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JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 28 March 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.3
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 27 March 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 7 April 2000, the GOJ presents its fourth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States reach a mutually satisfactory solution
in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 8 May 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.4
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 5 May 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the Implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 18 May 2000, the GOJ presents its fifth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 9 June 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.5
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 8 June 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 19 June 2000, the GOJ presents its sixth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 14 July 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.6
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 14 July 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 27 July 2000, the GOJ presents its seventh status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 15 September 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.7
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 14 September 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 26 September 2000, the GOJ presents its eighth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 13 October 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.8
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 12 October 2000, from the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 23 October 2000, the GOJ presents its ninth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 7 November 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.9
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 6 November 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 17 November 2000, the GOJ presents its tenth status report as follows:
The Government of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 1 December 2000
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.10
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 30 November 2000, from the Permanent Mission of
Japan to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 12 December 2000, the GOJ presents its eleventh status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 19 January 2001
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.11
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 19 January 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 1 February 2001, the GOJ presents its twelfth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have been consulting in a constructive and
friendly manner. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will reach a mutually satisfactory
solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 1 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.12
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 1 March 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 12 March 2001, the GOJ presents its thirteenth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have completed technical consultations
regarding a new methodology on the eight products that are currently subject to import prohibition as
these products are hosts of codling moth. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will notify
the DSB of the mutually satisfactory solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 26 March 2001
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.13
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 23 March 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 5 April 2001, the GOJ presents its fourteenth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have completed technical consultations
regarding a new methodology on the eight products that are currently subject to import prohibition, as
these products are hosts of codling moth. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will notify
the DSB of a mutually satisfactory solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 4 May 2001
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.14
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 3 May 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 16 May 2001, the GOJ presents its fifteenth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have completed technical consultations
regarding a new methodology on the eight products that are currently subject to import prohibition, as
these products are hosts of codling moth. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will notify
the DSB of a mutually satisfactory solution in the near future.
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 8 June 2001
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 7 June 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 20 June 2001, the GOJ presents its sixteenth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have completed technical consultations
regarding a new methodology on the eight products that are currently subject to import prohibition, as
these products are hosts of codling moth. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will notify
the DSB of a mutually satisfactory solution in the near future.
JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by Japan Addendum
Date: 13 July 2001
Document codes: WT/DS76/11/Add.16
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Status Report by Japan
Addendum
The following communication, dated 12 July 2001, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Status Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations and Rulings
in the Dispute regarding

Pursuant to Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan (GOJ) informs the Dispute Settlement Body
(DSB) on the status of the implementation of th e Recommendations of the DSB regarding "". Since this matter will be placed on the agenda of the
DSB on 24 July 2001, the GOJ presents its seventeenth status report as follows:
The Governments of Japan and the United States have completed technical consultations
regarding a new methodology on the eight products that are currently subject to import prohibition, as
these products are hosts of codling moth. Japan expects that Japan and the United States will notify
the DSB of the mutually satisfactory solution in the near future.
JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 30 March 1999
Document codes: WT/DS76/8; WT/DS76/AB/R; WT/DS76/R
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Japan
Third parties: Brazil, EU, Hungary
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2, 4, 5, 7  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. XI  GATT 1994Art. 4  AgricultureArt. 8  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

