov.hk  
Las peticiones de los documentos mencionados puede n enviarse al Servicio nacional de información 
de Hong Kong, China:  
Innovation and Technology Commission (Com isión de Innovación y Tecnología) 
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 36/F., Immigration Tower 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 
Teléfono:  +(852) 2829 4819 
Telefax:  +(852) 2824 1302 
Correo electrónico:  psib@itc.gov.hk  
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RESTRICTED  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/VAL/M/47/Corr.1* 
28 October 2009 
 (09-5357) 
Committee on Customs Valuation  
  
 
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 7 MAY 2009 
 
Chairman:  Octavia Cerchez (Romania)
 
 
Corrigendum  
 
 1. Paragraph 7.9 of the abov e document should read "The representative of Hong Kong, China 
said...".  
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* In English and Spanish only.
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/CAN/275/Add.1 
25 mars 2011  
 (11-1448) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce Original:   anglais/ 
 français 
 
 
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Addendum  
 
 
 La communication ci-après, datée du 11 mars  2011, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation du Canada . 
 
_______________ 
 
 
Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les aliments et drogues (rapports sur les réactions indésirables 
aux drogues)  
 
 La proposition notifiée dans la notificati on G/TBT/N/CAN/275 (datée du 25 juin 2009) a été 
adoptée le 10 février 2011 en tant que Règlement modifiant le Règlemen t sur les aliments et drogues 
(rapports sur les réactions indésirables aux drogues) . 
  
 Le présent Règlement entre en vigueur le 10 février 2011. 
  
 Le texte intégral de la mesure adoptée peut êt re téléchargé à partir des adresses In ternet ci-
après: 
  
http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/20 11/2011-03-02/html/sor-dors31-eng.html  (anglais) 
http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/20 11/2011-03-02/html/sor-dors31-fra.html  (français) 
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/ p2/2011/2011-03-02/p df/g2-14505.pdf    (DORS/2011-31)  
 
 ou obtenu à l'adresse postale: 
  
Point d'information canadien 
Conseil canadien des normes 
200-270 rue Albert  
Ottawa (Ontario) 
K1P 6N7 
Tel.:  (613) 238-3222 
Fax.:  (613) 569-7808 
Courriel:  enquirypoint@scc.ca  
 
  
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SG/N/16/USA/21 
2 May 2005 
 
 (05-1785) 
Committee on Safeguards Original:   English 
  
 
IMPORTS OF CERTAIN STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS 
OF CHINESE ORIGIN INTO THE UNITED STATES 
 
Request for Consultations Pursuant  to Section 16.1 of Part I of
 
the Protocol on the Accession of the People's Republic of China  
 
UNITED STATES 
 
  The following communication, dated 3 February  2003, has been received from the Permanent 
Mission of the United States. 
 
_______________ 
 
  On 30 January 2003, the United States requested  consultations with the Government of the 
People’s Republic of China, pursuant to Section 16.1 of  Part I of the Protocol on the Accession of the 
People’s Republic of China, with a view to seeki ng a mutually satisfactory solution regarding market 
disruption to US domestic producers caused by impor ts of certain steel wire garment hangers of 
Chinese origin into the United States. 
 
 The consultations request was made follo wing a determination by the United States 
International Trade Commission (USITC), pursuant to section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2451), that certain steel wi re garment hangers of Chinese origin are being 
imported into the United States in such increased  quantities or under such conditions as to cause 
market disruption to the domestic producers of lik e or directly competitive products (Investigation 
No. TA-421-2, Certain Steel Wire Garment Hange rs from the People’s Republic of China). 
 
