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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/Notif.99/35/Add.1 
26 April 2005 
 
 (05-1696) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   Spanish 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Addendum
 
  
 The following communication, dated 22 April 2005,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Argentina
. 
 
_______________  
 
 Please be advised that, pursuant to Resolution No. 55/2005 of the Technical Coordination 
Secretariat (SCT) of the Ministry of Economy and Production, former Secretariat of Industry, Trade 
and Mining (ex-SICM) Resolution No. 730/1998 has been amended as follows: 
"Article 1 — It is hereby estab lished, with regard to the Mandato ry Certification Systems set up under 
Resolutions Nos. 730 of 3 November 1998, 676 of 15 September 1999 and 896 of 6 December 1999, 
of the former SECRETARIAT OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MINING of the former MINISTRY 
OF THE ECONOMY, PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES, containing regulations to Laws 
Nos. 22.802 on Fair Trade and 24.240 on Consumer Pr otection, that if, NINETY (90) calendar days 
prior to the dates on which the requirement to obt ain certification of compliance with the minimum 
safety requirements or the technical standards establis hing the characteristics of one or more products 
comes into effect, no certification bodies and/or testing laboratories able to corroborate such safety 
requirements or the respective technical standards have been recognized by the National Directorate 
of Domestic Trade of the UNDERSECRETARI AT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION, under the 
TECHNICAL COORDINATION SECRETARIAT of the MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND PRODUCTION, this requirement shall be suspended. This suspension shall remain in effect for up to 
NINETY (90) calendar days as from the date on wh ich fulfilment of the twofold requirement of 
recognition of both a certification body and a testi ng laboratory for the certification system and the 
product concerned is confirmed." 
 Notified texts available at: Website: http://www.puntofocal.g ov.ar/notific_arg_2000.htm  
E-mail: focalotc@mecon.gov.ar
 
Fax: (+54) 11 4349-4072 
 
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. /.   ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/CHN/474 
1er octobre 2008 
 (08-4617) 
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:   CHINE
 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux  concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):         
2. Organisme responsable:   Standardization Administration of China  – SAC (Administration 
de la normalisation de la Chine) 
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 pe uvent aussi être indiqués, le cas échéant):   
Symboles utilisés pour l'emballage des marchandises dangereuses (ICS 13.300) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   National Standard of the P.R.C., 
Packing Symbol of Dangerous Goods (Norme nationale de la  République populaire de 
Chine.  Symboles utilisés pour l'emballage des marchandises dangereuses) – 19 pages, en chinois 
6. Teneur:   La norme notifiée énonce les pictogr ammes prescrits pour les marchandises 
dangereuses, les symboles graphiques utilisés pour  l'emballage ainsi que  leur taille, leur 
couleur, les méthodes d'application, etc.  Elle s'applique aux emballages destinés au 
transport de marchandises dangereuses. 
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:  
Renforcement de la sécurité du transport et de la protection des marchandises dangereuses  
8. Documents pertinents:   - 
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:   
 
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:   90 jours après distribution par le 
Secrétariat de l'OMC 
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/474 
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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:   
WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People’s Republic of China  
(Centre national de notification et d'info rmation OMC sur les OTC de la République 
populaire de Chine) 
Téléphone:   +86 10 8226 0618 Fax:    +86 10 8226 2448 
Courrier électronique: tbt@aqsiq.gov.cn
 
Texte également accessible à l'adresse: 
http://members.wto.org/crnatt achments/2008/tbt/chn/08_3107_00_x.pdf
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/QAT/74 
13 November 2008 
 (08-5529) 
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:   QATAR
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:   Standards and metrology department 
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:    
Qatar General Organization fo r Standards and Metrology 
P.O Box 23277 State of Qatar E-mail : standard@qatar.net.qa
 
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [    ], 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):   This standard applies to 
soybeans for direct human consumption. 
5. Title, number of pages and langu age(s) of the notified document:   Soybeans   (6 pages, 
in Arabic, 4 pages, in English). 
6. Description of content:   Foreword, scope and field of application, complementary 
references, definitions, classification, requirements, grading, sampling, methods of test, 
packaging, transpiration, storage, labelling. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
This standard is recommended because the product is provided in Saudi market. 
8. Relevant documents:   Code of federal regulations 1998, United state standards for 
soybeans No 810 – 1601, CFR (7), ch. Vlll. Pgs 554-555 
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 G/TBT/N/QAT/74 
Page 2  
 
  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:   
For the documents you may find it on the link below 
http://www.qs.org.qa/ar/nc/food/distributions/tbt.html
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/TBT/N/USA/490/Add.1 
27 de agosto de 2010 
 (10-4472) 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  Original:   inglés 
  
 
NOTIFICACIÓN  
 
Addendum
 
  
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 24 de agos to de 2010, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de los Estados Unidos
. 
 