JAPAN - MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 19 March 1999, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Appellate Body
report on "Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultu ral Products" () and the panel report
() as modified by the Appellate Body report. The panel report should be read in
conjunction with the Appellate Body report.
JAPON - MESURES VISANT LES PRODUITS AGRICOLES
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
À sa réunion du 19 mars 1999, l'Organe de règlement des différends a adopté le rapport de
l'Organe d'appel intitulé "Japon - Mesures visant les produits agricoles" () et le
Groupe spécial est à rapprocher de celui de l'Organe d'appel.
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 19 de marzo de 1999, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
Órgano de Apelación.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities
Date: 28 April 1997
Document codes: WT/DS77/1; G/L/168
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING
TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 23 April 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of Argentina and to the Dispute Settlement Body,
is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the Government of Argentina
under Article XXII.1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ("GATT 1994") and pursuant
to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes
("DSU"), Article14of the Technical Barriers toTrade Agreement (TBT) and Article7 of the Agreement
on Textiles and Clothing, with regard to recent changes in Argentina's commercial policy concerning
the textiles, clothing and footwear sectors.
Under the provisions of different governmental measures and in particular Decree 998/95
Argentina has introduced a range of specific duties on textiles, clothing and footwear products. These
changes have resulted in increased duties and in certain circumstances have led to applied tariffs that
exceed the 35% binding that Argentina made following the conclusion of the Uruguay Round. The
European Community considers that these measures, in having that effect, are in breach of Argentina's
concessions under Article II of GATT 1994 and in violation of Article XXVIII of GATT 1994.
With regard to the legislation presently in force concerning labelling requirements for these
products (and in particular Resolutions 622/95 and 26/96) the Community has additional concerns.
The obligation to include the name of the importer and the number of the affidavit submitted by the
importer to the Argentine authorities on labels will act as obstacles to trade. This additional information
does not bring any additional benefit for consumers and the Community is therefore of the opinion
that these requirements may not be in conformity with in particular, but not necessarily exclusively,
the provisions of Article 2 of the TBT Agreement.
With regard to the concerns elaborated above the Community believes that these measures may
not be in conformity with in particular, but not necessarily exclusively, Article 7 of the Agreement
on Textiles and Clothing.
I am addressing a copy of this request to the Chairpersons of the Council for Trade in Goods,
the Dispute Settlement Body and the Textiles Monitoring Body.
I look forward to receiving the reaction of your authorities to this request so that we can arrange
a mutually convenient date and place to begin consultations, which the European Community suggests
be held in Geneva in the week beginning 12 May 1997.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Document: Original: English ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 14 May 1997
Document codes: WT/DS77/2; WT/DS77/1.
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING
TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 7 May 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of Argentina and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in
accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
I am writing to inform you that, pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding
on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, the United States wishes to be joined
in consultations under Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 requested
by the European Communities in The European Communities' request, which was
circulated to WTO Members on 28 April 1997, identified Argentine measures imposing certain specific
duties and labelling requirements on textiles, clothing and footwear, including Decree 998/95 and
Resolutions 622/95 and 26/96.
The United States, as a large exporter of textiles, clothing and footwear, has a substantial trade
interest in these consultations.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Document: Original: English ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities Revision
Date: 6 October 1997
Document codes: WT/DS77/3/Rev.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING
TEXTILES, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities
Revision
The following communication, dated 10 September 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated at the request
of that delegation.
My authorities have asked me to submit the following request on behalf of the European
Communities and their Member States for consideration at the next meeting of the Dispute Settlement
Body to be held on 25 September 1997.
On 23 April 1997 the European Communities (hereafter referred to as the EC) requested
consultations with Argentina pursuant to Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
1994("GATT 1994"), Article4 ofthe UnderstandingonRulesand Procedures Governingthe Settlement
of Disputes ("DSU") and Article 7 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) with regard to
certain measures taken by Argentina concerning the textiles, clothing and footwear sectors.
Consultations were held with Argentina on 12 June 1997 in Geneva. These consultations have
allowed a better understanding of the respective positions but have not led to a satisfactory resolution
of the matter. The EC therefore now requests that a panel be established, with the standard terms
of reference.
The principal measures to which the EC objects are the imposition of minimum specific duties
on textiles and clothing products. These were originally imposed by the Ministry of Economics,
Infrastructure and Public Works with Resolution No. 811/93 of 29 July 1993 and have been modified
on numerous occasions, most recently by Resolution No. 597/97 of the Ministry of Economics,
Infrastructure and Public Works of 14 May 1997. These measures
- cause duties to be imposed in excess of Argentina's 35% Uruguay Round binding;
- prevent improved market access for EC textile and clothing products;
- have not been notified to the Textiles Monitoring Body.
The EC will in particular request that the panel consider and find that the measures described
above are in breach of Argentina's concessions under Article II of GATT 1994 and violate Article 7
of the ATC.
The above summary is designed to briefly describe the legal basis of the complaint sufficient
to present the problem clearly but is not to be taken as restricting the arguments which the EC may
develop before the panel.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 7 January 1998
Document codes: WT/DS77/4; WT/DS77/3/Rev.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Constitution of the Panel Established
at the Request of the European Communities
Note by the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 16 October 1997 the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
pursuant to the request made by the European Communities (WT/DSB/M/38).
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute agreed that the Panel should have standard terms
of reference. The terms of reference are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by the
EuropeanCommunitiesindocuments andRev.1/Corr.1, thematterreferred
to the DSB by the European Communities in that document and to make such findings as will
assist the DSB in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those
agreements".
3. On 9 December 1997, the European Communities requested the Director-General to determine
the composition of the Panel, pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the DSU. Paragraph 7 of Article 8
provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the establishment
of a panel, at the request of eitherparty, the Director-General, inconsultationwith the Chairman
of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council or Committee, shall determine the
composition of the panel by appointing the panelists whom the Director-General considersmost
appropriate in accordance with any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the
covered agreement or covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting
with the parties to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Chairman receives
such a request."
4. On 18 December 1997, the Director-General accordingly composed the Panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Peter Palecka
Members: Mr. Peter May
Ms. Heather Forton
5. The United States reserved its rights as a third-party to the dispute.
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Document: Corrigendum
Date: 20 January 1998
Document codes: WT/DS77/4/Corr.1; WT/DS77/4; WT/DS77/3/Rev.1/Corr.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Corrigendum
1. The terms of reference in paragraph 2 of document should read as follows:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by the
European Communities in document , the matter referred to the DSB by
the European Communities in that document and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in making
the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements".
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 31 July 1998
Document codes: WT/DS77/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 29 July 1998, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
The European Communities has requested the Panel to suspend the panel proceedings in
accordance with Article 12.12 of the DSU. The Panel has agreed to this request.
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Document: Lapse of Authority for the Establishment of the Panel Note by the Secretariat At the request of the European Communities, the Panel suspended its work on 29 July 1998 (WT/DS77/5).  Since the Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 30 July 1999.
Date: 24 May 2002
Document codes: WT/DS77/6; WT/DS77/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Lapse of Authority for the Establishment of the Panel
Note by the Secretariat
At the request of the European Communities, the Panel suspended its work on 29 July 1998
(). Since the Panel has not been requested to resume its work, pursuant to Article 12.12
of the DSU, the authority for the establishment of the Panel lapsed as of 30 July 1999.
Note du Secrétariat
29 juillet 1998 (). Étant donné qu'il n'a pas été demandé au Groupe spécial de reprendre ses
Nota de la Secretaría
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Document: Original: English CORRIGENDUM The title of document WT/DS77/3/Rev.1 should read as follows: ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities Revision
Date: 16 October 1997
Document codes: WT/DS77/3/Rev.1/Corr.1; WT/DS77/3/Rev.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: Argentina
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. II  GATT 1994Art. 7  Textiles and Clothing