 For purposes of its investigation, the ITC cons idered certain steel wire garment hangers to 
consist of garment hangers , fabricated from steel wire in gauges from 9 to 17, inclusive (3.77 to 
1.37 millimetres, inclusive), whether or not galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with latex or 
epoxy or other similar gripping materials, and whet her or not fashioned with paper covers or capes 
(with or without printing) and/or non-slip features such  as saddles, tubes, or struts.  After fabrication, 
such hangers are in lengths from 7 to 20 inches, inclusive (177.8 to 508 millimetres, inclusive), and 
the hanger’s length or bottom bar is composed of st eel wire and/or saddles, tubes or struts.  The 
product may also be identified by its commercial desi gnation, referring to the shape and/or style of the 
hanger or the garment for which it is intended, incl uding but not limited to Shirt, Suit, Strut, and 
Caped hangers.  Specifically excluded are wooden, plastic, aluminum, and othe r garment hangers that 
are covered under separate subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTS).  The products subject to the investigation are clas sified in subheading 7326.20.00 of the HTS and 
reported under statistical reporting number 7326.20.0020.  
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1 This document was previously circulated as document G/SG/60 dated 5 February 2003.
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/ISR/332 
14 October 2009  
 (09-5025) 
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:  ISRAEL
  
If applicable, name of local governme nt involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:   
Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Tel: + (972) 3 5652700 
Fax: + (972) 3 5652710 
E-mail: Yael.Friedgut@moital.gov.il 
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):  Personal protective 
equipment (PPE): Footwear (ICS : 13.340.50; HS: Chapter 64). 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  Personal protective 
equipment: Test method for footwear  (3 pages in Hebrew).     
6. Description of content:  First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 1112 part 1. This 
standard adopted in 2006 the International Standard ISO 20344 - First edition: August 2004 
and its Technical Corrigendum 1 of Sept ember 2005. This amendment also adopts 
amendment 1 of September 2007 a nd changes the standard's norm ative reference accordingly. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Protection of human life and lowering of trade barriers.  
8. Relevant documents:    
• Mandatory Standard SI 1112 part 1 (July 2006). 
• International Standard ISO 20344 - First editio n: August 2004 + Technical Corrigendum 1: 
September 2005 + Amendment 1: September 2007.   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    To be determined 
Generally 60 days after publication in the Official Gazette, Se ction of Government 
Notices. G/TBT/N/ISR/332 
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  10. Final date for comments:  60 days from date of notification 
11. Text available from: National enquiry po int [ X], or address, telephone and fax 
numbers, e-mail and web-site addres ses, if available of the other body:
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  WT/DS174/25/Add.2 
WT/DS290/23/Add.2 7 mars 2006 
 
(06-1004) 
 Original:   anglais 
  
COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – PROTECTION DES MARQUES 
ET DES INDICATIONS GÉOGRAPHIQUES POUR LES PRODUITS 
AGRICOLES ET LES DENRÉES ALIMENTAIRES 
 
Rapport de situation des Communautés européennes
 
 
Addendum  
   La communication ci-après, datée du 6 ma rs 2006 et adressée par la délégation des 
Communautés européennes au Président de l'Orga ne de règlement des différends, est distribuée 
conformément à l'article 21:6 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends. 
 
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Rapport de situation sur la mise en œuvre des recommandations et décisions 
 
de l'ORD concernant le différend Communautés européennes – Protection  
des marques et des indications géographiques pour les produits  
agricoles et les denrées alimentaires  
(WT/DS174, WT/DS290 ) 
 
 
 Les Communautés européennes soumettent le présent rapport conformément à l'article 21:6 
du Mémorandum d'accord sur les règles et procédures régissant  le règlement des différends . 
  Le 20 avril 2005, l'Organe de règlement d es différends (l'"ORD") a adopté les rapports du 
Groupe spécial dans l'affaire Communautés européennes – Protection des marques et des indications 
géographiques pour les produits agricoles et les denrées alimentaires .  À la réunion de l'ORD du 
19 mai 2005, les Communautés européennes ont conf irmé leur intention de mettre en œuvre les 
recommandations et décisions de l'ORD dans ce diffé rend et ont indiqué qu'elle s auraient besoin d'un 
"délai raisonnable" pour ce faire, conformément à l'article 21:3 du Mémorandum d'accord sur les 
règles et procédures régissant le règlement des différends (le "Mémorandum d'accord"). 
 