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ORGANISMO:  Comisión de Seguridad de los Productos de Consumo (CPSC)  TÍTULO:  Norma de seguridad rela tiva a los andadores para lactantes 
 MEDIDA:  Norma definitiva 
 
RESUMEN:  El artículo 104(b) de la Ley de mejo ra de la seguridad de los productos de consumo 
(CPSIA) de 2008 establece que la Comisión de Segu ridad de los Productos de Consumo (CPSC) de 
los Estados Unidos promulgará normas de seguridad para los pr oductos duraderos destinados a 
lactantes o niños de corta edad.  Esas normas ser án "sustancialmente iguales" a las normas de 
aplicación voluntaria o más estrictas que éstas, si la CPSC determina que es posible mejorar la 
protección contra las lesiones que podría causar un producto, adoptando prescripciones más estrictas.  La CPSC publica una norma de seguridad relativa a los andadores para lactantes con arreglo a las 
directrices del artículo 104(b) de la CPSIA.  FECHAS:  La norma entrará en vigor el 21 de diciembre de 2010, y abarca los productos 
manufacturados o importados en esa fecha o en fechas posteriores.  El Director del Federal Register  
aprobó la incorporación por referencia de la publi cación indicada en la norma que se notifica, con 
entrada en vigor el 21 de diciembre de 2010.  Dirección de Internet: 
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-14323.htm
 
http://edocket.access.gpo.g ov/2010/pdf/2010-14323.pdf  
   
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RESTRICTED  ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/MA/TAR/RS/166 
15 de junio de 2010 
 (10-3251) 
Comité de Acceso a los Mercados  
  
 
RECTIFICACIÓN Y MODIFICACIÓN DE LAS LISTAS 
 
Lista CIV - República Centroafricana
 
 
Comunicación de la Secretaría1 
 
  De conformidad con lo dispuesto en el aparta do d) del párrafo 1 del Procedimiento para la 
verificación y certificación de los cambios del SA96 que afectan a las Listas de 64 Miembros
2, las 
modificaciones adjuntas de la Lista CIV - República Centroafricana3 se distribuyen con arreglo a la 
Decisión de 26 de marzo de 1980.4  El anexo ha sido elaborado por la Secretaría y refleja el contenido 
del fichero electrónico conforme al SA96 que fu e aprobado por los Miembros durante la reunión de 
examen multilateral celebrad a el 5 de marzo de 2010. 
 
_______________ 
  
 Si en el plazo de tres meses contados a partir de la fecha del presente documento no se notifica a la Secretaría ninguna objeción, las rectificaciones y modificaciones de la Lista CIV - República Centroafricana se considerarán ap robadas y serán formalmente certificadas. 
                                                     
 
1 El presente documento ha sido elaborado bajo la resp onsabilidad de la Secretaría y sin perjuicio de las 
posiciones de los Miembros ni de sus derechos y obligaciones en el marco de la OMC. 
2 Decisión de 27 de mayo de 2009, documento WT/L/756. 
3 En francés solamente. 
4 Decisión de 26 de marzo de 1980 sobre los proc edimientos para la modifi cación o rectificación de las 
Listas de concesiones arancelarias, IBDD S27/25-26 del GATT. G/MA/TAR/RS/166 
Página 2  
 
  PP 3 - 51 Offset (fichero en Access adjunto)
RESTRICTED  ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  TN/MA/M/16 
23 de diciembre de 2004 
 
 (04-5653) 
Grupo de Negociación sobre 
el Acceso a los Mercados  
 
 
 
ACTA DE LA REUNIÓN 
 
celebrada en el Centro William Rappa rd del 6 al 8 de diciembre de 2004  
 
Presidente:  Embajador S. H. Jóhannesson (Islandia) 
 
 
 El Grupo de Negociación adopta  el orden del día de la reunión que figura en el documento 
WTO/AIR/2457.  Se abordan en modo informal los siguientes temas: 
 
1. Cuestiones técnicas   a) Crestas arancelarias, aranceles elevados y progresividad arancelaria   b) Productos cuya exportación in teresa a los países en desarrollo 
 
 c) Compromisos de reducción que no conlleven una reciprocidad plena   d) Crédito por las medidas de liberalizac ión autónoma consolidadas por los países en 
desarrollo desde la Ronda Uruguay 
 
 e) Productos abarcados y participación en enfoques sectoriales   f) Estudios y medidas de creación de capacidad apropiados   g) Dependencia de los ingresos derivados de los aranceles 
 
