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Reply: There is no intention of not recognising the process based conformance test conducted by international labs for general IT products.

The license amendment is clear in itself which implies that documents should be in English which is also a WTO official language.

For ensuring that hardware and software being supplied are safe, right of inspection is normal in buyer supplier relationship.

(3)MEASURES DIRECTLY AFFECTING EXPORTS

(iv) Export prohibitions, restrictions, and licensing

(Question 7: Pages 78, 214 215, paragraph 135 – 138, Table A III.5)

Concerning paragraphs 135 to 138 of Article III and Table AIII.5 in the Appendix Tables, India has been imposing some export prohibitions. Could India please answer the following points:

(1) Has India notified the WTO of these measures? And if not, when is India going to notify them?

(2) Has India held consultations with other members as is stipulated in Article 12.1(b) of the Agreement on Agriculture?

(3) Which article of the WTO agreements are these measures based on?

(4) concerning these measures

(i) exceptions on certain products

Concerning paragraph 136 and Table AII.5, some products (e.g. basmati rice, organic non basmati rice and organic wheat) are not subject to export prohibitions. What are the reasons for these exceptions?

(ii) exceptions for certain members

Concerning Table AIII.5, exports to some Members are not subject to export prohibitions. What are the reasons for these exceptions, and what are the legal bases for these exceptions?

(5) As an exporting Member, what does India think about the ramifications which export prohibitions have on importing Members?

Reply: The various measures by India to, inter alia, address domestic concerns of inflation, ensuring domestic supply and food security, are taken in terms of relevant GATT/WTO provisions.

(4)MEASURES AFFECTING PRODUCTION AND TRADE

(v) Government procurement