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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 12 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS293/7
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 4 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of India to the
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of Argentina 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), the Government of Indi a hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the Permanent Delegation of the
European Communities and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article 11.1 of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS
Agreement), Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and Article 14.1 of the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement), and Article XXII.1 of the GATT 1994 with regard to
certain measures taken by the European Communities and their member States which affect products
of biotechnology. The 14 May 2003 communication from the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission was circulated to WTO members on
21 May 2003 (, , , , ).
India has a systemic interest in the consultations on the matter in the dispute. We would be
grateful for being informed of the date and venue of consultations, so as to enable us to participate in
the consultations.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from New Zealand
Date: 12 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS293/8
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
Request to Join Consultations
Communication from New Zealand
The following communication, dated 28 May 2003, from the Permanent Mission of
New Zealand to the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, the Permanent Mission of
Argentina and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 4.11 of the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), th e Government of New Zealand hereby notifies the
European Communities and the Dispute Settlement Body that New Zealand desires to be joined in the
consultations requested by the United States, Canada, and Argentina pursuant to Article 4 of the DSU,
Article XXII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, Article 11 of the Agreement on
the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Article 19 of the Agreement on Agriculture
and Article 14 of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, concerning certain measures taken
by the European Communities and its Member States affecting biotechnology products. The requests
for consultations on this matter have been circulated in WTO documents , ,
and
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.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, Ne w Zealand and the United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by Argentina, 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, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States 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'Australie, le Brésil, le Canada, les États-Unis, l'Inde, le Mexique et la Nouvelle-Zélande ont fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux consultations demandées par l'Argentine conformément à l'article 4:11 du Mémorandum d'accord sur le règlement des différends.
Date: 19 June 2003
Document codes: WT/DS293/16
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
Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations
Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, Ne w Zealand and the United States notified the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of their desire to be joined in the consultations requested by
Argentina, 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, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States
to join the consultations.
COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES – MESURES AFFECTANT L'APPROBATION
fait savoir à l'Organe de règlement des différends (ORD) qu'ils désiraient être admis à participer aux
le règlement des différends.
COMUNIDADES EUROPEAS - MEDIDAS QUE AFECTAN A AL APROBACIÓN
Y COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS BIOTECNOLÓGICOS
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/DS293/29
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

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 21 June 2007, from the delegation of Argentina 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 , Argentina and the European Communitie s have agreed that the reasonable
period of time for the European Communities to im plement the recommendations and rulings of the
Dispute Settlement Body in the above-referenced dispute shall be twelve (12) months from the date of
adoption of the panel report, 21 November 2006. A ccordingly, the reasonable period of time expires
on 21 November 2007. We request that you circulate this notification to the Members of the Dispute
Settlement Body.

For Argentina:

(signed)
Mr. Ernesto Martinez Gondra
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/DS293/30
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

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 Argen tina 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/DS293), we are pleased to inform you that the European
Communities and Argentina have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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 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 notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission
Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES - MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 16 January 2008
Document codes: WT/DS293/32
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

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 11 Janua ry, from the delegation of the European
Communities and the delegation of Argentina to th e 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/DS293), we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Communities have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 11 June 2008.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission
Ernesto Martinez Gondra
Minister
Charge d'affaires a.i.
Permanent Mission of Argentina
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 16 June 2008
Document codes: WT/DS293/33
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

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 11 June 2008, from the delegation of the European
Communities and the delegation of Argentina to th e 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/DS293 , we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Communities have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 12 August 2008.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Delegation of
the European Commission

Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina
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: 14 August 2008
Document codes: WT/DS293/34
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

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

 The following communication, dated 12 Augus t 2008, from the delegation of the European
Communities and the delegation of Argentina to th e 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/DS293), we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Communities have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 1 December 2008.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative

Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
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: 4 December 2008
Document codes: WT/DS293/35
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