CORRIGENDUM
The title of document should read as follows:
ARGENTINA - MEASURES AFFECTING TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Request for the Establishment of a Panel by the European Communities
Revision
UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE AGAINST IMPORTS OF BROOM CORN BROOMS
Document: Request for Consultations by Colombia
Date: 1 May 1997
Document codes: WT/DS78/1; G/SG/D1/1
Complainant: Colombia
Respondent: U.S.
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II, XI, XIII, XIX  GATT 1994Art. 2, 4, 5, 9, 12  Safeguards

UNITED STATES - SAFEGUARD MEASURE AGAINST
IMPORTS OF BROOM CORN BROOMS
Request for Consultations by Colombia
The following communication, dated 28 April 1997, from the Permanent Mission of Colombia
to the Permanent Mission of the United States, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
The Colombian Government has instructed me to request consultations with the Government
of the United States pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing
the Settlement of Disputes, Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and
Article 14 of the Agreement on Safeguards, concerning Presidential Proclamation 6961 of
28 November 1996 adopting a safeguard measure against imports of broom corn brooms.
The adoption and implementation of this safeguard appears to be inconsistent with the obligations
of the United States under the Agreement on Safeguards and the GATT 1994, in particular Articles 2,
4, 5, 9 and 12 of the Agreement on Safeguards and Articles II, XI, XIII and XIX of the GATT 1994,
and nullifies and impairs the benefits accruing to Colombia under the GATT 1994.
INDIA – PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Document: Appellate Body Report and Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 25 September 1998
Document codes: WT/DS79/5; WT/DS79/R; IP/D/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Peru, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III  GATT 1994

INDIA – PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Appellate Body Report and Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
At its meeting on 22 September 1998, the Dispute Settlement Body adopted the Panel report
on "India – Patent Protection for Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Products" ().
POUR L'AGRICULTURE
Rapport de l'Organe d'appel et rapport du Groupe spécial
INDIA – PROTECCIÓN MEDIANTE PATENTE DE LOS PRODUCTOS
PARA LA AGRICULTURA
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
En su reunión de 22 de septiembre de 1998, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó el
INDIA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Document: Panel Report Action by the Dispute Settlement Body Corrigendum In the subtitle of document WT/DS79/5 - IP/D/7/Add.1, delete "Appellate Body Report". INDE - PROTECTION CONFÉRÉE PAR UN BREVET POUR LES PRODUITS PHARMACEUTIQUES ET LES PRODUITS CHIMIQUES POUR L'AGRICULTURE Rapport du Groupe spécial Dispositions prises par l'Organe de règlement des différends Corrigendum Dans le sous-titre du document WT/DS79/5 - IP/D/7/Add.1, supprimer "Rapport de l'Organe d'appel". INDIA - PROTECCIÓN MEDIANTE PATENTE DE LOS PRODUCTOS FARMACÉUTICOS Y LOS PRODUCTOS QUÍMICOS PARA LA AGRICULTURA
Date: 2 October 1998
Document codes: WT/DS79/5/Corr.1; WT/DS79/5; WT/DS79/5; IP/D/7; IP/D/7; IP/D/7
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Peru, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. I, III  GATT 1994

INDIA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Panel Report
Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Corrigendum
In the subtitle of document - , delete "Appellate Body Report".
POUR L'AGRICULTURE
Rapport du Groupe spécial
Corrigendum
d'appel".
INDIA - PROTECCIÓN MEDIANTE PATENTE DE LOS PRODUCTOS
PARA LA AGRICULTURA
Informe del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
Corrigendum
de Apelación".
INDIA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Document: Request for Consultations by the European Communities
Date: 6 May 1997
Document codes: WT/DS79/1; IP/D/7
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 27, 65, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

INDIA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL
AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Request for Consultations by the European Communities
The following communication, dated 28 April 1997, from the Permanent Delegation of the
European Commission to the Permanent Mission of India and to the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU), Article 64 of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
Rights (TRIPs Agreement) in conjunction with Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade 1994 (GATT 1994), I request consultations on behalf of the European Communities and their
Member States with the Government of India regarding the absence of patent protection for
pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical products or the absence of formal systems that permit the
filing of patent applications of and provide exclusive marketing rights for such products.
Under Article 70, paragraphs 8 and 9, of the TRIPs Agreement, all WTO Members which
do not provide for patent protection for pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals on the date of entry
into force of the WTO Agreement pursuant to Article 27 TRIPs Agreement are obliged to establish
a means bywhich applicationsfor patents of such inventionscan be filed and a systemwhereby exclusive
marketing rights will be granted for such products.
India's law does not currently contain any provision to protect pharmaceutical and agricultural
chemical products by patents nor does it provide for a permanent system that conforms with Article
70, paragraphs 8 and 9, TRIPs Agreement. In the view of the European Communities and their Member
States, the Indian legislation is therefore not compatible with India's obligation under the TRIPs
Agreement.
I look forward to receiving your reply to the present request for consultations and to agreeing
on a mutually acceptable date on which these consultations can be held.
INDIA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Communication from the DSB Chairman
Date: 27 November 1997
Document codes: WT/DS79/3; WT/DS79/2.; WT/DS79/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 27, 65, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

