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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 19 August 2008
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.7; WT/DS292/31/Add.7; WT/DS293/31/Add.7
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 18 Augus t 2008, 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 In order to allow this dialogue to continue, Ca nada has agreed to further extend the reasonable
period of time (RPT) for implementation of the WTO panel report until 31 December 2008
(). Similarly, Argentina has agreed to further extend the RPT until 1 December 2008.
Another technical meeting between the United States and the European Communities has been
tentatively scheduled for October 2008.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 10 September 2008
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.8; WT/DS292/31/Add.8; WT/DS293/31/Add.8
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 Septembe r 2008, 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 In order to allow this dialogue to continue, further technical meetings have been scheduled.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 10 October 2008
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.9; WT/DS292/31/Add.9; WT/DS293/31/Add.9
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 October 2008, 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 The US and the EC will hold their next (sev enth) technical meeting on issues related to
biotechnology on 22 and 23 October. As already indicated in the last status report, Canada has agreed
to further extend the reasonable period (RPT) of time for implementation of the WTO panel report
until 31 December 2008 (). Similarly, Arge ntina has agreed to further extend the RPT
until 1 December 2008.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 7 November 2008
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.10; WT/DS292/31/Add.10; WT/DS293/31/Add.10
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 November 2008, 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 The US and the EC held their (seventh) technical meeting on issues related to biotechnology
on 22 and 23 October. As already indicated in the l ast status report, Canada has agreed to further
extend the reasonable period (RPT) of time for implementation of the WTO panel report until
31 December 2008 (). Similarly, Argen tina has agreed to further extend the RPT until
1 December 2008.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 12 December 2008
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.11; WT/DS292/31/Add.11; WT/DS293/31/Add.11
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 11 Decembe r 2008, 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 In recognition of this, on 1 December 2008, Argentina notified the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body of its agreement to further exte nd the reasonable period of time for implementation
(RPT) of the WTO panel report until 1 March 2009. Cana da has also informed the EC of its decision
to further extend the RPT until 1 March 2009. The EC has agreed to hold further discussions with
both Argentina and Canada by end of January 2009.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 9 January 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.12; WT/DS292/31/Add.12; WT/DS293/31/Add.12
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 January 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 Following the extension of the reasonable pe riod of time for implementation (RPT) of the
WTO panel report by both Argentina (WT/ DS293/35) until 1 March 2009 and Canada
() until 1 March 2009, the EC will soon hold further discussions with both Canada and
Argentina.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 9 February 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.13; WT/DS292/31/Add.13; WT/DS293/31/Add.13
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 February 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 Following the extension of the reasonable pe riod of time for implementation (RPT) of the
WTO panel report by both Argentina (WT/ DS293/35) until 1 March 2009 and Canada
() until 1 March 2009, discussions are ta king place with both Canada and Argentina.
EC and Canadian representatives held a constr uctive meeting on 30 January 2009. A meeting
between the EC and Argentina is scheduled on 18 February 2009.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 10 March 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.14; WT/DS292/31/Add.14; WT/DS293/31/Add.14
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 March 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)

 The European Communities and the three compla inants have continue d to be engaged in
constructive discussions with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.

 Following meetings held in January and February 2009, both Argentina (WT/293/36) and
Canada (WT/292/37) have agreed to further exte nd the reasonable period of time for implementation
of the WTO panel report (RPT) until 30 June 2009 and 1 May 2009, respectively.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Status Report by the European Communities Addendum
Date: 8 May 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.16; WT/DS292/31/Add.16; WT/DS293/31/Add.16
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 May 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 notified to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body on 27 April 2009
() Canada has agreed to furthe r extend the reasonable period of time for
implementation of the WTO panel report (RPT) until 30 June 2009.

 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 Communities Addendum
Date: 9 June 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.17; WT/DS292/31/Add.17; WT/DS293/31/Add.17
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 June 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)

 The EC continues to be engaged in constructiv e discussions with the 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 Communities Addendum
Date: 10 July 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.18; WT/DS292/31/Add.18; WT/DS293/31/Add.18
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 9 July 2009, from the delegation of the
European Communities to the Chairman 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, WT/DS292, WT/DS293)

 As notified to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body on 30 June 2009, (
and ), Canada and Arge ntina have agreed to further extend the reasonable period of
time for implementation of the WTO panel re port (RPT) until 31 July and 31 December 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 Communities Addendum
Date: 21 August 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.19; WT/DS293/31/Add.19
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 20 August 2009, from the delegation of the
European Communities to the Chairman 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, WT/DS293)

 As notified to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body on 15 July 2009 (WT/292/40),
Canada and the European Communities have reached a mutually agreed solution in this dispute.

