Association Agreement between Central America and the European UnionAcuerdo de Asociación entre Centroamérica y la Unión Europea

The text is as follows:

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CENTRAL AMERICA, ON THE ONE HAND, AND THE EUROPEAN UNION AND ITS MEMBER STATES, ON THE OTHER THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA, THE REPUBLIC OF EL SALVADOR, THE REPUBLIC OF GUATEMALA, THE REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS, THE REPUBLIC OF NICARAGUA, THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMÁ, hereinafter "Central America", on the one hand, and THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA, IRELAND, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA, THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, MALTA, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, ROMANIA, THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA, THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, hereinafter "the Member States of the European Union", and THE EUROPEAN UNION, on the other, CONSIDERING the historical, cultural, political, economic and social ties that have traditionally existed between the Parties and the desire to strengthen their relations based on common principles and values, building on the existing mechanisms governing relations between the Parties, as well as the desire to consolidate, deepen and diversify bi-regional links in areas of common interest in a spirit of mutual respect, equality, non-discrimination, solidarity and mutual benefit; CONSIDERING the positive development of the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) over the last two decades, which has made it possible to foster common objectives and interests to embark on a new, deeper, more modern and permanent phase of relations, in order to establish a bi-regional(**) association that responds to current internal challenges, as well as to new international realities; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions") (**) (Sinalevi Note: In accordance with the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the word "bi-regional" is considered not incorporated into the present aforementioned agreement.)

EMPHASIZING the importance that the Parties attach to the consolidation of the political dialogue and economic cooperation process established to date between the Parties within the framework of the San José Dialogue, initiated in 1984 and renewed on numerous occasions since then; RECALLING the conclusions of the 2006 Vienna Summit, including the commitments undertaken by Central America regarding the deepening of regional economic integration; RECOGNIZING the progress achieved in the Central American economic integration process, such as the ratification of the Framework Convention for the Establishment of the Central American Customs Union and the Treaty on Investment and Trade in Services, as well as the implementation of a jurisdictional mechanism that guarantees the enforcement of regional economic legislation throughout the Central American region; REAFFIRMING their respect for democratic principles and fundamental human rights as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; RECALLING their commitment to the principles of the Rule of Law and good governance; BASING themselves on the principle of shared responsibility and convinced of the importance of preventing the consumption of illicit drugs and reducing their harmful effects, including the fight against the cultivation, production, processing and trafficking of drugs and their precursors, as well as against money laundering; NOTING that the provisions of this Agreement falling within the scope of Part III, Title V, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union are binding upon the United Kingdom and Ireland as independent Contracting Parties, and not as part of the European Union, unless the European Union, together with the United Kingdom, with Ireland or with both jointly notify the Republics of the CA Party that the United Kingdom or Ireland is bound as part of the European Union, in accordance with the provisions of Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. In the event that the United Kingdom or Ireland, or both, cease to be bound as part of the European Union in accordance with the provisions of Article 4a of Protocol No. 21, the European Union, together with the United Kingdom, with Ireland, or with both, shall immediately inform the Republics of the CA Party of any change in their position, in which case they shall remain bound by the provisions of this Agreement in their own right. The same applies to Denmark, in accordance with the Protocol annexed to those Treaties on the position of Denmark; UNDERLINING their commitment to work together towards the eradication of poverty, job creation, equitable and sustainable development, including aspects such as vulnerability to natural disasters, the conservation and protection of the environment and biodiversity, as well as the progressive integration of the Republics of the CA Party into the world economy; REAFFIRMING the importance that the Parties attach to the principles and rules governing international trade, in particular those contained in the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization of 15 April 1994 (hereinafter "the WTO Agreement"), and the multilateral agreements annexed to the WTO Agreement, as well as the need to apply them in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner; CONSIDERING the difference in economic and social development existing between the Republics of the CA Party and the United Kingdom(*), and the common objective of strengthening the process of economic and social development in Central America; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") DESIRING to strengthen their economic relations, in particular trade and investment, by strengthening and improving the current level of access of the Republics of the CA Party to the market of the European Union, thus contributing to economic growth in Central America and to the reduction of asymmetries between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*); (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions") CONVINCED that this Agreement will create a favourable climate for the growth of sustainable economic relations between them, particularly in the sectors of trade and investment, which are essential for achieving economic and social development and technological modernisation and innovation; UNDERLINING the need to build upon the principles, objectives and mechanisms governing relations between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*), in particular the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, signed in 2003 (hereinafter referred to as "the 2003 Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement"), as well as the 1993 Framework Cooperation Agreement signed between those same parties; (Sinalevi Note: By means of section 1) sub-section a) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the paragraph beginning with the words "UNDERLINING the need to build" is not incorporated into the present aforementioned Agreement.)

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions") CONSCIOUS of the need to promote sustainable development in the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) through a development partnership involving all stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector, in accordance with the principles set out in the Monterrey Consensus and the Johannesburg Declaration, and their implementation plan; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions") REAFFIRMING that States, in the exercise of their sovereign power to exploit their natural resources, in accordance with their own environmental and development policies, must promote sustainable development; CONSCIOUS of the need to establish a comprehensive dialogue on migration to strengthen bi-regional cooperation in this area within the framework of the parts of this Agreement relating to Political Dialogue and Cooperation, and to ensure effective promotion and protection of the human rights of all migrants; RECOGNIZING that no provision of this Agreement shall be invoked, construed or understood in any way as defining the position of the Parties in ongoing or future bilateral or multilateral trade negotiations; EMPHASIZING the willingness to cooperate in international fora on issues of mutual interest; BEARING IN MIND the strategic partnership developed between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean within the framework of the 1999 Rio Summit, reaffirmed at the 2002 Madrid Summit, the 2004 Guadalajara Summit, the 2006 Vienna Summit, the 2008 Lima Summit and the 2010 Madrid Summit; (Sinalevi Note: By means of section 1) sub-section b) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the paragraph beginning with the words "BEARING IN MIND the strategic partnership developed" is not incorporated into the present aforementioned Agreement.)

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the Madrid Declaration of May 2010; HAVE DECIDED TO CONCLUDE THIS AGREEMENT:

PART I GENERAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

NATURE AND SCOPE OF APPLICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT

Principles 1. Respect for democratic principles and fundamental human rights, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and for the Rule of Law underpins the internal and international policies of both Parties and constitutes an essential element of this Agreement.

2. The Parties confirm their commitment to the promotion of sustainable development, which is a guiding principle for the implementation of this Agreement, taking special account of the Millennium Development Goals. The Parties shall ensure that an adequate balance is achieved among the economic, social and environmental components of sustainable development.

3. The Parties reaffirm their adherence to good governance and the Rule of Law, which entails, in particular, the supremacy of the law, the separation of Powers, the independence of the Judiciary, clear decision-making procedures by public authorities, transparent and accountable institutions, the efficient and transparent administration of public affairs at local, regional and national level, and the implementation of measures aimed at preventing and combating corruption.

Objectives The Parties agree that the objectives of this Agreement are:

• a)to strengthen and consolidate relations between the Parties through an association based on three interdependent and fundamental parts: political dialogue, cooperation and trade, on the basis of mutual respect, reciprocity and common interest. To implement this Agreement, full use shall be made of the agreements and institutional mechanisms agreed upon by the Parties; b) to develop a privileged political partnership based on common values, principles and objectives, in particular respect for and the promotion of democracy and human rights, sustainable development, good governance and the Rule of Law, with a commitment to promote and protect these values and principles globally, in a way that contributes to strengthening multilateralism; c) to enhance bi-regional cooperation in all areas of common interest in order to achieve more sustainable and equitable social and economic development in the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*); (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions") d) to broaden and diversify the bi-regional trade relationship of the Parties in conformity with the WTO Agreement and the specific objectives and provisions set out in Part IV of this Agreement, which should contribute to greater economic growth, the gradual improvement of the quality of life in the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*), and better integration of the same into the world economy; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions") e) to strengthen and deepen the progressive process of regional integration in Central America(*) in areas of common interest, as a way of facilitating the implementation of this Agreement; (*) (Thus inserted the preceding phrase by section 2) of the annex of International Treaty N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019.") f) to strengthen good neighbourly relations and the principle of peaceful resolution of conflicts; g) to maintain at least, and preferably improve, the level of good governance, as well as the levels achieved in social, labour and environmental matters through the effective implementation of the international conventions to which the Parties are party at the time of the entry into force of this Agreement; and h) to promote the increase of trade and investment between the Parties, taking into account the special and differential treatment to reduce the existing structural asymmetries between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*).

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "both regions")

Scope of Application The Parties shall treat each other as equals. No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a way as to undermine the sovereignty of any Republic of the CA Party.

INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

Association Council 1. An Association Council is hereby established, which shall supervise the fulfilment of the objectives of this Agreement and its implementation. The Association Council shall meet at ministerial level at regular intervals not exceeding a period of four(*) years, and extraordinarily when circumstances so require and if the Parties so agree. The Association Council shall meet at the level of Heads of State or Government, when appropriate and so agreed by the Parties. Furthermore, to strengthen political dialogue and make it more efficient, specific ad hoc working meetings shall be promoted.

(*) (Thus amended the preceding phrase by section 3) sub-section a) of the annex of International Treaty N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019.") 2. The Association Council shall examine any major issue arising within the framework of this Agreement, as well as any other bilateral, multilateral or international issue of common interest.

3. The Association Council shall also examine proposals and recommendations from the Parties aimed at improving the relations established within the framework of this Agreement.

Composition and internal regulations 1. The Association Council shall be composed of representatives of the United Kingdom(*) and of each of the Republics of the CA Party at ministerial level, in accordance with the respective internal provisions of the Parties and taking into consideration the specific issues (Political Dialogue, Cooperation and/or Trade) to be addressed at each specific session.

2. The Association Council shall establish its own internal regulations.

3. The members of the Association Council may arrange for representation, in accordance with the conditions set out in its internal regulations.

4. The chairmanship of the Association Council shall be held alternately by a representative of the United Kingdom(*), on the one hand, and by a representative of a Republic of the CA Party, on the other, in accordance with its internal regulations.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party")

Decision-making power 1. In order to achieve the objectives of this Agreement, the Association Council shall have the power to adopt decisions in the cases provided for in this Agreement.

2. The decisions adopted shall be binding on the Parties, which shall take all necessary measures to implement them in accordance with the internal rules and legal procedures of each Party.

3. The Association Council may also make such recommendations as it deems appropriate.

4. The Association Council shall adopt its decisions and recommendations by common agreement between the Parties. In the case of the Republics of the CA Party, the adoption of decisions and recommendations shall require their consensus.

5. The procedure established in paragraph 4 shall apply to all other bodies created by this Agreement.

Association Committee 1. The Association Council shall be assisted in the performance of its duties by an Association Committee, which shall be composed of representatives of the United Kingdom(*) and of each of the Republics of the CA Party, at senior official level, and taking into consideration the specific issues (Political Dialogue, Cooperation and/or Trade) to be addressed at each specific session.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 2. The Association Committee shall be responsible for the general implementation of this Agreement.

3. The Association Council shall establish the rules of procedure of the Association Committee.

4. The Association Committee shall be empowered to adopt decisions in the cases provided for in this Agreement or when the Association Council has delegated such power to it. In such case, the Association Committee shall adopt its decisions in accordance with the conditions established in Articles 4 to 6.

5. The Association Committee shall generally meet once a year to conduct a global review of the implementation of this Agreement, on a date and with an agenda previously agreed upon by the Parties, one year in London(*) and the following year in Central America. Extraordinary meetings may be convened, by mutual agreement and at the request of any of the Parties. The Association Committee shall be chaired alternately by a representative of each of the Parties.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "Brussels")

Subcommittees 1. The Association Committee shall be assisted in the fulfillment of its functions by the Subcommittees established in this Agreement.

2. The Association Committee may decide to create any additional Subcommittee. It may decide to modify the assigned tasks or dissolve any Subcommittee.

3. The Subcommittees shall meet once a year or at the request of any of the Parties or the Association Committee, at an appropriate level. When meetings are in person, they shall be held alternately in London(*) or in Central America. Meetings shall also be held by any technological means available to the Parties.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "Brussels") 4. The Subcommittees shall be chaired alternately by a representative of the United Kingdom(*), on the one hand, and by a representative of a Republic of the CA Party, on the other, for a period of one year.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 5. The creation or existence of a Subcommittee shall not prevent the Parties from raising a matter directly with the Association Committee.

6. The Association Council shall adopt the rules of procedure that shall determine the composition and the functions of said Subcommittees, as well as their mode of operation, provided this is not provided for in this Agreement.

7. A Subcommittee on Cooperation is established. It shall assist the Association Committee in the performance of its functions relating to Part III of this Agreement. It shall also have the following tasks:

• a)address any cooperation matter referred to it by the Association Committee; b) monitor the general implementation of Part III of this Agreement; c) discuss any issue related to cooperation that may affect the functioning of Part III of this Agreement.

Parliamentary Association Committee 1. The Parties may establish a Parliamentary Association Committee. It shall be composed of members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom(*), on the one hand, and by members of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), and in the case of the Republics of the CA Party that are not members of PARLACEN, by representatives designated by their respective National Congresses, on the other, who shall meet and exchange views. It shall determine the frequency of its meetings and shall be chaired alternately by one of the two sides.

(Thus reformed the previous paragraph by section 3) sub-section b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019.") (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "European Parliament") 2. The Parliamentary Association Committee shall establish its rules of procedure.

3. The Parliamentary Association Committee may request from the Association Council pertinent information on the implementation of this Agreement. The Association Council shall provide the Committee with the requested information.

4. The Parliamentary Association Committee shall be informed of the decisions and recommendations of the Association Council.

5. The Parliamentary Association Committee may make recommendations to the Association Council.

Joint Consultative Committee 1. A Joint Consultative Committee is established as an advisory body to the Association Council. Its task shall be to present to said Council the views of civil society organizations related to the implementation of this Agreement without prejudice to other processes pursuant to Article 11. Furthermore, the Joint Consultative Committee shall contribute to the promotion of dialogue and cooperation between civil society organizations of the European Union and those of Central America.

2. The Joint Consultative Committee shall be composed of an equal number of representatives of the European Economic and Social Committee, on the one hand, and by representatives of the Consultative Committee of the Central American Integration System (CC-SICA) and the Consultative Committee on Economic Integration (CCIE), on the other.

3. The Joint Consultative Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

(Note from Sinalevi: By means of section 3) sub-section c) of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that this numeral is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement)

Civil Society 1. The Parties shall promote meetings of representatives of the civil societies of the European Union and of Central America, including the academic community, social and economic partners, and non-governmental organizations.

2. The Parties shall request periodic meetings with said representatives to inform them about the implementation of this Agreement and to receive their proposals in this regard.

PART II POLITICAL DIALOGUE

Objectives The Parties agree that the objectives of the political dialogue between the Republics of the CA Party and the United Kingdom(*) are:

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") a) to establish a privileged political partnership based mainly on respect for and the promotion of democracy, peace, human rights, the rule of law, good governance, and sustainable development; b) to defend common values, principles, and objectives through their promotion at the international level, particularly within the United Nations; c) to strengthen the United Nations Organization as the center of the multilateral system to enable it to effectively face global challenges; d) to intensify political dialogue to allow a broad exchange of opinions, positions, and information leading to joint initiatives at the international level; e) to cooperate in the areas of foreign policy and security, with the aim of coordinating their positions and taking joint initiatives of mutual interest in the relevant international forums.

Areas 1. The Parties agree that the political dialogue shall cover all aspects of mutual interest at both the regional and international levels.

2. The political dialogue between the Parties shall pave the way for new initiatives aimed at achieving common objectives and establishing common ground in areas such as: regional integration; the rule of law; good governance; democracy; human rights; the promotion and protection of the rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples and persons, as recognized in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; equal opportunities and gender equality; the structure and orientation of international cooperation; migration; poverty reduction and social cohesion; fundamental labor standards; environmental protection and the sustainable management of natural resources; regional security and stability, including the fight against citizen insecurity; corruption; drugs; transnational organized crime; trafficking in small arms and light weapons, as well as their ammunition; the fight against terrorism; the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

3. The dialogue under Part II shall also cover international treaties on human rights, good governance, fundamental labor standards, and the environment, in accordance with the international commitments of the Parties, and shall raise, in particular, the issue of their effective implementation.

4. The Parties may agree at any time to add any other topic as an area of political dialogue.

Disarmament 1. The Parties agree to cooperate and contribute to strengthening the multilateral system in the field of conventional weapons disarmament, through full compliance with and national implementation of their existing obligations under international treaties and agreements, and other relevant international instruments in the field of conventional weapons disarmament.

2. In particular, the Parties shall promote the full implementation and universalization of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, as well as the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and its protocols.

3. The Parties further recognize that the illicit production, transfer, and circulation of small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition, as well as their excessive accumulation and uncontrolled spread, continue to pose a serious threat to peace and international security. Therefore, they agree to cooperate in the fight against the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition, and also agree to work jointly to regulate the licit trade in conventional weapons.

4. Therefore, the Parties agree to respect and fully implement their obligations to address the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition, within the framework of existing international agreements and applicable United Nations Security Council resolutions, as well as their commitments within the framework of other international instruments applicable in this area, such as the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Weapons of Mass Destruction 1. The Parties consider that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, to both state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security.

2. Therefore, the Parties agree to cooperate and contribute to the fight against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, through full compliance with and national implementation of their existing obligations under international disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and agreements, and other relevant international obligations.

3. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an essential element of this Agreement.

4. The Parties likewise agree to cooperate and contribute to the objective of non-proliferation:

• a)by taking the necessary steps to sign, ratify, or accede to, as appropriate, and fully implement and comply with all other relevant international instruments; b) by establishing an effective system of national export controls that verifies the export and transit of goods related to weapons of mass destruction, including the control of dual-use technologies in their end-use for weapons of mass destruction, and which includes effective sanctions for breaches of export controls.

5. The Parties agree to establish a regular political dialogue that shall accompany and consolidate their cooperation in this area.

Fight against Terrorism 1. The Parties reaffirm the importance of the fight against terrorism and, in accordance with internationally recognized human rights, humanitarian law, and refugee law, the relevant international conventions and other instruments, the United Nations resolutions on the matter, and their respective legislation and regulations, as well as the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy contained in United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/60/288 of September 8, 2006, agree to cooperate in the prevention and elimination of acts of terrorism.

2. This collaboration shall be carried out mainly:

• a)within the framework of the full implementation of international conventions and instruments, including all relevant United Nations General Assembly resolutions and United Nations Security Council resolutions; b) through the exchange of information on terrorist groups and their support networks, in accordance with international and national law; c) through cooperation on the means and methods used to combat terrorism, including technical fields and training and the exchange of experiences in the prevention of terrorism and in the area of human rights protection in the fight against terrorism; d) through the exchange of views on legal frameworks and best practices, as well as technical and administrative assistance; e) through the exchange of information in accordance with their respective legislation; f) through technical assistance and training on investigation methods, information technology, and the formulation of protocols for prevention, warnings, and effective response to terrorist threats or acts; and g) through the exchange of views on prevention models related to other illicit activities linked to terrorism, such as money laundering, firearms trafficking, identity document forgery, and trafficking in human beings, among others.

Serious Crimes of International Concern 1. The Parties reaffirm that the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole must not go unpunished and that their prosecution must be ensured by measures, whether at the national or international level, as appropriate, including the International Criminal Court.

2. The Parties consider that the establishment and effective functioning of the International Criminal Court constitutes an important advance for international peace and justice and that the Court represents an effective instrument for investigating and prosecuting the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole when national courts are unwilling or unable to do so, given the complementary character of the International Criminal Court with national criminal jurisdictions.

3. The Parties agree to cooperate to promote universal adherence to the Rome Statute by:

• a)continuing to take actions to implement the Rome Statute and to ratify and implement the related instruments (such as the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court); b) sharing experiences with regional partners in the adoption of the necessary legal adjustments that allow for the ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute; and c) taking measures to safeguard the integrity of the Rome Statute.

4. It is the sovereign decision of each State to decide the most appropriate time to accede to the Rome Statute.

Financing for Development 1. The Parties agree to support international efforts to promote policies and regulations aimed at financing development and strengthening cooperation to achieve the internationally agreed development objectives, including the Millennium Development Goals, as well as the commitments of the Monterrey Consensus and other related forums.

2. To this end, and with the aim of promoting more inclusive societies, the Parties recognize the need to develop new and innovative financial mechanisms.

Migration 1. The Parties reaffirm the importance they attach to the joint management of migratory flows between their territories. Recognizing that poverty is one of the root causes of migration and with the aim of strengthening cooperation between them, they shall engage in a comprehensive dialogue on all migration-related issues, such as irregular migration, refugee flows, smuggling and trafficking in human beings, and shall include related issues such as brain drain, in the national strategies for the economic and social development of the areas from which migrants originate, also taking into account the historical and cultural links existing between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*).

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "both regions") 2. The Parties agree to guarantee the effective enjoyment, protection, and promotion of the human rights of all migrants and the principles of equity and transparency in the equal treatment of migrants, and underscore the importance of combating racism, discrimination, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance.

Environment 1. The Parties shall promote a dialogue in the areas of the environment and sustainable development through the exchange of information and by stimulating initiatives on environmental issues at the local and global levels, recognizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, as established in the 1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.

2. This dialogue shall be aimed, among other things, at combating the threat of climate change, the conservation of biodiversity, the protection and sustainable management of forests to, among other things, reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, the protection of water and marine resources, watersheds and wetlands, the research and development of alternative fuels and renewable energy technologies, and the reform of environmental governance with a view to increasing its efficiency.

Citizen Security The Parties shall dialogue on citizen security, which is fundamental to promoting human development, democracy, good governance, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. They recognize that citizen security transcends national and regional borders and, therefore, requires the promotion of a broader dialogue and cooperation on this matter.

Good Governance in Tax Matters With a view to strengthening and developing economic activities, and taking into account the need to develop an adequate regulatory framework, the Parties recognize and commit to complying with the internationally agreed common principles relating to good governance in tax matters.

Common Economic and Financial Credit Fund 1. The Parties agree on the importance of redoubling efforts to reduce poverty and support the development of Central America, particularly its poorest areas and populations.

2. Therefore, the Parties agree to negotiate the creation of a common economic and financial mechanism, which includes, among other things, the intervention of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Latin America Investment Facility (LAIF), and technical assistance through the regional cooperation program for Central America. Said mechanism shall contribute to poverty reduction, promote the integral development and well-being of Central America, and drive socioeconomic growth and the promotion of a balanced relationship between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*).

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "both regions") 3. To this end, a bi-regional working group has been established. The mandate of this group shall be to examine the creation of said mechanism, as well as its operating modalities.

(Note from Sinalevi: By means of section 4) of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that this numeral is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) PART III COOPERATION

Objectives 1. The overall objective of cooperation is to support the implementation of this Agreement in order to achieve an effective partnership between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) by providing resources, mechanisms, tools, and procedures.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "both regions") 2. Priority shall be given to the following objectives, which are set out in greater detail in Titles I to IX of this Part:

• a)strengthening peace and security; b) contributing to the strengthening of democratic institutions, good governance and the full implementation of the rule of law (Estado de Derecho), gender equality and equity, all forms of non-discrimination, cultural diversity, pluralism, the promotion of and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, transparency and citizen participation; c) contributing to social cohesion through the reduction of poverty, inequality, social exclusion and all forms of discrimination in order to improve the quality of life of the peoples of Central America and the European Union; d) promoting economic growth to foster sustainable development, reducing imbalances between and within the Parties, and developing synergies between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*); (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "both regions") e) deepening the process of regional integration in Central America by strengthening the capacity to implement and take advantage of the benefits of this Agreement, thereby contributing to the economic, social and political development of the Central American region as a whole; f) strengthening production and management capacities and improving competitiveness, creating opportunities for trade and investment for all economic and social agents in the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*).

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "both regions") 3. The Parties shall undertake policies and measures aimed at fulfilling the objectives mentioned above. These measures may include innovative financial mechanisms with the aim of contributing to the fulfilment of the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals, in accordance with the commitments of the Monterrey Consensus and subsequent forums.

Principles Cooperation between the Parties shall be governed by the following principles:

• a)cooperation shall support and complement the efforts of the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) to implement the priorities set out in their own development policies and strategies, without prejudice to activities carried out with their civil society; (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "the associated countries and regions") b) cooperation shall be the result of a dialogue between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*); (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "the associated countries and regions") c) the Parties shall promote the participation of civil society and local authorities in their development policies and in their cooperation; d) cooperation activities shall be established both at the national and regional levels, which shall complement each other to support the general and specific objectives established in this Agreement; e) cooperation shall take into account cross-cutting issues, such as democracy and human rights, good governance, indigenous peoples, gender equality, the environment, including natural disasters, and regional integration; f) the Parties shall increase the effectiveness of their cooperation by acting within mutually agreed frameworks; they shall promote harmonization, alignment and coordination among donors, as well as the fulfilment of mutual obligations related to the carrying out of cooperation activities; g) cooperation includes technical and financial assistance as a means to contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of this Agreement; h) the Parties agree on the importance of taking into account their different levels of development in the design of cooperation activities; i) the Parties agree on the importance of continuing to support policies and strategies for poverty reduction in middle-income countries, paying special attention to lower-middle-income countries; j) cooperation under this Agreement shall not affect the participation of the Republics of the CA Party, as developing countries, in the activities of the United Kingdom(*) in the field of research for development or other development cooperation programs of the European Union aimed at third countries, subject to the rules and procedures of those programs.

(Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 5) sub-paragraph a) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that subparagraph j) above is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "EU Party")

Modalities and methodology 1. To implement the cooperation activities, the Parties agree that:

• a)the instruments may cover a wide range of bilateral, horizontal or regional activities, such as programs and projects, including infrastructure projects, budget support, sectoral policy dialogue, exchange and transfer of equipment, studies, impact assessments (evaluaciones de impacto), statistics and databases, exchanges of experiences and experts, training, communication and awareness-raising campaigns, seminars and publications; b) the implementing agents may include local, national and regional authorities, as well as civil society organizations and international organizations; c) they shall provide the adequate and necessary administrative and financial resources to ensure the implementation of the cooperation activities they have agreed upon in accordance with their own laws, regulations and procedures; d) all entities involved in the cooperation shall be subject to transparent resource management and accountability; e) they shall promote innovative cooperation and financing modalities and instruments, in order to improve the effectiveness of the cooperation and make the most of this Agreement; f) the cooperation between the Parties shall identify and develop innovative cooperation programs for the Republics of the CA Party; g) they shall encourage and facilitate private financing and foreign direct investment, in particular through the financing of the European Investment Bank in Central America, in accordance with its own procedures and financial criteria; (Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 5) sub-paragraph b. i) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that in subparagraph g) above the words "in particular through the financing of the European Investment Bank in Central America, in accordance with its own procedures and financial criteria"; are not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) h) the participation of each Party as a partner in framework programs, specific programs and other activities of the other Party shall be promoted, in accordance with its own rules and procedures; (Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 5) sub-paragraph b. ii) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that in subparagraph h) above; is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) i) the participation of the Republics of the CA Party in the thematic and horizontal cooperation programs of the United Kingdom(*) for Latin America shall be promoted, including through possible specific windows; (Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 5) sub-paragraph b. ii) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that in subparagraph i) above; is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "EU Party") j) the Parties, in accordance with their own rules and procedures, shall promote triangular cooperation in areas of common interest between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) and with third countries; (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it read "the two regions") k) the Parties must jointly examine all practical possibilities for cooperation of mutual interest.

2. The Parties agree to foster cooperation between financial institutions, in accordance with their needs and within the framework of their respective programs and legislation.

Evolutionary clause 1. The fact that an area or a cooperation activity has not been included in this Agreement shall not be interpreted as an impediment for the Parties to decide, in accordance with their respective legislation, to cooperate in said area or activity.

2. No possibility of cooperation shall be excluded in advance. The Parties may resort to the Association Committee to examine the practical possibilities for cooperation of mutual interest.

3. With respect to the application of this Agreement, the Parties may make proposals to expand cooperation in all areas, taking into account the experience acquired during the implementation of the Agreement.

Statistical cooperation 1. The Parties agree to cooperate to develop improved statistical methods and programs in accordance with internationally accepted standards, including the collection, processing, quality control and dissemination of statistics, with the aim of generating comparable indicators between the Parties, enabling them to use the other Party's statistics on trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment and, more generally, on any area covered by this Agreement for which statistics can be compiled. The Parties recognize the usefulness of bilateral cooperation to support these objectives.

2. Cooperation in this area shall also aim to:

• a)the development of a regional statistical system in support of the regional integration priorities agreed between the Parties; b) cooperation in the field of statistics on science, technology and innovation.

3. This cooperation could include, among other things: technical exchanges between the statistical institutes of the Republics of the CA Party and the Member States of the European Union and Eurostat, including exchanges of scientists; the development of improved and, where appropriate, consistent methods for the collection, disaggregation, analysis and interpretation of data; and the organization of seminars, working groups or statistical training programs.

(Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 5) sub-paragraph c) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that in paragraph 3) above the words "and Eurostat", are not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement)

DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

Democracy and human rights 1. The Parties shall cooperate to achieve the full observance of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, which are universal, indivisible and interdependent and interrelated, as well as for the construction and strengthening of democracy.

2. This cooperation may include, among other things:

• a)the effective implementation of international human rights instruments, as well as of the recommendations emanating from the Treaty Bodies and the special procedures; b) the integration of the promotion and protection of human rights into national policies and development plans; c) the reinforcement of capacities to implement democratic principles and practices; d) the development and implementation of action plans on democracy and human rights; e) awareness-raising and education on human rights, democracy and a culture of peace; f) the strengthening of democratic institutions and those related to the field of human rights, as well as the legal and institutional frameworks for the promotion and protection of human rights; g) the development of joint initiatives of mutual interest within the relevant multilateral forums.

Good governance The Parties agree that cooperation in this area shall actively support governments through actions aimed, in particular, at:

• a)respecting the rule of law (Estado de Derecho); b) ensuring the separation of Powers; c) ensuring the independence and efficiency of the judicial system; d) promoting transparent, accountable, effective, stable and democratic institutions; e) promoting policies that ensure accountability and transparent management; f) fighting against corruption; g) strengthening good and transparent governance at the national, regional and local levels; h) establishing and maintaining, at all levels, clear procedures for decision-making by public authorities; i) supporting the participation of civil society.

Modernization of the State and public administration, including decentralization 1. The Parties agree that cooperation in this area shall aim to improve their legal and institutional frameworks, based mainly on best practices. This includes the reform and modernization of public management, including capacity development, to support and strengthen decentralization processes and to support the organizational changes resulting from integration, paying special attention to organizational efficiency and the provision of services for citizens, as well as the transparent and good management of public resources, and accountability.

2. This cooperation may include national and regional programs and projects aimed at developing capacities for the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies. Likewise, the judicial system shall be strengthened and the participation of civil society shall be promoted.

Conflict prevention and resolution 1. The Parties agree that cooperation in this area shall promote and support a comprehensive peace policy that includes conflict prevention and resolution. This policy shall be based on the principle of commitment and participation of society and shall focus mainly on the development of regional, subregional and national capacities. It shall ensure equal political, economic, social and cultural opportunities for all segments of society, strengthen democratic legitimacy, promote social cohesion and an effective mechanism for the peaceful conciliation of the interests of different groups, and foster an organized and active civil society, in particular by resorting to existing regional institutions.

2. The cooperation shall strengthen capacities for conflict resolution and may include, among other things, support measures for mediation, negotiation and reconciliation processes, strategies that promote peace, efforts to improve levels of confidence and security at the regional level, efforts made on behalf of children, women and the older adult population, as well as actions to combat anti-personnel mines.

Strengthening of institutions and the rule of law (Estado de Derecho) The Parties shall attach special importance to the consolidation of the rule of law (Estado de Derecho) and the strengthening of institutions at all levels, in particular to law enforcement and the administration of justice. The cooperation shall be aimed mainly at strengthening the independence of the Judiciary and increasing its efficiency.

JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND SECURITY

Protection of personal data 1. The Parties agree to cooperate to improve the level of protection of personal data towards the highest international standards, such as the Guidelines for the Regulation of Computerized Personal Data Files, modified by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 1990, and to work towards the free movement of personal data between the Parties, taking into account their domestic legislation.

2. Cooperation on the protection of personal data may include, among other things, technical assistance in the form of information and specialized knowledge exchange, taking into account the laws and regulations of the Parties.

Illicit drugs 1. The Parties shall cooperate to ensure a global, comprehensive, and balanced approach through effective action and coordination among the competent authorities, including those of health, education, public security and/or interior, customs, the social and justice fields, in order to reduce to the greatest extent possible the supply and demand for illicit drugs, as well as their impact on drug-dependent persons and society in general. The aim is also to achieve more effective control and prevention against the diversion of chemical precursors used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including the diversion of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances used for medical and scientific purposes, for illicit purposes.

2. The cooperation shall be based on the principle of shared responsibility, on the relevant international conventions as well as on the Political Declaration, the Declaration on the Guiding Principles of Drug Demand Reduction and other main documents adopted by the Twentieth Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on drugs in June 1998.

3. The cooperation shall be aimed at coordinating and increasing joint efforts to address the problem of illicit drugs. Without prejudice to other cooperation mechanisms, the Parties agree that, at the interregional level, the Coordination and Cooperation Mechanism on Drugs between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean shall be used for this purpose, and agree to cooperate to increase its effectiveness.

(Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 6) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the second sentence is not incorporated into the present aforementioned Agreement) 4. The Parties also agree to cooperate against crimes related to drug trafficking through greater coordination with relevant international bodies and agencies.

5. The Parties shall cooperate to ensure a comprehensive and balanced approach through effective action and coordination among the competent authorities, taking into account the social, justice and public security and/or interior fields, for the purpose of:

• a)exchanging views on legislative regimes and best practices; b) combating the supply, trafficking and demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; c) strengthening judicial and police cooperation to combat illicit trafficking; d) strengthening maritime cooperation to efficiently combat trafficking; e) establishing information and monitoring centers; f) defining and implementing measures aimed at reducing the illicit traffic of drugs, medical prescriptions (narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances) and chemical precursors; g) establishing joint research programs and projects, as well as reciprocal judicial assistance; h) encouraging alternative development, in particular the promotion of legal crops for small producers; i) facilitating the training and education of human resources to prevent drug consumption and trafficking, and strengthening administrative control systems; j) supporting prevention and education programs dedicated to youth both inside and outside of educational centers; k) strengthening the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration of drug-dependent persons through various modalities, and reducing the adverse effects arising from drug abuse.

Money laundering, including the financing of terrorism 1. The Parties agree to cooperate to prevent their financial systems and their enterprises from being used for the laundering of proceeds generated by any serious crime, in particular by crimes related to illicit drugs and psychotropic substances, and those associated with terrorist acts.

2. In accordance with the standards established by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), this cooperation shall include, where appropriate, administrative and technical assistance aimed at the development and implementation of regulations and the effective functioning of appropriate standards and mechanisms. In particular, the cooperation shall allow for the exchange of pertinent information and the adoption of appropriate standards to fight against money laundering (lavado de activos) and the financing of terrorism, in accordance with those adopted by international bodies active in this field and with best practices used in the international context.

Organized crime and citizen security 1. The Parties agree to cooperate in the prevention of and fight against organized crime and financial crimes. To this end, they shall promote and exchange good practices and apply standards and instruments agreed upon at the international level, such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Supplementary Protocols, and the United Nations Convention against Corruption. They shall, in particular, promote witness protection programs.

2. The Parties also agree to cooperate to improve citizen security, in particular through support for security policies and strategies. This cooperation should contribute to crime prevention and could include activities such as regional cooperation projects between police and judicial authorities, training programs, and the exchange of best practices for criminal profiling. It shall also include, among other things, exchanges of views on legislative frameworks, as well as administrative and technical assistance aimed at strengthening the institutional and operational capacities of law enforcement authorities.

Fight against corruption 1. The Parties recognize the importance of preventing and combating corruption in the private and public sectors and reaffirm their concern regarding the serious threat that corruption poses to the stability and security of democratic institutions. To this end, the Parties shall cooperate to implement and promote the relevant international standards and instruments, such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

2. In particular, the Parties shall cooperate to:

• a)improve organizational effectiveness and ensure transparent management of public resources and accountability; b) strengthen relevant institutions, including law enforcement authorities and the Judiciary; c) prevent corruption and bribery in international transactions; d) monitor and evaluate anti-corruption policies at the local, regional, national, and international levels; e) encourage actions that promote the values of a culture of transparency, legality, and a change in people's attitude towards corrupt practices; f) continue developing cooperation to facilitate measures aimed at asset recovery, promoting good practices and capacity building.

Illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons 1. The Parties shall cooperate to prevent and combat the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition. They shall seek to coordinate actions to strengthen legal and institutional cooperation, as well as the collection and destruction of illicit small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition, in the hands of civilians.

2. The Parties shall cooperate to promote joint initiatives in the fight against trafficking in small arms and light weapons, including their ammunition. In particular, the Parties shall cooperate on joint initiatives aimed at implementing national, regional, and international programs, as well as conventions in this area, both within a multilateral framework and an interregional framework.

Fight against terrorism with full respect for human rights 1. Cooperation in the field of the fight against terrorism shall apply the framework and standards agreed upon in Article 16 of Part II.

2. The Parties shall also cooperate to ensure that any person who participates in the financing, planning, preparation, or perpetration of terrorist acts, or supports such acts, is brought to justice. The Parties agree that the fight against terrorism shall be carried out in full compliance with all relevant United Nations Resolutions, respecting the sovereignty of States, as well as due process, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.

3. The Parties agree to cooperate in the prevention and suppression of acts of terrorism through police and judicial cooperation.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL COHESION

Social cohesion, including the fight against poverty, inequalities, and exclusion 1. The Parties, recognizing that social development must go hand in hand with economic development, agree that cooperation shall aim to improve social cohesion through the reduction of poverty, inequity, inequality, and social exclusion, in particular to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals and the internationally agreed objective of promoting fair globalization and decent work for all. The fulfillment of these objectives shall mobilize significant financial resources, both from cooperation and domestic sources.

2. To this end, the Parties shall cooperate to promote and support the implementation of:

• a)economic policies with a social vision aimed at a more inclusive society, with a better distribution of income, in order to reduce inequality and inequity; b) trade and investment policies, taking into account the link between trade and sustainable development, to foster fair trade, the development of micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises, both rural and urban, and their representative organizations, as well as corporate social responsibility; c) equitable and sound fiscal policies, which allow for a better redistribution of wealth, guarantee adequate levels of social spending, and reduce the informal economy; d) efficient public social investment linked to clearly identified social objectives and oriented towards results; e) effective social policies and equitable access to social services for all in a wide variety of areas, such as education, health, nutrition, sanitation, housing, justice, and social security; f) employment policies aimed at decent work for all and the creation of economic opportunities, with special attention to the poorest and most vulnerable groups and the most disadvantaged regions of the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party, as well as specific measures that promote tolerance for cultural diversity in the workplace; g) social protection schemes, inter alia, in the areas of pensions, health, accidents, and unemployment, based on the principle of solidarity and accessibility for all; h) strategies and policies to combat xenophobia and discrimination, in particular on grounds of gender, race, convictions, beliefs, or ethnicity; i) specific policies and programs dedicated to youth.

3. The Parties agree to encourage the exchange of information on the social cohesion aspects of national plans or strategies, as well as lessons learned regarding their formulation and implementation.

4. The Parties shall also seek to jointly evaluate the contribution of the implementation of this Agreement to social cohesion.

Employment and social protection 1. The Parties agree to cooperate to promote employment and social protection through actions and programs, aimed in particular at:

• a)guaranteeing decent work for all; b) creating more inclusive and efficient labor markets; c) expanding the coverage of social protection; d) exchanging best practices in the areas of worker mobility and the transfer of pension rights; e) promoting social dialogue; f) ensuring respect for the fundamental principles and rights at work identified by the Conventions of the International Labour Organization, the so-called core labor standards, in particular regarding freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and non-discrimination, the abolition of forced labor and child labor, and equal treatment between men and women; g) addressing issues related to the informal economy; h) paying special attention to disadvantaged groups and the fight against discrimination; i) developing the quality of human resources by improving education and training, including effective vocational training; j) improving health and safety conditions at work, mainly by strengthening labor inspections; k) stimulating job creation and entrepreneurship by strengthening the institutional framework necessary for the creation of small and medium-sized enterprises and facilitating access to credit and micro-financing.

2. Activities may be carried out at the national, regional, and interregional levels, including through networking, mutual learning, the identification and dissemination of good practices, the exchange of information based on comparable statistical tools and indicators, and contacts between social partner organizations.

Education and training 1. The Parties agree that cooperation shall be aimed at:

• a)promoting equitable access to education for all, including youth, women, older adults, indigenous peoples, and minority groups, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and marginalized segments of society; b) improving the quality of education, considering basic primary education as a priority; c) improving the completion rate for primary education and reducing early dropout from compulsory secondary education; d) improving non-formal learning; e) improving the infrastructure and equipment of existing educational centers; f) promoting education for indigenous peoples, including bilingual intercultural education; g) promoting higher education as well as vocational training and lifelong learning.

2. The Parties also agree to foster:

• a)cooperation between higher education institutions of the Parties, as well as the exchange of students, researchers, and academics through existing programs; b) synergies between higher education institutions and the public and private sector in agreed areas, with the aim of facilitating integration into the labor market.

3. The Parties agree to pay special attention to the continued development of the EU-LAC Knowledge Area (Latin America and Caribbean-European Union) and initiatives such as the EU-LAC Common Area of Higher Education, in particular to encourage pooling and the exchange of experiences and technical resources.

Public health 1. The Parties agree to cooperate to develop efficient health systems, a competent and sufficient health workforce, financing mechanisms, and fair social protection schemes.

2. Special attention shall be paid to sectoral reforms and to ensuring equitable access to high-quality health services, food and nutritional security, in particular for vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, older adults, women, children, and indigenous peoples.

3. In addition, they shall aim to cooperate to promote primary health care and prevention, through integrated approaches and actions involving other sectoral policies, in particular: to fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, dengue, Chagas disease, and other priority communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as chronic diseases; to reduce infant mortality; to improve maternal health; and to address other priority areas, such as sexual and reproductive health, care and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies, provided that these objectives do not contravene national legal frameworks. In addition, the Parties shall cooperate in areas such as education, water treatment, and sanitation issues.

4. Cooperation may also foster the development, implementation, and promotion of international health law, including the International Health Regulations and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control of the World Health Organization.

5. The Parties shall seek to create partnerships beyond the public health system through strategic associations with civil society and other actors, prioritizing disease prevention and health promotion.

Indigenous peoples and other ethnic groups 1. The Parties, respecting and promoting their national, regional, and international obligations, agree that cooperation activities shall strengthen the protection and promotion of the rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples, as recognized in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In addition, cooperation activities shall strengthen and promote the human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic groups.

2. Special attention should be paid to poverty reduction and the fight against inequality, exclusion, and discrimination. The relevant international documents and instruments addressing the rights of indigenous peoples, such as United Nations Resolution 59/174 regarding the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People, and, as ratified, International Labour Organization Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries, should guide the development of cooperation activities, in accordance with the national and international obligations of the Parties.

3. The Parties also agree that cooperation activities shall systematically take into account the social, economic, and cultural identity of these peoples and shall ensure, as appropriate, their effective participation in cooperation activities, in particular in the areas most relevant to them, such as the management and sustainable use of land and natural resources, the environment, education, health, heritage, and cultural identity.

4. Cooperation shall contribute to promoting the development of indigenous peoples. It shall also contribute to promoting the development of persons belonging to minorities and ethnic group organizations. Said cooperation shall also strengthen their negotiation, administration, and management capacities.

Vulnerable groups 1. The Parties agree that cooperation in favor of vulnerable groups shall give priority to measures—including innovative projects and policies—that involve vulnerable groups, in order to promote human development, reduce poverty, and fight against social exclusion.

2. Cooperation shall include the protection of human rights and equal opportunities for vulnerable groups, the creation of economic opportunities for the poorest, as well as specific social policies aimed at developing human capacities through education and training, access to basic social services, social safety nets, and justice, paying special attention, among others, to persons with disabilities and their families, children, women, and older adults.

Gender perspective 1. The Parties agree that cooperation shall help to strengthen policies, programs, and mechanisms aimed at guaranteeing, improving, and expanding the participation and equal opportunities for men and women in all sectors of political, economic, social, and cultural life, in particular with a view to the effective implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. When appropriate, affirmative action measures in favor of women shall be provided for.

2. Cooperation shall promote the integration of the gender perspective in all relevant areas of cooperation, including public policies, development strategies and actions, and indicators to measure their impact.

3. Cooperation shall also help to facilitate equal access for men and women to all services and resources enabling them to fully exercise their fundamental rights, for example regarding education, health, vocational training, employment opportunities, political decision-making, governance structures, and private enterprise.

4. Special attention shall be paid to programs addressing violence against women, in particular through prevention.

Youth 1. Cooperation between the Parties shall support all relevant sectoral policies aimed at young people in order to prevent the reproduction of poverty and marginality. It shall include support for family and education policies, and provide employment opportunities for young people, especially in disadvantaged areas, and shall promote social and justice programs for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and reintegration into economic and social life.

2. The Parties agree to promote the active participation of young people in society, including in the development of policies that may influence their lives.

MIGRATION

Migration 1. Cooperation shall be based on the assessment of specific needs, through mutual consultation between the Parties, and shall be implemented in accordance with the applicable European Union and national legislation. It shall focus, in particular, on:

• a)the root causes of migration; b) the development and implementation of domestic legislation and national practices on international protection, with a view to complying with the provisions of the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol and other relevant international instruments, and to ensuring respect for the principle of "non-refoulement"; c) admission rules and the rights and status of persons admitted, fair treatment and integration into society of legally resident persons, education and training for legal migrants, and measures against racism and xenophobia and all applicable provisions relating to the human rights of migrants; d) the establishment of an effective policy to facilitate the transfer of remittances; e) temporary and circular migration, including the prevention of brain drain; f) the establishment of a comprehensive and effective policy on immigration, trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, including the question of how to combat the criminal networks and organizations of traffickers and smugglers, and how to protect and assist the victims of such trafficking in persons; as well as any other form of migration not in accordance with the legal framework of the country of destination; g) the return, under humane, safe, and dignified conditions, of persons who do not have a legal residence permit, with full respect for their human rights, and the readmission of such persons in accordance with paragraph 2; h) the exchange of good practices on migratory integration between the European Union and the Republics of the CA Party; i) support measures aimed at the sustainable reintegration of returnees.

2. Within the framework of cooperation to prevent and control immigration that contravenes the legal framework of the country of destination, the Parties also agree to readmit their nationals whose stay in the territories of the other Party contravenes their respective legal frameworks. To this end:

• a)each Republic of the CA Party shall readmit, upon request and without any further formality, all its nationals whose stay in the territory of a Member State of the European Union contravenes the legal framework of the United Kingdom; it shall provide its nationals with appropriate identity documents and make available to them the administrative services necessary for such purposes; and b) each Member State of the European Union shall readmit, upon request and without any further formality, all its nationals whose stay in the territory of a Republic of the CA Party contravenes the legal framework of the Republic of the CA Party; it shall provide its nationals with appropriate identity documents and make available to them the administrative services necessary for such purposes.

3. In the event that the person to be readmitted does not possess any document or other proof of their nationality, the competent diplomatic and/or consular representations of the Member State of the European Union or the Republic of the CA Party, at the request of the Republic of the CA Party concerned or the Member State of the European Union involved, shall take the necessary steps to interview the person in order to determine their nationality.

4. The Parties agree to conclude, upon request and as soon as possible, an agreement on readmission governing the specific obligations of the Member States of the European Union and the Republics of the CA Party. This agreement shall also address the readmission of nationals of other countries and stateless persons.

ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL DISASTERS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Cooperation on the environment 1. The Parties agree to cooperate to protect and improve the quality of the environment at the local, regional, and global levels in order to achieve sustainable development, as set out in the 1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.

2. Taking into account the principle of common but differentiated responsibility, as well as national development priorities and strategies, the Parties shall pay due attention to the link between poverty and the environment and to the impact of economic activity on the environment, also taking into account the potential impact of this Agreement.

3. Cooperation shall address, in particular:

• a)the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems, including forests and fishery products; b) the fight against pollution of fresh water and seawater, air, and soil, through, among others, adequate management of waste, wastewater, chemicals, and other hazardous substances and materials; c) global issues, such as climate change, the destruction of the ozone layer, desertification, deforestation, the conservation of biodiversity, and biosafety; d) in this context, cooperation shall seek to facilitate joint initiatives in the areas of mitigation of and adaptation to the adverse effects of climate change, including the strengthening of carbon market mechanisms.

4. Cooperation may include measures such as:

• a)promoting policy dialogue and the exchange of best environmental practices, experiences, and capacity building, including institutional strengthening; b) transferring and using sustainable clean technologies and technical knowledge (know how), including the creation of incentives and mechanisms for innovation and environmental protection; c) integrating environmental considerations into other policies, such as land-use planning (ordenamiento territorial); d) promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns, with sustainable use of ecosystems, services, and goods; e) promoting environmental awareness and education, as well as greater participation by civil society, particularly local communities, in environmental protection and sustainable development efforts; f) encouraging and promoting regional cooperation in the field of environmental protection; g) helping to implement and enforce multilateral environmental agreements to which the Parties are party; h) strengthening environmental management, as well as monitoring and control systems.

Management of natural disasters 1. The Parties agree that cooperation in this area shall aim to reduce the vulnerability of the Central American region to natural disasters, through supporting national efforts; the regional framework for reducing vulnerability and responding to such disasters; regional research; the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from disaster risk reduction; preparedness, planning, monitoring, prevention, mitigation, response, and rehabilitation. Cooperation shall also support efforts to harmonize the legal framework in accordance with international standards, and the improvement of institutional coordination and government support.

2. The Parties shall promote strategies that reduce social and environmental vulnerability and strengthen the capacities of communities and local institutions for disaster risk reduction.

3. The Parties shall pay special attention to improving disaster risk reduction in all their policies, including land management (gestión territorial), rehabilitation, and reconstruction.

ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Cooperation and technical assistance on competition policy Technical assistance shall focus, among other things, on the development of institutional capacities and the training of human resources of the competition authorities, taking into consideration the regional dimension, to support them in strengthening and effectively enforcing competition laws in the areas of control of monopolistic practices and concentrations, including the promotion of competition.

Customs Cooperation and Mutual Assistance 1. The Parties shall promote and facilitate cooperation between their respective customs services to ensure that the objectives set out in Chapter 3 (Customs and Trade Facilitation) of Title II of Part IV of this Agreement are met, in particular to ensure the simplification of customs procedures and the facilitation of legitimate trade without undermining their control powers.

2. The cooperation shall give rise, among other things, to:

• a)exchanges of information on customs legislation and procedures, in particular in the following areas:
• i)simplification and modernisation of customs procedures; ii) facilitation of transit movements; iii) enforcement of intellectual property rights by customs authorities; iv) relations with the business community; v) free circulation of goods and regional integration; b) the development of joint initiatives in mutually agreed areas; c) the promotion of coordination among all relevant border agencies, both internally and across borders.

3. The Parties shall provide each other with mutual administrative assistance in customs matters in accordance with the provisions of Annex III of Part IV of this Agreement.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Customs and Trade Facilitation The Parties recognise the importance of technical assistance in customs and trade facilitation for implementing the measures established in Chapter 3 (Customs and Trade Facilitation) of Title II of Part IV of this Agreement. The Parties agree to cooperate, inter alia, in the following areas:

• a)improving institutional cooperation to strengthen the regional integration process; b) providing specialised knowledge and capacity building on customs issues to the competent authorities (certification and verification of origin, among other things) and on technical issues to enforce regional customs procedures; c) the application of modern customs mechanisms and techniques, including risk assessment, binding advance rulings, simplification of procedures for the entry and release of goods, customs controls, and company audit methods; d) introduction of procedures and practices that reflect, as far as possible, the international instruments and standards applicable in the customs and trade field, including WTO rules and the instruments and standards of the World Customs Organization (hereinafter, the "WCO"), inter alia, the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures as amended (Revised Kyoto Convention) and the standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade within the WCO Framework; and e) information and automation systems for customs and other trade procedures.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer 1. The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation and technical assistance in intellectual property matters and agree to cooperate, among other things, in the following:

• a)improving institutional cooperation (for example between the Intellectual Property Offices of the Republics of the CA Party), thus facilitating the exchange of information on legal frameworks relating to intellectual property rights and other relevant protection and enforcement regulations; b) fostering and facilitating the development of contacts and cooperation in the field of intellectual property, including the promotion and dissemination of information among and within business circles, civil society, consumers, and educational institutions; c) providing capacity building and training (for example, of judges, prosecutors, and customs and police officials) on the enforcement of intellectual property rights; d) cooperating in the development and improvement of electronic systems of the Intellectual Property Offices of the Republics of the CA Party; e) cooperating in the exchange of information and providing specialised knowledge and technical assistance on regional integration in the field of intellectual property rights.

2. The Parties recognise the importance of customs cooperation and, therefore, undertake to promote and facilitate cooperation with the aim of implementing border measures concerning intellectual property rights, specifically by increasing information exchange and coordination among the relevant customs administrations. The cooperation shall seek to strengthen and modernise the functioning of the customs services of the Republics of the CA Party.

3. The Parties also recognise the importance of technical assistance cooperation in technology transfer to strengthen intellectual property and agree to cooperate, inter alia, in the following activities:

• a)the Parties shall promote technology transfer, which shall be achieved through academic, professional and/or business exchange programmes aimed at the transmission of knowledge from the United Kingdom(*) to the Republics of the CA Party; (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") b) the Parties recognise the importance of creating mechanisms that reinforce and promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Republics of the CA Party, especially in innovative and high-technology sectors. The United Kingdom(*) shall use its best endeavours to offer institutions and companies in its territories incentives designed to promote and favour technology transfer to institutions and companies of the Republics of the CA Party, in such a way as to enable these countries to establish a viable technological platform; (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") c) likewise, the United Kingdom(*) shall facilitate and promote programmes aimed at creating research and development activities in Central America to meet the needs of the region, such as access to medicines, infrastructure, and technological development necessary for the development of its population, among others.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE")

Cooperation in Establishment, Trade in Services, and Electronic Commerce 1. The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation and technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of commitments and maximise the opportunities created under Title III (Establishment, Trade in Services and Electronic Commerce) of Part IV, and to fulfil the objectives of this Agreement.

2. Cooperation includes technical assistance, training, and capacity building, among other things, to:

• a)improve the capacity of service suppliers of the Republics of the CA Party to comply with and gather information on the regulations and standards of the United Kingdom(*); (Note from Sinalevi: By means of subsection 9), sub-subsection a) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the words "at the European Union level, and at the national and subnational level" of subsection a) above are not incorporated into this previously referenced Agreement) (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") b) improve the export capacity of service suppliers of the Republics of the CA Party, paying special attention to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises; c) facilitate interaction and dialogue between service suppliers from the United Kingdom(*) and the Republics of the CA Party; (*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") d) address qualification and standards needs in those sectors where commitments have been undertaken under this Agreement; e) promote the exchange of information and experiences and facilitate technical assistance related to the development and application of standards at a national or regional level, where applicable; f) establish mechanisms to promote investment between the United Kingdom(*) and the Republics of the CA Party, and strengthen the capacities of the investment promotion agencies in the Republics of the CA Party.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE")

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Technical Barriers to Trade The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation and technical assistance in the field of technical barriers to trade and agree to cooperate, inter alia, in the following areas:

• a)providing specialised knowledge, capacity building, including the development and strengthening of relevant infrastructure, training, and technical assistance in the areas of technical regulation, standardisation, conformity assessment, accreditation, and metrology; which may include activities aimed at facilitating the understanding of and compliance with the requirements of the European Union, particularly by small and medium-sized enterprises; b) supporting the harmonisation of legislation and procedures on technical barriers to trade within Central America and facilitating the circulation of goods within the region; c) promoting the active participation of representatives of the Republics of the CA Party in the work of relevant international organisations in order to increase the use of international standards; d) exchanging information, experiences, and best practices to facilitate the application of Chapter 4 (Technical Barriers to Trade) of Title II of Part IV of this Agreement; which may include trade facilitation programmes in areas of common interest covered by Chapter 4.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Public Procurement The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation and technical assistance in public procurement and agree to cooperate as follows:

• a)upon prior agreement of the interested Parties, improving institutional cooperation and facilitating the exchange of information on legal frameworks relating to public procurement, with the possible initiation of a dialogue mechanism; b) upon request of a Party, facilitating capacity building and training, including training for the private sector on innovative means for competitive public procurement; c) supporting outreach activities in the Republics of the CA Party related to the provisions of Title V (Public Procurement) of Part IV of this Agreement, for the public sector, the private sector, and civil society, regarding the Procurement Systems of the European Union and the opportunities that Central American suppliers could have in the European Union; d) supporting the development, establishment, and operation of a single point of access to public procurement information for the entire Central American region. This single point of access shall function as indicated in Article 212, paragraph 1, subparagraph d), Article 213, Article 215, paragraph 4, and Article 223, paragraph 2, of Title V (Public Procurement) of Part IV of this Agreement; e) improving the technological capabilities of public entities, whether at the central or regional level, or other contracting entities.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Fisheries and Aquaculture 1. The Parties recognise the importance of economic, technical, and scientific cooperation for the sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The objectives of such cooperation shall be, in particular:

• a)promoting sustainable exploitation and management of fisheries; b) promoting best practices in fisheries management; c) improving data collection in order to consider the best scientific information available for the assessment and management of resources; d) strengthening the monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) system; e) combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.

2. This cooperation may consist, among other things, of:

• a)providing specialised technical knowledge, support, and capacity building for the sustainable management of fishery resources, including the development of alternative fisheries; b) exchanging information, experience, and capacity building for the sustainable social and economic development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector; special attention shall be paid to the responsible development of artisanal and small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, as well as to the diversification of their products and activities, including in areas such as the processing industry; c) supporting institutional cooperation and facilitating the exchange of information on legal frameworks on fisheries and aquaculture, including all relevant international instruments; d) strengthening cooperation within the framework of international organisations and with national and regional fisheries management organisations that provide technical assistance, such as workshops and studies, in order to ensure a better understanding of the added value of international legal instruments for achieving adequate management of marine resources.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Artisanal Goods The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation programmes that promote actions to help artisanal goods manufactured in the Republics of the CA Party benefit from this Agreement. More specifically, cooperation could focus on the following areas:

• a)capacity building to facilitate market access opportunities for Central American artisanal goods; b) capacity building of Central American entities responsible for export promotion, in particular by supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter, "MSMEs") in urban and rural sectors that are necessary to manufacture and export artisanal goods, including in relation to customs procedures and technical requirements established in the European Union market; c) the promotion of the preservation of these cultural products; d) support for the development of infrastructure necessary to help MSMEs dedicated to the manufacture of artisanal goods; e) capacity building to improve the business performance of producers of artisanal goods, through training programmes.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Organic Products The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation programmes to enhance the benefits that organic products produced in the Republics of the CA Party could obtain from this Agreement. More specifically, cooperation may focus, inter alia, on the following areas:

• a)capacity building to facilitate market access opportunities for Central American organic products; b) capacity building of Central American entities responsible for export promotion, in particular by helping MSMEs in urban and rural sectors that are necessary to produce and export organic products, including in relation to customs procedures, technical regulations, and quality standards required in the European Union market; c) support for the development of infrastructure necessary to support MSMEs dedicated to the production of organic products; d) capacity building to improve the business performance of producers of organic products, through training programmes; e) cooperation on the development of distribution networks in the European Union market.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Food Safety, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, and Animal Welfare Issues 1. Cooperation in this area shall be oriented towards the objective of strengthening the capacities of the Parties on sanitary and phytosanitary issues and animal welfare, in order to improve market access to the other Party, while safeguarding the level of protection for humans, animals, and plants, as well as animal welfare.

2. Among other things, it may consist of:

• a)assisting in the harmonisation of legislation and procedures on sanitary and phytosanitary measures within Central America and facilitating the circulation of goods within the region; b) providing specialised knowledge on legislative and technical capacity to develop and enforce legislation, as well as to develop sanitary and phytosanitary control systems (including eradication programmes, food safety systems, and alert notification), and animal welfare; c) supporting the development and strengthening of institutional and administrative capacities in Central America, both at the regional and national level, in order to improve their sanitary and phytosanitary situation; d) developing capacities in each of the Republics of the CA Party to comply with sanitary and phytosanitary requirements in order to improve market access to the other Party, while safeguarding the level of protection; e) providing advice and technical assistance on the sanitary and phytosanitary regulatory system of the European Union and on the application of the standards required by the European Union market.

3. The Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs established in Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures) of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement, shall propose cooperation needs to establish a work programme.

4. The Association Committee shall follow up on the progress of cooperation established under this Article and shall present the results of this exercise to the Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Trade and Sustainable Development 1. The Parties recognise the importance of cooperation and technical assistance in the trade and labour, and trade and environment areas to achieve the objectives of Title VIII (Trade and Sustainable Development) of Part IV of this Agreement.

2. To complement the activities established in Title III (Social Development and Social Cohesion) and Title V (Environment, Natural Disasters, and Climate Change) of Part III of this Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate, including through support for technical assistance, training, and capacity building actions, inter alia in the following areas:

• a)supporting the development of incentives to encourage environmental protection and decent working conditions, especially through the promotion of legal and sustainable trade, for example through fair and ethical trade schemes, including those involving corporate social responsibility and accountability, as well as those related to labelling and marketing initiatives; b) promoting trade-related cooperation mechanisms as agreed by the Parties to help implement the current and future international climate change regime; c) promoting trade in products derived from the sustainable management of natural resources, including through effective measures regarding wildlife, fisheries, and the certification of legally and sustainably produced timber. Particular attention shall be paid to voluntary and flexible marketing mechanisms and initiatives, aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable production systems; d) strengthening institutional frameworks, the development and implementation of policies and programmes related to the implementation and application of multilateral environmental agreements and environmental legislation, agreed by the Parties, and the development of measures to combat illegal trade with environmental relevance, including through enforcement activities and customs cooperation; e) strengthening institutional frameworks, development and implementation of policies and programmes related to the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (freedom of association and collective bargaining, forced labour, child labour, and non-discrimination in employment), as well as the implementation and application of the conventions of the International Labour Organization (hereinafter, the "ILO") and labour legislation, agreed by the Parties; f) facilitating the exchange of views on the development of methodologies and indicators for sustainability review and supporting initiatives to jointly review, monitor, and evaluate the contribution of Part IV of this Agreement to sustainable development; g) strengthening institutional capacity on trade and sustainable development issues and supporting the organisation and facilitation of the dialogue frameworks with civil society agreed on these matters.

Industrial Cooperation 1. The Parties agree that industrial cooperation shall promote the modernisation and restructuring of Central American industry and specific sectors, as well as industrial cooperation between economic operators, in order to strengthen the private sector under conditions that promote environmental protection.

2. The industrial cooperation initiatives shall reflect the priorities set by the Parties. They shall take into account the regional aspects of industrial development, promoting transnational partnerships where appropriate. The initiatives shall aim, in particular, to create an appropriate framework to improve management-related technical knowledge and promote transparency regarding the markets and the conditions in which companies carry out their activities.

Energy (Including Renewable Energies) 1. The Parties agree that their joint objective shall be to stimulate cooperation in the field of energy, in particular clean and renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, energy-saving technology, rural electrification, and the regional integration of energy markets, among other areas identified by the Parties, and in accordance with domestic legislation.

2. Cooperation may include, among other things:

• a)the formulation and planning of energy policy, including interconnected infrastructure of regional importance, the improvement and diversification of the energy supply, and the improvement of energy markets, including facilitating transit, transmission, and distribution in the Republics of the CA Party; b) management and training for the energy sector and the transfer of technology and technical knowledge, including ongoing work on standards relating to emission-generating energies and energy efficiency; c) the promotion of energy saving, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and the study of the environmental impact of energy production and consumption, in particular its effects on biodiversity, reforestation, and changes in land use.
• d)the promotion of the application of clean development mechanisms, in support of initiatives on climate change and its variability.

Cooperation in the field of mining The Parties agree to cooperate in the field of mining, taking into account their respective internal laws and procedures, as well as aspects of sustainable development, including the protection and conservation of the environment, through initiatives such as promoting the exchange of information, experts, experience, development, and technology transfer.

Fair and sustainable tourism 1. The Parties recognize the importance of the tourism sector for reducing poverty through the social and economic development of local communities and the great economic potential of the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party for business development in this area.

2. To this end, they agree to promote fair and sustainable tourism, in particular to support:

• a)the development of policies aimed at optimizing the socio-economic benefits of tourism; b) the creation and consolidation of tourism products, through the provision of non-financial services, training, technical assistance, and the provision of services; c) the integration of environmental, cultural, and social considerations into the development of the tourism sector, including both the protection and the promotion of cultural heritage and natural resources; d) the participation of local communities in the tourism development process, in particular rural and community tourism, and eco-tourism; e) marketing and promotion strategies, the development of institutional capacity and human resources, and the promotion of international standards; f) the promotion of cooperation and partnership between the public sector and the private sector; g) the development of management plans for national and regional tourism development; h) the promotion of information technologies in the field of tourism.

Cooperation in the field of transport 1. The Parties agree that cooperation in this field shall focus on the restructuring and modernisation of transport and related infrastructure systems, including border posts; on facilitating and improving the movement of persons and goods; and on providing better access to urban, air, maritime, waterway, railway, and road transport markets, by improving the management of transport from an operational and administrative point of view, and by promoting high operating standards.

2. Cooperation may consist of, among other things:

• a)exchanges of information on the Parties' policies, especially in the field of urban transport and the interconnection and interoperability of multimodal transport networks and other matters of mutual interest; b) the management of waterways, roads, railways, ports, and airports, including appropriate collaboration between the relevant authorities; c) projects in the field of satellite navigation systems and urban public transport; d) the improvement of safety and pollution prevention standards, including cooperation in the appropriate international fora to improve the observance of international standards; e) activities that promote the development of aeronautical and maritime transport.

Good governance in the tax area In accordance with their respective competences, the Parties shall enhance international cooperation in the tax area to facilitate the collection of legitimate tax revenues and to develop measures for the effective application of the internationally agreed principles of good governance in the tax area, as mentioned in Article 22, Part II, of this Agreement.

Micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises The Parties agree to promote the competitiveness and integration into international markets of rural and urban MSMEs and their representative organisations, recognising their contribution to social cohesion through poverty reduction and job creation, the provision of non-financial services, training, and technical assistance, by carrying out, among others, the following cooperation actions:

• a)technical assistance and other business development services (BDS); b) strengthening of local and regional institutional frameworks to create and operate MSMEs; c) support for MSMEs to enable them to participate in goods and services markets at a local and international level, through participation in fairs, trade missions, and other promotion mechanisms; d) promotion of productive linkage processes; e) promotion of the exchange of experiences and best practices; f) encouragement of joint investments, alliances, and business networks; g) identification and reduction of obstacles faced by MSMEs in accessing sources of financing, and creation of new financing mechanisms; h) promotion of the transfer of both technology and knowledge; i) support for innovation, as well as research and development; j) support for the use of quality management systems.

Cooperation in the field of micro-credits and micro-financing The Parties agree that, in order to reduce income inequality, micro-financing, including micro-credit programmes, generates self-employment and has proven to be an effective tool to help overcome poverty and reduce vulnerability to economic crises, and brings with it greater participation in the economy. Cooperation shall address the following issues:

• a)the exchange of experiences and specialised knowledge in the areas of ethical banking, community-focused associative and self-managed banking, and the strengthening of sustainable micro-financing programmes, including certification, monitoring, and validation programmes; b) access to micro-credit, facilitating access to financial services provided by banks and financial institutions through incentives and risk management programmes; c) the exchange of experiences on alternative policies and legislation that promote the creation of ethical and people's banking.

REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Cooperation in the field of regional integration 1. The Parties agree that cooperation in this field shall strengthen the process of regional integration in Central America in all its aspects, in particular the development and implementation of its common market, with the objective of progressively achieving an Economic Union.

2. Cooperation shall support activities related to the Central American integration process, in particular the development and strengthening of common institutions to make them more efficient, auditable, and transparent, as well as their inter-institutional relations.

3. Cooperation shall strengthen the participation of civil society in the integration process within the conditions established by the Parties and shall include support for consultation mechanisms and awareness-raising campaigns.

4. Cooperation shall promote the development of common policies and the harmonisation of legal frameworks insofar as they are covered by Central American integration instruments, including economic policies such as trade, customs, agriculture, energy, transport, communications, competition, as well as the coordination of macroeconomic policies in areas such as monetary policy, fiscal policy, and public finances.

Cooperation may also promote the coordination of sectoral policies in areas such as consumer protection, the environment, social cohesion, security, the prevention of and response to natural risks and disasters. Special attention shall be paid to the gender perspective.

5. Cooperation may promote investment in common infrastructure and networks, in particular at the borders of the Republics of the CA Party.

Regional cooperation The Parties agree to use all existing cooperation instruments to promote activities aimed at developing active cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party, without prejudice to cooperation among them, between the Republics of the CA Party and other countries and/or regions of Latin America and the Caribbean in all areas of cooperation covered by this Agreement. Efforts shall be made to ensure that regional and bilateral cooperation activities are complementary.

CULTURE AND AUDIOVISUAL COOPERATION

Culture and audiovisual cooperation 1. The Parties undertake to promote cultural cooperation to strengthen mutual understanding and foster balanced cultural exchanges, as well as the circulation of cultural activities, goods, and services, and of artists and cultural professionals, including other civil society organisations from the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party, in accordance with their respective legislation.

2. The Parties shall foster intercultural dialogue among people, cultural institutions, and organisations representing civil society from the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party.

3. The Parties shall foster coordination in the context of UNESCO in order to promote cultural diversity, including through consultations on the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions by the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party. Cooperation shall also include the promotion of cultural diversity, including that of indigenous peoples and the cultural practices of other specific groups, as well as education in indigenous languages.

4. The Parties agree to promote cooperation in the audiovisual and media sectors, including radio and the press, through joint training initiatives as well as audiovisual development, production, and distribution activities, including in the educational and cultural field.

5. Cooperation shall take place in accordance with the relevant national provisions and applicable international agreements on copyright.

6. Cooperation in this field shall also include, among other things, the protection and promotion of natural and cultural heritage (tangible and intangible), including the prevention of and fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage, in accordance with the relevant international instruments.

7. A Protocol on Cultural Cooperation of relevance to this title is annexed to this Agreement.

KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY

Information society 1. The Parties agree that information and communication technologies are key sectors in a modern society and are vital for economic and social development and for a smooth transition towards the information society. Cooperation in this field shall help to establish a solid regulatory and technological framework, foster the development of these technologies and develop policies that will help reduce the digital divide and develop human capacities, provide equitable and inclusive access to information technologies, and make the most of the use of these technologies to deliver services. In this regard, cooperation shall also support the implementation of these policies and help improve the interoperability of electronic communications services.

2. Cooperation in this field shall also be aimed at promoting:

• a)dialogue and the exchange of experiences on regulatory and policy issues related to the information society, including the use of information and communication technologies such as digital government, e-learning, and online health, as well as policies aimed at reducing the digital divide; b) the exchange of experiences and best practices regarding the development and implementation of digital government applications; c) dialogue and the exchange of experiences on the development of e-commerce, as well as digital signatures and teleworking; d) the exchange of information on standards, conformity assessment, and type-approval; e) joint research and development projects in information and communication technologies; f) the development of the use of the Advanced Academic Network, that is, the search for long-term solutions that guarantee that REDClara is self-sustainable.

Scientific and technological cooperation 1. Cooperation in this field shall aim to develop scientific, technological, and innovation capacities covering all activities falling within the research framework programmes. To this end, the Parties shall foster policy dialogue at a regional level, the exchange of information, and the participation of their research and technological development bodies in the following scientific and technological cooperation activities, in accordance with their internal rules:

(Nota de Sinalevi: Through subsection 10) subparagraph i) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the words "covering all activities falling within the research framework programmes"; of the preceding paragraph are not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement) a) joint initiatives to raise awareness of capacity-building programmes in science and technology, as well as European research, technological development, and demonstration programmes; (Nota de Sinalevi: Through subsection 10) subparagraph ii) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the words "as well as European research, technological development, and demonstration programmes"; of the preceding subparagraph a) are not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement) b) initiatives to promote participation in the framework programmes and other relevant programmes of the European Union; (Nota de Sinalevi: Through subsection 10) subparagraph iii) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the preceding subparagraph is not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement) c) joint research actions in areas of common interest; d) joint scientific meetings to foster the exchange of information and identify areas of joint research; e) the promotion of advanced studies in science and technology that contribute to the long-term sustainable development of the Parties; f) the development of links between the public sector and the private sector; special emphasis shall be placed on transposing scientific and technological results into national productive systems and social policies, and environmental aspects and the need to use cleaner technologies shall be taken into account; g) the evaluation of scientific cooperation and the dissemination of results; h) the promotion, dissemination, and transfer of technology; i) assistance to establish National Innovation Systems (NIS), to develop technology and innovation, in order to provide adequate responses to demand-driven by small and medium-sized enterprises and to promote, among other things, local production; and, furthermore, assistance to develop centres of excellence and high-technology clusters; j) the promotion of training, research, development, and applications of nuclear science and technology for medical applications enabling the transfer of technology to the Republics of the CA Party in areas such as health, in particular radiology and nuclear medicine for radiodiagnosis and radiotherapy treatment, and areas established by mutual agreement by the Parties, in accordance with current international conventions and standards, and in accordance with the jurisdiction of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

2. Special importance shall be given to the development of human potential as a lasting basis for scientific and technological excellence, and to the creation of sustainable links between the scientific and technological communities of the Parties, both at a national and regional level. To this end, exchanges of researchers and best practices in research projects shall be promoted.

3. Research centres, higher education institutions, and other interested parties, including MSMEs, established in the Parties, shall participate in this cooperation as appropriate.

4. The Parties agree to use all mechanisms to increase the quantity and quality of highly qualified human resources, through, among other things, joint training and research, scholarships, and exchanges.

5. The Parties shall promote the participation of their respective entities in the scientific and technological programmes of the other Parties, in order to achieve mutually beneficial scientific excellence and in accordance with their respective provisions governing the participation of legal entities from third countries.

PART IV TRADE

INITIAL PROVISIONS

Establishment of a free trade area and relationship with the WTO Agreement 1. The Parties to this Agreement, pursuant to Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (hereinafter, the "GATT 1994") and Article V of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (hereinafter, "the GATS"), establish a free trade area.

2. The Parties reaffirm their existing rights and obligations1 with respect to the other Party under the WTO Agreement.

1 The term "existing" implies that the paragraph applies exclusively to any existing provision of the WTO Agreement and not to any modification or provision agreed after the conclusion of this Agreement.

Objectives The objectives of Part IV of this Agreement are:

• a)the expansion and diversification of trade in goods between the Parties, through the reduction or elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade; b) the facilitation of trade in goods, in particular through the agreed provisions relating to customs and trade facilitation, standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures, as well as sanitary and phytosanitary measures; c) the liberalisation of trade in services, in accordance with Article V of the GATS; d) the promotion of regional economic integration in the area of customs procedures, technical regulations and sanitary and phytosanitary measures to facilitate the movement of goods between and within the Parties; e) the development of a climate conducive to increasing investment flows, improving the conditions of establishment between the Parties based on the principle of non-discrimination, and facilitating trade and investment between the Parties through current payments and capital movements related to direct investment; f) the effective, reciprocal, and gradual opening of the government procurement markets of the Parties; g) the adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights, in accordance with existing international obligations between the Parties, to ensure a balance between the rights of the right holders and the public interest, taking into account the differences between the Parties, and the promotion of technology transfer between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party; h) the promotion of free and undistorted competition in the economic and commercial relations between the Parties; i) the establishment of an efficient, fair, and predictable dispute settlement mechanism; and j) the promotion of international trade and investment between the Parties in a manner that contributes to the objective of sustainable development through collaborative joint work.

Definitions of general application Unless otherwise provided, for the purposes of Part IV of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning set out below:

- "Central America", the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama; - "customs duty", includes any duty or charge of any kind imposed on or in connection with the importation of a good, including any form of surtax or surcharge imposed on or in connection with such importation. A "customs duty" does not include:

• a)charge equivalent to an internal tax established in accordance with Article 85 of Chapter 1 (National treatment and market access for goods) of Title II; b) duty established in accordance with the domestic law of a Party and consistent with Chapter 2 (Trade defence) of Title II; c) duties or other charges established in accordance with the domestic law of a Party and consistent with Article 87 of Chapter 1 of Title II; - "days", calendar days, including weekends and holidays, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement; - "Harmonized System" or "HS", the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, including its General Rules of Interpretation and its Section and Chapter Notes, as adopted and applied by the Parties in their respective tariff laws; - "legal person (persona jurídica)", any legal entity duly constituted or otherwise organized under applicable law, whether for profit or not, and whether privately or publicly owned, including any corporation, trust, partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, or association; - "measure (medida)", any act or omission, including laws, regulations, procedures, requirements, or practices; - "national (nacional)", any natural person who has the nationality of one of the Member States of the European Union or of a Republic of the CA Party in accordance with its respective legislation; - "person (persona)", any natural person or legal person; - "preferential tariff treatment (trato arancelario preferencial)", the rate of customs duty applicable in accordance with this Agreement to an originating good.

TRADE IN GOODS

NATIONAL TREATMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR GOODS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Objective The Parties shall progressively liberalize trade in goods in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and in conformity with Article XXIV of the GATT 1994.

Scope of Application Unless otherwise provided, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to trade in goods between the Parties.

ELIMINATION OF CUSTOMS DUTIES

Classification of Goods The classification of goods traded between the Parties shall be that established in each Party's respective tariff nomenclature in conformity with the Harmonized System.

Elimination of Customs Duties 1. Each Party shall eliminate customs duties on goods originating in the other Party in accordance with the schedules set out in Anexo 1 (Elimination of Customs Duties). For the purposes of this Chapter, "originating" means complying with the rules of origin set out in Anexo 2 (Concerning the Definition of the Concept of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation)2.

2 For the purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated, the terms "good" and "product" shall be considered equivalent.

2. For each good, the base rate of customs duties to which successive reductions are to be applied under paragraph 1 shall be that specified in the schedules.

3. If, at any time, a Party reduces its applied most-favored-nation customs duty rate after the date on which Part IV of the EU-Central America Agreement has been applied, that tariff rate shall apply provided it is lower than the customs duty rate calculated in accordance with that Party's schedule.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by section 11, subsection i) of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") 4. Five years after the entry into force of this Agreement, at the request of any Party, the Parties shall consult on the possibility of accelerating and broadening the scope of the elimination of customs duties on imports between the Parties. An agreement adopted by the Parties to accelerate or broaden the pace of elimination or to eliminate a customs duty applied on a good shall supersede any tariff rate or staging category determined in accordance with their schedules for that good.

Standstill No Party shall increase an existing customs duty or adopt a new customs duty on a good originating in the other Party3. This shall not prevent any Party from:

3 In the case of goods not benefiting from preferential tariff treatment, "customs duty" is understood as the "base rate" indicated in each Party's schedule.

• a)raising a customs duty to the level established in its schedule after a unilateral reduction; b) maintaining or raising a customs duty authorized by the WTO Dispute Settlement Body; or c) raising the base rates for excluded goods in order to achieve a common external tariff.