 Le 9 juin 2005, les parties ont fait savoir à l' ORD que, conformément à l'article 21:3 b) du 
Mémorandum d'accord, elles étaient convenues que le délai raisonnable im parti aux Communautés 
européennes pour mettre en œuvre l es recommandations et décisions de l'ORD dans cette affaire serait 
de onze mois et deux semaines et qu'il expirerait donc le 3 avril 2006. 
 
 Le 23 décembre 2005, la Commission eur opéenne a proposé au Conseil de l'Union 
européenne un règlement révisé sur les indications  géographiques pour les produits agricoles et les 
denrées alimentaires qui mettrait en œuvre les recommandations et décisions de l'ORD.  Cette proposition est actuellement à l'examen au  Conseil et au Parlement européen. 
 
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/AG/N/POL/50/Add.1 
13 de julio de 2010 
 
 (10-3811) 
Comité de Agricultura Original:   inglés 
  
 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
Addendum
 
  
 La siguiente comunicación de Polonia , de fecha 5 de julio de 2010, se distribuye a petición de 
la delegación de las Comunidades Europeas .  La adición a la notificación, correspondiente al 
año 2001 , se refiere a los compromisos en materia de subvenciones a la exportación ( cuadros ES.1  
y ES.2 ). 
 
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  En el período objeto de examen Polonia no otorgó ayuda alimentaria.   
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ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/ISR/318/Corr.1 
8 décembre 2010 
 (10-6634) 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Corrigendum
 
  
 La communication ci-après, reçue le 25 novemb re 2010, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation d'Israël
. 
 
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 Le contenu du point 6 (Teneur) de la notification G/TBT/N/ISR/318 est à remplacer par ce qui suit:  "Les prescriptions des paragraphes 2.1.1a et 2.1.2 de la norme existante SI 23, partie 3 vont être 
déclarées d'application volontaire...". 
 
 
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RESTRICTED  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/BFA/W/165 
3 December 2007 
 (07-5349) 
Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration  
  
 
 
 
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION 
 
  The Committee on Budget, Finance and Ad ministration recommends to the General 
Council that the Director-General be authorized to undertake negotiations with the host 
country authorities, in close consultation with  the WTO Membership, with a view to reaching a 
mutually agreed solution to meet the long-term housing needs of the Organization, based on a 
master plan providing for a single site for the WTO in its present location, including the 
renovation and extension of the Centre William Ra ppard, including the construction of the 
necessary additional buildings and car park facilities, the strengthening of the security 
arrangements, and the provision of adequate  temporary premises during the renovation and 
construction work, and within the overall fina ncial limits set by the General Council in its 
decision of 29 July 2005 (WT/GC/M/97 ). 
 
 
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/ISR/205 
1 April 2008 
 (08-1419) 
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:   ISRAEL
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:   Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point 
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:    
Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point  
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour Tel: + (972) 3 5652700 Fax: + (972) 3 5652710 
E-mail: Yael.Friedgut@moital.gov.il 
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):   Plastic pipes for hot and 
cold water installations inside building  
(ICS: 91.140.60; 23.040.20; 23.040.45; HS: 3917.22). 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  1st amendment to the 
mandatory standard SI 5111 Part 2 - Plastic s piping systems for hot and cold water 
installations inside buildings- Polypropyl ene (PP): Pipes – (2 pages in Hebrew). 
6. Description of content:   This amendment changes the method of testing the impact 
resistance of the pipes, to matc hes the European standard EN1411. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Harmonization of Israel testing methods with those employed in the EU. 
8. Relevant documents:   Notice will be published in the Official Gazette, Section of 
Government Notices, when approved. 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:   }To be determined G/TBT/N/ISR/205 
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  10. Final date for comments:   60 days from date of notification 
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:
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SPS/N/CHN/105 
1 April 2008  
 (08-1444) 
Committee on Sanitary a nd Phytosanitary Measures Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
1. Member to Agreement notifying:  CHINA
  
