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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, New Zealand and Peru notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU. The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission informed the DSB that it had accepted the requests of Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, New Zealand and Peru to join the consultations. COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – MESURES AFFECTANT L'APPROBATION ET LA COMMERCIALISATION DES PRODUITS BIOTECHNOLOGIQUES Acceptation par les Communautés européennes des demandes de participation aux consultations L'Argentine, l'Australie, le Brésil, le Canada , le Chili, la Colombie, l'Inde, le Mexique, la Nouvelle-Zélande et le Pérou ont fait savoir à l' Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux consultations demandées par les États-Unis, conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends.
Date: 19 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS291/22
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations
Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, New Zealand and Peru
notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested
by the United States, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the DSU.
The Permanent Delegation of the European Commission informed the DSB that it had
accepted the requests of Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico,
New Zealand and Peru to join the consultations.
COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – MESURES AFFECTANT L'APPROBATION
Nouvelle-Zélande et le Pérou ont fait savoir à l' Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils
COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS BIOTECNOLÓGICOS
solicitudes de asociación a las consultas
Nueva Zelandia y el Perú notificaron al Órgano de Solución de Diferencias (OSD), de conformidad
Estados Unidos.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 26 June 2007
Document codes: WT/DS291/35
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 21 June 2007, from the delegation of the United States
and the delegation of the European Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 Pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes , the United States and the European Communities have agreed that the
reasonable period of time for the European Comm unities to implement the recommendations and
rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body in the above-re ferenced dispute shall be twelve (12) months
from the date of adoption of the panel report, 21 November 2006. Accordingly, the reasonable period
of time expires on 21 November 2007. We request th at you circulate this notification to the Members
of the Dispute Settlement Body.

For the United States:

(signed)
Mr. David P. Shark
Chargé d’affaires, a.i
For the European Communities:

(signed)
H.E. Mr. Eckart Guth
Ambassador
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Modification of the Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 23 November 2007
Document codes: WT/DS291/36
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Modification of the Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 21 November 2007, from the delegation of the
European Communities and the delegation of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 With regard to the dispute European Communities – Measures Affecting the Approval and
Marketing of Biotech Products (WT/DS291), we are pleased to inform you that the European
Communities and the United States have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time"
for implementation of the recommendations and ruli ngs of the Dispute Settlement Body, which was
originally established pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (see WT/DS2 91/35) and was to expire on 21 November 2007.
The reasonable period of time in this dispute will now expire on 11 January 2008. We request that
you circulate this notification to the Members of the Dispute Settlement Body.

For the European Communities

For the United States

H.E. Eckart Guth
Ambassador

H.E. Peter F. Allgeier
Ambassador
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 9 April 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.15; WT/DS292/31/Add.15; WT/DS293/31/Add.15
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 April 2009, from the delegation of the European
Communities to the Chairman of the Dispute Settleme nt Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6
of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291, WT/DS292, WT/DS293)

 As reported in the last Status Report, followi ng meetings held in January and February 2009,
both Argentina () and Canada (WT/DS 292/37) have agreed to further extend the
reasonable period of time for implementation of the WTO panel report (RPT) until 30 June 2009 and
1 May 2009, respectively.

 The EC is ready to continue its constructive discussions with the three complainants with the
goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 9 April 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.27; WT/DS293/41
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Status Report by the European Union
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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 April 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

By communication to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body dated 19 March 2010
(document ), Argentina and the Eur opean Union notified that they had reached a
Mutually Agreed Solution in the case WT/DS293. This Mutually Agreed Solution establishes a
bilateral dialogue on issues related to the applicati on of biotechnology to agriculture. Thereby, the
United States is the only remaining complainant in this dispute.

 The European Union remains ready to continue its discussions with the United States with the
goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 7 May 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.28; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 May 2010, from the delegation of the European Union
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 11 June 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.29; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 10 June 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 9 July 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.30; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 July 2010 , from the delegation of the European Union
to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this disput e and related issues. The European Union and the
United States have agreed to hold a technical meeting on issues related to biotechnology.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 20 August 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.31; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 19 Augus t 2010, from the delegation of the European
Union to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Bo dy, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the
DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this disput e and related issues. The European Union and the
United States held a technical meeting in July 2010 on issues related to biotechnology.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 8 September 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.32; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 September 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of r esolving this dispute and related i ssues. The European Union and the
United States held a technical meeting in July 2010 on issues related to biotechnology.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 15 October 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.33; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Status Report by the European Union
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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 14 Oc tober 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of r esolving this dispute and related i ssues. The European Union and the
United States held a technical meeting in July 2010 on issues related to biotechnology.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 12 November 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.34; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Status Report by the European Union
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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 10 November 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of r esolving this dispute and related i ssues. The European Union and the
United States held a technical meeting in July 2010 on issues related to biotechnology.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 7 December 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.35; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 December 2010, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of r esolving this dispute and related i ssues. The European Union and the
United States held a technical meeting in July 2010 on issues related to biotechnology.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 14 January 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.36; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 13 January 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 14 February 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.37; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 11 Febr uary 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 15 March 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.38; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 14 March 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairman of the Disput e Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 11 April 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.39; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 April 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of r esolving this dispute and related i ssues. The European Union and the
United States held another technical meeting on issues related to biotechnology on 28 March 2011.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 13 May 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.40; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 May 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 7 June 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.41; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 June 2011, from the delegation of the European Union
to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 8 July 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.42; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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1

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 July 2011 , from the delegation of the European Union
to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 23 August 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.43; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 22 August 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 16 September 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.44; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 15 Sept ember 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 14 October 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.45; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 13 Oc tober 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this di spute and related issues. The European Union and
the United States held another technical meeting on issues related to biotechnology on
27 September 2011.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 8 November 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.46; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 November 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this di spute and related issues. The European Union and
the United States held another technical meeting on issues related to biotechnology on
27 September 2011.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 9 December 2011
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.47; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 December 2011, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 10 January 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.48; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 Ja nuary 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 10 February 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.49; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 February 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 13 March 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.50; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 March 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 13 April 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.51; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 April 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this disput e and related issues. The European Union and the
United States held another technical meeting on issues related to biotechnology on 20 March 2012.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 14 May 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.52; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 11 May 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 13 July 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.54; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 July 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Union Addendum
Date: 21 August 2012
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.55; WT/DS293/41; WT/DS292/40
Complainant: U.S.
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay
Dispute stage: Panel
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 The following communication, dated 20 August 2012, from the delegation of the
European Union to the Chairperson of the Dis pute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to
Article 21.6 of the DSU.

Status Report Regarding Implementation of the
DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

(WT/DS291)

 Following the mutually agreed solutions r eached with Argentina (document )
and Canada (), the European Union rema ins ready to continue its discussions with the
United States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.