INDIA - PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL
AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of
the European Communities
Communication from the DSB Chairman
1. At its meeting on 16 October 1997, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel
in accordance with the request made by the European Communities in document
2. The terms of reference of the Panel are the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited by the
European Communities in document , the matter referred to the DSB by the
European Communities in that document and to make such findings as will assist the DSB in
making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in those agreements".
3. On 17 November 1997, the European Communities requested the Director-General to compose
the Panel by virtue of paragraph 7 of Article 8 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding. This paragraph
provides:
"If there is no agreement on the panelists within 20 days after the date of the establishment
of a panel, at the requestof either party, the Director-General, in consultationwiththe Chairman
of the DSB and the Chairman of the relevant Council or Committee, shall determine the
composition of the panel by appointing the panelists whom the Director-General considers most
appropriate in accordance with any relevant special or additional rules or procedures of the
covered agreement or covered agreements which are at issue in the dispute, after consulting
with the parties to the dispute. The Chairman of the DSB shall inform the Members of the
composition of the panel thus formed no later than 10 days after the date the Chairman receives
such a request".
The Director-General has accordingly composed the panel as follows:
Chairman: Mr. Stuart Harbinson
Members: Mr. Douglas Chester
Mr. Yanyong Phuangrach
4. The United States has reserved its rights as a third party to the dispute.
INDIA – PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 24 June 1998
Document codes: WT/DS79/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: India
Third parties: U.S.
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 27, 65, 70  Intellectual Property (TRIPS)

INDIA – PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 18 June 1998, addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 12.9 of the DSU.
Article 12.8 of the DSU stipulates that the period in which a panel shall conduct its
examination, from the date that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed
upon until the date the final report is issued to the parties shall, as a general rule, not exceed six
months.
Article 12.9 of the DSU states that when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report within
six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settlement B ody (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the delay
together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.
The Panel on "" (WT/DS79) was established by the DSB on 16 October 1997 with standard terms of
reference. Its composition was determined by the Director-General on 27 November 1997. However,
at the request of the parties, the Panel did not commence its substantive work before the panel and
Appellate Body reports on "" ( and WT/DS 50/AB/R) were adopted by the DSB on 16 January 1998. As a
result, it was not until 28 May 1998 that the Panel was able to issue the descriptive part of its report to
the parties. This has consequently led to some delay in further steps in the proceedings.
The Panel expects to issue its final report to the parties by the end of July 1998.
BELGIUM - MEASURES AFFECTING COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY SERVICES
Document: Original: English BELGIUM - MEASURES AFFECTING COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY SERVICES Request for Consultations by the United States
Date: 13 May 1997
Document codes: WT/DS80/1; S/L/36
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: Belgium
Dispute stage: Consultation
Agreements cited: Art. II, VI, VIII, XVII  Services (GATS)

BELGIUM - MEASURES AFFECTING COMMERCIAL
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY SERVICES
Request for Consultations by the United States
The following communication, dated 2 May 1997, from the Permanent Mission of the United
States to the Permanent Mission of Belgium, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU.
My authorities have instructedme torequestconsultations withthe Government of the Kingdom
of Belgium pursuant to Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement
of Disputes (DSU) and Article XXIII of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) regarding
certain measures of the Kingdom of Belgium governingthe provision of commercial telephonedirectory
services.
The measures concerned include the Royal Decree of July 15, 1994, implementing Article 113
of the Law of March 21, 1991, as amended, on the reform of certain public economic enterprises;
measures of the Kingdom of Belgium implementing this decree, including measures that impose conditions
for obtaining a license to publish commercial directories in Belgium; and measures governing the acts,
policies, and practices of BELGACOM N.V. with respect to telephone directory services.
These measures appeartocontravene the provisionsof GATSArticlesII, VI, VIII, XVII,among
others, and to nullify or impair benefits that the United States could reasonably have expected to accrue
toitunder the specific GATS commitments made bythe EuropeanCommunity onbehalf of the Kingdom
of Belgium.
We look forward to receiving your reply to this request and to fixing a mutually convenient
date for consultations.