 The EC is ready to continue its constructive discussions with the two remaining 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 Communities Addendum
Date: 15 September 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.20; WT/DS293/31/Add.20
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 14 Sept ember 2009, from the delegation of the
European Communities to the Chairman 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, WT/DS293)

 Following the settlement of the dispute be tween Canada and the European Communities
(), the EC is ready to continue its constructive discussions with Argentina and 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 Communities Addendum
Date: 13 October 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.21; WT/DS293/31/Add.21
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 12 Oc tober 2009, from the delegation of the
European Communities to the Chairman 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, WT/DS293)

 Following the settlement of the dispute be tween Canada and the European Communities
(), the EC is ready to continue its constructive discussions with Argentina and 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 Communities Addendum
Date: 9 November 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.22; WT/DS293/31/Add.22
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

Status Report by the European Communities

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 6 November 2009, from the delegation of the
European Communities to the Chairman 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, WT/DS293)

 Following the settlement of the dispute be tween Canada and the European Communities
(), the EC is ready to continue its constructive discussions with Argentina and 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 December 2009
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.23; WT/DS293/31/Add.23
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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1

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 10 Decembe r 2009, 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, WT/DS293)

 The EU remains ready to continue its discussi ons with Argentina and the United States with
the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
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Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 8 January 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.24; WT/DS293/31/Add.24
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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Status Report by the European Union
1

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 7 Ja nuary 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, WT/DS293)

 The EU remains ready to continue its discussi ons with Argentina and the United States with
the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
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Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 8 February 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.25; WT/DS293/31/Add.25; WT/DS293/39
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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Status Report by the European Union
1

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 5 February 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, WT/DS293)

 By communication to the DSB dated 29 January 2010 (), the Argentinean
Republic and the EU notified the extension of th e "reasonable period of time" to implement the
recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body until 28 February 2010.

 The EU remains ready to continue its discussi ons with Argentina and the United States with
the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
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Document: Status Report by the European Union 1 Addendum
Date: 9 March 2010
Document codes: WT/DS291/37/Add.26; WT/DS293/31/Add.26
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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Status Report by the European Union
1

Addendum

 The following communication, dated 8 March 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, WT/DS293)

 By communication to the Chairman of the Di spute Settlement Body dated 26 February 2010
(document ), Argentina and the European Union notified the extension until
31 March 2010 of the "reasonable period of time" to implement the recommendations and rulings of
the DSB in this case.

 The European Union remains ready to continue its discussions with Argentina and the United
States with the goal of resolving this dispute and related issues.
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Document: Reports of the Panel Addendum
Date: 29 September 2006
Document codes: WT/DS291/R/Add.2; WT/DS292/R/Add.2; WT/DS293/R/Add.2; WT/DS291/R; WT/DS292/R; WT/DS293/R.
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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Addendum

 This addendum contains Annex D to the Repor ts of the Panel to be found in document
, , The other annexes can be found in the following
addenda:

 – Annex C: Add.1
 – Annex E: Add.3
 – Annex F: Add.4
 – Annex G: Add.5
 – Annex H: Add.6
 – Annex I : Add.7
 – Annex J: Add.8
 – Annex K: Add.9
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Document: Reports of the Panel Addendum
Date: 29 September 2006
Document codes: WT/DS291/R/Add.6; WT/DS292/R/Add.6; WT/DS293/R/Add.6; WT/DS291/R; WT/DS292/R; WT/DS293/R.
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 This addendum contains Annex H to the Repor ts of the Panel to be found in document
, , The other annexes can be found in the following
addenda:

 – Annex C: Add.1
 – Annex D: Add.2
 – Annex E: Add.3
 – Annex F: Add.4
 – Annex G: Add.5
 – Annex I : Add.7
 – Annex J: Add.8
 – Annex K: Add.9
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Document: Reports of the Panel Addendum
Date: 29 September 2006
Document codes: WT/DS291/R/Add.7; WT/DS292/R/Add.7; WT/DS293/R/Add.7; WT/DS291/R; WT/DS292/R; WT/DS293/R.
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING
OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 This addendum contains Annex I to the Re ports of the Panel to be found in document
, , The other annexes can be found in the following
addenda:

 – Annex C: Add.1
 – Annex D: Add.2
 – Annex E: Add.3
 – Annex F: Add.4
 – Annex G: Add.5
 – Annex H: Add.6
 – Annex J: Add.8
 – Annex K: Add.9
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Document: Reports of the Panel Addendum
Date: 29 September 2006
Document codes: WT/DS291/R/Add.8; WT/DS292/R/Add.8; WT/DS293/R/Add.8; WT/DS291/R; WT/DS292/R; WT/DS293/R.
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING
OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS

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Addendum

 This addendum contains Annex J to the Re ports of the Panel to be found in document
, , The other annexes can be found in the following
addenda:

 – Annex C: Add.1
 – Annex D: Add.2
 – Annex E: Add.3
 – Annex F: Add.4
 – Annex G: Add.5
 – Annex H: Add.6
 – Annex I : Add.7
 – Annex K: Add.9
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Document: Reports of the Panel Corrigendum On page 1019, the sub-heading "Austria's safeguard measure on T25 maize" mistakenly carries a Roman numeral.  The sub-heading should be  of the same heading level as the sub-heading "Overall conclusions" on page 1020. At para. 8.8, the third sentence contains an  erroneous reference to  "Belgium" and omits a necessary reference to "Greece".  Accordingly, the third sentence should read as follows: "The safeguard measures challenged by the Complaining Parties have been taken by Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Luxembourg".
Date: 10 October 2006
Document codes: WT/DS291/R/Corr.1; WT/DS292/R/Corr.1; WT/DS293/R/Corr.1
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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Corrigendum

 On page 1019, the sub-heading "Austria's safeguard measure on T25 maize" mistakenly
carries a Roman numeral. The sub-heading should be of the same heading level as the sub-heading
"Overall conclusions" on page 1020.

 At para. 8.8, the third sentence contains an erroneous reference to "Belgium" and omits a
necessary reference to "Greece". Accordingly, the third sentence should read as follows: "The
safeguard measures challenged by the Complaining Parties have been taken by Austria, France,
Germany, Greece, Italy and Luxembourg".
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Document: Panel Reports Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
Date: 29 November 2006
Document codes: WT/DS291/33; WT/DS292/27; WT/DS293/27; WT/DS291/R; WT/DS292/R; WT/DS293/R
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

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Action by the Dispute Settlement Body
 At its meeting on 21 November 2006, the Disput e Settlement Body adopted the Panel reports
on European Communities – Measures Affecting the Marketing and Approval of Biotech Products
( and Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3, Add. 4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 and Add.9;
 and Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3, Add.4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 and Add.9; and
 and Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3, Add.4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 and Add.9).

COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – MESURES AFFECTANT
DES PRODUITS BIOTECHNOLOGIQUES
Rapports du Groupe spécial
rapports du Groupe spécial Communautés européennes – Mesures affectant l'approbation et la
commercialisation des produits biotechnologiques ( et Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3,
Add.4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 et Add.9; WT /DS292/R et Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3, Add.4,
Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 et Add.9; et WT/D S293/R et Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3, Add.4,
Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 et Add.9).

A LA APROBACIÓN Y COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE
PRODUCTOS BIOTECNOLÓGICOS
Informes del Grupo Especial
Actuación del Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
 En su reunión de 21 de noviembre de 2006, el Órgano de Solución de Diferencias adoptó los
la aprobación y comercialización de productos biotecnológicos ( y Corr.1, Add.1,
Add.2, Add.3, Add.4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add. 8 y Add.9; WT/DS292/R y Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2,
Add.3, Add.4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 y Add.9; y WT/DS293/R y Corr.1, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3,
Add.4, Add.5, Add.6, Add.7, Add.8 y Add.9).
Document: WT/DS291/R WT/DS292/R WT/DS293/R Page A-1 ANNEX A EC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING CONSENTS FOR THE DELIBERATE RELEASE OF GMOS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR NOVEL FOODS AND NOVEL FOOD INGREDIENTS Contents Page Annex A-1 Directive 90/220: EC administrative procedure for granting
Document codes: WT/DS291/R; WT/DS292/R; WT/DS293/R
Complainant: Argentina
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
Agreements cited: Art. 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 7, 8, 10.1, Annex B, Annex C  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Art. III:4, X:1, X:3(a), XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 2.1, 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 12  Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Art. 4.2  AgricultureArt. I:1  GATT 1994