2. Obstáculos no arancelarios   a) Notificaciones de obstáculos no arancel arios presentadas por los Miembros (Corea, 
Cuba, el Japón y los Estados Unidos)  
  (TN/MA/W/46/Add.7-10) 
  b) Comunicaciones/propuestas relativas a obst áculos no arancelarios presentadas por los 
Miembros: 
 
  - Obstáculos no arancelarios en la industria electrónica:  contribución de Corea 
al enfoque vertical de la negociación sobre obstáculos no arancelarios
 
(TN/MA/W/6/Add.4) 
  c) Recopilación realizada por la Secretaría de los distintos obstáculos notificados en el 
documento TN/MA/W/46 (JOB(04)/62) 
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/GEO/13 
18 January 2010  
 (10-0218) 
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:  GEORGIA
  
If applicable, name of local governme nt involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):     
2. Agency responsible:  Ministry of Economic Development  of Georgia.  
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 [   ], 2.10.1 [ X ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other:   
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. 
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Concrete and 
Ferroconcrete Constructions, ICS: 91.080.10;  91.080.40   
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  The Order  by the 
Ministry of Economic Development  of Georgi a “On the approval  of  Building Norms and 
Rules  -Concrete and Fe rroconcrete Constructions” (in Georgian).   
6. Description of content:  The given rules set requirements for building the constructions of 
heavy, fine-aggregate, light, cellular and por ous concrete as well as stressed concrete.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Responsibility  for safety and quali ty of  buildings and constructions  
8. Relevant documents:    
- The Law of Georgia “On Building Activity” ,  
- The regulation of the Ministry of  Economic Development of Georgia 
- Published in the Saqartvelos Sakanonmdeblo Matsne (The Legal Herald of Georgia)   
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    23 October 2009   
1 January 2010   
10. Final date for comments:  - 
11. Text available from: National enquiry point [  ], or address, telephone and fax numbers, 
e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body:    
National Information Centre (Meri Broladze ), N67 Chargali str. Tbilisi 0141, Georgia 
Tel: +995 32 612530, 613090, 613021, Fax: +995 32 613500 
E-mail: geostm@economy.ge
RESTRICTED  ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  S/L/306 
24 octobre 2007 
 
 (07-4604) 
Commerce des services Original:   anglais 
  
 
COMMUNICATION PRÉSENTÉE PAR LES ÉTATS-UNIS ET LE JAPON 
 
Accord mutuel conformément au para graphe 4 des Procédures pour la mise
 
en œuvre de l'article XXI de l'Accord général sur le commerce  
des services (AGCS) (Modification des Listes) (S/L/80 ) 
 
  La communication ci-après, datée du 22 octo bre 2007 et adressée par les délégations des 
États-Unis et du Japon, est distribuée aux Membres de l'OMC.  
_______________ 
 
  Le 8 mai 2007, le Secrétariat de l'OMC a distribué une communication présentée par les États-Unis au titre de l'article XXI de l'AGCS (S/SECRET/10), dans laquelle ils notifiaient aux 
Membres leur intention d'apporter une modification à leur liste en ce qui concerne les "Autres services 
récréatifs".  Suite à la présentation de cette comm unication, conformément à l'article XXI, le Japon a 
notifié aux États-Unis qu'il estimait que les avan tages découlant pour lui de l'AGCS pouvaient être 
affectés par la modification proposée (document S/L/290).   Conformément aux Procédures pour la mise en œ uvre de l'article XXI de  l'Accord général sur 
le commerce des services (AGCS) (Modification d es Listes) (S/L/80), la période prévue pour ce 
processus peut être prorogée par accord mutuel.  Le s États-Unis et le Japon sont convenus de proroger 
la période pour cette question jusqu'au 14 décembre 2007.  
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. /.   ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/TBT/N/ARE/13 
4 mars 2008 
 (08-0956) 
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:   ÉMIRATS ARABES UNIS
 
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux  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 concernant la notification doivent être 
indiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de l'organisme susmentionné :   
P O Box 2166 
Abu Dhabi Émirats arabes unis 
Téléphone: (+971) 2 671 0888 
Fax:  (+971) 2 671 0999 
Courrier électronique:  esma@esma.ae
 
