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balance of payments difficulties, developing country Members' right to take import measures (GATT XVIII:B) GATT 393

adequacy to forestall the threat of or stop a serious decline in monetary reserves (GATT XVIII:9(a)) GATT 458-9

IMF information as evidence of GATT 459

change in development policy, exclusion of requirement for (GATT XVIII:9)

burden of proof GATT 460

macroeconomic policy instruments and structural measures distinguished GATT 467

competence of panel to examine justification GATT 451-3, 468

GATT XVIII:2 GATT 450

GATT practice GATT 456, 482

inadequacy of reserves (GATT XVIII:9(b)) GATT 458-9

justification (GATT XVIII:9)

Ad Note GATT XVIII:11 and GATT 462-6

critical date for evaluation by panel GATT 457

phase-out, right to in absence of balance-of-payments difficulties (GATT XVIII:12(c)) GATT 455, 469, 472

progressive relaxation obligation (GATT XVIII:11), General Council/BOB Committee role (GATT XVIII:12(c)) GATT 454-5

progressive relaxation obligation (GATT XVIII:11), Ad Note (removal of restrictions and recurrence of one of GATT XVIII:9 conditions) GATT 462-6

causal relationship ("would produce") GATT 465

"gradual relaxation" GATT 463

temporal sequence ("thereupon") GATT 466

threat of return, sufficiency GATT 463

right (GATT XVIII:2) GATT 450

 

balance of payments restrictions, GATT XVIII:B, DSU, applicability to disputes relating to DSU 5

 

balance of payments, restrictions to safeguard (GATS XII), notification format (GATS XII:4) GATS 54

 

Balance-of-Payments Restrictions, Committee on

adoption of notification format (BOB Understanding, para. 9) GATT 477

establishment WTO 208, GATT 473

observer status GATT 476

reporting procedures GATT 479

rules of procedure (1995) WTO 132, 209, GATT 475

terms of reference WTO 208, GATT 474

 

balance-of-payments restrictions (GATT XII)

see also Committee on Balance-of-Payments Restrictions

competence, Ministerial Conference WTO 105

developing country Members (GATT XVIII) distinguished GATT 393, 450

GATT practice GATT 394

"restrictions made effective through state-trading organizations" (Ad Articles XI, XI, XIII, XIV and XVIII) GATT 392

 

Balance-of-Payments Understanding

DSU, applicability (BOB Understanding, footnote 1) GATT 451-3

notification format (para. 9) GATT 477

preparatory work, absence of GATT 451

quantitative restrictions, elimination (GATT XI) and GATT 360

status in relation to GATT XII and XVIII:B GATT 470

time-schedule (para. 13) GATT 455, 472, 478

 

Bananas, Decision on Transitional Regime for the EC Autonomous Tariff Rate Quotas on Imports of (Doha) WTO 124

 

benefit: see subsidy, definition (SCM 1), conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b))

 

Berne Convention (1971) TRIPS 43-52

 

Berne Convention (1971): see copyright protection (Berne Convention (1971)); copyright protection (Berne Convention (1971)), broadcasting to the public (Berne 11bis); TRIPS Agreement, Berne Convention and (TRIPS 9)

 

BFA Committee: see Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration

 

biodiversity, protection

patentability of plant and animal inventions (TRIPS 27.3(b)), review (Doha Declaration) WTO 78

UN Convention on Biodiversity, TRIPS Agreement and WTO 78-9

 

border measures: see market access (AG 4), measures required to be converted into ordinary customs duties (AG 4.2 and footnote 1); national treatment, general principle (GATT III:1), applicability, measures imposed at the time or point of importation ("internal measures") (GATT Ad Art. III)

 

Border Tax Adjustment, Working Party on, "like product" (GATT III:2 and III:4), criteria GATT 135, 140, 144, 217

 

Brazil, ATC safeguard measures (ATC 6), TMB discussion ATC 45, 104

 

Brazil - Aircraft dispute, implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), ad hoc procedural arrangements DSU 468

 

Brazil - Aircraft (AB)

burden of proof

developing country Members SCM 3.1(a) (Annex I (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies))/SCM 27 SCM 112-13, DSU 271