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

 The following communication, dated 1 Decemb er 2008, from the delegation of the European
Communities and the delegation of Argentina to th e Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 With regard to the dispute " (DS293)", we are pleased to info rm you that Argentina and the
European Communities have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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 , so as to expire on 1 March 2009.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative

Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 3 March 2009
Document codes: WT/DS293/36
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

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 26 February 2009, from the delegation of the European
Communities and the delegation of Argentina to th e Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 With regard to the dispute " " – WT/DS293, we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Communities have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 30 June 2009.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
for the European Communities

Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Document: Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
Date: 2 July 2009
Document codes: WT/DS293/37
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

Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 30 June 2009, from the delegation of the European
Communities and the delegation of Argentina to th e Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 With regard to the dispute " " – WT/DS293, we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Communities have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for
implementation of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 31 December 2009.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
for the European Communities

Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina
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: 6 January 2010
Document codes: WT/DS293/38
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

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

 The following communication, dated 30 December 2009, from the delegation of the
European Union
1 and the delegation of Argentina to the Ch airman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is
circulated in accordance with Article 21.3(b) of the DSU.

 With regard to the dispute ( WT/DS293), we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Union have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for implementation
of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 31 January 2010.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

(signed)
Eckart Guth
Ambassador
Permanent Delegation of the
European Union
(signed)
Alberto J. Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina
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: 2 February 2010
Document codes: 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

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

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

 The following communication, dated 29 January 2010, from the delegation of the European
Union1 and the delegation of Argentina 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/DS293 , we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Union have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for implementation
of the recommendations and rulings of the Di spute Settlement Body, which was originally
established pursuant to Article 21.3(b) of the U nderstanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the
Settlement of Disputes, so as to expire on 28 February 2010.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

For the European Union

John Clarke
Chargé d'affaires a.i.
Permanent Delegation
of the European Union
 For Argentina

Alberto Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina

December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community.
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: 1 March 2010
Document codes: WT/DS293/40
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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Modification of the Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU

 The following communication, dated 26 February 2010, from the delegation of the European
Union1 and the delegation of Argentina 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/DS293 , we are pleased to inform you that Argentina and the
European Union have mutually agreed to modify the "reasonable period of time" for implementation
of the recommendations and rulings 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, so as to expire on 31 March 2010.

 We request that you circulate this notifica tion to the Members of the Dispute Settlement
Body.

For the European Union

John Clarke
Chargé d'affaires a.i.
Permanent Delegation
of the European Union
 For Argentina

Alberto Dumont
Ambassador
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Argentina

