Australia – certain measures concerning trademarks,
geographical indications and other plain packaging requirements
applicable to tobacco products and packaging

REQUEST to join CONSULTATIONS

Communication from Uruguay

        The following communication, dated 1 October 2013, from the delegation of Uruguay to the delegation of Australia, the delegation of Indonesia and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.11 of the DSU.

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        I have the honour to address His Excellency, in reference with the request for consultations presented by Indonesia in Australian Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging (WT/DS467/1, IP/D/34, G/TBT/D/46, G/L/1041), distributed to Members last 25 September 2013.

        To this respect, my authorities have instructed me to notify the consulting Members and the Dispute Settlement Body of the desire of Uruguay to be joined in these consultations, pursuant to Article 4.11 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, having in mind the substantial trade interest and the standing of Uruguay in these consultations.