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 416

confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), business confidential information (DSU 18.2), obligation to return or destroy DSU 390

consultations (SCM 4.1-4), object and purpose, clarification and development of the facts of the situation/mutually agreed solution (SCM 4.3) SCM 147, 152, DSU 111

developing country Members (SCM 27)

phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4)

          benchmark period (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 336

          burden of proof AG 343-4

          "grant" (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 133-6, 333

          inflation, relevance AG 335

          SCM 25, relevance SCM 313

Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I)

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k))

          "benefit" (SCM 1.1(b)) and SCM 76, 420

          burden of proof SCM 416

          Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 421

          international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) ("safe haven"), "field of export credit terms" SCM 427

          "used to secure a material advantage" SCM 416, 420

"provision ... through government-mandated schemes ... on terms more favourable ..." (item (k)) SCM 419

interpretation of covered agreements, specific terms and phrases, "grant" (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) AG 332-3, SCM 133-6

preliminary rulings, confidentiality issues DSU 619

relationships within and between agreements

SCM 3.1/SCM 27.4 SCM 112-13, DSU 271

SCM 3.1(a)/SCM 27.4 DSU 331

SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 135

SCM 25/SCM 27.4 SCM 313

request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2)

identification of specific measures at issue

          amendment of measures before establishment of panel DSU 202

          specific measure the subject of consultations, need for identity with, whether SCM 152, DSU 97, 111

subsidy, definition (SCM 1)

conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)), SCM Illustrative List, Item (k) and SCM 76

financial contribution (SCM 1.1(a)(1)), conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)) as parallel requirement SCM 8

terms of reference of panels (DSU 7), identification of specific measures at issue, termination of measures before or after conclusion of terms of reference DSU 193

"withdrawal of subsidy without delay" (SCM 4.7), time-limits, DSU 21.3 provisions, relevance DSU 443

Working Procedures (appellate review) (DSU 17.9), adoption, AB authority DSU 390

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Article 21.5 - Canada) (AB)

burden of proof, export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 442

Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I)

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k))

          as affirmative defence under SCM 3.1(a) SCM 425

          burden of proof SCM 442

          Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 422

          "used to secure a material advantage" SCM 416, 420

relationships within and between agreements, SCM 3.1(a)/SCM Illustrative List, item (k) SCM 417

review of implementation of DSB rulings (DSU 21.5), burden of proof DSU 464

"withdrawal of subsidy without delay" (SCM 4.7)

continuation of payments SCM 156-7, 185

"without delay", private contractual arrangements, relevance SCM 164, 185

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Article 21.5 - Canada II), Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)), international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) ("safe haven"), "successor undertaking" SCM 429-30

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Article 21.5 - Canada II) (AB), Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)), Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 423

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Article 21.5 - Canada II) (Panel)

burden of proof

affirmative defence DSU 149

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 442-4, 445

mandatory/discretionary legislation distinction DSU 149

confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), parties, applicability to DSU 351

Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I)

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k))

          as affirmative defence under SCM 3.1(a) SCM 425, 436, 445

          burden of proof SCM 444, 445

          Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 424

          international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) ("safe haven")

             "interest rates provisions" SCM 437-8

             legislation as such (mandatory/discretionary distinction) SCM 451

             matching derogation, permissibility SCM 449

             OECD Arrangement SCM 437-8

relationship with SCM 3.1(a), determination by footnote 5 SCM 425

interpretation of covered agreements, guidelines, effectiveness principle (ut res magis valeat quam pereat/effet utile) SCM 435

interpretation of covered agreements, ordinary meaning, "interest rate support" (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), item (k)) SCM 437

interpretation of covered agreements, specific terms and phrases, "grant" (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 136

legislation as such, right to challenge, mandatory/discretionary legislation, distinguishability, affirmative defence and DSU 149

relationships within and between agreements, SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 136

request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2), identification of specific measures at issue DSU 192

subsidy, definition (SCM 1)

conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b))