Site Web:  www.esma.ae  
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):   
Véhicules automobiles (ICS 43.060) 
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   UAE and GCC draft technical 
regulation: GSO2/FDS 146 Motor vehicles -  me thods of testing gaseous pollutants to the 
emitted atmosphere from heavy duty diesel engi ne vehicles – part 2:  Determination of 
smoke density Uniform provisions  (Projet de règlement technique des Émirats arabes unis et 
du Conseil de coopération du Golfe:  GSO2/FDS 146 – Véhicules automobiles:  Méthodes 
d'essai pour mesurer les émissions de polluants  gazeux des véhicules automobiles lourds à 
moteur diesel – Partie 2:  Établissement de prescriptions uniformes relatives à la densité de la fumée) – 7 pages, disponible en arabe 
6. Teneur:   Établissement de méthodes d'essai pour mesurer les émissions de polluants gazeux 
des véhicules lourds à moteur diesel. 
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:  
Protection de l'environnement 
8. Documents pertinents:   Norme d'émission européenne Euro 4 G/TBT/N/ARE/13 
Page 2  
 
  9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:   
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:  } À déterminer 
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:   60 jours à compter de la date de 
notification 
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:   
Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology  – ESMA (Autorité de normalisation 
et de métrologie des Émirats arabes unis) 
UAE TBT Enquiry  Point (Point d'information OTC des Émirats arabes unis) 
Téléphone: (+971) 2 676 7148 
Fax:  (+971) 2 671 5999 Courrier électronique:  uaetbt@esma.ae
 
Site Web:  www.esma.ae
WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/DS291/41 
13 February 2008 
 (08-0656) 
  
  
 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND 
MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS 
 
Recourse by the European Communities to Article 22.6 of the DSU
 
 
Constitution of the Arbitrator 
 
Note by the Secretariat  
  
1. At the meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body  (DSB) on 8 February 2008, it was agreed that 
the matter raised by the European Communities in document WT/DS291/40 had been referred to 
arbitration as required by Article 22.6 of the DSU.  2. Article 22.6 of the DSU provides as follows: 
"When the situation described in paragraph 2 occurs, the DSB, upon request, shall 
grant authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations within 30 days of the 
expiry of the reasonable period of time unl ess the DSB decides by consensus to reject 
the request.  However, if the Member con cerned objects to the level of suspension 
proposed, or claims that the principles and procedures set forth in paragraph 3 have 
not been followed where a complaining part y has requested authorization to suspend 
concessions or other obligations pursuant to pa ragraph 3(b) or (c), the matter shall be 
referred to arbitration. Such arbitration sha ll be carried out by the original panel, if 
members are available, or by an arbitrator
15 appointed by the Director-General and 
shall be completed within 60 days after the date of expiry of the reasonable period of 
time.  Concessions or other obligations sh all not be suspended during the course of 
the arbitration." 
(original footnote) 15  The expression "arbitrator" shall be interpreted as referring either to an 
individual or a group. 
 
3. The arbitration will be carried out by the original panelists as follows: 
  Chairperson: Mr Christian Häberli   Members: Mr Mohan Kumar    Mr Akio Shimizu 
 
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/USA/425/Add.2 
21 March 2011  
 (11-1397) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   English 
  
 
NOTIFICATION  
 
Addendum
 
  
 The following communication, dated 10 March 2011, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the United States
.  
 
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TITLE:  Energy Conservation Program for Consumer  Products: Test Procedure for Microwave Ovens 
 AGENCY:  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (OEERE), Department of Energy (DOE)  
ACTION:  Interim final rule 
 SUMMARY:  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE ) is amending its test procedures for microwave 
ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Ac t (EPCA) to provide for the measurement of 
standby mode and off mode power use by microwav e ovens. These amendments incorporate into the 
DOE test procedure provisions from the Internati onal Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 
62301, "Household electrical appliances - Measure ment of standby power," First Edition 2005-06 
(IEC Standard 62301 (First Edition)).  In addition, these amendments adopt in the DOE test procedure 
definitions of modes based on the relevant pr ovisions from the IEC Standard 62301 Second Edition, 
Final Draft International Standard (IEC Standard  62301 (FDIS)), as well as language to clarify 
application of these provisions for measuring stan dby mode and off mode power consumption in 
microwave ovens. 
 DATES:  This rule is effective 8 April 2011.  Comme nts on the interim final ru le are due 6 September 
2011.  The incorporation by reference of certain pu blications listed in the rule is approved by the 
Director of the Federal Register on 8 April 2011. 
 
FULL TEXT URLs:  http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/2011-5044.htm
 
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-5044.pdf   
 
 
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO  G/TBT/N/MEX/183/Add.1 
6 de agosto de 2010  
 (10-4213) 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio Original:   español 
  
 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
Addendum
 
  
 La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 4 de a gosto de 2010, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de México
. 
 
