Early Warning Mechanism: extension of implementation dates for provisions in categories B and C
Article 17 of the TFA states that developing and LDC Members experiencing difficulties in implementing a provision by its definitive date already notified, can request an extension if complying with the following requirements:
Timely notification
| Submission of required information
| Terms and conditions for successful requests |
- Developing Members to submit the request no later than 120 days before the expiration of the original implementation date
- LDCs to submit the request no later than 90 days before the expiration of the original implementation date
| - Indication of requested new implementation date
- Indication of the reasons for the expected delay in implementation
| - If the requested additional time does not exceed 18 months (for developing countries) or 3 years (for LDCs) – the requesting Member is entitled to such additional time without any further action by the Committee
- If the requested time exceeds those limits or in case of a second or subsequent request, the TF Committee needs to decide whether to grant the request.
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