          "benefit" SCM 50

          "recipient of a benefit" SCM 52

          subsidy programmes as such, right to challenge (mandatory/discretionary distinction) SCM 56-9, 451

financial contribution (SCM 1.1(a)(1))

          conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)), as parallel requirement SCM 9

          direct transfer of funds (SCM 1.1(a)(1)) SCM 17

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Article 21.5 - Canada) (Panel)

burden of proof, export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 416

confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), obligation to respect/ensure respect for DSU 395-6

Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)), "export credit" SCM 417

implementation of panel or AB recommendations (DSU 19.1), mechanisms, absence DSU 418

implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), surveillance, mechanisms DSU 418

interpretation of covered agreements, ordinary meaning, "export credit" (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), item (k)) SCM 417

"withdrawal of subsidy without delay" (SCM 4.7), repayment of past subsidy/retroactive effect SCM 160

Working Procedures (appellate review) (DSU 17.9)

composition of delegation, Member's right to determine DSU 395, 588

"other advisers" (WP 13) DSU 395

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Article 22.6 - Brazil)

arbitration (DSU 22.6)

scope of review, ad hoc procedural arrangements for implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings DSU 474

specificity requirements, specific level of suspension (DSU 22.4) DSU 502

task of arbitrator (SCM 4.11)

          burden of proof, allocation SCM 192

          determination of "appropriateness/appropriate" countermeasure SCM 188, DSU 516, 546

third party rights DSU 509

timing in relation to Article 21.5 arbitration DSU 465, 474

burden of proof

allocation by arbitrator (Article 22.6 arbitration) SCM 192

countermeasures (SCM 4.10) SCM 184

onus probandi actori incumbit SCM 192

prima facie case, need for SCM 192

confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), business confidential information (DSU 18.2), parallel confidential/non-confidential reports DSU 393

countermeasures in case of failure to comply with panel or AB report within specified time-period (SCM 4.10)

"appropriate" SCM 171, 173-5

          Article 22.6 arbitration and (SCM 4.11) SCM 188, DSU 516, 546

          footnote 9 and SCM 180

          footnote 10 and SCM 180

          nullification or impairment distinguished SCM 171n.242, 178-84, 194

          products not in competition, inclusion SCM 184

Article 22.6 arbitration and (SCM 4.11)

          as special or additional rules and procedures SCM 189-90, 194, DSU 525

          task of arbitrator SCM 188, DSU 516, 546

burden of proof SCM 184, 192

          obligation of other party to present evidence SCM 192

"countermeasure" SCM 171, DSU 535

proportionality, need for SCM 180

evidence, evaluation

good faith and SCM 193

private parties/subjects of international law distinguished SCM 193

good faith (including pacta sunt servanda principle (VC 26)), evidence submitted by government SCM 193

implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), Article 22.6 panel's right of review DSU 474

interpretation of covered agreements, guidelines

effectiveness principle (ut res magis valeat quam pereat/effet utile) SCM 171n.241

          meaning to be attributed to every word and phrase SCM 189, DSU 532

text/plain language SCM 180

interpretation of covered agreements, means

dictionaries SCM 171, 173, DSU 535

footnotes to treaty SCM 181

ILC SCM 171, DSU 535

preparatory work (VC 32), SCM 4 SCM 180

nullification or impairment (DSU 3.8)

inconsistency with covered agreement as prima facie evidence of, rebuttal SCM 174

SCM 3 and 4 (prohibited subsidies) distinguished SCM 174, 178, DSU 541

SCM 5 (adverse effects) SCM 174, 178

SCM 7.9 and 10 (commensurate with degree and nature of adverse effects) distinguished SCM 178, 211

relationships within and between agreements

DSU 3.8/SCM 3 and 4 SCM 178

DSU 22.4/SCM 3 and 4 DSU 541

SCM 4.9 and 10/SCM 7.9 and 10 SCM 178

special or additional rules and procedures for dispute settlement (DSU 1.2 and Appendix 2), SCM 4.11 as SCM 189-90, 194, DSU 525, 532

suspension of concessions for non-implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings (DSU 22)

level equivalent to nullification or impairment (DSU 22.4)

          "appropriate" (SCM 4.10) distinguished SCM 178, 194, DSU 525

          SCM 3 and 4 (prohibited subsidies) distinguished SCM 178, 194, DSU 525, 541

termination of treaty for breach (VC 60), rights created prior to, effect on (VC 70) DSU 474, 512

third party rights, Article 22.6 arbitration DSU 509

"withdrawal of subsidy without delay" (SCM 4.7), withdrawal of subsidy as SCM 7.8 remedy compared SCM 178

 

Brazil - Aircraft (Panel)

burden of proof, phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4) AG 343-4

consultations (SCM 4.1-4), object and purpose, clarification and development of the facts of the situation/mutually agreed solution (SCM 4.3) SCM 152, DSU 96

developing country Members (SCM 27) WTO 7

phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4)

          burden of proof AG 343-4

          constant or nominal values as determining factor AG 335

          "grant" (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) AG 332-3

             actual expenditure, limitation to SCM 337-8

          "inconsistent with its development needs", responsibility for determining SCM 340-2

          "prohibited" subsidy status (SCM 3.1(a)) and SCM 111, 317-18

          SCM 27.2(b) and SCM 317-18, 322

          "shall phase out" SCM 329-31

developing country Members SCM Agreement and WTO 7

developing country Members WTO Agreement Preamble and WTO 7, 8

Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I)

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k))

          "benefit" (SCM 1.1(b)) and SCM 420

          international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) ("safe haven"), "field of export credit terms" SCM 427

offset of advantage, sufficiency to prohibit measure (items (e)-(i)) SCM 403

"provision ... through government-mandated schemes ... on terms more favourable ..." (item (k)) SCM 402, 419

interpretation of covered agreements, means, same or closely related phrases in same agreement, SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 133

interpretation of covered agreements, ordinary meaning, "field of export credit terms" (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I)) SCM 427

relationships within and between agreements

SCM 3.1/SCM 27.2(b) SCM 317-18

SCM 3.1/SCM 27.4 SCM 111, 317-18

SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 133-5

SCM 27.2(b)/SCM 27.3 SCM 322

request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2)

consultations, indication as to whether held DSU 131

          DSB's obligation to examine absence DSU 131

          panel's obligation to examine absence DSU 131

identification of specific measures at issue, specific measure the subject of consultations, need for identity with, whether SCM 152, DSU 131

request for establishment of panel, requirements (SCM 4.4), consultations, failure to reach mutually agreed solution DSU 131

SCM Agreement, object and purpose (SCM 1), multilateral disciplines on subsidies distorting international trade SCM 1, 338

special or additional rules and procedures for dispute settlement (DSU 1.2 and Appendix 2), SCM 4.2 as SCM 162

subsidy, definition (SCM 1)

financial contribution (SCM 1.1(a)(1))

          direct transfer of funds (SCM 1.1(a)(1)), timing of transfer, relevance SCM 22

          potential direct transfer of funds (SCM 1.1(a)(1)) SCM 20

"withdrawal of subsidy without delay" (SCM 4.7), "without delay", DSU 21.3 and SCM 162, 168

 

Brazil - Desiccated Coconut (AB)

countervailing duties (SCM, Part V), compliance with GATT VI:3 and SCM Agreement (SCM 10) GATT 292-7, SCM 227, 385-6

Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), as integral part of WTU Agreement WTO 11

Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), applicability (DSU 1), "covered agreements" (DSU 1.1) DSU 1

due process (dispute settlement proceedings), opportunity to respond to evidence/presentations of other parties DSU 185

GATT 1994, WTO Agreement, incorporation into (WTO Annex 1A), GATT as integral part of WTO (WTO II:2) GATT 295

interpretation of covered agreements, means, preparatory work (VC 32), SCM Agreement GATT 293

interpretation of covered agreements, ordinary meaning, "provisions of this agreement" (SCM 32.3) GATT 292

interpretation of covered agreements, specific terms and phrases, "this agreement" (SCM 32.3) 2.292-7

MFN treatment (GATT I:1), anti-dumping and countervailing duties (GATT VI) and GATT 24, 312

non-retroactivity of treaties (VC 28)

in absence of different intention DSU 61

pre-existing rights, countervailing duties (SCM 32.3) GATT 292, 301, SCM 374-5

relationships within and between agreements, GATT VI/SCM GATT 321-3, SCM 374-9, 384-6