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Remolques y semirremolques-especificaciones de seguridad y métodos de prueba:  
  El 2 de agosto de 2010, la Secretaria de Co municaciones y Transportes publicó en el Diario 
Oficial de la Federación ( http://www.dof.gob.mx
), las Respuestas a los Comentarios del Proyecto de 
Norma Oficial Mexicana PROY-NOM-035-SC T-2-2008, Remolques y semirremolques-
Especificaciones de seguridad y métodos de prueba, publicada como proyecto en el Diario Oficial de 
la Federación el 16 de octubre de 2009.  Cualquier comentario dirigirlo a  Secretaría de Economía 
Subsecretaría de Competitividad y Normatividad  
Dirección General de Normas Tel.:  (+52) 55 5729 9100 Ext. 43217 Fax:  (+52) 55 5520 9715 Sitio Internet:  http://www.economia.gob.mx/swb/es/economia/p_competitiv_normativ
 
Corre electrónico:  normasomc@econom ia.gob.mx y figueroa@economia.gob.mx 
 
Y está disponible aquí:  http://members.wto.org/crnattach ments/2010/tbt/mex/10_3063_00_s.pdf  
    
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WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/ARG/204/Add.1 
20 April 2007 
 
 (07-1648) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original:   Spanish 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Addendum
 
  
 The following communication, dated 16 April 2007,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Argentina
. 
 
_______________ 
 
 
 Medicinal preparations for human use.   Please be advised that, pursuant to Provision No. 1476/2007 of the National Drug, Food and 
Medical Technology Administration (ANMAT), Annex I of ANMAT Provision No. 5040/06, "Régimen de Buenas Prác ticas para la Realizac ión de Estudios de 
Biodisponibilidad/Bioequivalencia " (Code of Good Practice for Bioavailability/Bioequivalence 
Studies), is being replaced by Annex I of the new Provision.  Texts available at:  
Web site:  http://www.puntofo cal.gov.ar/notific_arg.htm 
E-mail:   focalotc@mecon.gov.ar Fax:    (+54) 11 4349 4072  
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/Q2/NOR/22 
29 October 2008 
 (08-5252) 
Committee on Subsidies 
and Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
Reply to Question from the SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN,  
PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU1 Regarding the New  
and Full Notification of NORWAY2 
   The following communication, dated 25 September 2008, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Norway.   
 
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Question 
 
 As notified on page 21, the Export Development Programmes for SMEs  provides subsidies 
to SMEs with high export potential.  Co uld Norway provide more details about how to 
determine the criterion of "high export potential" ?  If applicable, please give some examples.   
 
Reply
 
  The export development programme for SMEs  is a business development programme which 
focus on small, highly knowledge- and technology based enterprises with high export potential.  The 
support covers costs partly incurred by the comp anies for services obtained from Innovation Norway 
in connection with market research, surveys, semina rs and training et cetera.  The goal is not 
necessarily increase d exports, but to increase Norwegian co mpanies' competitiveness compared to 
companies overseas, both abroad as well as in the home market.    
 Whether a SME has "high export poten tial" is based on a qualitative assessment.  Two 
important aspects must be considered:    
1. whether the company is a SME with growth ambition and potential;  and  
2. whether the project is internationally aimed.   
 
 Innovation Norway , has considered a SME to have growth ambition and potential if:   
 
• The SME (according to international definition s) has existed for more than five years;   
• Turnover of at least NOK 5 million;   
• Expected growth in turnover of at least 100 per cent during the next 5 years, or at least 20 per 
cent annual growth during the next 4 years.   
 
                                                     
 
1 G/SCM/Q2/NOR/21.   
2 G/SCM/N/155/NOR.   G/SCM/Q2/NOR/22 
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   Consideration of whether a project is  internationally aimed is based i.a. on:   
 
• Contributes to increased exports;   
• Includes international market initiatives for products/services;   
• Contributes to innovation, products- and market de velopment in an international environment;   
• Contributes to exchange of technology, exports  and imports and use of international R&D 
competence;   
• Contributes to investments across countries;   
• Mobilizes international competent capital and k nowledge into Norwegian innovation working 
environment and businesses ;   
• Contributes to increased internati onal marketing competence.   
   
