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TBT-Specific Trade Concerns

TBT-Specific Trade Concerns. Forum …. For what?. To discuss “ matters relating to the operation of this Agreement or the furtherance of its objectives” (Article 13.1). b-to-b Workshops. Meetings. 3 times per year (at least once, types). Agenda. In Geneva only. Who is there?.

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TBT-Specific Trade Concerns

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  1. TBT-Specific Trade Concerns Slide 1

  2. Forum … For what? Slide 2

  3. To discuss “matters relating to the operation of this Agreement or the furtherance of its objectives” (Article 13.1) Slide 3

  4. b-to-b Workshops Meetings 3 times per year (at least once, types) Agenda In Geneva only Slide 4

  5. Who is there? Local mission representatives Capital based representatives (technical) Observers Slide 5

  6. Good regulatory practice Transparency procedures Horizontal (general) issues Conformity assessment Technical assistance / SDT Other (labelling, definitions) Slide 6

  7. “TBTTriennial Reviews”(Article 15.4) Horizontal (general) issues Slide 7

  8. Vertical (specific) Slide 8

  9. Approximately 150 in TBT Committee Vertical (specific) Slide 9

  10. “REACH”Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Slide 10

  11. “GMOs”Genetically Modified Organisms Slide 11

  12. Wood Products Slide 12

  13. Fish Head Slide 13

  14. “Waste Directive” (WEEE) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) “Hazardous Substances Directive” (WEEE) Directive on the restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (HSEEE) Slide 14

  15. Typical issues raised in the context of discussion of specific trade concerns Slide 15

  16. More trade restrictive than necessary Discrimination Rationale (legitimate objective) Typical Failure/Delay to notify Entry into force of the measure Failure to reply to comments Not in line with international standards Slide 16

  17. What to do if you have a specific trade concern? Request explanation / clarification from Enquiry Point Bilateral consultations Raise issue at TBT Committee meeting Request formal consultations (Dispute Settlement) (Solution) Slide 17

  18. 150 1 (not raised formally) Request explanation / clarification from Enquiry Point Bilateral consultations Raised in TBT Committee Request formal consultations Dispute Slide 18

  19. Specific trade concerns in the Region (potential or real)? What are the difficulties you face in using the TBT (and SPS) Committees? Slide 19

  20. Make use of the TBT Committee Slide 20

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