NON-TARIFF MEASURES

National Treatment Each Party shall accord national treatment to the goods of the other Party in accordance with Article III of the GATT 1994, including its interpretative notes. To this end, Article III of the GATT 1994 and its interpretative notes are incorporated into and made an integral part of this Agreement4.

4 The Parties recognize that Article 158 of Chapter 6 (Exceptions Relating to Goods) of Title II also applies to this Article.

Import and Export Restrictions No Party shall adopt or maintain any prohibition or restriction on the importation of any good of the other Party or on the exportation or sale for export of any good destined for the territory of the other Party, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or in accordance with Article XI of the GATT 1994 and its interpretative notes. To this end, Article XI of the GATT 1994 and its interpretative notes are incorporated into and made an integral part of this Agreement5.

5 The Parties recognize that Article 158 of Chapter 6 (Exceptions Relating to Goods) of Title II also applies to this Article.

Fees and Other Charges on Imports and Exports Each Party shall ensure, in accordance with Article VIII.1 of the GATT 1994 and its interpretative notes, that all fees and charges of any kind (other than customs duties, charges equivalent to an internal tax or other internal charges applied in accordance with Article 85 of this Chapter, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties applied in accordance with a Party's domestic legislation and in conformity with Chapter 2 (Trade Defense) of this Title) on or in connection with importation or exportation are limited to the approximate cost of services rendered and do not represent an indirect protection to domestic goods or a taxation of imports or exports for fiscal purposes.

Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, no Party shall maintain or adopt any duty or tax on, or in connection with, the exportation of goods to the other Party.

AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Export Subsidies 1. For the purposes of this Article, "export subsidies (subvenciones a la exportación)" shall have the same meaning as in Article 1(e) of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (hereinafter the "Agreement on Agriculture"), including any amendment to that Article.

2. The Parties share the objective of working together in the WTO to ensure the parallel elimination of all forms of export subsidy and the establishment of disciplines on all export measures with equivalent effect. To this end, export measures with equivalent effect shall include export credits, export credit guarantees or insurance programs, exporting state trading enterprises, and food aid.

3. No Party shall maintain, introduce, or reintroduce export subsidies on agricultural goods destined for the territory of the other Party which are:

• a)fully and immediately liberalized in accordance with Anexo 1 (Elimination of Customs Duties); or b) fully but not immediately liberalized and benefiting from a duty-free quota at the entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Anexo 1 (Elimination of Customs Duties); or c) subject to preferential tariff treatment as provided for in this Agreement for products classified under headings 0402 and 0406 and benefiting from a duty-free quota.

4. In the cases described in paragraph 3(a) to (c), if a Party maintains, introduces, or reintroduces export subsidies, the affected/importing Party may apply an additional duty that increases the customs duties on imports of such goods up to the lesser of the applied Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) duty rate and the base rate set out in Anexo 1 (Elimination of Customs Duties) for the period established for maintaining the export subsidy.

5. Regarding products fully liberalized at the end of a transitional period in accordance with Anexo 1 (Elimination of Customs Duties) which do not benefit from a duty-free quota upon entry into force, no Party shall maintain, introduce, or reintroduce export subsidies at the end of such transitional period.

FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE, ARTISANAL GOODS, AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Technical Cooperation Articles 59, 60, and 61 of Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement establish cooperation measures for technical assistance to improve trade between the Parties in fishery, aquaculture, artisanal, and organic products.

INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

Subcommittee on Market Access for Goods 1. The Parties hereby establish a Subcommittee on Market Access for Goods in accordance with Article 348 and as set out in Anexo XXI (Subcommittees).

2. The functions of the Subcommittee shall include:

• a)monitoring the correct implementation and administration of this Chapter; b) serving as a forum for consultations concerning the interpretation and application of this Chapter; c) examining proposals submitted by the Parties regarding the acceleration of tariff elimination and the inclusion of goods in the schedules; d) making relevant recommendations to the Association Committee on matters within its competence; and e) any other matter instructed by the Association Committee.

TRADE DEFENSE

ANTI-DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES

General Provisions 1. The Parties retain their rights and obligations under the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (hereinafter the "Anti-Dumping Agreement"), the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (hereinafter the "SCM Agreement"), and the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin (hereinafter the "Agreement on Rules of Origin").

2. Where anti-dumping or countervailing measures can be imposed at both the regional and national levels, the Parties shall ensure that the regional and national authorities do not apply such anti-dumping or countervailing measures simultaneously on the same product.

Transparency and Legal Certainty 1. The Parties agree that trade defense measures shall be used in full compliance with WTO requirements and shall be based on a fair and transparent system.

2. Recognizing the benefits of legal certainty and predictability for economic operators, the Parties shall ensure that, where appropriate, their respective national legislation on anti-dumping and countervailing measures is and remains harmonized and fully compatible with WTO legislation.

3. Notwithstanding Article 6.9 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article 12.8 of the SCM Agreement, it is desirable that the Parties ensure, immediately after the imposition of any provisional measure, full and meaningful disclosure of all essential facts and considerations forming the basis for the decision to apply measures, without prejudice to Article 6.5 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article 12.4 of the SCM Agreement. Disclosures shall be made in writing and provided to interested parties in sufficient time to defend their interests.

4. Upon request by interested parties, the Parties shall grant them the opportunity to be heard in order to express their views during investigations on anti-dumping or countervailing measures. This shall not unnecessarily delay the conduct of the investigations.

Consideration of Public Interest A Party may choose not to apply anti-dumping or countervailing measures if, on the basis of the information available during the investigation, it can clearly be concluded that the application of such measures is detrimental to the public interest.

Lesser Duty Rule Where a Party decides to impose an anti-dumping or countervailing duty, the amount of such duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping or the countervailable subsidies, but it is desirable that the duty be less than that margin if such lesser duty is adequate to remove the injury to the domestic industry.

Causal Link In order to impose anti-dumping or countervailing measures, and in accordance with Article 3.5 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement and Article 15.5 of the SCM Agreement, the investigating authorities shall separate and distinguish, as part of demonstrating a causal relationship between the dumped imports and the injury to the domestic industry, the injurious effects of all known factors from the injurious effects of the dumped or subsidized imports.

Cumulative Assessment When imports from more than one country are simultaneously subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duty investigations, the investigating authority of the United Kingdom(*) shall examine with special care whether the cumulative assessment of the effects of imports from any Republic of the CA Party is appropriate in light of the conditions of competition between the imported products and the conditions of competition between the imported products and the like domestic product.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously referred to as "Parte UE")

Exclusion from Dispute Settlement Procedures The Parties shall not have recourse to the dispute settlement procedure under Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement for matters arising under this Section.

SAFEGUARD MEASURES SUBSECTION B.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Administration of Safeguard Procedures 1. Each Party shall ensure that its laws, regulations, decisions, and rulings governing proceedings for the application of safeguard measures are administered in a consistent, impartial, and reasonable manner.

2. Each Party shall entrust the determination of serious injury, or threat thereof, in safeguard proceedings under this Section to a competent investigating authority. Such determination shall be subject to review by judicial or administrative tribunals, to the extent provided for in domestic legislation.

3. Each Party shall adopt or maintain equitable, timely, transparent, and effective procedures for safeguard proceedings under this Section.

Non-Accumulation No Party may apply, with respect to the same product and simultaneously:

• a)a bilateral safeguard measure in accordance with Subsection B.3 (Bilateral Safeguard Measures) of this Chapter; and b) a measure under Article XIX of the GATT 1994, the WTO Agreement on Safeguards (hereinafter the "Agreement on Safeguards"), or Article 5 of the Agreement on Agriculture.

SUBSECTION B.2 MULTILATERAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES

General Provisions The Parties retain their rights and obligations in accordance with Article XIX of the GATT 1994, the Agreement on Safeguards, Article 5 of the Agreement on Agriculture, and the Agreement on Rules of Origin.

Transparency Notwithstanding Article 101, at the request of the other Party, the Party initiating an investigation or intending to adopt safeguard measures shall provide immediately an ad hoc written notification with all pertinent information, including, where applicable, on the initiation of a safeguard investigation, on the provisional findings, and on the final findings of the investigation.

Exclusion from Dispute Settlement Procedures The Parties shall not have recourse to the dispute settlement procedure in accordance with Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement for the provisions relating to rights and obligations under the WTO framework arising from this Subsection.

SUBSECTION B.3 BILATERAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES

Application of a Bilateral Safeguard Measure 1. Notwithstanding Subsection B.2 (Multilateral Safeguard Measures), if, as a consequence of the reduction or elimination of a customs duty under this Agreement, a product originating in a Party is being imported into the territory of the other Party in such increased quantities, in absolute terms or relative to domestic production, and under such conditions as to constitute a substantial cause of serious injury or threat thereof to domestic producers of like or directly competitive products, the importing Party may adopt appropriate measures in accordance with the conditions and procedures laid down in this Subsection.

2. If the conditions of paragraph 1 are met, the safeguard measures of the importing Party may consist only of one of the following:

• a)suspension of the future reduction of the customs duty rate applicable to the product concerned as established in accordance with this Agreement; or b) an increase in the customs duty rate on the product concerned to a level not exceeding the lesser of:
• i)the most-favored-nation applied customs duty rate on the product at the time the measure is taken; or ii) the most-favored-nation applied customs duty rate on the product on the day immediately preceding the date on which Part IV of the EU-Central America Agreement has been applied.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by section 11, subsection i) of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") 3. For products that were already fully liberalized before the date on which Part IV of the EU-Central America Agreement has been applied as a result of tariff preferences granted before the date on which Part IV of the EU-Central America Agreement has been applied, the United Kingdom(*) shall examine with special care whether the increase in imports results from the reduction or elimination of customs duties under this Agreement.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by section 11, subsection ii) of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously referred to as "Parte UE") 4. None of the above measures shall be applied within the limits of the duty-free tariff quotas granted under this Agreement.

Conditions and Limitations 1. No bilateral safeguard measure may be applied:

• a)except to the extent and for such time as may be necessary to prevent or remedy the situation described in Articles 104 or 109; b) for a period exceeding two years; the period may be extended for another two years if the competent authorities of the importing Party determine, in accordance with the procedures specified in this Subsection, that the measure continues to be necessary to prevent or remedy the situations described in Articles 104 or 109, provided that the total period of application of a safeguard measure, including the initial application period and any extension thereof, does not exceed four years; or c) beyond the expiration of the transition period, except with the consent of the other Party; "transition period (periodo de transición)" means ten years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement; for any good for which the schedule set out in Anexo 1 (Elimination of Customs Duties) of the Party applying the measure provides for tariff elimination of ten or more years, "transition period" means the tariff elimination period for the goods listed in that schedule, plus three years.

2. When a Party ceases to apply a bilateral safeguard measure, the customs duty rate shall be that which would have been in effect for the good according to that Party's schedule.

Provisional Measures In critical circumstances where delay would cause damage difficult to repair, a Party may apply a bilateral safeguard measure provisionally, without complying with the requirements of Article 116(1) of this Chapter, where a preliminary determination has been made that there is clear evidence that imports of a product originating in the other Party have increased as a result of the reduction or elimination of a customs duty under this Agreement, and that such imports cause or threaten to cause the situations described in Articles 104 or 109. The duration of any provisional measure shall not exceed two hundred days, during which time the Party shall comply with the relevant procedural rules set out in Subsection B.4 (Procedural Rules Applicable to Bilateral Safeguard Measures). The Party shall promptly refund any increase in duties if the investigation described in Subsection B.4 does not conclude that the requirements of Article 104 are met. The duration of any provisional measure shall be counted as part of the period specified in Article 105(1)(b). The importing Party concerned shall inform the other Party upon taking such provisional measures and shall immediately refer the matter to the Association Committee for examination if the other Party so requests.

Compensation and Suspension of Concessions 1. A Party applying a bilateral safeguard measure shall consult with the Party whose products are subject to the measure to mutually agree on appropriate trade liberalization compensation in the form of concessions having substantially equivalent trade effect. The Party shall provide an opportunity for such consultations no later than thirty days from the application of the bilateral safeguard measure.

2. If the consultations referred to in paragraph 1 do not result in an agreement on trade liberalization compensation within thirty days, the Party whose products are subject to the safeguard measure may suspend the application of substantially equivalent concessions to the trade of the Party applying the safeguard measure.

Time Period Between Two Measures No safeguard measure referred to in this Subsection shall be applied to the import of a product that has previously been subject to such a measure, unless a period of time equal to half of the period during which the safeguard measure was applied for the immediately preceding period has elapsed.

Outermost Regions 1. When any product originating in one or several of the Republics of the CA Party is being imported into the territory of one or several outermost regions of the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(**) of the United Kingdom(*) in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause serious deterioration in the economic situation of the outermost region or regions concerned of the United Kingdom(*), the latter, after having examined alternative solutions, may exceptionally adopt safeguard measures limited to the territory of the region or the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(**) affected.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously referred to as "Parte UE") (**) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously referred to as "las regiones") 2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, other provisions established in this subsection applicable to bilateral safeguards are also applicable to any safeguard adopted in accordance with this article.

3. The Association Council may discuss whether, in cases of serious deterioration, or threat of serious deterioration, of the economic situation of extremely underdeveloped regions of the Republics of the CA Party, this article may also be applied to such regions.

(Note by Sinalevi: Through subsection 11) sub subsection b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Subsection 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that this paragraph and any reference to Article 109 are not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) SUBSECTION B.4 RULES OF PROCEDURE APPLICABLE TO BILATERAL SAFEGUARD MEASURES

Applicable Law For the application of bilateral safeguard measures, the competent investigating authority shall comply with the provisions of this subsection and, in cases not covered by it, the competent investigating authority shall apply the rules established under its domestic legislation.

Initiation of a Proceeding 1. In accordance with the domestic legislation of each Party, where applicable, the competent investigating authority may initiate a safeguard proceeding on its own initiative, or upon receipt of a written application by an entity demonstrating that it is representative of the domestic industry producing a like or directly competitive good to the imported good.; (Thus amended the preceding paragraph by subsection 11 sub subsection c. i) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Subsection 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") 2. Once written applications have been submitted, they shall be made available promptly to the public, except for the confidential information they contain.

3. Upon initiation of a safeguard proceeding, the competent investigating authority shall publish a notice of initiation of the proceeding in the official journal of the Party. The notice shall identify the entity that submitted the written application, if applicable, the imported good that is the subject of the proceeding, as well as its tariff subheading and tariff line under which it is classified, the nature and the time limits within which the determination will be issued, the time and place of the public hearing or the time limit within which interested parties may request to be heard by the investigating authority, the time limit during which interested parties may express their views in writing and submit information, the place where the written application and other non-confidential documents submitted throughout the proceeding may be inspected, as well as the name, address, and telephone number of the contact office for further information.

4. With respect to any safeguard proceeding initiated based on a written application submitted by an entity claiming to be representative of the domestic industry, the competent investigating authority shall not publish the notice required in paragraph 3 without first carefully assessing whether the written application complies with any requirements of its domestic legislation.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by subsection 11 sub subsection c. ii) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Subsection 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019")

Investigation 1. A Party may apply a safeguard measure only following an investigation by the competent investigating authority of that Party in accordance with the procedures set out in this subsection. Such investigation shall include reasonable public notice to all interested parties, as well as public hearings or other appropriate means in which importers, exporters, and other interested parties may present evidence and state their views, including the opportunity to respond to the submissions of other parties.

2. Each Party shall ensure that its competent investigating authority concludes all such investigations within a period of twelve months from their date of initiation.

Proof of Injury and Causal Link 1. In conducting its proceeding, the competent investigating authority shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the domestic industry, in particular, the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute or relative terms to domestic production, the share of the domestic market absorbed by increased imports, and changes in the level of sales, production, productivity, capacity utilization, profits and losses, and employment.

2. A determination of whether increased imports have caused or threaten to cause the situations described in Articles 104 or 109 shall not be made unless the investigation demonstrates, based on objective evidence, the existence of a clear causal link between the increase in imports of the good concerned and the situations described in Articles 104 or 109. Where factors other than increased imports are causing at the same time the situations described in Articles 104 or 109, such injury or serious deterioration of the economic situation shall not be attributed to increased imports.

Hearings In the course of each proceeding, the competent investigating authority shall:

• a)hold a public hearing, after having given reasonable notice, allowing all interested parties and any representative consumer association to appear in person or through a representative, present evidence, and be heard with respect to serious injury or threat of serious injury and the appropriate remedy; or b) provide all interested parties the opportunity to be heard if they have made a written request within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation, demonstrating that they are likely to be affected by the result of the investigation and that there are special reasons for them to be heard orally.

Confidential Information Any information which is by nature confidential or which is provided on a confidential basis shall, upon good cause shown therefor, be treated as such by the competent investigating authority. Such information shall not be disclosed without permission of the party submitting it.

Parties providing confidential information may be asked to furnish non-confidential summaries thereof or, if such parties indicate that such information cannot be summarized, the reasons why a summary cannot be provided. However, if the competent investigating authority finds that a request for confidentiality is not warranted and the interested party is unwilling to make the information public nor to authorise its disclosure in generalized or summary form, the authority may disregard such information, unless it can be demonstrated to its satisfaction from an appropriate source that the information is correct.

Notifications and Publications 1. Where a Party considers that one of the circumstances set out in Articles 104 or 109 exists, it shall immediately refer the matter to the Association Committee for examination. The Association Committee may make any recommendation needed to remedy the circumstances which have arisen. If the Association Committee has made no recommendation aimed at remedying the circumstances, or no other satisfactory solution has been reached within thirty days from the date the matter was referred to the Association Committee, the importing Party may adopt the appropriate measures to remedy the circumstances in accordance with this subsection.

2. The competent investigating authority shall provide the exporting Party with all relevant information, which shall include evidence of injury or serious deterioration of the economic situation caused by increased imports, a precise description of the product in question and the proposed measures, the proposed date of imposition and the expected duration.

3. The competent investigating authority shall also publish its findings and reasoned conclusions reached on all pertinent issues of fact and law in the official journal of the Party, and shall include the description of the imported good and the situation which has given rise to the imposition of measures under Articles 104 or 109, the causal link between such situation and the increased imports, as well as the form, level, and duration of the measures.

4. The competent investigating authority shall not disclose any information provided pursuant to any undertaking concerning confidential information that may have been made during the proceedings.

CUSTOMS AND TRADE FACILITATION

Objectives 1. The Parties recognise the importance of customs and trade facilitation matters in the evolving context of global trade. The Parties agree to strengthen cooperation in this field in order to ensure that the relevant legislation and procedures, as well as the administrative capacity of the relevant administrations, meet the objectives of effective control and the promotion of trade facilitation, and help to promote the development and regional integration of the Republics of the CA Party.

2. The Parties recognise that legitimate public policy objectives, including those related to security and the prevention of fraud, shall not be compromised in any way.

Customs and Trade-Related Procedures 1. The Parties agree that their respective customs legislation, provisions, and procedures shall be based on:

• a)international instruments and standards applicable in the field of customs, including the WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade, as well as the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System; b) the protection and facilitation of legitimate trade through the effective application of and compliance with the requirements set out in customs legislation; c) legislation that avoids unnecessary or discriminatory burdens, protects against customs fraud, and further facilitates the achievement of higher levels of compliance; d) the application of modern customs techniques, including risk management, simplified procedures for the entry and release of goods, post-release controls, and company audit methods; e) a system of binding rulings on customs matters, particularly on tariff classification and rules of origin, in accordance with the rules established in the legislation of the Parties; f) the progressive development of systems, including those based on information technology, to facilitate the electronic exchange of data within customs administrations and with other related public institutions; g) rules ensuring that any penalty imposed for minor breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements is proportionate and non-discriminatory and that its application does not result in unwarranted delays; h) fees and charges that are reasonable and limited in amount to the cost of the service provided in connection with any specific transaction and are not calculated on an ad valorem basis. Fees and charges for consular services shall not be imposed; and i) the elimination of any requirement for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections, as defined in the WTO Agreement on Pre-shipment Inspection, or any other inspection activity carried out at destination, before customs clearance, by private companies.

2. The Parties agree that their customs legislation, provisions, and procedures shall be based, to the extent possible, on the substantive elements of the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures, as amended (Revised Kyoto Convention) and its annexes.

3. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity, and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:

• a)take measures, to the extent possible, to reduce, simplify, and standardise the data and documentation required by customs and other related public institutions; b) simplify requirements and formalities wherever possible, with respect to the liberalisation and rapid release of goods; c) establish effective, prompt, non-discriminatory, and easily accessible procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal, in accordance with the legislation of each Party, against administrative actions, rulings, and decisions in customs matters affecting imports, exports, or goods in transit. Charges, where applicable, shall be commensurate with the costs of the appeal procedures; and d) take measures to ensure that the highest levels of integrity are maintained.

4. The Parties shall ensure that legislation relating to customs brokers is based on transparent and proportionate rules. Where a Party requires the mandatory use of customs brokers, legal persons may operate with their own customs brokers who have been licensed by the competent authorities for this purpose. This provision shall be without prejudice to the position of the Parties in multilateral negotiations.

Transit Movements 1. The Parties shall ensure freedom of transit through their territory, in accordance with the principles of Article V of the GATT 1994.

2. Any restriction, control, or requirement shall pursue a legitimate public policy objective, be non-discriminatory and proportionate, and be applied in a uniform manner.

3. Without prejudice to legitimate customs control and supervision of goods in transit, each Party shall grant traffic in transit to or from the territory of any of the Parties treatment no less favourable than that accorded to traffic in transit through its territory.

4. In accordance with the principles of Article V of the GATT 1994, the Parties shall operate regimes allowing the transit of goods without imposing any customs duties, transit duties, or other charges imposed in respect of transit, except charges for transportation or those commensurate with administrative expenses entailed by transit or with the cost of services rendered; and subject to the provision of an appropriate guarantee.

5. The Parties shall promote and implement regional transit arrangements to reduce barriers to trade.

6. The Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination in their territory of all interested authorities and agencies in order to facilitate traffic in transit and promote cross-border cooperation.

Relations with the Business Community The Parties agree to:

• a)ensure that all legislation, procedures, and fees and charges are made known to the public, as far as possible, through electronic means, together with the necessary additional information.

The Parties shall make publicly available relevant administrative notices, including the requirements and procedures for the entry of goods, the opening hours and operating procedures of customs offices, as well as contact points for information enquiries; b) the need for timely and regular consultations with representatives of interested parties on legislative proposals and procedures concerning customs matters. To this end, each Party shall establish appropriate and regular consultation mechanisms; c) that a reasonable period of time should elapse between the publication and the entry into force of a law or modification thereof, a procedure, or a fee or charge6; 6 In the Parties whose legislation requires entry into force simultaneously with publication, the Government shall endeavour to inform operators sufficiently in advance of any new measure of the type mentioned in this paragraph.

• d)foster cooperation with the business community through non-arbitrary and publicly accessible procedures, such as Memoranda of Understanding, based on those promulgated by the WCO; and e) ensure that their respective customs requirements and related procedures continue to meet the needs of the business community, follow best practices, and remain as little trade-restrictive as possible.

Customs Valuation The WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (hereinafter referred to as the "Customs Valuation Agreement") shall govern the customs valuation rules applied to reciprocal trade between the Parties.

Risk Management Each Party shall use risk management systems that enable its customs authorities to focus inspection activities on high-risk goods and that facilitate the release and movement of low-risk goods.

Sub-Committee on Customs, Trade Facilitation, and Rules of Origin 1. The Parties hereby establish a Sub-Committee on Customs, Trade Facilitation, and Rules of Origin in accordance with Article 348 and as set out in Annex XXI (Sub-Committees).

2. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall include:

• a)monitoring the implementation and administration of this chapter and Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation) of this Agreement; b) providing a forum for consultation and discussion on all issues relating to customs, including in particular customs procedures, customs valuation, tariff regimes, customs nomenclature, customs cooperation, and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters; c) providing a forum for consultation and discussion on issues relating to rules of origin and administrative cooperation; d) fostering cooperation on the development, application, and enforcement of customs procedures, mutual administrative assistance in customs matters, rules of origin, and administrative cooperation; e) addressing requests for modification of the rules of origin and submitting the results of the analysis and recommendations to the Association Committee; f) carrying out the tasks and functions set out in Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation) of this Agreement; g) strengthening cooperation on capacity building and technical assistance; and h) any other matter instructed by the Association Committee.

3. The Parties may agree to hold ad hoc meetings on customs cooperation, rules of origin, or mutual administrative assistance.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance on Customs and Trade Facilitation Articles 53 and 54 of Title VI (Economic and Commercial Development) of Part III of this Agreement set out the technical assistance measures necessary for the implementation of this chapter.

TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE

Objectives 1. The objective of this chapter is to facilitate and increase trade in goods by identifying, preventing, and eliminating unnecessary obstacles to trade between the Parties, which may arise from the preparation, adoption, and application of technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures, within the terms of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (hereinafter referred to as the "TBT Agreement").

2. The Parties undertake to cooperate on the strengthening of regional integration between the Parties on issues related to technical barriers to trade.

3. The Parties undertake to establish and strengthen technical capacity on issues related to technical barriers to trade, with the objective of improving access to their respective markets.

General Provisions The Parties reaffirm their existing rights and obligations with respect to each other under the TBT Agreement, which is incorporated into and made an integral part of this Agreement. The Parties shall particularly take into account Article 12 of the TBT Agreement on special and differential treatment.

Scope and Coverage 1. This chapter applies to the preparation, adoption, and application of technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures, as defined in the TBT Agreement, which may affect trade in goods between the Parties.

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, this chapter does not apply to sanitary and phytosanitary measures as defined in Annex A of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (hereinafter referred to as the "SPS Agreement"), nor to purchasing specifications prepared by governmental bodies or institutions for the production or consumption requirements of such governmental bodies or institutions, which shall be governed by Title V (Public Procurement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

Definitions For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions of Annex 1 of the TBT Agreement shall apply.

Technical Regulations The Parties agree to make best use of good regulatory practices, as set out in the TBT Agreement. In particular, the Parties agree to:

• a)use relevant international standards as a basis for technical regulations, as well as for conformity assessment procedures, except where such international standards would be an ineffective or inappropriate means for the fulfilment of the legitimate objectives pursued, and, where international standards have not been used as a basis, the reasons why such standards have been considered inappropriate or ineffective for the achievement of the objective pursued shall be explained, upon request of the other Party; b) promote the development of regional technical regulations and that these replace existing national ones, in order to facilitate trade between the Parties; c) establish mechanisms to improve information to the industries of the other Party on technical regulations (for example, through a public website); and d) provide, upon request and without undue delay, information and, where appropriate, written guidance on compliance with its technical regulations, to the other Party or its economic operators.

Standards 1. The Parties confirm their obligation under Article 4.1 of the TBT Agreement to ensure that their standardising bodies accept and comply with the "Code of Good Practice for the Preparation, Adoption and Application of Standards" in Annex 3 of the TBT Agreement.

2. The Parties undertake to:

• a)ensure adequate interaction between regulatory authorities and national, regional, or international standardising bodies; b) ensure the application of the principles set out in the "Decision of the Committee on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations with relation to Articles 2 and 5 and Annex 3 of the Agreement", adopted by the WTO Committee on TBT on 13 November 2000; c) ensure that their standardising bodies cooperate so that, to the extent possible, international standardisation work is used as a basis for the development of standards at the regional level; d) promote the development of regional standards; when a regional standard is adopted, it shall fully replace all existing national standards; e) exchange information on the use of the Parties' standards in connection with technical regulations and establish, to the extent possible, that standards are not mandatory; and f) exchange information and expertise on the work carried out by international, regional, and national standardising bodies, and on the extent to which international standards are used as a basis for their national and regional standards; as well as information of a general nature on the cooperation agreements used by any of the Parties on standardisation.

Conformity Assessment and Accreditation 1. The Parties recognise that a wide range of conformity assessment mechanisms exists to facilitate the acceptance of products in the territory of the Parties, including:

• a)acceptance of a supplier's declaration of conformity; b) designation of conformity assessment bodies located in the territory of the other Party; c) acceptance of the results of conformity assessment procedures by bodies located in the territory of the other Party; and d) voluntary arrangements between conformity assessment bodies in the territory of each Party.

2. In accordance with this, the Parties undertake to:

• a)require conformity assessment procedures that are not stricter than necessary, in accordance with Article 5.1.2 of the TBT Agreement; b) ensure that, where several conformity assessment bodies have been authorised by a Party in accordance with its applicable domestic legislation, the legislative measures adopted by that Party do not restrict the freedom of operators to choose where the relevant conformity assessment procedures are to be carried out; and c) exchange information on accreditation policy and consider how best to use international accreditation standards and international agreements involving the Parties' accreditation bodies, for example through the mechanisms of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

Special and Differential Treatment Pursuant to Article 126 of this chapter, the Parties agree to:

• a)ensure that legislative measures do not restrict the conclusion of voluntary arrangements between conformity assessment bodies located in the Republics of the CA Party and those located in the United Kingdom(*), and promote the participation of such bodies in these arrangements; (*) (Thus replaced its designation by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the Annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") b) that, when a Party identifies a specific problem related to an existing or proposed technical regulation, standard or conformity assessment procedure that may affect trade between the Parties, the exporting Party may request clarifications and guidance on how to comply with the importing Party's measure; the latter shall give immediate and due attention to such a request and shall take into account the concerns expressed by the exporting Party; c) at the request of the exporting Party, the importing Party undertakes to provide without delay, through its competent authorities, information on the technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures applicable to a group of goods or to a specific good for its marketing in the territory of the importing Party; and d) in accordance with Article 12.3 of the TBT Agreement, in the preparation or application of technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures, the United Kingdom(*) shall take into account the special development, financial and trade needs of the Republics of the CA Party to ensure that technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures do not create unnecessary obstacles to their exports.

(*) (Thus replaced its designation by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the Annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party")

Cooperation and technical assistance The Parties agree that it is in their common interest to promote initiatives of mutual cooperation and technical assistance on matters related to technical barriers to trade. In this regard, the Parties have identified a series of cooperation activities which are indicated in Article 57 of Title VI (Economic and trade development) of Part III of this Agreement.

Collaboration and regional integration The Parties agree that collaboration between national and regional authorities responsible for technical barriers to trade, both in the public and private sectors, is important to facilitate trade within the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) and between the Parties themselves. To this end, the Parties undertake to carry out joint actions, including:

(*) (Thus replaced its designation by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the Annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "the regions") a) strengthening their cooperation on standards, technical regulations, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment, in order to increase mutual understanding of their respective systems and, in areas of common interest, to study trade facilitation initiatives that bring their regulatory requirements closer together; to this end, they may establish regulatory dialogues at the horizontal and sectoral levels; b) seeking to identify, develop and promote trade-facilitating initiatives, which shall include but not be limited to:

• i)strengthening regulatory cooperation, for example through the exchange of information, expertise and data, and technical and scientific cooperation, in order to improve the way technical regulations are prepared, in terms of transparency and consultation, and to use regulatory resources efficiently; ii) simplifying procedures and requirements; and iii) promoting and encouraging bilateral cooperation between their respective public or private bodies responsible for metrology, standardisation, testing, certification and accreditation; c) upon request, each Party shall give due consideration to the cooperation proposals of the other Party under the terms of this chapter.

Transparency and notification procedures The Parties agree:

• a)to comply with the transparency obligations of the Parties, as set out in the TBT Agreement, and to provide early notice on the introduction of technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures that have a significant effect on trade between the Parties and, when such technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures are introduced, to allow sufficient time between their publication and entry into force for economic operators to adapt to them; b) when notifications are made in accordance with the TBT Agreement, to give the other Party a minimum period of sixty days from the notification to submit written comments on the proposal except when urgent problems of safety, health, environmental protection or national security arise or threaten to arise, and, where practicable, to give due attention to reasonable requests to extend the comment period; this period shall be extended if recommended by the WTO TBT Committee; and c) to give due consideration to the views of the other Party in the event that, before the WTO notification process, a part of the process for preparing a technical regulation or conformity assessment procedure is open to public consultation in accordance with the procedures of each region; and, upon request, to provide written responses to the comments submitted by the other Party.

Market surveillance The Parties undertake to:

• a)exchange views on market surveillance activities and enforcement measures; and b) ensure that market surveillance is carried out by the competent authorities independently in order to avoid conflicts of interest.

Fees The Parties undertake to ensure that:

• a)any fees that may be imposed for assessing the conformity of products originating in the territory of a Party shall be equitable in comparison with those that would be charged for assessing the conformity of like products of national origin or originating in the territory of the other Party, taking into account the costs of communication, transport and other costs arising from the fact that the applicant's facilities and those of the conformity assessment body are in different locations; CENTR-AM/EU/en 165 b) a Party gives the other the opportunity to submit a complaint against the amount charged for assessing the conformity of products when the fee is excessive in relation to the cost of the certification service and when this undermines the competitiveness of its products; and c) the processing period provided for any mandatory conformity assessment process is reasonable and equitable for imported and national goods.

Marking and labelling 1. The Parties reiterate, as indicated in Article 1 of Annex 1 of the TBT Agreement, that a technical regulation may include or deal exclusively with marking and labelling requirements, and agree that, if their technical regulations require any marking or labelling requirement, the principles of Article 2.2 of the TBT Agreement shall be observed.

2. In particular, the Parties agree as follows:

• a)they shall require only marking or labelling that is relevant for the consumers or users of the product or to indicate the product's conformity with mandatory technical requirements7; 7 Where labelling is required for fiscal purposes, such a requirement shall be formulated in a manner that is no more trade-restrictive than necessary to fulfil a legitimate objective.
• b)if necessary in view of the risk of products to human, animal or plant health or life, the environment, or national security, the Parties may:
• i)require the approval, registration or certification of labels or markings as a precondition for sale in their respective markets; or ii) establish requirements regarding the physical characteristics or design of a label, in particular that the information be placed on a specific part of the product or in a specific format or size.

The foregoing is without prejudice to the measures that the Parties adopt according to their internal regulations to verify that the labelling complies with mandatory requirements and measures they adopt to control practices that may mislead consumers; c) in the event that a Party requires economic operators to use a unique identification number, it shall issue such a number to the economic operators of the other Party without any undue delay and in a non-discriminatory manner; d) provided it is not misleading, contradictory or confusing with respect to the information required in the country of destination of the goods, the Parties shall allow the following to appear:

• i)information in other languages in addition to the language required in the country of destination of the goods; ii) international nomenclatures, pictograms, symbols or graphics; and iii) information additional to that required by the country of destination of the goods; e) provided that the legitimate objectives under the TBT Agreement are not compromised and the information can adequately reach the consumer, the Party shall seek to accept non-permanent or detachable labels, or marking or labelling in the accompanying documentation instead of marks or labels physically attached to the product; and f) the Parties shall allow labelling and corrections to labelling to take place in the country of destination before the marketing of the goods.

3. Taking into account paragraph 2, the Parties agree that, where a Party requires the marking or labelling of textile products, clothing or footwear, only the following information may be required to be permanently marked:

• a)with respect to textile products and clothing: fibre content, country of origin, safety instructions for specific uses, and care instructions; and b) with respect to footwear: predominant materials of the main parts, safety instructions for specific uses, and country of origin.

4. The Parties shall apply the provisions of this article within one year from the entry into force of this Agreement.

Subcommittee on Technical Barriers to Trade 1. The Parties establish a Subcommittee on Technical Barriers to Trade in accordance with Article 348 and as set out in Annex XXI (Subcommittees).

2. The Subcommittee shall have the following functions:

• a)to address any matter related to the application of this chapter that may affect trade between the Parties; b) to monitor the implementation and administration of this chapter; to promptly address any matter raised by either Party regarding the preparation, adoption, application or enforcement of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures; and, at the request of either Party, to hold consultations on any matter arising under this chapter; c) to facilitate the exchange of information on technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures; d) to provide a forum for discussion aimed at solving problems or issues that hinder or limit trade, within the limits of the scope and objective of this chapter; e) to strengthen cooperation in the development and improvement of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures, including the exchange of information between the relevant public or private bodies working on these matters, and to encourage direct interaction between non-governmental actors, such as standardisation bodies, accreditors and certifiers; f) to facilitate the exchange of information on work being carried out in non-governmental, regional and multilateral fora engaged in activities related to technical regulations, standardisation and conformity assessment procedures; g) to examine ways of facilitating trade between the Parties; h) to report on the cooperation programmes established under Article 57 of Title VI (Economic and trade development) of Part III of this Agreement, their achievements, and the impact of these projects on trade facilitation and on the application of the provisions of this chapter; i) to review this chapter in light of developments under the TBT Agreement; j) to report to the Association Committee on the implementation of the provisions of this chapter, in particular on progress in meeting the established objectives and the provisions relating to special and differential treatment; k) to adopt any other measure the Parties deem will assist them in the application of this chapter; l) to establish a dialogue between regulators in accordance with Article 134(a) of this chapter and, where appropriate, working groups to discuss different topics of interest to the Parties; the working groups may consist of non-governmental experts and interested parties or consult them; and m) any other matter instructed by the Association Committee.

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

Objectives The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

• a)to protect the health and life of humans, animals and plants in the territory of the Parties, while facilitating trade between them within the scope of this chapter; b) to collaborate to further implement the SPS Agreement; c) to ensure that sanitary and phytosanitary measures do not create unjustified obstacles to trade between the Parties; d) to consider the asymmetries between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*); (*) (Thus replaced its designation by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the Annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "the regions") e) to improve cooperation in the sanitary and phytosanitary field, in accordance with Part III of this Agreement, in order to strengthen the capacities of each Party on issues related to sanitary and phytosanitary measures to improve market access for the other Party, while maintaining the level of protection of humans, animals and plants; and f) to progressively apply the United Kingdom's approach to Central America in the trade of goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary measures.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by section 11) sub-section d) of the Annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019")

Multilateral rights and obligations The Parties reaffirm their rights and obligations under the SPS Agreement.

Scope of application 1. This chapter applies to all sanitary and phytosanitary measures of a Party that may directly or indirectly affect trade between the Parties.

2. This chapter shall not apply to the standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures defined in the TBT Agreement.

3. In addition, this chapter shall apply to cooperation in the field of animal welfare.

Definitions For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions contained in Annex A of the

Competent authorities The competent authorities of the Parties shall be the authorities responsible for the application of this chapter, as provided in Annex VI (Competent authorities). In accordance with Article 151 of this chapter, the Parties shall inform each other of any changes concerning said competent authorities.

General principles 1. The sanitary and phytosanitary measures applied by the Parties shall follow the principles established in Article 3 of the SPS Agreement.

2. Sanitary and phytosanitary measures shall not be used to create unjustified obstacles to trade.

3. The procedures established within the scope of this chapter shall be applied transparently, without undue delays and under conditions and requirements, including costs, which shall not be higher than the actual cost of the service and shall be equitable in relation to any fees applied to like domestic products of the Parties.

4. The Parties shall not use the procedures referred to in paragraph 3 or requests for additional information to delay market access without scientific and technical justification.

Import requirements 1. The exporting Party shall ensure that products exported to the importing Party comply with the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements of the importing Party.

2. The importing Party shall ensure that its import conditions are applied in a proportional and non-discriminatory manner.

Trade facilitation 1. List of establishments:

• a)for the importation of products of animal origin, the exporting Party shall communicate to the importing Party the list of establishments that comply with the importing Party's requirements; b) at the request of the exporting Party, accompanied by adequate sanitary guarantees, the importing Party shall approve the establishments mentioned in Annex VII (Requirements and provisions for the approval of establishments for products of animal origin) that are located in the territory of the exporting Party, without prior inspection of individual establishments; the approval shall be in accordance with the requirements and provisions set out in Annex VII and shall be limited to the categories of products for which imports are approved; c) the sanitary guarantees mentioned in this article may include relevant and substantiated information to ensure the health status of live animals and animal products to be imported; d) unless additional information is requested, the importing Party shall take the necessary legislative or administrative measures, in accordance with its applicable legal procedures, to allow imports on that basis within forty working days from the receipt of the exporting Party's request accompanied by adequate sanitary guarantees; e) the importing Party shall periodically submit a record of denied approval requests, including information on the non-compliances for which the approval of an establishment was denied.

2. Inspection of imports and inspection fees: any fees established for procedures on imported products may cover only the costs incurred by the competent authority for inspecting imports; such fees shall not exceed the actual cost of the service and shall be equitable in relation to fees applied to like domestic products.

Verifications 1. In order to maintain confidence in the effective application of the provisions of this chapter and within its scope, each Party has the right to:

• a)carry out verification of all or part of the control system of the other Party's authorities, in accordance with the guidelines described in Annex VIII (Guidelines applicable to verifications); the costs of such verification shall be borne by the Party carrying it out; and b) receive information from the other Party concerning its control system and be informed of the results of the controls carried out within that system.

2. The Parties shall share the results and conclusions of the verifications carried out in the other Party's territory and shall make them public.

3. When the importing Party decides to carry out a verification visit to the exporting Party, said visit shall be notified to the other Party at least sixty working days before it is carried out, except in cases of urgency or if the Parties have agreed otherwise. Any modification to said visit shall be agreed upon by the Parties concerned.

Measures related to animal and plant health 1. The Parties shall recognise the concept of pest- or disease-free zones and zones of low pest or disease prevalence in accordance with the SPS Agreement, as well as the standards, guidelines or recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal Health (hereinafter, "the OIE") and the International Plant Protection Convention (hereinafter, "the IPPC"). The Subcommittee referred to in Article 156 of this chapter may define further details for the procedure for recognising such zones, taking into account the relevant standards, guidelines or recommendations of the SPS Agreement, the OIE and the IPPC. This procedure shall include situations related to outbreaks and re-infestations.

2. In determining pest- or disease-free zones and zones of low pest or disease prevalence, the Parties shall consider factors such as geographical location, ecosystems, epidemiological surveillance and the effectiveness of sanitary or phytosanitary controls in such zones.

3. The Parties shall establish close collaboration to determine pest- or disease-free zones and zones of low pest or disease prevalence, in order to gain confidence in the procedures followed by each Party for determining such zones.

4. In determining such zones, whether for the first time or after an outbreak of an animal disease or the re-introduction of a plant pest, the importing Party shall, in principle, base its own determination of the animal or plant health situation of the exporting Party or parts thereof on the information provided by the exporting Party in accordance with the relevant standards, guidelines or recommendations of the SPS Agreement, the OIE and the IPPC, and shall take into account the determination made by the exporting Party.

5. If the importing Party does not accept the above-mentioned determination made by the exporting Party, it shall explain the reasons and shall be ready to hold consultations.

6. The exporting Party shall provide the necessary evidence to objectively demonstrate to the importing Party that such zones are, and are likely to remain, pest- or disease-free zones, or zones of low pest or disease prevalence, respectively. For this purpose, reasonable access shall be provided to the importing Party that requests it for inspections, tests and other relevant procedures.

7. The Parties recognise the principle of compartmentalisation of the OIE and of pest-free production places and sites of the IPPC. They shall consider their future recommendations on the matter and the Subcommittee established in Article 156 of this chapter shall make recommendations accordingly.

Equivalence Through the Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Matters established in Article 156, the Parties may develop provisions on equivalence and shall make recommendations in accordance with the procedures established in the institutional provisions of this Agreement.

Transparency and exchange of information The Parties shall:

• a)seek to achieve transparency with respect to sanitary and phytosanitary measures applicable to trade; b) improve mutual understanding of each Party's sanitary and phytosanitary measures and their application; c) exchange information on matters related to the preparation and application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures that affect or may affect trade between the Parties, with the aim of minimising their negative trade effects; and d) communicate, at the request of a Party, the requirements that apply to the importation of specific products.

Notification and consultations 1. Each Party shall notify the other Party in writing, within three working days, of any serious or significant risk to the life or health of humans, animals or plants, including any food emergency.

2. Notifications shall be addressed to the contact points set out in Annex IX (Contact points and websites). "Written notification" means notification by mail, fax or electronic mail.

3. In the event that a Party has serious concerns regarding a risk to the life or health of humans, animals or plants in relation to products being traded, consultations shall be held, upon request, as soon as possible. Under such conditions, each Party shall endeavour to provide all necessary information to avoid disruptions to trade.

4. The consultations mentioned in paragraph 3 may be held by electronic mail, by video or audio conference, or by any other means mutually agreed by the Parties. The requesting Party shall be responsible for drafting the minutes of the consultation, which shall be submitted for formal approval by the Parties.

Emergency measures 1. In the event of a serious risk to the life or health of humans, animals or plants, the importing Party may adopt, without prior notification, the measures necessary for the protection of the life or health of humans, animals and plants. Regarding shipments in transit between the Parties, the importing Party shall consider the most appropriate and proportionate solution to avoid unnecessary disruptions to trade.

2. The Party adopting the measures shall inform the other Party as soon as possible and, in any event, no later than one business day after the adoption of the measure. The Parties may request any information relating to the sanitary and phytosanitary situation, as well as the measures adopted, and the Parties shall respond as soon as the requested information is available.

3. At the request of either Party and in accordance with the provisions of Article 152 of this Chapter, the Parties shall hold consultations on the situation within fifteen business days from the notification. Such consultations shall be held to avoid unnecessary disruptions to trade. The Parties may consider options to facilitate the implementation of or replace the measures.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance 1. The cooperation and technical assistance measures necessary for the implementation of this Chapter are set out in Article 62 of Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

2. The Parties shall establish, through the Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs, established by Article 156 of this Chapter, a work programme that includes the determination of cooperation and technical assistance needs to develop or strengthen the capacity of the Parties on matters of common interest related to human, animal, or plant health and food safety.

Special and Differential Treatment Any Republic of the CA Party may consult directly with the United Kingdom(*) when it identifies a specific problem related to a proposed measure of the United Kingdom(*) that may affect trade between them. For conducting such consultations, the decisions of the WTO SPS Committee, such as document G/SPS/33 and its amendments, may be used for guidance.

(*) (Thus its name replaced by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE")

Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs 1. The Parties establish a Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs in accordance with Article 348 and as set out in Annex XXI (Subcommittees).

2. The Subcommittee may address any matter related to the rights and obligations of this Chapter. In particular, it shall have the following responsibilities and functions:

• a)recommend the development of the procedures or provisions necessary for the implementation of this Chapter; b) monitor progress in the implementation of this Chapter; c) provide a forum for discussing problems arising from the application of specific sanitary or phytosanitary measures, with a view to achieving mutually acceptable alternatives; to this end, the Subcommittee shall be convened urgently, upon the request of one of the Parties, in order to hold consultations; d) conduct, as appropriate, the consultations set out in Article 155 of this Chapter relating to special and differential treatment; e) conduct, as appropriate, the consultations set out in Article 157 of this Chapter relating to the settlement of disputes arising under this Chapter; f) promote cooperation on animal welfare between the Parties; and g) any other matter instructed by the Association Committee.

3. At its first meeting, the Subcommittee shall agree on its internal rules of procedure for approval by the Association Committee.

Settlement of Disputes 1. When a Party considers that a measure of the other Party is, or could be, contrary to the obligations under this Chapter, it may request technical consultations within the framework of the Subcommittee established by Article 156. The competent authorities indicated in Annex VI (Competent Authorities) shall facilitate such consultations.

2. Unless the Parties to the dispute agree otherwise, when a dispute is the subject of consultations in the Subcommittee in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1, such consultations shall replace those provided for in Article 310 of Title X (Settlement of Disputes) of Part IV of this Agreement. Consultations in the Subcommittee shall be deemed concluded within thirty days from the date of submission of the request, unless the consulting Parties agree to continue them. These consultations may be held via conference call, videoconference, or any other means agreed upon by the Parties.

EXCEPTIONS RELATING TO GOODS

General Exceptions 1. Article XX of the GATT 1994, including its interpretative notes, is incorporated into this Agreement and forms an integral part thereof.

2. The Parties recognise that Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 may also apply to environmental measures necessary to protect human, animal, or plant life or health, and that Article XX(g) of the GATT 1994 applies to measures relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources, whether living or non-living.

3. The Parties recognise that, at the request of one of the Parties, and before adopting any of the measures provided for in Article XX(i) and (j) of the GATT 1994, the exporting Party wishing to take the measures shall provide the other Party with all relevant information. The Parties may agree on the means necessary to end the conditions requiring the measures. If no agreement is reached within thirty days, the exporting Party may apply the measures under this Article to the export of the relevant product. Where exceptional and critical circumstances requiring immediate action arise, making prior information or examination impossible, the Party intending to adopt measures may apply without delay the precautionary measures strictly necessary to address the situation and shall immediately inform the other Party thereof.

ESTABLISHMENT, TRADE IN SERVICES, AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Objective, Scope of Application, and Coverage 1. The Parties, reaffirming their commitments under the WTO Agreement, establish the provisions necessary for the progressive liberalisation of establishment and trade in services, as well as for cooperation on electronic commerce.

2. Nothing in this Title shall be construed to require the privatisation of public undertakings or the supply of services in the exercise of governmental authority, or to impose any obligation regarding public procurement.

3. The provisions of this Title shall not apply to subsidies granted by the Parties.

4. Consistent with the provisions of this Title, each Party retains the right to regulate and to introduce new regulations to achieve legitimate national policy objectives.

5. This Title shall not apply to measures affecting natural persons seeking access to the labour market of a Party, nor to measures regarding citizenship, residence, or employment on a permanent basis.

6. Nothing in this Title shall prevent a Party from applying measures to regulate the entry or temporary presence of natural persons in its territory, including those measures necessary to protect the integrity of its borders and to ensure the orderly movement of natural persons across them, provided that such measures are not applied in a manner that would nullify or impair the benefits accruing to any Party under the terms of a specific commitment8.

8 The sole fact of requiring a visa for natural persons of a certain country and not for those of others shall not be regarded as nullifying or impairing benefits under a specific commitment.

Definitions For the purposes of this Title:

• a)"measure" means any measure by a Party, whether in the form of a law, regulation, rule, procedure, decision, administrative provision, or any other form; b) "measures adopted or maintained by a Party" means measures adopted by:
• i)central, regional, or local governments and authorities; and ii) non-governmental bodies in the exercise of powers delegated to them by central, regional, or local governments and authorities; c) "natural person of a Party" means a national of one of the Member States of the European Union or of a Republic of the CA Party in accordance with their respective legislation; d) "juridical person" means any legal entity duly constituted or otherwise organised under applicable law, whether for profit or not, and whether privately or publicly owned, including any corporation, trust, partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, or association; e) "juridical person of the United Kingdom(*)" or "juridical person of a Republic of the CA Party" means a juridical person constituted in accordance with the laws of a Member State of the European Union or of a Republic of the CA Party which, respectively, has its registered office, central administration, or principal place of business in the territory of the United Kingdom(*) or in the territory of a Republic of the CA Party, respectively; should the juridical person have only its registered office or central administration in the territory of the United Kingdom(*) or in the territory of a Republic of the CA Party, respectively, it shall not be considered a juridical person of the United Kingdom(*) or a juridical person of a Republic of the CA Party, respectively, unless it engages in substantive business operations in the territory of a Member State of the European Union or in the territory of a Republic of the CA Party, respectively9; and 9 In accordance with its notification of the EC Treaty to the WTO (doc. WT/REG39/1), the EU understands that the concept, enshrined in Article 54 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), of "effective and continuous link" with the economy of a Member State is equivalent to the concept of "substantive business operations" provided for in Article V, paragraph 6, of the GATS.

(Note from Sinalevi: Through paragraph 12) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the footnote of subparagraph e) above is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement[LZE1] ) (*) (Thus its name replaced by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") f) notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, shipping companies established outside the United Kingdom(*) or the Republics of the CA Party and controlled by nationals of a Member State of the European Union or of a Republic of the CA Party, respectively, shall also benefit from the provisions of this Agreement if their vessels are registered, in accordance with their respective legislation, in that Member State of the European Union or in a Republic of the CA Party and fly the flag of a Member State of the European Union or of a Republic of the CA Party.

(*) (Thus its name replaced by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") [LZE1]

Cooperation on Establishment, Trade in Services, and Electronic Commerce The Parties agree that it is in their own interest to promote mutual cooperation and technical assistance initiatives on issues related to establishment, trade in services, and electronic commerce. In this regard, the Parties have identified a series of cooperation activities set out in Article 56 of Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

ESTABLISHMENT

Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter:

• a)"branch of a juridical person of a Party" means a commercial presence without legal personality, having the appearance of permanency, such as the extension of a parent body, having a management and materially equipped to conduct business transactions with third parties, so that the latter, although aware that there will if necessary be a legal link with the parent body, whose head office is abroad, do not have to deal directly with such parent body but may conduct transactions at the commercial presence constituting the extension; b) "economic activity" means the activities committed in Annex X (Lists of Commitments on Establishment). "Economic activity" does not include activities carried out in the exercise of governmental authority, for example, activities not carried out on a commercial basis nor in competition with one or more economic operators; c) "establishment":
• i)the constitution, acquisition, or maintenance of a juridical person10; or 10 It is understood that the words "constitution" and "acquisition" of a juridical person include a capital participation in a juridical person with the object of establishing or maintaining lasting economic links.
• ii)the creation or maintenance of a branch or a representative office, in the territory of a Party for the purpose of performing an economic activity; d) "investor of a Party" means any natural or juridical person of a Party that seeks to, or does, perform an economic activity by creating an establishment; and e) "subsidiary of a juridical person of a Party" means a juridical person which is effectively controlled by another juridical person of that Party11.

11 A juridical person is controlled by another juridical person if the latter has the power to appoint a majority of its directors or otherwise legally direct its operations.

Coverage This Chapter applies to measures adopted by the Parties affecting establishment12 in all economic activities, as defined in Article 162, with the exception of:

12 The protection of investments, other than the treatment resulting from Article 165, and the investor-State dispute settlement procedures, are not covered by this chapter.

• a)mining, manufacturing, and processing of nuclear materials; b) the production of or trade in arms, munitions, and war material; c) audiovisual services; d) national maritime cabotage and inland waterway transport13; and 13 Without prejudice to the scope of activities that may be considered cabotage under the applicable national legislation, national cabotage under this Chapter covers the transport of passengers or goods between a port or point located in a Republic of the CA Party or in a Member State of the European Union and another port or point located in the same Republic of the CA Party or in the same Member State of the European Union, including its continental shelf, as well as traffic originating and terminating in the same port or point located in a Republic of the CA Party or in a Member State of the European Union.
• e)domestic and international air transport services, whether scheduled or non-scheduled, and services directly related to the exercise of traffic rights, other than:
• i)aircraft repair and maintenance services during which the aircraft is withdrawn from service; ii) the selling and marketing of air transport services; iii) computer reservation system (CRS) services; and iv) other auxiliary services facilitating the operations of air carriers, as listed in Annex X (Lists of Commitments on Establishment).

Market Access 1. With respect to market access through establishment, each Party shall accord to the establishments and investors of the other Party treatment no less favourable than that provided for in accordance with the terms, limitations, and conditions agreed and specified in the specific commitments set out in Annex X (Lists of Commitments on Establishment).

2. In sectors where market access commitments are undertaken, the measures which a Party shall not maintain or adopt, either on the basis of a regional subdivision or of its entire territory, unless otherwise specified in Annex X, are defined as follows:

• a)limitations on the number of establishments, whether in the form of numerical quotas, monopolies, exclusive rights, or through the requirement of an economic needs test; b) limitations on the total value of transactions or assets in the form of numerical quotas or through the requirement of an economic needs test; c) limitations on the total number of operations or on the total quantity of output, expressed in terms of designated numerical units, in the form of quotas or through the requirement of an economic needs test14; 14 Subparagraphs 2(a), (b) and (c) do not cover measures taken to limit the production of an agricultural product.
• d)limitations on the participation of foreign capital expressed as a maximum percentage limit on foreign shareholding or as the total value of individual or aggregate foreign investment; and e) measures which restrict or prescribe specific types of establishment (subsidiary, branch, representative office)15 or joint ventures through which an investor of the other Party may perform an economic activity.

15 Each Party may require that, in the case of incorporation under its own legislation, investors must adopt a specific legal form. To the extent that such requirement is applied in a non-discriminatory manner, it need not be specified in Annex X (Lists of Commitments on Establishment) for the Parties to maintain or adopt it.

National Treatment 1. In the sectors inscribed in Annex X (Lists of Commitments on Establishment), and subject to the conditions and qualifications set out therein, each Party shall accord to the establishments and investors of the other Party treatment no less favourable than that it accords to its own like establishments and investors.

2. A Party may meet the requirement of paragraph 1 by according to the establishments and investors of the other Party treatment that is formally identical or formally different from that it accords to its own like establishments and investors.

3. Formally identical or formally different treatment shall be considered to be less favourable if it modifies the conditions of competition in favour of the establishments or investors of the Party compared to like establishments and investors of the other Party.

4. The specific commitments assumed under this Article shall not be construed to require any Party to compensate for any inherent competitive disadvantages that result from the foreign character of the relevant investors.

Lists of Commitments The sectors committed by each of the Parties in accordance with this Chapter and, through reservations, the limitations, conditions, and qualifications on market access and national treatment applicable to the establishments and investors of the other Party in those sectors are set out in the lists of commitments included in Annex X (Lists of Commitments on Establishment).

Other Agreements Nothing in this Title shall limit the rights of investors of the Parties to benefit from any more favourable treatment provided for in any existing or future international agreement relating to investment, to which a Member State of the European Union and a Republic of the CA Party are Parties. No provision of this Agreement shall be subject, directly or indirectly, to any investor-State dispute settlement procedures established in such agreements.

Review The Parties undertake to review the legal framework and the investment environment, as well as the flow of investment between them, in accordance with their commitments under international agreements, no later than three years after the entry into force of this Agreement and at regular intervals thereafter.

CROSS-BORDER SUPPLY OF SERVICES

Scope and Definitions 1. This Chapter applies to measures adopted by the Parties affecting the cross-border supply of all service sectors, with the exception of:

• a)audiovisual services; b) national maritime cabotage and inland waterway transport16; and 16 Without prejudice to the scope of activities that may be considered cabotage under the applicable national legislation, national cabotage under this Chapter shall cover the transport of passengers or goods between a port or point located in a Republic of the CA Party or in a Member State of the European Union and another port or point located in the same Republic of the CA Party or in the same Member State of the European Union, including its continental shelf, as well as traffic originating and terminating in the same port or point located in a Republic of the CA Party or in a Member State of the European Union.
• c)domestic and international air transport services, whether scheduled or non-scheduled, and services directly related to the exercise of traffic rights, other than:
• i)aircraft repair and maintenance services during which the aircraft is withdrawn from service; ii) the selling and marketing of air transport services; iii) computer reservation system (CRS) services; iv) other auxiliary services facilitating the operations of air carriers, as listed in Annex XI (Lists of Commitments on Cross-Border Supply of Services).

2. For the purposes of this Chapter:

• a)"cross-border supply of services" means the supply of a service:
• i)from the territory of a Party into the territory of the other Party (mode 1); ii) in the territory of a Party to the service consumer of the other Party (mode 2); b) "services" means any service in any sector except services supplied in the exercise of governmental authority; "a service supplied in the exercise of governmental authority" means any service which is supplied neither on a commercial basis, nor in competition with one or more service suppliers; c) "service supplier of a Party" means any natural or juridical person of a Party that seeks to supply or supplies a service; and d) "supply of a service" includes the production, distribution, marketing, sale, and delivery of a service.

Market Access 1. With respect to market access through the modes of supply defined in Article 169, paragraph 2(a), each Party shall accord to the services and service suppliers of the other Party treatment no less favourable than that provided for, in accordance with the terms, limitations, and conditions agreed and specified in the specific commitments set out in Annex XI (Lists of Commitments on Cross-Border Supply of Services).

2. In sectors where market access commitments are undertaken, the measures which a Party shall not maintain or adopt, either on the basis of a regional subdivision or of its entire territory, unless otherwise specified in Annex XI, are defined as follows:

• a)limitations on the number of service suppliers, whether in the form of numerical quotas, monopolies, exclusive service suppliers, or through the requirement of an economic needs test; b) limitations on the total value of service transactions or assets in the form of numerical quotas or through the requirement of an economic needs test; and c) limitations on the total number of service operations or on the total quantity of service output, expressed in terms of designated numerical units, in the form of quotas or through the requirement of an economic needs test17.

17 Subparagraph 2(c) does not cover measures of a Party which limit inputs for the supply of services.

National Treatment 1. In the sectors inscribed in Annex XI (Lists of Commitments on Cross-Border Supply of Services), subject to the conditions and qualifications set out therein, each Party shall accord to the services and service suppliers of the other Party, with respect to all measures affecting the cross-border supply of services, treatment no less favourable than that it accords to its own like services and service suppliers.

2. A Party may meet the requirement of paragraph 1 by according to the services and service suppliers of the other Party treatment that is formally identical or formally different from that it accords to its own like services and service suppliers.

3. Formally identical or formally different treatment shall be considered to be less favourable if it modifies the conditions of competition in favour of the services or service suppliers of the Party compared to like services or service suppliers of the other Party.

4. The specific commitments assumed under this Article shall not be construed to require any Party to compensate for any inherent competitive disadvantages that result from the foreign character of the relevant services or service suppliers.

Lists of Commitments The sectors committed by each of the Parties in accordance with this Chapter, and through reservations, the limitations, conditions, and qualifications on market access and national treatment applicable to the services and service suppliers of the other Party in those sectors are set out in the lists of commitments included in Annex XI (Lists of Commitments on Cross-Border Supply of Services).

TEMPORARY PRESENCE OF NATURAL PERSONS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

Scope and Definitions 1. This chapter applies to measures by the Parties regarding the entry and temporary stay in their territories of key personnel, graduate trainees, business services sellers, contractual service suppliers, and independent professionals, pursuant to Article 159(5) of this Title.

2. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a) "key personnel" means natural persons employed by a juridical person of a Party other than a non-profit organization and who are responsible for the setting-up or the control, management, and operation of an establishment; "key personnel" comprises "business visitors" responsible for setting up an establishment and "intra-corporate transferees":

(i) "business visitors" means natural persons holding a senior position and responsible for setting up an establishment. They do not engage in direct transactions with the general public and do not receive remuneration from a source located in the host Party; (ii) "intra-corporate transferees" means natural persons who have been employed by a juridical person or have been associated with it for at least one year and who are temporarily transferred to an establishment in the territory of the other Party. The natural person concerned must belong to one of the following categories:

"Managers":

Persons holding a senior position in a juridical person, who primarily direct the management of the establishment and receive general supervision or direction principally from the board of directors or shareholders of the business or their equivalent, including:

- directing the establishment or a department or subdivision thereof; - supervising and controlling the work of other supervisory, professional, or managerial employees; - having personal authority to hire and fire or recommend hiring, firing, or other personnel actions.

"Specialists":

Persons working within a juridical person who possess uncommon knowledge essential to the establishment's production, research equipment, techniques, or management. In assessing such knowledge, account shall be taken not only of knowledge specific to the establishment, but also of whether the person has a high-level qualification regarding a type of work or trade requiring specific technical knowledge, including membership in a recognized profession; (b) "graduate trainees" means natural persons who have been employed by a juridical person of a Party for at least one year, hold a university degree, and are temporarily transferred to an establishment of the juridical person in the territory of the other Party for career development purposes or to obtain training in business techniques or methods18; 18 The receiving establishment may be required to submit, for prior approval, a training programme covering the duration of the stay and demonstrating that the purpose is training.

(c) "business services sellers" means natural persons who are representatives of a service supplier of a Party seeking temporary entry into the territory of the other Party to negotiate the sale of services or to enter into agreements to sell services on behalf of that service supplier. They do not engage in making direct sales to the general public and do not receive remuneration from a source located in the host Party; (d) "contractual service suppliers" means natural persons employed by a juridical person of a Party that has no establishment in the territory of the other Party and that has concluded a bona fide contract (other than through an agency as defined by CPC 872)19 to supply services with a final consumer located in the latter Party, requiring the temporary presence of its employees in that Party to fulfil the contract to supply services; 19 CPC means the Central Product Classification as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov, 1991.

(e) "independent professionals" means natural persons engaged in the supply of a service, established as self-employed in the territory of a Party, who have no establishment in the territory of the other Party and who have concluded a bona fide contract (other than through an agency as defined by CPC 872) to supply services to a final consumer located in the latter Party, requiring their temporary presence in that Party to fulfil the contract to supply services20; (f) "qualifications" means diplomas, certificates, or other evidence (of formal qualification) issued by an authority designated pursuant to laws, regulations, or administrative provisions certifying that professional training has been successfully completed.

20 The service contract referred to in subparagraphs (d) and (e) shall comply with the laws, regulations, and requirements of the Party in which the contract is executed.

Key personnel and graduate trainees 1. For each sector liberalised in accordance with Chapter 2 of this Title and subject to any reservations listed in Annex X (Lists of commitments on establishment) or in Annex XII (Reservations on key personnel and graduate trainees of the United Kingdom(*)), the United Kingdom(*) shall allow investors of the Republics of the CA Party to employ in their establishments natural persons of the Republics of the CA Party, provided that such employees are key personnel or graduate trainees, as defined in Article 173. The entry and temporary stay of key personnel and graduate trainees shall be for a maximum period of three years in the case of intra-corporate transferees, ninety days in any twelve-month period in the case of business visitors, and one year in the case of graduate trainees.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") For each sector liberalised in accordance with Chapter 2 of this Title, unless otherwise specified in Annex XII, the measures which the United Kingdom(*) shall not maintain or adopt, whether on the basis of a regional subdivision or on the basis of its entire territory, are defined as limitations on the total number of natural persons that an investor may employ as key personnel and graduate trainees in a specific sector, in the form of numerical quotas, or the requirement of an economic needs test, and as discriminatory limitations.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") 2. For each sector listed in Annex XIII (Lists of commitments of the Republics of the CA Party on key personnel and graduate trainees) and subject to any reservations listed therein, the Republics of the CA Party shall allow investors of the United Kingdom(*) to employ in their establishment natural persons of the United Kingdom(*), provided that such employees are key personnel or graduate trainees, as defined in Article 173. The entry and temporary stay of key personnel and graduate trainees shall be for a maximum period of one year, renewable up to the maximum possible duration in accordance with the relevant provisions of the respective legislation of the Parties. The entry and temporary stay of business visitors shall be for a maximum period of up to ninety days in any twelve-month period.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") For each sector listed in Annex XIII and subject to any reservations and conditions set out therein, the measures which a Republic of the CA Party shall not maintain or adopt, whether on the basis of a regional subdivision or on the basis of its entire territory, are defined as limitations on the total number of natural persons that an investor may employ as key personnel and graduate trainees in a specific sector, in the form of numerical quotas, or the requirement of an economic needs test, and as discriminatory limitations.

Business services sellers 1. For each sector liberalised in accordance with Chapters 2 or 3 of this Title and subject to any reservations listed in Annex X (Lists of commitments on establishment) and Annex XI (Lists of commitments on cross-border supply of services), the United Kingdom(*) shall allow the entry and temporary stay of business services sellers of the Republics of the CA Party for a maximum period of ninety days within any twelve-month period.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") 2. For each sector listed in Annex XIV (Lists of commitments of the Republics of the CA Party on business services sellers) and subject to any reservations and conditions set out therein, the Republics of the CA Party shall allow the entry and temporary stay of business services sellers of the United Kingdom(*) for a maximum period of up to ninety days within any twelve-month period.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party")

Contractual service suppliers and independent professionals The Parties reaffirm their respective obligations under the GATS with respect to the entry and temporary stay of contractual service suppliers and independent professionals.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

Mutual recognition 1. Nothing in this Title shall prevent a Party from requiring that natural persons possess the necessary qualifications and/or professional experience specified in the territory where the service is supplied, for the sector of activity concerned.

2. The Parties shall encourage the relevant professional bodies or competent authorities, as applicable, in their respective territories to jointly develop and submit recommendations on mutual recognition to the Association Committee, in order for investors and service suppliers to meet, in whole or in part, the criteria applied by each Party for the authorization, licensing, operation, and certification of investors and service suppliers, and in particular of professional services.

3. Upon receipt of a recommendation pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Association Committee shall review it, within a reasonable period of time, with a view to determining whether it is consistent with this Title.

4. When it has been determined, in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraph 3, that a recommendation referred to in paragraph 2 is consistent with this Title and a sufficient level of correspondence exists between the relevant regulations of the Parties, they shall encourage their competent authorities to negotiate an agreement on mutual recognition of requirements, qualifications, licenses, and other regulations with a view to implementing that recommendation.

5. Any such agreement shall be consistent with the relevant provisions of the WTO Agreement and, in particular, with Article VII of the GATS.

Transparency and disclosure of confidential information 1. Each Party shall respond promptly to all specific requests for information from the other Party concerning any of its measures of general application or international agreements pertaining to or affecting this Title. Each Party shall also designate one or more inquiry points to provide, at the request of investors and service suppliers of the other Party, specific information on all such matters, by no later than the entry into force of this Agreement. The inquiry points need not be depositories of laws and regulations.

2. Nothing in Part IV of this Agreement shall be construed as requiring any Party to provide confidential information the disclosure of which could impede law enforcement, or otherwise be contrary to the public interest, or which could prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of particular enterprises, whether public or private.

Procedures 1. Where authorization is required for the supply of a service or for an establishment for which a specific commitment has been undertaken, the competent authorities of a Party, within a reasonable period of time after the submission of an application considered complete under domestic laws and regulations, shall inform the applicant of the decision concerning its application. At the request of the applicant, the competent authorities of the Party shall provide, without undue delay, information concerning the status of the application.

2. Each Party shall maintain or institute judicial, arbitral, or administrative tribunals or procedures which provide, at the request of an affected investor or service supplier, for the prompt review of administrative decisions affecting establishment, cross-border supply of services, or the temporary presence of natural persons for business purposes and, where justified, for appropriate remedies. Where such procedures are not independent of the body entrusted with the administrative decision concerned, the Parties shall ensure that the procedure provides for an objective and impartial review in fact.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Understanding on computer services 1. To the extent that trade in computer services is committed under the lists of commitments in accordance with Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title, the Parties subscribe to the understanding defined in the following paragraphs.

2. The United Nations classification used to describe computer and related services, CPC 8421, covers the basic functions used to provide all computer and related services: computer programs, defined as the sets of instructions required to make computers work and communicate (including their development and implementation), data processing and storage, and related services such as consultancy and training services for clients' staff. As a result of technological developments, these services are increasingly offered as a bundle or package of related services that can include some or all of these basic functions. For example, services such as web or domain hosting, data mining services, and grid computing each consist of a combination of basic computer services functions.

21 CPC means the Central Product Classification as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov, 1991.

3. Computer and related services, regardless of whether they are supplied via a network, including the Internet, include all services that provide:

(a) consulting, strategy, analysis, planning, specification, design, development, installation, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, updating, support, technical assistance, or management of or for computers or computer systems; or (b) computer programs, defined as the sets of instructions required to make computers work and communicate (in and among themselves), plus consulting, strategy, analysis, planning, specification, design, development, installation, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, updating, adaptation, maintenance, support, technical assistance, management, or use of or for computer programs; or (c) data processing, data storage, data hosting, or database services; or (d) maintenance and repair services for office machinery and equipment, including computers; and (e) training services for clients' staff, related to computer programs, computers, or computer systems, and not elsewhere classified.

4. Computer and related services enable the supply of other services (e.g., financial services) by both electronic and other means. However, there is an important distinction between enabling the service (e.g., web hosting, data processing, or application hosting) and the core content or service supplied electronically (e.g., financial services). In such cases, the core content or service is not covered by CPC 84.

COURIER SERVICES

Scope and definitions 1. This section establishes the principles of the regulatory framework for courier services committed under the lists of commitments in accordance with Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title.

2. For the purposes of this section and Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title, a "license" means an authorization, granted to an individual supplier by a competent authority, which may be required before commencing the supply of a given service.

Prevention of anti-competitive practices in the courier sector 1. The Parties shall introduce or maintain appropriate measures to prevent suppliers who, individually or together, have the ability to materially affect the terms of participation (with respect to price and supply) in the relevant market for courier services as a result of the use of their position in the market, from engaging in or continuing anti-competitive practices.

2. Each Party shall ensure that, where a Party's monopoly postal service supplier competes, directly or through an affiliated company, in the supply of express delivery services outside the scope of its monopoly rights, it does not infringe its obligations under this Title.

Licenses 1. Where a license is required, the following shall be made publicly available:

(a) all licensing criteria and the normal period of time required to reach a decision concerning a license application; and (b) the terms and conditions of licenses.

2. The reasons for the denial of a license shall be communicated to the applicant upon request.

A supplier affected by the decision shall be entitled to appeal that decision before an independent and competent body in accordance with the respective legislation. Such a procedure shall be transparent, non-discriminatory, and based on objective criteria.

Independence of the regulatory bodies Where Parties have regulatory bodies, such bodies shall be legally independent from, and not accountable to, any supplier of courier services. The decisions of the regulatory bodies and the procedures used by such bodies shall be impartial with respect to all market participants.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Definitions and scope 1. This section establishes the principles of the regulatory framework for public telecommunications services, other than broadcasting, committed in accordance with Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title, which include voice telephone services, packet-switched data transmission services, circuit-switched data transmission services, telex services, telegraph services, facsimile services, private leased circuit services, and mobile and personal communication services and systems22.

22 The Parties understand that these services are covered by this section to the extent that they are considered public telecommunications services in accordance with the applicable domestic legislation.

2. For the purposes of this Title:

(a) "telecommunications services" means all services consisting of the transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals through telecommunications networks, and does not include the economic activity consisting of the provision of content which requires telecommunications networks or services for its transport; (b) "public telecommunications services" or "telecommunications services available to the public" means any telecommunications service that a Party requires to be offered to the general public in accordance with its respective legislation; (c) "telecommunications regulatory authority" means the body or bodies responsible for any of the regulatory tasks assigned in accordance with the domestic legislation of each Party; (d) "essential telecommunications facilities" means facilities of a public telecommunications network or service that:

(i) are exclusively or predominantly supplied by a single supplier or by a limited number of suppliers; and (ii) cannot feasibly be substituted, economically or technically, in order to provide a service; (e) a "major supplier" in the telecommunications sector is a supplier of public telecommunications services that has the ability to materially affect the terms of participation (with respect to price and supply) in the relevant market for public telecommunications services as a result of controlling essential facilities or using its position in the market; and (f) "interconnection" means linking between suppliers providing public telecommunications networks or services in order to allow the users of one supplier to communicate with users of another supplier and to access services supplied by another supplier.

Regulatory authority 1. A telecommunications services regulatory authority shall be legally distinct and functionally independent from any supplier of telecommunications services.

2. Each Party shall endeavour to ensure that its regulatory authority has adequate resources to carry out its functions. The tasks of a regulatory authority shall be made public in a clear and easily accessible manner, in particular where those tasks are assigned to more than one body.

3. The decisions of the regulatory authority and the procedures used by such authority shall be impartial with respect to all market participants.

4. A supplier affected by the decision of a regulatory authority shall have the right, in accordance with the respective legislation, to appeal that decision before a competent body independent of the suppliers involved. Where the competent body is not judicial in character, it shall always give written reasons for its decisions, which shall also be subject to review by an impartial and independent judicial authority.

Decisions taken by such competent bodies shall be effectively enforced in accordance with applicable legal procedures. Pending the outcome of any such legal proceedings, the regulatory authority's decision shall stand, unless the competent body or applicable legislation determine otherwise.

Authorization to supply telecommunications services23 23 For the purposes of this section, the term authorization shall be understood to include licenses, concessions, permits, registrations, and any other authorizations that a Party may require to supply telecommunications services.

1. The supply of services shall be authorized, as far as possible, through simple procedures and, wherever applicable, through mere notification.

2. A specific license or authorization may be required to address issues of numbering and frequency allocation. The terms and conditions for such specific licenses or authorizations shall be made publicly available.

3. Where a license or authorization is required:

(a) all licensing or authorization criteria, as well as the reasonable period of time normally required to reach a decision concerning an application for a license or authorization, shall be made publicly available; (b) the reasons for the denial of an application for a license or authorization shall be communicated in writing upon the applicant's request; and (c) the applicant for a license or authorization may appeal before a competent body, in accordance with the respective legislation, in the event that an application for a license or authorization is unduly denied.

Competitive safeguards on major suppliers The Parties shall introduce or maintain appropriate measures for the purpose of preventing suppliers who, individually or collectively, are a major supplier, from engaging in or continuing to engage in anti-competitive practices. These anti-competitive practices shall include, in particular:

• a)engaging in anti-competitive cross-subsidization24; 24 Only for the United Kingdom(*) "or margin squeeze." (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it stated "EU Party") b) using information obtained from competitors with anti-competitive results; and c) not making available to other service suppliers, in a timely manner, technical information about essential facilities and commercially relevant information necessary to supply services.

Interconnection25 25 Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 do not apply with respect to commercial mobile service suppliers or with respect to rural telecommunications service suppliers. For greater certainty, no provision of this article shall be interpreted as preventing a Party from imposing the requirements established in this article on commercial mobile service suppliers.

1. Any supplier authorized to supply public telecommunications services shall have the right to negotiate interconnection with other suppliers of public telecommunications networks and services. Interconnection should, in principle, be agreed on the basis of commercial negotiation between the suppliers involved, without prejudice to the power of the regulatory authority to intervene in accordance with the respective legislation.

2. Suppliers that acquire information from another supplier during the process of negotiating interconnection agreements shall be obliged to use that information solely for the purpose for which it was supplied and shall respect, at all times, the confidentiality of information transmitted or stored.

3. Interconnection with a major supplier shall be ensured at any technically feasible point in the network. Such interconnection shall be supplied in accordance with the respective national legislation:

• a)under non-discriminatory terms, conditions (including technical standards and specifications) and rates, and with a quality no less favorable than that provided for its own similar services, for similar services of non-affiliated service suppliers, or for its subsidiaries or other affiliates; b) in a timely manner, under terms, conditions (including technical standards and specifications) and with cost-oriented rates that are transparent, reasonable, take into account economic feasibility, and are sufficiently unbundled so that the supplier need not pay for network components or facilities it does not need for the supply of the service; and c) upon request, at additional points in addition to the network termination points offered to the majority of users, subject to charges that reflect the cost of construction of the necessary additional facilities.

4. The procedures applicable to interconnection with a major supplier shall be made available to the public.

5. Major suppliers shall make available to the public their current interconnection agreements, or their reference interconnection offers, or both, in accordance with the respective legislation.

6. A service supplier requesting interconnection with a major supplier may, after a reasonable period that has been made publicly known, have recourse to an independent national body, which may be a regulatory authority referred to in Article 186, to resolve disputes regarding the appropriate terms, conditions, and rates for interconnection.

Scarce Resources Any procedure for the allocation and use of scarce resources, including frequencies, numbers, and rights of way, shall be carried out in an objective, timely, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. The current status of allocated frequency bands shall be made available to the public, but it is not necessary to identify in detail the frequencies assigned for specific official uses.

Universal Service 1. Each Party has the right to define the type of universal service obligations it wishes to establish or maintain.

2. Such obligations shall not be considered anti-competitive per se, provided they are administered in a transparent, objective, and non-discriminatory manner. Furthermore, the administration of such obligations shall be neutral with regard to competition and no more burdensome than necessary for the type of universal service defined by the Party.

3. All suppliers shall be eligible to ensure universal service. The designation shall be made through an efficient, transparent, and non-discriminatory mechanism, in accordance with the respective legislation.

4. The Parties shall ensure that:

• a)directories of all fixed-telephony subscribers are available to users in accordance with the respective legislation; and b) organizations supplying the services referred to in subparagraph a) apply the principle of non-discrimination to the treatment of information supplied by other organizations.

Confidentiality of Information Each Party, in accordance with its respective legislation, shall ensure the confidentiality of telecommunications and related traffic data, carried over a public telecommunications network and publicly available telecommunications services, without prejudice to the requirement that such measures not be applied in a manner that would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination, or a disguised restriction on trade in services.

Disputes between Suppliers In the event that a dispute arises between suppliers of telecommunications services or networks regarding rights and obligations arising from Articles 188 and 189, the relevant national regulatory authority or other relevant authority shall issue, upon request of any supplier and in accordance with the procedures established in their respective legislations, a binding decision to resolve the dispute within the shortest possible timeframe.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Scope of Application and Definitions 1. This section establishes the principles of the regulatory framework for all financial services committed in the lists of commitments, in accordance with Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title.

2. For the purposes of this chapter and Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title:

• a)"financial service" means any service of a financial nature offered by a financial service supplier of a Party. Financial services include the following activities:

A. Insurance and insurance-related services:

1. direct insurance (including co-insurance):

• a)life insurance; b) non-life insurance; 2. reinsurance and retrocession; 3. insurance intermediation activities, such as those of insurance brokers and agents; and 4. services auxiliary to insurance, such as consultancy, actuarial, risk assessment, and claim settlement services.

B. Banking and other financial services (excluding insurance):

1. acceptance of deposits and other repayable funds from the public; 2. lending of all types, including personal credit, mortgage credit, factoring, and financing of commercial transactions; 3. financial leasing services; 4. all payment and money transfer services, including credit and debit cards, travelers' cheques, and bankers' drafts; 5. guarantees and commitments; 6. trading for own account or for the account of customers, whether on an exchange, in an over-the-counter market, or otherwise, of the following:

• a)money market instruments (including cheques, bills, and certificates of deposit); b) foreign exchange; c) derivative products, including, but not exclusively, futures and options; d) exchange rate and interest rate instruments, for example, swaps and forward rate agreements; e) transferable securities; f) other negotiable instruments and financial assets, including bullion; 7. participation in issues of all kinds of securities, including underwriting and placement as agents (whether publicly or privately) and the supply of services related to such issues; 8. money broking; 9. asset management, such as cash or portfolio management, all forms of collective investment management, pension fund management, custodial and depository services, and fiduciary services; 10. settlement and clearing services for financial assets, including securities, derivative products, and other negotiable instruments; 11. supply and transfer of financial information, and financial data processing and related software by suppliers of other financial services; and 12. advisory, intermediation, and other auxiliary financial services in respect of any of the activities listed in points 1 to 11, including credit reference and analysis, investment and portfolio research and advice, and advice on acquisitions and on corporate restructuring and strategy; b) "financial service supplier" means any natural or juridical person of a Party that desires to supply or supplies financial services; the term "financial service supplier" does not include public entities; c) "public entity" means:
• i)a government, a central bank or a monetary authority of a Party, or an entity owned or controlled by a Party, that is principally engaged in carrying out governmental functions or activities for governmental purposes, excluding entities principally engaged in supplying financial services on commercial terms; or ii) a private entity that performs the functions normally performed by a central bank or monetary authority, while exercising those functions; d) "new financial service" means a financial service not supplied in the territory of the Party, but supplied in the territory of the other Party, and includes any new form of supply of a financial service or the sale of a financial product not sold in the territory of the Party.

Prudential Measures 1. Each Party may adopt or maintain measures for prudential reasons, such as:

• a)the protection of investors, depositors, financial market users, policyholders, policy claimants, or persons to whom a fiduciary duty is owed by a financial service supplier; b) the maintenance of the safety, soundness, integrity, or financial responsibility of financial service suppliers; and c) ensuring the integrity and stability of a Party's financial system.

2. Where these measures do not conform with the provisions of this chapter, they shall not be used as a means of evading the commitments or obligations contracted by the Parties under this chapter.

3. No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted as requiring a Party to disclose information relating to the affairs and accounts of individual customers, or any confidential or proprietary information in the possession of public entities.

Effectiveness and Transparency of Regulation 1. Each Party shall make its best efforts to provide in advance, to all interested persons, any measure of general application that the Party proposes to adopt so that such persons may formulate observations on the measure. Such measure shall be provided:

• a)by means of an official publication; or b) through some other written or electronic means.

2. Each Party shall make available to interested persons its requirements for completing applications related to the supply of financial services.

At the request of an applicant, the Party involved shall inform the applicant of the status of its application. If the Party affected requires additional information from the applicant, it shall notify the applicant without undue delay.

3. Each Party shall make its best efforts to implement and apply in its territory internationally accepted standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector, for the fight against money laundering or other assets, against the financing of terrorism, and against tax evasion or avoidance.

New Financial Services 1. A Party shall permit financial service suppliers of the other Party established in its territory to offer in that territory any new financial service within the scope of the financial subsectors and services committed in its lists of commitments and in accordance with the terms, limitations, conditions, and qualifications set out in those lists of commitments, provided that the introduction of such new financial service does not require a new law or the amendment of an existing law.

2. In accordance with paragraph 1, a Party may determine the juridical form through which the service is supplied and may require authorization for the supply of the financial service. Where such authorization is required, a decision shall be made within a reasonable timeframe, and the authorization may only be denied for prudential reasons.

Data Processing 1. Each Party shall permit a financial service supplier of the other Party to transfer information by electronic means or in another form, into or out of its territory, for data processing, when such processing is necessary in the ordinary course of business of the financial service supplier26.

26 For greater certainty, the obligation set out in this article shall not be considered a specific commitment under Article 194, paragraph 2, subparagraph (a).

2. Each Party shall adopt or maintain adequate safeguards for the protection of privacy, as well as fundamental rights and individual freedoms, in particular with respect to the transfer of personal data.

Specific Exceptions 1. No provision of this Title shall prevent a Party, including its public entities, from conducting or supplying exclusively in its territory activities or services that form part of a public retirement plan or a statutory social security system, except when those activities are carried out, as set out in the Party's national regulation, by financial service suppliers in competition with public entities or private institutions.

2. No provision of this Agreement applies to activities carried out by a central bank or monetary authority or by any other public entity in pursuit of monetary or exchange rate policies.

3. No provision of this Title shall prevent a Party, including its public entities, from conducting or supplying exclusively in its territory activities or services for the account, or with the guarantee, or using the financial resources, of the Party or its public entities.

MARITIME TRANSPORT SERVICES

Scope of Application, Definitions, and Principles 1. This section establishes the principles relating to international maritime transport services committed in the lists of commitments under Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title.

2. For the purposes of this section and Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title:

• a)"international maritime transport" covers door-to-door and multimodal transport operations, that is to say, the transport of goods through more than one mode of transport, including a maritime leg, under a single transport document, and to this effect includes the right of international maritime transport suppliers to contract directly with suppliers of other modes of transport27; 27 For greater certainty, the scope of application of this definition shall not imply the supply of a transport service. For the purposes of this definition, a single transport document shall be understood as a document that allows customers to conclude a single contract with a shipping company for a door-to-door transport operation.
• b)"cargo handling services" means the activities exercised by stevedoring companies, including terminal operators, but not including the direct activities of dockworkers when these workers are organized independently from the stevedoring companies or terminal operators; the activities covered include the organization and supervision of:
• i)the loading/unloading of cargo from a vessel; ii) the lashing/unlashing of cargo; iii) the reception/delivery and safekeeping of cargoes before shipment or after discharge; c) "customs clearance services" (alternatively "customs broker services") means the activities consisting in carrying out, on behalf of others, customs formalities relating to the import, export, or transport of cargo, whether such services are the principal activity of the service supplier or a usual complement to its principal activity; d) "container station and depot services" means the activities consisting in the storage of containers, whether in port areas or inland, with a view to their filling/emptying, repair, and availability for shipment; e) "maritime agency services" means the activities consisting in representing, as an agent, in a given geographical area, the commercial interests of one or more shipping lines or companies for the following purposes:
• i)marketing and sale of maritime transport services and related services, from quotation to invoicing, as well as issuance of bills of lading on behalf of the companies, acquisition and resale of the necessary related services, preparation of documentation, and supply of commercial information; ii) organization, on behalf of the companies, of the vessel's call or reception of cargoes, if necessary; f) "freight forwarding services" means the activity consisting in the organization and monitoring of cargo operations on behalf of consignors, through the acquisition of transport and related services, preparation of documentation, and supply of commercial information.

3. Considering the existing situation between the Parties in international maritime transport, each Party:

• a)shall effectively apply the principle of unrestricted access to international maritime markets and trade routes on a commercial and non-discriminatory basis; and b) shall grant to vessels flying the flag of the other Party, or operated by service suppliers of the other Party, treatment no less favorable than that granted to its own vessels regarding access to ports, use of infrastructure and auxiliary maritime services of the ports, as well as related tariffs and charges, customs facilities, and the assignment of berths and loading and unloading facilities28.

28 The provisions of this paragraph refer only to access to services but do not permit the supply of services.

4. When applying these principles, each Party:

• a)shall not introduce cargo-sharing arrangements in future bilateral agreements with third countries relating to maritime transport services, including bulk trade, liquid and dry, and liner trade, and shall terminate, within a reasonable timeframe, such cargo-sharing arrangements if they exist in previous bilateral agreements; and b) in accordance with the lists of commitments under Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Title, shall ensure that any existing or future measures adopted regarding international maritime transport services are non-discriminatory and do not constitute a disguised restriction on international maritime transport services.

5. Each Party shall permit international maritime service suppliers of the other Party to have an establishment in its territory in accordance with Article 165.

6. The Parties shall ensure that services supplied at ports are offered under non-discriminatory terms and conditions. The available services may include pilotage, towing, provisioning, fueling and watering, garbage collection and ballast waste disposal, port captain's services, navigation aids, shore-based operational services essential to shipping operations, including communications, water and electrical supply, emergency repair facilities, anchorage, berthing and berth services.

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

Objective and Principles 1. The Parties, recognizing that electronic commerce increases trade opportunities in many sectors, agree to promote the development of electronic commerce between them, in particular by cooperating on issues related to electronic commerce in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

2. The Parties recognize that the development of electronic commerce should be compatible with international data protection standards, with a view to ensuring the confidence of electronic commerce users.

3. The Parties agree not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions.

Regulatory Aspects of Electronic Commerce The Parties shall maintain a dialogue on regulatory issues related to electronic commerce, which shall include, among others, the following matters:

• a)the recognition of electronic signature certificates issued to the public and the facilitation of cross-border certification services; b) the treatment of unsolicited electronic commercial communications; c) the protection of consumers in the field of electronic commerce; and d) any other matter relevant to the development of electronic commerce.

EXCEPTIONS

General Exceptions 1. Provided that the measures are not applied in a manner that would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination between the Parties where like conditions prevail, or a disguised restriction on establishment or the cross-border supply of services, no provision of this Title shall be interpreted as preventing a Party from adopting or enforcing measures that are:

• a)necessary to protect public security or public morals or to maintain public order; b) necessary to protect human, animal, or plant life or health; c) relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources, if such measures are applied in conjunction with restrictions on national investors or on national suppliers or on the consumption of services; d) necessary for the protection of national treasures of artistic, historic, or archaeological value; e) necessary to secure compliance with laws or regulations that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Title, including those relating to:
• i)the prevention of misleading and fraudulent practices or the means to deal with the effects of a default on contracts; ii) the protection of the privacy of individuals in relation to the processing and dissemination of personal data, as well as the protection of the confidentiality of individual records and accounts; iii) security; f) inconsistent with Articles 165 and 171 of this Title, provided that the difference in treatment is aimed at ensuring the equitable or effective imposition or collection of direct taxes with respect to economic activities, investors, services, or service suppliers of the other Party29.

29 Measures that are aimed at ensuring the equitable or effective imposition or collection of direct taxes include measures adopted by a Party under its tax system that:

• a)apply to non-resident investors and service suppliers in recognition of the fact that the tax obligation of non-residents is determined with respect to taxable items whose source or location is in the territory of the Party; or b) apply to non-residents for the purpose of ensuring the imposition or collection of taxes in the territory of the Party; or c) apply to non-residents or to residents for the purpose of preventing tax avoidance or evasion, including compliance measures; or d) apply to consumers of services supplied in or from the territory of another Party for the purpose of ensuring the imposition or collection, with respect to such consumers, of taxes derived from sources located in the territory of the Party; or e) distinguish between investors and service suppliers subject to tax on taxable items in all countries, and other investors and service suppliers, in recognition of the difference in the nature of the tax base between them; or f) determine, allocate, or apportion income, profits, gains, losses, deductions, or credits of resident persons or branches, or between related persons or branches of the same person, for the purpose of safeguarding the Party's tax base.

The tax terms or concepts set out in subparagraph (f) of this provision and in this footnote are determined according to the tax definitions and concepts, or equivalent or similar definitions and concepts, under the national legislation of the Party adopting the measure.

2. The provisions of this Title and of the corresponding annexes on lists of commitments shall not apply to the respective social security systems of the Parties or to activities in the territory of each Party that are connected, even occasionally, with the exercise of official authority.

CURRENT PAYMENTS AND CAPITAL MOVEMENTS

Objective and Scope of Application 1. The Parties shall endeavor to liberalize current payments and capital movements between them, in accordance with the commitments assumed within the framework of international financial institutions and with due consideration to the monetary stability of each Party.

2. This Title applies to all current payments and capital movements between the Parties.

Current Account The Parties shall permit or authorize, as appropriate, any current account payments and transfers between the Parties, in freely convertible currency and in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund, in particular the provisions of Article VIII.

Capital Account With respect to transactions on the capital and financial account of the balance of payments, upon the entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall permit or guarantee, where applicable, the free movement of capital relating to direct investments made in juridical persons constituted in accordance with the legislation of the host country, and of investments and other transactions made in accordance with the provisions of Title III (Establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce)30 of Part IV of this Agreement, as well as the liquidation and repatriation of these investments and of any profits they have generated.

30 For greater certainty, the exceptions included in Part V of this Agreement, as well as the exceptions included in Title III (Establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce) of Part IV of this Agreement, shall also apply to this Title.

Safeguard Measures When, in exceptional circumstances, capital movements between the Parties cause, or threaten to cause, serious difficulties for the operation of the exchange rate policy or monetary policy in a Party, the affected Party may adopt safeguard measures with respect to capital movements for a period not exceeding one year. The application of safeguard measures may be prolonged through their formal reintroduction in the event of extreme exceptional circumstances and after the Parties have previously coordinated regarding the implementation of any proposed formal reintroduction31.

31 The reintroduction of safeguard measures shall not be subject to authorization between the Parties.

Final Provisions 1. With respect to this title, the Parties confirm the rights and obligations established by the International Monetary Fund or any other agreements between the Member States of the European Union and a Republic of the CA Party.

2. The Parties shall consult to facilitate the movement of capital between them in order to promote the objectives of this Agreement.

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT (CONTRATACIÓN PÚBLICA)

Introduction 1. The Parties recognize the contribution that transparent, competitive, and open procurement makes to sustainable economic development, and set as their objective the effective, reciprocal, and gradual opening of their respective procurement markets.

2. For the purposes of this title:

• a)"commercial goods and services" means goods and services of a type generally sold or offered for sale in the commercial market to, and usually purchased by, non-governmental buyers for non-governmental purposes; b) "conformity assessment procedure" (procedimiento de evaluación de la conformidad) means any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that the relevant requirements of technical regulations or standards are fulfilled; c) "construction service" (servicio de construcción) means a service that has as its objective the realization, by any means, of civil or construction works, based on Division 51 of the United Nations Provisional Central Product Classification; d) "electronic auction" (subasta electrónica) means an iterative process that involves the use of electronic means for the presentation by suppliers of new prices or new values for quantifiable non-price elements of the tender related to the evaluation criteria, or both, resulting in a ranking or re-ranking of tenders; e) "in writing" or "written" (por escrito or escrito) means any expression in words or figures that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated; it may include electronically transmitted and stored information; f) "restricted tendering" (licitación restringida) means a procurement method whereby a procuring entity contacts a supplier or suppliers of its choice; g) "supplier list" (lista de proveedores) means a list of suppliers that a procuring entity has determined satisfy the conditions for inclusion on that list and/or the formal requirements to be included on it, and that the procuring entity intends to use more than once; h) "measure" (medida) means any law, regulation, procedure, administrative guidance or practice of a procuring entity relating to a covered procurement; i) "notice of intended procurement" (aviso de contratación futura) means a notice published by a procuring entity inviting interested suppliers to submit a request for participation, a tender, or both, in accordance with the legislation of each Party; j) "compensatory condition" (condición compensatoria) means a condition or commitment that encourages local development or improves a Party's balance-of-payments accounts, such as the use of domestic content, the licensing of technology, investment, counter-trade, and similar actions or requirements; k) "open tendering" (licitación abierta) means a procurement method whereby all interested suppliers may submit a tender; l) "procuring entity" (entidad contratante) means an entity covered by a Party in sections A, B, or C of Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Annex XVI (Public Procurement); m) "qualified supplier" (proveedor cualificado) means a supplier that a procuring entity recognizes as fulfilling the conditions for participation; n) "selective tendering" (licitación selectiva) means a procurement method whereby a procuring entity invites only qualified or registered suppliers to tender; o) "services" (servicios) includes construction services, unless otherwise specified; and p) "technical specification" (especificación técnica) means a tendering requirement that:
• i)sets out the characteristics of goods or services to be procured, including quality, performance, safety, and dimensions, or the processes and methods for their production or provision; or ii) addresses terminology, symbols, packaging, marking, or labeling requirements, as they apply to a good or service.

Scope and Coverage 1. This title applies to any measure regarding a covered procurement. For the purposes of this title, covered procurement means procurement for governmental purposes:

• a)of goods, services, or any combination of both:
• i)as specified for each Party in the relevant sections of Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Annex XVI; and ii) not procured for commercial sale or resale, or for use in the production or supply of goods or services for commercial sale or resale; b) by any contractual means, including: purchase, lease, and rental or finance lease, with or without an option to buy; c) whose value equals or exceeds the relevant threshold specified for each Party in Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Annex XVI, at the time of publication of a notice in accordance with Article 213; d) by a procuring entity; and e) that is not otherwise excluded from coverage.

2. Except as otherwise provided, this title does not apply to:

• a)the acquisition or rental of land, buildings, or other real property or the rights thereto; b) non-contractual agreements or any form of assistance that a Party provides, including cooperative agreements, grants, loans, equity infusions, guarantees, and fiscal incentives, governmental supply of goods and services to state, regional, or local government entities; c) the procurement or acquisition of fiscal agency or depository services, liquidation and management services for regulated financial institutions, or services related to the sale, redemption, and distribution of public debt, including loans and government bonds, notes, and other securities; d) public employment contracts and employment-related measures; e) procurement conducted:
• i)for the specific purpose of providing international aid, including development aid; ii) in accordance with a particular procedure or condition of an international agreement relating to the stationing of troops or the joint implementation by the signatory countries of a project; iii) in accordance with a particular procedure or condition of an international organization, or funded by international grants, loans, or other assistance, where the applicable procedure or condition is inconsistent with this title; f) purchases made under exceptionally advantageous conditions that only occur for a very short term, such as extraordinary disposals by companies that are not normally suppliers or the disposal of assets of businesses in liquidation or receivership.

3. Each Party shall specify the following information in Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Annex XVI as indicated:

• a)in section A, the central government entities whose procurement is covered by this title; b) in section B, the sub-central government entities whose procurement is covered by this title; c) in section C, all other entities whose procurement is covered by this title; d) in section D, the services, other than construction services, covered by this title; e) in section E, the construction services covered by this title; and f) in section F, any General Notes.

4. Where a Party's domestic legislation allows a covered procurement to be conducted on behalf of the procuring entity by other entities or persons, the provisions of this title shall apply equally.

5. a) No procuring entity may prepare, design, structure, or otherwise divide a procurement to circumvent the obligations of this title.

• b)Where a procurement may result in contracts awarded at the same time in the form of separate lots, the total estimated value of such lots shall be accounted for. If the aggregate value of the lots equals or exceeds a Party's thresholds set out in the relevant section, this title shall apply to the award of such lots, with the exception of those lots whose value is less than EUR 80,000.

6. Nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent a Party from adopting or maintaining measures relating to goods or services of persons with disabilities, philanthropic institutions, or prison labor, or measures necessary to protect public morals, safety, or order, human, animal, or plant life or health, including environmental measures, and intellectual property.

The Republics of the CA Party may adopt, develop, maintain, or implement measures to promote procurement policy opportunities or programs for the development of their minorities and their MSMEs, including preferential rules, such as:

• a)identification of MSMEs registered as state suppliers; b) establishment of tie-breaking criteria to award a contract to national MSMEs that, participating individually or in a consortium, have submitted a tender of equal ranking to other suppliers.

7. Nothing in this title shall prevent a Party from developing new procurement policies, procedures, or contractual modalities, provided they are not inconsistent with this title.

General Principles 1. With respect to any measure and any covered procurement, each Party, including its procuring entities, shall accord to the goods and services of the other Party, and to the suppliers of another Party offering goods and services of any Party, treatment no less favorable than that which the Party, including its procuring entities, accords to domestic goods, services, and suppliers.

2. With respect to any measure relating to a covered procurement, no Party, including its procuring entities, shall:

• a)treat a locally established supplier less favorably than any other locally established supplier on the basis of the degree of foreign affiliation or ownership; nor b) discriminate against a locally established supplier on the basis that the goods or services offered by that supplier for a particular procurement are goods or services of the other Party.

3. Any supplier or service provider of the United Kingdom(*) established in a Republic of the CA Party shall receive in all other Republics of the CA Party treatment no less favorable than that which the latter accords to its own suppliers of goods or service providers with respect to any measure relating to a covered procurement.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") Any supplier of goods or service provider of a Republic of the CA Party established in any Member State of the European Union shall receive, in all other Member States of the European Union, treatment no less favorable than that which the latter accords to its own suppliers of goods or service providers with respect to any measure relating to a covered procurement.

The Parties shall not introduce, for suppliers and service providers wishing to submit a tender in a covered procurement, new local establishment or registration requirements that could constitute a competitive disadvantage for suppliers and service providers of the other Party. Existing requirements shall be subject to review within ten years following the entry into force of this Agreement32.

32 For greater certainty, nothing in this Article shall affect trade in services covered by Title III (Establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce) and its annexes of lists of commitments on establishment, lists of commitments on cross-border supply of services, reservations of the United Kingdom(*) on key personnel and graduate trainees, lists of commitments of the Republics of the CA Party on business services sellers, and lists of commitments of the Republics of the CA Party on key personnel and graduate trainees.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") Use of Electronic Means 4. If a procuring entity conducts a covered procurement by electronic means:

• a)it shall ensure that the procurement is conducted using information technology systems and software, including those related to the authentication and encryption of information, that are generally available and interoperable with other generally available information technology systems and software; and b) it shall maintain mechanisms that ensure the integrity of requests for participation and tenders, including mechanisms related to time-receipt and that prevent inappropriate access.

Procurement Management 5. A procuring entity shall conduct covered procurement in a transparent and impartial manner, that avoids conflicts of interest, prevents corrupt practices, and is consistent with this title, using methods such as open tendering, selective tendering, and restricted tendering. Additionally, the Parties shall establish or maintain sanctions against such corrupt practices.

Rules of Origin 6. For the purposes of covered procurement, no Party shall apply rules of origin to goods or services imported from the other Party or supplied by the other Party that are different from the rules of origin that Party applies in the normal course of trade to imports or supplies of the same goods or services from the same Party.

Compensatory Conditions 7. Subject to the exceptions set out in this title or the corresponding annexes, no Party shall seek, take into account, impose, or enforce compensatory conditions.

Publication of Procurement Information 1. Each Party shall:

• a)promptly publish any law, regulation, judicial decision, or administrative ruling of general application, standard contract clauses required by laws or regulations and incorporated by reference in notices and tender documents, and procedures regarding covered procurement and any modifications thereof, in officially designated electronic or paper media that are widely disseminated and readily accessible to the public; b) provide, if any Party so requests, additional information on the application of such provisions; c) indicate in Appendix 2 (Media for Publication of Procurement Information) of Annex XVI, the electronic or paper medium in which each Party publishes the information described in subparagraph a); and d) indicate in Appendix 3 (Media for Publication of Notices) of Annex XVI the media in which the Party publishes the notices required by Article 213, Article 215, paragraph 4, and Article 223, paragraph 2.

2. The CA Party shall make all reasonable efforts to develop a single regional access point. The United Kingdom(*) shall provide technical and financial assistance to develop, establish, and maintain such a single access point. This cooperation is addressed in Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement. The implementation of this provision is subject to the materialization of the initiative on technical and financial assistance for the development, establishment, and maintenance of a single access point at the Central American level.

(*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 3. Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any modification to the Party's information set out in Appendix 2 (Media for Publication of Procurement Information) or Appendix 3 (Media for Publication of Notices) of Annex XVI.

Publication of Notices Notice of Intended Procurement 1. For each covered procurement, except in the circumstances described in Article 220, a procuring entity shall publish a notice of intended procurement in the appropriate media set out in Appendix 3 (Media for Publication of Notices) of Annex XVI. Each notice shall include the information set out in Appendix 4 (Notice of Intended Procurement) of Annex XVI. These notices shall be accessible by electronic means free of charge through a single access point at the regional level, when and where it exists.

Notice of Planned Procurement 2. Procuring entities are encouraged to publish annually, as early as possible, a notice of their future procurement plans (hereinafter referred to as "notice of planned procurement"). The notice shall include the subject matter of the procurement and the approximate date of publication of the notice of intended procurement or on which the procurement will take place.

3. A procuring entity may, if so provided in domestic legislation, use a notice of planned procurement as a notice of intended procurement provided it includes as much information from Appendix 4 (Notice of Intended Procurement) as is available and a statement that interested suppliers should express their interest in the procurement to the procuring entity.

Conditions for Participation 1. A procuring entity shall limit the conditions for participation in a procurement to those that are essential to ensure that the supplier has the legal, financial, commercial, and technical capacity to undertake the procurement in question.

2. In determining whether a supplier meets the conditions for participation, a procuring entity shall evaluate the financial, commercial, and technical abilities of the supplier on the basis of its business activities both inside and outside the territory of the Party of the procuring entity, and may not condition the participation of a supplier in a government procurement on that supplier having previously been awarded one or more contracts by a procuring entity of a Party or on the supplier having prior work experience in the territory of a Party.

3. In making such an assessment, the procuring entity shall base its evaluation on the conditions it has specified in advance in the notices or tender documents.

4. A procuring entity may exclude a supplier on grounds such as bankruptcy, false declarations, significant deficiencies in the performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a previous contract or contracts, judicial decisions concerning crimes or other judicial decisions regarding serious offenses, professional misconduct, non-payment of taxes, or similar reasons.

Each Party may adopt or maintain procedures to declare the ineligibility to participate in the Party's procurement, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, of suppliers whom the Party has determined to have engaged in fraudulent or illegal activities related to procurement. At the request of the other Party, a Party shall identify, to the extent possible, the suppliers determined to be ineligible under these procedures and, where appropriate, exchange information regarding these suppliers or the fraudulent or illegal activity.

5. The procuring entity may request that the tenderer indicate in its tender any part of the contract it intends to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors.

This indication shall be without prejudice to the principle of the economic operator's responsibility.

Supplier Qualification or Registration Selective Tendering 1. Where a procuring entity intends to use selective tendering:

• a)it shall include in the notice of intended procurement at least the information specified in paragraph 1 of Appendix 4 (Notice of Intended Procurement) of Annex XVI and invite suppliers to submit a request for participation; and b) it shall make available, at the start of the tendering period, at least the information specified in paragraph 2 of Appendix 4 (Notice of Intended Procurement) of Annex XVI to qualified or registered suppliers.

2. The procuring entity shall recognize as qualified suppliers any domestic supplier and any supplier of the other Party that meets the conditions for participation in a particular procurement, unless the procuring entity states, in the notice of intended procurement, any limitation on the number of suppliers that will be permitted to tender and the criteria for selecting that limited number of suppliers.

3. Where the tender documents are not made publicly available from the date of publication of the notice referred to in paragraph 1, the procuring entity shall ensure that those documents are made available at the same time to all the qualified suppliers selected in accordance with paragraph 2.

Supplier Lists 4. A procuring entity may maintain a supplier list, provided that an invitation for interested suppliers to apply for inclusion on the list is published annually and, where published by electronic means, it is made available continuously in the appropriate medium set out in Appendix 3 (Media for Publication of Notices) of Annex XVI. Such notice shall include the information set out in Appendix 5 (Notice Inviting Interested Suppliers to Apply for Inclusion on a Supplier List) of Annex XVI.

5. Notwithstanding paragraph 4, where a supplier list is valid for three years or less, the procuring entity may publish the notice referred to in that paragraph only once, at the beginning of the validity period of the list, provided that the notice states the period of validity and that no further notices are published.

6. A procuring entity shall allow suppliers to apply at any time for inclusion on a supplier list and shall include on the list, within a reasonably short time, all suppliers that meet the relevant requirements.

7. A procuring entity may, if the Party's legislation so allows, use an invitation to suppliers to apply for inclusion on a supplier list as a notice of intended procurement, provided that:

• a)the notice is published in accordance with paragraph 4 and includes the information required in Appendix 5 (Notice Inviting Interested Suppliers to Apply for Inclusion on a Supplier List), as well as as much information as is available of the information required in Appendix 4 (Notice of Intended Procurement) of Annex XVI, and contains a statement that it constitutes a notice of intended procurement; b) the procuring entity promptly provides to suppliers that have expressed an interest to the entity in a particular procurement, sufficient information to permit them to assess their interest in the procurement, including all the remaining information required in Appendix 4 (Notice of Intended Procurement) of Annex XVI, to the extent such information is available; and c) a supplier that has applied for inclusion on a supplier list in accordance with paragraph 6 may be allowed to tender in a given procurement if the procuring entity has sufficient time to examine whether it meets the conditions for participation.

8. A procuring entity shall promptly communicate to any supplier that submits a request for participation or inclusion on a supplier list its decision regarding the request.

9. Where a procuring entity rejects a supplier's request for qualification or inclusion on a supplier list, ceases to recognize a supplier as qualified, or removes a supplier from a supplier list, it shall inform the supplier and, at the supplier's request, promptly provide it with a written explanation of the reasons for its decision.

10. The Parties shall indicate, in Section F (General Notes) of Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Annex XVI, the entities that will use supplier lists.

Technical Specifications 1. A procuring entity shall not prepare, adopt, or apply a technical specification or prescribe a conformity assessment procedure with the purpose or effect of creating unnecessary obstacles to international trade.

2. Where applicable, in setting the technical specifications for the goods or services being tendered, the procuring entity shall:

• a)set out the technical specifications in terms of performance and functional requirements, rather than descriptive or design characteristics; and b) base the technical specifications on international standards, where such exist; otherwise, on national technical regulations, recognized national standards, or building codes.

3. Where descriptive or design characteristics are used in the technical specifications, the procuring entity shall indicate, where appropriate, that it will consider tenders of equivalent goods or services that demonstrably fulfil the procurement requirements by including terms such as "or equivalent" in the tender documents.

4. A procuring entity shall not set out technical specifications that require or refer to a particular trademark or trade name, patent, copyright, design, type, specific origin, producer, or supplier, unless there is no other way to describe the procurement requirements with sufficient precision or intelligibility, and provided that in such cases, the entity includes terms such as "or equivalent" in the tender documents.

5. A contracting entity shall not solicit or accept, in a manner that may have the effect of precluding competition, advice for the preparation or adoption of any technical specification for a specific procurement, from a person that may have a commercial interest in the procurement.

6. For greater certainty, this article is not intended to prevent a contracting entity from preparing, adopting, or applying technical specifications to promote the conservation of natural resources or protect the environment.

Procurement Documents 1. A contracting entity shall provide suppliers with procurement documents that include all the information necessary to permit suppliers to submit adequate tenders.

Unless already provided in the notice of intended procurement, such documentation shall include a complete description of the items set out in Appendix 8 (Procurement Documents) of Anexo XVI.

2. The contracting entity shall promptly provide, upon request, the procurement documents to any supplier participating in the public procurement, and shall reply to any reasonable request for relevant information made by a supplier participating in the public procurement, provided that such information does not give that supplier an advantage over its competitors in the procurement and the request was submitted within the relevant time limits.

3. When, in the course of a procurement, a contracting entity modifies the criteria or requirements set out in the notice of intended procurement, or in the procurement documents provided to suppliers, it shall transmit such modifications in writing:

• a)to all suppliers participating at the time the information is amended, if known, and in all other cases in the same manner as the original information; and b) in adequate time to allow such suppliers to modify and re-submit amended tenders, as appropriate.

Time Limits A contracting entity shall, in accordance with its own reasonable needs, provide sufficient time for suppliers to prepare and submit requests for participation and responsive tenders, taking into account factors such as the nature and complexity of the procurement, the extent of anticipated subcontracting, and the time for transmitting tenders from foreign or domestic points when electronic means are not used. Such time periods, including any extension of the time limits, shall be the same for all interested or participating suppliers.

The applicable time limits are set out in Appendix 6 (Time Limits) of Anexo XVI.

Negotiations 1. Each Party may provide for its contracting entities to conduct procurements through a negotiation procedure, in the following cases:

• a)in the context of procurements in which such intention was indicated in the notice of intended procurement; or b) when, as a result of the evaluation, it is determined that no tender is obviously the most advantageous in terms of the specific evaluation criteria defined in the notices or procurement documents.

2. A contracting entity:

• a)shall ensure that any elimination of suppliers participating in negotiations is carried out in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the notices or procurement documents; and b) when negotiations are concluded, shall establish a common deadline for the remaining suppliers to submit any new or revised tenders.

Use of Restricted Tendering or Other Equivalent Procurement Procedures 1. Provided that the procurement procedures are not used as a means to avoid competition or to protect domestic suppliers, a contracting entity may award contracts by direct contracting (contratación directa) or other equivalent procurement procedures under the following circumstances:

• a)when:
• i)no tenders were submitted, or no supplier requested to participate; ii) no tenders that conform to the essential requirements of the procurement documents were submitted; iii) no supplier satisfies the conditions for participation; or iv) the submitted tenders were collusive; provided that the requirements of the procurement documents are not substantially modified; b) in the case of works of art, or for reasons related to the protection of exclusive intellectual property rights, such as patents or copyrights, or proprietary information, or where there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, the goods or services can only be supplied by a particular supplier and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists; c) for additional deliveries by the original supplier of goods or services that were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of supplier for such additional goods or services:
• i)cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, software, services, or installations procured under the initial procurement; and ii) would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs to the contracting entity; d) for goods purchased on a commodity market; e) when a contracting entity procures a prototype or a first product or service that is developed at its request in the course of a specific original research, experimentation, study, or development contract. Once such contracts have been fulfilled, subsequent procurement contracts for the goods or services shall be subject to this Title; f) in the case of additional construction services not included in the original contract but falling within the objectives of the original procurement documentation and which, due to unforeseen circumstances, are necessary to complete the construction services described. However, the total value of contracts awarded for such additional construction services shall not exceed fifty percent of the amount of the original contract; g) if strictly necessary when, for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting entity, the goods or services cannot be obtained in time using an open tendering procedure, and the use of such a procedure would result in serious injury to the contracting entity, the contracting entity's program responsibilities, or the Party; h) when a contract is awarded to the winner of a design contest, provided that the contest was organized in a manner consistent with the principles of this Title and the participants were judged by an independent jury to award a design contract to the winner; or i) in the cases established by each Party in Section F (General Notes) of Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Anexo XVI.

2. The contracting entity shall maintain records or prepare written reports providing the specific justification for any contract awarded in accordance with paragraph 1.

Electronic Auctions When a contracting entity intends to conduct a covered procurement using an electronic auction, it shall provide each participant, before commencing the electronic auction, with:

• a)the automatic evaluation method, including the mathematical formula, based on the evaluation criteria set out in the procurement documents, that will be used in the automatic ranking or re-ranking during the auction; b) the results of an initial evaluation of the elements of its tender where the contract is to be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender; and c) any other relevant information relating to the conduct of the auction.

Treatment of Tenders and Award of Contracts 1. A contracting entity shall receive, open, and treat all tenders in accordance with procedures that guarantee the fairness and impartiality of the procurement process, as well as the confidentiality of tenders.

2. To be considered for award, a tender shall be in writing and shall, at the time of opening, comply with the essential requirements set out in the procurement documents and, where applicable, in the notices, and be submitted by a supplier that satisfies the conditions for participation.

3. Unless a contracting entity determines that it is not in the public interest to award a contract, it shall award the contract to the supplier that the entity has determined is capable of fulfilling the terms of the contract and that, solely on the basis of the evaluation criteria specified in the notices and procurement documents, has submitted the most advantageous tender or, where price is the sole criterion, the lowest price.

4. When a contracting entity receives a tender with a price that is abnormally lower than the prices of other tenders submitted, it may verify whether the supplier satisfies the conditions for participation and is capable of fulfilling the terms of the contract.

Transparency of Procurement Information 1. A contracting entity shall promptly inform participating suppliers of its contract award decisions and, upon request, shall do so in writing. Subject to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 224, the contracting entity shall provide any unsuccessful supplier, upon request, with an explanation of the reasons why the entity did not select its tender and the relative advantages of the successful supplier's tender.

2. After the award of each contract covered by this Title, the contracting entity shall publish, as soon as possible, in accordance with the time limits established in each Party's legislation, a notice in the appropriate written or electronic medium listed in Appendix 3 (Means for Publication of Notices) of Anexo XVI. Where only an electronic medium is used, the information shall remain available for a reasonable period of time. The notice shall include at least the information set out in Appendix 7 (Award Notices) of Anexo XVI.

Disclosure of Information 1. Each Party shall provide promptly, at the request of the other Party, all relevant information concerning the award of a covered procurement, in order to determine whether the procurement was conducted in accordance with the rules of this Title. In cases where the disclosure of such information could prejudice competition in future procurements, the Party receiving the information shall not disclose it to any supplier, except after consulting with and in accordance with the Party that supplied the information.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, no Party, including its contracting entities, shall provide any supplier with information that might prejudice fair competition between suppliers.

3. Nothing in this Title shall be construed to require a Party, including its contracting entities, authorities, and review bodies, to disclose confidential information where such disclosure would impede law enforcement, might prejudice fair competition between suppliers, might prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of particular persons, including the protection of intellectual property, or would be contrary to the public interest.

Domestic Review Procedures 1. Each Party shall establish or maintain timely, effective, transparent, and non-discriminatory administrative or judicial review procedures through which a supplier may bring a challenge, with respect to the obligations of a Party and its entities under this Title, that may arise in the context of a covered procurement in which the supplier has or has had an interest. The procedural rules applicable to all challenges shall be in writing and made generally available.

2. Each Party may provide in its domestic legislation that, in the event a supplier submits a complaint regarding a covered procurement, it shall encourage its contracting entity and the supplier to seek resolution of the complaint through consultations. The contracting entity shall accord impartial and timely consideration to any such complaint in a manner that is not prejudicial to the supplier's participation in ongoing or future procurement or its right to seek corrective measures under the administrative or judicial review procedure.

3. Each supplier shall be allowed a sufficient period of time to prepare and submit a challenge, which in no case shall be less than ten days from the time when the supplier knew or reasonably should have known the basis for the challenge.

4. Each Party shall establish or designate at least one impartial administrative or judicial authority that is independent of its contracting entities to receive and review challenges by suppliers arising in the context of a covered procurement.

5. Where a review body other than the authority referred to in paragraph 4 initially reviews a challenge, the Party shall ensure that the supplier may appeal the initial decision to an impartial administrative or judicial authority that is independent of the contracting entity whose procurement is the subject of the challenge. A review body that is not a court shall either be subject to judicial review or offer procedural guarantees that provide that:

• a)the contracting entity shall respond in writing to the challenge and shall disclose all relevant documents to the review body; b) the participants in the proceedings (hereinafter, "the participants") shall have the right to be heard before the review body makes a decision on the challenge; c) the participants shall have the right to be represented and accompanied; d) the participants shall have access to all proceedings; and e) decisions or recommendations relating to challenges by suppliers shall be provided within a reasonable time, in writing, with an explanation of the basis for each decision or recommendation.

6. Each Party shall adopt or maintain procedures that provide for:

• a)urgent interim measures to afford the supplier an opportunity to participate in the procurement. Such interim measures may result in suspension of the procurement process. The procedures may provide that, when deciding whether to apply such measures, account may be taken of overriding adverse consequences for affected interests, including the public interest. Justifiable grounds for not acting shall be provided in writing; and b) corrective action or compensation for loss or damages suffered, in accordance with each Party's legislation, in cases where a review authority has determined that there has been a breach or a failure, in accordance with paragraph 1.

Modifications and Rectifications to Coverage 1. The United Kingdom(*) shall carry out modifications and rectifications of coverage through bilateral negotiations with each Republic of the CA Party concerned. Conversely, each Republic of the CA Party shall carry out modifications and rectifications of coverage through bilateral negotiations with the United Kingdom(*).

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") When a Party intends to modify its procurement coverage under this Title, the Party shall:

• a)notify the other Party or Parties concerned in writing; and b) include in its notification a proposal for appropriate compensatory adjustments to the other Party to maintain a level of coverage comparable to that existing prior to the modification.

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1(b), a Party need not provide compensatory adjustments when:

• a)the modification in question is a change of a minor nature or a rectification of a purely formal nature; or b) the proposed modification covers an entity over which the Party has effectively eliminated its control or influence.

The Parties may make minor changes or rectifications of a purely formal nature to their coverage under this Title, in accordance with the provisions of Title XIII (Specific Tasks in Trade Matters of the Bodies Established Under This Agreement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

3. If the United Kingdom(*) or the Republic of the CA Party concerned do not agree that:

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") a) the adjustment proposed under paragraph 1(b) is adequate to maintain a comparable level of mutually agreed coverage; b) the proposed modification is a change of a minor nature or a rectification under paragraph 2(a); or c) the proposed modification covers an entity over which the Party has effectively eliminated its control or influence under paragraph 2(b), it shall object in writing within thirty days following receipt of the notification referred to in paragraph 1 or be deemed to have agreed to the proposed adjustment or modification, including for the purposes of Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

4. When the Parties concerned have agreed to the proposed modification, rectification, or minor change, including when no objection has been made within a thirty-day period in accordance with paragraph 3, the modifications shall be made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6.

5. The United Kingdom(*) and each Republic of the CA Party may, at any time, engage in bilateral negotiations related to the expansion of the market access that they grant to each other under this Title, in accordance with the relevant institutional or procedural arrangements established in this Agreement.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") 6. The Association Council shall modify the relevant parts of Sections A, B, or C of Appendix 1 (Coverage) of Anexo XVI to reflect any modification agreed by the Parties, technical rectification, or minor change.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Public Procurement The Parties agree that it is in their common interest to promote mutual cooperation and technical assistance initiatives on public procurement matters. In this regard, the Parties have identified a number of cooperation activities set out in Article 58 of Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES

Objectives The objectives of this Title are:

• a)to ensure adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights in the territories of the Parties, taking into account the economic situation and the social or cultural needs of each Party; b) to promote and encourage the transfer of technology between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*) in order to enable the establishment of a sound and viable technological base in the Republics of the CA Party; and c) to promote technical and financial cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights between the United Kingdom and the Republics of the CA Party(*).

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "ambas regiones")

Nature and Scope of Obligations 1. The Parties shall ensure adequate and effective implementation of the international intellectual property agreements to which they are party, including the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (hereinafter, the "TRIPS Agreement"). The provisions of this Title shall complement and specify the rights and obligations between the Parties under the TRIPS Agreement and other international agreements on intellectual property.

2. Intellectual property and public health:

• a)the Parties recognise the importance of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health adopted on 14 November 2001 by the WTO Ministerial Conference. In interpreting and implementing the rights and obligations under this Title, the Parties shall ensure consistency with that Declaration; b) the Parties shall contribute to the implementation and respect of the Decision of the WTO General Council of 30 August 2003 on the Implementation of Paragraph 6 of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, as well as the Protocol Amending the TRIPS Agreement, done at Geneva on 6 December 2005.

3. a) For the purposes of this Agreement, intellectual property rights encompass copyright, including copyright in computer programs and databases, and related rights; rights related to patents; trademarks; trade names; industrial designs; layout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits; geographical indications, including designations of origin; plant varieties; and the protection of undisclosed information; b) for the purposes of this Agreement, regarding unfair competition, protection shall be granted in accordance with Article 10bis of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (Stockholm Act, 1967) (hereinafter, the "Paris Convention").

4. The Parties recognise the sovereign right of States over their natural resources and access to their genetic resources, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (1992). Nothing in this Title shall prevent the Parties from adopting or maintaining measures to promote the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources, in accordance with that Convention.

5. The Parties recognise the importance of respecting, preserving, and maintaining the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.

Most-Favoured-Nation and National Treatment In accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of the TRIPS Agreement and subject to the exceptions provided for therein, each Party shall accord to the nationals of the other Party:

• a)treatment no less favourable than that it accords to its own nationals with regard to the protection of intellectual property; and b) any advantage, favour, privilege, or immunity granted by it to the nationals of any other country with regard to the protection of intellectual property.

Transfer of Technology 1. The Parties agree to exchange views and information on their practices and policies affecting the transfer of technology, both within their respective regions and with third countries, with the aim of creating measures to facilitate information flows, business partnerships, licensing, and subcontracting. Particular attention shall be paid to the conditions necessary to create an appropriate environment to facilitate the transfer of technology between the Parties, including, among others, aspects such as human capital development and the legal framework.

2. The Parties recognise the importance of education and vocational training for the transfer of technology, which can be achieved through academic, professional, and/or business exchange programmes aimed at the transmission of knowledge between the Parties33.

33 The United Kingdom(*) shall promote that academic exchanges take the form of scholarships and that professional and business exchanges take the form of internships in European Union organisations, strengthening of MSMEs, development of innovative industries, and creation of professional clinics so that the knowledge acquired can be applied in the Central American region.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously indicated as "Parte UE") 3. The Parties shall adopt measures, as appropriate, to prevent or control licensing practices or conditions pertaining to intellectual property rights that may adversely affect the international transfer of technology and that constitute an abuse of intellectual property rights by right holders or an abuse of obvious information asymmetries in the negotiation of licences.

4. The Parties recognise the importance of creating mechanisms that strengthen and promote investment in the Republics of the CA Party, especially in innovative and high-technology sectors. The United Kingdom(*) shall use its best efforts to offer institutions and companies in its territory incentives aimed at promoting and favouring the transfer of technology to institutions and companies of the Republics of the CA Party, in such a way as to allow them to establish a viable technological platform.

(*) (Thus its name was substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it stated "EU Party") 5. The actions described to achieve the objectives established in this article are developed in Article 55 of Title VI (Economic and Commercial Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

Exhaustion The Parties shall be free to establish their own regime for the exhaustion of intellectual property rights, subject to the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

STANDARDS CONCERNING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS

Protection Granted The Parties shall comply with:

• a)the International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations (Rome, 1961) (hereinafter the "Rome Convention"); b) the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (1886, last amended in 1979) (hereinafter the "Berne Convention"); CENTR-AM/EU/en 296 c) the World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty (Geneva, 1996) (hereinafter the "WCT"); and d) the World Intellectual Property Organization Performances and Phonograms Treaty (Geneva, 1996) (hereinafter the "WPPT").

Term of Copyright The Parties agree that, for calculating the term of protection of copyright, the provisions set out in Articles 7 and 7bis of the Berne Convention shall apply to the protection of literary and artistic works, provided that the minimum term of the duration of the conditions of protection defined in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Article 7 of the Berne Convention shall be seventy years.

Term of Related Rights The Parties agree that, for calculating the term of protection of the rights of performers, producers of phonograms and broadcasting organizations, the provisions set out in Article 14 of the Rome Convention shall apply, provided that the minimum term of the duration of the conditions of protection defined in Article 14 of the Rome Convention shall be fifty years.

Collective Management of Rights The Parties recognise the importance of the performance of collecting societies and the establishment of agreements between them, for the purpose of mutually fostering easier access and delivery of content between the territories of the Parties, as well as achieving a high level of development in the execution of their tasks.

Broadcasting and Communication to the Public34 34 A Party may maintain reservations formulated under the Rome Convention and the WPPT in relation to the rights conferred in this article, and this shall not be understood as a breach of this provision.

1. For the purposes of this provision, communication to the public of a performance or a phonogram means the transmission to the public by any medium, other than broadcasting, of sounds of a performance or the sounds or representations of sounds fixed in a phonogram. For the purposes of this article, "communication to the public" includes making the sounds or representations of sounds fixed in a phonogram audible to the public.

2. In accordance with their national legislation, the Parties shall grant performers the exclusive right to authorise or prohibit the broadcasting and communication to the public of their performances, except where the performance is itself already a broadcast performance or is made from a fixation.

3. Performers and producers of phonograms shall enjoy the right to a single equitable remuneration for the direct or indirect use of phonograms published for commercial purposes for broadcasting or for any communication to the public. In the absence of agreement between performers and producers of phonograms, the Parties may establish the conditions under which such remuneration shall be shared between both categories of right holders.

4. The Parties shall grant broadcasting organizations the exclusive right to authorise or prohibit the rebroadcasting of their broadcasts by wireless means, as well as the communication to the public of their television broadcasts when these are made in places accessible to the public upon payment of an entrance fee.

5. The Parties may establish in their domestic legislation limitations or exceptions to the rights set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 only in certain special cases which do not conflict with a normal exploitation of the subject matter and do not unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the right holders.

TRADEMARKS

International Agreements The European Union and the Republics of the CA Party shall make all reasonable efforts to:

• a)ratify or accede to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid, 1989); and b) comply with the Trademark Law Treaty (Geneva, 1994).

Registration Procedure The United Kingdom(*) and the Republics of the CA Party shall establish a system for the registration of trademarks in which each final decision taken by the relevant trademark administration is duly reasoned in writing. Thus, the reasons for refusing to register a trademark shall be communicated in writing to the applicant, who shall have the opportunity to challenge that refusal and to appeal any final refusal before the courts. The United Kingdom(*) and the Republics of the CA Party shall also introduce the possibility of opposing trademark applications. Such opposition proceedings shall be adversarial.

(*) (Thus its name was substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it stated "EU Party")

Well-Known Trademarks Article 6bis of the Paris Convention shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to goods or services which are not identical or similar to those identified by a well-known trademark, provided that use of that trademark in relation to those goods or services indicates a connection between those goods or services and the owner of the trademark, and provided that such use is likely to damage the interests of the owner of the trademark. For greater certainty, the Parties may also apply this protection to unregistered well-known trademarks.

Exceptions to the Rights Conferred by a Trademark The Parties may provide limited exceptions to the rights conferred by a trademark, such as fair use of descriptive terms. Such exceptions shall take into account the legitimate interests of the owner of the registered trademark and of third parties.

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

General Provisions 1. The following provisions shall apply to the recognition and protection of geographical indications which are originating in the territory of the Parties.

2. For the purposes of this Agreement, geographical indications are indications which identify a product as originating in the territory of a Party, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.

Scope of Application and Coverage 1. The Parties reaffirm the rights and obligations set out in Part II, Section 3, of the TRIPS Agreement.

2. The geographical indications of a Party to be protected by the other Party shall only be subject to this article if they are recognised and declared as such in their countries of origin.

Protection System 1. The Parties shall maintain in their legislation systems for the protection of geographical indications (Thus the preceding paragraph was amended by subsection 13) subparagraph a) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") 2. The legislation of the Parties shall contain elements such as:

• a)a register listing the geographical indications protected in their respective territories; b) an administrative process allowing verification that the geographical indications identify a product as originating in a territory, region, or locality of one of the Parties, where a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of the product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin; c) a requirement that a registered name corresponds to a specific product or products for which a product specification is envisaged, which may only be amended by the corresponding administrative process; d) control provisions applicable to the production of the product or products; e) a right for any operator established in the area and who submits to the control system to use the protected name provided the product complies with the corresponding specifications; f) a procedure, including the publication of the application, which allows the legitimate interests of prior users of the names to be taken into account, regardless of whether or not such names are protected under a form of intellectual property.

Established Geographical Indications The geographical indications listed in Annex XVII shall be processed in accordance with the applicable protection procedures of the United Kingdom, once the corresponding application for protection has been submitted.

(Thus amended by subsection 13) subparagraph b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019")

Protection Granted 1. The geographical indications listed in Annex XVIII (Protected Geographical Indications), as well as those added pursuant to Article 247, shall be protected, as a minimum, against:

• a)the use of any means in the designation or presentation of the product that indicates or suggests that the product in question originates in a geographical area other than the true place of origin, in a manner that misleads the public as to the geographical origin of the product; b) the use of a protected geographical indication for the same products not originating in the place designated by the geographical indication in question, even when the true origin of the product is indicated or the geographical indication is used in translation or accompanied by expressions such as "style", "type", "imitation", "like" or similar; c) any other practice that misleads the consumer as to the true origin of the product or any other use that constitutes an act of unfair competition within the meaning of Article 10bis of the Paris Convention.

2. A geographical indication that has been granted protection in one of the Parties, in accordance with Annex XVIII, shall not be deemed to have become generic in that Party of registration, provided that it is protected as a geographical indication in the Party of origin.

(Thus the preceding paragraph was amended by subsection 13) subparagraph c) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") 3. Where a geographical indication contains a name that is considered generic in one Party, the use of that generic name on the appropriate product in that Party shall not be considered contrary to this article.

4. For geographical indications other than wines and spirits, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to require a Party to prevent continued and similar use of a particular geographical indication of another Party in connection with goods or services, by any of its nationals or domiciliaries who have used that geographical indication in good faith and continuously for those same goods or services, or related ones, in the territory of that Party, before the date on which Part IV of the EU-Central America Agreement was applied.

(Thus the preceding paragraph was amended by subsection 13) subparagraph d) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019")

Addition of New Geographical Indications 1. The Parties agree on the possibility of adding additional geographical indications for wines, spirits, agricultural products and foodstuffs to be protected on the basis of the provisions and procedures established in this Title, as applicable.

Such geographical indications, after successful examination by the national authority, shall be included in Annex XVIII (Protected Geographical Indications) in accordance with the relevant rules and procedures for the Association Council.

(Thus the preceding paragraph was amended by subsection 13) subparagraph f) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") 2. The date of application for protection shall be the date of transmission of the petition to the other Party to protect a geographical indication, provided the formal requirements of such applications are met.

Relationship between Geographical Indications and Trademarks 1. The legislation of the Parties shall ensure that an application for registration of a trademark that corresponds to any of the situations listed in Article 246 for similar products36 shall be refused when said application for registration is filed after the date of application for registration of the geographical indication in the territory concerned37.

36 For the purposes of this article, the Republics of the CA Party consider that the term "similar product" may be understood as "identical or confusingly similar".

37 For the United Kingdom(*), the date of application for protection shall be the date of entry into force of this Agreement for the names listed in Annex XVII.

(Note from Sinalevi: By means of subsection 13) subparagraph f) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to state that the preceding footnote is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) (*) (Thus its name was substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it stated "EU Party") 2. Similarly, the Parties may, in accordance with their national or regional legislation, establish the circumstances for refusing the protection of geographical indications, including the possibility of not granting protection to a geographical indication when, in light of a well-known or reputed trademark, its protection may mislead consumers as to the true identity of the product.

3. The Parties shall maintain legal means for any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest to request the cancellation or invalidation of a trademark or a geographical indication, providing grounds for their request.

Right to Use Geographical Indications Once a geographical indication is protected under this Agreement in a Party other than the Party of origin, the use of the protected name shall not be subject to any registration of users in that Party.

Dispute Settlement No Party shall have any recourse to challenge the final decision of a competent national or regional authority regarding the registration or protection of a geographical indication under Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement. Any claim against the protection of a geographical indication shall be brought before the available judicial instances established in accordance with the national or regional legislation of each Party.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS

International Agreements The European Union and the Republics of the CA Party shall make all reasonable efforts to accede to the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (Geneva Act, 1999).

Requirements for Protection 1. The Parties shall provide protection for industrial designs created independently that are new38 or original.

38 Where the legislation of a Party so provides, the individual character of said industrial design may also be required.

2. An industrial design shall be considered new when it differs significantly from known designs or combinations of known design features.

3. Such protection shall be granted through registration and shall confer exclusive rights on their holders in accordance with the provisions of this article. Each Party may provide that unregistered industrial designs made available to the public shall confer exclusive rights, but only if the contested use results from copying the protected design.

(Note from Sinalevi: By means of subsection 13) subparagraph g) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it is established that for the purposes of Article 252, and to avoid doubt, in the United Kingdom an "unregistered industrial design" is one that is protected by Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 of 12 December 2001 on Community designs.)

Exceptions 1. The Parties may provide limited exceptions to the protection of industrial designs, provided that such exceptions do not unreasonably conflict with the normal exploitation of protected industrial designs and do not unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the owner of the protected design, taking into account the legitimate interests of third parties.

2. The protection of industrial designs shall not extend to designs dictated essentially by technical or functional considerations.

3. An industrial design shall not confer rights when it is contrary to public order or morality.

Rights Conferred 1. The owner of a protected industrial design shall have the right to prevent third parties not having the owner’s consent from making, selling or importing articles bearing or embodying the protected design when such acts are undertaken for commercial purposes.

2. Additionally, the Parties shall ensure effective protection for industrial designs to prevent acts that unjustifiably prejudice the normal exploitation of the design or that are not compatible with fair trade practices, consistent with the provisions of Article 10bis of the Paris Convention.

Term of Protection 1. The duration of protection available in the United Kingdom(*) and in the Republics of the CA Party shall be at least ten years. Each Party may provide that the right holder may have the term of protection renewed for one or more periods of five years each, up to the maximum term of protection established in the legislation of each Party.

(*) (Thus its name was substituted by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously it stated "EU Party") 2. Where a Party provides protection for unregistered industrial designs, the duration of such protection shall be at least three years.

Invalidity or Refusal of Registration 1. The registration of an industrial design may only be refused or declared invalid for compelling and significant reasons which, subject to the national legislation of each Party, may include:

• a)if the industrial design does not conform to the definition of Article 252, paragraph 1; b) if, by virtue of a judicial decision, the holder of the industrial design is not entitled to it; c) if the industrial design conflicts with a prior design which has been made available to the public after the date of filing of the application or, if priority is claimed, the priority date of the design, and which has been protected from a date prior to the said date by means of a registered design or an application for a design; d) if a distinctive sign is used in a subsequent industrial design and the legislation of the relevant Party governing that sign confers on the right holder of the sign the right to prohibit such use; e) if the industrial design constitutes an unauthorised use of a work protected by the copyright legislation of the relevant Party; f) if the industrial design constitutes an improper use of any of the items listed in Article 6ter of the Paris Convention, or of badges, emblems, and armorial bearings other than those covered by said Article 6ter and which are of particular public interest in a Party; g) if the disclosure of the industrial design is contrary to public order or morality.

2. A Party may provide, as an alternative to invalidity, that an industrial design subject to the grounds set out in paragraph 1 may have limitations imposed on its use.

Relationship with Copyright An industrial design protected by an industrial design right, registered in a Party in accordance with this Section, may also be eligible for protection under the copyright legislation of that Party from the date on which the design was created or fixed in any medium.

PATENTS

International Agreements 1. The Parties shall comply with the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure (1977, amended in 1980).

2. The United Kingdom shall make all reasonable efforts to comply with the Patent Law Treaty (Geneva, 2000), and the Republics of the CA Party shall make reasonable efforts to ratify or accede to said Treaty.

PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION (OBTENCIONES VEGETALES)

Plant Variety Protection (Obtenciones Vegetales) 1. The Parties shall grant protection for plant varieties (obtenciones vegetales), either through patents, or through an effective sui generis system, or through a combination thereof.

2. The Parties understand that there is no contradiction between the protection of plant varieties (obtenciones vegetales) and a Party's ability to protect and conserve its genetic resources.

3. The Parties shall have the right to establish exceptions to the exclusive rights granted to plant breeders to allow farmers to save, use, and exchange protected seeds or propagating material.

ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

General Obligations 1. The Parties reaffirm their rights and commitments under the TRIPS Agreement and, in particular, its Part III, and shall establish the following complementary measures, procedures, and remedies necessary to ensure the enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Such measures, procedures, and remedies shall be fair, proportionate, and equitable, and shall not be unnecessarily complex or costly, nor shall they entail unreasonable time-limits or unwarranted delays39.

39 For the purposes of Articles 260 to 272, the notion of "intellectual property rights" shall cover at least the following rights: copyright, including copyright in computer programs and databases, and related rights; rights related to patents; trademarks; industrial designs; layout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits; geographical indications; plant variety protection (obtenciones vegetales); and trade names, insofar as these are protected as exclusive rights in the relevant national legislation.

2. Such measures and remedies shall also be effective and dissuasive, and shall be applied in such a manner as to avoid the creation of barriers to legitimate trade and to provide for safeguards against their abuse.

Entitled Applicants The Parties shall recognize as persons entitled to apply for the application of the measures, procedures, and remedies referred to in this section and in Part III of the TRIPS Agreement:

• a)the holders of intellectual property rights in accordance with the provisions of the applicable legislation; and b) federations and associations, as well as exclusive licensees and other duly authorized licensees, to the extent permitted by and in accordance with the provisions of the applicable legislation. The term "licensee" shall include the licensee of one or more of the exclusive intellectual property rights encompassed by a given intellectual property.

Evidence Where a right holder presents reasonably available evidence to support its claims that its intellectual property right has been infringed on a commercial scale and to substantiate its claims specifies relevant evidence that lies under the control of the opposing party, the Parties shall adopt such measures as are necessary to enable the competent judicial authorities to order, upon application by a party, where appropriate and if provided for by applicable legislation, that the opposing party produce such evidence, subject to the protection of confidential information.

Measures for the Protection of Evidence Upon application by a party that has presented reasonably available evidence to support its claims that its intellectual property right has been or will be infringed, the judicial authorities shall be empowered to order prompt and effective provisional measures to protect relevant evidence in respect of the alleged infringement, respecting the protection of confidential information. Such measures may include the detailed description, with or without the taking of samples, or the physical seizure of the infringing goods and, where appropriate, of the materials and implements used in the production and/or distribution of such goods and the documents related thereto. These measures may be adopted, where necessary, without the other party being heard, in particular where any delay is likely to cause irreparable harm to the right holder or where there is a demonstrable risk of evidence being destroyed.

Right of Information The Parties may provide that, unless it would be disproportionate to the seriousness of the infringement, the judicial authorities may order the infringer to inform the right holder of the identity of third persons involved in the production and distribution of the infringing goods or services, and of their channels of distribution.

Provisional and Precautionary Measures 1. Each Party shall provide that its judicial authorities have the authority to order provisional and precautionary measures and to carry them out expeditiously to prevent imminent infringements of intellectual property rights or to prohibit the continuation of alleged infringements. Such measures may be ordered at the request of the right holder, inaudita altera parte or after hearing the defendant, in accordance with the rules of judicial procedure of each Party.

2. Each Party shall ensure that its judicial authorities are empowered to require the applicant to present reasonably available evidence in order to establish to their satisfaction, with a sufficient degree of certainty, that the applicant's right is being infringed or that such infringement is imminent, and to order the applicant to provide a reasonable security or equivalent surety sufficient to protect the defendant and to prevent abuse, as well as so as not to unreasonably deter recourse to such procedures.

Corrective Measures 1. Each Party shall ensure that:

• a)its judicial authorities are empowered to order, at the applicant's request, and without prejudice to any damages due to the right holder by reason of the infringement, the destruction of goods that have been found to be pirated or counterfeit, or other appropriate measure to definitively remove those goods from the channels of commerce; b) its judicial authorities are empowered to order, in appropriate cases, that materials and implements principally used in the manufacture or creation of such pirated or counterfeit goods be destroyed without compensation of any sort or, in exceptional circumstances, disposed of outside the channels of commerce in such a manner as to minimize the risk of further infringements. In considering requests for such corrective measures, the judicial authorities of the Party may take into account, inter alia, the seriousness of the infringement, as well as the interests of third parties holding rights in rem, possessory rights, or a contractual or secured interest.

2. Each Party may provide that charitable donations of counterfeit trademark goods and goods infringing copyright and related rights, if permitted by national legislation, shall not be ordered by the judicial authorities without the authorization of the right holder or that such goods may be donated for charitable purposes only under certain conditions that may be established in accordance with national legislation. In no case shall the simple removal of the unlawfully affixed trademark be sufficient to permit the release of the goods into the channels of commerce, except in cases established in national legislation and other international obligations.

3. In considering requests for corrective measures, the Parties may grant their judicial authorities the authority to take into account, inter alia, the seriousness of the infringement, as well as the interests of third parties holding rights in rem, possessory rights, or a contractual or secured interest.

4. The judicial authorities shall order that these measures be carried out at the expense of the infringer, except in exceptional circumstances.

5. In accordance with national legislation, the Parties may establish other corrective measures related to goods that have been found to be pirated or counterfeit, as well as with respect to materials and implements principally used in the manufacture or creation of such goods.

Damages (Daños y Perjuicios) The judicial authorities shall be empowered to order the infringer to pay the right holder adequate damages to compensate for the injury the right holder has suffered because of an infringement of his intellectual property right, caused by an infringer who knowingly, or with reasonable grounds to know, engaged in infringing activity. In appropriate cases, the Parties may authorize the judicial authorities to order the recovery of profits and/or the payment of pre-established damages, even where the infringer did not know, or had no reasonable grounds to know, that he was engaging in infringing activity.

Legal Costs The Parties shall ensure that reasonable and proportionate legal costs and other expenses incurred by the successful party shall, as a general rule, be borne by the unsuccessful party, unless it would not be permitted for reasons of equity, in accordance with national legislation.

Publication of Judicial Decisions The Parties may provide that, in judicial proceedings instituted for infringement of an intellectual property right, the judicial authorities may order, at the request of the applicant and at the expense of the infringer, appropriate measures for the dissemination of information concerning the decision, including displaying the decision and publishing it in whole or in part. The Parties may provide for other additional publicity measures that are appropriate to the particular circumstances of each case, including prominent advertising.

Presumption of Authorship or Ownership For the purposes of applying the measures, procedures, and remedies provided for in this Title, it shall be sufficient for the holders of copyright or related rights, with respect to their protected material, for their name to appear on the work in the usual manner for them to be considered as such, and, therefore, they shall have standing to institute infringement proceedings, in the absence of proof to the contrary.

Criminal Sanctions The Parties shall establish criminal procedures and penalties at least for cases of willful trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy on a commercial scale. The available remedies shall include imprisonment and/or the imposition of monetary fines sufficiently dissuasive that are consistent with the level of penalties applied for crimes of a corresponding gravity. When appropriate, the available remedies shall also include the seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of the infringing goods and of all materials and implements predominantly used for the commission of the offense. The Parties may provide for the application of criminal procedures and penalties in other cases of infringement of intellectual property rights, in particular when committed willfully and on a commercial scale.

Limitations on Liability of Service Providers The Parties agree to maintain the limitations on the liability of service providers currently provided for in their respective legislation, fundamentally:

• a)for the United Kingdom (*): those provided for in Directive 2000/31/EC, on electronic commerce; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") b) for the Republics of the CA Party: those adopted at the national level in order to comply with their international obligations.

A Party may defer the implementation of the provisions of this Article for a period not exceeding three years, from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

Border Measures 1. The Parties recognize the importance of coordination in customs matters and, therefore, undertake to promote the application of enforcement at customs in relation to counterfeit trademark and pirated goods, specifically through the exchange of information and coordination between the customs administrations of the Parties.

2. Unless otherwise provided in this Chapter, the Parties shall adopt procedures enabling a right holder, who has valid grounds for suspecting that the importation, exportation, re-exportation, entry into or exit from the customs territory, placement under a suspensive procedure, or placement in a free zone or customs warehouse of goods infringing trademarks or copyright may take place, to lodge an application in writing with the competent authorities, administrative or judicial, for the customs authorities to suspend the release of such goods into free circulation or for them to be seized. It is understood that there is no obligation to apply such procedures to imports of goods put on the market in another country by the right holder or with his consent.

3. Any of the rights or obligations established in Section 4 of the TRIPS Agreement relating to the importer shall be applicable to the exporter or to the holder of the goods.

4. Each Party shall provide that its competent authorities may initiate border measures ex officio in cases of importation, exportation, and transit.

INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

Subcommittee on Intellectual Property 1. The Parties establish the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, in accordance with Article 348 and as established in Annex XXI (Subcommittees), with the aim of monitoring the implementation of Article 231 and Section C (Geographical Indications) of Chapter 2 of this Title.

2. The functions of the Subcommittee include:

• a)recommending to the Association Committee, for approval by the Association Council, the modification of the list of geographical indications in Annex XVIII (Protected geographical indications); b) exchanging information on geographical indications for purposes of considering their protection in accordance with this Agreement, as well as on geographical indications whose protection ceases in their country of origin; c) promoting the transfer of technology from the United Kingdom (*) to the Republics of the CA Party; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") d) defining the priority areas in which technology transfer, research and development, and human capital development initiatives will be directed; e) maintaining an inventory or register of programs, activities, or initiatives under implementation in the field of intellectual property, in particular on technology transfer; f) making relevant recommendations to the Association Committee on matters within its competence; and g) any other matter instructed by the Association Committee.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance in Intellectual Property The Parties agree that it is in their common interest to promote mutual cooperation and technical assistance initiatives on matters related to this Title. In this regard, the Parties have identified various cooperation activities, which are set out in Article 55 of Title VI (Economic and Commercial Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

Final Provisions 1. Panama may delay the implementation of the provisions of Articles 233, subparagraphs c) and d); 234; 238, subparagraph b); 240; 252, paragraphs 1 and 2; 255, paragraph 2; 256; 258, paragraph 1; 259; 266, paragraph 4; and 271, for a period not exceeding two years, from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

2. Panama shall accede to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (Washington 1970, amended in 2001) within a period not exceeding two years, from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

TRADE AND COMPETITION

Definitions For the purposes of this Title:

1. "Competition laws" means:

• a)for the United Kingdom (*), Articles 101, 102, and 106 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings, and their implementing regulations and amendments; (*) (Thus substituted its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated "EU Party") b) for the CA Party, the Central American Competition Regulation (Reglamento Centroamericano sobre Competencia) (hereinafter, "the Regulation"), which shall be established in accordance with Article 25 of the Protocol to the General Treaty on Central American Economic Integration (Protocol of Guatemala) and Article 21 of the Framework Agreement for the Establishment of the Central American Customs Union (Guatemala, 2007); CENTR-AM/EU/en 333 c) until such time as the Regulation is adopted in accordance with Article 279, "competition laws" means the national competition laws that each of the Republics of the CA Party has adopted or maintained in accordance with Article 279; and d) any amendment that may occur in the aforementioned instruments after the entry into force of this Agreement.

2. "Competition authority" means:

• a)for the UK Party, the Competition and Markets Authority; (Thus amended the preceding paragraph by section 14 of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement Establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") b) for the CA Party, the Central American Competition Body (Órgano Centroamericano de Competencia), which the CA Party shall establish and designate in its Competition Regulation; and c) until such time as the Central American Competition Body is established and operational in accordance with Article 279, "competition authority" means the national competition authority of each of the Republics of the CA Party.

Principles 1. The Parties recognize the importance of free and undistorted competition in their trade relations. The Parties recognize that anticompetitive practices may affect the proper functioning of markets and the benefits of trade liberalization.

2. Therefore, the Parties agree that the following is incompatible with this Agreement, to the extent it may affect trade between the Parties:

• a)agreements between undertakings, decisions by associations of undertakings, and concerted practices between undertakings, which have as their object or effect the prevention, restriction, or distortion of competition40 as specified in their respective competition laws; 40 For greater certainty, this paragraph shall not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope of the analyses to be carried out in cases of application of agreements between undertakings, decisions by associations of undertakings, and concerted practices between undertakings, as established in the Parties' national competition laws.
• b)any abuse, by one or more undertakings, of a dominant position or substantial market power or notable market share, as specified in their respective competition laws; and c) concentrations between undertakings that significantly impede effective competition, as specified in their respective competition laws.

Implementation 1. The Parties shall adopt or maintain in force comprehensive competition laws to effectively address the anticompetitive practices referred to in Article 278, paragraph 2, subparagraphs a) to c). The Parties shall establish or maintain designated competition authorities appropriately equipped for the transparent and effective implementation of the competition laws.

2. If, upon the entry into force of this Agreement, any of the Parties has not yet adopted competition laws in accordance with Article 277, paragraph 1, subparagraphs a) or b), or has not designated a competition authority in accordance with Article 277, paragraph 2, subparagraphs a) or b), it shall do so within a period of seven years. Upon the completion of such transition period, the terms "competition laws" and "competition authority" referred to in this Title shall be understood only as those defined in Article 277, paragraph 1, subparagraphs a) and b), and paragraph 2, subparagraphs a) and b).

3. If, at the time of entry into force of this Agreement, a Republic of the CA Party has not yet adopted competition laws in accordance with Article 277, paragraph 1, subparagraph c), nor designated a competition authority in accordance with Article 277, paragraph 2, subparagraph c), it shall do so within a period of three years.

4. No provision of this Title shall prejudge the powers assigned by the Parties to their respective regional and national authorities for the effective and coherent implementation of their competition laws.

Public Undertakings or Undertakings Entrusted with Special or Exclusive Rights, including Designated Monopolies 1. No provision of this Title shall prevent a Republic of the CA Party or a Member State of the United Kingdom from designating or maintaining public undertakings, undertakings entrusted with special or exclusive rights, or monopolies according to their national legislation.

2. The entities referred to in paragraph 1 shall be subject to the competition laws insofar as the application of such laws does not obstruct the performance, in law or in fact, of the particular tasks assigned to them by a Republic of the CA Party or by a Member State of the United Kingdom.

3. The Parties shall ensure that, from the entry into force of this Agreement, no discrimination41 is exercised by such entities regarding the conditions under which goods and services are purchased and sold, neither between natural or legal persons of any of the Parties nor between goods originating in any of the Parties.

41 "Discrimination" means a measure that does not comply with national treatment, as established in the relevant provisions of this Agreement.

4. No provision of this Title shall affect the rights and obligations of the Parties established under Title V (Public Procurement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

Exchange of Non-Confidential Information and Cooperation in Enforcement 1. In order to facilitate the effective application of their respective competition laws, the competition authorities may exchange non-confidential information.

2. The competition authority of a Party may request cooperation from the competition authority of the other Party with respect to enforcement activities. Such cooperation shall not prevent the Parties from taking decisions autonomously.

3. No Party is obliged to communicate information to the other Party. In the event that a Party decides to communicate information, such Party may withhold information if the communication of such information is prohibited by the laws and regulations of the Party possessing the information or if such communication is incompatible with its interests. A Party may require that information communicated under this Article be used in accordance with the terms and conditions it specifies.

Cooperation and Technical Assistance The Parties agree that it is in their common interest to promote technical assistance initiatives related to competition policy and law enforcement activities. This cooperation is addressed in Article 52 of Title VI (Economic and Commercial Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

Dispute Settlement The Parties may not resort to the dispute settlement procedure of Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement for matters arising under this Title.

TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Context and Objectives 1. The Parties recall Agenda 21 on Environment and Development of 1992, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation on Sustainable Development of 2002, as well as the 2006 Ministerial Declaration on Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The Parties reaffirm their commitment to promoting the development of international trade in such a way as to contribute to the objective of sustainable development and to ensuring that this objective is integrated and reflected at all levels of their trade relationship. To this end, the Parties recognize the importance of taking into account the best economic, social, and environmental interests, not only of their respective populations, but also of future generations.

2. The Parties reaffirm their commitment to achieving sustainable development, whose pillars – economic development, social development, and environmental protection – are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. The Parties highlight the benefit of considering trade-related social and environmental issues as part of a global approach to trade and sustainable development.

3. The Parties agree that this Title incorporates a cooperative approach based on common values and interests, taking into account the differences in their levels of development, as well as respect for their present and future needs and aspirations.

4. The Parties may not resort to the dispute settlement procedures of Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement, nor to the mediation mechanism for non-tariff measures provided for in Title XI (Mediation Mechanism for Non-Tariff Measures) of Part IV of this Agreement, for matters arising in relation to this Title.

Right to regulate and levels of protection 1. The Parties reaffirm respect for their respective Constitutions42 and for their rights established therein to regulate in order to establish their own sustainable development priorities, their own domestic levels of environmental and social protection, and to adopt or modify their relevant legislation and policies accordingly.

42 For the United Kingdom(*), this refers to the Constitutions of the Member States of the European Union, the Treaty on European Union, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

(*) (Name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 2. Each Party shall seek to ensure that its legislation and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental and labor protection, appropriate to its social, environmental and economic conditions, and consistent with internationally recognized standards and with the agreements referred to in Articles 286 and 287 to which they are party, and shall seek to improve such legislation and policies insofar as they are not applied in a manner that would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination between the Parties or a disguised restriction on international trade.

Multilateral labor standards and agreements 1. Recalling the 2006 Ministerial Declaration on Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, the Parties recognize that full and productive employment and decent work for all, which encompasses social protection, fundamental principles and rights at work, and social dialogue, are key elements of sustainable development for all countries and, therefore, a priority objective of international cooperation. In this context, the Parties reaffirm their willingness to promote the development of macroeconomic policies that foster the generation of full and productive employment and decent work for all, including men, women and young people, with full respect for fundamental principles and rights at work, under conditions of equity, equality, security and dignity.

The Parties, in accordance with their obligations as members of the ILO, reaffirm their commitments to respect, promote and develop, in good faith and in accordance with the ILO Constitution, the principles concerning fundamental rights, which are the subject of the ILO Fundamental Conventions, namely:

• a)freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; b) the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor; c) the effective abolition of child labor; and d) the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

2. The Parties reaffirm their commitment to effectively implement, in their law and practice, the ILO Fundamental Conventions contained in the 1998 ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which are the following:

• a)Convention 138, concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment; b) Convention 182, concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour; c) Convention 105, concerning the Abolition of Forced Labour; d) Convention 29, concerning Forced or Compulsory Labour; e) Convention 100, concerning Equal Remuneration for Men and Women Workers for Work of Equal Value; f) Convention 111, concerning Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation; g) Convention 87, concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise; and h) Convention 98, concerning the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organise and to Bargain Collectively.

3. The Parties shall exchange information on their respective situations and progress regarding the ratification of other ILO Conventions.

4. The Parties stress that labor standards should never be invoked or otherwise used for protectionist trade purposes and that the comparative advantage of any Party should not be called into question.

5. The Parties undertake to consult and cooperate, as appropriate, on trade-related labor issues of mutual interest.

Multilateral environmental standards and agreements 1. The Parties recognize that international environmental governance and agreements are important elements for addressing global or regional environmental problems, and stress the need to enhance mutual support between trade and environment. The Parties undertake to consult and cooperate, as appropriate, on trade-related environmental issues of mutual interest.

2. The Parties reaffirm their commitment to effectively implement in their law and practice the multilateral environmental agreements to which they are party, including:

• a)the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; b) the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal; c) the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; d) the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (hereinafter, "CITES"); e) the Convention on Biological Diversity; f) the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity; and g) the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.43 43 For greater certainty, the reference to the multilateral environmental agreements in Article 287, paragraph 2, shall encompass the protocols, amendments, annexes, and modifications ratified by the Parties.