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. /. ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL  
DEL COMERCIO   
G/TBT/N/JPN/398 
3 de julio de 2012  
 (12-3538) 
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:  JAPÓN  
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):     
2. Organismo responsable:  Ministerio de Salud, Trabajo y Bienestar Social (MHLW) 
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:     
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 correspo nda;  en otro caso 
partida del arancel nacional.  Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el número de 
partida de la ICS):  Productos farmacéuticos (SA: 30) 
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado:  Partial revision of the 
Japanese Pharmacopoeia Sixteenth edition  (Revisión parcial de la 16ª edición de la 
Farmacopea Japonesa) – 7 página s, disponible en inglés 
6. Descripción del contenido:  Con arreglo a las disposiciones del artículo 41 de la 
Ley sobre Asuntos Farmacéuticos,  se debe revisar la 16ª edic ión de la Farm acopea Japonesa. 
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la índole de los problemas urgentes:  
Regulación de las propiedades y de la calidad de los medicamentos 
8. Documentos pertinentes:    
− Ley sobre Asuntos Farmacéuticos    
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:   
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor:  }1º de octubre de 2012 
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones:  31 de agosto de 2012 G/TBT/N/JPN/398 
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:    
Japan Enquiry Point (Servicio de información del Japón) 
International Trade Division (Divis ión de Comercio Internacional) 
Economic Affairs Bureau (Ofici na de Asuntos Económicos) 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minis terio de Relaciones Exteriores) 
Fax:  (+81  3) 5501 8343 
Correo electrónico:  enquiry@mofa.go.jp  
http://members.wto.org/crnatt achments/2012/tbt/JPN/12_2517_00_e.pdf
. /.  
  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  S/C/N/411 
10 October 2007 
 (07-4358) 
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.  
 
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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° 57 of the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, dated 5 May 1999, on the 
approval of the Guideline "on the regulatory bank capital", 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 guideline is to define the calculation method of regulatory capital of 
banks in order to cover credit risk.  This me asure falls under prudential regulation category.  
 
The mode of supply covered by this  measure: (3) Commercial presence 
 6. Members specifically affected, if any : 
 None 
 
 S/C/N/411 
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  7. Texts available from: 
WTO Secretariat, Geneva 
Trade in Services Division 
 
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. /.   ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/SPS/N/CHN/101 
20 mars 2007 
 (07-1174) 
Comité des mesures sanita ires et phytosanitaires  Original:   anglais 
  
 
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
1. Membre de l'Accord adressant la notification:  RÉPUBLIQUE POPULAIRE DE 
CHINE  
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs pub lics locaux concernés:   
2. Organisme responsable:  Ministry of Health  (Ministère de la santé) 
3. Produits visés (Prière d'indiquer le(s) numéro(s) du tarif figurant dans les listes 
nationales déposées à l'OMC. Les numéros de l'ICS devraient aussi être indiqués, 
le cas échéant):   Nouveaux aliments 
4. Régions ou pays susceptibles d'être concernés, si cela est pertinent ou faisable:   
Tous les Membres de l'OMC 
5. Intitulé, langue et nombre de pages du texte notifié:  Administrative Measures on Novel 
Food  (Mesures administratives visant les nouveaux aliments) – Disponible en chinois, 6 
pages 
6. Teneur:  Définition, évaluation de la sécurité sanitaire, procédure de demande et 
d'approbation, gestion et administration de la  production et contrôle d'hygiène pour les 
nouveaux aliments.  Directives concernant la  gestion des nouveaux aliments en Chine. 
7. Objectif et raison d'être:  [ X] innocuité des produits alimentaires, [ ] santé des 
animaux, [ ] préservation des végétaux, [ ] protection des personnes contre les maladies 
ou les parasites des animaux/des plantes, [ ] protection du territoire contre d'autres 
dommages attribuables à des parasites   
8. Norme, directive ou recommandation internationale: 
[ ] Commission du Codex Alimentarius, [ ] Organisation mondiale de la santé animale 
(OIE), [ ] Convention internationale  pour la protection des végétaux, [ X] Néant 
S'il existe une norme, directive ou recomm andation internationale, en donner la 
référence correcte et indiquer brièvement en quoi le texte notifié est différent:   
9. Documents pertinents et langue(s) dans laquelle (lesquelles) ils sont disponibles:  Néant 
10. Date projetée pour l'adoption:  À déterminer 
11. Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur:  À déterminer G/SPS/N/CHN/101 
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  12. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:  Soixante (60) jours après distribution 
par le Secrétariat de l'OMC 
Organisme ou autorité désigné pour traiter les observations:  [ ] autorité nationale 
responsable des notifications, [ X] point d'information national ou adresse, numéro de 
téléfax et adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:   
13. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  [ ] autorité nationale responsable 
des notifications, [ X] point d'information national ou adresse, numéro de téléfax et 
adresse électronique (s'il y a lieu) d'un autre organisme:
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/ALB/10 
29 January 2007 
 (07-0404) 
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:   REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:   Albanian General Directorate of Metrology and Calibration 
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:   National Enquiry 
Point 
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):   Metrology 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:   Draft Law of Council 
of Ministers on approval of the Regulation “O n Metrology”, (22 pages, in Albanian and 
English). 
6. Description of content:   This draft Law of Council of Ministers regulates the national 
system of metrology in Albania and the requirements to carry out metrological activities in scientific, industrial and legal metrology.  Th is Law aims to ensure the development of 
national metrology system to correspond w ith international requirements and national 
needs, international recognition of national measurements results an d national measurement 
standards, free movement of legally cont rolled measuring instruments and prepacked 
products, consumer and state protection ag ainst inaccurate results of measurement. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
The objective is to regulate the national system of metrology in Albania and requirements 
for carrying out metrological activities in sci entific, industrial and legal metrology. 
8. Relevant documents:   - 
9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:    26 January 2007 
25 March 2007 
10. Final date for comments:   60 days after circulation by the WTO Secretariat G/TBT/N/ALB/10 
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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:   
General Directorate of standardization 
WTO Enquiry Point - ALBANIA 
Tel.  (+355) 4 22 62 55 
Fax.   (+355) 4 24 71 77 
E-mail:    info@dps.gov.al 
Website: http://www.dps.gov.al
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/130/VEN 
27 October 2009 
 (09-5336) 
Committee on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures Original:   Spanish 
 