Schedules of Concessions (GATT II), inconsistency with GATT VI and GATT 313

SCM Agreement

investigations and reviews of existing measures, initiated ... on or after date of entry into force of WTO Agreement (SCM 32.3)

          procedural aspects of investigations, whether limited to SCM 378

          retroactivity SCM 374-5

          "this agreement" SCM 376-7

investigations and reviews of existing measures, initiated ... on or after date of entry into force of WTO Agreement (SCM 32.3), retroactivity GATT 292-7, 301, SCM 374-5

preparatory work (VC 32), SCM Code (Tokyo Round) GATT 293-7, 301-2

SCM Code (Tokyo Round)

dispute settlement provisions, extension GATT 297

subsequent agreement for purpose of interpretation of GATT VI, whether WTO 335, GATT 301

subsequent practice for purpose of interpretation of GATT VI, whether WTO 335, GATT 301

terms of reference of panels (DSU 7)

as definition of jurisdiction/legal claims at issue DSU 185

due process and, opportunity to respond to evidence/presentations of other parties DSU 185

"matter referred to the DSB", as identified in DSU 6.2 DSU 187

WTO Agreement

conflict between constituent covered agreements, precedence (WTO, Annex 1A) SCM 384-6

objectives, integrated multilateral trading system WTO 2, SCM 384-6

as single treaty instrument WTO 11

WTO Preamble, legal relevance WTO 2

 

Brazil - Desiccated Coconut (Panel)

consultations (DSU 4), as unconditional obligation (DSU 4.2) DSU 87

consultations (SCM 4.1-4), "without prejudice" nature of obligation (DSU 4.6) DSU 87

countervailing duties (SCM, Part V)

compliance with GATT VI:3 and SCM Agreement (SCM 10) SCM 385-6

          measures to which GATT VI not applicable SCM 278

continuing collection of duties imposed prior to entry into force of WTO Agreement, SCM 32.3 and SCM 379

review of need for continued imposition (SCM 21.2) SCM 278

decisions, procedures and customary practices under GATT 1947 (WTO XVI:1) GATT 301

SCM Code, whether WTO 335

GATT 1947, continuing relevance under WTO, decisions, procedures and customary practices (WTO XVI:1) GATT 301

GATT 1994, WTO Agreement, incorporation into (WTO Annex 1A), as agreement distinct from GATT 1947 GATT 301

interpretation of covered agreements, means

"any subsequent agreement ... regarding its interpretation or application" (VC 31(3)(a)) GATT 301

"any subsequent practice ... which establishes the agreement of the parties regarding its interpretation" (VC 31(1)(b)) GATT 301

MFN treatment (GATT I:1), anti-dumping and countervailing duties (GATT VI) and GATT 24, 312

precedent, decisions, procedures and customary practices under GATT 1947 (WTO XVI:1) GATT 301

relationships within and between agreements, GATT VI/SCM GATT 320, SCM 369, 384

request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2)

consultations, indication as to whether held DSU 130

          panel's obligation to examine absence DSU 130

Schedules of Concessions (GATT II), inconsistency with GATT VI and GATT 313

SCM Agreement

investigations and reviews of existing measures, initiated ... on or after date of entry into force of WTO Agreement (SCM 32.3), "existing measures" SCM 379

preparatory work (VC 32), SCM Code (Tokyo Round) GATT 194

specific action against dumping (AD 18.1) or subsidy (SCM 32.1), requirements, accordance with provisions of GATT VI as interpreted by Anti-Dumping Agreement SCM 369

terms of reference of panels (DSU 7), special terms of reference (DSU 7.3) DSU 225

WTO Agreement

conflict between constituent covered agreements, precedence (WTO, Annex 1A) SCM 384-6

objectives, integrated multilateral trading system SCM 384-5

 

broadcasting (copyright): see copyright protection (Berne Convention (1971)), broadcasting to the public (Berne 11bis)

 

Brussels Declaration: see least-developed country Members, Third UN Conference on (LDC-III) (Brussels Declaration)