If applicable, name of local government involved:     
2. Agency responsible:  Standardization Administration of China (SAC) 
3. Products covered (provide tariff item numb er(s) as specified in national schedules 
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers should be provided in addition, where 
applicable):  Health foods 
4. Regions or countries likely to be affected, to the extent relevant or practicable :  All 
countries and regions 
5. Title, language and number of pages of the notified document:  Limit hygienic standard of 
preservative in health foods (ava ilable in Chinese, 3 pages) 
6. Description of content:  This standard specifies the maximum use levels of benzoic acid 
(and sodium benzoate), sorbic acid (and potassium sorbate), methyl-p-hydroxylbenzoate and 
propyl-p-hydroxylbenzoate in health foods.  
It applies to the above preservatives perm itted to be used in the health foods. 
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. 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:   - 
10. Proposed date of adoption:  90 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat 
11. Proposed date of entry into force:  6 months after adoption G/SPS/N/CHN/105 
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  12. Final date for comments:  60 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat 
Agency or authority designated to handle comments:  [ X ] National notification 
authority, [   ] National enquiry point, or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body: 
13. Texts available from:  [   ] National notifica tion authority, [ X ] National enquiry point, 
or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  WT/DS285/20 
21 décembre 2006 
 
 (06-6131) 
 Original:   anglais 
  
 
ÉTATS-UNIS – MESURES VISANT LA  FOURNITURE TRANSFRONTIÈRES 
DE SERVICES DE JEUX ET PARIS 
 
Recours d'Antigua-et-Barbuda à l'article 21:5 du Mémorandum d'accord
 
sur le règlement des différends  
 
Communication du Président du Groupe spécial  
  
 La communication ci-après, datée du 20 décembre  2006 et adressée au Président de l'Organe 
de règlement des différends (ORD), est distri buée conformément à l'article 21:5 du Mémorandum 
d'accord sur le règlement des différends. 
 
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 L'article 21:5 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le  règlement des différends dispose qu'un groupe 
spécial établi au titre de cette disposition distribue ra son rapport dans les 90 jours suivant la date à 
laquelle il aura été saisi de la question.     L'article 21:5 prévoit en outre que, lorsque le  groupe spécial estimera qu'il ne peut pas 
présenter son rapport dans ce délai, il informera l' ORD par écrit des raisons de ce retard et lui 
indiquera dans quel délai il est ime pouvoir remettre son rapport.  
  Le 19 juillet 2006, l'ORD est convenu de porter le différend États-Unis – Mesures visant la 
fourniture transfrontières de services de jeux et paris:  Recours d'Antigua-et-Barbuda à l'article 21:5 
du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends  devant le Groupe spécial initial, si possible.  
Étant donné que le Président et l'un des membres du Groupe spécial initial n'étaient pas disponibles 
pour cette procédure, les parties sont convenues de la composition d'un nouveau groupe spécial, 
établie le 16 août 2006.   En raison de contraintes de calendrier rencont rées par les parties ainsi que du délai nécessaire 
pour l'achèvement du rapport et sa traduction en françai s et en espagnol, le Groupe spécial ne sera pas 
en mesure de remettre son rapport dans le déla i de 90 jours prévu à l' article 21:5 du Mémorandum 
d'accord sur le règlement des différends.   Le Groupe spécial compte distribuer son rappor t aux Membres d'ici à la fin de mars 2007. 
 
 
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. /.  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/CHN/163 
1 December 2005 
 (05-5702) 
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:   THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:   Standardization Administration of China (SAC) 
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):   Tractors and machinery 
for agriculture and forestry (ICS:  65.060;  HS:  8701) 
5. Title, number of pages and langu age(s) of the notified document:   National Standard of 
the P.R.C., Tractors and Machinery for Agricu lture and Forestry - Technical Means for 
Ensuring Safety. 
 Part 5:  Power-Driven Soil-Working Equipment (4 pages, in Chinese)  Part 6:  Equipment for Crop Protection (9 pages, in Chinese) 
 