3. The Parties undertake to ensure that they have ratified, by the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the Amendment to Article XXI of CITES, adopted in Gaborone (Botswana) on April 30, 1983.

4. The Parties also undertake, to the extent they have not already done so, to ratify and effectively implement, no later than the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.

5. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to prevent the adoption or application by any Party of measures to implement the agreements referred to in this Article, provided that such measures are not applied in a manner that would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination between countries where the same conditions prevail or a disguised restriction on international trade.

Trade favoring sustainable development 1. The Parties reconfirm that trade should promote sustainable development in all its dimensions. In this context, they recognize the value of international cooperation in support of efforts to develop trade schemes and practices that favor sustainable development and agree to work together within the framework of Articles 288, 289 and 290, with the aim of developing collaborative approaches, as appropriate.

2. The Parties shall seek to:

• a)consider those situations where the elimination or reduction of obstacles to trade would benefit trade and sustainable development, taking into account, in particular, the interactions between environmental measures and market access; b) facilitate and promote trade and foreign direct investment in environmental technologies and services, renewable energy, and energy-efficient goods and services, including by addressing related non-tariff obstacles; c) facilitate and promote trade in products that respond to sustainability considerations, including products subject to schemes such as fair and ethical trade, eco-labeling and organic production, corporate social responsibility and accountability; and d) facilitate and promote the development of practices and programs aimed at fostering appropriate economic returns from the conservation and sustainable use of the environment, such as ecotourism.

Trade in forest products In order to promote the sustainable management of forest resources, the Parties undertake to work together to improve forest law enforcement and governance, as well as to promote legal and sustainable trade in forest products, through instruments that may include, inter alia: the effective use of CITES with respect to endangered timber species; certification schemes for sustainably harvested forest products; and regional or bilateral voluntary partnership agreements on forest law enforcement, governance and trade (hereinafter, "FLEGT").

Trade in fishery products 1. The Parties recognize the need to promote sustainable fisheries in order to contribute to the conservation of fish stocks and to sustainable trade in fishery resources.

2. To this end, the Parties undertake to:

• a)adhere to the principles of the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, and effectively implement them, in relation to: the sustainable use, conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish species; international cooperation among States; support for scientific advice and research; the implementation of effective monitoring, control and inspection measures; and the duties of the flag State and the port State, including compliance and enforcement; b) cooperate, including with and within relevant regional fisheries management organizations, in order to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated ("IUU") fishing, including through the adoption of effective tools to implement control and inspection systems that ensure full compliance with conservation measures; c) exchange scientific information and non-confidential commercial information, in order to exchange experiences and best practices in the field of sustainable fisheries and, more generally, to promote a sustainable approach to fisheries.

3. The Parties agree, to the extent they have not already done so, to adopt port State measures in accordance with the Agreement of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, implement control and inspection systems, as well as incentives and obligations for rational and sustainable management of fisheries and coastal ecosystems in the long term.

Maintenance of levels of protection 1. The Parties recognize that it is inappropriate to promote trade or investment by reducing the levels of protection provided for in their domestic environmental and labor legislation.

2. A Party shall not waive or derogate from, or offer to waive or derogate from, its labor and environmental legislation in a manner that affects trade or as an incentive for the establishment, acquisition, expansion or retention of an investment or of an investor in its territory.

3. A Party shall not fail to effectively enforce its labor and environmental legislation in a manner that affects trade or investment between the Parties.

4. Nothing in this Title shall be interpreted to empower the authorities of one Party to carry out enforcement activities oriented towards enforcing legislation in the territory of the other Party.

Scientific information The Parties recognize the importance, when preparing and implementing measures aimed at protecting the environment or occupational health and safety, of taking into account scientific and technical information, as well as relevant international standards, guidelines or recommendations, while recognizing at the same time that, where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, the absence of absolute scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing protective measures.

Sustainability review The Parties undertake to jointly review, monitor and assess the contribution to sustainable development of Part IV of this Agreement, including the cooperation activities under Article 302.

Institutional and monitoring mechanism 1. Each Party shall designate an office within its administration to serve as a Contact Point for the purpose of implementing the trade-related aspects of sustainable development. Upon the entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall submit to the Association Committee the complete contact information of their Contact Points.

2. The Parties establish a Board on Trade and Sustainable Development44, which shall be composed of high-level authorities from the administrations of each Party. Before each meeting of the Board, the Parties shall inform each other of the identity and contact information of their respective representatives.

44 The Board on Trade and Sustainable Development shall report on its activities to the Association Committee.

3. The Board on Trade and Sustainable Development shall meet during the first year from the date this Agreement enters into force, and subsequently as necessary, to oversee the implementation of this Title, including the cooperation activities carried out under Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement. The decisions and recommendations of the Board shall be adopted by mutual agreement between the Parties and shall be made available to the public, unless the Board decides otherwise.

4. Each Party shall convene new or existing advisory groups on trade and sustainable development45. These groups shall be responsible for providing their views and making recommendations on the trade-related aspects of sustainable development, and for advising the Parties on how best to achieve the objectives of this Title.

45 In exercising the right of the Parties to use existing advisory groups for the implementation of the provisions of this Title, the Parties shall give existing bodies the opportunity to strengthen and develop their activities with the new perspectives and scopes of work provided for in this Title. To this end, the Parties may use existing national advisory groups.

5. The Parties' advisory groups shall be composed of representative and independent organizations, with a balanced participation of relevant economic, social and environmental stakeholders, including, among others, employer and worker organizations, business associations, non-governmental organizations and local public authorities.

Civil Society Dialogue Forum 1. The Parties agree to organize and facilitate a bi-regional Civil Society Dialogue Forum for open dialogue, with a balanced representation of environmental, economic and social stakeholders. The Civil Society Dialogue Forum shall conduct a dialogue covering the sustainable development aspects of the trade relationship between the Parties, as well as how cooperation can contribute to achieving the objectives of this Title. The Civil Society Dialogue Forum shall meet once a year, unless the Parties agree otherwise46.

46 For greater certainty, policy-making and other typical functions of government shall not be delegated to the Civil Society Dialogue Forum.

2. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, each meeting of the Board shall include a session in which its members shall inform the Civil Society Dialogue Forum on the implementation of this Title. In turn, the Civil Society Dialogue Forum may express its views and opinions in order to promote dialogue on how best to achieve the objectives of this Title.

Governmental consultations 1. A Party may request consultations with another Party regarding any matter of mutual interest arising under this Title by delivering a written request to the other Party's Contact Point. In order for the Party receiving the request to be able to respond, the request shall contain information that is sufficiently specific to present the matter clearly and objectively, identifying the problem at issue and providing a brief summary of its claims under this Title. Consultations shall commence without delay after a Party delivers a request for consultations.

2. The consulting Parties shall make all efforts to reach a mutually satisfactory solution to the matter, taking into consideration the information exchanged between the consulting Parties and the opportunities for cooperation on the matter. During consultations, special attention shall be paid to the particular problems and interests of the Parties that are developing countries.

The consulting Parties shall take into consideration the activities of the ILO or other relevant multilateral environmental bodies or organizations to which they are party. Where appropriate, the consulting Parties may, by mutual agreement, seek advice or assistance from these organizations or bodies, or from any natural or legal person they consider appropriate, in order to fully examine the matter at issue.

3. If ninety days after the request for consultations, a consulting Party considers that the matter requires further discussion, and unless the consulting Parties agree otherwise, the matter shall be referred for consideration to the Board on Trade and Sustainable Development by delivering a written request to the Contact Points of the other Parties. The Board on Trade and Sustainable Development shall meet without delay in order to help reach a mutually satisfactory solution. If it considers it necessary, the Board on Trade and Sustainable Development may seek the assistance of experts in the field, with the aim of facilitating its analysis.

4. Any solution to the matter reached by the consulting Parties shall be made public, unless the Board on Trade and Sustainable Development decides otherwise.

Panel of Experts 1. Unless the consulting Parties decide otherwise, a consulting Party may, sixty days after a matter is referred to the Board on Trade and Sustainable Development or, if the matter is not referred to the Board, ninety days after the delivery of the request for consultations under Article 296, paragraphs 1 and 3, respectively, request that a Panel of Experts be convened to examine a matter that has not been satisfactorily addressed through governmental consultations. The Parties to the proceedings may submit communications to the Panel of Experts.

2. Upon the entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall submit to the Association Committee, for approval by the Council at its first meeting, a roster of seventeen individuals, including at least five individuals who are not nationals of any Party, with experience in environmental law, international trade, or dispute settlement under international agreements; and a roster of seventeen individuals, including at least five individuals who are not nationals of any Party, with experience in labor law, international trade, or dispute settlement under international agreements. Experts who are not nationals of any Party may serve as Chairs of the Panel of Experts. Experts shall: i) be independent and not be affiliated with or accept instructions from any Party or organization represented in the advisory group or groups; and ii) be selected on the basis of objectivity, reliability, and sound judgment.

3. The Parties shall agree on substitutes for experts who are no longer available to serve on such panels and may otherwise agree to modify the roster in such manner and at such time as they deem necessary.

Composition of the Panel of Experts 1. The Panel of Experts shall be composed of three experts.

2. The Chair shall not be a national of any of the Parties.

3. Each Party to the proceedings shall select an expert from the roster of experts within thirty days of receipt of the request for establishment of the Panel of Experts. If a Party does not select an expert within that period, the other Party to the proceedings shall select from the roster of experts a national of the Party to the proceedings that has not selected an expert. The two selected experts shall choose the Chair, by agreement or by lot, from among the experts who are not nationals of any of the Parties.

4. Individuals may not serve as experts in a matter in which they, or an organization with which they are affiliated, has a direct or indirect conflict of interest. Upon being selected to serve as an expert in a particular matter, each expert must disclose the existence or development of any interest, relationship, or matter that such expert can reasonably be expected to know and that could affect or give rise to reasonable doubts about the independence or impartiality of that expert.

5. If any Party to the proceedings believes that an expert breaches the requirements set out in paragraph 4, the Parties to the proceedings shall consult without delay and, if they so agree, the expert shall be removed and a new expert shall be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in paragraph 3 that were used to select the expert who was removed.

6. Unless the Parties to the proceedings agree otherwise in accordance with Article 301, paragraph 2, the Panel of Experts shall be established no later than sixty days after the request of the Party.

Rules of procedure 1. The Panel of Experts shall draw up a timetable ensuring that the Parties to the proceedings may submit written communications and relevant information.

2. The Panel of Experts and the Parties shall ensure the protection of confidential information in accordance with the principles in Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

3. The mandate of the Panel of Experts shall be:

"to examine whether there has been a failure by a Party to comply with the obligations set out under Articles 286, paragraph 2; 287, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4; and 291 of this Title, and to formulate non-binding recommendations for resolving the matter; in the case of questions related to the application of legislation, the mandate of the Panel of Experts shall be to determine whether there has been a sustained or recurring failure by a Party to effectively implement its obligations".

Initial report 1. The Panel of Experts shall use the communications and allegations submitted by the Parties to the proceedings as the basis for its report. In the course of the proceedings, the Parties shall have an opportunity to comment on the documents or information that the Panel considers relevant to its work.

2. Within one hundred and twenty days of the date of establishment of the Panel of Experts, the Panel shall submit to the Parties to the proceedings an initial report including its recommendations. Where the Panel considers that it cannot submit its report within one hundred and twenty days, it shall inform the Parties to the proceedings in writing of the reasons for the delay and an estimate of the period within which it will submit its report.

3. The Panel's recommendations shall take into account the particular socioeconomic situation of the Parties.

4. The Parties to the proceedings may submit written comments to the Panel on its initial report within thirty days of its submission.

5. After receiving any written comments, the Panel, on its own initiative or at the request of any Party to the proceedings, may:

• a)where relevant, seek the views of the Parties to the proceedings on the written comments; b) reconsider its report; or c) make any further examination it considers appropriate.

The final report of the Panel shall include a discussion of the arguments incorporated in the written comments of the Parties.

Final report 1. The Panel shall submit to the Parties to the proceedings and to the Board on Trade and Sustainable Development a final report no later than one hundred and eighty days after the date on which the Panel was established. The Parties shall make the final report public within fifteen days of its submission.

2. The Parties to the proceedings may decide, by mutual agreement, to extend the time limits set out in paragraph 1, as well as those in Articles 298, paragraph 6, and 300, paragraph 4.

3. The Parties to the proceedings, taking into consideration the report and recommendations of the Panel of Experts, shall seek to discuss the measures to be implemented, including, where appropriate, possible cooperation to support the implementation of such measures. The Party to which the recommendations are addressed shall inform the Board on Trade and Sustainable Development of its intentions regarding the report and recommendations of the Panel of Experts, including, as appropriate, by submitting an action plan. The Board on Trade and Sustainable Development shall monitor the implementation of the actions that the Party has determined.

Cooperation and technical assistance on trade and sustainable development The cooperation and technical assistance measures related to this Title are set out in Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement.

REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

General provisions 1. The Parties highlight the importance of the region-to-region dimension and recognize the importance of regional economic integration in the context of this Agreement. Consequently, they reaffirm their willingness to strengthen and deepen their respective regional economic integration processes, within the applicable frameworks.

2. The Parties recognize that regional economic integration in matters of customs procedures, technical regulations, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures is essential for the free movement of goods in Central America and the United Kingdom(*).

(*) (Name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 3. Therefore, and taking into account the different level of development of their respective regional economic integration processes, the Parties agree to the following provisions.

Customs Procedures 1. In customs matters, no later than two years after the entry into force of this Agreement, the customs authority of the Republic of the CA Party of first entry shall grant the refund of the duty paid when such goods are exported to another Republic of the CA Party. Such goods shall be subject to the customs duties of the Republic of the CA Party of importation.

2. The Parties shall endeavour to implement a mechanism ensuring that goods originating in Central America or the European Union in accordance with Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation) of this Agreement that enter their respective territory and have been cleared at the import customs office may not be subject to customs duties or charges having an equivalent effect, or to quantitative restrictions or measures having an equivalent effect.

3. The Parties agree that their respective customs legislation and procedures shall provide for the use of a single administrative document or its electronic equivalent in the United Kingdom(*) and in the CA Party, respectively, for the purpose of establishing import and export customs declarations. The CA Party undertakes to achieve this objective three years after the entry into force of this Agreement.

(*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") 4. The Parties shall also ensure that customs legislation, customs procedures and requirements related to importation applicable to goods originating in Central America or the European Union are harmonized at the regional level. The CA Party undertakes to achieve this objective no later than five years after the entry into force of this Agreement.

Technical Barriers to Trade 1. Regarding technical regulations and conformity assessment (evaluación de la conformidad) procedures:

(Note from Sinalevi: By means of subparagraph a) of paragraph 15) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the preceding paragraph is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) a) the Parties agree that the Member States of the European Union shall ensure that products originating in Central America that have been lawfully placed on the market of a Member State of the European Union may also be marketed in the other Member States of the European Union, provided that the product offers an equivalent level of protection of the various legitimate interests involved (principle of mutual recognition (principio de reconocimiento mutuo)); b) in this regard, the Member States of the European Union shall accept, provided that the product offers an equivalent level of protection of the various legitimate interests involved, that a product that has fulfilled the conformity assessment procedures required by a Member State of the European Union may be placed on the market of the other Member States of the European Union without having to undergo an additional conformity assessment procedure.

2. Where harmonized regional import requirements exist, products originating in the European Union shall have to comply with the regional requirements in order to be lawfully marketed in the Republic of the CA Party of first importation. In accordance with this Agreement, when a product is covered by harmonized legislation and a registration must be carried out, the registration carried out in one of the Republics of the CA Party must be accepted by all other Republics of the CA Party once the internal procedures have been completed.

3. Additionally, where registration is required, the Republics of the CA Party shall accept that products should be registered by groups or families of products.

4. The CA Party agrees to adopt, within five years following the entry into force of this Agreement, the regional technical regulations (reglamentos técnicos) and conformity assessment procedures currently under preparation and listed in Annex XX (List of Central American Technical Regulations (RTCA) in the process of harmonization) of this Agreement, and to continue the work to harmonize technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures, as well as to promote the development of regional standards.

5. For products not yet harmonized in the CA Party and not included in Annex XX, the Association Committee shall establish a work programme to study the possibility of including additional products in the future.

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 1. The objective of this Article is:

• a)to promote conditions allowing goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary measures (medidas sanitarias y fitosanitarias) to move freely within Central America and the United Kingdom(*); (*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") b) to promote the harmonization and improvement of sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and procedures in the CA Party and the United Kingdom, including to achieve the use of a single import certificate, a single list of establishments, a single import sanitary inspection, and a single fee for products imported from the United Kingdom into the CA Party; (*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") c) to seek to ensure the mutual recognition of verifications carried out by the Republics of the CA Party in any Member State of the European Union.

2. The United Kingdom(*) shall ensure that, from the date of entry into force of this Agreement, animals, animal products, plants and plant products, lawfully marketed may move freely within the territory of the United Kingdom(*) without inspections at internal borders, provided they comply with the relevant sanitary and phytosanitary requirements.

(Note from Sinalevi: By means of subparagraph b) of paragraph 15) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the preceding paragraph is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) (*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") 3. The CA Party shall ensure that, from the date of entry into force of this Agreement, animals, animal products, plants and plant products benefit from the facilitation of regional transit (tránsito regional) in the territories of the CA Party, in accordance with Resolution No. 219-2007 (COMIECO-XLVII) and subsequent related instruments. For the purposes of this Title, in the case of imports from the United Kingdom(*), the facilitation of regional transit means that United Kingdom(*) goods may enter through any border inspection post of the CA Party and may transit through the region from one Republic of the CA Party to another, provided they comply with the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements of the Party of final destination, where a sanitary or phytosanitary inspection may be carried out.

(*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") 4. Provided they comply with the relevant sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and in accordance with the existing mechanisms in the Central American regional integration process, the CA Party undertakes to grant animals, animal products, plants and plant products listed in Annex XIX (List of products referred to in Article 306(4)), the following treatment: when imported into the territory of a Republic of the CA Party, the competent authorities shall review the certificates issued by the competent authority of the United Kingdom(*) and may carry out a sanitary or phytosanitary inspection; once clearance is completed, a product included in Annex XIX may only be subject to a random sanitary or phytosanitary inspection at the point of entry of the Republic of the CA Party of final destination.

(*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") For products included in list 1 of Annex XIX, the above obligation shall apply no later than two years after the entry into force of this Agreement.

For products included in list 2 of Annex XIX, the above obligation shall apply no later than five years after the entry into force of this Agreement.

5. Without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties (the United Kingdom(*) or the Republics of the CA Party) under the WTO Agreement and the sanitary and phytosanitary procedures and requirements established by each Party, an importing Party shall not be obliged to grant more favourable treatment to products imported from the exporting Party than that provided by the exporting Party in its intra-regional trade.

(*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") 6. The Association Council may amend Annex XIX (List of products referred to in Article 306(4)), following the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs to the Association Committee, in accordance with the procedure established in Title XIII (Specific tasks in trade matters of the bodies established under this Agreement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

7. The Subcommittee referred to in paragraph 6 shall closely monitor the implementation of this Article.

Implementation 1. The Parties recognize the importance of increasing cooperation to achieve the objectives of this Title and to address the matter through the mechanisms provided for in Title VI (Economic and trade development) of Part III of this Agreement.

2. The Parties undertake to consult each other on matters relating to this Title, with a view to ensuring the effective implementation of the region-to-region dimension of this Agreement and the objectives of regional economic integration.

3. The progress of the CA Party in implementing this Title shall be subject to periodic progress reports (informes periódicos de progreso) and work programmes (programas de trabajo) by the CA Party covering Articles 304, 305 and 306. The progress reports and work programmes shall be submitted in writing and shall describe all steps taken for the implementation of the obligations and objectives defined in Article 304, paragraphs 1, 3 and 4, Article 305, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, and Article 306, paragraphs 3 and 4, as well as the steps planned for the period prior to the next progress report. The progress reports and work programmes shall be submitted each year until the commitments specified in this paragraph are effectively fulfilled.

4. The Parties shall consider the inclusion of other areas in this Title five years after the entry into force of this Agreement.

5. The regional integration commitments undertaken by the CA Party under this Title are not subject to the dispute settlement (solución de controversias) procedures of Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Objective The objective of this Title is to avoid and resolve any dispute between the Parties concerning the interpretation or application of Part IV of the Agreement and for the Parties, wherever possible, to reach a mutually satisfactory solution.

Scope of Application 1. The provisions of this Title shall apply to any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of Part IV of the Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided.

2. This Title shall not apply to disputes between the Republics of the CA Party.

CONSULTATIONS

Consultations 1. The Parties shall endeavour to resolve any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the provisions referred to in Article 309 through good faith engagement in consultations, in order to reach a mutually satisfactory solution.

2. Any Party to this Agreement may request consultations by means of a written request to the other Party, with a copy to the Association Committee, indicating the reasons for its request, the legal basis of the complaint and identifying any measure at issue in force or proposed.

3. Where the requesting Party is the United Kingdom(*), and the alleged infringement of any provision identified in accordance with paragraph 2 is similar in all relevant legal and factual respects with regard to more than one Republic of the CA Party, the United Kingdom(*) may request a single consultation covering those Republics of the CA Party47.

47 For example, where a provision of Part IV of the Agreement establishes, for all the Republics of the CA Party, the obligation to comply with a specific requirement by a stipulated date, the failure to comply by more than one of the Republics of the CA Party would be a matter falling within the scope of application of this paragraph.

(*) (Thus replaced its denomination by the section of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "EU Party") 4. Where the requesting Party is a Republic of the CA Party and the alleged infringement of any provision identified in accordance with paragraph 2 adversely affects trade48 of more than one Republic of the CA Party, the Republics of the CA Party may request a single consultation or may request to join the consultations within five days following the date of delivery of the initial request for consultations. The Republic of the CA Party concerned shall include in its notification an explanation of its substantial trade interest in the matter.

48 For example, where an import prohibition on a product is implemented and that prohibition applies to exports of that product from more than one of the Republics of the CA Party, this would be a matter falling within the scope of application of this paragraph.

5. Consultations shall be held within thirty days following the date of submission of the request and shall take place, unless the Parties agree otherwise, in the territory of the requested Party. Consultations shall be deemed concluded within thirty days following the date of submission of the request, unless both Parties agree to continue the consultations. Where, in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4, more than one Republic of the CA Party is involved in the consultations, these shall be deemed concluded within forty days following the date of submission of the initial request. Confidentiality of all information disclosed during consultations shall be maintained.

6. In cases of urgency, in particular those concerning perishable or seasonal products, consultations shall be held within fifteen days following the date of submission of the request, and shall be deemed concluded within fifteen days following the date of submission of the request. Where, in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4, more than one Republic of the CA Party is involved in the consultations, these shall be deemed concluded within twenty days following the date of submission of the initial request.

7. If the requested Party does not respond to the request for consultations within ten days following receipt of the request, if consultations are not held within the time periods established in paragraphs 5 or 6 respectively, or if consultations have been concluded and the dispute has not been resolved, the requesting Party may request the establishment of an arbitration panel (Grupo Especial) in accordance with Article 311.

8. If more than twelve months of inactivity have elapsed since the date of the last consultations and the basis of the dispute persists, the requesting Party shall request new consultations. This paragraph shall not apply where the inactivity results from good faith attempts to achieve a mutually satisfactory solution in accordance with Article 324.

DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES

ARBITRATION PANEL PROCEDURE

Initiation of the Arbitration Panel Procedure 1. Where the consulting Parties have not resolved the dispute in accordance with the provisions referred to in Article 310, any requesting Party may request the establishment of an arbitration panel to consider the matter.

2. The request for establishment of an arbitration panel shall be made in writing and delivered to the requested Party, with a copy to the Association Committee. The requesting Party shall identify in its request the specific measure at issue, indicate the legal basis of its complaint, and explain the manner in which such measure constitutes an infringement of the provisions referred to in Article 309.

3. Any Party entitled, under paragraph 1, to request the establishment of an arbitration panel may join the arbitration panel proceedings as a requesting Party, by means of a written notification addressed to the other disputing Parties. The notification shall be sent no later than five days after the date of submission of the initial request for establishment of an arbitration panel.

4. The establishment of an arbitration panel may not be requested to review a proposed measure.

Establishment of the Arbitration Panel 1. The arbitration panel shall be composed of three panelists.

2. Within ten days following the date of submission of the request for establishment of an arbitration panel, the disputing Parties shall hold consultations in order to reach an agreement on the composition of the arbitration panel49.

49 Where a disputing Party consists of two or more Republics of the CA Party, they shall act jointly in the procedure established in Article 312.

3. In the event that the disputing Parties fail to agree on the composition of the arbitration panel within the time period established in paragraph 2, each disputing Party shall be entitled to choose one panelist, who shall not act as Chair, from among the individuals on the list established in Article 325, within three days following the expiry of the time period established in paragraph 2. The Chair of the Association Committee, or the person delegated by them, shall select by lot the Chair, as well as any missing panelist, from among the relevant individuals on the list established in accordance with Article 325.

4. The Chair of the Association Committee, or the person delegated by them, shall carry out the selection by lot within five days following receipt of a request to that effect made by one or both disputing Parties. The selection by lot shall take place at a time and place that must be communicated without delay to the disputing Parties. The latter may, if they so wish, be present during the selection by lot.

5. The disputing Parties may choose, by mutual agreement and within the time period established in paragraph 2, individuals not appearing on the list of panelists, but who meet the requirements established in Article 325.

6. The date of establishment of the arbitration panel shall be the date on which all panelists have notified acceptance of their selection.

Arbitration Panel Ruling 1. The arbitration panel shall notify its ruling on the matter of the dispute to the disputing Parties, with a copy to the Association Committee, within one hundred and twenty days following the date of establishment of the arbitration panel.

2. Where the arbitration panel considers that the time period referred to in paragraph 1 cannot be met, the Chair of the arbitration panel shall, without delay, notify the disputing Parties in writing, with a copy to the Association Committee, indicating the reasons for the delay and the date on which the arbitration panel estimates concluding its work. Unless exceptional circumstances exist, the ruling shall be notified no later than one hundred and fifty days from the date of establishment of the arbitration panel.

3. In cases of urgency, in particular those relating to perishable or seasonal products, the arbitration panel shall make every effort to notify its ruling within sixty days following the date of its establishment. Unless exceptional circumstances exist, the ruling shall be notified no later than seventy-five days after the date of establishment of the arbitration panel. The arbitration panel, within ten days following its establishment, at the request of a disputing Party, may issue a preliminary ruling on whether it considers the case to be urgent.

COMPLIANCE

Compliance with the Arbitration Panel Ruling 1. Where relevant, the requested Party shall adopt, without delay, any measure necessary to comply in good faith with the arbitration panel ruling on the matter of the dispute, and the disputing Parties shall endeavour to agree on the compliance period.

2. For compliance purposes, the disputing Parties and, in any case, the arbitration panel, shall take into consideration the possible effects on the level of development of the requested Party of the measure found to be incompatible with this Agreement.

3. In the event that full and timely compliance with the arbitration panel ruling does not occur, compensation or suspension of obligations (suspensión de obligaciones) may be applied as temporary measures. In this case, the disputing Parties shall endeavour to agree on compensation rather than applying suspension of obligations. However, neither compensation nor suspension of obligations is preferable to the timely and full implementation of the arbitration panel ruling.

4. When a decision of the Panel applies to more than one Republic of the CA Party acting as the complaining Party or as the Party complained against, any compensation or suspension of obligations under this Title shall be applied individually to each Republic of the CA Party, for which purpose the Panel's decision shall individually determine the level of nullification or impairment (anulación o menoscabo) caused by the violation in each of the Republics of the CA Party.

Reasonable period of time for compliance 1. The Party complained against shall notify the complaining Party without delay of the reasonable period of time for compliance (plazo prudencial de cumplimento) it requires, as well as the specific measures it intends to adopt, when this is possible.

2. The disputing Parties shall endeavour to agree on the reasonable period of time necessary for compliance with the decision within thirty days following the notification of the Panel's decision to the disputing Parties. When such agreement is reached, the disputing Parties shall notify the Association Committee of the agreed reasonable period of time and, when possible, the specific measures the Party complained against intends to adopt.

3. If there is a disagreement between the Parties on the reasonable period of time for compliance with the Panel's decision within the period established in paragraph 2, the complaining Party may request the original Panel to determine the length of the reasonable period of time. Such request shall be made in writing and notified simultaneously to the other disputing Party and to the Association Committee. The Panel shall notify its decision to the disputing Parties and to the Association Committee within twenty days following the date of submission of the request. In the event that a Panel decision applies to more than one Republic of the CA Party, the Panel shall determine the reasonable period of time for each Republic of the CA Party.

4. In the event that the original Panel, or some of its members, is unable to reconvene, the relevant procedures established in Article 312 shall apply. The maximum period for notifying the decision shall be thirty-five days from the date of submission of the request referred to in paragraph 3.

5. The Party complained against shall communicate to the Association Committee the measures adopted and the measures to be adopted to comply with the Panel's decision. Such report shall be in writing and made no later than the midpoint of the reasonable period of time.

6. The reasonable period of time may be extended by mutual agreement of the disputing Parties. All time periods contained in this Article shall form part of the reasonable period of time.

Review of any measure adopted to comply with the Panel's decision 1. Before the expiry of the reasonable period of time, the Party complained against shall notify the complaining Party, with a copy to the Association Committee, of any measure it has adopted to comply with the Panel's decision and shall provide details such as its date of entry into force, the relevant text of that measure, and a factual and legal explanation of how the measure adopted to comply brings the Party complained against into conformity.

2. In the event of disagreement between the disputing Parties regarding the existence or compatibility of any measure notified under paragraph 1 with the provisions referred to in Article 309, the complaining Party may request in writing that the original Panel decide on the matter. Such request shall identify the specific measure at issue and explain how that measure is incompatible with the provisions referred to in Article 309. The Panel shall notify its decision within forty-five days following the date of submission of the request. In the event that a Panel decision applies to more than one Republic of the CA Party, the Panel shall, when necessary given the circumstances, issue its decision under this Article for each Republic of the CA Party.

3. In the event that the original Panel, or some of its members, is unable to reconvene, the relevant procedures established in Article 312 shall apply. The period for notifying the decision shall be sixty days from the date of submission of the request referred to in paragraph 2.

Temporary remedies in case of non-compliance 1. If the Party complained against does not notify any measure adopted to comply with the Panel's decision before the expiry of the reasonable period of time in accordance with Article 316, or if the Panel decides that the measure notified under Article 316, paragraph 1, is incompatible with that Party's obligations under the provisions contained in Article 309, the Party complained against shall, if so requested by the complaining Party, present an offer of compensation. In the event that a Panel decision applies to more than one Republic of the CA Party, each Republic of the CA Party shall present an offer of compensation, or receive an offer of compensation, as the case may be, taking into consideration the level of nullification or impairment determined in accordance with Article 314, paragraph 4, as well as any measure notified under Article 316, paragraph 1. The United Kingdom(*) shall endeavour to exercise due restraint when requesting compensation under this paragraph.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 2. If no agreement on compensation is reached within thirty days following the expiry of the reasonable period of time or the notification of the Panel's decision under Article 316 that the measure adopted to comply is incompatible with the provisions of Article 309, any complaining Party shall be entitled, upon notification to the Party complained against with a copy to the Association Committee, to suspend obligations arising from any provision referred to in Article 309, at a level equivalent to the nullification or impairment caused by the violation. The notification shall indicate the obligations proposed to be suspended. The complaining Party may implement the suspension ten days after the date of notification, unless the Party complained against has requested a decision by a Panel under paragraph 3. In the event that a Panel decision applies to more than one Republic of the CA Party, the suspension of obligations shall be applied individually to each Republic of the CA Party that has not complied, or by each Republic of the CA Party, as the case may be, taking into consideration the individual level of nullification and impairment determined in accordance with Article 314, paragraph 4, as well as any measure notified under Article 316, paragraph 1.

3. If the Party complained against considers that the level of suspension is not equivalent to the nullification or impairment caused by the violation, it may request in writing that the original Panel decide on the matter. Such request shall be notified to the complaining Party with a copy to the Association Committee, before the expiry of the ten-day period set out in paragraph 2. The Panel shall notify its decision on the level of the suspension of obligations to the disputing Parties with a copy to the Association Committee within thirty days following the date of submission of the request. Obligations shall not be suspended until the Panel has notified its decision, and any suspension shall be consistent with the Panel's decision.

4. In the event that the original Panel, or some of its members, is unable to reconvene, the procedures established in Article 312 shall apply. The period for notifying the decision shall be forty-five days from the date of submission of the request referred to in paragraph 3.

5. When obligations are suspended in accordance with paragraph 1, the United Kingdom(*) shall endeavour to exercise due restraint, taking into consideration, among other factors, the likely impact on the economy and the level of development of the Party complained against, and shall opt for measures aimed at achieving compliance by the Party complained against that are least likely to negatively affect the attainment of the objectives of this Agreement.

6. The suspension of obligations shall be temporary and shall only be applied until any measure found to be inconsistent with the provisions referred to in Article 309 has been brought into full conformity with those provisions, as established in Article 318, or until the disputing Parties have agreed to resolve the dispute.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party")

Review of any measure adopted to comply after the suspension of obligations 1. The Party complained against shall notify the complaining Party, with a copy to the Association Committee, of any measure it has adopted to comply with the Panel's decision, as well as its request to terminate the suspension of obligations applied by the complaining Party.

2. If the disputing Parties do not reach an agreement on the compatibility of the notified measure with the provisions referred to in Article 309 within thirty days following the date of submission of the notification referred to in paragraph 1, the complaining Party may request in writing that the original Panel decide on the matter. Such request shall be notified to the Party complained against with a copy to the Association Committee. In the event that a Panel decision applies to more than one Republic of the CA Party, the Panel shall issue its decision under this Article for each of the Republics of the CA Party. The Panel's decision shall be notified to the disputing Parties with a copy to the Association Committee within forty-five days following the date of submission of the request. If the Panel decides that any measure adopted to comply is compatible with the provisions of Article 309, the suspension of obligations shall be terminated.

3. In the event that the original Panel, or some of its members, is unable to reconvene, the procedures established in Article 312 shall apply. The period for notifying the decision shall be sixty days from the date of submission of the request referred to in paragraph 2.

COMMON PROVISIONS

Rules of Procedure 1. Unless the disputing Parties agree otherwise, the dispute settlement procedures set out in this Title shall be governed by the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Association Council.

2. Without prejudice to the protection of confidential information, any hearing of the Panel shall be open to the public in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.

3. Unless the disputing Parties agree otherwise, within five days following the establishment of the Panel, its terms of reference shall be: "to examine, in the light of the relevant provisions of Part IV of this Agreement, the matter referred to in the request for establishment of the Panel, to decide on the compatibility of the measure at issue with the provisions referred to in Article 309 of Title X (Dispute Settlement) and to issue a decision on the matter of the dispute in accordance with Article 313 of Title X (Dispute Settlement)".

4. When the disputing Parties have agreed on different terms of reference, they shall notify them to the Panel within two days following their agreement.

5. If a disputing Party considers that a panellist has breached the Code of Conduct or does not meet the requirements set out in Article 325, it may request his or her removal in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.

Information and technical assistance 1. At the request of a disputing Party, or on its own initiative, the Panel may obtain information from any Party it deems appropriate for the Panel proceeding.

2. The Panel may also seek, when relevant, information and opinions from experts, bodies, or other sources. Before seeking such information and opinions, the Panel shall inform the disputing Parties and provide them with an opportunity to comment. Any information obtained under this paragraph must be disclosed in a timely manner to each of the disputing Parties and shall be submitted to them for their comments. Such comments shall be transmitted to the Panel and to the other Party.

Amicus curiae Natural or legal persons with an interest in the matter of the dispute, residing or established in the territories of the disputing Parties, are authorised to submit amicus curiae briefs for the Panel's potential consideration, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.

Rules and principles of interpretation 1. Any Panel shall interpret the provisions referred to in Article 309 in accordance with the customary rules of interpretation of public international law, taking due account that the Parties must apply this Agreement in good faith and avoid circumvention of their obligations.

2. Where a provision of Part IV of this Agreement is identical to a provision of a WTO Agreement, the Panel shall adopt an interpretation consistent with any relevant interpretation established in decisions of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.

3. The Panel's decisions cannot add to or diminish the rights and obligations contained in the provisions referred to in Article 309.

Common provisions related to the Panel's decisions 1. The Panel shall make every effort to take any decision by consensus.

Nevertheless, when a decision cannot be reached by consensus, the matter at issue shall be decided by majority vote. However, dissenting opinions of panellists shall not be published under any circumstances.

2. Any decision of the Panel shall be final and binding on the Parties, and shall not create any rights or obligations for natural or legal persons.

3. The decision shall set out the Panel's findings of fact and law, the applicability of the relevant provisions of the Agreement, and the basic rationale for its findings and conclusions. The decision shall also include a reference to any request for a determination made by either or both disputing Parties, including those set out in the Panel's terms of reference. The disputing Parties shall make the Panel's report public. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to organisational decisions.

4. The Panel may not disclose confidential information in its report, but may state conclusions derived from that information.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Mutually satisfactory solution The disputing Parties may reach a mutually satisfactory solution to a dispute, in accordance with the provisions of this Title, at any time. They shall notify the Association Committee of any such solution. The procedure shall be terminated upon notification of the mutually satisfactory solution.

List of panellists 1. No later than six months50 after the entry into force of the Agreement, the Association Council shall establish a list of thirty-six individuals who are willing and able to serve as panellists. The United Kingdom(*) shall propose twelve individuals to serve as panellists and each Republic of the CA Party shall propose two individuals. The United Kingdom(*) and the Republics of the CA Party shall also select twelve individuals who are not nationals of any of the Parties to serve as Chair of the Panel. The Association Council may review the list at any time and shall ensure that the list is always maintained at this level in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.

50 From the entry into force of this Agreement:

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") a) the Parties shall submit their lists of candidates to the Association Council within seventy-five days; b) the Association Council shall approve or reject the candidates on the lists within one hundred and twenty days; c) the Parties shall submit a list of additional candidates to replace the rejected candidates within one hundred and fifty days; d) the list of candidates shall be finalised within one hundred and eighty days.

2. Panellists shall have specialised knowledge or experience in law, international trade, or other matters related to Part IV of this Agreement, or in the resolution of disputes arising from international trade agreements, be independent, serve in their individual capacity and not be affiliated with or take instructions from any Party or organisation, and comply with the Code of Conduct adopted by the Association Council.

3. The Association Council may establish additional lists of up to fifteen individuals with sectoral experience in specific matters covered by Part IV of this Agreement. When recourse is made to the selection procedure established in Article 312, the Chair of the Association Committee may use a sectoral list if there is agreement between the Parties.

Relationship with WTO obligations 1. If a disputing Party wishes to seek redress for a violation of an obligation under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes of the WTO (hereinafter the "WTO DSU"), it shall have recourse to the relevant rules and procedures of the WTO Agreement.

2. If a disputing Party wishes to seek redress for a violation of an obligation under Part IV of this Agreement, it shall have recourse to the relevant rules and procedures of this Title.

3. If a disputing Party wishes to seek redress for a violation of an obligation under Part IV of this Agreement that also entails a violation of the WTO Agreements, the Party may have recourse to the forum of its choice.

4. The disputing Parties shall avoid bringing identical disputes in different fora when they are based on the same measures and the same legal claims.

5. In the case of disputes that are not identical, related to the same measure, the Parties shall refrain from initiating concurrent dispute settlement proceedings.

6. When a disputing Party has initiated dispute settlement proceedings under the WTO DSU or this Title and subsequently seeks redress for the violation of an obligation in a second forum, based on a dispute identical to the one previously established in the other forum, that Party may not establish the second dispute. For the purposes of this Title, the term "identical" means a dispute based on the same legal claims and the same challenged measures. A dispute shall not be considered identical when, for procedural or jurisdictional reasons, the forum initially selected did not make findings on the claim brought before it.

7. For the purposes of the preceding paragraph, a dispute settlement proceeding shall be considered initiated under the WTO DSU when the Panel has been established in accordance with Article 6 of the WTO DSU, and under this Title, when a Party has requested the establishment of a Panel in accordance with Article 311, paragraph 1. Dispute settlement proceedings under the WTO DSU conclude when the Dispute Settlement Body adopts the Panel report or the Appellate Body report, in accordance with Articles 16 and 17, paragraph 14, of the WTO DSU. Dispute settlement proceedings under this Title conclude when the Panel notifies its decision on the matter of the dispute to the Parties and to the Association Committee in accordance with Article 313, paragraph 1.

8. Any question concerning the jurisdiction of the Panels established under this Title shall be raised within a period of ten days from the establishment of the Panel and be resolved through a preliminary decision within thirty days following the establishment of the Panel. Once an objection to the competence of a Panel has been filed in accordance with this Article, all time periods established in this Title and in the Rules of Procedure shall be suspended until the notification of the Panel's preliminary decision.

9. Nothing in this Title shall prevent a disputing Party from implementing the suspension of obligations authorised by the WTO Dispute Settlement Body. The WTO Agreement shall not be invoked to preclude a disputing Party from suspending obligations under this Title.

Time periods 1. All time periods established in this Title and in the Rules of Procedure, including the periods for the Panels to notify their decisions, shall be counted in calendar days, the first day being the day following the act or fact to which they refer.

2. Any time period referred to in this Title or in the Rules of Procedure may be modified by mutual agreement of the disputing Parties.

3. The Panel, at the request of the complaining Party and with the agreement of the Party complained against, may suspend its work at any time, for a period not exceeding twelve months. In this case, the time periods shall be extended for the time during which the proceeding is suspended. If the proceeding before the Panel has been suspended for more than twelve months, the Panel's mandate shall expire, without prejudice to the right of the complaining Party to request consultations and subsequently request the establishment of a Panel on the same matter at a later stage. This paragraph shall not apply when the suspension results from good faith attempts to reach a mutually satisfactory solution in accordance with Article 324.

Adoption and modification of the Rules of Procedure and the Code of Conduct 1. The Association Council shall adopt the Rules of Procedure and the Code of Conduct at its first session.

2. The Association Council may modify the Rules of Procedure and the Code of Conduct.

MEDIATION MECHANISM FOR NON-TARIFF MEASURES

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Scope of application 1. The mediation mechanism shall apply to non-tariff measures adversely affecting trade between the Parties covered by Part IV of this Agreement.

2. The mediation mechanism shall not apply to any measure or other matter arising under:

• a)Title VIII, on trade and sustainable development; b) Title IX, on regional economic integration; c) the integration processes of the United Kingdom(*) and the Republics of the CA Party; (*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") d) matters for which the dispute settlement mechanism has been excluded; and e) the institutional provisions of this Agreement.

3. This Title shall apply bilaterally between the United Kingdom(*) on the one hand, and each of the Republics of the CA Party, on the other.

(*) (Its name thus substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 4. The mediation procedure shall be confidential.

PROCEDURE OF THE MEDIATION MECHANISM

Initiation of the procedure 1. A Party may, at any time, request in writing that the other Party participate in the mediation procedure. The request shall include a description of the matter sufficient to clearly present the measure at issue and its trade effects.

2. The Party to which the request is addressed shall give favourable consideration to the request and provide a written response within ten days following the date of receipt of the request.

3. Before the selection of the mediator in accordance with Article 331, the Parties to the procedure shall endeavour in good faith to reach an agreement through direct negotiations, for which they shall have a period of twenty days.

Selection of the mediator 1. The Parties to the procedure are encouraged to reach an agreement on the mediator within a period not exceeding fifteen days after the expiry of the period referred to in Article 330, paragraph 3, or sooner if a Party notifies the other that an agreement is not feasible without the assistance of a mediator.

2. If the Parties to the procedure do not reach an agreement on the mediator within the established timeframe, any Party may request the appointment of the mediator by lot. Within five days following the submission of that request, each Party shall establish a list of at least three persons who are not nationals of that Party, meet the conditions of paragraph 4, and are capable of serving as mediator. Within five days following the submission of the list, each Party shall choose at least one name from the other Party's list. The chair of the Association Committee, or the Chair's delegate, shall select the mediator by lot from among the names chosen. The appointment by lot must be carried out within fifteen days following the submission of the request for appointment by lot, on a date and at a place that must be promptly communicated to the Parties. The Parties may, if they so wish, be present at the time of the selection by lot.

3. If a Party to the procedure does not establish the list or does not select a name from the other Party's list, the Chair, or the Chair's delegate, shall select the mediator by lot from the list of the Party that met the requirements of paragraph 2.

4. The mediator must be an expert in the subject matter to which the measure in question relates.51 The mediator shall assist the Parties to the procedure, in an impartial and transparent manner, in bringing clarity to the measure and its possible effects on trade, as well as in reaching a mutually agreed solution.

51 For example, in cases related to standards and technical requirements, the mediator should have experience in the relevant international standardizing bodies.

5. When a Party to the procedure considers that the mediator has breached the Code of Conduct, it may request the mediator's removal and a new mediator shall be chosen in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4.

Rules of the mediation procedure 1. The Parties shall participate in the mediation procedure in good faith and shall make every effort to reach a mutually satisfactory solution.

2. Within fifteen days following the appointment of the mediator, the Party that initiated the mediation procedure shall submit to the mediator, as well as to the other Party to the procedure, a detailed written description of the problem, in particular concerning the operation of the measure in question and its trade effects. Within ten days following the date of receipt of that communication, the other Party may submit its written observations on the description of the problem. Any Party may include in its description or observations any information it deems relevant.

3. The mediator may decide the most appropriate manner to conduct the procedure, in particular whether the Parties to the procedure should be consulted, jointly or individually, and when and how to do so. The mediator may also assess, when certain information has not been made available by the Parties, or when such information is not in the possession of the Parties, whether the circumstances require the assistance of or consultation with relevant experts, government agencies, or other natural or legal persons with specialized knowledge of the matter. When the assistance of or consultation with relevant experts, government agencies, or other natural or legal persons with specialized knowledge of the matter involves confidential information as defined in Article 336 of this Title, such information may only be made available after informing the Parties to the procedure and on the express condition that such information be treated at all times as confidential information.

4. Once the necessary information has been gathered, the mediator may offer an assessment of the issue and the measure in question, and may propose a solution to the Parties to the procedure for their consideration. Such assessment shall not address the compatibility of the measure in question with the Agreement.

5. The procedure shall take place in the territory of the Party to which the request was submitted or in any other location or by any other means mutually agreed.

6. In carrying out its functions, the mediator may use any means of communication, including, but not limited to, telephone, facsimile transmission, web links, or videoconferencing.

7. The procedure shall normally be completed within sixty days following the date of appointment of the mediator. At any stage, the Parties to the procedure may terminate the procedure by mutual agreement.

IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation of a mutually agreed solution 1. When the Parties to the procedure have agreed on a solution to the trade obstacles caused by the measure subject to the procedure, each Party shall take the measures necessary to implement that solution without delay.

2. The Party responsible for implementation shall regularly inform the other Party, as well as the Association Committee, in writing, of any steps or measures taken to implement the mutually agreed solution. This obligation shall cease once the mutually agreed solution has been fully and properly implemented.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Relationship with Title X on dispute settlement 1. The procedure under this mediation mechanism is independent of Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement and is not intended to serve as a basis for dispute settlement proceedings under that Title or any other agreement. A request for mediation and any proceedings under the mediation mechanism shall not preclude recourse to Title X.

2. The mediation mechanism shall be understood without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under Title X.

Timeframes Any timeframe established under this Title may be modified by mutual agreement of the Parties to the procedure.

Confidentiality of information 1. Any Party to the procedure that submits documentation or communications as part of the mediation procedure may designate such documentation or communications, or any part thereof, as confidential.

2. When documentation or communications, or any part thereof, have been designated as confidential by a Party, the other Party and the mediator shall return or destroy such documents within a period not exceeding fifteen days following the conclusion of the mediation procedure.

3. Likewise, when documentation or communications, or any part thereof, that have been designated as confidential have been made available to relevant experts, government agencies, or other natural or legal persons with specialized knowledge related to the matter, such documentation or communications shall be returned or destroyed within a period not exceeding fifteen days following the conclusion of the assistance of or consultations by the mediators.

Costs 1. All costs of the mediation process shall be borne by the Parties in equal shares. "Costs" shall be understood to mean the mediator's remuneration, transportation, lodging, and meal expenses, as well as all general administrative costs of the mediation procedure, in accordance with the expense report submitted by the mediator.

2. The mediator shall maintain a complete and detailed record of all relevant expenses incurred and shall submit a report of expenses to the Parties to the procedure, together with supporting documents.

3. The Association Council shall establish all eligible expenses, as well as the remuneration and allowances to be paid to the mediator.

TRANSPARENCY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Cooperation for enhanced transparency The Parties agree to cooperate in relevant bilateral and multilateral fora to increase transparency, including through the elimination of bribery and corruption in matters covered by Part IV of this Agreement.

Publication 1. Each Party shall ensure that its measures of general application, including laws, regulations, judicial decisions, procedures, and administrative rulings on any trade-related matter covered by Part IV of this Agreement, are promptly published or made available to interested persons in such a manner as to enable interested persons of a Party, as well as any other Party, to become acquainted with them. Upon request, each Party shall provide an explanation of the objective and rationale for such measures and shall allow a reasonable period between publication and their entry into force, unless specific legal or practical circumstances dictate otherwise.

2. Each Party shall endeavour to provide interested persons of the other Party with the opportunity to submit observations on any proposed law, regulation, procedure, or administrative ruling of general application and to take into consideration the relevant observations received.

3. The measures of general application referred to in paragraph 1 shall be deemed to have been made available when the measure has been made available through appropriate notification to the WTO or on an official, public, and free-of-charge website of the Party in question.

4. Nothing in Part IV of this Agreement shall be construed as requiring any Party to provide confidential information whose disclosure could impede law enforcement, or would otherwise be contrary to the public interest, or which could prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of particular enterprises, whether public or private.

Contact points and exchange of information 1. In order to facilitate communication and to ensure the effective implementation of this Agreement, the United Kingdom(**), the CA Party52, and each Republic of the CA Party shall designate a contact point no later than the entry into force of this Agreement53. The designation of contact points shall be without prejudice to the specific designation of competent authorities under specific provisions of this Agreement.

52 The contact point designated by the CA Party shall be used for the exchange of information relating to its collective obligations in accordance with Article 352, paragraph 2, of Part V (Final Provisions) of this Agreement and shall operate according to the instructions agreed by the Republics of the CA Party.

53 For the purposes of the obligation to designate a contact point by the CA Party, "date of entry into force" shall mean the date on which all the Republics of the CA Party have the Agreement in force, in accordance with Article 353(*), paragraph 4.

(*)(Note from Sinalevi: Through subsection 16) sub-subsection b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019", it was agreed to indicate that neither Article 353 nor any reference to Article 353 is incorporated into this Agreement) (**) (Thus its name replaced by the subsection of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 2. Upon request of a Party, the contact point of the other Party shall indicate the office or the official responsible for any matter related to the implementation of Part IV of this Agreement and shall provide the necessary support to facilitate communication with the requesting Party.

3. Upon request of a Party, and to the extent legally possible, each relevant Party shall provide information and shall respond promptly to any question relating to an actual or proposed measure that could substantially affect Part IV of this Agreement.

Administrative procedures Each Party shall administer all measures of general application referred to in Article 339 in a consistent, impartial, and reasonable manner. More specifically, when applying such measures to persons, goods, services, or establishments of a Party in specific cases, each Party shall:

• a)endeavour to provide persons directly affected by a proceeding with reasonable notice of its initiation, including a description of the nature of the proceeding, a statement of the legal authority under which the proceeding is initiated, and a general description of any issues in controversy; b) provide such interested persons with a reasonable opportunity to present facts and arguments in support of their positions prior to any final administrative action, when time, the nature of the proceeding, and the public interest permit; and c) ensure that its procedures are based on law.

Review and appeal 1. Each Party shall establish or maintain judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative tribunals or procedures for the purpose of prompt review and, where justified, correction of final administrative action affecting trade-related matters covered by Part IV of this Agreement. Such tribunals or procedures shall be independent of the office or authority entrusted with administrative enforcement, and those responsible for them shall be impartial and have no substantial interest in the outcome of the matter.

2. Each Party shall ensure that, in any such tribunals or procedures, the parties to the procedure have the right to:

• a)a reasonable opportunity to support or defend their respective positions; and b) a decision based on the evidence and submissions of record or, where required by its law, on the record compiled by the administrative authority.

3. Each Party shall ensure that, subject to appeal or further review as provided for in its law, any such decisions are implemented by the office or authority competent for the administrative action in question and shall govern the practice of such office or authority.

Specific rules The provisions of this Title shall be understood without prejudice to any specific rules established in other provisions of this Agreement.

Transparency in subsidies 1. For the purposes of this Agreement, a subsidy is a measure related to trade in goods, which meets the conditions set out in Article 1.1 of the SCM Agreement and is specific within the meaning of Article 2 thereof. This provision covers subsidies as defined in the Agreement on Agriculture.

2. Each Party shall ensure transparency in subsidies relating to trade in goods. As of the entry into force of this Agreement, each Party shall report every two years to the other Party on the legal basis, form, amount or budget and, where possible, the beneficiary of subsidies granted by its government or any public body. Such report shall be deemed to have been provided if the relevant information has been made available by the Parties or on their behalf on a publicly accessible website. When exchanging information, the Parties shall take into account the requirements of professional and commercial secrecy.

3. The Parties may exchange information upon request of a Party on matters related to subsidies in the area of services.

4. The Association Committee shall periodically review the progress made by the Parties in the implementation of this Article.

5. The provisions of this Article shall be understood without prejudice to the rights of the Parties to apply trade defence measures or to take dispute settlement actions or other appropriate actions against subsidies granted by the other Party, in accordance with the relevant WTO provisions.

6. The Parties may not resort to the dispute settlement procedures under Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement for matters arising under this Article.

SPECIFIC TASKS ON TRADE MATTERS OF THE BODIES ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT

Specific tasks of the Association Council 1. When the Association Council carries out any of the tasks conferred in Part IV of this Agreement, it shall be composed, at ministerial level, of representatives of the United Kingdom(*), on the one hand, and the Ministers of each of the Republics of the CA Party, with responsibility for trade-related matters, on the other, in accordance with the respective legal frameworks of the Parties, or by the persons they have designated.

(*) (Thus its name replaced by the subsection of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party") 2. The Association Council may, when dealing with trade-related matters:

• a)modify, in pursuit of the objectives of Part IV of this Agreement:
• i)the lists of goods established in Annex I (Elimination of Customs Duties), in order to incorporate one or more goods into the tariff elimination schedule; ii) the lists established in Annex I (Elimination of Customs Duties), in order to accelerate tariff elimination; iii) Appendices 1, 2, and 3 of Annex I (Elimination of Customs Duties); iv) Appendices 1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation); v) Annex XVI (Government Procurement); vi) Annex XVIII (Protected Geographical Indications); vii) Annex XIX (List of products referred to in Article 306, paragraph 4); viii) Annex XXI (Sub-Committees); b) issue interpretations on the provisions of Part IV of this Agreement; and c) take any other action in the exercise of its functions as agreed by the Parties.

3. Each Party shall implement, in accordance with its applicable legal procedures, any modification under paragraph 2, subparagraph a), within the period agreed by the Parties54.

54 Implementation of the modifications approved by the Association Council:

1. In the case of Costa Rica, the decisions of the Association Council under Article 345, paragraph 2, subparagraph a), shall be equivalent to the instrument referred to in Article 121.4, third paragraph (Protocol of Lesser Rank) of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica.

2. In the case of Honduras, the decisions of the Association Council under Article 345, paragraph 2, subparagraph a), shall be equivalent to the instrument referred to in Article 21 of the Constitution of the Republic of Honduras.

Specific tasks of the Association Committee 1. When the Association Committee carries out any of the tasks conferred in Part IV of this Agreement, it shall be composed of representatives of the European Commission, on the one hand, and representatives of each of the Republics of the CA Party, on the other, at the level of senior officials with responsibility for trade-related matters, or by the persons they have designated.

2. The Association Committee shall have, in particular, the following functions when dealing with trade-related matters:

• a)assist the Association Council in the performance of its functions with regard to trade-related matters; b) supervise the proper implementation and application of the provisions of Part IV of this Agreement. In this regard, and without prejudice to the rights established in Title X (Dispute Settlement) and Title XI (Mediation Mechanism for Non-Tariff Measures) of Part IV of this Agreement, any Party may refer for discussion, within the framework of the Association Committee, any matter relating to the application or interpretation of Part IV of this Agreement; c) supervise the further elaboration of the provisions of Part IV of this Agreement, as necessary, and evaluate the results obtained from their application; d) seek appropriate ways to prevent and resolve problems that may otherwise arise in the areas covered by Part IV of this Agreement; and e) approve the internal regulations of all Sub-Committees established under Part IV of this Agreement and supervise their work.

3. In carrying out its functions under paragraph 2, the Association Committee may:

• a)establish Sub-Committees additional to those established in Part IV of this Agreement, composed of representatives of the European Commission and of each of the Republics of the CA Party, and assign them responsibilities within its competence; it may also decide to modify the functions assigned to the Sub-Committees it establishes, as well as dissolve them; b) recommend to the Association Council the adoption of decisions in pursuit of the specific objectives of Part IV of this Agreement; and c) take any other action in the exercise of its functions as agreed by the Parties or in accordance with the instructions of the Association Council.

Coordinators of Part IV of this Agreement 1. The European Commission and each of the Republics of the CA Party shall designate a Coordinator for Part IV of this Agreement within sixty days following the entry into force of this Agreement.

2. The Coordinators shall work jointly in developing agendas and shall make all other necessary preparations for the meetings of the Association Council and the Association Committee, in accordance with the preceding provisions, and shall follow up on the decisions of those bodies, as appropriate.

Sub-Committees 1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 8 of Title II (Institutional Framework) of Part I of this Agreement, this Article shall apply to all Sub-Committees established in Part IV of this Agreement.

2. The Sub-Committees shall be composed of representatives of the European Commission, on the one hand, and representatives of each of the Republics of the CA Party, on the other.

3. The Sub-Committees shall meet once a year or at the request of any Party or of the Association Committee, at an appropriate level. When held in person, meetings shall be held alternately in London(*) or Central America. Meetings may also be held by any technological means available to the Parties.

(*) (Thus its name replaced by the subsection of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously indicated as "Brussels") 4. The Sub-Committee shall be chaired alternately by a representative of the United Kingdom(**), on the one hand, and by a representative of a Republic of the CA Party, on the other, for a period of one year.

(**) (Thus its name replaced by the subsection of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously indicated as "EU Party")

EXCEPTIONS

Balance of payments 1. If a Party experiences serious balance-of-payments and external financial difficulties, or is at risk of experiencing them, it may adopt or maintain restrictive measures with respect to trade in goods or services and to current payments.

2. The Parties shall endeavour to avoid the application of the restrictive measures referred to in paragraph 1.

3. Any restrictive measures adopted or maintained under this Article shall be non-discriminatory and temporary, and shall not exceed what is necessary to remedy the balance-of-payments and external financial situation. They shall be in conformity with the relevant conditions established in the WTO Agreements and consistent with the Articles of the Agreement of the International Monetary Fund.

4. If any Party maintains or has adopted restrictive measures, or has modified them, it shall promptly notify the other Party and present, as soon as possible, a timetable for their removal.

5. If a Party considers that the restrictive measure adopted or maintained affects the bilateral trade relationship, it may request consultations with the other Party, which shall be held without delay within the framework of the Association Committee. Such consultations shall assess the balance-of-payments situation of the affected Party and the restrictions adopted or maintained under this Article, taking into account, inter alia, factors such as:

• a)the nature and extent of the balance-of-payments and external financial difficulties; b) the economic and trade environment; or c) other possible alternative corrective measures that may be used.

The consultations shall examine the conformity of any restrictive measure with paragraphs 3 and 4. All findings of statistical data and other facts presented by the International Monetary Fund ("IMF") relating to foreign exchange, monetary reserves, and balance of payments shall be accepted as such and the conclusions shall be based on the IMF's assessment of the balance-of-payments and external financial situation of the affected Party.

Taxation 1. No provision of Part IV of this Agreement or of agreements adopted pursuant to this Agreement shall be construed so as to prevent the Parties, in the application of the relevant provisions of their respective tax legislation, from distinguishing between taxpayers who are not in the same situation, in particular with regard to their place of residence or the place where their capital is invested.

2. No provision of Part IV of this Agreement or of agreements adopted pursuant to Part IV shall be construed so as to prevent the adoption or effective enforcement of any measure aimed at preventing tax avoidance (elusión) or evasion (evasión) under the tax provisions of agreements for the avoidance of double taxation or other tax arrangements, or any domestic tax legislation.

3. No provision of Part IV of this Agreement shall affect the respective rights and obligations of the Parties under any tax agreement. In the event of any incompatibility between Part IV of this Agreement and any agreement of a tax nature, the provisions of the latter shall prevail to the extent of the incompatibility.

Regional Preference 1. No provision of Part IV of this Agreement shall oblige a Party to extend to the other Party any more favorable treatment that is applied internally within each of the Parties as part of their respective regional economic integration process.

2. No provision of Part IV of this Agreement shall prevent the maintenance, modification, or establishment of customs unions, free trade zones, or other agreements between the Parties, or between the Parties and third countries or regions.

PART V FINAL PROVISIONS

Definition of the Parties 1. The Parties to this Agreement are the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, referred to as the "Republics of the CA Party," on the one hand, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, referred to as the "United Kingdom," on the other.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by item 16) sub-item a) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") 2. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Party" shall refer to each Republic of the CA Party, without prejudice to the obligation to act jointly under the provisions set out in paragraph 3, or the United Kingdom(*), respectively.

(*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party") 3. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Republics of the CA Party agree and commit to act jointly in the following areas:

• a)in decision-making through the bodies provided for in Title II (Institutional Framework) of Part I of this Agreement; b) in the implementation of the obligations set out in Title IX (Regional Economic Integration) of Part IV of this Agreement; c) in the implementation of the obligation to establish a Central American Regulation on Competition and a competition authority, in accordance with Articles 277 and 279, paragraph 2, of Title VII (Trade and Competition) of Part IV of this Agreement; and d) in the implementation of the obligation to establish a single point of access at the regional level, in accordance with Article 212, paragraph 2, of Title V (Public Procurement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

When acting jointly in accordance with this paragraph, reference shall be made to the Republics of the CA Party as the "CA Party." 4. For any other provision under this Agreement, the Republics of the CA Party shall assume obligations and act individually.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 3, and in a manner compatible with the further development of Central American regional integration, the Republics of the CA Party undertake to progressively seek to increase the scope of the areas in which they will act jointly, and shall notify the United Kingdom(*) thereof. The Association Council shall adopt a decision specifying the scope of those areas.

(*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party")

Entry into Force 1. The Parties shall approve this Agreement in accordance with their internal legal procedures.

2. This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the month in which the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal legal procedures referred to in paragraph 1.

3. The notifications shall be sent, in the case of the United Kingdom(*), to the Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union, and, in the case of the Republics of the CA Party, to the Secretariat General of the Central American Integration System (SG-SICA), who shall be the depositaries of this Agreement.

(*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party") 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2, Part IV of this Agreement may be applied by the European Union and by each of the Republics of the CA Party from the first day of the month following the date on which they notify each other of the completion of the internal legal procedures necessary for that purpose. In such case, the institutional bodies necessary for the functioning of this Agreement shall exercise their functions.

5. No later than the date of entry into force in accordance with paragraph 2, or the date of application of this Agreement, if applied in accordance with paragraph 4, each Party shall have fulfilled the requirements established in Article 244 and in Article 245, paragraph 1, subparagraphs a) and b), of Title VI (Intellectual Property) of Part IV of this Agreement. If a Republic of the CA Party has not fulfilled those requirements, this Agreement shall not enter into force in accordance with paragraph 2, or shall not be applied in accordance with paragraph 4, between the United Kingdom(*) and that Republic of the CA Party that has not fulfilled them, until those requirements have been fulfilled.

(*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party") 6. When a provision of this Agreement is applied in accordance with paragraph 4, any reference in that provision to the date of entry into force of this Agreement shall be construed as referring to the date from which the Parties agreed to apply that provision in accordance with paragraph 4.

7. The Parties for which Part IV of this Agreement has entered into force in accordance with paragraph 2 or 4 may also use materials originating from the Republics of the CA Party for which this Agreement is not in force.

8. From the date of entry into force in accordance with paragraph 2, this Agreement shall replace the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreements in force between the Republics of the CA Party and the United Kingdom(*).

(Sinalevi Note: By means of item 16) sub-item b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that neither Article 353 nor any reference to Article 353 is incorporated into this Agreement) (*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party")

Duration 1. This Agreement shall have indefinite duration and validity.

2. Any Party may notify its respective depositary in writing of its intention to denounce this Agreement.

3. In the event of denunciation by any Party, the other Parties shall examine, within the framework of the Association Committee, the effect of such denunciation on this Agreement. The Association Council shall decide on any necessary adjustments or transitional measures.

4. The denunciation shall take effect six months after notification to the respective depositary.

Fulfillment of Obligations 1. The Parties shall adopt all general or specific measures necessary to fulfill the obligations they assume under this Agreement and shall ensure that they are consistent with the objectives set out in this Agreement.

2. If a Party considers that another Party has failed to fulfill an obligation under this Agreement, it may adopt appropriate measures. Before doing so, except in cases of special urgency, it shall submit to the Association Council, within a period of thirty days, all relevant information necessary for a thorough examination of the situation, with a view to finding a solution acceptable to the Parties. In selecting the measures to be adopted, priority shall be given to those which least disrupt the implementation of this Agreement. Such measures shall be notified immediately to the Association Committee and shall be the subject of consultations within the Committee if a Party so requests.

3. The Parties agree that the term "cases of special urgency" in paragraph 2 means a case of material breach (infracción importante) of this Agreement by one of the Parties. The Parties also agree that the term "appropriate measures" referred to in paragraph 2 means measures adopted in accordance with international law. It is understood that suspension is a measure of last resort.

4. A material breach of this Agreement consists of:

• a)denunciation of this Agreement not sanctioned by the general rules of international law; b) a violation of the essential elements of this Agreement.

5. If a Party adopts a measure in a case of special urgency, the other Party may request that the Parties be convened to an urgent meeting within a period of fifteen days.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2, if a Party considers that another Party has failed to fulfill one or more obligations under Part IV of this Agreement, it may only have recourse to, and be governed by, the dispute settlement procedures established under Title X (Dispute Settlement) and the mediation mechanism established under Title XI (Mediation Mechanism for Non-Tariff Measures) of Part IV of this Agreement, or other alternative mechanisms provided for specific obligations in Part IV of this Agreement.

Rights and Obligations under this Agreement No provision of this Agreement shall be construed as conferring rights or imposing obligations on persons, other than the rights or obligations created by this Agreement, nor as obliging a Party to allow this Agreement to be invoked directly in its domestic legal system, unless the national legislation of that Party provides otherwise.

Exceptions 1. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed as:

• a)requiring a Party to provide or give access to information the disclosure of which it considers contrary to its essential security interests; or b) preventing any Party from adopting measures which it considers necessary for the protection of its essential security interests:
• i)relating to fissionable and fusionable materials or those from which they are derived; ii) relating to economic activities intended directly or indirectly to supply a military establishment; iii) related to the manufacture of or trade in arms, ammunition, and war materiel; iv) relating to public procurement indispensable for national security or national defense; v) adopted in time of war or other emergency in international relations; c) preventing any Party from taking any action to fulfill obligations it has undertaken for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security; or d) preventing any Party from deciding independently on budgetary priorities or requiring any Party to increase the budgetary resources allocated to the implementation of the obligations and commitments contained in this Agreement.

2. The Association Council shall be informed to the fullest extent possible of the measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 1, subparagraphs a) and b), and of their termination.

Evolutionary Clause 1. The Parties may agree to expand and complement this Agreement by means of amendments or through the conclusion of agreements on specific activities or sectors, in light of the experience gained in the implementation of this Agreement.

2. The Parties may also agree on any other amendment to this Agreement.

3. All amendments and agreements mentioned shall be approved in accordance with the internal legal procedures of each Party.

Accession of New Members 1. The Association Committee shall be informed of any request made by a third State to become a member of the European Union and of any request made by a third State to join the economic and political integration processes of Central America.

(Sinalevi Note: By means of item 16) sub-item c) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the words "of any request made by a third State to become a member of the European Union and" are not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) 2. During the negotiations between the European Union and a candidate State, the United Kingdom(*) shall provide the CA Party with all relevant information, and the CA Party, in turn, shall communicate its views (if any) to the United Kingdom(*) so that they may be fully taken into consideration. The CA Party shall be notified by the United Kingdom(*) of any accession to the European Union.

(Sinalevi Note: By means of item 16) sub-item d) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the preceding paragraph is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) (*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party") 3. Likewise, during the negotiations between the CA Party and a State seeking to join the economic and political integration processes of Central America, the CA Party shall provide the United Kingdom(*) with all relevant information, and, in turn, the United Kingdom(*) shall communicate its views (if any) to the CA Party so that they may be fully taken into consideration. The United Kingdom(*) shall be notified by the CA Party of any accession to the economic and political integration processes of Central America.

(*) (Thus substituted its designation by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Declaración Conjunta sobre Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019". Previously stated as "EU Party") 4. The Parties shall examine the effect of such accession on this Agreement within the framework of the Association Committee. The Association Council shall decide on the necessary transitional measures or adjustments, which shall be approved in accordance with the internal legal procedures of each Party.

5. If the act of accession to the economic and political integration processes of Central America does not provide for automatic accession to this Agreement, the interested State shall accede by depositing an act of accession with the respective depositary bodies of the Parties.

6. The instrument of accession shall be deposited with the depositaries.

Territorial Application 1. In the EU Party, this Agreement shall apply to the territories in which the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply and under the conditions laid down in those Treaties.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, insofar as the customs territory of the European Union includes areas not covered by the foregoing territorial definition, this Agreement shall also apply to the customs territory of the European Union.

3. In Central America, this Agreement shall apply to the territories of the Republics of the CA Party, in accordance with their respective national legislation and international law.

(Sinalevi Note: By means of item 16) sub-item e) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that this paragraph is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement)

Reservations and Interpretative Declarations This Agreement does not allow for unilateral reservations or interpretative declarations.

Annexes, Appendices, Protocols and Notes, Footnotes, and Joint Declarations The annexes, appendices, protocols and notes, footnotes, and joint declarations of this Agreement shall form an integral part thereof.

Authentic Texts This Agreement is drawn up in duplicate in the Spanish, German, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Slovak, Slovenian, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, English, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, and Swedish languages, each of these texts being equally authentic.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, duly authorized, have signed this Agreement.

Done at Tegucigalpa on the twenty-ninth day of June in the year two thousand and twelve.

Done at Tegucigalpa on the twenty-ninth day of June in the year two thousand and twelve.

For the Republic of Costa Rica For the Republic of El Salvador For the Republic of Guatemala For the Republic of Honduras For the Republic of Nicaragua For the Republic of Panama За Европейския съюз For the European Union Za Evropskou unii For Den Europæiske Union Für die Europäische Union Euroopa Liidu nimel Για την Ευρωπαϊκή ΄Ενωση For the European Union Pour l'Union européenne Per l'Unione europea Eiropas Savienības vārdā – Europos Sąjungos vardu Az Európai Unió részéről Għall-Unjoni Ewropea Voor de Europese Unie W imieniu Unii Europejskiej Pela União Europeia Pentru Uniunea Europeană Za Európsku úniu Za Evropsko unijo Euroopan unionin puolesta För Europeiska unionen Voor het Koninkrijk België Pour le Royaume de Belgique Für das Königreich Belgien Deze handtekening verbindt eveneens de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, de Franse Gemeenschap, de Duitstalige Gemeenschap, het Vlaamse Gewest, het Waalse Gewest en het Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest.

Cette signature engage également la Communauté française, la Communauté flamande, la Communauté germanophone, la Région wallonne, la Région flamande et la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale.

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За Република България Za Českou republiku For Kongeriget Danmark Für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland Eesti Vabariigi nimel Thar cheann Na hÉireann For Ireland Για την Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Por el Reino de España Pour la République française Per la Repubblica italiana Για την Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Latvijas Republikas vārdā – Lietuvos Respublikos vardu Pour le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg Magyarország részéről Għal Malta Voor het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden Für die Republik Österreich W imieniu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Pela República Portuguesa Pentru România Za Republiko Slovenijo Za Slovenskú republiku Suomen tasavallan puolesta För Republiken Finland För Konungariket Sverige For the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ELIMINATION OF CUSTOMS DUTIES

1. For the EU Party, the elimination of customs duties described in the staging categories established in subparagraphs a), b), c), e), f), l), m), n), o), p), q), and r) of paragraph 3 below shall apply to the base rate indicated in its schedule to this annex.

2. For each Republic of the CA Party, the elimination of customs duties described in the staging categories established in subparagraphs a), b), c), d), e), f), g), h), j), k), and q) of paragraph 3 below shall apply in the following manner for each year of the tariff elimination period:

• a)if applying the staging category to the CA base rate yields a tariff higher than the base rate of one of the Republics of the CA Party, the applicable tariff for that Republic shall be its base rate; b) if applying the staging category to the CA base rate yields a tariff lower than or equal to the base rate of one of the Republics of the CA Party, the applicable tariff for that Republic shall be the tariff resulting from applying the staging category to the CA base rate.

3. Unless otherwise provided in the general notes of each Party's schedule, the following categories apply to the elimination of customs duties by each Party pursuant to Article 83 (Elimination of Customs Duties) of Chapter 1 of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement:

• a)tariffs on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category A in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated entirely, and such goods shall be free of duties on the date of entry into force of this Agreement; (b) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category B in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in three equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year three; (c) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category C in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in five equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year five; (d) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category C1 in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in six equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year six; (e) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category D in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in seven equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year seven; (f) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category E in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in ten equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year ten; (g) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category E1 in a Party's schedule shall remain at their base rate from year one to year five; the customs duties on these goods shall be eliminated in five equal annual stages, beginning on January 1 of year six, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year ten; (h) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category E2 in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in ten annual stages; on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, customs duties shall be reduced by two percent of the base rate and, on January 1 of year two, by an additional two percent. Starting on January 1 of year three, customs duties shall be reduced by an additional eight percent of the base rate and, thereafter, by an additional eight percent of the base rate each year until year six. Starting on January 1 of year seven, customs duties shall be reduced by an additional sixteen percent of the base rate and, thereafter, by an additional sixteen percent each year until year nine, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year ten. The tariff elimination process for this category is detailed in the following table:

(i) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category F in a Party's schedule shall remain at their base rate55, except as provided in subparagraph (c) of Article 84 (Statu quo) of Chapter 1 of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement; such goods are excluded from tariff elimination or reduction; 55 For the Republics of the CA Party, this refers to the base rate of each Republic, as indicated in the respective schedule.

(j) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category G in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in thirteen equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year thirteen; (k) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category H in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in fifteen equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year fifteen; (l) the ad valorem customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category I in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated and such goods shall be free of ad valorem customs duties on the date of entry into force of this Agreement. The specific duties on these goods, applicable under the "entry price" system, shall remain at their base rate as indicated in paragraph 4, section A, of this Annex; (m) the ad valorem customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category J in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated, and such goods shall be free of ad valorem customs duties on the date of entry into force of this Agreement; the specific duties on these goods shall remain at their base rate; (n) the ad valorem customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category K in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated, and such goods shall be free of ad valorem customs duties on the date of entry into force of this Agreement; the specific duties on these goods shall be eliminated in three equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year three; (o) the ad valorem customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category L in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated in three equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be free of ad valorem customs duties as of January 1 of year three; the specific duties on these goods, applicable under the "entry price" system, shall remain at their base rate as indicated in paragraph 4, section A of this Annex; (p) the ad valorem customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category M in a Party's schedule shall be eliminated, and such goods shall be free of ad valorem customs duties on the date of entry into force of this Agreement; the specific duties on these goods shall be eliminated in ten equal annual stages, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and such goods shall be duty-free as of January 1 of year ten; (q) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category Q in a Party's schedule shall be applied as provided in Appendix 1 (Import tariff rate quotas of the Republics of the CA Party) and Appendix 2 (Import tariff rate quotas of the EU Party) of this Annex; (r) the customs duties on goods included within the tariff lines in staging category ST in a Party's schedule shall be applied as provided in Appendix 3 (Special treatment for bananas) of this Annex.

4. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the European Union may apply the entry price system customs duties established in Annex 2 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 of 17 October 2006.

5. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the terms "EA", "AD S/Z" and "AD F/M", included in the base rates of the EU Party's schedule, refer to the customs duties established in Annex 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 of 17 October 2006. EU/CENTR-AM/Annex I/en 8 6. For purposes of the elimination of customs duties pursuant to Article 83 (Elimination of customs duties) of Chapter 1 of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement, the transitional tariff rates shall be rounded down, at least to the nearest tenth of a percentage point or, if the tariff rate is expressed in monetary units, to the nearest 0.1 of the official monetary unit of the Party.

7. For purposes of this Annex and a Party's schedule, year one means the year of entry into force of this Agreement as provided in Article 353(*) (Entry into Force), paragraph 4, of Part V of this Agreement.

(*) (Sinalevi Note: By subsection 16) subparagraph b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that neither Article 353 nor any reference to Article 353 is incorporated into this Agreement.)

8. For purposes of this Annex and a Party's schedule, starting from year two, each annual customs duty cut shall take effect on January 1 of the respective year.

9. For purposes of paragraph 3, subparagraph (q) of this Annex, if the entry into force of this Agreement corresponds to a date after January 1 and before December 31 of the same calendar year, the quota quantity shall be prorated proportionally for the remainder of the calendar year.

GENERAL NOTES OF THE SCHEDULE OF THE REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY 1. Pursuant to Decree No. 902, of January 9, 2006, El Salvador applies a tariff of 15% to imports of iron and steel bars of transverse cross-section whose dimension is less than or equal to 16 mm, with a carbon content of less than 0.4% by weight, classified under tariff item 7214.99.90 of the SAC 2007. Such products are currently classified under tariff item 7214.99.30, created by El Salvador at the national level through the aforementioned Decree.

2. For goods classified under tariff item 0808.10.00 of the SAC 2007, Guatemala shall continue to apply the provisions contained in the Law of the National Deciduous Fruit Growing Cooperation Fund, Decree No. 15-2007 of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala and its amendments, regarding charges on the importation and production of apples.

3. In the event of a fiscal emergency, Guatemala may temporarily and automatically increase the customs duties applied on goods classified under tariff items 2709.00.10, 2709.00.90, 2710.11.20, 2710.11.30, 2710.19.11, 2710.19.21, 2710.19.22 of the SAC 2007. In this case, the customs duty shall not be higher than that applied to all countries during the emergency period justifying the adoption of the tariff increase.

4. For goods classified under tariff items 1005.90.20, 1005.90.30, 1007.00.90, 1102.20.00, 1103.13.10, 1103.13.90 and 1104.23.00 of the SAC 2007, Honduras shall maintain the application of Decree No. 31-92, of March 5, 1992, and its regulations under Agreement No. 105-93 and its amendments.

5. For goods classified under tariff items 0402.91.10, 0402.99.10, 2002.90.10 of the SAC 2007, Panama shall apply category F, in accordance with paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of this Annex.

6. For goods classified under tariff items 2208.30.10 and 2208.30.90 of the SAC 2007, Panama shall apply Category A, in accordance with paragraph 3, subparagraph (a), of section A of this Annex.

7. For goods classified under tariff item 2106.90.99 of the SAC 2007, Panama shall apply Category F, in accordance with paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of this Annex.

8. Imitation cheese are products with the physical appearance of cheese, which are reasonably considered to be intended for use as cheese and which do not simultaneously meet the three criteria established in Note 3 of Chapter 4 of the Harmonized System. Usually these products meet at least one of the mentioned criteria.

APPENDIX 1 IMPORT TARIFF RATE QUOTAS OF THE REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY 1. This Appendix includes the import tariff rate quotas for goods originating in the EU Party under staging category "Q" in the schedule of the Republics of the CA Party. Each Republic of the CA Party shall administer these tariff rate quotas in accordance with its national regulations.

2. Imports made in accordance with the tariff rate quotas established in paragraphs 3, 5 and 7 of this Appendix shall be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the EU Party.

(*)3. Cured hams and streaky bacon:

(a) The Republics of the CA Party shall grant to the EU Party a joint quota of 900 metric tons per year, with an annual growth of 45 metric tons, for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be eliminated in accordance with the provisions of category H of paragraph 3, subparagraph (k), of section A of Annex I.

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff items of the schedule of the Republics of the CA Party: 0210.11.00, 0210.12.00 and 0210.19.00 of the SAC 2007.

(*) (Sinalevi Note: By subsection 17) subparagraph e.i) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate the following: "(e) Appendix 1 – Import tariff rate quotas of the Republics of the CA Party i. Joint quotas:

") (*)4. Milk Powder:

(a) Each Republic of the CA Party shall grant to the EU Party a quota for goods entered in accordance with subparagraphs (b) and (d). The volume for year one and the successive annual growth starting from year two for each Republic of the CA Party are detailed below:

(b) Within this quota, the aggregate quantity of goods entered under the tariff items established in subparagraph (d) shall be free of customs duties in any calendar year and shall not exceed the quantities specified in the table in subparagraph (a) for the EU Party, for each year.

(c) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quantities established in subparagraph (a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of Annex I.

(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) apply to the following tariff items of the schedule of the Republics of the CA Party: 0402.10.00, 0402.21.11, 0402.21.12, 0402.21.21, 0402.21.22 and 0402.29.00 of the SAC 2007.

(*) (Sinalevi Note: By subsection 17) subparagraph e.ii) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate in relation to paragraph 4) above the following: "ii. Individual quotas – milk powder (appendix 1, paragraph 4):

") 5. Whey:

(a) The Republics of the CA Party shall grant to the EU Party a joint quota of 100 metric tons per year, with an annual growth of 10 metric tons, for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be eliminated in accordance with the provisions of category B of paragraph 3, subparagraph (b), of section A of Annex I.

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff items of the schedule of the Republics of the CA Party: 0404.90.00 (except delactosed milk) of the SAC 2007.

(*)6. Cheese:

(a) Each Republic of the CA Party shall grant to the EU Party a quota for goods entered in accordance with subparagraphs (b) and (d). The volume for year one and the successive annual growth starting from year two for each Republic of the CA Party are detailed below:

(b) Within this quota, the aggregate quantity of goods entered under the tariff items established in subparagraph (d) shall be free of customs duties in any calendar year and shall not exceed the quantities specified in the table in subparagraph (a) for the EU Party, for each year.

(c) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quantities established in subparagraph (a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of Annex I.

(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) apply to the following tariff items of the schedule of the Republics of the CA Party: 0406.20.90, 0406.30.00, 0406.90.10, 0406.90.20 and 0406.90.90 of the SAC 2007.

(*) (Sinalevi Note: By subsection 17) subparagraph e.iii) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate in relation to paragraph 6) above the following: "iii. Individual quotas – cheese (appendix 1, paragraph 6):

") 7. Prepared or preserved pork meat:

(a) The Republics of the CA Party shall grant to the EU Party a joint quota of 900 metric tons per year, with an annual growth of 45 metric tons, for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be eliminated in accordance with the provisions of category H of paragraph 3, subparagraph (k), of section A of Annex I.

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff items of the schedule of the Republics of the CA Party: 1602.41.00, 1602.42.00 and 1602.49.90 of the SAC 2007.

(Sinalevi Note: By subsection 17) subparagraphs a, b, c, d) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that in relation to appendix 1) above the following: "(a) In Appendices 1 and 2 of Annex 1, the information relating to the volumes of the import tariff rate quotas and, where applicable, the annual increase volumes, are replaced by the quotas and volumes established in the following tables.

(b) In those tables:

i. the import tariff rate quota volumes applicable for 2019 shall be those stipulated under the heading "2019 quota"; and ii. for tariff rate quotas that increase over time, the volume for subsequent years shall be calculated in accordance with the figure for "Annual increase".

(c) If this Agreement enters into force in 2020 or a subsequent year, for tariff rate quotas that increase over time, the volume applicable during the year in which the Agreement enters into force shall be calculated by combining the values of the "2019 quota" and the "annual increase" as applicable for each year after 2019 up to and including the year of entry into force.

(d) For the avoidance of doubt, if this Agreement enters into force once a quota period has begun, the import tariff rate quotas shall be applied on a prorated basis in accordance with Annex 1, section A, paragraph 9.") APPENDIX 2 IMPORT TARIFF RATE QUOTAS OF THE EU PARTY 1. This Appendix includes the import tariff rate quotas for goods originating in Central America under staging category "Q" in the schedule of the EU Party. The EU Party shall administer these tariff rate quotas in accordance with its national regulations.

2. Imports within the tariff rate quotas established in paragraphs 8 to 11 of this Appendix shall be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 below by the competent authority of the relevant Republic of the CA Party.

3. The Republics of the CA Party shall agree among themselves on the distribution of the regional tariff rate quotas established in paragraphs 8 to 11 of this Appendix and, on that basis, each Republic of the CA Party shall issue the corresponding export certificates.

4. Garlic:

(a) The EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party a quota of 550 metric tons per year for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff item of the EU Party's schedule: 0703 20 00.

5. Cassava starch:

(a) The EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party a quota of 5,000 metric tons per year for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff item of the EU Party's schedule: 1108 14 00.

6. Sweet corn:

(a) The EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party a quota of 1,440 metric tons per year, with an annual growth of 120 metric tons, for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category J of paragraph 3, subparagraph (m), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff items of the EU Party's schedule: 0710 40 00, 0711 90 30, 2001 90 30, 2004 90 10 and 2005 80 00.

7. Mushrooms:

(a) The EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party a quota of 275 metric tons per year for goods entered in accordance with subparagraph (c). The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph (a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category J of paragraph 3, subparagraph (m), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).

(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) apply to the following tariff items of the EU Party's schedule: 0711 51 00, 2003 10 20 and 2003 10 30.

8. Bovine meat:

(a) The EU Party shall grant exclusively to Nicaragua a quota of 500 metric tons (carcass weight equivalent) per year, with an annual growth of 25 metric tons. The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(b) Additionally, the EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party a regional quota of 9,500 metric tons (carcass weight equivalent) per year, with an annual growth of 475 metric tons. The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

(c) Customs duties on goods entered in aggregate quantities in excess of the quotas established in subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph (i), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).

(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) apply to the following tariff items of the EU Party's schedule: 0201 10 00, 0201 20 20, 0201 20 30, 0201 20 50, 0201 20 90, 0201 30 00, 0202 10 00, 0202 20 10, 0202 20 30, 0202 20 50, 0202 20 90, 0202 30 10, 0202 30 50 and 0202 30 90.

9. Sugar, including organic sugar, and goods with high sugar content:

(a) The EU Party shall grant exclusively to Panama a quota of 12,000 metric tons of raw sugar equivalent56 per year, with an annual growth of 360 metric tons. The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

56 Standard quality raw sugar shall be sugar with a 92 percent yield in white sugar.

(b) Additionally, the EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party, except Panama, a regional quota of 150,000 metric tons of raw sugar equivalent57 per year, with an annual growth of 4,500 metric tons. The quantity entered within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.

57 Standard quality raw sugar shall be sugar with a yield of 92 percent in white sugar.

• c)Customs duties on goods imported in aggregate quantities in excess of the quotas established in subparagraphs a) and b) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph i), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties), for the tariff lines indicated in subparagraph d), item i); and in accordance with the provisions of category J of paragraph 3, subparagraph m), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties), for the tariff lines indicated in subparagraph d), item ii).
• d)Subparagraphs a), b) and c) apply to the following tariff lines of the list of the EU Party:

i. 1701 11 10, 1701 11 90, 1701 91 00, 1701 99 10, 1701 99 90, 1702 30 10, 1702 30 51, 1702 30 59, 1702 30 91, 1702 30 99, 1702 40 90, 1702 90 30, 1702 90 50, 1702 90 71, 1702 90 75, 1702 90 79, 1702 90 80 and 1702 90 99.

ii. 1702 50 00, 1704 90 99, 1806 10 30, 1806 10 90, 1806 20 95ex2, 1806 90 90ex2, 1901 90 99, 2006 00 31, 2006 00 38, 2007 91 10, 2007 99 20, 2007 99 31, 2007 99 33, 2007 99 35, 2007 99 39, 2009 11 11ex2, 2009 11 91, 2009 19 11ex2, 2009 19 91, 2009 29 11ex2, 2009 29 91, 2009 39 11ex2, 2009 39 51, 2009 39 91, 2009 49 11ex2, 2009 49 91, 2009 80 11ex2, 2009 80 35ex2, 2009 80 61, 2009 80 86, 2009 90 11ex2, 2009 90 21ex2, 2009 90 31, 2009 90 71, 2009 90 94, 2101 12 98ex2, 2101 20 98ex2, 2106 90 98ex2 and 3302 10 29.

10. Rice:

• a)The EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party a regional quota of 20,000 tonnes per year, with an annual increase of 1,000 tonnes. The quantity imported within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.
• b)Customs duties on goods imported in aggregate quantities in excess of the quota established in subparagraph a) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph i), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).
• c)Subparagraphs a) and b) apply to the following tariff lines of the list of the EU Party: 1006 20 15, 1006 20 17, 1006 20 96, 1006 20 98, 1006 30 25, 1006 30 27, 1006 30 46, 1006 30 48, 1006 30 65, 1006 30 67, 1006 30 96 and 1006 30 98.

11. Bulk Rum:

• a)The EU Party shall grant exclusively to Panama a quota of 1,000 hl (pure alcohol equivalent) per year, with an annual increase of 50 hl. The quantity imported within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.
• b)Additionally, the EU Party shall grant to the Republics of the CA Party, except Panama, a regional quota of 7,000 hl (pure alcohol equivalent) per year, with an annual increase of 300 hl. The quantity imported within the quota shall be free of customs duties at any time during the calendar year.
• c)Customs duties on goods imported in aggregate quantities in excess of the quotas established in subparagraphs a) and b) shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of category F of paragraph 3, subparagraph i), of section A of Annex I (Elimination of customs duties).
• d)Subparagraphs a), b) and c) apply to the following tariff lines of the list of the EU Party: 2208 40 51 and 2208 40 99.

(Nota de Sinalevi: By means of subsection 17) sub-subsection a, b, c, d) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate in relation to Appendix 2) above the following: "(a) In Appendices 1 and 2 of Annex 1, the information relating to the volumes of the import tariff-rate quotas and, where applicable, the annual increase volumes, are replaced by the quotas and volumes established in the following tables.

(b) In said tables:

i. the applicable import tariff-rate quota volumes for 2019 shall be those stipulated under the heading "contingente 2019"; and ii. for import tariff-rate quotas that increase over time, the volume for subsequent years shall be calculated according to the "Aumento anual" figure.

(c) If this Agreement enters into force in 2020 or a subsequent year, for import tariff-rate quotas that increase over time, the applicable volume during the year in which the Agreement enters into force shall be calculated by combining the values of the "contingente 2019" and the "aumento anual" as applicable for each year after 2019 up to and including the year of entry into force.

(d) For the avoidance of doubt, if this Agreement enters into force after the commencement of a quota period, the import tariff-rate quotas shall be applied on a pro-rata basis in accordance with Annex 1, section A, paragraph 9.") (*) (Nota de Sinalevi: By means of subsection 17) sub-subsection f), i, ii, iiii) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate in relation to Appendix 2) above the following: "(f) Appendix 2: Import tariff-rate quotas of the United Kingdom i. Joint quotas:

iii. Joint quotas applicable to all Republics of the CA Party except Panama:

iii. Individual quotas:

") APPENDIX 3 SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR BANANAS The agricultural product originating in Central America, classified under tariff code 0803.00.19 of the Combined Nomenclature (Fresh bananas or plantains, excluding plantains) and established in category "ST" in the list of the EU Party, shall be subject to the following preferential customs duty:

| Year | Preferential customs duty | Trigger import volume, in tonnes | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | (EUR/TM) | Costa Rica | Panama | Honduras | Guatemala | Nicaragua | El Salvador | | Until 31 December 2010 | 145 | 1025000 | 375000 | 50000 | 50000 | 10000 | 200 | | 1.1-31.12.2011 | 138 | 1076250 | 393750 | 52500 | 52500 | 10500 | 2100 | | 1.1-31.12.2012 | 131 | 1127500 | 412500 | 55000 | 55000 | 11000 | 2200 | | 1.1-31.12.2013 | 124 | 1178750 | 431250 | 57500 | 57500 | 11500 | 2300 | | 1.1-31.12.2014 | 117 | 1230000 | 450000 | 60000 | 60000 | 12000 | 2400 | | 1.1-31.12.2015 | 110 | 1281250 | 468750 | 62500 | 62500 | 12500 | 2500 | | 1.1-31.12.2016 | 103 | 1332500 | 487500 | 65000 | 65000 | 13000 | 2600 | | 1.1-31.12.2017 | 96 | 1383750 | 506250 | 67500 | 67500 | 13500 | 2700 | | 1.1-31.12.2018 | 89 | 1435000 | 525000 | 70000 | 70000 | 14000 | 2800 | | 1.1-31.12.2019 | 82 | 1486250 | 543750 | 72500 | 72500 | 14500 | 2900 | | 1.1.2020 and onwards | 75 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 2. The preferential customs duties indicated in the table above shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Agreement. The duties shall not be reduced retroactively.

3. In 2019 the Parties shall examine an improvement in the tariff liberalisation of bananas.

4. A stabilisation clause shall be based on the following elements:

• a)A trigger volume is established for imports from the Republics of the CA Party for each year during the transition period, as indicated in the table above. The trigger volume shall apply individually to the Republics of the CA Party, as established in the table above58.

58 For the purpose of recording imports to be taken into consideration for the trigger volumes established in paragraph 1, the EU Party shall require the presentation of a certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting Republic of the CA Party.

• b)Once this import volume is reached during a calendar year, the EU Party may temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty established in the table above for a period not exceeding three months, which shall not extend beyond the end of the calendar year.
• c)Should it suspend said preferential customs duty, the EU Party shall apply the base rate (according to its list) or the MFN tariff applicable at the time this measure is taken, if this is lower.
• d)Should it apply the actions mentioned in subparagraphs b) and c), the EU Party shall immediately initiate consultations with the Republics of the CA Party to analyse and evaluate the situation on the basis of the available factual data.
• e)The measures mentioned in subparagraphs b) or c) shall only be applicable during the transition period.

List of the EU Party List of the Republics of the CA Party List of Panama

CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT OF "ORIGINATING PRODUCTS" AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION INDEX

GENERAL PROVISIONS

DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT OF "ORIGINATING PRODUCTS"

TERRITORIAL REQUIREMENTS

PROOF OF ORIGIN

PROVISIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION

CEUTA AND MELILLA

FINAL PROVISIONS

List of Appendices Appendix 1: Introductory notes to Annex II Appendix 2: List of working or processing required to be carried out on non-originating materials in order that the product manufactured can obtain originating status Appendix 2 A: Addendum to the list of working or processing required to be carried out on non-originating materials in order that the product manufactured can obtain originating status Appendix 3: Specimens of movement certificate EUR.1 and application for a movement certificate EUR.1 Appendix 4: Invoice declaration Appendix 5: Time period for the submission of an invoice declaration or refund of duties as established in Article 19, paragraph 6, and Article 21, paragraph 4, of Annex II, Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation.

Appendix 6: Amounts mentioned in Article 19, paragraph 1, subparagraph b), and Article 24, paragraph 3, of Annex II, Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation JOINT DECLARATIONS (INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS AGREEMENT) Joint Declaration concerning the Principality of Andorra Joint Declaration concerning the Republic of San Marino Joint Declaration concerning exceptions Joint Declaration concerning the review of the rules of origin contained in Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation) Joint Declaration concerning the review of the rules of origin applicable to products of Chapters 61 and 62 of the Harmonised System Joint Declaration concerning the temporary use of additional non-originating materials for products of Chapters 61 and 62 of the Harmonised System

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Definitions For the purposes of this Annex59:

59 Unless otherwise specified in this Annex, references to articles shall be understood as references to the articles of this Annex.

• a)"chapters", "headings" and "subheadings" mean the chapters, the headings (four-digit codes) and the subheadings (six-digit codes) used in the nomenclature which makes up the Harmonised System (HS); b) "classified" refers to the classification of a product or material under a particular heading; c) "competent public authority" refers to:

the customs authorities of the Member States of the European Union; 59 Unless otherwise specified in this Annex, references to articles shall be understood as references to the articles of this Annex.

For Costa Rica, the Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (Procomer), or its successor; For El Salvador, the Centro de Tramites de Importaciones y Exportaciones del Banco Central de Reserva (CIEX-BCR) for the issuance of a movement certificate EUR.1, verification of proofs of origin for exports and for granting approved exporter status; and the Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA) of the Ministerio de Hacienda for the verification of proofs of origin for imports, or their successors; For Guatemala, the Dirección de Administración del Comercio Exterior of the Ministerio de Economía for the issuance of a movement certificate EUR.1, for granting approved exporter status and for the verification of proofs of origin, or its successor; For Honduras, the Dirección General de Integración Económica y Política Comercial of the Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Industria y Comercio for the issuance of a movement certificate EUR.1, for granting approved exporter status and for the verification of proofs of origin, or its successor; For Nicaragua, the Centro de Trámites de las Exportaciones (Cetrex) of the Ministerio de Fomento, Industria y Comercio (MIFIC) for the issuance of a movement certificate EUR.1, the verification of proofs of origin for exports and for granting approved exporter status; and the Dirección General de Servicios Aduaneros (DGA) for the verification of proofs of origin for imports, or their successors; and For Panama, the Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias for the issuance of a movement certificate EUR.1 and the Autoridad Nacional de Aduanas for the verification of proofs of origin and granting approved exporter status, or their successors; d) "consignment" means products which are either sent simultaneously from one exporter to one consignee or covered by a single transport document covering their shipment from the exporter to the consignee or, in the absence of such a document, by a single invoice; e) "customs value" means the value determined in accordance with the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (hereinafter "Agreement on Customs Valuation"); f) "ex-works price" means the price paid to the manufacturer for the product ex-works in the Party in whose undertaking the last working or processing is carried out, provided the price includes the value of all the materials used, minus any internal taxes paid which are, or may be, repaid when the product obtained is exported; g) "goods" means both materials and products; h) "manufacture" means any kind of working or processing including assembly or specific operations; i) "material" means any ingredient, raw material, component or part, etc., used in the manufacture of the product; j) "product" means the product being manufactured, even if it is intended for later use in another manufacturing operation; k) "value of the materials" means the customs value at the time of importation of the non-originating materials used, or, if this is not known and cannot be ascertained, the first ascertainable price paid for the materials in the Party; l) "value of originating materials" means the value of such materials as defined in subparagraph k) applied mutatis mutandis.

DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT OF "ORIGINATING PRODUCTS"

General requirements 1. For the purpose of implementing Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement, the following products shall be considered as originating in the European Union:

• a)products wholly obtained in the European Union within the meaning of Article 4; b) products obtained in the European Union incorporating materials which have not been wholly obtained there, provided that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing in the European Union within the meaning of Article 5.

2. For the purpose of implementing Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement, the following products shall be considered as originating in Central America:

• a)products wholly obtained in Central America within the meaning of Article 4; b) products obtained in Central America incorporating materials which have not been wholly obtained there, provided that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing in Central America within the meaning of Article 5.

Cumulation of origin 1. Materials originating in the European Union shall be considered as materials originating in Central America when incorporated into a product obtained there. It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing, provided they have undergone working or processing going beyond that referred to in Article 6.

2. Materials originating in Central America shall be considered as materials originating in the European Union when incorporated into a product obtained there. It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing, provided they have undergone working or processing going beyond that referred to in Article 6.

3. Not withstanding the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2, materials originating in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru or Venezuela shall be considered as materials originating in Central America when further processed or incorporated into a product obtained there60.

60 Should one of the countries mentioned in this paragraph cease to be a beneficiary of preferential tariff treatment in the European Union market, thus preventing Central America from cumulation of materials under this article, the European Union shall take all measures consistent with its WTO obligations necessary to ensure that Central America maintains the same level of flexibility to which it is entitled under Article 3. After receiving a request pursuant to this provision, the European Union shall, without undue delay, inform the Republics of the CA Party concerned of the actions taken to ensure continuation of the cumulation possibilities provided for in this article.

(Nota de Sinalevi: By means of subsection 18) sub-subsection a) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the above footnote is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) 4. In order for the products referred to in paragraph 3 to acquire originating status, it shall not be necessary that the materials have undergone sufficient working or processing, provided that:

• a)the working or processing of the materials carried out in Central America goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 6; b) the materials are originating in one of the countries listed in paragraph 3, in application of rules of origin identical to those applicable if such materials were exported directly to the European Union; and c) the agreements in force between Central America and the other countries referred to in paragraph 3 allow for adequate administrative cooperation procedures to ensure the full implementation of this paragraph, as well as the certification and verification of the originating status of the products61.

61 The Agreements referred to in this paragraph have been fulfilled and notified to the European Union. The reference of the notification was published on 29.5.2003 in OJ L 134, p. 1.

(Nota de Sinalevi: By means of subsection 18) sub-subsection a) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the above footnote is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) 5. The originating status of materials exported from one of the countries referred to in paragraph 3 to Central America, to be used in working or processing, shall be established by a proof of origin under which these materials can be exported directly to the European Union.

6. The proof of originating status, acquired under the terms of paragraph 4, of the goods exported to the European Union shall be established by a movement certificate EUR.1 issued or an invoice declaration made out in the exporting country, in accordance with the provisions of Title IV (Proof of origin) of this Annex. These documents shall bear the entry "cumulation with (name of country)".

7. At the request of a Republic of the CA Party or the European Union, materials originating in Mexico, South America or the Caribbean countries shall be considered as materials originating in Central America or the European Union respectively, when further processed or incorporated into a product obtained there.

8. The request shall be addressed to the Subcommittee on Customs, Trade Facilitation and Rules of Origin, in accordance with Article 123 of Chapter 3 (Customs and trade facilitation) of Title II of Part IV of this Agreement.

9. In order for the products referred to in paragraph 7 to acquire originating status, it shall not be necessary that the materials have undergone sufficient working or processing, provided that:

• a)the working or processing of the materials carried out in Central America or in the European Union goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 6; b) the materials are originating in Mexico, South America or a Caribbean country, in application of rules of origin identical to those applicable if such materials were exported directly to the European Union; c) the materials are originating in Mexico, South America or a Caribbean country, in application of rules of origin identical to those applicable if such materials were exported directly to Central America; and d) the Republics of the CA Party, the European Union and the other country or countries concerned have an agreement on adequate administrative cooperation procedures which will ensure full implementation of this paragraph, as well as the certification and verification of the originating status of the products.

10. The Parties, by mutual agreement, shall notify the Subcommittee on Customs, Trade Facilitation and Rules of Origin of the materials subject to the provisions of paragraphs 7 to 12.

11. The cumulation provided for in paragraphs 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of this article may be applied provided that:

• a)preferential trade agreements in accordance with Article XXIV of the GATT 1994 are in force between the non-Party concerned and the Republics of the CA Party and the European Union, respectively. This cumulation shall only apply between the Parties for which these agreements are in force; b) the Agreements referred to in subparagraph a) contain provisions on cumulation equivalent to those provided for in paragraphs 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of this article, in order for the cumulation provisions to apply reciprocally between the Republics of the CA Party, the European Union and the non-Party concerned, respectively; and c) notices indicating the fulfilment of the necessary requirements to apply for cumulation in accordance with paragraphs 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of this article have been published in the official publications of the Parties and of the non-Party countries concerned, in accordance with their own procedures.

(Thus amended the previous subparagraph by subsection 18) sub-subsection b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") 12. The Parties may establish additional conditions for the application of paragraphs 7 to 11.

(*)Article 3a Extended cumulation of origin 1. The extended cumulation of origin provided for in this article shall apply not withstanding the provisions of Article 3.

2. Materials originating in the European Union shall be considered as materials originating in the United Kingdom when incorporated into a product obtained there. It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing, provided they have undergone working or processing going beyond that referred to in Article 6.

3. Materials originating in the European Union shall be considered as materials originating in Central America when they are incorporated into a product obtained there. It shall not be necessary for such materials to have undergone sufficient working or processing (elaboraciones o transformaciones suficientes), provided they have undergone working or processing going beyond that referred to in Article 6.

4. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 2(1), working or processing carried out in the United Kingdom shall be considered as carried out in the European Union if the materials obtained undergo subsequent working or processing in the United Kingdom that goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 6.

5. The accumulation (acumulación) provided for in this Article shall apply provided that:

(a) the countries involved in the acquisition of originating status and the country of destination have administrative cooperation agreements ensuring the correct application of this Article; (b) the materials and products have acquired originating status by the application of the same rules of origin (normas de origen) as those provided for in this Annex.

(*) (Thus added the preceding Article 3 a) by section 18) sub-section c) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019")

Wholly obtained products (Productos enteramente obtenidos) 1. The following shall be considered as wholly obtained in the European Union or in Central America:

• a)mineral products extracted from their soil or seabed; b) vegetable products harvested or grown and gathered there; c) live animals born and raised there; d) products from live animals raised there; e) i) products of hunting carried out there; ii) products of fishing carried out in their inland waters or within twelve nautical miles measured from the baselines of the European Union or of the Republics of the CA Party; iii) products of aquaculture, including mariculture, where the fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates were born or raised there; f) products of sea fishing and other products taken from the sea outside the twelve nautical miles measured from the baselines of the European Union or of the Republics of the CA Party by their vessels; g) products made aboard their factory ships exclusively from products referred to in subparagraph (f); h) used articles collected there, fit only for the recovery of raw materials, including used tyres fit only for retreading or for use as waste; i) waste and scrap resulting from manufacturing operations conducted there; j) products extracted from the seabed or subsoil outside their territorial waters, provided that they have exclusive rights to exploit that seabed or subsoil; k) goods produced there exclusively from the products specified in subparagraphs (a) to (j).

(*)2. The terms "their vessels" and "their factory ships" used in paragraph 1 (f) and (g), shall apply only to vessels and factory ships which:

(a) are registered in the United Kingdom or in a Republic of the CA Party in accordance with the national legislation of each Party; (b) sail under the flag of the United Kingdom or of a Republic of the CA Party; and (c) meet one of the following conditions: (i) are at least 50 per cent owned by nationals of the United Kingdom, of the Member States of the European Union or of the Republics of the CA Party; or (ii) are owned by companies -which have their head office and main place of business situated in the United Kingdom, in a Member State of the European Union or in a Republic of the CA Party, and -which are at least 50 per cent owned by the United Kingdom, by a Member State of the European Union or by a Republic of the CA Party, public entities or nationals of those States.

(*) (Thus amended the preceding subsection 4.2) by section 18) sub-section d) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019") 3. The conditions of paragraph 2 may be fulfilled in the different countries referred to in Article 3 in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Article.

(Thus amended the preceding subsection by section 18) sub-section d) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019")

Sufficiently worked or processed products (Productos suficientemente elaborados o transformados) 1. For the purposes of Article 2, products which are not wholly obtained shall be considered to be sufficiently worked or processed when the conditions set out in the list in Appendix 2 are fulfilled.

The conditions referred to above indicate, for all products covered by the Agreement, the working or processing which must be carried out on non-originating materials used in manufacturing, and apply only in relation to such materials. It follows that if a product which has acquired originating status by fulfilling the conditions set out in the list is used in the manufacture of another product, the conditions applicable to the product into which it is incorporated shall not apply to it, and no account shall be taken of the non-originating materials which may have been used in its manufacture.

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, non-originating materials which, according to the conditions set out in the list, are not to be used in the manufacture of a product may nevertheless be used, provided that:

• a)their total value does not exceed 10 per cent of the ex-works price of the product; b) any of the percentages given in the list for the maximum value of non-originating materials is not exceeded by virtue of the application of this paragraph.

This paragraph shall not apply to products falling within Chapters 50 to 63 of the Harmonized System, for which Appendix 1 shall apply. Additionally, this paragraph shall not apply to products wholly obtained in the Parties. However, without prejudice to Article 7, the tolerance set out in this paragraph shall also apply to materials which are used in the manufacture of a product and for which the rule laid down in the list in Appendix 2 for that product requires that such materials be wholly obtained.

3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply subject to the provisions of Article 6.

Insufficient working or processing operations (Operaciones de elaboración o transformación insuficiente) 1. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the following operations shall be considered as insufficient working or processing to confer the status of originating products, whether or not the requirements of Article 5 are satisfied:

• a)preserving operations to ensure that the products remain in good condition during transport and storage; b) breaking-up or assembly of packages; c) washing, cleaning; removal of dust, oxide, oil, paint or other coverings; d) ironing or pressing of textiles; e) simple painting and polishing operations; f) husking, partial or total bleaching, polishing, and glazing of cereals and rice; g) operations to colour or flavour sugar or form sugar lumps; partial or total milling of crystal sugar; h) shelling, stoning or peeling of fruits, nuts and vegetables; i) sharpening, simple grinding or simple cutting; j) sifting, screening, sorting, classifying, grading, matching (including the making-up of sets of articles); k) simple placing in bottles, cans, flasks, bags, cases and boxes, or fixing on cards or boards, and all other simple packaging operations; l) affixing or printing marks, labels, logos and other like distinguishing signs on products or their packaging; m) simple mixing of products, whether or not of different kinds; mixing of sugar with any material; n) simple assembly of parts of articles to constitute a complete article or disassembly of products into parts; o) slaughter of animals; p) a combination of two or more operations specified in subparagraphs (a) to (o).

2. All operations carried out in the European Union or in Central America on a given product shall be considered together when determining whether the working or processing undergone by that product is to be regarded as insufficient within the meaning of paragraph 1.

Unit of qualification (Unidad de calificación) 1. The unit of qualification for the application of the provisions of this Annex shall be the particular product which is considered as the basic unit when determining classification using the nomenclature of the Harmonized System.

It follows that:

• a)when a product composed of a group or assembly of articles is classified under a single heading of the Harmonized System, the whole constitutes the unit of qualification; b) when a consignment consists of a number of identical products classified under the same heading of the Harmonized System, each product must be taken individually when applying the provisions of this Annex.

2. Where, under General Rule 5 of the Harmonized System, packaging is included with the product for classification purposes, it shall be included for the purposes of determining origin.

Accessories, spare parts and tools (Accesorios, piezas de repuesto y herramientas) Accessories, spare parts and tools dispatched with a piece of equipment, machine, apparatus or vehicle, which are part of the normal equipment and included in the price thereof or which are not separately invoiced, shall be regarded as one with the piece of equipment, machine, apparatus or vehicle in question.

Sets or assortments (Conjuntos o surtidos) Sets or assortments, as defined in General Rule 3 of the Harmonized System, shall be regarded as originating when all component products are originating. Nevertheless, when a set or assortment is composed of originating and non-originating products, the set or assortment as a whole shall be regarded as originating, provided that the value of the non-originating products does not exceed 15 per cent of the ex-works price of the set or assortment.

Neutral elements (Elementos neutros) In order to determine whether a product is originating, it shall not be necessary to determine the origin of the following which might be used in its manufacture:

• a)energy and fuel; b) plant and equipment; c) machines and tools; d) goods which do not enter and which are not intended to enter into the final composition of the product.

TERRITORIAL REQUIREMENTS

Principle of territoriality (Principio de territorialidad) 1. Except as provided for in Article 3, the conditions set out in Title II of this Annex relative to the acquisition of originating status shall be fulfilled without interruption in the European Union or in Central America.

(Thus amended the preceding subsection by section 18) sub-section e) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019") 2. Except as provided for in Article 3, if originating goods exported from the European Union or from Central America to another country are returned, they shall be considered as non-originating, unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the customs authorities that:

(Thus amended the preceding subsection by section 18) sub-section e) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019") a) the returned goods are the same as those exported; and b) they have not undergone any operation beyond that necessary to preserve them in good condition while in that country or while being exported.

3. The acquisition of originating status in accordance with the conditions set out in Title II of this Annex shall not be affected by working or processing carried out outside the Parties on materials exported from the European Union or from Central America and subsequently re-imported there, provided that:

• a)the said materials are wholly obtained in the European Union or Central America or have undergone working or processing going beyond the operations referred to in Article 6 prior to being exported; and b) it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the customs authorities that:
• i)the re-imported goods have been obtained by working or processing the exported materials; and ii) the total added value acquired outside the Parties by applying the provisions of this Article does not exceed 10 per cent of the ex-works price of the final product for which originating status is claimed.

4. For the purposes of paragraph 3, the conditions for acquiring originating status set out in Title II of this Annex shall not apply to the working or processing carried out outside the Parties. Nevertheless, where, in the list in Appendix 2, a rule setting a maximum value for all the non-originating materials incorporated is applied in determining the originating status of the final product, the total value of the non-originating materials incorporated in the territory of the Party concerned, taken together with the total added value acquired outside the Parties by applying the provisions of this Article, shall not exceed the stated percentage.

5. For the purposes of applying the provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4, "total added value" shall mean all costs arising outside the Parties, including the value of the materials incorporated there.

6. The provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 shall not apply to products which do not fulfil the conditions set out in the list in Appendix 2 or which can be considered sufficiently worked or processed only if the general tolerance fixed in Article 5, paragraph 2, is applied.

7. The provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 shall not apply to products of Chapters 50 to 63 of the Harmonized System.

8. Any working or processing of the kind covered by the provisions of this Article and carried out outside the Parties shall be done under the outward processing arrangements, or similar arrangements.

Direct transport (Transporte directo) 1. The preferential tariff treatment provided for under this Agreement applies exclusively to products satisfying the requirements of this Annex which are transported directly between the Parties or through the European Union(*). Nevertheless, products may be transported through other territories, if necessary, with trans-shipment or temporary warehousing in such territories, provided that the products remain under the surveillance of the customs authorities in the country of transit or storage and do not undergo operations other than unloading, reloading or any operation designed to preserve them in good condition.

(*) (Thus amended the preceding subsection by section 18) sub-section f. i) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019") Originating products may be transported by pipeline across territories other than those of the Parties.

For the avoidance of doubt, consignments that are transported through the European Union may undergo operations including unloading, reloading, splitting, storage, labelling, marking or any other operations designed to preserve them in good condition, provided they remain under the surveillance of the customs authorities in the Member State of the European Union.

(Thus added the preceding paragraph by section 18) sub-section f. ii) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019") 2. Compliance with the conditions set out in paragraph 1 may be evidenced by providing the customs authorities of the importing Party with:

• a)a single transport document covering the passage from the exporting Party through the country of transit; or b) a certificate issued by the customs authorities of the country of transit containing the following: i) an exact description of the products, ii) the dates of unloading and reloading of the products and, where applicable, the names of the ships or other means of transport used, and iii) the conditions under which the products remained in the country of transit; or c) failing these, any substantiating documents satisfactory to the customs authority of the importing Party.

Exhibitions (Exposiciones) 1. Originating products sent for exhibition in a country other than the Parties and sold after the exhibition for importation into the territory of a Party shall benefit on importation from the provisions of this Agreement, provided it is shown to the satisfaction of the customs authorities that:

• a)an exporter has consigned these products from the European Union or from a Republic of the CA Party to the country in which the exhibition is held and has exhibited them there; b) the products have been sold or otherwise disposed of by that exporter to a person in the territory of a Party; c) the products have been consigned during the exhibition or immediately thereafter in the state in which they were sent for exhibition; and d) the products have not, since they were consigned for exhibition, been used for purposes other than demonstration at the exhibition.

2. A proof of origin (prueba de origen) must be issued or made out in accordance with the provisions of Title IV of this Annex and submitted to the customs authorities of the importing Party in the normal manner. The name and address of the exhibition shall be indicated thereon. Where necessary, additional documentary evidence of the conditions under which they have been exhibited may be required.

3. Paragraph 1 shall apply to any trade, industrial, agricultural or crafts exhibition, fair or similar public show or display which is not organised for private purposes in shops or business premises with a view to the sale of foreign products, and during which the products remain under customs control.

PROOF OF ORIGIN

General requirements (Requisitos generales) 1. Originating products of the European Union shall, on importation into Central America, and originating products of Central America shall, on importation into the European Union, benefit from this Agreement upon submission of:

• a)a movement certificate EUR.1, a specimen of which appears in Appendix 3; or b) in the cases specified in Article 19, paragraph 1, a declaration, subsequently referred to as the "invoice declaration" (declaración en factura), given by the exporter on an invoice, a delivery note or any other commercial document which describes the products concerned in sufficient detail to enable them to be identified; the text of the invoice declaration appears in Appendix 4.

(Note from Sinalevi: By resolution N° 012 of 12 July 2017, it was agreed to clarify from the preceding paragraph the phrase "any other commercial document" within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Government of the Republic of Peru, the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America, on the other (AACUE) and the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and the Central American States, as follows: "1. The "declaration of origin"1 or the "invoice declaration"2 referred to in the free trade agreements with Peru, the European Union and EFTA, may be made out by writing the respective legend on the commercial invoice, the delivery note, or on "any other commercial document".

1 Article 15 paragraph 1.b and 19 paragraph 4 of Annex I of the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and the Central American States and Article 3.17 paragraph 5 of the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Government of the Republic of Peru.

2 Articles 14 paragraph 1.b and 19 paragraph 4 of Annex II of the AACUE.

2. That the cited agreements indicate that, when "any other commercial document" is used, it must describe the products concerned in sufficient detail to enable them to be identified by the customs authority.

3. Consequently, documents such as the packing list, the purchase order or the bill of lading that accompany the importation, qualify as "any other commercial document", provided that the products are described in sufficient detail to allow their identification.") 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, in the cases specified in Article 24, originating products within the meaning of this Annex shall benefit from the Agreement without it being necessary to submit any of the documents referred to above.

Procedure for the issue of movement certificates EUR.1 (Procedimiento de expedición de certificados de circulación de mercancías EUR.1) 1. A movement certificate EUR.1 shall be issued by the competent public authority of the exporting Party on written application from the exporter or, under the exporter's responsibility, from his authorised representative.

2. For this purpose, the exporter or his authorised representative shall complete both the movement certificate EUR.1 and the application form, specimens of which appear in Appendix 3. These forms shall be completed in one of the languages in which this Agreement is drawn up and in accordance with the provisions of the national law of the exporting Party. If they are completed by hand, they shall be completed in ink in printed characters. The description of the products must be given in the box reserved for this purpose without leaving any blank lines. Where the box is not completely filled, a horizontal line must be drawn below the last line of the description, the empty space being crossed through.

3. The exporter applying for the issue of a movement certificate EUR.1 shall be prepared to submit at any time, at the request of the competent public authority of the exporting Party where the movement certificate EUR.1 is issued, all appropriate documents proving the originating status of the products concerned as well as the fulfilment of the other requirements of this Annex.

(Note from Sinalevi: In accordance with Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20 introducing explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20 and 30 of Annex II concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by executive decree N° 43149 of 10 May 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to point 3) above. It shall read as follows: "Article 15, paragraph 3 Documents accompanying movement certificates EUR. 1 The invoice relating to goods exported under preferential tariff treatment from the territory of one of the Parties and accompanying a movement certificate EUR.1 may be issued in a third country.") 4. A movement certificate EUR.1 shall be issued by the competent public authority of a Member State of the European Union or of a Republic of the CA Party if the products concerned can be considered as products originating in the European Union or in Central America and fulfil the other requirements of this Annex.

5. The competent public authorities issuing movement certificates EUR.1 shall take any steps necessary to verify the originating status of the products and the fulfilment of the other requirements of this Annex.

For this purpose, they shall have the right to call for any evidence and to inspect the exporter's accounts62 or to carry out any other check considered appropriate. They shall also ensure that the forms referred to in paragraph 2 are duly completed. In particular, they shall check whether the space reserved for the description of the products has been completed in such a way as to exclude all possibility of fraudulent additions.

62 For greater certainty, whenever the concept of "accounts" is used in this Annex or in its Appendices, it shall be understood as a reference to the accounting records.

6. The date of issue of the movement certificate EUR.1 shall be indicated in Box 11 of the certificate.

7. The competent public authorities shall issue a movement certificate EUR.1 which shall be made available to the exporter as soon as actual exportation has been effected or ensured.

(Sinalevi Note: Pursuant to Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20, which introduces explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20, and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43149 of May 10, 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to point 7) above. It shall read as follows:" Article 15, paragraph 7 When effective exportation is carried out or ensured For the purposes of the competent authorities issuing a movement certificate EUR.1, exportation shall be considered to be carried out or ensured by the presentation of the export declaration by the exporter and its acceptance by the customs authority.)

(Sinalevi Note: Pursuant to Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20, which introduces explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20, and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43149 of May 10, 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to numeral 15 above. It shall read as follows: "

Movement certificate EUR.1: forms and filling-in instructions Serial number EUR1 The movement certificate EUR.1 must bear a serial number to facilitate its identification. The serial number shall normally be composed of letters and numbers. Forms of the movement certificate EUR.1 Movement certificates EUR.1, which may vary in their wording or the placement of footnotes depending on the issuing competent public authority, may be accepted as proof of origin in relation to the specimen appearing in Appendix 3 (Specimens of movement certificate EUR.1 and application for a movement certificate EUR.1) of Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation) of the Agreement, provided that the variations do not modify the information required in each box.

¹See the “Annex to the explanatory notes: Terms that refer unequivocally to the European Union”.

Box 1 The complete details of the exporter of the goods (name, full and current address, and country from which the exportation originates) must be provided.

Box 2 Certificate used in preferential trade between To this end, the following must be indicated:

Central America; European Union or EU¹; Ceuta; Melilla; Andorra or AD; San Marino or SM.

¹See the “Annex to the explanatory notes: Terms that refer unequivocally to the European Union”.

Box 3 Consignee Filling in this box is optional. If it is filled in, the consignee’s details must be included: name, full and current address, and country of destination of the goods.

Box 4 Country, group of countries or territory from which the products are considered as originating The country, group of countries or territory of origin of the goods must be specified:

Central America; European Union or EU²; Ceuta; Melilla; Andorra or AD; San Marino or SM.

²See the “Annex to the explanatory notes: Terms that refer unequivocally to the European Union”.

Box 5 Country, group of countries or territory of destination The country, group of countries or territory of the importing Party to which the products are destined must be indicated: Central America; European Union or EU³; Ceuta; Melilla; Andorra or AD; San Marino or SM.

Box 6 Transport details Filling in this box is optional. If it is filled in, the means of transport and airway bill or bill of lading numbers, with the names of the respective transport companies, must be indicated.

Box 7 Remarks This box must be filled in in the following cases:

1. In the case of a certificate issued after the exportation of the goods in accordance with Article 16 of Annex II of the Agreement, the following phrase must be indicated in this box, in one of the languages established in the Agreement: “ISSUED RETROSPECTIVELY”. In addition, in the case established in accordance with Article 16, paragraph 1, subparagraph (b), of Annex II, the serial number of the movement certificate EUR.1 that was not accepted at the time of importation for technical reasons shall be indicated in this box: “EUR.1 No. …”.

2. In the case of a duplicate of the certificate issued in accordance with Article 17 of Annex II, the following phrase must be indicated in this box, in one of the languages established in the Agreement: “DUPLICATE” and the date of issue of the original movement certificate EUR.1.

³See the “Annex to the explanatory notes: Terms that refer unequivocally to the European Union”.

3. In the case of cumulation of origin with Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, or Venezuela, the following must be indicated in this box: “cumulation with (name of the country)”, in accordance with Article 3 of Annex II.

4. When a product is covered by a rule of origin subject to quotas, the phrase: “Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation)” must be indicated in this box.

5. In other cases considered useful for clarifying the information on the movement certificate EUR.1.

Box 8 Item number; marks and numbers; number and kind of packages; description of goods The description of the goods must be provided, in accordance with the description on the invoice, and other information must be provided, such as: item number or line item number; marks and numbers; number and kind of packages (pallets, boxes, bags, rolls, barrels, sacks, etc.). A general description of the goods may be provided, provided that it is related to the specific description on the invoice and there is an unequivocal link between the import document and the movement certificate EUR.1. In this case, the invoice number must be indicated in this box. Preferably, the tariff classification should be indicated, at least at the heading level (four-digit code) according to the Harmonized System (HS).

In the case of unpacked goods, the number of articles or the phrase “in bulk”, as the case may be, shall be stated.

The description of the goods must be detailed by placing an item or line item number before it, without leaving blank lines or spaces, and no empty spaces shall remain between the different products indicated on the certificate. If the box is not completely filled in, a horizontal line must be drawn below the last line of the description, and a crossed line in the remaining blank space so as to make any subsequent addition impossible. When the box is insufficient to include the necessary particulars to identify the products, especially in the case of large consignments, the exporter may specify the products to which the certificate refers on the attached invoices for the products and, if necessary, on any other commercial document, provided that:

• a)the invoice numbers are indicated in Box 10 of the movement certificate EUR.1; b) the invoices and, where applicable, the other commercial documents are firmly attached to the certificate before it is presented to the competent public authority; and c) the competent public authority has stamped the invoices and, where applicable, the other commercial documents, attaching them to the certificates.

Box 9 Gross mass (kg) or other measure (l, m³, etc.)

Specify the gross mass (kg) or other measure (liters, m³, etc.) of all the goods detailed in Box 8 or separately for each item (HS heading).

Box 10 Invoices Filling in this box is optional. If filled in, the date and number(s) of the invoice(s) shall be indicated.

Box 11 Endorsement by the competent public or customs authority This box is for the exclusive use of the competent public or customs authority, as applicable in each country, responsible for issuing the certificate.

Box 12 Declaration by the exporter This box is for the exclusive use of the exporter or their authorized representative. The place and date on which the certificate is drawn up must be recorded and it must be signed by the exporter or their authorized representative.

The exporter or their authorized representative may sign the movement certificate EUR.1 physically or, if authorized by the Parties, digitally.

By signing the form, the exporter or their authorized representative declares that the goods comply with the provisions of the EU-Central America Agreement.

Box 13 Request for verification and Box 14 Result of verification These boxes are for the exclusive use of the competent public authority or customs authority in each country, as appropriate, for verification purposes.

When effective exportation is carried out or ensured For the purposes of the competent authorities issuing a movement certificate EUR.1, exportation shall be considered to be carried out or ensured by the presentation of the export declaration by the exporter and its acceptance by the customs authority.")

Issuance of movement certificates EUR.1 retrospectively 1. Notwithstanding Article 15, paragraph 7, a movement certificate EUR.1 may exceptionally be issued after exportation of the products to which it relates if:

• a)it was not issued at the time of exportation because of errors, involuntary omissions, or special circumstances; or b) it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent public authorities that a movement certificate EUR.1 was issued but not accepted at the time of importation for technical reasons.

(Sinalevi Note: Pursuant to Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20, which introduces explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20, and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43149 of May 10, 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to subparagraph b). It shall read as follows: "Article 16, paragraph 1, subparagraph (b) Technical reasons 1. A movement certificate EUR.1 may be rejected for “technical reasons” when it has not been filled in in accordance with the established provisions. These are cases where a certificate issued retrospectively may be presented subsequently, and this category includes, for example, the following situations:

when the movement certificates EUR.1 have been issued on forms other than the one agreed upon (for example, they do not bear a printed guilloche background, show significant differences in size or color compared to the agreed model, do not bear a serial number, or are printed in a non-authorized language); when one of the mandatory boxes of the movement certificate EUR.1 has not been filled in (for example, Box 4); when the movement certificate EUR.1 has been issued by a non-competent authority of one of the Parties; when the stamp used has not been notified; when the date indicated in Box 11 is earlier than the date indicated in Box 12; when the movement certificate EUR.1 lacks a stamp or signature (Box 11); when a photocopy or a copy of the movement certificate EUR.1 is presented instead of the original; when the mention in Boxes 2 or 5 refers to a country that is not a Party to the Agreement; if a horizontal line has not been drawn below the last line of the description and a crossed line in the blank space in Box 8.

Procedure to be followed:

The document must bear the phrase “Document rejected” in one of the official languages of the Agreement, indicating the reason(s) for rejection on the certificate or on another document issued by the customs authorities. The certificate and, where applicable, the other document shall then be returned to the importer so that they can obtain a new document issued retrospectively. However, the customs authorities may eventually retain a photocopy of the rejected certificate for a subsequent verification or if they have reason to suspect fraudulent activity.

2. Without prejudice to the above, minor errors, discrepancies, or omissions in the filling-in of a movement certificate EUR.1 shall not be considered technical reasons justifying its rejection, as they do not prevent the acquisition and assessment of the relevant information of the proof of origin. By way of example, the following cases shall not be considered technical reasons for rejection:

typing errors, provided there is no doubt about the accuracy of the information provided in one or more boxes of the movement certificate EUR.1; the information provided exceeds the available space in the box; one or more boxes are filled in with a stamp, provided that all required information is included (for example, the signature must be handwritten); the unit of measurement used in Box 9 does not correspond to the unit of measurement indicated on the corresponding invoice (for example: kilos on the movement certificate EUR.1 and square meters on the invoice); no information appears about the export document, mentioned in Box 11, if the regulations of the exporting country or territory do not require including such information; the date of issue of the movement certificate EUR.1 does not appear on the prescribed line in Box 11, but is clearly indicated in that box (for example, as part of the official stamp used by the competent authorities to stamp the certificate); the optional boxes 3, 6, 7, and 10 have not been filled in.") 2. For the application of paragraph 1, the exporter must indicate in their application the place and date of exportation of the products to which the movement certificate EUR.1 relates, and state the reasons for their application.

3. The competent public authorities may issue a movement certificate EUR.1 retrospectively only after verifying that the information supplied in the exporter's application corresponds to that contained in the corresponding file.

(*)4. Movement certificates EUR.1 issued retrospectively must bear the phrase “issued retrospectively” in one of the following languages:

ES 'EXPEDIDO A POSTERIOR!' EN 'ISSUED RETROSPECTIVELY'.

(*) (Thus amended subparagraph 4) above by subsection 18) sub-subsection g) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Subsection 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") 5. The mention provided for in paragraph 4 shall be inserted in the “Remarks” box of the movement certificate EUR.1.

Issuance of duplicates of movement certificates EUR.1 1. In the event of theft, loss, or destruction of a movement certificate EUR.1, the exporter may apply to the competent public authorities that issued it for a duplicate made out on the basis of the export documents in their possession.

(*)2. The duplicate issued in this way must bear the word “duplicate” in one of the following languages:

ES 'DUPLICADO' EN 'DUPLICATE'.

(*) (Thus amended subparagraph 2) above by subsection 18) sub-subsection h) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Subsection 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") 3. The mention provided for in paragraph 2 shall be inserted in the “Remarks” box of the duplicate movement certificate EUR.1.

4. The duplicate, which must bear the date of issue of the original movement certificate EUR.1, shall take effect as from that date.

Issuance of movement certificates EUR.1 on the basis of a proof of origin issued or made out previously When originating products are placed under the control of a customs office of a Party, the initial proof of origin may be replaced by one or more movement certificates EUR.1 for the purpose of sending all or some of these products elsewhere within the European Union or Central America. The replacement movement certificate(s) EUR.1 shall be issued by the customs office of the EU Party under whose control the products are placed or by the competent public authority of the Republics of the CA Party.

Conditions for making out an invoice declaration 1. An invoice declaration referred to in Article 14, paragraph 1, subparagraph (b), may be made out:

• a)by an approved exporter within the meaning of Article 20; or b) by any exporter for any consignment consisting of one or more packages containing originating products whose total value does not exceed the amount in Euros set out in Appendix 6 (Amounts mentioned in Article 19, paragraph 1, subparagraph (b), and Article 24, paragraph 3, of Annex II, Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation).

(Sinalevi Note: Pursuant to Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20, which introduces explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20, and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43149 of May 10, 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to the preceding subparagraph, which shall read as follows: "Article 19, paragraph 1, subparagraph (b) Base value relating to the issue and acceptance of invoice declarations made by exporters The ex-works price may be used as the base value for deciding whether an invoice declaration may replace the movement certificate EUR.1, with reference to the threshold value set in Appendix 6 of Annex II. If the ex-works price is used as the base value, the country of importation must accept invoice declarations made with reference to that price.

In cases where there is no ex-works price because the consignment is free of charge, the customs value established by the authorities of the country of importation shall be considered as the basis for the threshold value.") 2. An invoice declaration may be made out if the products concerned can be considered as products originating in the European Union or Central America and comply with the other requirements of this Annex.

3. The exporter making out an invoice declaration must be able to submit at any time, at the request of the competent public authorities of the exporting Party, all appropriate documents proving the originating status of the products concerned, as well as compliance with the other requirements of this Annex.

4. The exporter shall make out an invoice declaration by typing, stamping, or printing on the invoice, the delivery note, or any other commercial document, the text of the declaration included in Appendix 4, using one of the linguistic versions set out in that Appendix and in accordance with the provisions of the national legislation of the exporting Party. If the declaration is hand-written, it shall be written in ink using block letters.

(Sinalevi Note: By Resolution No. 012 of July 12, 2017, it was agreed to clarify from the preceding paragraph the phrase "any other commercial document" within the framework of the Free Trade Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Government of the Republic of Peru, the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America, on the other (AACUE), and the Free Trade Treaty between the EFTA States and the Central American States, as follows: "1. The “origin declaration”¹ or the “invoice declaration”² referred to in the free trade treaties with Peru, the European Union, and EFTA, may be made out by writing the respective legend on the commercial invoice, the delivery note, or on “any other commercial document”.

¹Article 15, paragraph 1.b and Article 19, paragraph 4 of Annex I of the Free Trade Treaty between the EFTA States and the Central American States and Article 3.17, paragraph 5 of the Free Trade Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica and the Government of the Republic of Peru.

² Articles 14, paragraph 1.b and Article 19, paragraph 4 of Annex II of the AACUE.

2. That the cited treaties indicate that, when “any other commercial document” is used, it must describe the products in question in sufficient detail for them to be identified by the customs authority.

3. Consequently, documents such as the packing list, the purchase order, or the bill of lading that accompany the importation qualify as “any other commercial document”, provided that the products are described in sufficient detail to allow their identification.") 5. Invoice declarations shall bear the original handwritten signature of the exporter. However, an approved exporter as defined in Article 20 shall not be required to sign such declarations provided that they give the competent public authorities of the exporting Party a written commitment accepting full responsibility for any invoice declaration which identifies them as if it had been signed by hand by them.

6. An invoice declaration may be made out by the exporter when the products to which it relates are exported, or after exportation on condition that it is presented in the importing Party within the period established in Appendix 5.

(Sinalevi Note: Pursuant to Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20, which introduces explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20, and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43149 of May 10, 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to Article 19). It shall read as follows:" Article 19. Application of the provisions relating to invoice declarations The following guidelines shall apply:

• a)when an invoice, a delivery note, or any other commercial document⁴ covers both originating and non-originating products, these must be identified as such on those documents; ⁴ That commercial document may be, for example, the packing list accompanying the goods.
• b)invoice declarations presented on the reverse side of the invoice, the delivery note, or any other commercial document are valid.")

Approved exporter 1. The competent public authorities of the exporting Party may authorize any exporter, hereinafter referred to as “approved exporter”, who carries out frequent exports of products under the coverage of this Agreement, to make out invoice declarations regardless of the value of the products concerned. An exporter applying for such authorization must offer, to the satisfaction of the competent public authorities, all necessary guarantees to verify the originating status of the products as well as compliance with the other requirements of this Annex.

2. The competent public authorities may grant the status of approved exporter under conditions they consider appropriate.

3. The competent public authorities shall grant the approved exporter an authorization number which shall appear on the invoice declaration.

4. The competent public authorities shall monitor the use of the authorization by the approved exporter.

5. The competent public authorities may revoke the authorization at any time. They shall do so when the approved exporter no longer offers the guarantees referred to in paragraph 1, no longer meets the conditions referred to in paragraph 2, or otherwise makes incorrect use of the authorization.

(Sinalevi Note: Pursuant to Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20, which introduces explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20, and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43149 of May 10, 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to Article 20) above, which shall read as follows: "Article 20. Approved exporter The term “exporter” refers to persons or companies, whether producers or traders, insofar as all other conditions set out in Annex II are met.

The status of approved exporter may only be granted upon written application by the exporter. When examining that application, the competent public authorities shall take particular account of:

whether the exporter exports regularly; whether the exporter is in a position to demonstrate, at any time, the originating status of the goods they export. Account must also be taken that the exporter must be familiar with the applicable rules of origin and must have all supporting documents of origin at their disposal; whether, by their previous export activities, the exporter offers sufficient guarantees of the originating status of the goods and is in a position to fulfill all related obligations; and Once the authorization is granted, exporters must:

undertake to issue invoice declarations solely for those goods for which, at the time of issuance, they have all the necessary proof or accounting records available; assume full responsibility for their use, especially in the case of incorrect origin declarations or misuse of the authorization; assume responsibility that, within the company, the person responsible for completing the invoice declarations knows and understands the rules of origin; undertake to keep all supporting documents of origin for a minimum period of three years counting from the date on which the declaration is made; undertake to present the proofs of origin to the competent public authority at any time and to allow inspections by that authority at any time.

The competent public authority must carry out periodic checks on authorized exporters. These checks shall be carried out in a manner that ensures the correct use of the authorization and may be conducted at a determined frequency and, to the extent possible, on the basis of risk analysis criteria.

The competent public authorities of the Parties shall notify the Commission of the European Union of the national numbering system used for the designation of authorized exporters. The latter shall inform the customs authorities of the other countries accordingly.

Validity of proof of origin 1. A proof of origin shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issue in the exporting Party, and must be submitted within the period mentioned to the customs authorities of the importing Party.

2. Proofs of origin submitted to the customs authorities of the importing Party after the deadline for submission set out in paragraph 1 may be admitted, for the purpose of applying preferential tariff treatment, when these documents are not submitted by the expiry date due to exceptional circumstances.

3. In other cases of late submission, the customs authorities of the importing Party may admit the proofs of origin when the products have been presented to them before the expiry of that period.

4. In accordance with the national legislation of the importing Party, preferential tariff treatment may be granted, where appropriate, by means of a refund of duties within a period no longer than that established in Appendix 5 from the date of acceptance of the import declaration, when a proof of origin is presented indicating that the imported goods could have qualified, on that date, for preferential tariff treatment.

Submission of proof of origin Proofs of origin shall be submitted to the customs authorities of the importing Party in accordance with the procedures established in that Party. Said authorities may require a translation of a proof of origin and may also require that the import declaration be accompanied by a statement from the importer certifying that the products meet the conditions required for the application of this Agreement.

Split consignments When, at the request of the importer and under the conditions established by the customs authorities of the importing Party, dismantled or non-assembled products within the meaning of General Rule 2 (a) of the Harmonized System, classified in Sections XVI and XVII or headings 7308 and 9406 of the Harmonized System, are imported in split consignments (importación fraccionada), a single proof of origin for such products shall be submitted to the customs authorities upon importation of the first partial shipment.

Exemptions from proof of origin 1. Products sent as small packages from private individuals to private individuals or forming part of travellers’ personal luggage shall be admitted as originating products without it being necessary to present a proof of origin, provided that such products are not imported by way of trade and have been declared as meeting the conditions required for the application of this Annex and there are no doubts as to the veracity of such declaration. In the case of products sent by post, this declaration may be made on the customs declaration CN22/CN23 or on a sheet of paper attached to that document.

2. Occasional imports consisting exclusively of products for the personal use of the recipients or of the travellers or their families shall not be considered imports by way of trade if it is evident, from the nature and quantity of the products, that no commercial purpose is intended.

3. Furthermore, the total value of these products shall not exceed, in the case of small packages or products forming part of travellers’ personal luggage, the amounts in euros established in Appendix 6 (Amounts referred to in Article 19, paragraph 1, letter b), and Article 24, paragraph 3, of Annex II, Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation).

Supporting documents The documentation referred to in Article 15, paragraph 3, and in Article 19, paragraph 3, used as evidence that products covered by an EUR.1 movement certificate or an invoice declaration can be considered as products originating in the European Union or Central America and satisfy the other conditions of this Annex, may consist, inter alia, of:

• a)direct evidence of the operations carried out by the exporter or supplier to obtain the goods concerned, contained for example in his accounts or internal bookkeeping; b) documents proving the originating status of the materials used, issued or made out in a Party, where these documents are used in accordance with national legislation; c) documents proving the working or processing of the materials in the European Union or in Central America, issued or made out in a Party, where these documents are used in accordance with national legislation; d) EUR.1 movement certificates or invoice declarations proving the originating status of the materials used, issued or made out in a Party in accordance with this Annex.

Preservation of proof of origin and supporting documents 1. The exporter applying for the issue of an EUR.1 movement certificate shall keep for at least three years the documents referred to in Article 15, paragraph 3.

2. The exporter making out an invoice declaration shall keep for at least three years a copy of this invoice declaration, as well as the documents referred to in Article 19, paragraph 3.

3. The competent public authority of the exporting Party issuing an EUR.1 movement certificate shall keep for at least three years the application form referred to in Article 15, paragraph 2.

4. The customs authorities of the importing Party shall keep for at least three years the EUR.1 movement certificates and the invoice declarations submitted to them, which may be kept in electronic format.

Discrepancies and formal errors 1. The discovery of slight discrepancies between the statements made in the proof of origin and those made in the documents submitted to the customs office for the purpose of carrying out the formalities for importing the products shall not, ipso facto, render the proof of origin null and void if it is duly established that the latter document corresponds to the products presented.

2. Obvious formal errors such as typing errors on a proof of origin shall not be sufficient grounds for a document to be rejected, if these are not errors which may create doubts as to the correctness of the statements made in that document.

Amounts expressed in euros 1. For the application of the provisions of Article 19, paragraph 1, letter b), and Article 24, paragraph 3, in cases where products are invoiced in a currency other than the euro, the amounts in the national currencies of the Member States of the European Union or of the Republics of the CA Party equivalent to the amounts expressed in euros shall be fixed annually by each Member State of the European Union or the Republic of the CA Party concerned.

2. A consignment shall benefit from the provisions of Article 19, paragraph 1, letter b), or Article 24, paragraph 3, with reference to the currency in which the invoice was issued, according to the amount fixed by the Member State of the European Union or the Republic of the CA Party concerned.

3. The amounts to be used in any given national currency shall be the equivalent in that national currency of the amounts expressed in euros on the first working day of the month of October. The amounts shall be notified before 15 October, and shall apply from 1 January of the following year. The Parties shall notify each other of the relevant amounts.

(Thus amended the preceding subparagraph by section 18) sub-section i) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019").

4. The Member States of the European Union and the Republics of the CA Party may round up or down the amount resulting from the conversion into their national currency of an amount expressed in euros. The rounded amount may not differ from the amount resulting from the conversion by more than 5 per cent. A Member State of the European Union or a Republic of the CA Party may maintain unchanged its national currency equivalent of an amount expressed in euros if, at the time of the annual adjustment provided for in paragraph 3, the conversion of that amount, prior to rounding off, results in an increase of less than 15 per cent in the national currency equivalent. The national currency equivalent may be kept unchanged if the conversion were to result in a decrease in that equivalent value.

5. The amounts expressed in euros shall be reviewed by the Association Committee at the request of a Party. When carrying out this review, the Association Committee shall consider the desirability of preserving the effects of the limits concerned in real terms. For this purpose, it may decide to modify the amounts expressed in euros.

ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION PROVISIONS

Administrative cooperation 1. The competent public authorities of the Parties shall supply each other, through the European Commission, with specimen impressions of stamps used by their offices for the issue of EUR.1 movement certificates, as well as the addresses of the competent public authorities responsible for verifying these certificates and invoice declarations.

(Sinalevi note: By means of section 18) sub-section j) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the phrase ", through the European Commission," in the preceding paragraph is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement.)

2. In order to ensure the correct application of this Annex, the Parties shall assist each other, through the competent public authorities or, where applicable, the customs authorities, in verifying the authenticity of the EUR.1 movement certificates or the invoice declarations and the accuracy of the information contained in those documents.

Verification of proofs of origin 1. Subsequent verification of proofs of origin shall be carried out randomly or whenever the customs authority or, where applicable, the competent public authority of the importing Party has reasonable doubts as to the authenticity of such documents, the originating status of the products concerned, or the fulfilment of the other requirements of this Annex.

2. For the purposes of implementing the provisions of paragraph 1, the customs authority or, where applicable, the competent public authority of the importing Party shall return the EUR.1 movement certificate and the invoice, if it has been submitted, the invoice declaration, or a copy of these documents, to the competent public authorities of the exporting Party, giving, where appropriate, the reasons for the inquiry. Any documents and information obtained suggesting that the information given on the proof of origin is incorrect shall be forwarded in support of the request for verification.

3. The verification shall be carried out by the competent public authorities of the exporting Party. For this purpose, they shall be empowered to call for any evidence and to inspect the exporter's accounts or to carry out any other check considered appropriate, related to the origin and in accordance with the procedures of their national legislation.

4. If the customs authorities of the importing Party decide to suspend the granting of preferential tariff treatment to the products of the exporter subject to verification, while awaiting the results of the verification, they shall offer the importer the release of the goods subject to any precautionary measures deemed necessary.

5. The competent public authorities or, where applicable, the customs authorities having requested the verification shall be informed of the results of this verification as soon as possible. These results must indicate clearly whether the documents are authentic and whether the products can be considered as originating in the European Union or in Central America and fulfil the other requirements of this Annex.

6. If, in cases of reasonable doubt, no reply is received within ten months of the date of the verification request, or if the reply does not contain sufficient information to determine the authenticity of the document in question or the real origin of the products, the customs authorities or, where applicable, the competent public authority, shall, except in exceptional circumstances, refuse entitlement to the preferences for the products covered by the proof of origin subject to verification.

(Sinalevi note: In accordance with Decision No. 2/2020 of the EU-Central America Association Council of 14/12/20 introducing explanatory notes to Articles 15, 16, 19, 20 and 30 of Annex II Concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation to the "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America, on the one hand, and the European Union and its Member States, on the other"; approved by Decreto Ejecutivo No. 43149 of 10 May 2021, it was agreed to introduce an explanatory note to Article 30) above, which shall read as follows: "Article 30 Refusal of preferential treatment without verification This concerns cases in which the proof of origin is invalid:

the proof of origin (EUR.I movement certificate) has been issued by a country that is not a party to the Agreement; the description of the goods in box 8 of the EUR. I movement certificate refers to goods other than those presented; the proof of origin (EUR. I movement certificate) contains erasures or overwritten words or has not been initialled or endorsed; the period of validity of the proof of origin (EUR. I movement certificate) has expired for reasons other than those provided for in the Agreement (for example, exceptional circumstances), except in cases where the goods were presented before the period expired.

Procedure to be followed:

The proof of origin must be marked ‘INVÁLIDO’ and retained by the customs authorities to which it was presented, in order to prevent further attempts at use. Without prejudice to legal actions taken in accordance with domestic legislation, the customs authorities of the importing country shall, where appropriate, immediately inform the customs authority or the competent public authority of the exporting country of the refusal.")

Dispute settlement 1. Where disputes arise in relation to the verification procedures of Article 30 which cannot be settled between the authorities requesting a verification and the authorities responsible for carrying out that verification, or in relation to the interpretation of this Annex, requests for the resolution of such disputes shall be submitted to the Subcommittee on Customs, Trade Facilitation and Rules of Origin for consultations and discussion within the Subcommittee. In any event, the Parties shall retain their rights to resort to the dispute settlement mechanism established in Title X (Dispute Settlement) of Part IV of this Agreement.

2. In all cases, disputes between the importer and the customs authorities of the importing Party shall be settled in accordance with the legislation of that Party.

Penalties Penalties shall be imposed on any person who draws up, or causes to be drawn up, a document containing incorrect information for the purpose of obtaining preferential tariff treatment for products.

Free zones 1. The European Union and the Republics of the CA Party shall take all necessary measures to ensure that products traded under cover of a proof of origin which, in the course of transport, remain in a free zone or a customs warehouse situated in its territory in accordance with its national legislation, are not substituted by other goods and do not undergo handling other than normal operations designed to prevent their deterioration.

2. By way of exemption to the provisions contained in paragraph 1, when products originating in the European Union or in Central America are imported into a free zone under cover of a proof of origin and undergo treatment or processing, the competent public authorities shall issue a new EUR.1 movement certificate at the exporter's request, if the treatment or processing undergone is in conformity with the provisions of this Annex.

CEUTA AND MELILLA

Application of this Annex The term "European Union" used in this Annex does not cover Ceuta and Melilla. Products originating in Ceuta and Melilla shall not be considered as products originating in the European Union.

(Thus amended Article 34) above by section 18) sub-section k) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019").

Special conditions 1. Provided they have been transported directly in accordance with the provisions of Article 12, the following shall be considered as:

• a)products originating in Ceuta and Melilla:
• i)products wholly obtained in Ceuta and Melilla; ii) products obtained in Ceuta and Melilla in the manufacture of which products other than those referred to in subparagraph i) are used, provided that: such products have undergone sufficient working or processing within the meaning of Article 5; or those products are originating in Central America or the European Union, provided that they have undergone working or processing which goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 6.
• b)products originating in Central America:
• i)products wholly obtained in Central America; ii) products obtained in Central America, in the manufacture of which products other than those referred to in letter a) are used, provided that: such products have undergone sufficient working or processing within the meaning of Article 5; or those products are originating in Ceuta and Melilla or the European Union, provided that they have undergone working or processing which goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 6.

2. Ceuta and Melilla shall be considered a single territory.

3. The exporter or his authorised representative shall enter "Centroamérica" and "Ceuta y Melilla" in box 2 of EUR.1 movement certificates or on invoice declarations. In addition, in the case of products originating in Ceuta and Melilla, their originating status shall be indicated in box 4 of EUR.1 movement certificates or on invoice declarations.

4. The Spanish customs authorities shall be responsible for the application of this Annex in Ceuta and Melilla.

(*) (Sinalevi note: By means of section 18) sub-section l) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019", it was agreed that Article 35 above is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement.)

FINAL PROVISIONS

Amendments to this Annex The Association Council may decide to amend the provisions of the Appendices to this Annex.

The Parties shall agree on explanatory notes regarding the interpretation, application and administration of this Annex in the Subcommittee on Customs, Trade Facilitation and Rules of Origin, in order to recommend their approval by the Association Council.

Transitional provisions for goods in transit or storage The provisions of this Agreement may be applied to goods which comply with the provisions of this Annex and which, on the date of entry into force of this Agreement, are either in transit or in temporary storage in customs warehouses in the Parties or in free zones, subject to the submission to the customs authorities of the importing Party, within four months from that date, of a proof of origin issued retrospectively, together with the documents showing that the goods have been transported directly in accordance with Article 12.

Transitional provision for cumulation purposes The Parties for which this Agreement has entered into force in accordance with Article 353(*) of Part V (Final Provisions), may use materials originating in the Republics of the CA Party for which the Agreement has not yet entered into force. Article 3 of this Annex shall apply mutatis mutandis.

(*) (Sinalevi note: By means of section 16) sub-section b) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019", it was agreed to indicate that neither Article 353 nor any reference to Article 353 is incorporated into this Agreement.)

APPENDIX 1 INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO ANNEX II NOTE 1:

The list in Appendix 2 sets out the conditions required for all products to be considered as having undergone sufficient working or processing for the purposes of Article 5 of Annex II.

NOTE 2:

2.1. The first two columns in the list describe the product obtained. The first column gives the heading number, subheading or chapter number used in the Harmonized System, and the second column gives the description of goods as it appears under that heading, subheading or chapter in the system. For each entry in the first two columns, a rule is specified in columns 3 or 4. Where, in some cases, the entry in the first column is preceded by "ex", this signifies that the rule in columns 3 or 4 applies only to that part of that heading, subheading or chapter as described in column 2.

2.2. Where several heading numbers are grouped together in column 1, or a chapter number is given and the description of products in column 2 is therefore given in general terms, the adjacent rules in columns 3 or 4 apply to all products which, under the Harmonized System, are classified in the various headings of the chapter concerned or in the headings grouped together in column 1.

2.3. Where there are different rules in the list applying to different products within the same heading, each indent contains the description of that part of the heading to which the adjacent rules in columns 3 or 4 apply.

2.4. Where, for an entry in the first two columns, a rule is specified in both columns 3 and 4, the exporter may opt to apply either the rule in column 3 or that in column 4. If no origin rule is given in column 4, the rule in column 3 shall be applied.

NOTE 3:

3.1. The provisions of Article 5 of Annex II, concerning products having acquired originating status which are used in the manufacture of other products, shall apply, regardless of whether this status has been acquired inside the factory where these products are used or in another factory in the EU Party or in the Republics of the CA Party.

Example:

An engine of heading 8407, for which the rule states that the value of the non-originating materials which may be used in its manufacture may not exceed 40 per cent of the ex-works price of the product, is made from "other alloy steel roughly shaped by forging" of heading ex 7224.

If this forging has been produced in the EU Party from a non-originating ingot, it has then acquired originating status by virtue of the rule in the list for heading ex 7224. The forging can therefore be counted as an originating product in the calculation of the value of the engine, irrespective of whether it was produced in the same factory or in another factory in the EU Party. The value of the non-originating ingot is therefore not taken into account when adding up the value of the non-originating materials used.

3.2. The rule in the list represents the minimum amount of working or processing required, and carrying out more working or processing also confers originating status; conversely, carrying out less working or processing does not confer originating status. Thus, if a rule provides that, at a certain stage of manufacture, a non-originating material may be used, the use of such material at an earlier stage of manufacture is also allowed, but the use of such material at a later stage is not.

3.3. Without prejudice to Note 3.2, where a rule states "Manufacture from materials of any heading", then materials of any heading(s) may be used (even materials of the same description and heading as the product), subject, however, to any specific limitations which may also be contained in the rule.

However, the expressions "Manufacture from materials of any heading, even from other materials of the heading" or "Manufacture from materials of any heading, even from other materials of the same heading as the product" mean that materials classified in any heading may be used, except materials of the same designation as the product as it appears in column 2 of the list.

3.4. When a rule in the list specifies that a product may be manufactured from more than one material, this means that one or several materials may be used. However, the use of all the materials is not required.

Example:

The rule applicable to woven fabrics of headings 5208 to 5212 states that natural fibres may be used and also, among others, chemical products. This does not mean that both must be used: one or the other material, or both, may be used.

3.5. When a rule in the list establishes that a product must be manufactured from a particular material, this condition obviously does not prevent the use of other materials which, by their very nature, cannot satisfy the rule. (See also Note 6.2, in relation to textile products).

Example:

The rule corresponding to food preparations of heading 1902, which expressly excludes the use of cereals and their derivatives, does not prohibit the use of mineral salts, chemical products or other additives not obtained from cereals.

However, this does not apply to products which, although they cannot be manufactured from the specific materials specified in the list, may be produced from a material of the same nature at an earlier stage of manufacture.

Example:

In the case of an article of apparel of ex Chapter 62 made from nonwovens, if only the use of non-originating yarns is permitted for this class of article, it is not possible to start from nonwoven fabrics, even though these are not normally made from yarns. The starting material would normally be at the stage before yarn, namely, fibre.

3.6. When, in a rule in the list, two percentages are established for the maximum value of non-originating materials that may be used, these percentages cannot be added together. In other words, the maximum value of all non-originating materials used may never exceed the higher of the given percentages. Furthermore, the individual percentages must not be exceeded, in relation to the respective materials to which they apply.

NOTE 4:

4.1. The term "natural fibres" is used in the list to designate fibres other than artificial or synthetic fibres. It is limited to the stages before spinning, and includes waste, and, unless otherwise specified, covers fibres that have been carded, combed or otherwise processed, but not spun.

4.2. The term "natural fibres" includes horsehair of heading 0511, silk of headings 5002 and 5003, as well as wool, fine animal hair and coarse animal hair of headings 5101 to 5105, cotton fibres of headings 5201 to 5203, and other vegetable fibres of headings 5301 to 5305.

4.3. The terms "textile pulp", "chemical materials" and "materials used for papermaking" are used in the list to designate the materials not classified in Chapters 50 to 63 which can be used in the manufacture of artificial, synthetic or paper fibres or yarns.

4.4. The term "synthetic or artificial staple fibres" used in the list includes filament tows, staple fibres or waste of synthetic or artificial staple fibres, of headings 5501 to 5507.

NOTE 5:

5.1. When, for a given product in the list, reference is made to this Note, the conditions set out in column 3 shall not be applied to the basic textile materials used in its manufacture when, considered globally, they represent 10 percent or less of the total weight of all the basic textile materials used (See also Notes 5.3 and 5.4 below).

5.2. However, the tolerance cited in Note 5.1 shall apply only to mixed products which have been obtained from two or more basic textile materials.

The basic textile materials are the following:

– silk, – wool, – coarse animal hair, – fine animal hair, – horsehair, – cotton, – materials for papermaking and paper, – flax, – hemp, – jute and other bast fibres, – sisal and other textile fibres of the agave genus, – coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, – synthetic filaments, – artificial filaments, – electrically conductive filaments, – synthetic staple fibres of polypropylene, – synthetic staple fibres of polyester, – synthetic staple fibres of polyamide, – synthetic staple fibres of polyacrylonitrile, – synthetic staple fibres of polyimide, – synthetic staple fibres of polytetrafluoroethylene, – synthetic staple fibres of poly(phenylene sulphide), – synthetic staple fibres of poly(vinyl chloride), – other synthetic staple fibres, – artificial staple fibres of viscose, – other artificial staple fibres, – yarn of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyether, whether or not gimped, – yarn of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyester, whether or not gimped, – products of heading 5605 (metallised yarn) incorporating a strip consisting of a core of aluminium foil or of plastic film, whether or not coated with aluminium powder, of a width not exceeding 5 mm, inserted by means of a transparent or coloured adhesive between two plastic films, – other products of heading 5605.

Example:

A yarn of heading 5205 obtained from cotton fibres of heading 5203 and synthetic staple fibres of heading 5506 is a mixed yarn. Therefore, non-originating synthetic staple fibres that do not satisfy the rules of origin (which require manufacture from chemical materials or textile pulp) may be used, provided their total weight does not exceed 10 percent of the weight of the yarn.

Example:

A woollen fabric, of heading 5112, obtained from woollen yarns of heading 5107 and synthetic staple fibres of heading 5509, is a mixed fabric. Therefore, synthetic yarns that do not satisfy the rules of origin (which require manufacture from chemical materials or textile pulp), or woollen yarns that do not satisfy the rules of origin (which require manufacture from natural fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning), or a combination of both may be used, provided their total weight does not exceed 10 percent of the weight of the fabric.

Example:

A tufted textile fabric of heading 5802 obtained from cotton yarn of heading 5205 and cotton fabric of heading 5210 will only be considered a mixed product if the cotton fabric is itself a mixed fabric manufactured from yarns classified in two separate headings, or if the cotton yarns used are also mixed.

Example:

If the same tufted textile fabric had been manufactured from cotton yarns of heading 5205 and synthetic fabric of heading 5407, then, obviously, two distinct basic textile materials would have been used and the finished tufted textile fabric is, therefore, a mixed product.

5.3. In the case of products incorporating "yarn of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyester, whether or not gimped", this tolerance shall be 20 percent of such yarns.

5.4. In the case of products incorporating a "strip consisting of a core of aluminium foil or of plastic film, whether or not coated with aluminium powder, of a width not exceeding 5 mm, inserted by means of a transparent or coloured adhesive between two plastic films", this tolerance shall be 30 percent in respect of this strip.

NOTE 6:

6.1. When reference is made to this Note in the list, textile materials (except linings and interlinings) which do not satisfy the rule set out in column 3 of the list for the products manufactured from them may be used, provided they are classified in a heading different from that of the product and their value does not exceed 8 percent of the ex-works price of the product.

6.2. Without prejudice to the provisions of Note 6.3, materials not classified in Chapters 50 to 63 may be used freely in the manufacture of textile products, whether or not such products contain textile materials.

Example:

If a rule in the list provides that, for a particular textile article (such as trousers), yarns must be used, this does not prevent the use of metal articles, such as buttons, since the latter are not classified in Chapters 50 to 63. For the same reason, it does not prevent the use of zip fasteners, even though these normally contain textile products.

6.3. When a rule consisting of a percentage is applied, the value of materials not classified in Chapters 50 to 63 must be taken into account when calculating the value of the non-originating materials incorporated.

NOTE 7:

7.1. For the purposes of headings ex 2707, 2713 to 2715, ex 2901, ex 2902 and ex 3403, the "specific processes" shall be the following:

• a)vacuum distillation; b) redistillation by a very thorough fractionation (fractionation) process; c) cracking; d) reforming; e) extraction by means of selective solvents; f) the treatment comprising all of the following operations: processing with concentrated sulphuric acid, oleum or sulphuric anhydride; neutralisation with alkaline agents; decolourisation and purification with naturally active earth, activated earth, activated charcoal or bauxite; g) polymerisation; h) alkylation (Alkylation); i) isomerisation.

7.2. For the purposes of headings 2710, 2711 and 2712, the "specific processes" shall be the following:

• a)vacuum distillation; b) redistillation by a very thorough fractionation (fractionation) process; c) cracking; d) reforming; e) extraction by means of selective solvents; f) the treatment comprising all of the following operations: processing with concentrated sulphuric acid, oleum or sulphuric anhydride; neutralisation with alkaline agents; decolourisation and purification with naturally active earth, activated earth, activated charcoal or bauxite; g) polymerisation; h) alkylation (Alkylation); i) isomerisation; j) in relation to heavy oils of heading ex 2710 only, desulphurisation with hydrogen which achieves a reduction of at least 85 percent of the sulphur content of the products treated (ASTM D 1266- 59 T method); k) in relation to products of heading 2710 only, deparaffining by a process other than filtration; l) in relation to heavy oils of heading ex 2710 only, hydrotreating, other than desulphurisation, in which hydrogen participates actively in a chemical reaction carried out at a pressure exceeding 20 bar and a temperature exceeding 250 °C, with the use of a catalyst; finishing hydrotreatments of lubricating oils of heading ex 2710 (for example: hydrofinishing or decolourisation), the specific purpose of which is to improve colour or stability, shall not be considered to be specific processes; m) in relation to fuel oil of heading ex 2710 only, atmospheric distillation, provided that less than 30 percent of these products distil, by volume, including losses, at 300 °C according to the ASTM D 86 method; n) in relation only to heavy oils other than gas oils and fuel oil of heading ex 2710, treatment by means of a high-frequency electrical discharge; o) in relation only to petroleum products of heading ex 2712 (other than petroleum jelly, ozokerite, lignite wax or peat wax, or paraffin wax containing less than 0.75 percent by weight of oil) de-oiling by fractional crystallisation.

7.3. For the purposes of headings ex 2707, 2713 to 2715, ex 2901, ex 2902 and ex 3403, simple operations such as cleaning, decanting, desalting, water-solid separation, filtering, colouring, marking that obtains a sulphur content as a result of mixing products with different sulphur contents, any combination of these operations or similar operations shall not confer originating status.

NOTE 8:

For the purposes of Article 4 of Annex II, agricultural and horticultural goods grown in the territory of a Party shall be treated as originating in the territory of that Party even if they are grown from seeds, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, cuttings, grafts, shoots, buds or other live parts of plants imported from a non-Party country.

NOTE 9:

For the purposes of Article 6 of Annex II, the term "simple" refers to activities which require no special skills nor special machinery, apparatus or equipment specially manufactured or installed for carrying out the activity. However, simple mixing does not imply a chemical reaction. A chemical reaction means a process (including a biochemical process) which results in a molecule with a new structure by breaking intramolecular bonds and by forming new intramolecular bonds, or by altering the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

APPENDIX 2 LIST OF WORKING OR PROCESSING REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED OUT ON NON-ORIGINATING MATERIALS SO THAT THE TRANSFORMED PRODUCT MAY OBTAIN ORIGINATING STATUS The products mentioned in the list may not all be covered by the Agreement.

Therefore, it is necessary to consult the other parts of this Agreement.

(Sinalevi Note: This list was amended by Resolution No. Decision No. 1/2020 of the VE-Central America Association Council of 14 December 2020, approved by Decreto Ejecutivo N° 43148 of 10 May 2021, and can be consulted at the link: List of working or processing required to be carried out on non-originating materials so that the transformed product may obtain originating status) APPENDIX 2 A(*) ADDENDUM TO THE LIST OF WORKING OR PROCESSING REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED OUT ON NON-ORIGINATING MATERIALS SO THAT THE TRANSFORMED PRODUCT MAY OBTAIN ORIGINATING STATUS COMMON PROVISIONS (*) (Sinalevi Note: By virtue of sub-paragraph 18), sub-sub-paragraph m.xiii) of the Annex to Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", in relation to the preceding Appendix 2 A it was indicated that for the avoidance of doubt, if the entry into force of this Agreement corresponds to a date after 1 January and up to 31 December inclusive of the same calendar year, the annual quotas of Appendix 2 A of Annex 11 of this Agreement (with the modifications introduced by this Annex) shall be applied on a pro-rata basis during the remainder of that calendar year.)

1. For the products described below, the following rules may also be applied instead of those set out in Appendix 2 (List of working or processing required to be carried out on non-originating materials so that the transformed product may obtain originating status) to determine whether a product is originating in Central America.

2. When a product is covered by a rule of origin subject to quotas, the proof of origin of that product shall contain the following statement: "Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products' and methods of administrative cooperation)".

3. The Republics of the CA Party shall agree on the distribution of the regional quotas established in Notes 1 and 2, as well as the relevant quotas of Note 6 of this Appendix, and, on that basis, each Republic of the CA Party shall issue the corresponding export certificates.

4. The quotas established in Notes 4 and 5, as well as the relevant quota of Note 6, shall be administered by the European Commission in accordance with the distribution by country established in this Appendix and with the internal distribution made by each Republic of the CA Party163.

163 If the entry into force of the Agreement corresponds to a date after 1 January and before 31 December of the same calendar year, the quantity of the quota shall be apportioned on a pro-rata basis for the remainder of that calendar year.

5. Imports under quotas established in this Appendix shall be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 by the competent authority of the Republic of the relevant CA Party.

6. The modalities for the application of the provisions of this Appendix shall be defined jointly by the Parties. The European Commission shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure compliance with these provisions.

NOTE 1 1. For products of heading ex 1604 (Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.)) exported from Central America to the European Union, materials of Chapter 03 originating in Chile or Mexico in accordance with the applicable rules of origin may be used, for a period of three years from the entry into force of this Agreement, as if those materials were exported directly to the European Union. Six months before the expiry of that three-year period, the Parties shall hold consultations to examine whether the necessary administrative procedures are ready to request the cumulation provided for in Article 3, paragraph 7, of Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products' and methods of administrative cooperation) of Part IV of this Agreement.

Furthermore, for these products exported from Central America to the European Union, the value established in Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph (a), of Annex II shall not exceed 15 percent of the ex-works price of the product.

2. For products of heading ex 1604 (tuna loins) the following rule shall confer origin on goods exported from Central America to the European Union within the annual quota of 545(*) metric tonnes: Manufacture from materials of Chapter 03 (*) Thus amended by sub-paragraph 18), sub-sub-paragraph m.i) of the Annex to Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") NOTE 2 For products of heading 3920 (Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of non-cellular plastics, not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials), the following rule shall confer origin on goods exported from Central America to the European Union within the annual quota of 681(*) metric tonnes:

(*) Thus amended by sub-paragraph 18), sub-sub-paragraph m.ii) of the Annex to Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") Manufacture from materials of any heading.

NOTE 3 For products of headings 4810, ex 4811, 4816, 4817, ex 4818, ex 4819, ex 4820 and ex 4823, the following rules shall confer origin in the event of an increase exceeding 0 percent of the European Union's WTO bound tariffs applicable to the following products:

| HS Heading | Product description | Working or processing carried out on non-originating materials that confers originating status | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (1) | (2) | (3) or (4) | | | 4810 | Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size | Manufacture from materials of any heading | | | ex 4811 | Paper and paperboard, ruled, lined or squared only | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | | 4816 | Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | | 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | | ex 4818 | Toilet paper | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | | ex 4819 | Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | | ex 4820 | Letter pads | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | | ex 4823 | Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size | Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product | | NOTE 4 1. The following rules shall confer origin on products of Chapters 61 and 62 within the following annual quotas per country:

• a)For products of heading 6115 [Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted]:

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from the same heading as the product.

This rule shall confer origin on goods exported from Central America to the European Union within the following annual quotas per country:

(Thus amended the previous table by sub-paragraph 18), sub-sub-paragraph m.iii) of the Annex to Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") b) For products of Chapters 61 and 62 specified in subparagraphs c) and d): Manufacture from materials of any heading, except from materials of the same heading as the product.

This rule shall confer origin on goods exported from Central America to the European Union within the following annual quotas per country:

(*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding to from year 6 by sub-paragraph 18), sub-sub-paragraph m. iv) of the Annex to Tratado Internacional, N° 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") c) For Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama, the quantities indicated in paragraph 1, subparagraph (b), shall be distributed as indicated in the following tables:

| COSTA RICA | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SA | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | From Year 6 | | Total units per year | 7 000 000 | 7 630 000 | 8 260 000 | 8 890 000 | 9 520 000 | 1382 431(*) | | 610343 | 200 000 | 218 000 | 236 000 | 254 000 | 272 000 | 39 498(*) | | 610510 | 600 000 | 654 000 | 708 000 | 762 000 | 816 000 | 118 498(*) | | 610590 | 120 000 | 130 800 | 141 600 | 152 400 | 163 200 | 23 699(*) | | 610610 | 450 000 | 490 500 | 531 000 | 571 500 | 612 000 | 88 870(*) | | 610711 | 235 000 | 256 150 | 277 300 | 298 450 | 319 600 | 46 410(*) | | 610719 | 70 000 | 76 300 | 82 600 | 88 900 | 95 200 | 13 824(*) | | 610821 | 47 000 | 51 230 | 55 460 | 59 690 | 63 920 | 9 282(*) | | 610822 | 25 000 | 27 250 | 29 500 | 31 750 | 34 000 | 4 937(*) | | 610910 | 1 860 000 | 2 027 400 | 2 194 800 | 2 362 200 | 2 529 600 | 367 331(*) | | 611120 | 200 000 | 218 000 | 236 000 | 254 000 | 272 000 | 39 498(*) | | 611241 | 50 000 | 54 500 | 59 000 | 63 500 | 68 000 | 9 875(*) | | 611430 | 30 000 | 32 700 | 35 400 | 38 100 | 40 800 | 5 925(*) | | 611780 | 20 000 | 21 800 | 23 600 | 25 400 | 27 200 | 3 950(*) | | 620113 | 8 000 | 8 720 | 9 440 | 10 160 | 10 880 | 1 580(*) | | 620213 | 15 000 | 16 350 | 17 700 | 19 050 | 20 400 | 2 962(*) | | 620311 | 350 000 | 381 500 | 413 000 | 444 500 | 476 000 | 69 122(*) | | 620312 | 350 000 | 381 500 | 413 000 | 444 500 | 476 000 | 69 122(*) | | 620331 | 175 000 | 190 750 | 206 500 | 222 250 | 238 000 | 34 561(*) | | 620333 | 265 000 | 288 850 | 312 700 | 336 550 | 360 400 | 52 335(*) | | 620341 | 500 000 | 545 000 | 590 000 | 635 000 | 680 000 | 98 745(*) | | 620343 | 520 000 | 566 800 | 613 600 | 660 400 | 707 200 | 102 695(*) | | 620431 | 175 000 | 190 750 | 206 500 | 222 250 | 238 000 | 34 561(*) | | 620433 | 165 000 | 179 850 | 194 700 | 209 550 | 224 400 | 32 586(*) | | 620453 | 30 000 | 32 700 | 35 400 | 38 100 | 40 800 | 5 925(*) | | 620461 | 70 000 | 76 300 | 82 600 | 88 900 | 95 200 | 13 824(*) | | 620463 | 280 000 | 305 200 | 330 400 | 355 600 | 380 800 | 55 297(*) | | 621133 | 45 000 | 49 050 | 53 100 | 57 150 | 61 200 | 8 887(*) | | 621143 | 45 000 | 49 050 | 53 100 | 57 150 | 61 200 | 8 887(*) | | 621210 | 100 000 | 109 000 | 118 000 | 127 000 | 136 000 | 19 749(*) | (*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding from year 6 onwards for the distribution of Costa Rica by section 18) sub-section m. v) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") | GUATEMALA | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SA | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | From Year 6 | | Total units per year | 7 000 000 | 7 630 000 | 8 260 000 | 8 890 000 | 9 520 000 | 1 382 429(*) | | 610462 | 1 050 000 | 1 144 500 | 1 239 000 | 1 333 500 | 1 428 000 | 207 364(*) | | 610520 | 3 500 000 | 3 815 000 | 4 130 000 | 4 445 000 | 4 760 000 | 691 215(*) | | 620342 | 1 050 000 | 1 144 500 | 1 239 000 | 1 333 500 | 1 428 000 | 207 364(*) | | 620343 | 700 000 | 763 000 | 826 000 | 889 000 | 952 000 | 138 243(*) | | 620462 | 700 000 | 763 000 | 826 000 | 889 000 | 952 000 | 138 243(*) | (*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding from year 6 onwards for each of the relevant HS code entries in the distribution column of Guatemala by section 18) sub-section m. vi) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") | HONDURAS | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SA | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | From Year 6 | | Total units per year | 54 750 000 | 59 130 000 | 63 510 000 | 67 890 000 | 72 270 000 | 10 439 730(*) | | 620520 | 11 000 000 | 11 880 000 | 12 760 000 | 13 640 000 | 14 520 000 | 2 097 480(*) | | 620530 | 13 750 000 | 14 850 000 | 15 950 000 | 17 050 000 | 18 150 000 | 2 621 850(*) | | 620590 | 1 000 000 | 1 080 000 | 1 160 000 | 1 240 000 | 1 320 000 | 190 680(*) | | 620630 | 10 000 000 | 10 800 000 | 11 600 000 | 12 400 000 | 13 200 000 | 1 906 800(*) | | 620640 | 13 000 000 | 14 040 000 | 15 080 000 | 16 120 000 | 17 160 000 | 2 478 840(*) | | 620690 | 1 000 000 | 1 080 000 | 1 160 000 | 1 240 000 | 1 320 000 | 190 680(*) | | 621210 | 5 000 000 | 5 400 000 | 5 800 000 | 6 200 000 | 6 600 000 | 953 400(*) | (*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding from year 6 onwards for each of the relevant HS code entries in the distribution column of Honduras by section 18) sub-section m. vii) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") | PANAMA | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SA | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | From Year 6 | | Total units per year | 3 500 000 | 3 815 000 | 4 130 000 | 4 445 000 | 4 760 000 | 691 217(*) | | 610322 | 40 000 | 43 600 | 47 200 | 50 800 | 54 400 | 7 900(*) | | 610422 | 40 000 | 43 600 | 47 200 | 50 800 | 54 400 | 7 900(*) | | 610610 | 140 000 | 152 600 | 165 200 | 177 800 | 190 400 | 27 649(*) | | 610821 | 770 000 | 839 300 | 908 600 | 977 900 | 1 047 200 | 152 067(*) | | 610910 | 1 100 000 | 1 199 000 | 1 298 000 | 1 397 000 | 1 496 000 | 217 239(*) | | 611020 | 800 000 | 872 000 | 944 000 | 1 016 000 | 1 088 000 | 157 992(*) | | 611120 | 50 000 | 54 500 | 59 000 | 63 500 | 68 000 | 9 875(*) | | 620322 | 10 000 | 10 900 | 11 800 | 12 700 | 13 600 | 1 975(*) | | 620342 | 200 000 | 218 000 | 236 000 | 254 000 | 272 000 | 39 498(*) | | 620343 | 100 000 | 109 000 | 118 000 | 127 000 | 136 000 | 19 749(*) | | 620520 | 100 000 | 109 000 | 118 000 | 127 000 | 136 000 | 19 749(*) | | 620630 | 10 000 | 109 000 | 118 000 | 127 000 | 136 000 | 19 749(*) | | 620920 | 50 000 | 54 500 | 59 000 | 63 500 | 68 000 | 9 875(*) | (*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding from year 6 onwards for each of the relevant HS code entries in the distribution column of Panama by section 18) sub-section m. viii) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") At the request of a Republic of the CA Party and when an agreement is reached with the EU Party, the annual quantities allocated to each subheading of chapters 61 and 62 indicated may be modified.

• d)For El Salvador and Nicaragua, the quantities indicated in paragraph 1, letter b), shall be distributed as indicated in the following tables. El Salvador and Nicaragua may distribute those quantities among the subheadings indicated in the following tables within the limits indicated for each individual subheading.

| EL SALVADOR | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SA | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | From Year 6 | | Total unit per year (annual global quota, limits per subheading) | 9 000 000 | 10 157 500 | 11 315 000 | 12 472 500 | 13 630 000 | 2 014 057(*) | | 610220 | 495 000 | 534 600 | 574 200 | 613 800 | 653 400 | 94 387(*) | | 610230 | 770 000 | 831 600 | 893 200 | 954 800 | 1 016 400 | 146 824(*) | | 610422 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 610442 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 610443 | 440 000 | 475 200 | 510 400 | 545 600 | 580 800 | 83 899(*) | | 610444 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 610462 | 990 000 | 1 069 200 | 1 148 400 | 1 227 600 | 1 306 800 | 188 773(*) | | 610463 | 330 000 | 356 400 | 382 800 | 409 200 | 435 600 | 62 924(*) | | 620212 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 620213 | 550 000 | 594 000 | 638 000 | 382 000 | 726 000 | 104 874(*) | | 620292 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 620293 | 330 000 | 356 400 | 382 800 | 409 200 | 435 600 | 62 924(*) | | 620342 | 550 000 | 594 000 | 638 000 | 682 000 | 726 000 | 104 874(*) | | 620520 | 825 000 | 891 000 | 957 000 | 1 023 000 | 1 089 000 | 157 311(*) | | 620530 | 1 100 000 | 1 188 000 | 1 276 000 | 1 364 000 | 1 452 000 | 209 748(*) | | 620711 | 550 000 | 594 000 | 638 000 | 682 000 | 726 000 | 104 874(*) | | 620719 | 440 000 | 475 200 | 510 400 | 545 600 | 580 800 | 83 899(*) | | 620721 | 800 000 | 864 000 | 928 000 | 992 000 | 1 056 000 | 152 544(*) | | 620722 | 550 000 | 594 000 | 638 000 | 682 000 | 726 000 | 104 874(*) | | 620791 | 385 000 | 415 800 | 446 600 | 477 400 | 508 200 | 73 412(*) | | 620799 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 620821 | 220 000 | 237 600 | 255 200 | 272 800 | 290 400 | 41 950(*) | | 620822 | 440 000 | 475 200 | 510 400 | 545 600 | 580 800 | 83 899(*) | | 620891 | 660 000 | 712 800 | 765 600 | 818 400 | 871 200 | 125 849(*) | | 620892 | 275 000 | 297 000 | 319 000 | 341 000 | 363 000 | 52 437(*) | | 621210 | 990 000 | 1 069 200 | 1 148 400 | 1 227 600 | 1 306 800 | 188 773(*) | (*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding from year 6 onwards for each of the relevant HS code entries in the distribution column of El Salvador by section 18) sub-section m. ix) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") | NICARAGUA | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SA | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | From Year 6 | | Total unit per year (annual global quota, limits per subheading) | 8 750 000 | 9 537 500 | 10 325 000 | 11 112 500 | 11 900 000 | 1 728 037(*) | | 610423 | 50 000 | 54 000 | 58 000 | 62 000 | 66 000 | 9 534(*) | | 610442 | 195 000 | 210 600 | 226 200 | 241 800 | 257 400 | 37 183(*) | | 610443 | 75 000 | 81 000 | 87 000 | 93 000 | 99 000 | 14 301(*) | | 610453 | 30 000 | 32 400 | 34 800 | 37 200 | 39 600 | 5 720(*) | | 610463 | 300 000 | 324 000 | 348 000 | 372 000 | 396 000 | 57 204(*) | | 610510 | 770 000 | 831 600 | 893 200 | 954 800 | 1 016 400 | 146 824(*) | | 610610 | 590 000 | 637 200 | 684 400 | 731 600 | 778 800 | 112 501(*) | | 610620 | 400 000 | 432 000 | 464 000 | 496 000 | 528 000 | 76 272(*) | | 610711 | 3 590 000 | 3 877 200 | 4 164 400 | 4 451 600 | 4 738 800 | 684 541(*) | | 610712 | 530 000 | 572 400 | 614 800 | 657 200 | 699 600 | 101 060(*) | | 610822 | 2 780 000 | 3 002 400 | 3 224 800 | 3 447 200 | 3 669 600 | 530 090(*) | | 610910 | 3 890 000 | 4 201 200 | 4 512 400 | 4 823 600 | 5 134 800 | 741 745(*) | | 610990 | 1 000 000 | 1 080 000 | 1 160 000 | 1 240 000 | 1 320 000 | 190 680(*) | | 620323 | 50 000 | 54 000 | 58 000 | 62 000 | 66 000 | 9 534(*) | | 620342 | 1 000 000 | 1 080 000 | 1 160 000 | 1 240 000 | 1 320 000 | 190 680(*) | | 620343 | 470 000 | 507 600 | 545 200 | 582 800 | 620 400 | 89 620(*) | | 620443 | 245 000 | 264 600 | 284 200 | 303 800 | 323 400 | 46 717(*) | | 620444 | 140 000 | 151 200 | 162 400 | 173 600 | 184 800 | 26 695(*) | | 620462 | 1 370 000 | 1 479 600 | 1 589 200 | 1 698 800 | 1 808 400 | 261 232(*) | | 620463 | 350 000 | 378 000 | 406 000 | 434 000 | 462 000 | 66 738(*) | | 620520 | 330 000 | 356 400 | 382 800 | 409 200 | 435 600 | 62 924(*) | | 620711 | 365 000 | 394 200 | 423 400 | 452 600 | 481 800 | 69 598(*) | | 620719 | 55 000 | 59 400 | 63 800 | 68 200 | 72 600 | 10 487(*) | | 620721 | 95 000 | 102 600 | 110 200 | 117 800 | 125 400 | 18 115(*) | | 620722 | 20 000 | 21 600 | 23 200 | 24 800 | 26 400 | 3 814(*) | | 620791 | 160 000 | 172 800 | 185 600 | 198 400 | 211 200 | 30 509(*) | | 620821 | 100 000 | 108 000 | 116 000 | 124 000 | 132 000 | 19 068(*) | | 620822 | 90 000 | 97 200 | 104 400 | 111 600 | 118 800 | 17 161(*) | | 620891 | 10 000 | 10 800 | 11 600 | 12 400 | 13 200 | 1 907(*) | | 620892 | 10 000 | 10 800 | 11 600 | 12 400 | 13 200 | 1 907(*) | | 621210 | 30 000 | 32 400 | 34 800 | 37 200 | 39 600 | 5 720(*) | | 621220 | 500 000 | 540 000 | 580 000 | 620 000 | 660 000 | 95 340(*) | | 621230 | 20 000 | 21 600 | 23 200 | 24 800 | 26 400 | 3 814(*) | | 621290 | 1 000 000 | 1 080 000 | 1 160 000 | 1 240 000 | 1 320 000 | 190 680(*) | (*) (Thus amended the previous table corresponding from year 6 onwards for each of the relevant HS code entries in the distribution column of Nicaragua by section 18) sub-section m. x) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") 2. After the five-year period provided for in paragraph 1, letter b), the Parties shall evaluate the application of the quota system, in particular with respect to the quantities and their distribution. The Parties shall evaluate whether it is feasible to accept an annual increase for the coming years, as well as its distribution among the products of chapters 61 and 62.

NOTE 5 For products of subheading 7607 20 (Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm, backed), the following rule shall confer origin on goods exported from El Salvador to the EU Party within an annual quota of 136(*) metric tonnes:

(*) (Thus amended by section 18) sub-section m. xi) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") Manufacture from materials of any heading.

NOTE 6 For products of headings 8544 30 (Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles); 8544 42 (Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1 000 V: Fitted with connectors); 8544 49 (Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1 000 V: Other) and 8544 60 (Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 1 000 V) the following rule shall confer origin on goods exported from Central America to the European Union within the annual quota of 2 724(*) metric tonnes:

(*) (Thus amended by section 18) sub-section m. xii. a) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") Manufacture from materials of any heading.

This rule shall confer origin on goods exported from Central America to the European Union within the following annual quotas:

(*) (Thus amended the previous table by section 18) sub-section m. xii. b) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019") APPENDIX 3 SPECIMENS OF MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE EUR.1 AND APPLICATION FOR A MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE EUR.1 Instructions for printing 1. Each form of the certificate shall measure 210 × 297 mm; a tolerance of up to 5 mm less or 8 mm more in length shall be permitted. The paper used shall be white, sized for writing, not containing mechanical pulp and weighing not less than 25 g/m2. It shall have a printed green guilloche pattern background making any falsification by mechanical or chemical means apparent to the eye.

2. The competent public authorities of the Member States of the European Union and of the Republics of the CA Party may reserve the right to print the certificates themselves or may have them printed by approved printers. In the latter case, each certificate must include a reference to such approval. Each certificate must include the name and address of the printer or a mark by which the printer can be identified. It shall also bear a serial number, either printed or not, by which it can be identified.

164 For goods not packaged, state the number of objects or indicate "in bulk".

165 Complete only if the regulations of the exporting country or territory require it.

NOTES 1. Certificates must not contain erasures or words written over one another. Any alterations must be made by deleting the incorrect particulars and adding any necessary corrections. Any such alteration must be initialled by the person who completed the certificate and endorsed by the competent public or customs authorities of the issuing country or territory.

2. No spaces must be left between the items entered on the certificate and each item must be preceded by an item number. A horizontal line must be drawn immediately below the last item. Any unused space must be struck through in such a manner as to make any later additions impossible.

3. Goods must be described in accordance with commercial practice and in sufficient detail to enable them to be identified.

166 If the goods are not packaged, indicate the number of articles or state "in bulk", as appropriate.

I, the undersigned, exporter of the goods described overleaf, DECLARE that these goods meet the requirements for obtaining the attached certificate; SPECIFY the circumstances that have enabled these goods to meet these requirements as follows:

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SUBMIT the following supporting documents167:

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UNDERTAKE to submit, at the request of the competent public authorities, any supplementary evidence they may require for the purpose of issuing the attached certificate, and undertake to accept any inspection by those authorities of my accounts and of the circumstances of the manufacture of the aforementioned goods; REQUEST the issuance of the attached certificate for these goods.

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(Signature) 167 For example: import documents, movement certificates, invoices, manufacturer's declarations, etc., referring to the products used in manufacture or to the goods re-exported in the same state.

APPENDIX 4 INVOICE DECLARATION Specific requirements for making out an invoice declaration (*) (Note from Sinalevi: By section 18) sub-section m. xiv) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", in relation to the previous appendix 4) it was indicated that for all versions of the invoice declaration only those drafted in Spanish and English are incorporated, and the second sentence of footnote 2 is not incorporated.)

The invoice declaration, the text of which is given below, must be made out using one of the linguistic versions set out and in accordance with the provisions of the national law of the exporting country. If the declaration is handwritten, it must be written in ink in printed characters. The invoice declaration shall be made out in accordance with the corresponding footnotes. The footnotes do not have to be reproduced.

Bulgarian version Износителят на продуктите, обхванати от този документ (разрешение № . от митница или от друг компетентен държавен орган (1)) декларира, че освен където ясно е отбелязано друго, тези продукти са с . (2) преференциален произход.

Spanish version El exportador de los productos incluidos en el presente documento (autorización aduanera o de la autoridad pública competente nº ... (1)) declara que, salvo indicación en sentido contrario, estos productos gozan de un origen preferencial ... (2).

Czech version Vývozce výrobků uvedených v tomto dokumentu (číslo povolení celního nebo příslusného vládního orgánu ... (1)) prohlasuje, ze kromě zřetelně označených, mají tyto výrobky preferenční původ v ... (2).

Danish version Eksportøren af varer, der er omfattet af nærværende dokument, (toldmyndighedernes eller den kompetente offentlige myndigheds tilladelse nr. ... (1)) erklærer, at varerne, medmindre andet tydeligt er angivet, har præferenceoprindelse i ... (2).

German version Der Ausführer (Ermächtigter Ausführer; Bewilligung der Zollbehörde oder der zuständigen Regierungsbehörde Nr. . (1)) der Waren, auf die sich dieses Handelspapier bezieht, erklärt, dass diese Waren, soweit nichts anderes angegeben, präferenzbegünstigte Ursprungswaren ... (2) sind.

Estonian version Käesoleva dokumendiga hõlmatud toodete eksportija (tolliameti või pädeva valitsusasutuse luba nr. ... (1)) deklareerib, et need tooted on ... (2) sooduspäritoluga, välja arvatud juhul kui on selgelt näidatud teisiti.

Greek version Ο εξαγωγέας των προϊόντων που καλύπτονται από το παρόν έγγραφο (άδεια τελωνείου ή της καθύλην αρμόδιας αρχής, υπ΄αριθ. ... (1)) δηλώνει ότι, εκτός εάν δηλώνεται σαφώς άλλως, τα προϊόντα αυτά είναι προτιμησιακής καταγωγής ... (2).

English version The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs or competent public authority authorisation No ... (1)) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of ... preferential origin (2).

French version L'exportateur des produits couverts par le présent document (autorisation douanière ou de l'autorité publique compétente n° . (1)) déclare que, sauf indication claire du contraire, ces produits ont l'origine préférentielle ... (2).

Italian version L'esportatore delle merci contemplate nel presente documento (autorizzazione doganale o dell'autorità pubblica competente n. . (1)) dichiara che, salvo indicazione contraria, le merci sono di origine preferenziale ... (2).

Latvian version Eksportētājs produktiem, kuri ietverti sajā dokumentā (muitas vai kompetentu valsts iestāzu pilnvara Nr. . (1)), deklarē, ka, iznemot tur, kur ir citādi skaidri noteikts, siem produktiem ir prieksrocību izcelsme no . (2).

Lithuanian version Šiame dokumente išvardintų prekių eksportuotojas (muitinės arba kompetetingos valstybinės institucijos liudijimo Nr . (1)) deklaruoja, kad, jeigu kitaip nenurodyta, tai yra . (2) preferencinės kilmės prekės.

Hungarian version A jelen okmányban szereplő áruk exportőre (vámfelhatalmazási szám: . (1) vagy az illetékes kormányzati szerv által kiadott engedély száma: .) kijelentem, hogy eltérő jelzs hiányában az áruk kedvezményes . származásúak (2).

Maltese version L-esportatur tal-prodotti koperti b'dan id-dokument (awtorizzazzjoni kompetenti tal-gvern jew tad-dwana nru. . (1)) jiddikjara li, hlief fejn indikat b'mod car li mhux hekk, dawn ilprodotti huma ta' origini preferenzjali . (2).

Dutch version De exporteur van de goederen waarop dit document van toepassing is (douanevergunning of vergunning van de competente overheidsinstantie nr. .(1)) verklaart dat, behoudens uitdrukkelijke andersluidende vermelding, deze goederen van preferentiële ... oorsprong zijn (2).

Polish version The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorization or competent governmental authority authorization No. . (1)) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products have . (2) preferential origin.

Portuguese version The undersigned, exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorization or competent governmental authority authorization No. . (1)) declares that, except where expressly indicated otherwise, these products are of preferential origin ... (2).

Romanian version The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorization or competent governmental authority authorization No. ... (1)) declares that, except where expressly indicated otherwise, these products are of preferential origin ... (2).

Slovak version The exporter of the products listed in this document (customs office authorization or competent governmental authorization number . (1)) declares that, except for those clearly indicated, these products have preferential origin in . (2).

Slovenian version The exporter of the goods covered by this document (authorization of the customs or competent state authorities No. . (1)) declares that, unless otherwise clearly stated, these goods have preferential ... (2) origin.

Finnish version The exporter of the products mentioned in this document (customs or competent public authority authorization No. ... (1)) declares that these products are, unless otherwise clearly marked, goods entitled to ... preferential origin (2).

Swedish version The exporter of the goods covered by this document (authorization of the customs authority or competent governmental authority No. __. (1)) certifies that these goods, unless otherwise clearly marked, have preferential ___ origin (2).

.................................................... (3) (Place and date) ..................................................... (4) (Signature of the exporter; additionally, the name of the person signing the declaration must be indicated legibly) (1) When the invoice declaration is made by an approved exporter within the meaning of Article 20 of Annex II, the authorized exporter's authorization number must be entered in this space. When the invoice declaration is not made by an approved exporter, the words in brackets shall be omitted or the space shall be left blank. (2) Indicate the origin of the products. When the invoice declaration relates, wholly or in part, to products originating in Ceuta and Melilla within the meaning of Article 34 of Annex II, the exporter must clearly indicate this in the document on which the declaration is made by means of the symbol "CM". (3) These indications may be omitted if the document itself contains the information. (4) See Article 19(5) of Annex II. In cases where the exporter's signature is not required, the exemption from signature shall also imply the exemption of the signatory's name.

APPENDIX 5 PERIOD FOR THE SUBMISSION OF AN INVOICE DECLARATION OR REIMBURSEMENT OF DUTIES AS ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 19(6) AND ARTICLE 21(4) OF ANNEX II, CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT OF "ORIGINATING PRODUCTS" AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION 1. For the EU Party, two years. 2. For the Republics of the CA Party, one year.

APPENDIX 6 AMOUNTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 19(1)(B) AND ARTICLE 24(3) OF ANNEX II, CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT OF "ORIGINATING PRODUCTS" AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION CONDITIONS FOR MAKING OUT AN INVOICE DECLARATION In accordance with Article 19(1)(b) of Annex II, the invoice declaration referred to in Article 14(1)(b) of that Annex may be made out by any exporter for any consignment consisting of one or more packages containing originating products whose total value does not exceed 6,000 euros.

EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROOF OF ORIGIN In accordance with Article 24(3) of Annex II, the total value of the products referred to in that Article shall not exceed 500 euros in the case of small packages or 1,200 euros in the case of products forming part of a traveler's personal luggage.

MUTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERS

For the purposes of this Annex: a) "requesting authority" means a competent customs authority or other administrative authority designated by a Party for this purpose which makes a request for assistance in accordance with this Annex; b) "breach of customs legislation" means any violation or attempted violation of customs legislation; c) "customs legislation" means any binding legal, regulatory or administrative provision applicable in the territory of the Parties, governing the import, export and transit of goods and their placement under any other customs regime, procedure or operation, including prohibition, restriction and control measures; d) "information" means data in any form, documents, records, reports and copies thereof which may be certified or authenticated; e) "personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; and f) "requested authority" means a competent customs authority or other administrative authority designated by a Party for this purpose which receives a request for assistance in accordance with this Annex.

1. The Parties shall provide mutual assistance, within their competence, in the manner and under the conditions provided for in this Annex, to ensure the correct application of customs legislation, in particular by preventing, investigating and combating breaches of customs legislation. 2. The assistance in customs matters provided for in this Annex shall apply to any customs authority or other administrative authority of the Parties that is competent for the application of this Annex. Such assistance shall be without prejudice to the provisions governing mutual assistance in criminal matters and shall not cover information obtained under powers exercised at the request of a judicial authority, unless the communication of such information is authorized by that authority. 3. Assistance in the recovery of duties, taxes or fines is not covered by this Annex.

1. At the request of the requesting authority, the requested authority shall provide it with all pertinent information enabling it to ensure that customs legislation is correctly applied, including information regarding observed or planned activities which constitute or may constitute breaches of customs legislation. 2. At the request of the requesting authority, the requested authority shall inform it whether: a) goods exported from the territory of one of the Parties have been imported into the territory of the other Party in accordance with the applicable customs legislation, specifying, where relevant, the customs procedure applied to those goods; b) goods imported into the territory of one of the Parties have been exported from the territory of the other Party in accordance with the applicable customs legislation, specifying, where relevant, the customs procedure applied to those goods. 3. At the request of the requesting authority, the requested authority shall, within the framework of its legal or regulatory provisions, take the necessary measures to ensure special surveillance over: a) natural or legal persons in respect of whom there are grounds for believing that they are or have been involved in the commission of breaches of customs legislation; b) places where stocks of goods have been or may be assembled, in such a way that there are grounds for supposing that these goods are intended to be used in the commission of breaches of customs legislation; c) goods transported or which may be transported, in such a way that there are grounds for believing that they are intended to be used in the commission of breaches of customs legislation; d) means of transport which are being or may be used in such a way that there are grounds for believing that they are intended to be used in the commission of breaches of customs legislation.

The Parties shall provide each other with mutual assistance, on their own initiative and in accordance with their legal or regulatory provisions, if they consider this necessary for the correct application of customs legislation, in particular by providing the information they have obtained concerning: a) activities which are or appear to be breaches of customs legislation and which may be of interest to the other Party; b) new means or methods used in the commission of breaches of customs legislation; c) goods known to be the subject of breaches of customs legislation; d) natural or legal persons in respect of whom there are grounds for believing that they are or have been involved in the commission of breaches of customs legislation; e) means of transport in respect of which there are grounds for believing that they have been, are, or could be used in the commission of breaches of customs legislation.

1. At the request of the requesting authority, the requested authority shall, in accordance with the legal or regulatory provisions applicable to it, take all necessary measures to deliver any documents or notify any decisions emanating from the requesting authority and falling within the scope of this Annex, to an addressee residing or established in the territory of the requested authority. 2. Requests for the delivery of documents or notification of decisions shall be made in writing in an official language of the requested authority or in a language acceptable to that authority.

1. Requests made pursuant to this Annex shall be made in writing. They shall be accompanied by the documents necessary to facilitate compliance with the request. When the urgency of the situation so requires, oral requests may be accepted, but they must be confirmed in writing within five days of the oral request at the latest. If this condition is not met, the requested authority may disregard the request or treat it as if it had not been submitted. 2. Requests submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 shall contain the following information: a) the requesting authority and, if possible, the name of the official responsible; b) the requested authority; c) the assistance requested; d) the purpose and reason for the request; e) legal or regulatory provisions and other legal elements on which the request is based; f) indications as accurate and complete as possible concerning the natural or legal persons who are the subject of the investigations; g) a summary of the relevant facts and of the investigations already carried out; and h) an indication of whether it would not be in a position to provide the assistance requested if it were requested. 3. Requests shall be drawn up in an official language of the requested authority or in a language acceptable to that authority. This requirement shall not apply to documents accompanying the request referred to in paragraph 1. 4. If a request does not meet the formal requirements set out above, its correction or completion may be requested; meanwhile, appropriate precautionary measures may be taken, in accordance with the legal or regulatory provisions of the requested authority.

1. To respond to a request for assistance, the requested authority shall proceed, within the limits of its competence and available resources, as if it were acting on its own account or at the request of other authorities of that same Party, by providing the information already in its possession, carrying out or arranging for the necessary investigations to be carried out. This provision shall also apply to any other authority to which the requested authority has sent the request when the latter cannot act on its own account. 2. Requests for assistance shall be processed in accordance with the legal or regulatory provisions of the requested Party and in accordance with this Annex. 3. Duly authorized officials of a Party may, with the consent of the other Party involved and subject to the conditions laid down by the latter, present themselves to obtain, in the offices of the requested authority or of any other relevant authority in accordance with paragraph 1, the information relating to activities which constitute or may constitute a breach of customs legislation that the requesting authority needs for the purposes of this Annex. 4. Duly authorized officials of a Party may, with the consent of the other Party involved and under the conditions laid down by the latter, be present at investigations carried out in the latter's territory. 5. If the requested authority is not the competent authority to comply with the request for assistance, it shall transmit the request to the competent service and shall notify the requesting authority of the measures taken.

1. The requested authority shall communicate the results of the investigations to the requesting authority in writing, together with any relevant documents, certified or authenticated copies, and other elements. 2. This information may be provided in electronic form or by electronic means. 3. Original documents shall be transmitted only upon request, in cases where certified or authenticated copies are insufficient. These originals shall be returned as soon as possible.

1. Assistance may be refused or made subject to compliance with certain conditions or requirements, in cases where a Party considers that assistance under this Annex: a) would be likely to prejudice the sovereignty of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama or of a Member State of the European Union which has been requested to provide assistance in accordance with this Annex; or b) would be likely to prejudice public order, security or other essential interests, in particular in the cases referred to in Article 10(2); or c) would violate an industrial, commercial or professional secret. 2. The requested authority may postpone assistance if it considers that it would interfere with an ongoing investigation, judicial process or proceeding. In such a case, the requested authority shall consult the requesting authority to determine whether assistance can be provided under the terms and conditions that the requested authority may require. 3. If the requesting authority requests assistance which it would itself be unable to provide if so requested, it shall draw attention to that fact in its request. It shall then be for the requested authority to decide how to respond to such a request. 4. In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the decision of the requested authority and the reasons for it must be communicated to the requesting authority without delay.

1. All information communicated in application of this Annex shall be of a confidential or restricted nature, in accordance with the rules applicable in each of the Parties. It shall be covered by the obligation of confidentiality or professional secrecy applicable in each of the Parties and shall enjoy the protection afforded to this type of information under the legal and regulatory provisions of each Party. 2. Personal data may only be exchanged, in accordance with the legislation of each Party, when the receiving Party undertakes to protect it in a manner at least equivalent to that applicable to that specific case in the supplying Party. 3. The use, in judicial proceedings or administrative procedures initiated in connection with breaches of customs legislation, of information obtained in accordance with this Annex shall be considered to be carried out for the purposes of this Annex. Therefore, the Parties may, in their records of evidence, reports and testimonies and in proceedings and charges brought before the courts, use as evidence the information obtained and the documents consulted in accordance with the provisions of this Annex. The competent authority which supplied such information or gave access to such documents shall be notified of such use. 4. Information obtained shall be used solely for the purposes of this Annex. Where one of the Parties wishes to use such information for other purposes, it shall obtain the prior written consent of the authority which provided the information. Such use shall then be subject to any restrictions imposed by that authority.

An official of the requested authority may be authorized to appear, within the limits of the authorization granted, as an expert or witness in judicial proceedings or administrative procedures regarding the matters covered by this Annex and to produce such objects, documents or certified or authenticated copies thereof as may be needed for the proceedings. The request for appearance must indicate specifically the judicial or administrative authority before which the official must appear and on what matters and by virtue of what title or qualification the official is being questioned.

The Parties shall respectively waive all claims for reimbursement of costs incurred in the application of this Annex, except, as appropriate, for expenses paid to experts and witnesses, as well as to interpreters and translators who are not public administration employees.

1. The implementation of this Annex shall be entrusted to the customs authorities or other competent authorities of the Parties, who shall adopt all necessary measures and practical arrangements for its application. They may propose to the competent bodies any amendments they consider should be made to this Annex. 2. The Parties shall consult each other and shall subsequently inform each other of the implementing rules which are adopted in accordance with this Annex.

1. Taking into account the respective competences of the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, on the other, the provisions of this Annex: a) shall not affect the obligations of the Parties under any other international agreement or convention; b) shall be considered complementary to the Mutual Assistance Agreements which have been concluded or which may be concluded between the Member States of the European Union and Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, or between those countries; and c) shall not affect the provisions of the European Union concerning the communication, between the competent services of the European Commission and the customs authorities of the Member States of the European Union, of any information obtained under this Annex which may be of interest to the European Union.

(Note by Sinalevi: By means of subsection 19) sub-subsection a) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Subsection 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that subparagraph c) above is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1(b), the provisions of this Annex shall prevail over the provisions of any bilateral agreement on mutual assistance that has been concluded, between the United Kingdom and any of the Republics of the CA Party before the date of signature of this Agreement, to the extent that the provisions of the latter are incompatible with those of this Annex.

(Thus reformed the previous paragraph by subsection 19) sub-subsection b) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Subsection 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") 3. In order to resolve questions relating to the applicability of this Annex, the Parties shall consult each other within the framework of the Subcommittee on Customs, Trade Facilitation and Rules of Origin established under Article 123 of Chapter 3 of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS ON ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION 1. The Parties agree that administrative cooperation is fundamental for the application and control of the preferential treatment granted under Chapter 1 of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement and highlight their commitment to combating breaches of customs legislation. 2. Where a Party establishes, based on objective information, that another Party has not provided administrative cooperation with respect to the preferences granted under Chapter 1 of Title II (Trade in Goods) of Part IV of this Agreement, the affected Party may temporarily suspend the corresponding preferential treatment granted to the product or products affected in accordance with this Annex. 3. For the purposes of this Annex, a lack of administrative cooperation by a Party shall mean: a) repeated failure to comply with the obligations to verify the originating status of the product or products affected, at the request of the other Party; b) repeated refusal or unjustified delay in communicating the results of the subsequent verification of the proof of origin, at the request of the other Party; c) repeated refusal or unjustified delay in obtaining authorization to carry out administrative cooperation missions to verify the authenticity of documents or the accuracy of information relevant to the granting of preferential treatment. The request for authorization to carry out administrative cooperation missions shall be established through the competent public authorities of each Party. 4. The application of a temporary suspension shall be subject to the following conditions: a) the Party which has established, based on objective information, the lack of administrative cooperation must, before applying any temporary suspension, notify its finding to the Association Committee without unjustified delay together with the objective information and enter into consultations in the Association Committee, on the basis of all relevant information and objective findings, with the aim of reaching a solution acceptable to both Parties to avoid the application of the temporary suspension; b) where the Parties have entered into consultations in the Association Committee as indicated above and have been unable to agree on an acceptable solution within three months from the notification, in order to avoid the application of a temporary suspension, the affected Party may temporarily suspend the corresponding preferential treatment of the product or products affected. The temporary suspension shall be notified to the Association Committee without unjustified delay; c) the temporary suspensions provided for in this Annex shall be limited to what is necessary to protect the financial interests of the affected Party. They shall not exceed a period of six months, unless at that time the circumstances justifying the temporary suspension have not changed. Temporary suspensions shall be notified immediately after their adoption to the Association Committee. They shall be subject to periodic consultations in the Association Committee, in particular with a view to their suspension as soon as the conditions that justified their application cease to exist. 5. The Parties shall communicate to importers the main findings of the consultation in the Association Committee and/or the adoption of a temporary suspension under this Annex, in accordance with the internal procedures of the Parties.

MANAGEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS Where a Party establishes, based on objective information, the existence of an error on the part of the competent public authorities of the other Party regarding the correct management of the system of preferences for export in relation to the application of the provisions of Annex II (Concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation), where this error has consequences on import duties, the Party which must bear those consequences shall request the Association Committee to examine the possibilities of adopting all appropriate measures with a view to resolving the situation satisfactorily for the Parties.

COMPETENT AUTHORITIES A. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (Thus reformed the previous paragraph by subsection 20) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Subsection 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") The United Kingdom shall notify the Republics of the CA Party of its competent authorities on the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

(Thus reformed the previous paragraph by subsection 20) of the annex of International Treaty, N° 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Subsection 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") B. COMPETENT AUTHORITIES OF THE REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY B.1. Competent authorities of Costa Rica - Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal (SENASA), of the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), is the competent authority regulating animal health protection, veterinary public health and the safety of food of animal origin; - Servicio Fitosanitario del Estado (SFE), of the MAG, is the competent authority regulating scientific and phytosanitary protection of plants and pesticide residues in plants; - Ministerio de Salud is the competent authority that guarantees national public health and the sanitary control of food products intended for human consumption; and - Ministerio de Comercio Exterior (COMEX) is the competent authority responsible for the administration of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); or their successors.

B.2. Competent authorities of El Salvador - Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, MAG), through the General Directorate of Plant and Animal Health (Dirección General de Sanidad Vegetal y Animal), is the competent authority responsible for protecting human health, animal health, veterinary public health, and plant health and preservation; - Ministry of Economy (Ministerio de Economía, MINEC), through the Directorate of Trade Treaty Administration (Dirección de Administración de Tratados Comerciales, DATCO), is the competent authority responsible for administering the application of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); and - Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social, MSPAS), through the Food Control Unit, is the competent authority for ensuring public health in the country, in coordination with the competent authority in the MAG; or their successors.

B.3. Competent authorities of Guatemala - Ministry of Economy (Ministerio de Economía), through the Directorate of Foreign Trade Administration, is the competent authority responsible for administering the application of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); - Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación, MAGA), through the Unit of Standards and Regulations (Unidad de Normas y Regulaciones, UNR), is the competent authority that regulates the protection of human health (veterinary public health), animal health, and plant health and preservation, as well as the maintenance and safety of their unprocessed products and by-products; and - Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social, MSPAS), through the Directorate of Food and Drug Control, is the competent authority for ensuring public health in the country and, in coordination with the UNR, supervising the sanitary control of products for human consumption; or their successors.

B.4. Competent authorities of Honduras - Secretariat of State in the Offices of Industry and Commerce (Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Industria y Comercio), through the General Directorate of Economic Integration and Trade Policy, is the competent authority responsible for the administration of the application of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); - Secretariat of State in the Offices of Agriculture and Livestock (Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Agricultura y Ganadería, SAG), through the General Directorate of the National Agricultural Health Service (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria, SENASA) and the Food Safety Division, is the competent authority that regulates the protection of human health (veterinary public health), animal health, and plant health and preservation, as well as the conservation and safety of their products and by-products; and - Secretariat of State in the Office of Health, through the General Directorate of Health Regulation, is the competent authority for ensuring public health in the country and, in coordination with SENASA, supervising the sanitary control of food products for human consumption; or their successors.

B.5. Competent authorities of Nicaragua - Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce (Ministerio de Fomento, Industria y Comercio, MIFIC), through the Directorate of Application and Negotiation of Trade Agreements, is the competent authority responsible for administering the application of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); - Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Ministerio Agropecuario y Forestal, MAGFOR), through the General Directorate of Agricultural Protection and Health (Dirección General de Protección y Sanidad Agropecuaria, DGPSA), is the competent authority that regulates the protection of human health (veterinary public health), animal health, and plant health and preservation, as well as the maintenance and safety of their products and by-products, based on national and international regulations in order to guarantee consumer food health; and - Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud, MINSA), through the Directorate of Food Regulation, is the competent authority for ensuring national public health and, in coordination with MAGFOR / DGPSA, ensuring the sanitary control of food for human consumption; or their successors.

B.6. Competent authorities of Panama - National Directorate of Animal Health (Dirección Nacional de Salud Animal, DINASA), of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario, MIDA), is the authority responsible for ensuring the application of animal health measures. MIDA coordinates its functions with the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud, MINSA) and with the Panamanian Food Safety Authority (Autoridad Panameña de Seguridad de Alimentos, AUPSA); - National Directorate of Plant Health (Dirección Nacional de Sanidad Vegetal, DINASAVE), of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario, MIDA), is the authority responsible for protecting and maintaining phytosanitary conditions and quality, including pest control and prevention, as well as the control of pesticides and fertilizers; - Panamanian Food Safety Authority (Autoridad Panameña de Seguridad de Alimentos, AUPSA) is the authority responsible for ensuring compliance with and application of international and national legislation related to the safety of food and the quality of food intended for human and animal consumption that is to be introduced into the national territory; - Food Protection Department (Departamento de Protección de Alimentos, DEPA), of the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud, MINSA), is the competent authority for supervising and controlling food health, as well as food establishments and food processors, through inspections, analysis and registration of systems based on scientific criteria, in accordance with international sanitary and phytosanitary measures; DEPA coordinates its functions with DINASA, AUPSA and DINASAVE; and - National Directorate of Administration of International Trade Treaties and Trade Defense (Dirección Nacional de Administración de Tratados Comerciales Internacionales y Defensa Comercial, DINATRADEC), of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias, MICI), is the competent authority responsible for the administration and application of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures); or their successors.

REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR THE APPROVAL OF ESTABLISHMENTS FOR PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 1. The competent authority of the importing Party shall draw up the lists of approved establishments and make them public.

2. Requirements and procedures for approval:

• a)the product of animal origin in question must have been authorized by the competent authority of the importing Party; this authorization shall include the import and certification requirements; b) the competent authority of the exporting Party shall approve the establishments intended for establishments comply with the relevant health requirements of the importing Party; c) the competent authority of the exporting Party must have the power to suspend or withdraw the export approval of an establishment in case of non-compliance; d) the importing Party may carry out verification checks in accordance with the provisions of Article 148 of Chapter 5 (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures) of Title II of Part IV of this Agreement, as part of the approval procedure.

These verification checks shall relate to the structure, organization and powers of the competent authority responsible for the approval of the establishments and for the health guarantees regarding compliance with the requirements of the importing Party.

These inspections may include on-site inspection of the establishments included on the list or lists supplied by the exporting Party.

Taking into account the specific structure and the division of competences within the EU Party, in the EU Party such verification may relate to individual Member States of the European Union; and (Sinalevi Note: By clause 21) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the preceding paragraph is not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) e) the importing Party may modify the existing lists of establishments on the basis of the results of the verification checks mentioned in letter d).

3. The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall initially be limited to the following categories of establishments:

• a)all establishments for fresh meat from domestic species; b) all establishments for fresh meat from wild and farmed game; c) all establishments for poultry meat; d) all establishments for meat products from all species; e) all establishments for other products of animal origin intended for human consumption (e.g., casings, meat preparations, minced meat); f) all establishments for milk and dairy products intended for human consumption; and g) processing establishments and factory/freezer vessels for fishery products intended for human consumption, including bivalve molluscs and crustaceans.

GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO VERIFICATION CHECKS 1. Verification checks may be carried out on the basis of audits and/or on-site inspections.

2. For the purposes of this annex:

• a)the "auditee" is the Party subject to verification; and b) the "auditor" is the Party carrying out the verification.

3. General principles of verification a) Verification checks must be carried out in cooperation between the auditor and the auditee, in accordance with the provisions of this annex.

• b)Verification checks must aim at checking the effectiveness of the auditee's controls, rather than rejecting animals, groups of animals, consignments from food sector establishments or individual lots of plants or plant products. Where a verification check reveals a serious risk to human, animal or plant health, the auditee shall immediately take corrective actions. The process may include the study of the relevant standards, the method of implementation, the evaluation of the final outcome, the level of compliance and the consequent corrective measures.
• c)The frequency of verification checks must be based on performance. A low level of performance will lead to an increase in the frequency of verification checks. Unsatisfactory performance must be corrected by the auditee to the satisfaction of the auditor.
• d)Verification checks and the decisions based on them shall be carried out in a transparent and consistent manner.

4. Principles relating to the auditor Auditors must prepare a plan, preferably in accordance with recognized international standards, covering the following aspects:

• a)subject, depth and scope of the verification; b) date and place of the verification, as well as a timetable including the date of issue of the final report; c) language or languages in which the verification will be conducted and the report drafted; d) identity of the auditors, including the team leader if it is a team; a special professional qualification may be required for the verification of specialized systems and programs; e) program of meetings with officials and visits to establishments or facilities, as appropriate; the identity of the establishments or facilities to be visited need not be communicated in advance; f) subject to the provisions on freedom of information, the auditor shall observe the principle of commercial confidentiality; conflicts of interest must be avoided; and g) respect for rules on occupational health and safety related to sanitary and phytosanitary aspects; this plan must be reviewed in advance together with representatives of the auditee.

5. Principles relating to the auditee The following principles apply to the measures taken by the auditee, in order to facilitate verification checks:

• a)the auditee shall cooperate fully with the auditor and designate the personnel responsible for this task; cooperation may include, for example:
• i)access to all relevant regulations and standards; ii) access to compliance programs and relevant records and documents; iii) access to audit and inspection reports; iv) access to documentation relating to corrective measures and sanctions; or v) facilitating entry into establishments; b) the auditee shall operate a documented program to demonstrate to the auditor that the standards are met in a consistent and uniform manner.

6. Procedures a) Opening meeting. Representatives of the Parties shall hold an opening meeting. At this meeting, the auditor shall be responsible for reviewing the verification plan and confirming that adequate resources, documentation and any other elements necessary to carry out the verification are available.

• b)Document review . The document review may consist of an examination of the documents and records referred to in paragraph 5, letter a), of the structures and competences of the auditee, as well as any relevant changes to the inspection and certification systems since the entry into force of this Agreement or since the previous verification, with emphasis on the implementation of elements of the inspection and certification system for animals, products of animal origin, plants and products of plant origin of interest. It may include an assessment of the relevant inspection and certification records and documents.
• c)On-site inspections :
• i)To decide whether an on-site inspection is necessary, the risk of the animal, plant or product concerned must be considered, taking into account factors such as the compliance history with the requirements of the industry sector or the exporting country, the volume of production and import or export of the product, and changes in the infrastructure and national inspection and certification systems.
• ii)The on-site inspection may include visits to production and manufacturing facilities, food handling or storage areas, and control laboratories, to verify compliance with the information contained in the documentation referred to in paragraph 6, letter b); d) Follow-up verification . When a follow-up verification is carried out to check the correction of deficiencies, it may be sufficient to examine only those points that have been considered necessary to correct.

7. Working documents The forms for presenting audit findings and conclusions must be standardized as far as possible in order to make the verification approach more uniform, transparent and effective. Working documents may include checklists of the elements to be evaluated.

Such checklists may include:

• a)legislation; b) structure and operations of the inspection and certification services; c) establishment data and their working procedures, health statistics, sampling plans and results; d) enforcement measures and procedures; e) information and complaint procedures; and f) training programs.

8. Closing meeting A closing meeting shall be held with representatives of the Parties, including, where appropriate, the officials responsible for the national inspection and certification programs. At this meeting, the auditor shall present the results of the verification. The information shall be presented in a clear and concise manner so that the conclusions of the audit are clearly understood. The auditee shall draw up an action plan to correct any deficiencies observed, preferably with target dates for completion.

9. Report The draft verification report shall be sent to the auditee within twenty working days. The auditee shall have twenty-five working days to comment on the draft report. The comments made by the auditee shall be attached and, where appropriate, incorporated into the final report. However, in the event that a significant risk to human, animal or plant health is detected during the verification, the auditee shall be informed as soon as possible and in any case within ten working days from the completion of the on-site verification checks .

CONTACT POINTS AND WEBSITES A. CONTACT POINTS For the EU Party The United Kingdom shall notify the Republics of the CA Party of its contact points on the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by clause 22) sub-clause a) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") For the Republics of the CA Party:

Costa Rica:

General Directorate of Foreign Trade (Dirección General de Comercio Exterior, DGCE) Ministry of Foreign Trade Address: avenida 1ª y 3ª, calle 40, Paseo Colón, San José, COSTA RICA Postal address: 297-1007 Centro Colón Tel. +506 2299-4700 Fax +506 2255-3281 Email: [email protected] Website: www.comex.go.cr SPS Information and Notification Centre Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) State Phytosanitary Service (SFE) National Animal Health Service (SENASA) San José, COSTA RICA Postal address: 10094 -1000 Tel. +506 2549-3454 Fax +506 2549-3599 Email: [email protected] Health Regulation Directorate Ministry of Health Address: avenida 6ª y 8ª, calle 16, San José, COSTA RICA Postal address: 10123-1000 San José Tel. +506 2258-6765 Fax +506 2255-4512 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ministeriodesalud.sa.cr Mission of Costa Rica to the European Union Address: Avenue Louise 489, 1050 Ixelles, BELGIUM Tel. +32 2640-5541 Fax +32 2648-3192 Email: [email protected] Website: www.costaricaembassy.be or their successors or any other contact point designated and notified by the Party to the other Party.

El Salvador General Directorate of Plant and Animal Health Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) Address: final 1ª Avenida Norte y Avenida Manuel Gallardo, Santa Tecla, Department of La Libertad, EL SALVADOR Tel. +503 2241-1747 and +503 2297-8435 Fax +503 2229-2613 Website: www.mag.gob.sv Directorate of Trade Treaty Administration Ministry of Economy (MINEC) Address: Alameda Juan Pablo II y Calle Guadalupe, Edif. C-2, Third Level, San Salvador, EL SALVADOR Tel. +503 2247-5788 Fax +503 2247-5789 Website: www.minec.gob.sv Food Control Unit Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) Address: Calle Arce nº 827, San Salvador, EL SALVADOR Tel. +503 2202-7000 Fax +503 2221-0991 Website: www.salud.gob.sv or their successors or any other contact point designated and notified by the Party to the other Party.

Guatemala Directorate of Foreign Trade Administration, of the Ministry of Economy Address: 8ª Avenida 10-43, zona 1, Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA Tel. +502 2412-0200 and +502 2412-0338 Fax +502 2412-0339 Website: www.mineco.gob.gt Vice-Ministry of Agricultural Health and Regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) Address: 7ª Avenida 12-90 zona 13, Edificio Monja Blanca, Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA Tel. +502 2413 - 7385 Tel. +502 2413 - 7387 Fax +502 2413 - 8387 Website: www.maga.gob.gt Department of Regulation and Control of Pharmaceutical Products of the General Directorate of Health Regulation, Surveillance and Control , of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) Address: 3ª Calle Final 2-10 zona 15, Valles de Vista Hermosa, Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA Tel. +502 2369-8784 and +502 2369-8786 Fax +502 2369-3320 Website: www.mspas.gob.gt or their successors or any other contact point designated and notified by the Party to the other Party.

Honduras Secretariat of State in the Offices of Agriculture and Livestock General Directorate of the National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) Address: Avenida La FAO, Boulevard Miraflores, Edificio SENASA, Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS Tel. (504) 2231-0786, (504) 2232-6213, (504) 2239-7989 and (504) 2239-7270 Fax (504) 2231-0786 Website: www.sag.gob.hn; www.senasa-sag.gob.hn General Directorate of Economic Integration and Trade Policy Secretariat of State in the Offices of Industry and Commerce Address: Edificio San José, Boulevard Kuwait, 3rd level, Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS Tel. (504) 2235-5047 Fax (504) 2235-5047 Website: www.sic.gob.hn Secretariat of State in the Office of Health General Directorate of Health Regulation Address: Avenida Jerez, Barrio El Centro, Antiguo Edificio BANMA, third level, Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS Tel (504) 2237-9404 Fax (504) 2237-2726 www.salud.gob.hn or their successors or any other contact point designated and notified by the Party to the other Party.

Nicaragua Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAGFOR) General Directorate of Agricultural Protection and Health Address: Km. 3½, Carretera a Masaya, Managua, NICARAGUA Tel. +505 2278-5042 Fax +505 2270-1089 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.magfor.gob.ni Ministry of Health Directorate of Food Regulation National Health Complex, "Dra. Concepción Palacios." Address: Costado Oeste Colonia Primero de Mayo, Managua, NICARAGUA Postal Sector: 15AB P.O. Box: 107 Tel. +505 2289-4839 Fax +505 228-94839 Website: [email protected]; [email protected] Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce Directorate of Application and Negotiation of Trade Agreements Address: Km. 6 Carretera a Masaya, Managua, NICARAGUA P.O. Box: 8 Tel. +505 2267-0161 ext. 1165 Fax +505 2267-0161 ext. 1164 Website: [email protected] or their successors or any other contact point designated and notified by the Party to the other Party.

Panama National Directorate of Administration of International Trade Treaties and Trade Defense Ministry of Commerce and Industries Address: Avenida Ricardo J. Alfaro, Edificio Plaza Edison, 2nd floor, Ciudad de Panamá, PANAMÁ Tel. +507 560-0610 Fax +507 560-0618 Website: http://www.mici.gob.pa Email: [email protected]; [email protected] or their successors or any other contact point designated and notified by the Party to the other Party.

EU/CENTR-AM/Annex IX/en 8 B. FREE-ACCESS WEBSITES For the EU Party www.gov.uk".

(Thus amended the preceding paragraph by clause 22) sub-clause b) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019") For the Republics of the CA Party Costa Rica www.senasa.go.cr www.sfe.go.cr www.ministeriodesalud.sa.cr www.comex.go.cr El Salvador http://www.mag.gob.sv/dgsva http://www.minec.gob.sv Guatemala www.mineco.gob.gt http://portal.maga.gob.gt/portal/page/portal/uc_unr http://portal.mspas.gob.gt/ EU/CENTR-AM/Annex IX/en 9 Honduras www.sic.gob.hn www.senasa-sag.gob.hn www.salud.gob.hn Nicaragua www.magfor.gob.ni www.minsa.gob.ni www.mific.gob.ni Panama www.mida.gob.pa www.aupsa.gob.pa www.minsa.gob.pa www.mici.gob.pa

LISTS OF COMMITMENTS ON ESTABLISHMENT

EU PARTY 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities liberalized pursuant to Article 166 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment applicable to establishments and investors of the Republics of the CA Party in those activities. The lists consist of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of the liberalization to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

When the column referred to in (b) only includes reservations for specific member states, the member states not mentioned therein undertake commitments in the sector concerned without reservations (N.B. the absence of specific reservations for member states in a given sector is without prejudice to horizontal reservations or EU-wide sectoral reservations that may apply).

(Sinalevi Note: By clause 23) sub-clause b) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that the subparagraph beginning with the words "When the column" and ending with the words "that may apply)." is not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement) Sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the following list are not committed.

2. To identify individual sectors and subsectors:

• a)ISIC rev.3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev.3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

3. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific exams, including language exams, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the other Party, even if not listed.

4. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3 of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

5. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

6. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no self-executing effect and, consequently, shall not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

7. The following abbreviations are used in the list below:

AT Austria BE Belgium BG Bulgaria CY Cyprus CZ Czechia DE Germany DK Denmark EU EU Party ES Spain EE Estonia FI Finland FR France EL Greece HU Hungary IE Ireland IT Italy LV Latvia LT Lithuania LU Luxembourg MT Malta NL Netherlands PL Poland PT Portugal RO Romania SK Slovakia SI Slovenia SE Sweden UK United Kingdom (Note from Sinalevi: By means of section 23) sub-section a) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to indicate that throughout Section A, commitments corresponding to specific countries that are not party to this Agreement are not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) Lists of commitments on establishment

REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY COSTA RICA 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities committed under Article 166 of this Agreement and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations, conditions and qualifications applicable to establishments and investors of the EU Party in those activities. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the economic activities in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations apply; b) A second column describing the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates economic activities that have no limitations, conditions or qualifications regarding national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been made.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a particular economic activity shall not affect any horizontal reservations that may apply.

3. Economic activities not listed in the following list are not committed.

4. For the purposes of identifying the different economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on national treatment or market access, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the EU Party, even if not listed.

6. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

7. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

EL SALVADOR 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities committed under Article 166 of this Agreement and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations, conditions and qualifications applicable to establishments and investors of the EU Party in those activities. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the economic activities in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations apply; b) A second column describing the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates economic activities that have no limitations, conditions or qualifications regarding national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been made.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a particular economic activity shall not affect any horizontal reservations that may apply.

3. Economic activities not listed in the following list are not committed.

4. For the purposes of identifying the different economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on national treatment or market access, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the EU Party, even if not listed.

6. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

7. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

Horizontal Commitments 1. The airspace, the subsoil and the corresponding continental and insular shelf are the property of El Salvador. The State may grant a concession for the exploitation of the subsoil.

2. A foreign person cannot be the owner of rural real estate, including a branch of a foreign person, if the person is a national of a country or is incorporated in accordance with the laws of a country, which does not permit Salvadoran nationals to be owners of rural real estate, except when it concerns land for industrial establishments.

3. A company incorporated in accordance with Salvadoran law, whose majority capital is owned by foreign persons, or whose partners are mostly foreigners, is subject to the preceding paragraph.

4. Only the following persons may engage in small-scale commerce, industry, and the provision of services in El Salvador:

• a)Salvadoran nationals born in El Salvador; and b) Nationals of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

A company incorporated in accordance with Salvadoran law, whose majority capital is foreign-owned, or whose partners are mostly foreigners, cannot establish a small enterprise to engage in small-scale commerce, industry, and the provision of services.

For the purposes of this section, a small enterprise is considered to be one with a capitalization not exceeding 200,000 United States dollars.

5. In cooperative production associations, at least seventy-five percent of the members must be Salvadoran persons. The branch of a company not incorporated in accordance with Salvadoran law is not considered a Salvadoran person.

For greater certainty, the objective of a cooperative production association is to provide certain benefits to its members regarding distribution, sales, administration, and technical assistance. Its functions are not only economic, but also social.

6. Every employer is obliged to staff its company with at least ninety percent Salvadorans. In special circumstances, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare may authorize the employment of more foreigners, when it is difficult or impossible to replace them with nationals, although employers remain subject to the obligation to train Salvadoran personnel, under the supervision and control of said Ministry, within a period not exceeding five years. The amount of wages earned by Salvadorans cannot represent less than eighty-five percent of the total wages. This percentage may be modified with prior authorization from the aforementioned Ministry[309].

309 For greater certainty, this clause applies to foreign workers under an employment relationship and without prejudice to the commitments undertaken by El Salvador under Chapter 4 (Temporary Entry of Natural Persons for Business Purposes).

7. El Salvador reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure that grants rights or preferences to socially or economically disadvantaged minorities.

8. El Salvador reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to the enforcement of legislation and social rehabilitation services and social rehabilitation services as well as the following services, to the extent that they are social services established or maintained for reasons of public interest.

9. Nothing in this Agreement, nor in this list of specific commitments, shall be construed to require the privatization of public enterprises or public utility services provided in the exercise of governmental authority.

10. Market access and national treatment limitations, maintained at the local government level, are bound, even if not listed. Such limitations shall not be construed as nullifying the commitments undertaken by El Salvador in the Chapter on Government Procurement.

11. El Salvador may require a concession, authorization, license, permit, or other requirements as a non-discriminatory condition for conducting an economic activity or providing a service.

12. For the purposes of this list, legal persons incorporated in accordance with Salvadoran law and having their legal domicile in the country are considered Salvadoran. The legislation and regulations established in favor of Salvadorans shall be applicable to Salvadoran legal persons whose partners or capital are mostly foreign.

13. Economic activities considered as public utilities may be subject to public monopolies or exclusive rights granted to natural or legal persons, public or private.

14. Article 164 of this Agreement refers to non-discriminatory measures.

15. Market Access in sectors other than services is unbound. Any more favorable commitment on market access in sectors other than services within the meaning of Article 164 of this Agreement, resulting from an international agreement, shall constitute a commitment derived from this Agreement as of the date of entry into force of that Agreement.

GUATEMALA 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities committed under Article 166 of this Agreement and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations, conditions and qualifications applicable to establishments and investors of the EU Party in those activities. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the economic activities in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations apply; b) A second column describing the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates economic activities that have no limitations, conditions or qualifications regarding national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been made.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a particular economic activity shall not affect any horizontal reservations that may apply.

3. Economic activities not listed in the following list are not committed.

4. For the purposes of identifying the different economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on national treatment or market access, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the EU Party, even if not listed.

6. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

7. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

HONDURAS 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities committed under Article 166 of this Agreement and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations, conditions and qualifications applicable to establishments and investors of the EU Party in those activities. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the economic activities in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations apply; b) A second column describing the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates economic activities that have no limitations, conditions or qualifications regarding national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been made.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a particular economic activity shall not affect any horizontal reservations that may apply.

3. Economic activities not listed in the following list are not committed.

4. For the purposes of identifying the different economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov. 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on national treatment or market access, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the EU Party, even if not listed.

6. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

7. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

NICARAGUA 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities committed under Article 166 of this Agreement and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations, conditions and qualifications applicable to establishments and investors of the EU Party in those activities. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the economic activities in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations apply; b) A second column describing the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates economic activities that have no limitations, conditions or qualifications regarding national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been made.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a particular economic activity shall not affect any horizontal reservations that may apply.

3. Economic activities not listed in the following list are not committed.

4. For the purposes of identifying the different economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on national treatment or market access, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the EU Party, even if not listed.

6. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

7. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

9. The commitments in this list do not imply treatment of EU Party enterprises and investors less favorable than that of the terms, limitations and conditions under the GATS framework.

PANAMÁ 1. The list of commitments below indicates the economic activities committed under Article 166 of this Agreement and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations, conditions and qualifications applicable to establishments and investors of the EU Party in those activities. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the economic activities in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations apply; b) A second column describing the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates economic activities that have no limitations, conditions or qualifications regarding national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been made.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a particular economic activity shall not affect any horizontal reservations that may apply.

3. Economic activities not listed in the following list are not committed.

4. For the purposes of identifying the different economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on national treatment or market access, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 164 and 165 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the non-discriminatory requirement that certain activities may not be undertaken in environmental protection zones or areas of particular historical or artistic interest) apply in any case to investors of the EU Party, even if not listed.

6. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

7. In accordance with Article 164 of this Agreement, the list below does not include non-discriminatory requirements relating to the types of legal form of an establishment.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

LISTS OF COMMITMENTS ON CROSS-BORDER SUPPLY OF SERVICES

EU PARTY (*) (Note from Sinalevi: By means of section 24) sub-section a) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on July 18, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to establish that throughout Section A, commitments corresponding to specific countries that are not party to this Agreement are not incorporated into the aforementioned Agreement) 1. The list of commitments below indicates the service sectors liberalized under Article 172 of this Agreement, and, through reservations, the market access and national treatment limitations applicable to services and service providers of the Republics of the CA Party in those sectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicating the sector or subsector in which the Party assumes the commitment and the scope of liberalization to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describing the applicable reservations.

When the column referred to in (b) only includes reservations for specific Member States, the Member States not mentioned therein assume commitments in the sector concerned without reservations (N.B. the absence of specific reservations for Member States in a given sector is without prejudice to horizontal reservations or sector-wide EU reservations that may apply).

(Note by Sinalevi: By means of subsection 24) subparagraph b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed that in the previous paragraph the words beginning with "When the column" and ending with the words "that may apply)." are not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement.)

Cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors covered by this Agreement not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

2. To identify individual sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

3. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement.

Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to service suppliers of the Republics of the CA Party, even if they are not listed.

4. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

5. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

6. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have self-executing effect and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

Lists of commitments on cross-border supply of services Section A EU Party

REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY COSTA RICA 1. The list of commitments below indicates the sectors or subsectors committed under Article 172 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment, the conditions and qualifications applicable to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party in said sectors or subsectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the service sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the service sector or subsector that has no limitations, conditions, or qualifications with respect to national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been undertaken.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a given service sector or subsector shall not affect the horizontal reservations that apply.

3. The cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

4. To identify the different sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as established in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and authorization of another type) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors or to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

6. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have self-executing effect and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

EL SALVADOR 1. The list of commitments below indicates the sectors or subsectors committed under Article 172 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment, the conditions and qualifications applicable to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party in said sectors or subsectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the service sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the service sector or subsector that has no limitations, conditions, or qualifications with respect to national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been undertaken.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a given service sector or subsector shall not affect the horizontal reservations that apply.

3. The cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

4. To identify the different sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov. 1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as established in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and authorization of another type) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors or to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

6. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have legal effects (*) and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States, of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall not have legal effects... " it should say "... shall not have self-executing effect...")

GUATEMALA 1. The list of commitments below indicates the sectors or subsectors committed under Article 172 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment, the conditions and qualifications applicable to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party in said sectors or subsectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the service sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the service sector or subsector that has no limitations, conditions, or qualifications with respect to national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been undertaken.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a given service sector or subsector shall not affect the horizontal reservations that apply.

3. The cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

4. To identify the different sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov. 1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as established in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and authorization of another type) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors or to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

6. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have self-executing effect and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

HONDURAS 1. The list of commitments below indicates the sectors or subsectors committed under Article 172 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment, the conditions and qualifications applicable to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party in said sectors or subsectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the service sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the service sector or subsector that has no limitations, conditions, or qualifications with respect to national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been undertaken.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a given service sector or subsector shall not affect the horizontal reservations that apply.

3. The cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

4. To identify the different sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov.1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as established in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and authorization of another type) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors or to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

6. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have self-executing effect and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

NICARAGUA 1. The list of commitments below indicates the sectors or subsectors committed under Article 172 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment, the conditions and qualifications applicable to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party in said sectors or subsectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the service sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the service sector or subsector that has no limitations, conditions, or qualifications with respect to national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been undertaken.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a given service sector or subsector shall not affect the horizontal reservations that apply.

3. The cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

4. To identify the different sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov.1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as established in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and authorization of another type) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors or to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

6. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have legal effects (*) and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States, of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall not have legal effects... " it should say "... shall not have self-executing effect...") 9. The commitments in this list do not imply treatment of the services and service suppliers of the EU Party less favorable than that under the terms, limitations, and conditions within the framework of the GATS.

PANAMÁ 1. The list of commitments below indicates the sectors or subsectors committed under Article 172 of this Agreement and, by means of reservations, the limitations on market access and national treatment, the conditions and qualifications applicable to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party in said sectors or subsectors. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the service sector or subsector in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope to which the reservations apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the service sector or subsector that has no limitations, conditions, or qualifications with respect to national treatment or market access. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments on national treatment or market access have been undertaken.

For greater certainty, the absence of specific reservations in a given service sector or subsector shall not affect the horizontal reservations that apply.

3. The cross-border supply of services in sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list below is not committed.

4. To identify the different sectors and subsectors:

• a)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• b)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as established in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and authorization of another type) and procedures when they do not constitute a limitation on market access or national treatment, conditions and qualifications within the meaning of Articles 170 and 171 of this Agreement. Such measures (e.g., the need to obtain a license, universal service obligations, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors or to pass specific examinations, including language examinations) apply in any case to the services and service suppliers of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

6. The list below is understood without prejudice to the viability of Mode 1 in certain service sectors and subsectors and without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall not have legal effects (*) and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States, of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall not have legal effects... " it should say "... shall not have self-executing effect...")

RESERVATIONS ON KEY PERSONNEL AND GRADUATE TRAINEES OF THE EU PARTY 1. The list of reservations below indicates the economic activities liberalized under Article 166 of this Agreement for which limitations on key personnel and graduate trainees apply, in accordance with Article 174 of this Agreement, and specifies said limitations. The lists consist of the following elements:

(a) A first column indicating the sector or subsector in which such limitations apply.

(b) A second column describing the applicable limitations.

When the column referred to in (b) only includes reservations for specific Member States, the Member States not mentioned therein undertake commitments in the sector without reservations (N.B. the absence of specific reservations for Member States in a given sector is without prejudice to the horizontal reservations or the EU-wide sectoral reservations that may apply).

