United States – measures
concerning the importation,
marketing and sale of tuna and tuna products
Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU by mexico
Constitution of the Panel
Note by
the Secretariat
1. At its meeting on 22 January 2014, the
Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) referred this dispute, if possible, to the
original Panel in accordance with Article 21.5 of the Understanding on Rules
and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) to examine the matter
referred to the DSB by Mexico in document WT/DS381/20.
2. The
Panel's terms of reference are the following:
To examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of the covered
agreements cited by the parties to the dispute, the matter referred to the DSB
by Mexico in document WT/DS381/20 and to make such findings as will assist the
DSB in making the recommendations or in giving the rulings provided for in
those agreements.
3. In accordance with Article 21.5 of the DSU,
the Panel was composed on 27 January 2014
as follows:
Chairperson: Mr Mario Matus
Members: Ms Elizabeth Chelliah
Mr Franz Perrez