In its notification, Colombia indicated that on 22 July by publication it had invited interested parties wishing to express their views to do so within 30 working days. It had also sent interested parties on 24 July a communication informing them of the initiation of the investigation and requesting them to complete questionnaires within 30 working days. These questionnaires can be found on the website Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism. Further information is available in G/SG/N/6/COL/4.

 

What is a safeguard investigation?

A safeguard investigation seeks to determine whether increased imports of a product are causing, or is threatening to cause, serious injury to a domestic industry.

During a safeguard investigation, importers, exporters and other interested parties may present evidence and views and respond to the presentations of other parties.

A WTO member may take a safeguard action (i.e. restrict imports of a product temporarily) only if the increased imports of the product are found to be causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury.