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Notifying Member: Dominica

If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible: Dominica Bureau of Standards

Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, email and website addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [  ], 5.6.2 [  ], 5.7.1 [  ], other:

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Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots (HS 060120)

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Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Integrated Measures for Plants for Planting (27 page(s), in English)

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Description of content: This standard outlines the main criteria for the identification and application of integrated measures at the place of production for the production of plants for planting (excluding seeds) for international trade. It provides guidance to help identify and manage pest risks associated with plants for planting as a pathway.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of animal or plant life or health

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Relevant documents: Dominica Official Gazette

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Proposed date of adoption: 31 December 2021

Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from adoption

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Final date for comments: 13 August 2021

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Texts available from: National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax numbers and email and website addresses, if available, of other body:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2021/TBT/DMA/21_4113_00_e.pdf