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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?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TBT-Specific Trade Concerns
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Forum …
For what?
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To discuss “matters relating to the operation of this Agreement or the
furtherance of its objectives”(Article 13.1)
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Meetings
3 times per year (at least once, types)
Agenda
In Geneva only
b-to-bWorkshop
s
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Who is there?
Local mission representatives
Capital based representatives (technical)
Observers
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Horizontal (general) issues
Good regulatory practice
Transparency procedures
Conformity assessment
Technical assistance / SDT
Other (labelling, definitions)
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Horizontal (general) issues“TBT
Triennial Reviews”
(Article 15.4)
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Verti
cal (
spec
ific)
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Verti
cal (
spec
ific)
Approximately 150 in TBT Committee
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“REACH”Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of
Chemicals
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“GMOs”Genetically Modified Organisms
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Wood Products
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Fish Head
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“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)
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Typical issues raised in the context of discussion of specific
trade concerns
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More trade restrictive than necessary
Discrimination
Rationale (legitimate objective)
Failure/Delay to notify
Entry into force of the measure
Failure to reply to comments
Not in line with international standards
Typi
cal
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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)
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Request explanation / clarification from Enquiry Point
Bilateral consultations
Raised in TBT Committee
Request formal consultations
Dispute
150
(not raised formally)
1
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Specific trade concerns in the Region (potential or real)?
What are the difficulties you face in using the TBT (and SPS) Committees?
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Make use of the TBT Committee