 
 
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT UNDER ARTICLE 25.11 
OF THE AGREEMENT 
 
VENEZUELA 
 
  Reproduced herewith is the semi-annual report from Venezuela
 for the period 1 January to 
30 June 2005.  
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   G/SCM/N/130/VEN 
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  OUTSTANDING COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
 
DEFINITIVE DUTIES IN FORCE 
 (As at 30 June 2005) 
 
Country/Customs territory Product Date of imposition 
European Communities Blue-veined cheese  Date imposed 
4/5/94 
Effective date 
24/5/94 
Date of review 
5/2/96 
Effective date 
7/1/97 
Date of five-year review 
10/1/02 
Effective date 
25/8/03 
 Semi-hard cheese  Date imposed 
4/5/94 
Effective date 
24/5/94 
Date of review 
5/2/96 
Effective date 
7/1/97 
Date of five-year review 
10/1/02 
Effective date 
25/8/03 
 Potato flour Date imposed 
7/6/04 
Effective date 
9/7/04 
 
 
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. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/ARM/53 
7 June 2007 
 (07-2369) 
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:   REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
 
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):         
2. Agency responsible:    
National Institute of Standards of the Mi nistry of Trade and Economic Development 
Address: 49/2 Komitas, Yerevan, 0051, Republic of Armenia Tel.: +(37410) 237020 
Fax:  +(37410) 285620 
E-mail:  press@sarm.am  
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:    
WTO Notification Agency of the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development 
Address: 5 M. Mkrtchyan, Yerevan, 0010, Republic of Armenia Tel.: (37410) 543981 Fax: (37410) 543983 E-mail: info@arm-wto.am 
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):   Materials and products 
coming in contact with food, as well as active and controlling materials and products 
coming directly or indirectly in contact with food. 
5. Title, number of pages and langua ge(s) of the notified document:   Technical Regulation 
on “Requirements on the Materials Coming in C ontact with Food and Forms of Marking of 
Related Information in Armenian” (26 pages, in Armenian). 
6. Description of content:   The technical regulation specifies requirements on safety indices, 
marking, packaging and transportation of the materials and products coming in contact with 
food as well as requirements on forms of marking and their contents in Armenian. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
The technical regulation has been developed pursuant to the WTO Agreement on TBT and 
the provisions of Articles 8 of the RA “Law on Standardization”. 
8. Relevant documents:   Regulation of European Commission 1935/2004/EC G/TBT/N/ARM/53 
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  9. Proposed date of adoption:   
Proposed date of entry into force:   }To be determined 
10. Final date for comments:   8 August 2007 
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 Notification Agency of the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development 
Address: 5 M. Mkrtchyan, Yerevan 0010, Republic of Armenia Tel.:  +(37410) 543981 
Fax:  +(37410) 543983 
E-mail: info@arm-wto.am  National Institute of Standards of the Mi nistry of Trade and Economic Development 
Address: 49/2 Komitas, Yerevan, 0051, Republic of Armenia 
Tel.:  +(37410) 237020 
Fax:  (+37410) 285620 E-mail: sarm@sarm.am
ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  G/SPS/N/USA/1293/Add.1 
13 juin 2007 
 