December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from India
Date: 1 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS294/2
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Request to Join Consultations
Communication from India
The following communication, dated 27 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of India to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
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), the Government of Indi a hereby notifies its desire to be joined in the
consultations requested by the Permanent Delegation of the European Communities to the Permanent
Mission of the United States and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) pursuant to
Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU),
Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 17 of
the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994
with respect to the US laws, regulations a nd methodology for calculating dumping margins
("zeroing"). The 12 June 2003 communication from the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission to the Permanent Mission of the United States was circulated to WTO Members on
19 June 2003 (; ; ).
India has a substantial trade interest in the consultations on the matter in the dispute, as well
as a systemic interest in the matter of calculation of dumping margins. India's trade and systemic
interest is also confirmed by the dispute settlement proceedings pursuant to the consultations
requested by India in EC – Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cotton-Type Bed-Linen from India
(; G/L523; ). We would be grateful of being informed of the date and
venue of the consultations, so as to enable us to participate in the consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Korea
Date: 1 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS294/3
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from Korea
The following communication, dated 27 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Korea to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
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), the Government of the Republic of Korea hereby notifies its desire to
be joined in the consultations requested by the European Communities pursuant to Article 17 of the
Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994,
Article XXII:1 of the General Agreement on Ta riffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994) and Article 4 of
the DSU, with respect to certain laws, regulatio ns and methodology for calculating dumping margins
("zeroing"). The relevant communication from the Permanent Mission of the European Communities
was circulated to WTO Members on 19 June 2003 (, , ).
The Republic of Korea, as an exporting country whose companies have frequently been
subject to anti-dumping investigations by the US, has both a substantial and systemic interest in the
issues under consultation. We would be grateful if you could inform us of the date and venue of
consultations, so as to enable us to participate in the consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Japan
Date: 1 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS294/4
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from Japan
The following communication, dated 30 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Japan to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
and to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of
the DSU.
Pursuant to paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU), the Government of Japan hereby notifies the
Government of the United States that, in light of the substantial interest of Japan, it desires to be
joined in the consultations requested by the European Communities in a communication circulated to
WTO Members on 19 June 2003 (, , ) titled .
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 3 July 2003
Document codes: WT/DS294/5
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 30 June 2003, from the Permanent Mission of Mexico to
the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
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, I hereby notify Mexico's substantial trade interest in the above case and ask
that Mexico be joined in the consultations requested by the European Communities.
The United States is the main destination for Mexican exports, and those exports could be
subject to the challenged methodology. It is ther efore of the utmost importance that Mexico should
participate in the said consultations.
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Document: Request to Join Consultations Communication from Mexico
Date: 1 October 2003
Document codes: WT/DS294/6
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from Mexico
The following communication, dated 25 September 2003, from the Permanent Mission of
Mexico to the Permanent Mission of the United States, the Permanent Delegation of the European
Commission 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, I hereby notify Mexico's substantial trade interest in the above case and ask
that Mexico be joined in the consultations requested by the European Communities (EC) in document

As you know, the measures challenged by the EC include the following:
(1) The zeroing of negative dumping margins when comparing export prices and normal
values on a weighted average to weighted average basis;
(2) the impact of zeroing negative dumping margins in the determination of the "dumped
imports" in the injury investigation; and
(3) the determination of dumping margins above de minimis level as a result of zeroing
negative dumping margins and the consequent imposition of an anti-dumping duty.
The United States is the main destination for Mexican exports, and those exports have been
and may continue to be subject to the measure in question. It is therefore of the utmost importance
that Mexico should participate in the said consultations.
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Document: Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities Note by the Secretariat
Date: 2 November 2004
Document codes: WT/DS294/8; WT/DS294/7/Rev.1
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Constitution of the Panel Established at the Request of the European Communities

Note by the Secretariat

1. At its meeting on 19 March 2004, the Dis pute Settlement Body established a Panel pursuant
to the request by the European Communities in document , in accordance with
Article 6 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU).
2. At that meeting, the parties to the dispute al so agreed that the Panel should have standard
terms of reference. The terms of reference are, therefore, the following:
"To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered agreements cited
by the European Communities in document , the matter referred
to the DSB by the European Communities in that document, and to make such
findings as will assist the DSB in making the recommendations or in giving the
rulings provided for in those agreements."
3. On 27 October 2004, the parties agreed to the following composition of the Panel:
Chairman: Mr. Crawford Falconer
Members: Mr. Hans-Friedrich Beseler
 Mr. William Davey
4. Argentina; Brazil; China; Hong Kong, China; India; Japan; Korea, Rep. of; Mexico;
Norway; Chinese Taipei; and Turkey reserved their third-party rights.
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Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 22 March 2005
Document codes: WT/DS294/9
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 22 March 2005, addressed to the Chairperson of the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pur suant to Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel in United States - Laws, Regulations and Methodology for Calculating Dumping
Margins ("Zeroing")(D294) was established by the DSB on 19 March 2004 and composed on
27 October 2004.

 It will not, however, be possible for the Panel to complete its work in six months in light of
the schedule which was agreed after consultations with the parties.