ANNEX A

EC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING CONSENTS FOR THE
DELIBERATE RELEASE OF GMOS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR NOVEL
FOODS AND NOVEL FOOD INGREDIENTS

Contents Page
Annex A-1 Directive 90/220: EC administrative procedure for granting
consents for the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment
A-2
Annex A-2 Directive 2001/18: EC administrative procedure for granting
consents for the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment
A-4
Annex A-3 Regulation 258/97: EC administrative procedure for granting
consents for novel foods and novel food ingredients
A-6

 Circulation by the Commission
of the application to the other member States immediately after the receipt
(Article 13(1))
NO request for further information,
comments or reasoned objections by
the member States
ANNEX A-1

DIRECTIVE 90/220: EC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CONSENTS
FOR THE DELIBERATE RELEASE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT OF GMOs

Acknowledgment of receipt by lead CA and first examination by lead
CA
of whether the application contains all the information and data required by Article 11
(Article 12 (1), (2) and (3))
If positive, the lead CA forwards the
application to the Commission
(Article 12(2), a and Article 12(3))
Application
submitted to the competent authority ("CA") of the member State which will grant the written consent for the placing
on the market of a GMO (so-called "lead CA") as or in a product to be used throughout the Community
(Article 11(1), first paragraph)
Assessment by lead CA
of compliance of application with the Directive and issuance of an opinion
 (Article 12(1))
90-day period
 from the date of receipt of the notification
(Article 12(2))*
*any periods of time during which further information is
awaited from the notifier is not taken into account (Article
12(5))
Rejection
If negative, the lead CA informs the
applicant that his application has been
rejected (Article 12(2)(b)
60-day period
from the date of circulation of the
application to make comments or
reasoned objections (Article 13(2))
CONTINUE
Request for further information,
comments or reasoned objections
by the member States
Authorization
for the placing on the market granted
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 5 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS292/2
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
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. 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)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  Agriculture

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 27 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to
the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Canada and to the
Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes (DSU), I hereby notify Mexico's substantial trade interest and its desire to be
joined in the consultations requested by Canada concerning the moratorium on the approval of biotech
products and the various marketing and import bans on biotech products maintained by several EC
members.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from the United States
Date: 10 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS292/3; WT/DS292/1
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
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. 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)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  Agriculture

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from the United States
The following communication, dated 28 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of
Canada and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
This concerns the request for consultations by Canada in , circulated on 20 May 2003
(). My authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute
Settlement Body of the desire of the United States to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to
Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
The United States has a substantial trade interest in these consultations. The consultations
concern (1) the EC’s suspension of granting of new approvals for biotech products and (2) EC
member State import and marketing bans for certain EC-approved biotech products. The
United States has requested its own consultations concerning these matters (). This
suspension of new approvals and these member State import and marketing bans restrict substantial
imports of agricultural and food products from the United States.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Australia
Date: 10 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS292/4
Complainant: Canada
Respondent: EU
Third parties: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Taiwan, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, U.S.
Dispute stage: Mutually Agreed Solution
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. 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)Art. I:1, III:4, X:1, XI:1  GATT 1994Art. 4.2  Agriculture

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AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from Australia
The following communication, dated 28 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Australia
to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Canada and to
the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the
DSU.
In conformity with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), I hereby notify Australia’s desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by Canada on 13 May 2003 pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU , Article XXII of
the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 , Article 11 of the Agreement on Sanitary and
Phytosanitary Measures, Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture and Article 14 of the Agreement
on Technical Barriers to Trade concerning measures affecting the approval and marketing of products
that contain, consist of, or are produced from, genetically modified organisms. The request for
consultations by Canada was circulated to Members on 20 May 2003 (, ,
, and refer).
Australia is a significant producer and exporter of agricultural products. As such, Australia
has a substantial trade interest in the consultations requested by Canada.
We look forward to the European Communities’ confirmation of receipt and acceptance of
this request to join the consultations and advice regarding the timing and venue for the consultations.