 (07-2486) 
Comité des mesures sanita ires et phytosanitaires  Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Addendum
 
 
 
La communication ci-après, reçue le 7 juin 2007, est distribuée à la demande de la délégation 
des États-Unis.  
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Clethodime;  Limites maximales de résidus pour pesticide
 
  La Règle finale notifiée porte établissement de limites maximales pour  les résidus combinés 
de l'herbicide clethodime et ses sulfoxydes et sulfones dans ou sur les produits ci-après:  graines de lin 
(0,6 ppm);  plantes aromatiques (sous-groupe 19A)  (12,0 ppm);  asperges (1,7 ppm);  cônes de 
houblon secs (0,5 ppm);  légumes-feuilles (sous-g roupe 4A) (2,0 ppm);  graines de sésame 
(0,35 ppm);  légumes à légumineuses (groupe 6), à l'ex clusion du soja (3,5 ppm);  farine de carthame 
(10,0 ppm) et graines de carthame (5,0 ppm).   Date de prise d'effet du texte:  9 mai 2007.  La  date limite pour la réception des objections et 
des demandes d'audition, éventuellement accomp agnées du numéro de dossier de consultation 
(docket ) EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0535, est le 9 juillet 2007. 
  Le texte intégral de l'addendum (règle finale) est accessible comme suit: Federal Register :  9 mai 2007, Volume 72, n° 89, Rules and Regulations , pages 26310 à 26316; 
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/2007/May/Day-09/p8938.htm. 
 
 Cette action fait suite à un  avis publié dans le Federal Register  du 21 avril 2006, 
conformément à la réglementati on pertinente, dans lequel l'EPA annonçait le dépôt d'une demande 
pour pesticide relative aux limites maximales de r ésidus indiquées ci-dessus.  Cet avis est accessible 
comme suit:  Federal Register,  21 avril 2006, Volume 71, n° 77, Notices  (Avis) pages 20669 et 
20670;  http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr /EPA-PEST/2006/April/Day-21/p6013.htm. 
 
United States SPS National Notification Authority, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, 
International Regulations and Standards Divi sion (IRSD), Stop 1027, Washington D.C. 20250;  
Téléphone:  +(1 202) 720-1301;  Fax:  +(1 202) 690-0677;  Courrier électronique:  
fstsd@fas.usda.gov 
 
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ORGANISATION MONDIALE  
DU COMMERCE  WT/COMTD/N/34 
3 août 2010 
 (10-4120) 
Comité du commerce et du développement Original:   anglais 
  
 
NOTIFICATION D'UN ACCORD COMMERCIAL RÉGIONAL 
  
1. Membre(s) adressant la notification:  
Inde et Népal 
 
2. Date de la notification: 
2 août 2010 
 
3. Notification au titre: 
[ ] de l'article XXIV:7 a) du GATT de 1994 
[ ] de l'article V:7 a) de l'AGCS 
[X] du paragraphe 4 a) de la Clause d'habilitation 
 
4. Parties à l'accord: 
Inde et Népal 
 
5. Date de signature:  
27 octobre 2009 
 
6. Date(s) d'entrée en vigueur:  
27 octobre 2009 
 
7. Description succincte de l'accord: 
L'Inde et le Népal étudieront et appliqueront toutes les mesures, y compris en matière de 
coopération technique, visant à promouvoir, à faciliter, à accroître et à diversifier les 
échanges entre les deux pays. 
 
8. Le texte et les listes, annexes et protocoles y relatifs sont: 
[ ] communiqués au Secrétariat de l'OMC (format électronique) 
[X] accessibles par le (les) lien(s) Internet officiel(s) ci-après: 
http://commerce.gov.in/trade/nepal.pdf
. /.   WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/N/KEN/178 
1 October 2009  
 (09-4628) 
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, 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):  Masonry cement 
(ICS: 91.100.10) 
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  KS 2168-2: 2009 
Masonry Cement — Part 2: Test Meth ods (15 pages, in English)     
6. Description of content:  Describes reference and alternative test methods to be used when 
testing masonry cements to asse ss their conformity to KS 2168 -1:2009. It gives the tests on 
fresh mortar for consistence, water retention and air content. In the event of a dispute, only the reference methods are used. 
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:  
Conformity assess ment requirements  
8. Relevant documents:    
BS EN 413-2:2004, Masonry cement — Test methods. 
BS EN 459-2:2001, Building Lime — Test methods.      
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 the circulation date 
 G/TBT/N/KEN/178 
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  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:    
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: kebs_tbt@kebs.org or info@kebs.org Website: http://www.kebs.org