 The Panel expects to complete its work in July 2005.
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Document: Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
Date: 1 July 2005
Document codes: WT/DS294/10
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from the Chairman of the Panel

 The following communication, dated 1 July 2005, addressed to the Chairperson of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated pursuan t to Article 12.9 of the Dispute Settlement
Understanding (DSU).

 Article 12.8 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes (DSU) provides that the period in which a pa nel shall conduct its examination, from the date
that the composition and terms of reference of the panel have been agreed upon until the date the final
report is issued to the parties to the dispute, shall, as a general rule, not exceed six months.

 Article 12.9 of the DSU provides that, when a panel considers that it cannot issue its report
within six months, it shall inform the Dispute Settle ment Body (DSB) in writing of the reasons for the
delay, together with an estimate of the period within which it will issue its report.

 The Panel in United States - Laws, Regulations and Methodology for Calculating Dumping
Margins ("Zeroing") (DS294 ) was established by the DSB on 19 March 2004 and composed on
27 October 2004.

 On 22 March 2005, the Panel communicated that it would not be possible for it to complete
its work within the six month period envisaged und er the DSU, and that it expected to finalise its
work in July 2005.
1 However, due to its continued considerati on of the issues in this dispute, it will
not be possible for the Panel to complete its work by the end of July.

 The Panel now expects to complete its work in September 2005.

1
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Document: Joint Request by the European Communities and the United States for a Decision by the DSB
Date: 25 November 2005
Document codes: WT/DS294/11
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Joint Request by the European Communities and the United States

for a Decision by the DSB

 The following communication, dated 24 November 2005, from the delegation of the
European Communities and the delegation of the Un ited States to the Chairman of the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB), is circulated at the request of that delegation.

 The European Communities and the United Stat es would like to request that the Dispute
Settlement Body (DSB) adopt the draft decision attach ed to this letter with respect to the dispute

(). We consider that the draft DS B decision would provide greater flexibility in
scheduling given the many demands on delegations at this time.

 We respectfully request that you please circulat e this request to the Members of the DSB.

Draft Decision of the DSB

 The DSB agrees that, upon a re quest by the European Communiti es or the United States, the
DSB shall no later than 31 January 2006, adopt the report of the panel in the dispute ()
unless (i) the DSB decides by consensus not to do so or (ii) the European Communities or the United
States notifies the DSB of its decision to appeal pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Understanding on
Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
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Document: Communication from the Appellate Body
Date: 15 March 2006
Document codes: WT/DS294/14
Complainant: EU
Respondent: U.S.
Third parties: Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Thailand, Turkey
Dispute stage: Implementation & Compliance
Agreements cited: Art. 1, 2.1, 2.4, 5.8, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 11  Anti-dumpingArt. VI  GATT 1994Art. 18.4  Anti-dumpingArt. XVI:4  Agreement Establishing the World Trade OrganizationArt. 3  Anti-dumping

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Communication from the Appellate Body

 The following communication, dated 15 March 2006, from the Chairman of the Appellate
Body addressed to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with
Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.

 I am writing to you pursuant to Article 17.5 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes, which stipulates that, as a general rule, the Appellate Body will
circulate its Report no later than 60 days afte r the appellant has formally notified the Dispute
Settlement Body of its decision to appeal. Ar ticle 17.5 states, furthermore, that when the
Appellate Body considers that it cannot provide its Report within 60 days, it shall inform the Dispute
Settlement Body in writing of the reasons for the de lay together with an estimate of the period within
which it will submit its Report.

 The European Communities notified the Dis pute Settlement Body on Tuesday, 17 January
2006 of its decision to appeal certain issues of law covered in the Panel Report and legal
interpretations developed by the Panel in this case, with the result that the 60-day period expires on
Monday, 20 March 2006. Due to the time required for completion and translation of the Report, the
Appellate Body will not be able to circulate its Report by Monday, 20 March 2006. We estimate that
the Appellate Body Report in this appeal will be circulated to WTO Members no later than Tuesday,
18 April 2006.