 

budget and contributions (WTO) (WTO VII)

see also Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration (BFA)

annual budget estimate WTO 263

annual budgetary and financial reports WTO 264

BFA recommendations WTO 265

contributions, scale

"inactive members" WTO 266

methodology for calculating, revision

          1995 WTO 267

          2000 WTO 267

regular review WTO 266

Financial Regulations (WTO) WTO 266, 269

Financial Rules (WTO) WTO 266

Voluntary Contributions, Gifts, or Donations from Non-Governmental Donors, Guidelines (2000) WTO 270

 

burden of proof

affirmative defence SCM 445, DSU 149, 265, 266

allocation

comparative difficulties, relevance DSU 284

general rule/exception, relationship, relevance

          SPS 3.1 and 3.3 TBT 9, DSU 270, 274

          TBT 2.4 TBT 9, DSU 274

misallocation as error of law DSU 273

allocation by arbitrator (Article 22.6 arbitration) SCM 192

arbitration (DSU 25) DSU 558

change in development policy, exclusion of requirement for (GATT XVIII:9 and Note Ad) GATT 460-1

defences and exceptions, GATT XVIII:11 and Ad Note DSU 266

delay in submitting claim and GATT 585

double taxation measures, justification SCM 413

export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 416, 442-4, 445, 450

fair comparison of export price and normal value (AD 2.4) AD 42

GATT XX: see General Exceptions (GATT XX), burden of proof

guidelines and recommendations, possibility of non-compliance or non-existence (SPS 5.8) SPS 136, 176

harmonization of measures (SPS 3) SPS 27, DSU 270, 274

implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings (DSU 21.3) DSU 448, 454-6

mandatory/discretionary legislation distinction DSU 149, 286

measures "not more trade restrictive than required to achieve their appropriate level of ... protection" (SPS 5.6) SPS 177-8

non-violation claims (GATT XXIII:1(b)) GATT 582-5, DSU 576

non-violation claims (GPA XXII:2) GPA 14

notification of participation of non-governmental experts in on-the-spot verification (AD, Annex 1(2)) AD 301

onus probandi actori incumbit GATT 522, 582-4, ATC 22, TBT 9, AD 27, SCM 192, DSU 264-5, 269-70

panel's obligation to apply correctly DSU 273

panel's right to seek information and advice (DSU 13/SPS 11.2), relevance DSU 285, 340

prima facie case, need for GATT 37, 362, 461, 522, SPS 175-8, AD 95, SCM 192, DSU 266

evidence other than that submitted by parties, panel's right to consider DSU 281

explicit finding, relevance DSU 267, 282-3

inconclusive outcome DSU 263

panel ruling in favour, need for DSU 272

"prima facie" SPS 179, DSU 220, 270

"reasonable doubts", sufficiency DSU 273

refusal to provide information, relevance DSU 272

quantitative restrictions (GATT XI) GATT 362

requirements of exporting country in relation to import of its products SPS 178

reversal in respect of circumvention of export subsidy commitments (AG 10.3) AG 86-7

SCM provisions

conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)) SCM 59-60, 69-70

countermeasures (SCM 4.10) SCM 184, 192

developing country Members phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4), burden of proof AG 343-4

developing country Members SCM 3.1(a) (Annex I (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies))/SCM 27 SCM 112-13, DSU 271-2

"serious prejudice" (SCM 27.7) SCM 359

SG 4.2 DSU 281

SPS measures DSU 269-70

guidelines and recommendations, possibility of non-compliance or non-existence (SPS 5.8) SPS 136

harmonization of measures (SPS 3) GATT 37, SPS 27, 41, 176, DSU 270, 274

risk assessment (SPS 5) SPS 136

sufficiency of scientific evidence (SPS 2.2) GATT 523, SPS 16

suspension of concessions, conformity with DSU 22.4 DSU 506

transitional safeguard measures (ATC 6) ATC 43

TRIPS 2.4 DSU 274

TRIPS 70.8 DSU 273

written record of analysis, relevance AD 126

 

business confidential information: see confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), business confidential information (DSU 18.2)

 

business practices (GATS IX) GATS 51

 


 

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