Part 7:  Combine Harvesters, Forage a nd Cotton Harvesters (11 pages, in Chinese) 
 Part 8:  Irrigation Pumps and Machines (9 pages, in Chinese)  
Part 9:  Equipment for Sowing, Planting and Distributing Fertilizers (6 pages, in Chinese) 
 Part 13:  Powered Walk-behind and Hand-held  Lawn Trimmers and Lawn Edge Trimmers 
(11 pages, in Chinese) 
6. Description of content:   The series standards of GB 10395 specify the safety requirements 
and test rules applicable to power-driven soil-working equipment, equipment for crop 
protection, combine harvesters, forage a nd cotton harvesters, irrigation pumps and 
machines, equipment for sowing, planting and distributing fertilizers, portable powered 
hedge trimmers, powered walk-behind and ha nd-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge 
trimmers, powered shredders and chippers, pow ered edgers with rigid cutting means, 
portable hand-held combusti on engine driven brush cu tters and grass trimmers. G/TBT/N/CHN/163 
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7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
To protect human health and safety 
8. Relevant documents:   GB 10395.1-2001, Tractors and Machinery for Agriculture and 
Forestry – Technical Means for Ensuring Safety – Part 1:  General (eqv ISO 4254-1:  1989) 
9. Proposed date of adoption:  90 days after circulation by WTO Secretariat  
Proposed date of entry into force:  6 months after adoption 
10. Final date for comments:   60 days after circulation by WTO Secretariat 
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:        
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People’s Republic of China 
Tel:  (+86) 10 822 60618 Fax:  (+86) 10 822 62448 
 
E-mail:  tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE  
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIO  
 
 
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 
  
 
 
 
 
Reference:     WLI/100                  3 February 2011  
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
MARRAKESH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING 
THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
DONE AT MARRAKESH ON 15 APRIL 1994 
 
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994 
 
CERTIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS  AND RECTIFICATIONS TO  
SCHEDULE XXIII - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 
 
 
TRANSMISSION OF CERTIFIED TRUE COPY
 
 
 I have the honour to furnish herewith a certified tr ue copy of the Certification of Modifications 
and Rectifications to Schedule XXIII - Dominican Republic , effective 11 January 2011 . 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
       P a s c a l  L a m y  
       D i r e c t o r - G e n e r a l  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
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SCHEDULES OF TARIFF CONCESSIONS TO THE 
GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994 
 
CERTIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS AND RECTIFICATIONS 
 
SCHEDULE XXIII - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
  
 WHEREAS the CONTRACTING PARTIES to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 
1947 adopted, on 26 March 1980, a Decision on Procedu res for Modification and Rectification of 
Schedules of Tariff Concessions (BISD 27S/25); 
  WHEREAS in accordance with the provisions of the above- mentioned Deci sion, a draft 
containing modifications and rectifications to Schedule XXIII - Dominican Republic was 
communicated to all Members of the World Tra de Organization in document G/MA/TAR/RS/218 on 
11 November 2010 and in document G/MA/TAR/RS/218/Corr.1 on 18 November 2010; 
 
 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the modi fications and rectifications to Schedule XXIII - 
Dominican Republic  are established in conformity with the above-mentioned Decision. 
  The annexed modifications and rectifications are effective as of  11 January 2011  
 
 This Certification is deposited with the Dire ctor-General of the Worl d Trade Organization, who 
shall promptly furnish a certified true copy to each  Member of the World Trade Organization.  It shall 
be registered in accordance with the provisions of  Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. 
  
 DONE at Geneva this twentieth day of January, two thousand and eleven. 
  
 
  
 
          P a s c a l  L a m y  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
Certified true copy:  
 
  
 
  
Director-General  
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/KEN/110 
11 September 2007 
 (07-3787) 
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):   Woven fabrics  
(HS:  5111; ICS:  59.060) 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:   KS 541 Part 2:2007 
Specification for woven fabrics for uniforms. Part 2. Fabrics made wholly or partly from 
wool (First revision). 
6. Description of content:   The first revision of this Keny a Standard specifies constructional  
details and other technical requirements of wove n fabrics made wholly or partly from wool 
intended for making uniforms. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Prevention of deceptive practices; consumer information. 
8. Relevant documents:    
KS 520 Specification for woven fabrics used for suits, jackets, slacks, trousers and skirts. 
BS 1771 Part 1: 1984; fabrics for uniforms and work wear. Part 1 Specification for fabrics of wool and wool blends. 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    28 October 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/110 
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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