(Note by Sinalevi: By means of subsection 25) subparagraph b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama regarding Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed that in the previous paragraph the words beginning with "When the column" and ending with the words "that may apply)." are not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement.)

The European Union and its Member States do not undertake any commitment on key personnel and graduate trainees in economic activities that are not liberalized (remain unbound) under Article 166 of this Agreement.

2. To identify individual sectors and subsectors:

• a)ISIC rev.3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as defined by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Reports, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

3. Commitments with respect to key personnel and graduate trainees do not apply in cases where the objective or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labor dispute or negotiation or its management.

4. The list below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 174 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is performed), although not listed, apply in any case to key personnel and graduate trainees of the other Party.

5. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

6. All other requirements of the laws and regulations of the EU Party regarding measures on entry, stay, work, and social security shall continue to apply, including regulations relating to periods of stay, minimum wages, as well as collective wage agreements, even if they are not included in the list below.

7. The list below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

8. In sectors where economic needs tests are applied, their main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation in the Member State or region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service suppliers and the impact on them.

9. The rights and obligations arising from this list of reservations shall not have self-executing effect and, consequently, do not directly confer rights on individual natural or legal persons.

Reservations on key personnel and graduate trainees of the EU Party (Note from Sinalevi: By means of subsection 25) sub-paragraph a) of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations, and the Understanding reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama regarding Section 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019", it was agreed to establish that throughout Section A, the reservations corresponding to specific countries that are not party to this Agreement are not incorporated into this aforementioned Agreement.)

LISTS OF COMMITMENTS OF THE REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY ON KEY PERSONNEL AND GRADUATE TRAINEES COSTA RICA 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 174, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to key personnel and graduate trainees. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Costa Rica undertakes no commitment on key personnel and graduate trainees in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list set out below.

4. For the purpose of identifying individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. Commitments regarding key personnel and graduate trainees do not apply in cases where the intent or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The list set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 174 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is carried out), even if not listed, apply in any case to key personnel and graduate trainees of the EU Party.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Costa Rica's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations concerning the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the list set out below.

9. The list set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where an economic needs test is applied, its main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation or of the region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no self-executing effect and, consequently, do not confer rights directly to individual natural or legal persons.

List of Commitments Republic of Costa Rica CA: On key personnel and graduate trainees EL SALVADOR 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 174, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to key personnel. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. El Salvador undertakes no commitment on key personnel in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list set out below.

4. For the purpose of identifying individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. Commitments regarding key personnel do not apply in cases where the intent or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The list set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures, nor measures relating to employment and working conditions and social security when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 174 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is carried out, the need to comply with national regulations and practices on minimum wages and collective wage agreements in the host country), apply in any case to key personnel and graduate trainees of the EU Party, even if they do not appear in the list.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of El Salvador's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations concerning the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the list set out below.

9. The list set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where an economic needs test is applied, its main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation or of the region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no legal effects(*) and, consequently, do not confer rights directly to individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States", of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall have no legal effects... " it shall read "... shall have no self-executing effect...") List of Commitments Republic of El Salvador CA Party on key personnel and graduate trainees GUATEMALA 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 174, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to key personnel and graduate trainees. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Guatemala undertakes no commitment on key personnel and graduate trainees in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list set out below.

4. For the purpose of identifying individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. Commitments regarding key personnel and graduate trainees do not apply in cases where the intent or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The list set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures, nor measures relating to employment and working conditions and social security when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 174 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is carried out, the need to comply with national regulations and practices on minimum wages and collective wage agreements in the host country), apply in any case to key personnel and graduate trainees of the EU Party, even if they are not listed.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Guatemala's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations concerning the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the list set out below.

9. The list set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where an economic needs test is applied, its main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation or of the region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no legal effects (*) and, consequently, do not confer rights directly to individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States", of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall have no legal effects... " it shall read "... shall have no self-executing effect...") List of Commitments Republic of Guatemala CA Party On key personnel and graduate trainees HONDURAS 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 174, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to key personnel and graduate trainees. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Honduras undertakes no commitment on key personnel and graduate trainees in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list set out below.

4. For the purpose of identifying individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. Commitments regarding key personnel and graduate trainees do not apply in cases where the intent or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The list set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures, nor measures relating to employment and working conditions and social security when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 174 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is carried out), even if not listed, apply in any case to key personnel and graduate trainees of the EU Party.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Honduras' laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations concerning the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the list set out below.

9. The list set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where an economic needs test is applied, its main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation or of the region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no legal effects(*) and, consequently, do not confer rights directly to individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States", of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall have no legal effects... " it shall read "... shall have no self-executing effect...") List of Commitments Republic of Honduras CA Party On key personnel and graduate trainees NICARAGUA 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 174, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to key personnel and graduate trainees. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Nicaragua undertakes no commitment on key personnel and graduate trainees in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list set out below.

4. For the purpose of identifying individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. Commitments regarding key personnel and graduate trainees do not apply in cases where the intent or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The list set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 174 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is carried out), even if not listed, apply in any case to key personnel and graduate trainees of the EU Party.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Nicaragua's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations concerning the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the list set out below.

9. The list set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where an economic needs test is applied, its main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation or of the region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no legal effects (*) and, consequently, do not confer rights directly to individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(By means of International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States", of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where it says the phrase "... shall have no legal effects... " it shall read "... shall have no self-executing effect...") List of Commitments Republic of Nicaragua CA Party On key personnel and graduate trainees PANAMA 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 174, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to key personnel and graduate trainees. The list consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this list, the term "none" indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Panama undertakes no commitment on key personnel and graduate trainees in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the list set out below.

4. For the purpose of identifying individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. Commitments regarding key personnel and graduate trainees do not apply in cases where the intent or consequence of their temporary presence is to interfere with, or otherwise affect, the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The list set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures, and measures relating to employment and working conditions and social security when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Articles 174 and 175 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is carried out, the need to comply with national regulations and practices on minimum wages and collective wage agreements in the host country), even if not listed, apply in any case to key personnel and to graduate trainees on practical internships of the EU Party.

7. In accordance with Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the list set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Panama's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations concerning the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the list set out below.

9. The list set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the list of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where an economic needs test is applied, its main criteria will be the assessment of the relevant market situation or of the region where the service is to be provided, including with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this list of commitments shall have no self-executing effect and, consequently, do not confer rights directly to individual natural or legal persons.

List of Commitments Republic of Panama CA Party On key personnel and graduate trainees

LISTS OF COMMITMENTS OF THE REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY ON CONTRACTUAL SERVICE SUPPLIERS COSTA RICA 1. The list of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 175, paragraph 2, of the Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to contractual service suppliers. The list consists of the following elements:

COSTA RICA 1. The schedule of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 175, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to business service sellers. The schedule consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this schedule, the term "none" indicates economic activities and service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Costa Rica undertakes no commitment on business service sellers in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the schedule set out below.

4. To identify the different economic activities, sectors and subsectors:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 (CIIU rev. 3.1) means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC (CCP) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 (CCP ver. 1.0) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The commitments regarding business service sellers do not apply in cases where the objective or the consequence of their temporary presence involves interference with or otherwise affects the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The schedule set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 175 of the Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory in which the economic activity is performed), although not listed in the schedule, apply in any case to business service sellers of the EU Party.

7. Pursuant to Article 159, paragraph 3, of the Agreement, the schedule set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Costa Rica's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and the social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations relating to the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the schedule set out below.

9. The schedule set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the schedules of commitments on establishment and on cross-border supply of services.

10. In the economic activities and service sectors or subsectors where the economic needs test is applied, the main criteria shall be the assessment of the market situation of the relevant market or the region in which the service is to be provided, also with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this schedule of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

Schedule of Commitments Republic of Costa Rica CA Party Regarding Business Service Sellers GUATEMALA 1. The schedule of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 175, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to business service sellers. The schedule consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this schedule, the term "none" indicates economic activities and service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Guatemala undertakes no commitment on business service sellers in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the schedule set out below.

4. To identify the different economic activities, sectors and subsectors:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 (CIIU rev. 3.1) means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC (CCP) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991; c) CPC ver. 1.0 (CCP ver. 1.0) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The commitments regarding business service sellers do not apply in cases where the objective or the consequence of their temporary presence involves interference with or otherwise affects the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The schedule set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 175 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory in which the economic activity is performed or the need to comply with national regulations and practice on minimum wage and collective wage agreements in the host country), although not listed in the schedule, apply in any case to business service sellers of the EU Party.

7. Pursuant to Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the schedule set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Guatemala's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and the social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations relating to the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the schedule set out below.

9. The schedule set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the schedules of commitments on establishment and on cross-border supply of services.

10. In the economic activities and service sectors or subsectors where the economic needs test is applied, the main criteria shall be the assessment of the market situation of the relevant market or the region in which the service is to be provided, also with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this schedule of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

Schedule of Commitments Republic of Guatemala CA Party Regarding Business Service Sellers HONDURAS 1. The schedule of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 175, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to business service sellers. The schedule consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this schedule, the term "none" indicates economic activities and service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Honduras undertakes no commitment on business service sellers in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the schedule set out below.

4. To identify the different economic activities, sectors and subsectors:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 (CIIU rev. 3.1) means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC (CCP) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 (CCP ver. 1.0) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The commitments regarding business service sellers do not apply in cases where the objective or the consequence of their temporary presence involves interference with or otherwise affects the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The schedule set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 175 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory in which the economic activity is performed), although not listed in the schedule, apply in any case to business service sellers of the EU Party.

7. Pursuant to Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the schedule set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Honduras' laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and the social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations relating to the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the schedule set out below.

9. The schedule set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the schedules of commitments on establishment and on cross-border supply of services.

10. In the economic activities and service sectors or subsectors where the economic needs test is applied, the main criteria shall be the assessment of the market situation of the relevant market or the region in which the service is to be provided, also with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this schedule of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

Schedule of Commitments Republic of Honduras CA Party Regarding Business Service Sellers NICARAGUA 1. The schedule of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 175, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to business service sellers. The schedule consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this schedule, the term "none" indicates economic activities and service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Nicaragua undertakes no commitment on business service sellers in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the schedule set out below.

4. To identify the different economic activities, sectors and subsectors:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 (CIIU rev. 3.1) means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC (CCP) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 (CCP ver. 1.0) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The commitments regarding business service sellers do not apply in cases where the objective or the consequence of their temporary presence involves interference with or otherwise affects the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The schedule set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Article 175 of this Agreement. Such measures (such as the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, or the need to have a legal domicile in the territory in which the economic activity is performed), although not listed in the schedule, apply in any case to business service sellers of the EU Party.

7. Pursuant to Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the schedule set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Nicaragua's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and the social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations relating to the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the schedule set out below.

9. The schedule set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the schedules of commitments on establishment and on cross-border supply of services.

10. In the economic activities and service sectors or subsectors where the economic needs test is applied, the main criteria shall be the assessment of the market situation of the relevant market or the region in which the service is to be provided, also with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this schedule of commitments shall not have direct effect and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

Schedule of Commitments Republic of Nicaragua CA Party Regarding Business Service Sellers PANAMA 1. The schedule of commitments set out below indicates the economic activities and the service sectors and subsectors committed under Article 175, paragraph 2, of this Agreement and the reservations and conditions applicable to business service sellers. The schedule consists of the following elements:

• a)A first column indicates the economic activities, the service sectors or subsectors in which the Party undertakes the commitment and the scope of application to which the reservations and conditions apply.
• b)A second column describes the applicable reservations and conditions.

2. For the purposes of this schedule, the term "none" indicates economic activities and service sectors and subsectors in which there are no specific reservations and conditions, without prejudice to the applicable horizontal reservations and conditions. The term "unbound" indicates that no commitments have been undertaken.

3. Panama undertakes no commitment on business service sellers in economic activities, service sectors or subsectors not mentioned in the schedule set out below.

4. For the purposes of identifying the distinct individual economic activities:

• a)ISIC rev. 3.1 (CIIU rev. 3.1) means the International Standard Industrial Classification of all economic activities as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 4, ISIC rev. 3.1, 2002.
• b)CPC (CCP) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC prov., 1991.
• c)CPC ver. 1.0 (CCP ver. 1.0) means the Central Product Classification as set out in the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Papers, Series M, No. 77, CPC ver. 1.0, 1998.

5. The commitments regarding business service sellers do not apply in cases where the objective or the consequence of their temporary presence involves interference with or otherwise affects the outcome of any labour dispute or negotiation, or its management.

6. The schedule set out below does not include measures relating to qualification requirements and procedures, technical standards, and licensing requirements (including any concession, permit, registration, and other type of authorization) and procedures and measures relating to employment and working conditions and social security when they do not constitute a reservation within the meaning of Articles 174 and 175 of this Agreement. Such measures (for example, the need to obtain a license, the need to obtain recognition of qualifications in regulated sectors, the need to pass specific examinations, including language examinations, the need to have a legal domicile in the territory where the economic activity is performed, the need to comply with national regulations and practice on minimum wage and collective wage agreements in the host country), although not listed in the schedule, apply in any case to business service sellers of the EU Party.

7. Pursuant to Article 159, paragraph 3, of this Agreement, the schedule set out below does not include measures relating to subsidies granted by the Parties.

8. All other requirements of Panama's laws and regulations regarding entry, presence, work, and the social security regime shall continue to apply, including regulations relating to the duration of presence, minimum wages, and collective wage agreements, even if not included in the schedule set out below.

9. The schedule set out below is understood without prejudice to the existence of public monopolies and exclusive rights as described in the schedule of commitments on establishment.

10. In those economic activities where the economic needs test is applied, its main criteria shall be the assessment of the market situation of the relevant market or the region in which the service is to be provided, also with respect to the number of existing service providers and the impact on them.

11. The rights and obligations arising from this schedule of commitments shall not have legal effect (*) and, therefore, do not confer rights directly on individual natural or legal persons.

(*)(Through International Treaty No. 9154 "Agreement establishing an Association between Central America and the European Union and its Member States", of July 3, 2013, the member countries agreed that where the phrase "... shall not have legal effect... " appears, it should read "... shall not have direct effect... ") Schedule of Commitments Republic of Panama CA Party Regarding Business Service Sellers

INFORMATION SERVICES EU PARTY:

| EUROPEAN UNION | European Commission - DG TRADE Unit for Services and Investment Rue de la Loi 170 1000 BRUXELLES Belgium E-mail: [email protected] | | --- | --- | | AUSTRIA | Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth Department for Multilateral Trade Policy - C2/11 Stubenring 1 A-1011 Vienna Austria Telephone: (43) 1 711 00 (ext. 6915/5946) Telefax: (43) 1 718 05 08 E-Mail: [email protected] | | BELGIUM | Service public fédéral Economie, PME, Classes moyennes et Energie Direction générale du Potentiel économique (Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Self-employed and Energy Directorate - General Economic Potential) Rue du Progrès, 50 B-1210 Brussels Belgium Telephone: (32) 2 277 93 57 Telefax: (32) 2 277 53 03 E-mail: info- [email protected] | | BULGARIA | Foreign Economic Policy Directorate Ministry of Economy and Energy 12, Alexander Batenberg Str. 1000 Sofia Bulgaria Telephone: (359 2) 940 77 61 / (359 2) 940 77 93 Telefax: (359 2) 981 49 15 E-mail: [email protected] | | CYPRUS | Permanent Secretary Planning Bureau Apellis and Nirvana corner 1409 Nicosia Cyprus Telephone: (357 22) 406 801 / (357 22) 406 852 Telefax: (357 22) 666 810 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] | | CZECH REPUBLIC | Ministry of Industry and Trade Department of Multilateral and EU Common Trade Policy Politických vězňů 20 Praha 1 Czech Republic Telephone: (420) 2 2485 2973 Telefax: (420) 2 2422 1560 E-mail: [email protected] | | DENMARK | Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Trade Policy and Business Asiatisk Plads 2 DK-1448 Copenhagen K Denmark Telephone: (45) 3392 0000 Telefax: (45) 3254 0533 E-mail: [email protected] | | ESTONIA | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 11 Harju street 15072 Tallinn Estonia Telephone: (372) 639 7654 / (372) 625 6360 Telefax: (372) 631 3660 E-mail: [email protected] | | FINLAND | Ministry for Foreign Affairs Department for External Economic Relations Unit for the EU's Trade Policy and Economic Relations PO Box 428 00023 Government Finland Telephone: (358-9) 1605 5533 Telefax: (358-9) 1605 5576 | | FRANCE | Ministère de l'Economie, des Finances et de l'Emploi Direction générale du Trésor et de la Politique économique (DGTPE) Service des Affaires multilatérales et du développement Sous Direction Politique commerciale et Investissement Bureau Services, Investissements et Propriété intellectuelle 139 rue de Bercy (télédoc 233) 75572 Paris Cédex 12 France Téléphone:(33) (1) 44 87 20 30 Fax: (33) (1) 53 18 96 55 Secrétariat général des affaires européennes 2, Boulevard Diderot 75572 Paris Cédex 12 Téléphone : (33) (1) 44 87 10 13 Fax : (33) (1) 44 87 12 61 | | GERMANY | Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) Agrippastrasse 87-93 50676 Köln Germany Telephone: (49221) 2057 345 Telefax: (49221) 2057 262 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] | | GREECE | Ministry of Economy Competitiveness and Shipping General Directorate for International Economic Policy Directorate for International Trade Policy 1 Kornarou Str. 10563 Athens Hellas Telephone: (30 210) 3286121, 3286126 Telefax: (30 210) 3286179 | | HUNGARY | Ministry for National Development and Economy Trade Policy Department Honvéd utca 13-15. H-1055 Budapest Hungary Tel: 361 336 7715 Fax: 361 336 7559 E-mail: [email protected] | | IRELAND | Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment International Trade Section (WTO) Earlsfort Centre Hatch St. Dublin 2 Ireland Telephone: (353 1) 6312533 Telefax: (353 1) 6312561 | | ITALY | Ministero degli Affari Esteri Piazzale della Farnesina, 1 00194 Rome Italy General Directorate for the Multilateral Economic and Financial Cooperation WTO Coordination Office Telephone: (39) 06.3691.4353 / 2648 Telefax: (39) 06.3233458 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] General Directorate for the European Integration Office II - EU external relations Telephone: (39) 06 3691 2740 Telefax; (39) 06 3691 6703 E-mail: [email protected] Ministry for Economic Development Viale Boston, 25 00144 Rome Italy General Directorate for Trade Policy Division V Telephone: (39) 06 5993 2589 Telefax: (39) 06 5993 2149 E-mail: [email protected] | | LATVIA | Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia Foreign Economic Relations Department Foreign Trade Policy Unit Brivibas Str. 55 RIGA, LV 1519 Latvia Telephone: (371) 67 013 008 Telefax: (371) 67 280 882 E-mail: [email protected] | | LITHUANIA | Division of International Economic Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs J. Tumo Vaizganto 2 2600 Vilnius Lithuania Telephone: (370 52) 362 594 (370 52) 362 598 Telefax: (370 52) 362 586 E-mail: [email protected] | | LUXEMBOURG | Ministère des Affaires Etrangères Direction des Relations Economiques Internationales 6, rue de l'Ancien Athénée L-1144 Luxembourg Luxembourg Telephone: (352) 478 2355 Telefax: (352)22 20 48 | | MALTA | Director International Economic Relations Directorate Economic Policy Division Ministry of Finance St. Calcedonius Square Floriana CMR02 Malta Telephone: (356) 21 249 359 Fax: (356) 21 249 355 Email: [email protected] [email protected] | | NETHERLANDS | Ministry of Economic Affairs Directorate-General for Foreign Economic Relations Trade Policy & Globalisation (ALP: E/446) P.O. Box 20101 2500 EC Den Haag The Netherlands Telephone: (3170) 379 6451 (3170) 379 6467 Telefax: (3170) 379 7221 E-mail: [email protected] | | POLAND | Ministry of Economy Department of Trade Policy Ul. Żurawia 4a 00-507 Warsaw Poland Telephone: (48 22) 693 4826 / (48 22) 693 4856 / (48 22) 693 4808 Telefax: (48 22) 693 4018 E-mail: [email protected] | | PORTUGAL | Ministry of Economy ICEP Portugal Market Intelligence Unit Av. 5 de Outubro, 101 1050-051 Lisbon Portugal Telephone: (351 21) 790 95 00 Telefax: (351 21) 790 95 81 E-mail: informaçã[email protected] Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Directorate for Community Affairs (DGAC) R da Cova da Moura 1 1350 -11 Lisbon Portugal Telephone: (351 21) 393 55 00 Telefax: (351 21) 395 45 40 | | ROMANIA | Ministry for Economy, Trade, and Business Environment* Str. Ion Campineanu nr. 16 District 1 Bucharest Romania Telephone: 40214010558, 40214010562 Fax: 40213159698 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] | | SLOVAKIA | Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic Trade and Consumer Protection Directorate Trade Policy Department Mierová 19 827 15 Bratislava 212 Slovak Republic Telephone: (421-2) 4854 7110 Telefax: (421-2) 4854 3116 | | SLOVENIA | Ministry of the Economy of the Republic of Slovenia Directorate for Foreign Economic Relations Kotnikova 5 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia Telephone: (386 1) 400 35 21 Telefax: (386 1) 400 36 11 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mg-rs.si | | SPAIN | Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio Secretaría de Estado de Comercio Exterior Subdirección General de Comercio Internacional de Servicios Paseo de la Castellana 162 28046 Madrid España Telephone: (34 91) 349 3781 Telefax: (34 91) 349 5226 E-mail: [email protected] | | SWEDEN | National Board of Trade Department for WTO and Developments in Trade Box 6803 113 86 Stockholm Sweden Telephone: (46 8) 690 4800 Telefax: (46 8) 30 6759 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.kommers.se Ministry for Foreign Affairs Department: UD-IH 103 39 Stockholm Sweden Telephone: 46 (0) 8 405 10 00 Telefax: 46 (0) 8723 11 76 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.sweden.gov.se/ | | UNITED KINGDOM | Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Trade Policy Unit 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET United Kingdom Telephone: (4420) 7215 5000 Fax: (4420) 7215 2235 E-mail: [email protected] Internet:www.bis.gov.uk/policies/trade-policy-unit/trade-in- services | REPUBLICS OF THE CA PARTY:

| COSTA RICA | Ministerio de Comercio Exterior Dirección General de Comercio Exterior Avenida 1era y 3era , Calle 40, Paseo Colón San José, Costa Rica Telephone: (506)2299-4925/2299-4926 Telefax: (506)2255-3281 E-mail: [email protected] | | --- | --- | | EL SALVADOR | Ministerio de Economía Dirección de Administración de Tratados Comerciales (DATCO) (en coordinación con las instituciones respectivas) Alameda Juan Pablo II y Calle Guadalupe, Edificio C-2, 3ª Planta. Plan Maestro, Centro de Gobierno, San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A. Telephone: (503)2247- 5788 Telefax: (503)2247- 5789 E-Mail: [email protected] | | GUATEMALA | Ministerio de Economía Dirección de Administración del Comercio Exterior 8ª. Avenida 10-43 Zona 1, Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala Teléfono: (502)2412-0200 Telefax: (502)2412-0327 E-mail: http://dace.mineco.gob.gt/infocomex/infocomex.php | | HONDURAS | Secretaria de Estado en los Despachos de Industria y Comercio, Dirección General de Integración Económica y Política Comercial Edificio San José, Boulevard, José Cecilio del Valle, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Telephone: (504)2235- 5047 Telefax: (504)2235-5047 Internet: www.sic.gob.hn | | NICARAGUA | Ministerio de Fomento, Industria y Comercio (MIFIC) Dirección de Aplicación y Negociación de Acuerdos Comerciales Km 6 Carretera a Masaya, Apartado Postal No 8 Managua, Nicaragua Telephone: (505): 2267- 0161 Internet: www.mific.gob.ni | | PANAMA | Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias Dirección Nacional de Administración de Tratados Comerciales Internacionales y de Defensa Comercial Oficina de Negociaciones Comerciales Internacionales Avenida Ricardo J. Alfaro, Edificio Plaza Edison Piso No. 2 Telephone: (507) 560-0610 Telefax: (507) 560-0618 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Internet: www.mici.gob.pa |

(Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 26), sub-paragraph a) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it is indicated that upon entry into force of this Agreement, the United Kingdom will provide the Republics of the CA Party with details of the means for the publication of notices of the United Kingdom referred to in appendices 2 and 3 of this Annex.)

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT APPENDIX 1(*) COVERAGE

(*) (Sinalevi Note: By means of paragraph 26), sub-paragraph b) of the annex of International Treaty No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Acuerdo por el que se establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y Centroamérica, suscrito en Managua, Nicaragua, el 18 de mes de julio de 2019; su Anexo, sus Declaraciones Conjuntas y el Entendimiento Alcanzado entre las Delegaciones de los Gobiernos del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte y de las Repúblicas de Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua y Panamá sobre el Apartado 8 del Anexo del Acuerdo por el que se Establece una Asociación entre el Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, y Centroamérica, firmado el 18 de julio de 2019", it is established that in appendix 1, the entities corresponding to specific countries that are not part of this Agreement or to the European Union are not incorporated into the aforementioned present Agreement.)

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES CONTRACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE V OF PART IV OF THIS AGREEMENT A. LIST OF COSTA RICA The title applies to central government level entities contracting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the procurement value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Threshold: 130,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 130,000 SDR Construction services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR List of entities 1. Contraloría General de la República 2. Defensoría de los Habitantes de la República 3. Presidencia de la República 4. Ministerio de la Presidencia 5. Ministerio de Gobernación, Policía y Seguridad Pública (note 1) 6. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto 7. Ministerio de Hacienda (note 2) 8. Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería 9. Ministerio de Economía Industria y Comercio 10. Ministerio de Educación Pública (note 3) 11. Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social 12. Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud 13. Ministerio de Vivienda y Asentamientos Humanos 14. Ministerio de Comercio Exterior 15. Ministerio de Planificación Nacional y Política Económica 16. Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología 17. Ministerio de Ambiente, Energía y Telecomunicaciones 18. Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes 19. Ministerio de Salud 20. Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres 21. Instituto Costarricense de Turismo Notes to section A 1. Ministerio de Gobernación, Policía y Seguridad Pública: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified within section 2 (food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products) of the United Nations Central Product Classification 1.0 (CPC ver. 1.0), for the Fuerza Pública.

2. Ministerio de Hacienda: the title does not apply to the issuance of fiscal stamps (especies fiscales).

3. Ministerio de Educación Pública: the title does not apply to procurement carried out for school meal service programs.

B. LIST OF EL SALVADOR The title applies to central government level entities contracting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the procurement value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 130,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 260,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 130,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 260,000 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 5,000,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 5,950,000 SDR.

List of entities 1. Ministerio de Hacienda 2. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores 3. Ministerio de Educación (note 1) 4. Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social 5. Ministerio de Economía 6. Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales 7. Ministerio de Obras Públicas 8. Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería 9. Ministerio de Defensa (note 1) 10. Ministerio de Gobernación 11. Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social Notes to section A 1. Ministerio de Educación and Ministerio de Defensa: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified within section 2 (food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products) of the United Nations Central Product Classification 1.1 (CPC ver. 1.1).

2. Unless otherwise specified, the title covers all entities subordinate to the listed entities, provided they do not have their own legal personality.

C. LIST OF GUATEMALA The title applies to central government level entities contracting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement when the procurement value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 130,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 260,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 130,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 260,000 SDR.

Construction services:

Specified in section E Thresholds: 5,000,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 6,000,000 SDR.

List of entities 1. Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación (note 1) 2. Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional (note 2) 3. Ministerio de Economía 4. Ministerio de Educación (note 3) 5. Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes 6. Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social (note 4) 7. Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas 8. Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (note 4) 9. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores 10. Ministerio de Gobernación (note 5) 11. Ministerio de Comunicaciones, Infraestructura y Vivienda 12. Ministerio de Energía y Minas 13. Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales 14. Secretaría General de la Presidencia 15. Secretaría de Coordinación Ejecutiva de la Presidencia 16. Secretaría de Planificación y Programación de la Presidencia 17. Secretaría de Análisis Estratégico de la Presidencia 18. Secretaría de la Paz de la Presidencia de la República 19. Secretaría de Asuntos Administrativos y de Seguridad de la Presidencia de la República 20. Secretaría de Asuntos Agrarios de la Presidencia 21. Secretaría Presidencial de la Mujer 22. Secretaría de Bienestar Social de la Presidencia de la República 23. Secretaría de Comunicación Social de la Presidencia 24. Secretaría Ejecutiva de la Comisión contra el Consumo, Adicción y Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas 25. Secretaría de Obras Sociales de la Esposa del Presidente de la República 26. Comisión Presidencial Coordinadora de la Política del Ejecutivo en materia de Derechos Humanos 27. Comisión Presidencial para la reforma del Estado, la Descentralización y la Participación Ciudadana 28. Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología 29. Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres 30. Junta Nacional del Servicio Civil 31. Oficina Nacional del Servicio Civil 32. Fondo de Desarrollo Indígena Guatemalteco 33. Fondo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología 34. Fondo Nacional para la Paz 35. Consejo Nacional de la Juventud Notes to section A 1. Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación: the title does not apply to the procurement of agricultural goods made in fulfillment of agricultural support programs, or procurement made in fulfillment of school meal programs.

2. Ministerio de Defensa Nacional: the title does not apply to the procurement of the following goods and services: Armaments, ammunition, equipment, construction materials, aircraft, ships and other vehicles, fuels, lubricants, provisions, and the procurement of services or supplies for or by the Ejército de Guatemala and its institutions.

3. Ministerio de Educación: the title does not apply to procurement made for school meal service programs.

4. Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social and Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified within section 2 (food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products) of the CPC ver. 1.0.

5. Ministerio de Gobernación: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified within section 2 (food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles; apparel and leather products) of the CPC ver. 1.0, for the Policía Nacional Civil and the Penitentiary System.

6. Unless otherwise specified, the title covers all entities subordinate to the listed entities, provided they do not have their own legal personality.

D. LIST OF HONDURAS The title applies to central government level entities contracting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the procurement value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 260,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 130,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 260,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 130,000 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 6,000,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 5,000,000 SDR.

List of entities 1. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos del Interior y Población 2. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Educación (note 1) 3. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Salud 4. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Seguridad (note 2) 5. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho Presidencial (note 1) 6. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Relaciones Exteriores 7. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Defensa Nacional (note 3) 8. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Finanzas 9. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Industria y Comercio 10. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Obras Públicas, Transporte y Vivienda 11. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Trabajo y Seguridad Social 12. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Agricultura y Ganadería 13. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente 14. Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Cultura, Artes y Deportes 15. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Turismo 16. Secretaría Técnica de Planificación y Cooperación Externa.

Notes to section A 1. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Educación and Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho Presidencial: the title does not apply to the procurement of school meal services carried out.

2. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Seguridad: the title does not apply to the acquisition of uniforms, shoes, food, and tobacco for the Policía Nacional.

3. Secretaría de Estado en el Despacho de Defensa Nacional: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified within section 2 (food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles; apparel and leather products) of the United Nations Central Product Classification 1.0 (CPC version 1.0), for the Fuerzas Armadas de Honduras. This Chapter does not apply to the procurement of the following goods, or to the procurement of uniforms for the Fuerzas Armadas de Honduras:

1. Ammunition 2. Warplanes 3. Military rifles 4. Pistols and revolvers of all kinds, of caliber 41 or larger 5. Regulation pistols of the army of Honduras 6. Silencers for all kinds of firearms 7. Firearms 8. Accessories and ammunition 9. Cartridges for firearms 10. Apparatus and other accessories essential for cartridge loading 11. Gunpowder, explosives, detonators, and fuses 12. Protective masks against asphyxiating gases 13. Air rifles 4. Unless otherwise specified, the title covers all entities subordinate to the listed entities, provided they do not have their own legal personality.

E. LIST OF NICARAGUA The title applies to central government level entities contracting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the procurement value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 130,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 260,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 130,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 260,000 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 5,000,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 6,000,000 SDR.

List of entities 1. Ministerio de Gobernación (note 1) 2. Ministerio de la Familia 3. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores 4. Ministerio de Fomento, Industria y Comercio 5. Ministerio del Trabajo 6. Ministerio del Ambiente y de los Recursos Naturales 7. Procuraduría General de la República 8. Ministerio de Defensa (note 2) 9. Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público 10. Ministerio Público 11. Ministerio de Transporte e Infraestructura (note 3) 12. Ministerio de Educación (note 4) 13. Ministerio Agropecuario y Forestal (note 5) Notes to Section A 1. Ministerio de Gobernación: the title does not apply to procurement made by or for the Policía Nacional. The title does not apply to procurement related to the production or issuance of passports (including their security features such as security paper or security plastic).

2. Ministerio de Defensa: the title does not apply to the procurement of the Ministerio de Defensa for a transition period of five years from the entry into force of this Agreement. The title does not apply to procurement made by or for the Ejército de Nicaragua.

3. Ministerio de Transporte e Infraestructura: the title does not apply to procurement made by the Ministerio de Transporte e Infraestructura for a transition period of five years after the entry into force of this Agreement.

4. Ministerio de Educación: the title does not apply to programs that benefit the education sector such as school feeding programs, basic bibliography, tools for basic research and development.

5. Ministerio de Agropecuario y Forestal: the title does not apply to agricultural support programs.

F. LIST OF PANAMA The title applies to central government level entities contracting in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the procurement value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Threshold: 130,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 130,000 SDR Construction services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR List of entities 1. Asamblea Nacional 2. Contraloría General de la República 3. Ministerio de Comercio e Industrias 4. Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario (note 1) 5. Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas 6. Ministerio de Educación (note 2) 7. Ministerio de Gobierno y Justicia (note 3) 8. Ministerio de Desarrollo Social 9. Ministerio de Obras Públicas 10. Ministerio de la Presidencia (note 4) 11. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores 12. Ministerio de Salud (note 5) 13. Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral 14. Ministerio de Vivienda y Ordenamiento Territorial 15. Ministerio Público (note 6) 16. Órgano Judicial Notes to section A 1. Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario: the title does not apply to the procurement of agricultural products related to agricultural development and support and food aid.

2. Ministerio de Educación: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified under the Divisions of the United Nations Central Product Classification (CPC) Ver. 1.0 listed below:

21 - Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, oils and fats 22 - Dairy products 23 - Grain mill products, starches and their products; other food products 24 - Beverages 26 - Yarn and thread; woven textile fabrics, including pile 27 - Textile articles (except apparel) 28 - Knitted or crocheted fabrics; apparel 29 - Leather and leather products; footwear.

3. Ministerio de Gobierno y Justicia: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods and services listed below by or on behalf of the Policía Nacional; the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval, the Dirección Institucional en Asuntos de Seguridad Pública; and the Dirección General del Sistema Penitenciario:

• a)classified under the Divisions of the CPC Ver. 1.0:

21- Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, oils and fats 22- Dairy products 23- Grain mill products, starches and their products; other food products 24- Beverages 26- Yarn and thread; woven textile fabrics, including pile 27- Textile articles (except apparel) 28- Knitted or crocheted fabrics; apparel 29- Leather and leather products; footwear 431- Engines, turbines and parts thereof 447- Weapons and ammunition and parts thereof 491- Motor vehicles and parts and accessories thereof 496- Aircraft and spacecraft and parts thereof b) the procurement of meal services (hot meals).

4. Ministerio de la Presidencia: the title does not apply to the procurement of goods and services listed below by the Servicio de Protección Institucional, or on its behalf:

• a)classified under the Divisions of the CPC Ver. 1.0:

21- Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, oils and fats 22- Dairy products 23- Grain mill products, starches and their products; other food products 24- Beverages 26- Yarn and thread; woven textile fabrics, including pile 27- Textile articles (except apparel) 28- Knitted or crocheted fabrics; apparel 29- Leather and leather products; footwear 431- Engines, turbines and parts thereof 447- Weapons and ammunition and parts thereof ; 491- Motor vehicles and parts and accessories thereof 496- Aircraft and spacecraft and parts thereof .

• b)the procurement of meal services (hot meals); and The title does not apply to the procurement of goods and services by the Secretaría del Consejo de Seguridad Pública y Defensa Nacional and the Fondo de Inversión Social, or on their behalf.

5. Ministerio de Salud: the title does not cover the following:

• a)procurement made in fulfillment of public health protection programs, such as the treatment of HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria, meningitis, American trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis or other epidemics; b) procurement of vaccines for the prevention of tuberculosis, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal meningitis, pneumococcosis, human rabies, varicella, influenza, hepatitis A, infection by Haemophilus influenzae, hepatitis B, infection by Haemophilus influenzae type B, and yellow fever, which are acquired through agreements with non-profit international organizations such as the WHO and UNICEF; or c) procurement of pharmaceutical products under compulsory licenses in accordance with the Decision of 30 August 2003 of the General Council of the WTO on the implementation of paragraph 6 of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and public health and with the Decision of 6 December 2005 on an amendment to the TRIPS Agreement.

6. Public Ministry: the title does not apply to the procurement of the following services and goods by the Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences Service (Servicio de Criminalística y Ciencias Forenses, SEC), or on its behalf:

• a)classified under the Divisions of the CPC Ver. 1.0:

21- Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats 22- Dairy products 23- Grain mill products, starches and their products; other food products 24- Beverages 447- Weapons and ammunition and parts thereof 491- Motor vehicles and parts and accessories thereof; and b) the procurement of meal services (hot meals).

G. LIST OF THE EU PARTY Goods Threshold: 130,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 130,000 SDR Construction Services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR Contracting Entities:

• A)All central government entities B) Entities of the European Union:

The Council of the European Union The European Commission Notes to Section A 1. "Contracting entities of the Member States of the European Union" also covers any subordinate entity of the contracting authority of the United Kingdom(*) of the European Union provided that it does not have its own legal personality.

(*) (Thus its denomination substituted by the paragraph of the Joint Declarations "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex of the International Treaty, No. 9775 of October 29, 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on the 18th day of July, 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex of the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Central America, signed on July 18, 2019". Previously it indicated "of the Member State") 2. With regard to procurement by entities in the area of defence and security, only non-sensitive and non-war material contained in the list attached to section A is covered.

INDICATIVE LISTS OF CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES WHICH ARE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES AS DEFINED BY THE EU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE Belgium 1. Services publics fédéraux (Ministries): 1.Federale Overheidsdiensten (Ministries):

SPF Chancellerie du Premier Ministre; FOD Kanselarij van de Eerste Minister; SPF Personnel et Organisation; FOD Kanselarij Personeel en Organisatie; SPF Budget et Contrôle de la Gestion; FOD Budget en Beheerscontrole; SPF Technologie de l'Information et de la Communication (Fedict); FOD Informatie- en Communicatietechnologie (Fedict); SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement; FOD Buitenlandse Zaken, Buitenlandse Handel en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking; SPF Intérieur; FOD Binnenlandse Zaken; SPF Finances; FOD Financiën; SPF Mobilité et Transports; FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer; SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale; FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en sociaal overleg SPF Sécurité Sociale et Institutions publiques de Sécurité Sociale; FOD Sociale Zekerheid en Openbare Instellingen van sociale Zekerheid SPF Santé publique, Sécurité de la Chaîne alimentaire et Environnement; FOD Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu; SPF Justice; FOD Justitie; SPF Economie, PME, Classes moyennes et Energie; FOD Economie, KMO, Middenstand en Energie; Ministère de la Défense; Ministerie van Landsverdediging; Service public de programmation Intégration sociale, Lutte contre la pauvreté et Èconomie sociale; Programmatorische Overheidsdienst Maatschappelijke Integratie, Armoedsbestrijding en sociale Economie; Service public fédéral de Programmation Développement durable; Programmatorische federale Overheidsdienst Duurzame Ontwikkeling; Service public fédéral de Programmation Politique scientifique.

Programmatorische federale Overheidsdienst Wetenschapsbeleid.

2. Régie des Bâtiments; 2. Regie der Gebouwen; Office national de Sécurité sociale; Rijksdienst voor sociale Zekerheid; Institut national d'Assurance sociales pour travailleurs indépendants Rijksinstituut voor de sociale Verzekeringen der Zelfstandigen; Institut national d'Assurance Maladie- Invalidité; Rijksinstituut voor Ziekte- en Invaliditeitsverzekering; Office national des Pensions; Rijksdienst voor Pensioenen; Caisse auxiliaire d'Assurance Maladie- Invalidité; Hulpkas voor Ziekte-en Invaliditeitsverzekering; Fond des Maladies professionnelles; Fonds voor Beroepsziekten; Office national de l'Emploi; Rijksdienst voor Arbeidsvoorziening Bulgaria - Администрация на Народното събрание - Aдминистрация на Президента - Администрация на Министерския съвет - Конституционен съд - Българска народна банка - Министерство на външните работи - Министерство на вътрешните работи - Министерство на държавната администрация и административната реформа - Министерство на извънредните ситуации - Министерство на земеделието и храните - Министерство на здравеопазването - Министерство на икономиката и енергетиката - Министерство на културата - Министерство на образованието и науката - Министерство на околната среда и водите - Министерство на отбраната - Министерство на правосъдието - Министерство на регионалното развитие и благоустройството - Министерство на транспорта - Министерство на труда и социалната политика - Министерство на финансите State agencies, state commissions, executive agencies and other state authorities established by law or by decree of the Council of Ministers having a function related to the exercise of executive power:

- Агенция за ядрено регулиране - Висшата атестационна комисия - Държавна комисия за енергийно и водно регулиране - Държавна комисия по сигурността на информацията - Комисия за защита на конкуренцията - Комисия за защита на личните данни - Комисия за защита от дискриминация - Комисия за регулиране на съобщенията - Комисия за финансов надзор - Патентно ведомство на Република България - Сметна палата на Република България - Агенция за приватизация - Агенция за следприватизационен контрол - Български институт по метрология - Държавна агенция "Архиви" - Държавна агенция "Държавен резерв и военновременни запаси" - Държавна агенция "Национална сигурност" - Държавна агенция за бежанците - Държавна агенция за българите в чужбина - Държавна агенция за закрила на детето - Държавна агенция за информационни технологии и съобщения - Държавна агенция за метрологичен и технически надзор - Държавна агенция за младежта и спорта - Държавна агенция по горите - Държавна агенция по туризма - Държавна комисия по стоковите борси и тържища - Институт по публична администрация и европейска интеграция - Национален статистически институт - Национална агенция за оценяване и акредитация - Националната агенция за професионално образование и обучение - Национална комисия за борба с трафика на хора - Агенция "Митници" - Агенция за държавна и финансова инспекция - Агенция за държавни вземания - Агенция за социално подпомагане - Агенция за хората с увреждания - Агенция по вписванията - Агенция по геодезия, картография и кадастър - Агенция по енергийна ефективност - Агенция по заетостта - Агенция по обществени поръчки - Българска агенция за инвестиции - Главна дирекция "Гражданска въздухоплавателна администрация" - Дирекция "Материално-техническо осигуряване и социално обслужване" на Министерство на вътрешните работи Дирекция "Оперативно издирване" на Министерство на вътрешните работи - Дирекция "Финансово-ресурсно осигуряване" на Министерство на вътрешните работи - Дирекция за национален строителен контрол - Държавна комисия по хазарта - Изпълнителна агенция "Автомобилна администрация" - Изпълнителна агенция "Борба с градушките" - Изпълнителна агенция "Българска служба за акредитация" - Изпълнителна агенция "Военни клубове и информация" - Изпълнителна агенция "Главна инспекция по труда" - Изпълнителна агенция "Държавна собственост на Министерството на отбраната" - Изпълнителна агенция "Железопътна администрация" - Изпълнителна агенция "Изпитвания и контролни измервания на въоръжение, техника и имущества" - Изпълнителна агенция "Морска администрация" - Изпълнителна агенция "Национален филмов център" - Изпълнителна агенция "Пристанищна администрация" - Изпълнителна агенция "Проучване и поддържане на река Дунав" - Изпълнителна агенция "Социални дейности на Министерството на отбраната" - Изпълнителна агенция за икономически анализи и прогнози - Изпълнителна агенция за насърчаване на малките и средни предприятия - Изпълнителна агенция по лекарствата - Изпълнителна агенция по лозата и виното - Изпълнителна агенция по околна среда - Изпълнителна агенция по почвените ресурси - Изпълнителна агенция по рибарство и аквакултури - Изпълнителна агенция по селекция и репродукция в животновъдството - Изпълнителна агенция по сортоизпитване, апробация и семеконтрол - Изпълнителна агенция по трансплантация - Изпълнителна агенция по хидромелиорации - Комисията за защита на потребителите - Контролно-техническата инспекция - Национален център за информация и документация - Национален център по радиобиология и радиационна защита - Национална агенция за приходите - Национална ветеринарномедицинска служба - Национална служба "Полиция" - Национална служба "Пожарна безопасност и защита на населението" - Национална служба за растителна защита - Национална служба за съвети в земеделието - Национална служба по зърното и фуражите - Служба "Военна информация" - Служба "Военна полиция" - Фонд "Републиканска пътна инфраструктура" - Авиоотряд 28 Czech Republic - Ministerstvo dopravy - Ministerstvo financí - Ministerstvo kultury - Ministerstvo obrany - Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj - Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí - Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu - Ministerstvo spravedlnosti - Ministerstvo ńkolství, mládeņe a tělovýchovy - Ministerstvo vnitra - Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí - Ministerstvo zdravotnictví - Ministerstvo zemědělství - Ministerstvo ņivotního prostředí - Poslanecká sněmovna PČR - Senát PČR - Kancelář prezidenta - Český statistický úřad - Český úřad zeměměřičský a katastrální - Úřad průmyslového vlastnictví - Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů - Bezpečnostní informační sluņba - Národní bezpečnostní úřad - Česká akademie věd - Vězeňská sluņba - Český báňský úřad - Úřad pro ochranu hospodářské soutěņe - Správa státních hmotných rezerv - Státní úřad pro jadernou bezpečnost - Česká národní banka - Energetický regulační úřad - Úřad vlády České republiky - Ústavní soud - Nejvyńńí soud - Nejvyńńí správní soud - Nejvyńńí státní zastupitelství - Nejvyńńí kontrolní úřad - Kancelář Veřejného ochránce práv - Grantová agentura České republiky - Státní úřad inspekce práce - Český telekomunikační úřad Denmark - Folketinget Rigsrevisionen - Statsministeriet - Udenrigsministeriet - Beskæftigelsesministeriet 5 styrelser og institutioner (5 agencies and institutions) - Domstolsstyrelsen - Finansministeriet 5 styrelser og institutioner (5 agencies and institutions) - Forsvarsministeriet 5 styrelser og institutioner (5 agencies and institutions) - Ministeriet for Sundhed og Forebyggelse Adskillige styrelser og institutioner, herunder Statens Serum Institut (Several agencies and institutions, including Statens Serum Institut) - Justitsministeriet Rigspolitichefen, anklagemyndigheden samt 1 direktorat og et antal styrelser (Commissioner of Police, the prosecutor, 1 directorate and a number of agencies) - Kirkeministeriet 10 stiftsøvrigheder (10 diocesan authorities) - Kulturministeriet - Ministry of Culture 4 styrelser samt et antal statsinstitutioner (4 departments and a number of institutions) - Miljøministeriet 5 styrelser (5 agencies) - Ministeriet for Flygtninge, Invandrere og Integration 1 styrelse (1 agency) - Ministeriet for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri 4 direktoraterog institutioner (4 directorates and institutions) - Ministeriet for Videnskab, Teknologi og Udvikling Adskillige styrelser og institutioner, Forskningscenter Risø og Statens uddannelsesbygninger (Several agencies and institutions, including the Risoe National Laboratory and the Danish National Educational and Research Buildings) - Skatteministeriet 1 styrelse og institutioner (1 agency and several institutions) - Velfærdsministeriet 3 styrelser og institutioner (3 agencies and several institutions) - Transportministeriet 7 styrelser og institutioner, herunder Øresundsbrokonsortiet (7 agencies and institutions, including Øresundsbrokonsortiet) - Undervisningsministeriet 3 styrelser, 4 undervisningsinstitutioner og 5 andre institutioner (3 agencies, 4 educational establishments and 5 other institutions) - Økonomi- og Erhvervsministeriet Adskilligestyrelser og institutioner (Several agencies and institutions) - Klima- og Energiministeriet 3 styrelse og institutioner (3 agencies and institutions) Germany - Auswärtiges Amt - Bundeskanzleramt - Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales - Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung - Bundesministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz - Bundesministerium der Finanzen - Bundesministerium des Innern (civil goods only) - Bundesministerium für Gesundheit - Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend - Bundesministerium der Justiz - Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung - Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie - Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung - Bundesministerium der Verteidigung (no military goods) - Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit Estonia - Vabariigi Presidendi Kantselei - Eesti Vabariigi Riigikogu - Eesti Vabariigi Riigikohus - Riigikontroll - Õiguskantsler - Riigikantselei - Rahvusarhiiv - Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium - Justiitsministeerium - Kaitseministeerium - Keskkonnaministeerium - Kultuuriministeerium - Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium - Põllumajandusministeerium - Rahandusministeerium - Siseministeerium - Sotsiaalministeerium - Välisministeerium - Keeleinspektsioon - Riigiprokuratuur - Teabeamet - Maa-amet - Keskkonnainspektsioon - Metsakaitse- ja Metsauuenduskeskus - Muinsuskaitseamet - Patendiamet - Tarbijakaitseamet - Riigihangete Amet - Taimetoodangu Inspektsioon - Põllumajanduse Registrite ja Informatsiooni Amet - Veterinaar- ja Toiduamet - Konkurentsiamet - Maksu -ja Tolliamet - Statistikaamet - Kaitsepolitseiamet - Kodakondsus- ja Migratsiooniamet - Piirivalveamet - Politseiamet - Eesti Kohtuekspertiisi Instituut - Keskkriminaalpolitsei - Päästeamet - Andmekaitse Inspektsioon - Ravimiamet - Sotsiaalkindlustusamet - Tööturuamet - Tervishoiuamet - Tervisekaitseinspektsioon - Tööinspektsioon - Lennuamet - Maanteeamet - Veeteede Amet - Julgestuspolitsei - Kaitseressursside Amet - Kaitseväe Logistikakeskus - Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet Ireland - President's Establishment - Houses of the Oireachtas (Parliament) - Department of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) - Central Statistics Office - Department of Finance - Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Office of the Revenue Commissioners - Office of Public Works - State Laboratory - Office of the Attorney General - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions - Valuation Office - Office of the Commission for Public Service Appointments - Public Appointments Service - Office of the Ombudsman - Chief State Solicitor's Office - Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform - Courts Service - Prisons Service - Office of the Commissioners of Charitable Donations and Bequests - Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government - Department of Education and Science - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food - Department of Transport - Department of Health and Children - Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism - Department of Defence - Department of Foreign Affairs - Department of Social and Family Affairs - Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Welsh-speaking regions) - Arts Council - National Gallery.

Greece - Υπουργείο Εσωτερικών - Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών - Υπουργείο Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών - Υπουργείο Ανάπτυξης - Υπουργείο Δικαιοσύνης - Υπουργείο Εθνικής Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων - Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού - Υπουργείο Υγείας και Κοινωνικής Αλληλεγγύης - Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος, Χωροταξίας και Δημοσίων Έργων; - Υπουργείο Απασχόλησης και Κοινωνικής Προστασίας - Υπουργείο Μεταφορών και Επικοινωνιών - Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων - Υπουργείο Εμπορικής Ναυτιλίας, Αιγαίου και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής - Υπουργείο Μακεδονίας- Θράκης - Γενική Γραμματεία Επικοινωνίας - Γενική Γραμματεία Ενημέρωσης - Γενική Γραμματεία Νέας Γενιάς - Γενική Γραμματεία Ισότητας - Γενική Γραμματεία Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων - Γενική Γραμματεία Απόδημου Ελληνισμού - Γενική Γραμματεία Βιομηχανίας - Γενική Γραμματεία Έρευνας και Τεχνολογίας - Γενική Γραμματεία Αθλητισμού - Γενική Γραμματεία Δημοσίων Έργων - Γενική Γραμματεία Εθνικής Στατιστικής Υπηρεσίας Ελλάδος - Εθνικό Συμβούλιο Κοινωνικής Φροντίδας - Οργανισμός Εργατικής Κατοικίας - Εθνικό Τυπογραφείο - Γενικό Χημείο του Κράτους - Ταμείο Εθνικής Οδοποιίας - Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης - Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης - Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου - Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων - Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών - Πανεπιστήμιο Μακεδονίας - Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης - Σιβιτανίδειος Δημόσια Σχολή Τεχνών και Επαγγελμάτων - Αιγηνήτειο Νοσοκομείο - Αρεταίειο Νοσοκομείο - Εθνικό Κέντρο Δημόσιας Διοίκησης - Οργανισμός Διαχείρισης Δημοσίου Υλικού - Οργανισμός Γεωργικών Ασφαλίσεων - Οργανισμός Σχολικών Κτηρίων - Γενικό Επιτελείο Στρατού - Γενικό Επιτελείο Ναυτικού - Γενικό Επιτελείο Αεροπορίας - Ελληνική Επιτροπή Ατομικής Ενέργειας - Γενική Γραμματεία Εκπαίδευσης Ενηλίκων - Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας - Γενική Γραμματεία Εμπορίου Spain - Presidencia de Gobierno - Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación - Ministerio de Justicia - Ministerio de Defensa - Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda - Ministerio del Interior - Ministerio de Fomento - Ministerio de Educación, Política Social y Deportes - Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio - Ministerio de Trabajo e Inmigración - Ministerio de la Presidencia - Ministerio de Administraciones Públicas - Ministerio de Cultura - Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo - Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino - Ministerio de Vivienda - Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación - Ministerio de Igualdad France (1) Ministries - Services du Premier ministre - Ministère chargé de la santé, de la jeunesse et des sports - Ministère chargé de l'intérieur, de l'outre-mer et des collectivités territoriales - Ministère chargé de la justice - Ministère chargé de la défense - Ministère chargé des affaires étrangères et européennes - Ministère chargé de l'éducation nationale - Ministère chargé de l'économie, des finances et de l'emploi - Secrétariat d'Etat aux transports - Secrétariat d'Etat aux entreprises et au commerce extérieur - Ministère chargé du travail, des relations sociales et de la solidarité - Ministère chargé de la culture et de la communication - Ministère chargé du budget, des comptes publics et de la fonction publique - Ministère chargé de l'agriculture et de la pêche - Ministère chargé de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche - Ministère chargé de l'écologie, du développement et de l'aménagement durables - Secrétariat d'Etat à la fonction publique - Ministère chargé du logement et de la ville - Secrétariat d'Etat à la coopération et à la francophonie - Secrétariat d'Etat à l'outre-mer - Secrétariat d'Etat à la jeunesse, des sports et de la vie associative - Secrétariat d'Etat aux anciens combattants - Ministère chargé de l'immigration, de l'intégration, de l'identité nationale et du co-développement - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge de la prospective et de l'évaluation des politiques publiques - Secrétariat d'Etat aux affaires européennes, - Secrétariat d'Etat aux affaires étrangères et aux droits de l'homme - Secrétariat d'Etat à la consommation et au tourisme - Secrétariat d'Etat à la politique de la ville - Secrétariat d'Etat à la solidarité - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge de l'industrie et de la consommation - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge de l'emploi - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge du commerce, de l'artisanat, des PME, du tourisme et des services - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge de l'écologie - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge du développement de la région-capitale - Secrétariat d'Etat en charge de l'aménagement du territoire (2) Institutions, independent authorities and jurisdictions - Présidence de la République - Assemblée Nationale - Sénat - Conseil constitutionnel - Conseil économique et social - Conseil supérieur de la magistrature - Agence française contre le dopage - Autorité de contrôle des assurances et des mutuelles - Autorité de contrôle des nuisances sonores aéroportuaires - Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques et des postes - Autorité de sûreté nucléaire - Autorité indépendante des marchés financiers - Comité national d'évaluation des établissements publics à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel - Commission d'accès aux documents administratifs - Commission consultative du secret de la défense nationale - Commission nationale des comptes de campagne et des financements politiques - Commission nationale de contrôle des interceptions de sécurité - Commission nationale de déontologie de la sécurité - Commission nationale du débat public - Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés - Commission des participations et des transferts - Commission de régulation de l'énergie - Commission de la sécurité des consommateurs - Commission des sondages - Commission de la transparence financière de la vie politique - Conseil de la concurrence - Conseil des ventes volontaires de meubles aux enchères publiques - Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel - Défenseur des enfants - Haute autorité de lutte contre les discriminations et pour l'égalité - Haute autorité de santé - Médiateur de la République - Cour de justice de la République - Tribunal des Conflits - Conseil d'Etat - Cours administratives d'appel - Tribunaux administratifs - Cour des Comptes - Chambres régionales des Comptes - Cours et tribunaux de l'ordre judiciaire (Cour de Cassation, Cours d'Appel, Tribunaux d'instance et Tribunaux de grande instance) (3) National public entities - Académie de France à Rome - Académie de marine - Académie des sciences d'outre-mer - Académie des technologies - Agence centrale des organismes de sécurité sociale (ACOSS) - Agence de biomédicine - Agence pour l'enseignement du français à l'étranger - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire de l'environnement et du travail - Agence Nationale pour la cohésion sociale et l'égalité des chances - Agence nationale pour la garantie des droits des mineurs - Agences de l'eau - Agence Nationale de l'Accueil des Etrangers et des migrations - Agence nationale pour l'amélioration des conditions de travail (ANACT) - Agence nationale pour l'amélioration de l'habitat (ANAH) - Agence Nationale pour la Cohésion Sociale et l'Egalité des Chances - Agence nationale pour l'indemnisation des français d'outre-mer (ANIFOM) - Assemblée permanente des chambres d'agriculture (APCA) - Bibliothèque publique d'information - Bibliothèque nationale de France - Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire de Strasbourg - Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations - Caisse nationale des autoroutes (CNA) - Caisse nationale militaire de sécurité sociale (CNMSS) - Caisse de garantie du logement locatif social - Casa de Velasquez - Centre d'enseignement zootechnique - Centre d'études de l'emploi - Centre d'études supérieures de la sécurité sociale - Centres de formation professionnelle et de promotion agricole - Centre hospitalier des Quinze-Vingts - Centre international d'études supérieures en sciences agronomiques (Montpellier Sup Agro) - Centre des liaisons européennes et internationales de sécurité sociale - Centre des Monuments Nationaux - Centre national d'art et de culture Georges Pompidou - Centre national des arts plastiques - Centre national de la cinématographie - Centre National d'Etudes et d'expérimentation du machinisme agricole, du génie rural, des eaux et des forêts (CEMAGREF) - Centre national du livre - Centre national de documentation pédagogique - Centre national des oeuvres universitaires et scolaires (CNOUS) - Centre national professionnel de la propriété forestière - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (C.N.R.S) - Centres d'éducation populaire et de sport (CREPS) - Centres régionaux des oeuvres universitaires (CROUS) - Collège de France - Conservatoire de l'espace littoral et des rivages lacustres - Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers - Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris - Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon - Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique - École centrale de Lille - École centrale de Lyon - École centrale des arts et manufactures - École française d'archéologie d'Athènes - École française d'Extrême-Orient - École française de Rome - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - École du Louvre - École nationale d'administration - École nationale de l'aviation civile (ENAC) - École nationale des Chartes - École nationale d'équitation - École Nationale du Génie de l'Eau et de l'environnement de Strasbourg - Écoles nationales d'ingénieurs - École nationale d'ingénieurs des industries des techniques agricoles et alimentaires de Nantes - Écoles nationales d'ingénieurs des travaux agricoles - École nationale de la magistrature - Écoles nationales de la marine marchande - École nationale de la santé publique (ENSP) - École nationale de ski et d'alpinisme - École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs - École nationale supérieure des arts et techniques du théâtre - École nationale supérieure des arts et industries textiles Roubaix - Écoles nationales supérieures d'arts et métiers - École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts - École nationale supérieure de céramique industrielle - École nationale supérieure de l'électronique et de ses applications (ENSEA) - École nationale supérieure du paysage de Versailles - École Nationale Supérieure des Sciences de l'information et des bibliothécaires - École nationale supérieure de la sécurité sociale - Écoles nationales vétérinaires - École nationale de voile - École normales supérieures - École polytechnique - École technique professionnelle agricole et forestière de Meymac (Corrèze) - École de sylviculture Crogny (Aube) - École de viticulture et d'oenologie de la Tour- Blanche (Gironde) - École de viticulture - Avize (Marne) - Établissement national d'enseignement agronomique de Dijon - Établissement national des invalides de la marine (ENIM) - Établissement national de bienfaisance Koenigswarter - Établissement public du musée et du domaine national de Versailles - Fondation Carnegie - Fondation Singer-Polignac - Haras nationaux - Hôpital national de Saint-Maurice - Institut des hautes études pour la science et la technologie - Institut français d'archéologie orientale du Caire - Institut géographique national - Institut National de l'origine et de la qualité - Institut national des hautes études de sécurité - Institut de veille sanitaire - Institut National d'enseignement supérieur et de recherche agronomique et agroalimentaire de Rennes - Institut National d'Etudes Démographiques (I.N.E.D) - Institut National d'Horticulture - Institut National de la jeunesse et de l'éducation populaire - Institut national des jeunes aveugles - Paris - Institut national des jeunes sourds - Bordeaux - Institut national des jeunes sourds - Chambéry - Institut national des jeunes sourds - Metz - Institut national des jeunes sourds - Paris - Institut national de physique nucléaire et de physique des particules (I.N.P.N.P.P) - Institut national de la propriété industrielle - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (I.N.R.A) - Institut National de la Recherche Pédagogique (I.N.R.P) - Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (I.N.S.E.R.M) - Institut national d'histoire de l'art (I.N.H.A.)

- National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research - National Institute of Sciences of the Universe - National Institute of Sports and Physical Education - National Higher Institute for Training and Research for the Education of Young Disabled People and Special Needs Education - National Polytechnic Institutes - National Institutes of Applied Sciences - National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation (INRIA) - National Institute for Research on Transport and their Safety (INRETS) - Research Institute for Development - Regional Institutes of Administration - Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences and Industries (Agro Paris Tech) - Higher Institute of Mechanics of Paris - University Teacher Training Institutes - Army Museum - Gustave-Moreau Museum - National Navy Museum - J.-J.-Henner National Museum - Louvre Museum - Quai Branly Museum - National Museum of Natural History - Auguste-Rodin Museum - Paris Observatory - French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons - National Office for Veterans and Victims of War (ONAC) - National Office for Hunting and Wildlife - National Office for Water and Aquatic Environments - National Office for Information on Education and Professions (ONISEP) - French University and Cultural Office for Algeria - National Order of the Legion of Honour - Palace of Discovery - National Parks - Universities (4) Other national public entities - Union of Public Purchasing Groups (UGAP) - National Employment Agency (A.N.P.E) - National Family Allowances Fund (CNAF) - National Health Insurance Fund for Salaried Workers (CNAMS) - National Old-Age Insurance Fund for Salaried Workers (CNAVTS) Italy (1) Purchasing bodies - Presidency of the Council of Ministers - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of the Interior - Ministry of Justice and Judicial Offices (excluding justices of the peace) - Ministry of Defence - Ministry of Economy and Finance - Ministry of Economic Development - Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies - Ministry of the Environment and Protection of the Territory and the Sea - Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport - Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Policies - Ministry of Education, University and Research - Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, including its peripheral branches (2) Other national public entities - CONSIP (Concessionaria Servizi Informatici Pubblici) Cyprus - Presidency and Presidential Mansion - Council of Ministers - Government Advisory Board - House of Representatives - Judicial Service - Law Office of the Republic - Audit Office of the Republic - Public Service Commission - Educational Service Commission - Council of Public Sector Tenders - Treasury of the Republic - Internal Audit Service - Council for the Registration of Developers - Council for the Registration of Real Estate Agents - Independent Authority for the Prevention of Corruption - Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints against the Police - Ministry of Defence - Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment - Department of Agriculture - State Veterinary Services - Department of Forests - Department of Water Development - Department of Geological Survey - Meteorological Service - Department of Fisheries and Marine Research - Institute of Agricultural Research - Ministry of Justice and Public Order - Police - Cyprus Fire Service - Prison Department - Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver - Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance - Department of Labour - Department of Social Insurance - Social Welfare Services - Productivity Centre of Cyprus - Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus - Cyprus Higher Technical Institute - Department of Information Technology Services - Department of Industrial Relations - Ministry of the Interior - District Administrations - Department of Town Planning and Housing - Department of the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver - Department of Lands and Surveys - Civil Defence Force - Ministry of Finance - Customs and Excise Department - Department of Internal Audit - Statistical Service - State Treasury - Department of Public Administration and Personnel - Government Printing Office - Department of Information Technology Services - Ministry of Education and Culture - Ministry of Health - Pharmaceutical Services - State Chemistry Laboratory - Medical Services and Public Health Services - Nursing Services - Mental Health Services - Dental Services - Ministry of Communications and Works - Ministry of Economy - Competition and State Aid Service - Ministry of the Interior - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - All Ministries - All Deputy Ministries - All General Secretariats - All Special Secretariats Latvia (1) Ministries, secretariats of ministers for special assignments and their subordinate institutions - Ministry of Defence and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Children and Family Affairs and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Economics and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Finance and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of the Interior and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Education and Science and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Culture and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Welfare and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Regional Development and Local Government Affairs and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Transport and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Justice and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Health and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of the Environment and its subordinate institutions - Ministry of Agriculture and its subordinate institutions - Secretariats of Ministers for Special Assignments and their subordinate institutions - Constitution Protection Bureau (2) Other state institutions - Supreme Court - Central Election Commission - Financial and Capital Market Commission - Bank of Latvia - Prosecutor's Office and its supervised institutions - Chancellery of the Saeima and its subordinate institutions - Constitutional Court - State Chancellery and its subordinate institutions - State Audit Office - Chancellery of the State President - Ombudsman's Office - National Radio and Television Council - Other state institutions not subordinate to ministries (Other state institutions not subordinate to the ministries) Lithuania - Office of the President - Office of the Seimas - Institutions accountable to the Seimas [Parliament]:

- Lithuanian Science Council - Office of the Seimas Ombudsmen - State Control - Special Investigation Service - State Security Department - Competition Council - Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania - Securities Commission - Communications Regulatory Authority - National Health Council - Council for the Protection of Ethnic Culture - Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman - State Commission for Cultural Heritage - Office of the Ombudsman for Children's Rights Protection - State Price and Energy Control Commission - State Commission of the Lithuanian Language - Central Electoral Commission - Chief Commission of Official Ethics - Office of the Inspector of Journalist Ethics - Office of the Government - Institutions accountable to the Vyriausybė (Government):

- Weaponry Fund - Information Society Development Committee - Department of Physical Education and Sports - Lithuanian Archives Department - Tax Disputes Commission - Department of Statistics - Department of National Minorities and Emigration - State Tobacco and Alcohol Control Service - Public Procurement Service - Drug Control Department - State Nuclear Power Safety Inspectorate - State Data Protection Inspectorate - State Food and Veterinary Service - Chief Administrative Disputes Commission - Insurance Supervisory Commission - Lithuanian State Science and Studies Fund - Information Centre for the Return of Lithuanians to the Homeland - Constitutional Court - Bank of Lithuania - Ministry of Environment - Institutions under the Aplinkos ministerija (Ministry of Environment):

- General Forest Enterprise - Lithuanian Geological Survey - Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service - Lithuanian Standards Board - National Accreditation Bureau - State Metrology Service - State Protected Areas Service - State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspectorate - Ministry of Finance - Institutions under the Finansų ministerija (Ministry of Finance):

- Customs Department - State Document Technological Protection Service - State Tax Inspectorate - Ministry of Finance Training Centre - State Gaming Control Commission - Ministry of National Defence - Institutions under the Krańto apsaugos ministerija (Ministry of National Defence):

- Second Operational Services Department - Centralised Finance and Property Service - Military Conscription Administration Service - National Defence Archive - Crisis Management Centre - Mobilisation Department - Communication and Information Systems Service - Infrastructure Development Department - State Civil Resistance Training Centre - Lithuanian Armed Forces - Military units and services of the National Defence system - Ministry of Culture - Institutions under the Kultūros ministerija (Ministry of Culture):

- Cultural Heritage Department - State Language Inspectorate - Ministry of Social Security and Labour - Institutions under the Socialinės apsaugos ir darbo ministerija (Ministry of Social Security and Labour):

- Guarantee Fund Administration - State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service - Lithuanian Labour Exchange - Lithuanian Labour Market Training Service - Tripartite Council Secretariat - Social Services Supervision Department - Labour Inspectorate - State Social Insurance Fund Board - Disability and Working Capacity Assessment Service - Disputes Commission - Technical Assistance Centre for the Disabled - Department of Affairs for the Disabled - Ministry of Transport and Communications - Institutions under the Susisiekimo ministerija (Ministry of Transport and Communications):

- Lithuanian Road Administration - State Railway Inspectorate - State Road Transport Inspectorate - Border Checkpoint Directorate - Ministry of Health - Institutions under the Sveikatos apsaugos ministerija (Ministry of Health):

- State Health Care Accreditation Service - State Patient Fund - State Medical Audit Inspectorate - State Medicines Control Service - State Forensic Psychiatry and Narcology Service - State Public Health Supervision Service - Pharmacy Department - Extreme Health Situations Centre - Lithuanian Bioethics Committee - Radiation Protection Centre - Ministry of Education and Science - Institutions under the Ńvietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Ministry of Education and Science):

- National Examination Centre - Study Quality Assessment Centre - Ministry of Justice - Institutions under the Teisingumo ministerija (Ministry of Justice):

- Prison Department - National Consumer Rights Protection Council - European Law Department - Ministry of Economy - Institutions under the Ūkio ministerija (Ministry of Economy):

- Enterprise Bankruptcy Management Department - State Energy Inspectorate - State Non-Food Products Inspectorate - State Tourism Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Diplomatic representations and consular posts abroad and representations to international organisations - Ministry of the Interior - Institutions under the Vidaus reikalų ministerija (Ministry of the Interior):

- Personal Document Issuing Centre - Financial Crime Investigation Service - Residents' Register Service - Police Department - Fire Protection and Rescue Department - Property Management and Economy Department - Leadership Protection Department - State Border Guard Service - Civil Service Department - Informatics and Communications Department - Migration Department - Health Care Service - General Assistance Centre - Ministry of Agriculture - Institutions under the Ņemės ūkio ministerija (Ministry of Agriculture):

- National Paying Agency - National Land Service - State Plant Protection Service - State Livestock Breeding Supervision Service - State Seed and Grain Service - Fisheries Department - Courts (Courts):

- Supreme Court of Lithuania - Court of Appeal of Lithuania - Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania - regional courts - regional administrative courts - district courts - National Courts Administration - Prosecutor General's Office - Other Entities of the Public Administration (institucijos (institutions), įstaigos (establishments), tarnybos (agencies)) - Environmental Protection Agency - State Environmental Protection Inspectorate - Environmental Projects Management Agency - Forest Genetic Resources, Seeds and Seedlings Service - Forest Sanitary Protection Service - State Forest Management Service - National Public Health Research Centre - Lithuanian AIDS Centre - National Organ Transplantation Bureau - State Pathology Centre - State Mental Health Centre - Lithuanian Health Information Centre - Nursing Staff Development and Specialisation Centre - State Environmental Health Centre - Republican Nutrition Centre - Centre for Communicable Disease Prevention and Control - Trakai Public Health Supervision and Specialist Development Centre - Public Health Education Centre - Customs Criminal Service - Customs Information Systems Centre - Customs Laboratory - Customs Training Centre - State Patent Bureau - Lithuanian Forensic Science Centre - Central Mortgage Office - Lithuanian Metrology Inspectorate - Civil Aviation Administration - Lithuanian Maritime Safety Administration - Transport Investment Directorate - State Inland Waterway Navigation Inspectorate - Refugee Reception Centre Luxembourg - Ministry of State - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development - Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Tourism and Housing - Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research - Ministry of the Economy and Foreign Trade - Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training - Ministry of Equal Opportunities - Ministry of the Environment - Ministry of the Family and Integration - Ministry of Finance - Ministry of the Civil Service and Administrative Reform - Ministry of the Interior and Spatial Planning - Ministry of - Ministry of Health - Ministry of Social Security - Ministry of Transport - Ministry of Labour and Employment - Ministry of Public Works Hungary - Ministry of Health - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Ministry of Economy and Transport - Ministry of Defence - Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement - Ministry of Environment and Water - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Prime Minister's Office - Ministry of Education and Culture - Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development - Ministry of Finance - Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour - Central Services Directorate General Malta - Uffiċċju tal-Prim Ministru (Office of the Prime Minister) [Office of the Prime Minister] - Ministeru għall-Familja u Solidarjeta' Soċjali (Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity) [Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity] - Ministeru ta' l-Edukazzjoni Zghazagh u Impjieg (Ministry for Education Youth and Employment) [Ministry for Education, Youth and Employment] - Ministeru tal-Finanzi (Ministry of Finance) [Ministry of Finance] - Ministeru tar-Riżorsi u l-Infrastruttura (Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure) [Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure] - Ministeru tat-Turiżmu u Kultura (Ministry for Tourism and Culture) [Ministry of Tourism and Culture] - Ministeru tal-Ġustizzja u l-Intern (Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs) [Ministry of Justice and the Interior] - Ministeru għall-Affarijiet Rurali u l-Ambjent (Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment) [Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment] - Ministeru għal Għawdex (Ministry for Gozo) [Ministry for Gozo] - Ministeru tas-Saħħa, l-Anzjani u Kura fil-Kommunita' (Ministry of Health, the Elderly and Community Care) [Ministry of Health, the Elderly and Community Care] - Ministeru ta' l-Affarijiet Barranin (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) [Ministry of Foreign Affairs] - Ministeru għall-Investimenti, Industrija u Teknologija ta' Informazzjoni (Ministry for Investment, Industry and Information Technology) [Ministry for Investment, Industry and Information Technology] - Ministeru għall-Kompetittivà u Komunikazzjoni (Ministry for Competitiveness and Communications) [Ministry for Competitiveness and Communications] - Ministeru għall-Iżvilupp Urban u Toroq (Ministry for Urban Development and Roads) [Ministry for Urban Development and Roads] Netherlands - Ministry of General Affairs - Administrative Department - Bureau of the Scientific Council for Government Policy - Government Information Service - Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations - Administrative Department - Central Archive Selection Service (CAS) - General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) - Agency for Personal Records and Travel Documents (BPR) - Agency for National Police Services - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Directorate-General for Regional Policy and Consular Affairs (DGRC) - Directorate-General for Political Affairs (DGPZ) - Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS) - Directorate-General for European Cooperation (DGES) - Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) - Central services falling under S/PlvS (Support services within the General Secretariat and the Deputy General Secretariat) - Foreign Missions (each individually) - Ministry of Defence - (Ministry of Defence) - Administrative Department - Commando Diensten Centra (CDC) - Defence Telematics Organisation (DTO) - Central Directorate of the Defence Real Estate Service - The individual regional directorates of the Defence Real Estate Service - Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) - National Supply Company of the Defence Materiel Organisation - Logistics Centre of the Defence Materiel Organisation - Naval Establishment of the Defence Materiel Organisation - Defence Pipeline Organisation (DPO) - Ministry of Economic Affairs - Administrative Department - Central Planning Bureau (CPB) - SenterNovem - State Supervision of Mines (SodM) - Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) - Economic Information Service (EVD) - Telecom Agency - Professional and Innovative Procurement Expertise Centre, Network for Public Sector Contracting Authorities (PIANOo) - Directorate for Public Sector Procurement - Netherlands Patent Office - Consumer Authority - Ministry of Finance - Administrative Department - Tax and Customs Administration Automation Centre - Tax and Customs Administration - the individual Directorates of the Tax and Customs Administration (the various Tax and Customs Administration Divisions throughout the Netherlands) - Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (incl. Economic Control Service (ECD)) - Tax and Customs Administration Training - State Property Service - Ministry of Justice - Administrative Department - Correctional Institutions Service - Child Care and Protection Board - Central Fine Collection Bureau - Public Prosecution Service - Immigration and Naturalisation Service - Netherlands Forensic Institute - Return and Departure Service - Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality - Administrative Department - Regulation Service (DR) - Plant Protection Service (PD) - General Inspection Service (AID) - Rural Areas Service (DLG) - Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) - Ministry of Education, Culture and Science - Administrative Department - Inspectorate of Education - Inspectorate for Cultural Heritage - Central Funding Institutions - National Archives - Advisory Council for Science and Technology Policy - Education Council - Council for Culture - Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment - Administrative Department - Work and Income Inspectorate - SZW Agency - Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management - Administrative Department - Directorate-General for Transport and Aviation - Directorate-General for Passenger Transport - Directorate-General for Water - Central Services (Central Services) - Shared Services Organisation for Transport and Water Management - Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute KNMI - Rijkswaterstaat, Board - The individual regional Services of Rijkswaterstaat (Each individual regional service of the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) - The individual specialist services of Rijkswaterstaat (Each individual specialist service of the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) - Advisory Service for Geo-Information and ICT - Advisory Service for Traffic and Transport (AVV) - Construction Service - Corporate Service - Data ICT Service - Traffic and Shipping Service - Road and Hydraulic Engineering Service (DWW) - National Institute for Coastal and Marine Management (RIKZ) - National Institute for Integrated Freshwater Management and Wastewater Treatment (RIZA) - Water Service - Inspectorate for Transport and Water Management, Head Directorate - Port State Control - Directorate for Supervision Development Communication and Research (TCO) - Supervisor Management Unit Air - Supervisor Management Unit Water - Supervisor Management Unit Land - Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment - Administrative Department - Directorate-General for Housing, Neighbourhoods and Integration - Directorate-General for Spatial Policy - Directorate-General for the Environment - Government Buildings Service - VROM Inspectorate - Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport - Administrative Department - Health Protection, Food and Veterinary Affairs Inspectorate - Health Care Inspectorate - Youth Care and Youth Protection Inspectorate - National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) - Social and Cultural Planning Office - Agency for the Medicines Evaluation Board - Second Chamber of the States General - First Chamber of the States General - Council of State - Court of Audit - National Ombudsman - Chancellery of the Dutch Orders - Cabinet of the Queen - Council for the Judiciary and the Courts Austria - Federal Chancellery - Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs - Federal Ministry of Finance - Federal Ministry of Health, Family and Youth - Federal Ministry of the Interior - Federal Ministry of Justice - Federal Ministry of Defence - Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Environment and Water Management - Federal Ministry of Social Affairs and Consumer Protection - Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture - Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology - Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labour - Federal Ministry of Science and Research - Austrian Research and Testing Centre Arsenal GmbH - Federal Procurement GmbH - Federal Computing Centre GmbH Poland - Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland - Chancellery of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland - Chancellery of the Senate of the Republic of Poland - Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Supreme Court - Supreme Administrative Court - Voivodeship administrative courts - Common courts - district, regional and appellate - Constitutional Tribunal - Supreme Audit Office - Office of the Ombudsman for Civil Rights - Office of the Ombudsman for Children's Rights - Government Protection Bureau - National Security Bureau - Central Anti-Corruption Bureau - Ministry of Labour and Social Policy - Ministry of Finance - Ministry of Economy - Ministry of Regional Development - Ministry of Culture and National Heritage - Ministry of National Education - Ministry of National Defence - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Ministry of the State Treasury - Ministry of Justice - Ministry of Infrastructure - Ministry of Science and Higher Education - Ministry of the Environment - Ministry of the Interior and Administration - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Health - Ministry of Sport and Tourism - Office of the Committee for European Integration - Patent Office of the Republic of Poland - Energy Regulatory Office - Office for Veterans and Repressed Persons - Railway Transport Office - Office of Technical Inspection - Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products - Office for Repatriation and Foreigners - Public Procurement Office - Office of Competition and Consumer Protection - Civil Aviation Office - Office of Electronic Communications - State Mining Authority - Central Office of Measures - Central Office of Geodesy and Cartography - Central Office of Building Supervision - Central Statistical Office - National Broadcasting Council - Inspector General for Personal Data Protection - State Electoral Commission - National Labour Inspectorate - Government Legislation Centre - National Health Fund - Polish Academy of Sciences - Polish Centre for Accreditation - Polish Centre for Testing and Certification - Polish Tourism Organisation - Polish Committee for Standardisation - Social Insurance Institution - Financial Supervision Commission - Central Directorate of State Archives - Agricultural Social Insurance Fund - General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways - State Plant Protection and Seed Inspection Service - National Headquarters of the State Fire Service - National Headquarters of the Police - National Headquarters of the Border Guard - Inspection of Commercial Quality of Agrifood Products - Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection - Chief Inspectorate for Road Transport - Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate - Chief Sanitary Inspectorate - Chief Veterinary Inspectorate - Internal Security Agency - Foreign Intelligence Agency - Military Property Agency - Military Housing Agency - Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture - Agricultural Market Agency - Agricultural Property Agency - State Atomic Energy Agency - Polish Air Navigation Services Agency - State Agency for the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Problems - Material Reserves Agency - National Bank of Poland - National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management - State Fund for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled - Institute of National Remembrance - Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes Against the Polish Nation - Council for the Protection of Struggle and Martyrdom Sites - Customs Service of the Republic of Poland - State Forest Enterprise "Lasy Państwowe" - Polish Agency for Enterprise Development - Voivodeship offices - Independent Public Health Care Centres, if their founding body is a minister, a central government administration authority, or a voivode Portugal - Presidency of the Council of Ministers - Ministry of Finance and Public Administration - Ministry of National Defence - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Internal Administration - Ministry of Justice - Ministry of Economy and Innovation - Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries - Ministry of Education - Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education - Ministry of Culture - Ministry of Health - Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity - Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications - Ministry of the Environment, Spatial Planning and Regional Development - Presidency of the Republic - Constitutional Court - Court of Auditors - Ombudsman's Office Romania - Presidential Administration - Senate of Romania - Chamber of Deputies - High Court of Cassation and Justice - Constitutional Court - Legislative Council - Court of Auditors - Superior Council of the Magistracy - Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice - General Secretariat of the Government - Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Economy and Finance - Ministry of Justice - Ministry of Defence - Ministry of the Interior and Administrative Reform - Ministry of Labour, Family and Equal Opportunities - Ministry for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Trade, Tourism and Liberal Professions - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Ministry of Transport - Ministry of Development, Public Works and Housing - Ministry of Education, Research and Youth - Ministry of Public Health - Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs - Ministry of Communications and Information Technology - Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development - Romanian Intelligence Service - Foreign Intelligence Service - Protection and Guard Service - Special Telecommunications Service - National Audiovisual Council - Competition Council (CC) - National Anti-Corruption Directorate - General Inspectorate of Police - National Authority for the Regulation and Monitoring of Public Procurement - National Council for the Resolution of Disputes - National Authority for Regulating Community Public Utility Services (ANRSC) - National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority - National Authority for Consumer Protection - Romanian Naval Authority - Romanian Railway Authority - Romanian Road Authority - National Authority for the Protection of Children's Rights - National Authority for Persons with Disabilities - National Authority for Tourism - National Authority for Property Restitution - National Authority for Youth - National Authority for Scientific Research - National Authority for Regulation in Communications and Information Technology - National Authority for Information Society Services - Permanent Electoral Authority - Agency for Government Strategies - National Medicines Agency - National Agency for Sport - National Agency for Employment - National Energy Regulatory Agency - Romanian Agency for Energy Conservation - National Agency for Mineral Resources - Romanian Agency for Foreign Investment - National Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Cooperation - National Agency of Civil Servants - National Tax Administration Agency - Compensation Agency for Special Technology Acquisitions - National Anti-Doping Agency - Nuclear Agency - National Agency for Family Protection - National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Men and Women - National Environmental Protection Agency - National Anti-Drug Agency Slovenia - President of the Republic of Slovenia - National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia - National Council of the Republic of Slovenia - Human Rights Ombudsman - Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia - Court of Audit of the Republic of Slovenia - National Review Commission for Reviewing Public Procurement Award Procedures - Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts - Government Services - Ministry of Finance - Ministry of the Interior - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Defence - Ministry of Justice - Ministry of the Economy - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food - Ministry of Transport - Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning - Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs - Ministry of Health - Ministry of Public Administration - Ministry of Education and Sport - Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology - Ministry of Culture - Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia - higher courts - district courts - local courts - Supreme State Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Slovenia - district state prosecutor's offices - State Attorney's Office - Administrative Court of the Republic of Slovenia - Higher Labour and Social Court - labour courts - Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia - Customs Administration of the Republic of Slovenia - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Money Laundering Prevention - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for the Supervision of Games of Chance - Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Payments - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Budget Supervision - Police - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for the Interior - General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces - Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Defence - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Protection against Natural and Other Disasters - Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for the Enforcement of Criminal Sanctions - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for the Protection of Competition - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Consumer Protection - Market Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Intellectual Property - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Electronic Communications, Electronic Signatures and Postal Services - Inspectorate for Energy and Mining - Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural Markets and Rural Development - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Agriculture, Forestry and Food - Phytosanitary Administration of the Republic of Slovenia - Veterinary Administration of the Republic of Slovenia - Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Maritime Affairs - Directorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Roads - Transport Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia - Directorate for Managing Investments in Public Railway Infrastructure - Environment Agency of the Republic of Slovenia - Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia - Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Nuclear Safety - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for the Environment and Spatial Planning - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Labour - Health Inspectorate - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Chemicals - Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Radiation Protection - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Metrology - Higher Education Office - Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Youth - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Education and Sport - Archives of the Republic of Slovenia - Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Culture and Media - Office of the President of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia - General Secretariat of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia - Government Legislative Service - Government European Affairs Service - Government Service for Local Self-Government and Regional Policy - Government Communication Office - Office for Equal Opportunities - Office for Religious Communities - Office for Nationalities - Office for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development - Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia - Slovenian Intelligence and Security Agency - Protocol of the Republic of Slovenia - Office for the Protection of Classified Information - Office for Slovenes Abroad - Government Service of the Republic of Slovenia for Development - Information Commissioner - State Election Commission Slovakia Ministries and other central government authorities indicated as such in Act No. 575/2001 Coll. on the structure of the activities of the Government and the central state administration authorities, as amended:

- Office of the President of the Slovak Republic - National Council of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Transport, Posts and Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic - Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic - Government Office of the Slovak Republic - Antimonopoly Office of the Slovak Republic - Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic - Office of Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre of the Slovak Republic - Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic - Office for Standardization, Metrology and Testing of the Slovak Republic - Public Procurement Office - Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic - Administration of State Material Reserves of the Slovak Republic - National Security Authority - Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic - Supreme Court of the Slovak Republic - General Prosecutor's Office of the Slovak Republic - Supreme Audit Office of the Slovak Republic - Telecommunications Office of the Slovak Republic - Financial Market Authority - Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic - Office of the Public Defender of Rights Finland - Office of the Chancellor of Justice – Justitiekanslersämbetet - Ministry of Transport and Communications – Kommunikationsministeriet - Vehicle Administration Centre AKE – Fordonsförvaltningscentralen AKE - Civil Aviation Administration – Luftfartsförvaltningen - Finnish Meteorological Institute – Meteorologiska institutet - Finnish Maritime Administration – Sjöfartsverket - Institute of Marine Research – Havsforskningsinstitutet - Finnish Rail Administration RHK – Banförvaltningscentralen RHK - Finnish Railway Agency – Järnvägsverket - Finnish Road Administration – Vägförvaltningen - Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority – Kommunikationsverket - Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry – Jord- Och Skogsbruksministeriet - Finnish Food Safety Authority – Livsmedelssäkerhetsverket - National Land Survey of Finland – Lantmäteriverket - Finnish Rural Agency – Landsbygdsverket - Ministry of Justice – Justitieministeriet - Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman – Dataombudsmannens byrå - Courts – domstolar - Supreme Court – Högsta domstolen - Supreme Administrative Court – Högsta förvaltningsdomstolen - Courts of Appeal – hovrätter - District Courts – tingsrätter - Administrative Courts – förvaltningsdomstolar - Market Court – Marknadsdomstolen - Labour Court – Arbetsdomstolen - Insurance Court – Försäkringsdomstolen - Consumer Disputes Board – Konsumenttvistenämnden - Prison Administration – Fångvårdsväsendet - HEUNI – European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, affiliated with the United Nations – HEUNI – Europeiska institutet för kriminalpolitik, verksamt i anslutning till Förenta Nationerna - Office of the Bankruptcy Ombudsman – Konkursombudsmannens byrå - Consumer Disputes Board – Konsumenttvistenämnden - Justice Administration Service Centre – Justitieförvaltningens servicecentral - Justice Administration Data Technology Centre – Justitieförvaltningens datateknikcentral - National Research Institute of Legal Policy (Optula) – Rättspolitiska forskningsinstitutet - Legal Register Centre – Rättsregistercentralen - Safety Investigation Authority – Centralen för undersökning av olyckor - Criminal Sanctions Agency – Brottspåföljdsverket - Training Centre of the Criminal Sanctions Area – Brottspåföljdsområdets utbildningscentral - National Council for Crime Prevention – Rådet för brottsförebyggande - Sámi Parliament – Sametinget - Office of the Prosecutor General – Riksåklagarämbetet - Prison Administration – Fångvårdsväsendet - Ministry of Education – Undervisningsministeriet - Finnish National Board of Education – Utbildningsstyrelsen - Finnish Board of Film Classification – Statens filmgranskningsbyrå - Ministry of Defence – Försvarsministeriet - Finnish Defence Forces – Försvarsmakten - Ministry of the Interior – Inrikesministeriet - Population Register Centre – Befolkningsregistercentralen - National Bureau of Investigation – Centralkriminalpolisen - Traffic Police – Rörliga polisen - Frontier Guard – Gränsbevakningsväsendet - Provincial State Offices – Länstyrelserna - Finnish Security Intelligence Service – Skyddspolisen - Police University College – Polisyrkeshögskolan - Police Technical Centre – Polisens teknikcentral - Police Data Centre – Polisens datacentral - Helsinki District Police Department – Polisinrättningen i Helsingfors - Emergency Services College – Räddningsverket - Emergency Response Centre Administration – Nödcentralsverket - Finnish Immigration Service – Migrationsverket - Interior Administration Service Centre – Inrikesförvaltningens servicecentral - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health – Social- Och Hälsovårdsministeriet - Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board – Besvärsnämnden för utkomstskyddsärenden - Social Security Appeal Board – Besvärsnämnden för socialtrygghet - National Agency for Medicines – Läkemedelsverket - National Authority for Medicolegal Affairs – Rättsskyddscentralen för hälsovården - Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority – Strålsäkerhetscentralen - National Public Health Institute – Folkhälsoinstitutet - Development Centre for Pharmaceutical Treatment ROHTO – Utvecklingscentralen för läkemedelsbehandling - National Product Control Agency for Welfare and Health – Social- och hälsovårdens produkttillsynscentral - National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health Stakes – Forsknings- och utvecklingscentralen för social- och hälsovården Stakes - Insurance Supervisory Authority – Försäkringsinspektionen - Ministry of Employment and the Economy – Arbets- Och Näringsministeriet - Finnish Consumer Agency – Konsumentverket - Finnish Competition Authority – Konkurrensverket - National Board of Patents and Registration – Patent- och registerstyrelsen - Office of the National Conciliator – Riksförlikningsmännens byrå - State Reception Centres for Asylum Seekers – Statliga förläggningar för asylsökande - Energy Market Authority – Energimarknadsverket - Geological Survey of Finland – Geologiska forskningscentralen - National Emergency Supply Agency – Försörjningsberedskapscentralen - National Consumer Research Centre – Konsumentforskningscentralen - Finnish Tourist Board (MEK) – Centralen för turistfrämjande - Centre for Metrology and Accreditation (MIKES) – Mätteknikcentralen - Tekes – Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation – Tekes – utvecklingscentralen för teknologi och innovationer - Safety Technology Authority (TUKES) – Säkerhetsteknikcentralen - Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) – Statens tekniska forskningscentral - National Discrimination Tribunal – Nationella diskrimineringsnämnden - Labour Council – Arbetsrådet - Office of the Ombudsman for Minorities – Minoritetsombudsmannens byrå - Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Utrikesministeriet - Prime Minister's Office – Statsrådets Kansli - Ministry of Finance – Finansministeriet - State Treasury – Statskontoret - Tax Administration – Skatteförvaltningen - Finnish Customs – Tullverket - Statistics Finland – Statistikcentralen - Government Institute for Economic Research – Statens ekonomiska forskningscentral - Ministry of the Environment – Miljöministeriet - Finnish Environment Institute – Finlands miljöcentral - Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland – Finansierings- och utvecklingscentralen för boendet - National Audit Office – Statens Revisionsverk Sweden A - Affärsverket svenska kraftnät - Akademien för de fria konsterna - Alkohol- och läkemedelssortiments-nämnden - Allmänna pensionsfonden - Allmänna reklamationsnämnden - Ambassader - Ansvarsnämnd, statens - Arbetsdomstolen - Arbetsförmedlingen - Arbetsgivarverk, statens - Arbetslivsinstitutet - Arbetsmiljöverket - Arkitekturmuseet - Arrendenämnder - Arvsfondsdelegationen B - Banverket - Barnombudsmannen - Beredning för utvärdering av medicinsk metodik, statens - Bergsstaten - Biografbyrå, statens - Biografiskt lexikon, svenskt - Birgittaskolan - Blekinge tekniska högskola - Bokföringsnämnden - Bolagsverket - Bostadsnämnd, statens - Bostadskreditnämnd, statens - Boverket - Brottsförebyggande rådet - Brottsoffermyndigheten C - Centrala studiestödsnämnden D - Danshögskolan - Datainspektionen - Departementen - Domstolsverket - Dramatiska institutet E - Ekeskolan - Ekobrottsmyndigheten - Ekonomistyrningsverket - Ekonomiska rådet - Elsäkerhetsverket - Energimarknadsinspektionen - Energimyndighet, statens - EU/FoU-rådet - Exportkreditnämnden - Exportråd, Sveriges F - Fastighetsmäklarnämnden - Fastighetsverk, statens - Fideikommissnämnden - Finansinspektionen - Finanspolitiska rådet - Finsk-svenska gränsälvskommissionen - Fiskeriverket - Flygmedicincentrum - Folkhälsoinstitut, statens - Fonden för fukt- och mögelskador - Forskningsrådet för miljö, areella näringar och samhällsbyggande, Formas - Folke Bernadotte Akademin - Forskarskattenämnden - Forskningsrådet för arbetsliv och socialvetenskap - Fortifikationsverket - Forum för levande historia - Försvarets materielverk - Försvarets radioanstalt - Försvarets underrättelsenämnd - Försvarshistoriska museer, statens - Försvarshögskolan - Försvarsmakten - Försäkringskassan G - Gentekniknämnden - Geologiska undersökning - Geotekniska institut, statens - Giftinformationscentralen - Glesbygdsverket - Grafiska institutet och institutet för högre kommunikation- och reklamutbildning - Granskningsnämnden för radio och TV - Granskningsnämnden för försvarsuppfinningar - Gymnastik- och Idrottshögskolan - Göteborgs universitet H - Handelsflottans kultur- och fritidsråd - Handelsflottans pensionsanstalt - Handelssekreterare - Handelskamrar, auktoriserade - Handikappombudsmannen - Handikappråd, statens - Harpsundsnämnden - Haverikommission, statens - Historiska museer, statens - Hjälpmedelsinstitutet - Hovrätterna - Hyresnämnder - Häktena - Hälso- och sjukvårdens ansvarsnämnd - Högskolan Dalarna - Högskolan i Borås - Högskolan i Gävle - Högskolan i Halmstad - Högskolan i Kalmar - Högskolan i Karlskrona/Ronneby - Högskolan i Kristianstad - Högskolan i Skövde - Högskolan i Trollhättan/Uddevalla - Högskolan på Gotland - Högskolans avskiljandenämnd - Högskoleverket - Högsta domstolen I - ILO kommittén - Inspektionen för arbetslöshetsförsäkringen - Inspektionen för strategiska produkter - Institut för kommunikationsanalys, statens - Institut för psykosocial medicin, statens - Institut för särskilt utbildningsstöd, statens - Institutet för arbetsmarknadspolitisk utvärdering - Institutet för rymdfysik - Institutet för tillväxtpolitiska studier - Institutionsstyrelse, statens - Insättningsgarantinämnden - Integrationsverket - Internationella programkontoret för utbildningsområdet J - Jordbruksverk, statens - Justitiekanslern - Jämställdhetsombudsmannen - Jämställdhetsnämnden - Järnvägar, statens - Järnvägsstyrelsen K - Kammarkollegiet - Kammarrätterna - Karlstads universitet - Karolinska Institutet - Kemikalieinspektionen - Kommerskollegium - Konjunkturinstitutet - Konkurrensverket - Konstfack - Konsthögskolan - Konstnärsnämnden - Konstråd, statens - Konsulat - Konsumentverket - Krigsvetenskapsakademin - Krigsförsäkringsnämnden - Kriminaltekniska laboratorium, statens - Kriminalvården - Krisberedskapsmyndigheten - Kristinaskolan - Kronofogdemyndigheten - Kulturråd, statens - Kungl. Biblioteket - Kungl. Konsthögskolan - Kungl. Musikhögskolan i Stockholm - Kungl. Tekniska högskolan - Kungl. Vitterhets-, historie- och antikvitetsakademien - Kungl Vetenskapsakademin - Kustbevakningen - Kvalitets- och kompetensråd, statens - Kärnavfallsfondens styrelse L - Lagrådet - Lantbruksuniversitet, Sveriges - Lantmäteriverket - Linköpings universitet - Livrustkammaren, Skoklosters slott och Hallwylska museet - Livsmedelsverk, statens - Livsmedelsekonomiska institutet - Ljud- och bildarkiv, statens - Lokala säkerhetsnämnderna vid kärnkraftverk - Lotteriinspektionen - Luftfartsverket - Luftfartsstyrelsen - Luleå tekniska universitet - Lunds universitet - Läkemedelsverket - Läkemedelsförmånsnämnden - Länsrätterna - Länsstyrelserna - Lärarhögskolan i Stockholm M - Malmö högskola - Manillaskolan - Maritima muséer, statens - Marknadsdomstolen - Medlingsinstitutet - Meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut, Sveriges - Migrationsverket - Militärhögskolor - Mittuniversitetet - Moderna museet - Museer för världskultur, statens - Musikaliska Akademien - Musiksamlingar, statens - Myndigheten för handikappolitisk samordning - Myndigheten för internationella adoptionsfrågor - Myndigheten för skolutveckling - Myndigheten för kvalificerad yrkesutbildning - Myndigheten för nätverk och samarbete inom högre utbildning - Myndigheten för Sveriges nätuniversitet - Myndigheten för utländska investeringar i Sverige - Mälardalens högskola N - Nationalmuseum - Nationellt centrum för flexibelt lärande - Naturhistoriska riksmuseet - Naturvårdsverket - Nordiska Afrikainstitutet - Notarienämnden - Nämnd för arbetstagares uppfinningar, statens - Nämnden för statligt stöd till trossamfund - Nämnden för styrelserepresentationsfrågor - Nämnden mot diskriminering - Nämnden för elektronisk förvaltning - Nämnden för RH anpassad utbildning - Nämnden för hemslöjdsfrågor O - Oljekrisnämnden - Ombudsmannen mot diskriminering på grund av sexuell läggning - Ombudsmannen mot etnisk diskriminering - Operahögskolan i Stockholm P - Patent- och registreringsverket - Patentbesvärsrätten - Pensionsverk, statens - Personregisternämnd statens, SPAR-nämnden - Pliktverk, Totalförsvarets - Polarforskningssekretariatet - Post- och telestyrelsen - Premiepensionsmyndigheten - Presstödsnämnden R - Radio- och TV-verket - Rederinämnden - Regeringskansliet - Regeringsrätten - Resegarantinämnden - Registernämnden - Revisorsnämnden - Riksantikvarieämbetet - Riksarkivet - Riksbanken - Riksdagsförvaltningen - Riksdagens ombudsmän - Riksdagens revisorer - Riksgäldskontoret - Rikshemvärnsrådet - Rikspolisstyrelsen - Riksrevisionen - Rikstrafiken - Riksutställningar, Stiftelsen - Riksvärderingsnämnden - Rymdstyrelsen - Rådet för Europeiska socialfonden i Sverige - Räddningsverk, statens - Rättshjälpsmyndigheten - Rättshjälpsnämnden - Rättsmedicinalverket S - Samarbetsnämnden för statsbidrag till trossamfund - Sameskolstyrelsen och sameskolor - Sametinget - SIS, Standardiseringen i Sverige - Sjöfartsverket - Skatterättsnämnden - Skatteverket - Skaderegleringsnämnd, statens - Skiljenämnden i vissa trygghetsfrågor - Skogsstyrelsen - Skogsvårdsstyrelserna - Skogs och lantbruksakademien - Skolverk, statens - Skolväsendets överklagandenämnd - Smittskyddsinstitutet - Socialstyrelsen - Specialpedagogiska institutet - Specialskolemyndigheten - Språk- och folkminnesinstitutet - Sprängämnesinspektionen - Statistiska centralbyrån - Statskontoret - Stockholms universitet - Stockholms internationella miljöinstitut - Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten - Styrelsen för ackreditering och teknisk kontroll - Styrelsen för internationellt utvecklingssamarbete, SIDA - Styrelsen för Samefonden - Styrelsen för psykologiskt försvar - Stängselnämnden - Svenska institutet - Svenska institutet för europapolitiska studier - Svenska ESF rådet - Svenska Unescorådet - Svenska FAO kommittén - Svenska Språknämnden - Svenska Skeppshypotekskassan - Svenska institutet i Alexandria - Sveriges författarfond - Säkerhetspolisen - Säkerhets- och integritetsskyddsnämnden - Södertörns högskola T - Taltidningsnämnden - Talboks- och punktskriftsbiblioteket - Teaterhögskolan i Stockholm - Tingsrätterna - Tjänstepensions och grupplivnämnd, statens - Tjänsteförslagsnämnden för domstolsväsendet - Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut - Totalförsvarets pliktverk - Tullverket - Turistdelegationen U - Umeå universitet - Ungdomsstyrelsen - Uppsala universitet - Utlandslönenämnd, statens - Utlänningsnämnden - Utrikesförvaltningens antagningsnämnd - Utrikesnämnden - Utsädeskontroll, statens V - Valideringsdelegationen - Valmyndigheten - Vatten- och avloppsnämnd, statens - Vattenöverdomstolen - Verket för förvaltningsutveckling - Verket för högskoleservice - Verket för innovationssystem (VINNOVA) - Verket för näringslivsutveckling (NUTEK) - Vetenskapsrådet - Veterinärmedicinska anstalt, statens - Veterinära ansvarsnämnden - Väg- och transportforskningsinstitut, statens - Vägverket - Vänerskolan - Växjö universitet - Växtsortnämnd, statens Å - Åklagarmyndigheten - Åsbackaskolan Ö - Örebro universitet - Örlogsmannasällskapet - Östervångsskolan - Överbefälhavaren - Överklagandenämnden för högskolan - Överklagandenämnden för nämndemanna-uppdrag - Överklagandenämnden för studiestöd - Överklagandenämnden för totalförsvaret United Kingdom - Cabinet Office - Office of the Parliamentary Counsel - Central Office of Information - Charity Commission - Crown Estate Commissioners (Vote expenditure only) - Crown Prosecution Service - Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - Competition Commission - Gas and Electricity Consumers' Council - Office of Manpower Economics - Department for Children, Schools and Families - Department of Communities and Local Government - Rent Assessment Panels - Department for Culture, Media and Sport - British Library - British Museum - Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment - The Gambling Commission - Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (English Heritage) - Imperial War Museum - Museums, Libraries and Archives Council - National Gallery - National Maritime Museum - National Portrait Gallery - Natural History Museum - Science Museum - Tate Gallery - Victoria and Albert Museum - Wallace Collection - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Agricultural Dwelling House Advisory Committees - Agricultural Land Tribunals - Agricultural Wages Board and Committees - Cattle Breeding Centre - Countryside Agency - Plant Variety Rights Office - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution - Department of Health - Dental Practice Board - National Health Service Strategic Health Authorities - NHS Trusts - Prescription Pricing Authority - Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills - Higher Education Funding Council for England - National Weights and Measures Laboratory - Patent Office - Department for International Development - Department of the Procurator General and Treasury Solicitor - Legal Secretariat to the Law Officers - Department for Transport - Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Work and Pensions - Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board - Independent Tribunal Service - Medical Boards and Examining Medical Officers (War Pensions) - Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority - Regional Medical Service - Social Security Advisory Committee - Export Credits Guarantee Department - Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Wilton Park Conference Centre - Government Actuary's Department - Government Communications Headquarters - Home Office - HM Inspectorate of Constabulary - House of Commons - House of Lords - Ministry of Defence - Defence Equipment & Support - Meteorological Office - Ministry of Justice - Boundary Commission for England - Combined Tax Tribunal - Council on Tribunals - Court of Appeal - Criminal - Employment Appeals Tribunal - Employment Tribunals - HMCS Regions, Crown, County and Combined Courts (England and Wales) - Immigration Appellate Authorities - Immigration Adjudicators - Immigration Appeals Tribunal - Lands Tribunal - Law Commission - Legal Aid Fund (England and Wales) - Office of the Social Security Commissioners - Parole Board and Local Review Committees - Pensions Appeal Tribunals - Public Trust Office - Supreme Court Group (England and Wales) - Transport Tribunal - The National Archives - National Audit Office - National Savings and Investments - National School of Government - Northern Ireland Assembly Commission - Northern Ireland Court Service - Coroners Courts - County Courts - Court of Appeal and High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland - Crown Court - Enforcement of Judgements Office - Legal Aid Fund - Magistrates' Courts - Pensions Appeals Tribunals - Northern Ireland, Department for Employment and Learning - Northern Ireland, Department for Regional Development - Northern Ireland, Department for Social Development - Northern Ireland, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - Northern Ireland, Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure - Northern Ireland, Department of Education - Northern Ireland, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment - Northern Ireland, Department of the Environment - Northern Ireland, Department of Finance and Personnel - Northern Ireland, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety - Northern Ireland, Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister - Northern Ireland Office - Crown Solicitor's Office - Department of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland - Forensic Science Laboratory of Northern Ireland - Office of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland - Police Service of Northern Ireland - Probation Board for Northern Ireland - State Pathologist Service - Office of Fair Trading - Office for National Statistics - National Health Service Central Register - Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and Health Service Commissioners - Paymaster General's Office - Postal Business of the Post Office - Privy Council Office - Public Record Office - HM Revenue and Customs - The Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office - Royal Hospital, Chelsea - Royal Mint - Rural Payments Agency - Scotland, Auditor-General - Scotland, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service - Scotland, General Register Office - Scotland, Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer - Scotland, Registers of Scotland - The Scotland Office - The Scottish Ministers - Architecture and Design Scotland - Crofters Commission - Deer Commission for Scotland - Lands Tribunal for Scotland - National Galleries of Scotland - National Library of Scotland - National Museums of Scotland - Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh - Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland - Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council - Scottish Law Commission - Community Health Partnerships - Special Health Boards - Health Boards - The Office of the Accountant of Court - High Court of Justiciary - Court of Session - HM Inspectorate of Constabulary - Parole Board for Scotland - Pensions Appeal Tribunals - Scottish Land Court - Sheriff Courts - Scottish Police Services Authority - Office of the Social Security Commissioners - The Private Rented Housing Panel and Private Rented Housing Committees - Keeper of the Records of Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Body Corporate - HM Treasury - Office of Government Commerce - United Kingdom Debt Management Office - The Wales Office (Office of the Secretary of State for Wales) - The Welsh Ministers - Higher Education Funding Council for Wales - Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales - The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales - Valuation Tribunals (Wales) - Welsh National Health Service Trusts and Local Health Boards - Welsh Rent Assessment Panels LIST OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT PROCURED BY THE MINISTRIES OF DEFENCE AND AGENCIES FOR DEFENCE OR SECURITY ACTIVITIES IN BELGIUM, BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, GERMANY, ESTONIA, GREECE, SPAIN, FRANCE, IRELAND, ITALY, CYPRUS, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, HUNGARY, MALTA, THE NETHERLANDS, AUSTRIA, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVENIA, SLOVAKIA, FINLAND, SWEDEN AND THE UNITED KINGDOM COVERED BY THIS TITLE

except for:

ex 27.10: special motor fuels Chapter 28: Inorganic chemical products; inorganic or organic products of precious metals, of radioactive elements, of metals of the rare earths or precious metals except for:

ex 28.09: explosives ex 28.13: explosives ex 28.14: tear gas ex 28.28: explosives ex 28.32: explosives ex 28.39: explosives ex 28.50: toxic products ex 28.51: toxic products ex 28.54: explosives

except for:

ex 29.03: explosives ex 29.04: explosives ex 29.07: explosives ex 29.08: explosives ex 29.11: explosives ex 29.12: explosives ex 29.13: toxic products ex 29.14: toxic products ex 29.15: toxic products 29.21: toxic products ex 29.22: toxic products ex 29.23: toxic products ex 29.26: explosives ex 29.27: toxic products ex 29.29: explosives

Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, pigments and other coloring matter, paints and varnishes, mastics, inks

Chapter 34: Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, cleaning products, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes and waxes for dentistry;

except for:

ex 38.19: toxic products

except for:

ex 39.03: explosives

except for:

ex 40.11: bulletproof tires

Chapter 42: Manufactures of leather; saddlery or harness articles, travel goods, handbags and similar containers, manufactures of gut (other than silkworm gut)

Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, photographs and other products of the publishing industry, manuscripts, printed matter and plans

Chapter 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, rolled precious metals and manufactures of these materials; imitation jewelry; coins

Chapter 82: Tools and implements, cutlery articles and table cutlery, of base metals, parts of these articles, of base metals except for:

ex 82.05: tools ex 82.07: tools, parts

except for:

ex 84.06: motors ex 84.08: other motors ex 84.45: machinery ex 84.53: automatic data processing machines ex 84.55: parts of motors under heading No. 84.53 ex 84.59: nuclear reactors

except for:

ex 85.13: telecommunications equipment ex 85.15: transmission apparatus Chapter 86: Railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock and parts thereof, railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings, signaling equipment of all kinds (non-electric), except for:

ex 86.02: armored electric locomotives ex 86.03: other armored locomotives ex 86.05: armored wagons ex 86.06: repair wagons ex 86.07: wagons

except for:

ex 87.08: tanks and other armored vehicles ex 87.01: tractors ex 87.02: similar vehicles ex 87.03: repair trucks ex 87.09: motorcycles ex 87.14: trailers

except for:

ex 89.01 A: warships Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical and surgical instruments and apparatus, and parts thereof except for:

ex 90.05: binoculars ex 90.13: miscellaneous instruments, lasers ex 90.14: rangefinders ex 90.28: electrical and electronic measuring instruments ex 90.11: microscopes ex 90.17: medical instruments ex 90.18: mechanotherapy apparatus ex 90.19: orthopedic articles ex 90.20: X-ray apparatus

Chapter 92: Musical instruments, sound recorders or reproducers, television image and sound recorders, parts and accessories of these articles Chapter 94: Furniture; medical-surgical furniture; bedding and similar articles; lighting apparatus not expressed or included elsewhere except for:

ex 94.01 A: aircraft seats

SUB-CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WHICH CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE V OF PART IV OF THIS AGREEMENT A. LIST OF COSTA RICA The title applies to sub-central government entities that contract in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the contract value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Threshold: 355,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 355,000 SDR Construction services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR List of entities 1. Municipalidad de Abangares 2. Municipalidad de Acosta 3. Municipalidad de Aguirre 4. Municipalidad de Alajuela 5. Municipalidad de Alajuelita 6. Municipalidad de Alfaro Ruiz 7. Municipalidad de Alvarado 8. Municipalidad de Aserrí 9. Municipalidad de Atenas 10. Municipalidad de Bagaces 11. Municipalidad de Barba 12. Municipalidad de Belén 13. Municipalidad de Buenos Aires 14. Municipalidad de Cañas 15. Municipalidad de Carrillo 16. Municipalidad de Cartago 17. Municipalidad de Corredores 18. Municipalidad de Coto Brus 19. Municipalidad de Curridabat 20. Municipalidad de Desamparados 21. Municipalidad de Dota 22. Municipalidad de El Guarco 23. Municipalidad de Escazú 24. Municipalidad de Esparza 25. Municipalidad de Flores 26. Municipalidad de Garabito 27. Municipalidad de Goicoechea 28. Municipalidad de Golfito 29. Municipalidad de Grecia 30. Municipalidad de Guácimo 31. Municipalidad de Guatuso 32. Municipalidad de Heredia 33. Municipalidad de Hojancha 34. Municipalidad de Jiménez 35. Municipalidad de La Cruz 36. Municipalidad de La Unión 37. Municipalidad de León Cortés 38. Municipalidad de Liberia 39. Municipalidad de Limón 40. Municipalidad de Los Chiles 41. Municipalidad de Matina 42. Municipalidad de Montes de Oca 43. Municipalidad de Montes de Oro 44. Municipalidad de Mora 45. Municipalidad de Moravia 46. Municipalidad de Nandayure 47. Municipalidad de Naranjo 48. Municipalidad de Nicoya 49. Municipalidad de Oreamuno 50. Municipalidad de Orotina 51. Municipalidad de Osa 52. Municipalidad de Palmares 53. Municipalidad de Paraíso 54. Municipalidad de Parrita 55. Municipalidad de Pérez Zeledón 56. Municipalidad de Poás 57. Municipalidad de Pococí 58. Municipalidad de Puntarenas 59. Municipalidad de Puriscal 60. Municipalidad de San Carlos 61. Municipalidad de San Isidro 62. Municipalidad de San José 63. Municipalidad de San Mateo 64. Municipalidad de San Pablo 65. Municipalidad de San Rafael 66. Municipalidad de San Ramón 67. Municipalidad de Santa Ana 68. Municipalidad de Santa Bárbara 69. Municipalidad de Santa Cruz 70. Municipalidad de Santo Domingo 71. Municipalidad de Sarapiquí 72. Municipalidad de Siquirres 73. Municipalidad de Talamanca 74. Municipalidad de Tarrazú 75. Municipalidad de Tibás 76. Municipalidad de Tilarán 77. Municipalidad de Turrialba 78. Municipalidad de Turrúbares 79. Municipalidad de Upala 80. Municipalidad de Valverde Vega 81. Municipalidad de Vásquez de Coronado B. LIST OF EL SALVADOR The title applies to sub-central government entities that contract in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the contract value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 355,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 482,800 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 355,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 482,800 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 5,000,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 5,950,000 SDR.

List of entities 1. Municipalidad de Santiago Texacuangos 2. Municipalidad de Sesori 3. Municipalidad de Nueva Guadalupe 4. Municipalidad de Ciudad Arce 5. Municipalidad de Santa Elena 6. Municipalidad de San Agustín 7. Municipalidad de Estanzuelas 8. Municipalidad de Mercedes Umaña 9. Municipalidad de Alegría 10. Municipalidad de Nueva Granada 11. Municipalidad de San Julián 12. Municipalidad de San Alejo 13. Municipalidad de Conchagua 14. Municipalidad de Bolívar 15. Municipalidad de San Rafael Obrajuelo 16. Municipalidad de Tejutla 17. Municipalidad de La Reina 18. Municipalidad de Mejicanos 19. Municipalidad de Ilopango 20. Municipalidad de Santa Ana 21. Municipalidad de Santa Tecla 22. Municipalidad de Sonsonate 23. Municipalidad de Acajutla 24. Municipalidad de La Unión 25. Municipalidad de San Salvador C. LIST OF GUATEMALA 1. The title applies to sub-central government entities that contract in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the contract value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 355,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force, 490,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 355,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force, 490,000 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 5,000,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following the entry into force, 6,000,000 SDR.

2. The title only applies to the entities indicated in this list.

List of entities Municipalities Department of Guatemala 1. Fraijanes 2. San Juan Sacatepéquez 3. San Pedro Sacatepéquez 4. San Raymundo 5. San Pedro Ayampuc 6. Chinautla 7. Santa Catarina Pinula 8. Guatemala 9. Mixco 10. Villa Nueva The title does not apply to procurement of construction services by entities of the Department of Guatemala.

Municipalities Department of Quetzaltenango 11. Quetzaltenango 12. Coatepeque Municipalities Department of Escuintla 13. Chiquimulilla 14. Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa 15. Escuintla 16. Puerto de San José Municipalities Department of Zacapa 17. Zacapa 18. Río Hondo 19. Teculután Municipalities Department of Chiquimula 20. Chiquimula Municipalities Department of El Quiché 21. Santa Cruz del Quiché Municipalities Department of El Petén 22. Flores 23. San Benito Municipalities Department of El Progreso 24. Guastatoya Municipalities Department of Izabal 25. Puerto Barrios Municipalities Department of Huehuetenango 26. Huehuetenango Municipalities Department of Jalapa 27. Jalapa Municipalities Department of Jutiapa 28. Jutiapa Municipalities Department of Alta Verapaz 29. Cobán Municipalities Department of Baja Verapaz 30. Salamá D. LIST OF HONDURAS The title applies to sub-central government entities that contract in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the contract value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 490,000 SDR for the second and third year following the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 355,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 490,000 SDR for the second and third year following the date of entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 355,000 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 6,000,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 5,000,000 SDR.

The title only applies to the entities indicated in this list.

List of entities 1. Municipalidad de La Ceiba, Atlántida 2. Municipalidad de El Porvenir, Atlántida 3. Municipalidad de Esparta, Atlántida 4. Municipalidad de Jutiapa, Atlántida 5. Municipalidad de La Masica, Atlántida 6. Municipalidad de San Francisco, Atlántida 7. Municipalidad de Tela, Atlántida 8. Municipalidad de Arizona, Atlántida 9. Municipalidad de Balfate, Colón 10. Municipalidad de Iriona, Colón 11. Municipalidad de Limón, Colón 12. Municipalidad de Sabá, Colón 13. Municipalidad de Santa Fe, Colón 14. Municipalidad de Santa Rosa de Aguán, Colón 15. Municipalidad de Sonaguera, Colón 16. Municipalidad de Tocoa, Colón 17. Municipalidad de Bonito Oriental, Colón 18. Municipalidad de Comayagua, Comayagua 19. Municipalidad de Ajuterique, Comayagua 20. Municipalidad de El Rosario, Comayagua 21. Municipalidad de Esquías, Comayagua 22. Municipalidad de Humuya, Comayagua 23. Municipalidad de La Libertad, Comayagua 24. Municipalidad de Lamaní, Comayagua 25. Municipalidad de Lejamaní, Comayagua 26. Municipalidad de La Trinidad, Comayagua 27. Municipalidad de Meámbar, Comayagua 28. Municipalidad de Minas de Oro, Comayagua 29. Municipalidad de Ojo de Agua, Comayagua 30. Municipalidad de San Jerónimo, Comayagua 31. Municipalidad de San José de Comayagua, Comayagua 32. Municipalidad de San José del Potrero, Comayagua 33. Municipalidad de San Luis, Comayagua 34. Municipalidad de San Sebastián, Comayagua 35. Municipalidad de Siguatepeque, Comayagua 36. Municipalidad de Villa de San Antonio, Comayagua 37. Municipalidad de Las Lajas, Comayagua 38. Municipalidad de Taulabé, Comayagua 39. Municipalidad de Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán 40. Municipalidad de Cabañas, Copán 41. Municipalidad de Concepción, Copán 42. Municipalidad de Corquín, Copán 43. Municipalidad de Cucuyagua, Copán 44. Municipalidad de Dolores, Copán 45. Municipalidad de Dulce Nombre, Copán 46. Municipalidad de El Paraíso, Copán 47. Municipalidad de Florida, Copán 48. Municipalidad de La Jigua, Copán 49. Municipalidad de La Unión, Copán 50. Municipalidad de Nueva Arcadia ( La Entrada), Copán 51. Municipalidad de San Agustín, Copán 52. Municipalidad de San Antonio de Copán, Copán 53. Municipalidad de San Jerónimo, Copán 54. Municipalidad de San José, Copán 55. Municipalidad de San Juan de Opoa, Copán 56. Municipalidad de San Nicolás, Copán 57. Municipalidad de San Pedro, Copán 58. Municipalidad de Santa Rita, Copán 59. Municipalidad de Trinidad, Copán 60. Municipalidad de Veracruz, Copán 61. Municipalidad de Choloma, Cortés 62. Municipalidad de Omoa, Cortés 63. Municipalidad de Pimienta, Cortés 64. Municipalidad de Potrerillos, Cortés 65. Municipalidad de Puerto Cortés, Cortés 66. Municipalidad de San Antonio de Cortés, Cortés 67. Municipalidad de San Francisco de Yojoa, Cortés 68. Municipalidad de San Manuel, Cortés 69. Municipalidad de Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Cortés 70. Municipalidad de Villanueva, Cortés 71. Municipalidad de La Lima, Cortés 72. Municipalidad de Choluteca, Choluteca 73. Municipalidad de Apacilagua, Choluteca 74. Municipalidad de Concepción de María, Choluteca 75. Municipalidad de Duyure, Choluteca 76. Municipalidad de El Corpus, Choluteca 77. Municipalidad de El Triunfo, Choluteca 78. Municipalidad de Marcovia, Choluteca 79. Municipalidad de Morolica, Choluteca 80. Municipalidad de Namasigue, Choluteca 81. Municipalidad de Orocuina, Choluteca 82. Municipalidad de Pespire, Choluteca 83. Municipalidad de San Antonio de Flores, Choluteca 84. Municipalidad de San Isidro, Choluteca 85. Municipalidad de San José, Choluteca 86. Municipalidad de San Marcos de Colón, Choluteca 87. Municipalidad de Santa Ana de Yusguare, Choluteca 88. Municipalidad de Alauca, El Paraíso 89. Municipalidad de Danlí, El Paraíso 90. Municipalidad de El Paraíso, El Paraíso 91. Municipalidad de Guinope, El Paraíso 92. Municipalidad de Jacaleapa, El Paraíso 93. Municipalidad de Liure, El Paraíso 94. Municipalidad de Morocelí, El Paraíso 95. Municipalidad de Oropolí, El Paraíso 96. Municipalidad de Potrerillos, El Paraíso 97. Municipalidad de San Antonio de Flores, El Paraíso 98. Municipalidad de San Lucas, El Paraíso 99. Municipalidad de San Matías, El Paraíso 100. Municipalidad de Soledad, El Paraíso 101. Municipalidad de Teupasenti, El Paraíso 102. Municipalidad de Texíguat, El Paraíso 103. Municipalidad de Vado Ancho, El Paraíso 104. Municipalidad de Yauyupe, El Paraíso 105. Municipalidad de Trojes, El Paraíso 106. Municipalidad de Alubarén, Francisco Morazán 107. Municipalidad de Cedros, Francisco Morazán 108. Municipalidad de Curarén, Francisco Morazán 109. Municipalidad de El Porvenir, Francisco Morazán 110. Municipalidad de Guaimaca, Francisco Morazán 111. Municipalidad de La Libertad, Francisco Morazán 112. Municipalidad de La Venta, Francisco Morazán 113. Municipalidad de Lepaterique, Francisco Morazán 114. Municipalidad de Maraita, Francisco Morazán 115. Municipalidad de Marale, Francisco Morazán 116. Municipalidad de Nueva Armenia, Francisco Morazán 117. Municipalidad de Ojojona, Francisco Morazán 118. Municipalidad de Orica, Francisco Morazán 119. Municipalidad de Reitoca, Francisco Morazán 120. Municipalidad de Sabanagrande, Francisco Morazán 121. Municipalidad de San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazán 122. Municipalidad de San Buenaventura, Francisco Morazán 123. Municipalidad de San Ignacio, Francisco Morazán 124. Municipalidad de San Juan de Flores, Francisco Morazán 125. Municipalidad de San Miguelito, Francisco Morazán 126. Municipalidad de Santa Ana, Francisco Morazán 127. Municipalidad de Santa Lucía, Francisco Morazán 128. Municipalidad de Talanga, Francisco Morazán 129. Municipalidad de Tatumbla, Francisco Morazán 130. Municipalidad de Valle de Angeles, Francisco Morazán 131. Municipalidad de Villa de San Francisco, Francisco Morazán 132. Municipalidad de Vallecillo, Francisco Morazán 133. Municipalidad de Puerto Lempira, Gracias a Dios 134. Municipalidad de Brus Laguna, Gracias a Dios 135. Municipalidad de Ahuas, Gracias a Dios 136. Municipalidad de Juan Francisco Bulnes, Gracias a Dios 137. Municipalidad de Villeda Morales, Gracias a Dios 138. Municipalidad de Wampusirpi, Gracias a Dios 139. Municipalidad de La Esperanza, Intibucá 140. Municipalidad de Camasca, Intibucá 141. Municipalidad de Colomoncagua, Intibucá 142. Municipalidad de Concepción, Intibucá E. LIST OF NICARAGUA The title applies to sub-central government entities that contract in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the contract value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 355,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 490,000 SDR.

Services Specified in section D Thresholds: 355,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 490,000 SDR.

Construction services Specified in section E Thresholds: 5,000,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 6,000,000 SDR.

List of entities The municipalities covered by this section shall be those that expressly request to be included.

F. LIST OF PANAMA The title applies to sub-central government entities that contract in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the contract value is equal to or greater than:

Goods Threshold: 355,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 355,000 SDR Construction services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR Province District  Bocas del Toro  Bocas del Toro  Chiriquí Grande  Changuinola  Coclé  Aguadulce  Antón  La Pintada  Natá  Olá  Penonomé  Colón  Colón  Chagres  Donoso  Portobelo  Santa Isabel  Chiriquí  Alanje  Barú  Boquerón  Boquete  Bugaba  David  Dolega  Gualaca  Remedios  Renacimiento  San Lorenzo  Tolé  San Félix  Darién  Chepigana  Pinogana  Herrera  Chitré  Las Minas  Los Pozos  Ocú  Parita  Pesé  Santa María  Los Santos  Guararé  Las Tablas  Los Santos  Macaracas  Pedasí  Pocrí  Tonosí  Panamá  Arraiján  Balboa  Capira  Chame  Chepo  Chimán  La Chorrera  Panamá  San Carlos  San Miguelito  Taboga Veraguas  Atalaya  Calobre  Cañazas  La Mesa  Las Palmas  Montijo  Río De Jesús  San Francisco  Santa Fe  Santiago  Soná  Mariato  Comarca Emberá  Cémaco  Sambú  Comarca Ngobe  Nurum  Bugle  Kankintú  Besiko  Mirono  Kusapin  Muna  Nole Duima G. LIST OF THE EU PARTY Contracting entities A All regional or local contracting authorities Goods Threshold: 355,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 355,000 SDR Construction services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR B All contracting authorities which are bodies governed by public law defined in the EU public procurement Directives A body governed by public law means an entity:

- established for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not having an industrial or commercial character, and - having legal personality, and - financed, for the most part, by the State, or regional or local authorities, or other bodies governed by public law; or subject to management supervision by those bodies; or having an administrative, managerial or supervisory board, more than half of whose members are appointed by the State, regional or local authorities, or by other bodies governed by public law.

An indicative list of contracting authorities which are bodies governed by public law is attached.

Goods Threshold: 200,000 SDR Services Specified in section D Threshold: 200,000 SDR Construction services Specified in section E Threshold: 5,000,000 SDR INDICATIVE LISTS OF CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES WHICH ARE BODIES GOVERNED BY PUBLIC LAW AS DEFINED IN THE EU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT DIRECTIVE Belgium Entities A - Agence fédérale pour l'Accueil des demandeurs d'Asile - Federaal Agentschap voor Opvang van Asielzoekers - Agence fédérale pour la Sécurité de la Chaîne alimentaire - Federaal Agentschap voor de Veiligheid van de Voedselketen - Agence fédérale de Contrôle nucléaire - Federaal Agentschap voor nucleaire Controle - Agence wallonne à l'Exportation - Agence wallonne des Télécommunications - Agence wallonne pour l'Intégration des Personnes handicapées - Aquafin - Arbeitsamt der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft - Archives générales du Royaume et Archives de l'Etat dans les Provinces - Algemeen Rijksarchief en Rijksarchief in de Provinciën - ASTRID B - Banque nationale de Belgique - Nationale Bank van België - Belgisches Rundfunk- und Fernsehzentrum der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft - Berlaymont 2000 - Bibliothèque royale Albert Ier - Koninklijke Bilbliotheek Albert I - Bruxelles-Propreté - Agence régionale pour la Propreté - Net-Brussel - Gewestelijke Agentschap voor Netheid - Bureau d'Intervention et de Restitution belge - Belgisch Interventie en Restitutiebureau - Bureau fédéral du Plan - Federaal Planbureau C - Caisse auxiliaire de Paiement des Allocations de Chômage - Hulpkas voor Werkloosheidsuitkeringen - Caisse de Secours et de Prévoyance en Faveur des Marins - Hulp en Voorzorgskas voor Zeevarenden - Caisse de Soins de Santé de la Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges - Kas der geneeskundige Verzorging van de Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen - Caisse nationale des Calamités - Nationale Kas voor Rampenschade - Caisse spéciale de Compensation pour Allocations familiales en Faveur dês Travailleurs occupés dans les Entreprises de Batellerie - Bijzondere Verrekenkas voor Gezinsvergoedingen ten Bate van de Arbeiders der Ondernemingen voor Binnenscheepvaart - Caisse spéciale de Compensation pour Allocations familiales en Faveur des Travailleurs occupés dans les Entreprises de Chargement, Déchargement et Manutention de Marchandises dans les Ports, Débarcadères, Entrepôts et Stations (appelée habituellement "Caisse spéciale de Compensation pour Allocations familiales des Régions maritimes") - Bijzondere Verrekenkas voor Gezinsvergoedingen ten Bate van de Arbeiders gebezigd door Ladings- - en Lossingsondernemingen en door de Stuwadoors in de Havens, Losplaatsen, Stapelplaatsen en Stations (gewoonlijk genoemd "Bijzondere Compensatiekas voor Kindertoeslagen van de Zeevaartgewesten") - Centre d'Etude de l'Energie nucléaire - Studiecentrum voor Kernenergie - Centre de recherches agronomiques de Gembloux - Centre hospitalier de Mons - Centre hospitalier de Tournai - Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liège - Centre informatique pour la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - Centrum voor Informatica voor het Brusselse Gewest - Centre pour l'Egalité des Chances et la Lutte contre le Racisme - Centrum voor Gelijkheid van Kansen en voor Racismebestrijding - Centre régional d'Aide aux Communes - Centrum voor Bevolkings- en Gezinsstudiën - Centrum voor landbouwkundig Onderzoek te Gent - Comité de Contrôle de l'Electricité et du Gaz - Controlecomité voor Elekticiteit en Gas - Comité national de l'Energie - Nationaal Comité voor de Energie - Commissariat général aux Relations internationales - Commissariaat-Generaal voor de Bevordering van de lichamelijke Ontwikkeling, de Sport en de Openluchtrecreatie - Commissariat général pour les Relations internationales de la Communauté française de Belgique - Conseil central de l'Economie - Centrale Raad voor het Bedrijfsleven - Conseil économique et social de la Région wallonne - Conseil national du Travail - Nationale Arbeidsraad - Conseil supérieur de la Justice - Hoge Raad voor de Justitie - Conseil supérieur des Indépendants et des petites et moyennes Entreprises -Hoge Raad voor Zelfstandigen en de kleine en middelgrote Ondernemingen - Conseil supérieur des Classes moyennes - Coopération technique belge - Belgische technische Coöperatie D - Dienststelle der Deutschprachigen Gemeinschaft für Personen mit einer Behinderung - Dienst voor de Scheepvaart - Dienst voor Infrastructuurwerken van het gesubsidieerd Onderwijs - Domus Flandria E - Entreprise publique des Technologies nouvelles de l'Information et de la Communication de la Communauté française - Export Vlaanderen F - Financieringsfonds voor Schuldafbouw en Eenmalige Investeringsuitgaven - Financieringsinstrument voor de Vlaamse Visserij- en Aquicultuursector - Fonds bijzondere Jeugdbijstand - Fonds communautaire de Garantie des Bâtiments scolaires - Fonds culturele Infrastructuur - Fonds de Participation - Fonds de Vieillissement - Zilverfonds - Fonds d'Aide médicale urgente - Fonds voor dringende geneeskundige Hulp - Fonds de Construction d'Institutions hospitalières et médico-sociales de la Communauté française - Fonds de Pension pour les Pensions de Retraite du Personnel statutaire de Belgacom - Pensioenfonds voor de Rustpensioenen van het statutair Personeel van Belgacom - Fonds des Accidents du Travail - Fonds voor Arbeidsongevallen - Fonds d'Indemnisation des Travailleurs licenciés en cas de Fermeture d'Entreprises - Fonds tot Vergoeding van de in geval van Sluiting van Ondernemingen ontslagen Werknemers - Fonds du Logement des Familles nombreuses de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - Woningfonds van de grote Gezinnen van het Brusselse hoofdstedelijk Gewest - Fonds du Logement des Familles nombreuses de Wallonie - Fonds Film in Vlaanderen - Fonds national de Garantie des Bâtiments scolaires - Nationaal Waarborgfonds voor Schoolgebouwen - Fonds national de Garantie pour la Réparation des Dégâts houillers - Nationaal Waarborgfonds inzake Kolenmijnenschade - Fonds piscicole de Wallonie - Fund for Loans to Foreign States - Fonds voor Financiering van de Leningen aan Vreemde Staten - Fund for the Remuneration of Ship's Boys - Fonds voor Scheepsjongens - Brussels Regional Refinancing Fund for Municipal Treasuries - Brussels gewestelijk Herfinancieringsfonds van de gemeentelijke Thesaurieën - Fund for Flanking Economic Policy - Walloon Fund for Advances for the Repair of Damage Caused by Groundwater Abstraction and Intakes G - Guarantee Fund of the German-speaking Community for School Buildings - Gravel Fund H - Redeployment Fund - Community Education - Relief Fund for the Financial Recovery of the Municipalities I - Belgian Institute for Standardization - Belgisch Instituut voor Normalisatie - Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications - Belgisch Instituut voor Postdiensten en Telecommunicatie - Francophone Brussels Institute for Vocational Training - Brussels Institute for Environmental Management - Brussels Instituut voor Milieubeheer - Institute for Space Aeronomy - Instituut voor Ruimteaëronomie - Institute for Continuing Training for the Middle Classes and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises - National Accounts Institute - Instituut voor de nationale Rekeningen - Institute for Veterinary Inspection - Instituut voor veterinaire Keuring - Walloon Heritage Institute - Institute for Initial and Continuing Training in the Middle Classes and in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises - National Geographic Institute - Nationaal geografisch Instituut - Institution for the Development of Underground Gasification - Instelling voor de Ontwikkeling van ondergrondse Vergassing - Royal Institution of Messines - Koninklijke Gesticht van Mesen - University Institutions under public law coming under the French Community - Universitaire instellingen van publiek recht afhangende van de Franse Gemeenschap - National Institute for Extractive Industries - Nationaal Instituut voor de Extractiebedrijven - National Research Institute for Working Conditions - Nationaal Onderzoeksinstituut voor Arbeidsomstandigheden - National Institute for War Invalids, Former Combatants and War Victims - Nationaal Instituut voor Oorlogsinvaliden, Oudstrijders en Oorlogsslachtoffers - National Institute for Radioelements - Nationaal Instituut voor Radio-Elementen - National Institute for Criminalistics and Criminology - Nationaal Instituut voor Criminalistiek en Criminologie - Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions - Instituut voor Verbetering van de Arbeidsvoorwaarden - Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences - Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen - Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage - Koninklijk Instituut voor het Kunstpatrimonium - Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium - Koninklijk meteorologisch Instituut van België - Scientific Institute of Public Service in the Walloon Region - Scientific Institute of Public Health - Louis Pasteur - Wetenschappelijk Instituut Volksgezondheid - Louis Pasteur - Institute for the Encouragement of Innovation through Science and Technology in Flanders - Institute for Forestry and Game Management - Institute for the Archaeological Heritage - Investment Service for the Flemish Autonomous University Colleges - Investment Fund for Land and Housing Policy for Flemish Brabant J - National Botanic Garden of Belgium - Nationale Plantentuin van België K - Child and Family - Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp L - National Lottery - Nationale Loterij M - National Memorial of Fort Breendonk - Nationaal Gedenkteken van het Fort van Breendonk - Royal Museum for Central Africa - Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-Afrika - Royal Museums of Art and History - Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium - Koninklijke Musea voor schone Kunsten van België O - Royal Observatory of Belgium - Koninklijke Sterrenwacht van België - Central Office for Social and Cultural Action of the Ministry of Defence - Centrale Dienst voor sociale en culturele Actie van het Ministerie van Defensie - Community and Regional Office for Vocational Training and Employment - Insurance Supervisory Office - Controledienst voor de Verzekeringen - Supervisory Office for Mutual Benefit Societies and National Unions of Mutual Benefit Societies - Controledienst voor de Ziekenfondsen en de Landsbonden van Ziekenfondsen - Office of Birth and Childhood - Tourism Promotion Office - Overseas Social Security Office - Dienst voor de overzeese sociale Zekerheid - Office for Foreign Investors in Wallonia - National Family Allowances Office for Salaried Workers - Rijksdienst voor Kinderbijslag voor Werknemers - National Social Security Office for Provincial and Local Administrations - Rijksdienst voor sociale Zekerheid van de provinciale en plaatselijke Overheidsdiensten - National Annual Holiday Office - Rijksdienst voor jaarlijkse Vakantie - National Delcredere Office - Nationale Delcrederedienst - Brussels Regional Employment Office - Brusselse gewestelijke Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling - Regional Office for the Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture - Regional Office for the Financing of Municipal Investments - Walloon Office for Vocational Training and Employment - Public Psychiatric Hospital - Geel - Public Psychiatric Hospital - Rekem - Public Waste Company for the Flemish Region - National Orchestra of Belgium - Nationaal Orkest van België - National Institution for Radioactive Waste and Fissile Materials - Nationale Instelling voor radioactief Afval en Splijtstoffen P - Palace of Fine Arts - Paleis voor schone Kunsten - Participation Company of Flanders - Merchant Seamen's Pool - Pool van de Zeelieden der Koopvaardij R - Radio and Television of Belgium, French Community - Reproduction Fund for the Flemish Museums S - Fire and Urgent Medical Assistance Service of the Brussels-Capital Region - Brusselse hoofdstedelijk Dienst voor Brandweer en dringende medische Hulp - Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries - Belgische Investeringsmaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden - Company for the Sanitation and Renovation of Industrial Sites in Western Walloon Brabant - Regional Guarantee Company - Social and Economic Council for Flanders - Brussels Regional Housing Company and approved companies - Brusselse Gewestelijke Huisvestingsmaatschappij en erkende maatschappijen - Public Environmental Quality Support Company - Public Administration Company for Brussels School Buildings - Public Administration Company for Walloon Brabant School Buildings - Public Administration Company for Hainaut School Buildings - Public Administration Company for Namur School Buildings - Public Administration Company for Liège School Buildings - Public Administration Company for Luxembourg School Buildings - Public Water Management Company - Walloon Housing Company and approved companies - Sofibail - Sofibru - Sofico T - National Theatre - Royal Opera House La Monnaie - Koninklijke Muntschouwburg - Tourism Flanders - Liefkenshoek Tunnel U - University Institutions under public law coming under the Flemish Community - Ghent University Hospital V - Flemish Media Commissariat - Flemish Service for Employment and Vocational Training - Flemish Interest Equalisation Fund - Flemish Council of University Colleges - Flemish Housing Company and approved companies - Flemish Institution for Technological Research - Flemish Interuniversity Council - Flemish Land Company - Flemish Environmental Holding - Flemish Environment Agency - Flemish Council for Education - Flemish Opera - Flemish Radio and Television Broadcasting - Flemish Regulatory Authority for the Electricity and Gas Market - Flemish Foundation for Traffic Knowledge - Flemish Debt Reduction Fund - Flemish Fund for Letters - Flemish Fund for the Social Integration of Persons with a Handicap - Flemish Information Centre on Agriculture and Horticulture - Flemish Infrastructure Fund for Person-related Affairs - Flemish Institute for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Research in Industry - Flemish Institute for Health Promotion - Flemish Institute for Independent Entrepreneurship - Flemish Agricultural Investment Fund - Flemish Promotion Centre for Agro- and Fishery Marketing - Flemish Care Fund - Flemish Housing Fund for Large Families Bulgaria Entities - Икономически и социален съвет - Национален осигурителен институт - Национална здравноосигурителна каса - Български червен кръст - Българска академия на науките - Национален център за аграрни науки - Български институт за стандартизация - Българско национално радио - Българска национална телевизия Categories State companies in accordance with Article 62, paragraph 3, of the Търговския закон (обн., ДВ, бр.48/18.6.1991), Commercial Code (published in the State Gazette No. 48 of 18.6.1991):

- Национална компания "Железопътна инфраструктура" - ДП "Пристанищна инфраструктура" - ДП "Ръководство на въздушното движение" - ДП "Строителство и възстановяване" - ДП "Транспортно строителство и възстановяване" - ДП "Съобщително строителство и възстановяване" - ДП "Радиоактивни отпадъци" - ДП "Предприятие за управление на дейностите по опазване на околната среда" - ДП "Български спортен тотализатор" - ДП "Държавна парично-предметна лотария" - ДП "Кабиюк", Шумен - ДП "Фонд затворно дело" - Държавни дивечовъдни станции State Universities, established in accordance with Article 13 of the Закона за висшето образование (обн., ДВ, бр.112/27.12.1995) Higher Education Act (published in the State Gazette No. 112 of 27.12.1995):

- Аграрен университет - Пловдив - Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство - Пловдив - Академия на Министерството на вътрешните работи - Великотърновски университет "Св. св. Кирил и Методий" - Висше военноморско училище "Н. Й. Вапцаров" - Варна - Висше строително училище "Любен Каравелов" - София - Висше транспортно училище "Тодор Каблешков" - София - Военна академия "Г. С. Раковски" - София - Национална музикална академия "Проф. Панчо Владигеров" - София - Икономически университет - Варна - Колеж по телекомуникации и пощи - София - Лесотехнически университет - София - Медицински университет "Проф. д-р Параскев Иванов Стоянов" - Варна - Медицински университет - Плевен - Медицински университет - Пловдив - Медицински университет - София - Минно-геоложки университет "Св. Иван Рилски" - София - Национален военен университет "Васил Левски" - Велико Търново - Национална академия за театрално и филмово изкуство "Кръстьо Сарафов" - София - Национална спортна академия "Васил Левски" - София - Национална художествена академия - София - Пловдивски университет "Паисий Хилендарски" - Русенски университет "Ангел Кънчев" - Софийски университет "Св. Климент Охридски" - Специализирано висше училище по библиотекознание и информационни технологии - София - Стопанска академия "Д. А. Ценов" - Свищов - Технически университет - Варна - Технически университет - Габрово - Технически университет - София - Tракийски университет - Стара Загора - Университет "Проф. д-р Асен Златаров" - Бургас - Университет за национално и световно стопанство - София - Университет по архитектура, строителство и геодезия - София - Университет по хранителни технологии - Пловдив - Химико-технологичен и металургичен университет - София - Шуменски университет "Епископ Константин Преславски" - Югозападен университет "Неофит Рилски" - Благоевград Municipal and state schools in accordance with the Закона за народната просвета (обн., ДВ, бр. 86/18.10.1991) Public Education Act (published in the State Gazette No. 86 of 18.10.1991) Cultural institutes established in accordance with the Закона за закрила и развитие на културата (обн., ДВ, бр.50/1.6.1999) Protection and Promotion of Culture Act (published in the State Gazette No. 50 of 1.6.1999):

- Народна библиотека "Св. св. Кирил и Методий" - Българска национална фонотека - Българска национална филмотека - Национален фонд "Култура" - Национален институт за паметниците на културата - Театри (Theatres) - Опери, филхармонии и ансамбли (Operas, philharmonic orchestras and ensembles) - Музеи и галерии (Museums and galleries) - Училища по изкуствата и културата (Schools of art and culture) - Български културни институти в чужбина (Bulgarian cultural institutes abroad) State and/or municipal medical institutions referred to in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Закона за лечебните заведения (обн., ДВ, бр.62/9.7.1999), Medical Institutions Act (published in the State Gazette No. 62 of 9.7.1999).

State or municipal medical institutions referred to in Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Закона за лечебните заведения (обн., ДВ, бр.62/9.7.1999), Medical Institutions Act (published in the State Gazette No. 62 of 9.7.1999):

- Домове за медико-социални грижи за деца - Лечебни заведения за стационарна психиатрична помощ - Центрове за спешна медицинска помощ - Центрове за трансфузионна хематология - Болница "Лозенец" - Военномедицинска академия - Медицински институт на Министерство на вътрешните работи - Лечебни заведения към Министерството на правосъдието - Лечебни заведения към Министерството на транспорта Non-commercial legal persons established for the purpose of meeting general interest needs, in accordance with the Закона за юридическите лица с нестопанска цел (обн., ДВ, бр.81/6.10.2000), Non-Profit Legal Persons Act (published in the State Gazette No. 81 of 6.10.2000), and which satisfy the conditions of Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Public Procurement Act (published in the State Gazette No. 28 /6.4.2004).

Czech Republic - Pozemkový fond and other state funds - Česká národní banka - Česká televize - Český rozhlas - Rada pro rozhlasové a televizní vysílaní - Vńeobecná zdravotní pojińťovna České republiky - Zdravotní pojińťovna ministerstva vnitra ČR - Universities and other legal entities established by special law which for their operation and in accordance with budget regulations use money from the state budget, state funds, contributions from international institutions, district budgetary authority, or budgets of self-governing territorial divisions.

Denmark Entities - Danmarks Radio - Det landsdækkende TV2 - Danmarks Nationalbank - Sund og Bælt Holding A/S - A/S Storebælt - A/S Øresund - Øresundskonsortiet - Metroselskabet I/S - Arealudviklingsselskabet I/S - Statens og Kommunernes Indkøbsservice - Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension - Arbejdsmarkedets Feriefond - Lønmodtagernes Dyrtidsfond - Naviair Categories - De Almene Boligorganisationer (social housing organizations) - Andre forvaltningssubjekter (other public administrative entities) - Universiteterne, jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 1368 af 7. december 2007 af lov om universiteter (Universities, see Consolidation Act No. 1368 of 7 December 2007 on universities) Germany Categories Legal persons governed by public law Authorities, establishments and foundations governed by public law and created by federal, state or local authorities particularly in the following fields:

(1) Authorities - Wissenschaftliche Hochschulen und verfasste Studentenschaften - (universities and constituted student bodies), - berufsständige Vereinigungen (Rechtsanwalts-, notar-, Steuerberater-, Wirtschaftsprüfer-, Architekten-, Ärzte- und Apothekerkammern) (professional associations representing lawyers, notaries, tax consultants, accountants, architects, physicians and pharmacists), - Wirtschaftsvereinigungen (Landwirtschafts-, Handwerks-, Industrie- und Handelskammern, Handwerksinnungen, Handwerkerschaften) - (business and trade associations: agriculture and craft associations, chambers of industry and commerce, craft guilds, craft trade associations), - Sozialversicherungen (Krankenkassen, Unfall- und Rentenversicherungsträger)- (social security institutions: health insurance funds, accident and pension insurance carriers), - kassenärztliche Vereinigungen - (panel doctors' associations), - Genossenschaften und Verbände - (cooperatives and other associations).

(2) Establishments and foundations Non-industrial and non-commercial establishments subject to state control and operating for the general interest, particularly in the following fields:

- Rechtsfähige Bundesanstalten - (Federal institutions with legal capacity) - Versorgungsanstalten und Studentenwerke - (pension organizations and student unions) - Kultur-, Wohlfahrts- und Hilfsstiftungen - (cultural, welfare and support foundations) Legal persons governed by private law Non-industrial and non-commercial establishments subject to state control and operating in the general interest, such as kommunale Versorgungsunternehmen (municipal public utilities):

- Gesundheitswesen (Krankenhäuser, Kurmittelbetriebe, medizinische Forschungseinrichtungen, Untersuchungs- und Tierkörperbeseitigungsanstalten)- [health: hospitals, health resort establishments, medical research institutions, testing and animal carcass disposal establishments], - Kultur (öffentliche Bühnen, Orchester, Museen, Bibliotheken, Archive, zoologische und botanische Gärten) - [culture: public theatres, orchestras, museums, libraries, archives, botanical and zoological gardens], - Soziales (Kindergärten, Kindertagesheime, Erholungseinrichtungen, Kinder-und Jugendheime, Freizeiteinrichtungen, Gemeinschafts- und Bürgerhäuser, Frauenhäuser, Altersheime, Obdachlosenunterkünfte) - [social welfare: nursery schools, day nurseries, rest homes, children's homes, hostels for young people, leisure centres, community and civic centres, refuges for battered women, old people's homes, accommodation for the homeless], - Sport (Schwimmbäder, Sportanlagen und -einrichtungen) - [sport: swimming pools, sports facilities], - Sicherheit (Feuerwehren, Rettungsdienste) - [safety: fire brigades, other emergency services], - Bildung (Umschulungs-, Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildungseinrichtungen, Volkshochschulen) [education: training, further training, continuing training and retraining establishments, adult evening classes], - Wissenschaft, Forschung und Entwicklung (Großforschungseinrichtungen, wissenschaftliche Gesellschaften und Vereine, Wissenschaftsförderung) - [science, research and development: large-scale research institutes, scientific societies and associations, science promotion bodies], - Entsorgung (Straßenreinigung, Abfall- und Abwasserbeseitigung) - [waste and refuse disposal services: street cleaning, waste and sewage disposal], - Bauwesen und Wohnungswirtschaft (Stadtplanung, Stadtentwicklung, Wohnungsunternehmen soweit im Allgemeininteresse tätig, Wohnraumvermittlung)- [construction, civil engineering and housing: town planning, urban development, housing enterprises (operating in the general interest), housing agency services], - Wirtschaft (Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaften) - (economy: organizations promoting economic development), - Friedhofs- und Bestattungswesen - (cemeteries and funeral services), - Zusammenarbeit mit den Entwicklungsländern (Finanzierung, technische Zusammenarbeit, Entwicklungshilfe, Ausbildung) - [cooperation with developing countries: financing, technical cooperation, development aid, training].

Estonia - Eesti Kunstiakadeemia - Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia - Eesti Maaülikool - Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia - Eesti Rahvusringhaaling - Tagatisfond - Kaitseliit - Keemilise ja Bioloogilise Füüsika Instituut - Eesti Haigekassa - Eesti Kultuurkapital - Notarite Koda - Rahvusooper Estonia - Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu - Tallinna Ülikool - Tallinna Tehnikaülikool - Tartu Ülikool - Eesti Advokatuur - Audiitorkogu - Eesti Töötukassa - Eesti Arengufond Categories Other legal persons governed by public law or legal persons governed by private law in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 2, of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.7.2007, 15, 76).

Ireland Entities - Enterprise Ireland [Marketing, technology and enterprise development] - Forfás [Policy and advisory board for enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation] - Industrial Development Authority - FÁS [Industrial and employment advisory service] - Health and Safety Authority - Bord Fáilte Éireann - [Tourism Development] - CERT [Training in the hotel, catering and tourism industry] - Irish Sports Council - National Roads Authority - Údarás na Gaeltachta - [Authority for Gaelic-speaking regions] - Teagasc [Agricultural research, training and development] - An Bord Bia - [Promotion of the food industry] - Irish Horseracing Authority - Bord na gCon - [Greyhound racing support and development] - Marine Institute - Bord Iascaigh Mhara - [Fisheries Development] - Equality Authority - Legal Aid Board - Forbas [Forbairt] Categories - Health Service Executive - Hospitals and similar institutions of a public character - Vocational Education Committees - Educational colleges and institutes of a public character - Central and Regional Fisheries Boards - Local Tourism Organizations - National Regulatory and Appeal Bodies [in areas such as telecommunications, energy, planning, among others] - Agencies established to carry out particular functions or meet needs in various public sectors [e.g. Healthcare Materials Management Board, Health Sector Employers Agency, Local Government Computer Services Board, Environmental Protection Agency, National Safety Council, Institute of Public Administration, Economic and Social Research Institute, National Standards Authority] - Other public bodies that fall within the definition of a body governed by public law.

Greece Categories - Public enterprises and public entities - Legal persons governed by private law that are state-owned and regularly receive 50% of their annual budget as state subsidies, subject to the application of specific rules, or in which the State holds at least 51% of the share capital.

- Legal persons governed by private law which are owned by legal persons governed by public law, by local authorities of any level including the central Greek association of local authorities (Κ.Δ.Γ.Κ.Δ.), by local associations of municipalities (local administrative areas), or by undertakings or public entities, or by legal persons indicated in b) or which regularly receive at least 50% of their annual budget in the form of subsidies from such legal persons, subject to the applicable rules or their articles of association, or the aforementioned legal persons which hold at least 51% of the share capital in such legal persons governed by public law.

Spain Categories - Bodies and entities governed by public law which are subject to Law 30/2007, of 30 October, on Public Sector Contracts, - [Spanish public procurement legislation] -, in accordance with its Article 3, other than those which are part of the General State Administration, the Administration of the Autonomous Communities and the Local Authorities.

- Managing Entities and the Common Services of the Social Security System.

France Entities - Compagnies et établissements consulaires, chambres de commerce et d'industrie (CCI), chambres des métiers et chambres d'agriculture.

Categories (1) National public bodies:

- Académie des Beaux-arts - Académie française - Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres - Académie des sciences - Académie des sciences morales et politiques - Banque de France - Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement - Écoles d'architecture - Institut national de la consommation - Reunion des musées nationaux - Thermes nationaux - Aix-les-Bains - Groupements d'intérêt public; examples:

- Agence EduFrance - ODIT France (observation, développement et ingénierie touristique) - Agence nationale de lutte contre l'illettrisme (2) Regional, departmental and local administrative public bodies:

- Collèges - Lycées - Etablissements publics locaux d'enseignement et de formation professionnelle agricole - Etablissements publics hospitaliers - Offices publics de l'habitat (3) Groupings of territorial authorities:

- Etablissements publics de coopération intercommunale - Institutions interdépartementales et interrégionales - Syndicat des transports d'Île-de-France Italy Entities - Società Stretto di Messina S.p.A.

- Mostra d'oltremare S.p.A.

- Ente nazionale per l'aviazione civile - ENAC - Società nazionale per l'assistenza al volo S.p.A. - ENAV - ANAS S.p.A - Società Stretto di Messina S.p.A.

- Mostra d'oltremare S.p.A.

- Ente nazionale per l'aviazione civile - ENAC - Società nazionale per l'assistenza al volo S.p.A. - ENAV - ANAS S.p.A Categories - Consorzi per le opere idrauliche (consortia for hydraulic works) - Università statali, gli istituti universitari statali, i consorzi per i lavori interessanti le università (State universities, state university institutes, consortia for works of university interest) - Istituzioni pubbliche di assistenza e di beneficenza (public assistance and charity entities) - Istituti superiori scientifici e culturali, osservatori astronomici, astrofisici, geofisici o vulcanologici (higher scientific and cultural institutes, astronomical, astrophysical, geophysical or vulcanological observatories) - Enti di ricerca e sperimentazione (research and experimentation organizations) - Enti che gestiscono forme obbligatorie di previdenza e di assistenza (agencies that manage compulsory social security and assistance schemes) - Consorzi di bonifica (land reclamation consortia) - Enti di sviluppo e di irrigazione (development and irrigation agencies) - Consorzi per le aree industriali (associations for industrial areas) - Enti preposti a servizi di pubblico interesse (organizations providing services of public interest) - Enti pubblici preposti ad attività di spettacolo, sportive, turistiche e del tempo libero (public bodies engaged in entertainment, sports, tourism and leisure activities) - Enti culturali e di promozione artistica (organizations promoting cultural and artistic activities) Cyprus - Αξρή ΡƀƁηνƄειƂόξƀƃεο Κύπξνπ - ΔπηƄξνπή ΚƂƅƀιƀηƀγνξάο Κύπξνπ - ΔπίƄξνπνο ΡπζκίƃƂωο ΗιƂθƄξνληθώλ Δπηθνηλωληώλ θƀη ΣƀρπƁξνκƂίωλ - ΡπζκηƃƄηθή Αξρή ΔλέξγƂηƀο Κύπξνπ - Δƅνξηƀθό ΢πκβνύιην - ΢πκβνύιην Δγγξƀƅήο θƀη Διέγρνπ ΔξγνιεπƄώλ - ΑλνηθƄό ΠƀλƂπηƃƄήκην Κύπξνπ - ΠƀλƂπηƃƄήκην Κύπξνπ - ΣƂρλνινγηθό ΠƀλƂπηƃƄήκην Κύπξνπ - Έλωƃε Γήκωλ - Έλωƃε ΚνηλνƄήƄωλ - ΑλƀπƄπμηƀθή ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ Λάξλƀθƀο - ΣƀκƂίν Κνηλωληθήο ΢πλνρήο - ΣƀκƂίν Κνηλωληθώλ ΑƃƅƀιίƃƂωλ - ΣƀκƂίν ΠιƂνλάδνλƄνο Πξνƃωπηθνύ - ΚƂλƄξηθό ΣƀκƂίν ΑƁƂηώλ - ΑλƄηλƀξθωƄηθό ΢πκβνύιην Κύπξνπ - Ογθνινγηθό ΚέλƄξν Ƅεο ΣξάπƂδƀο Κύπξνπ - Οξγƀληƃκόο Αƃƅάιηƃεο ΤγƂίƀο - ΙλƃƄηƄνύƄν ZƂλƂƄηθήο θƀη ΝƂπξνινγίƀο - ΚƂλƄξηθή ΣξάπƂδƀ Ƅεο Κύπξνπ - ΥξεκƀƄηƃƄήξην Αμηώλ Κύπξνπ - Οξγƀληƃκόο ΥξεκƀƄνƁνƄήƃƂωο ΢Ƅέγεο - ΚƂλƄξηθόο ſνξέƀο ΙƃόƄηκεο ΚƀƄƀλνκήο Βƀξώλ - ΊƁξπκƀ ΚξƀƄηθώλ ΤπνƄξνƅηώλ Κύπξνπ - Κππξηƀθόο Οξγƀληƃκόο ΑγξνƄηθώλ Πιεξωκώλ - Οξγƀληƃκόο ZƂωξγηθήο Αƃƅάιηƃεο - ΔηƁηθό ΣƀκƂίν ΑλƀλƂώƃηκωλ Πεγώλ ΔλέξγƂηƀο θƀη Δμνηθνλόκεƃεο ΔλέξγƂηƀο - ΢πκβνύιην Διƀηνθνκηθώλ ΠξνϊόλƄωλ - Οξγƀληƃκόο Κππξηƀθήο ZƀιƀθƄνθνκηθήο Βηνκερƀλίƀο - ΢πκβνύιην ΑκπƂιννηληθώλ ΠξνϊόλƄωλ - ΢πκβνύιην Δκπνξίƀο Κππξηƀθώλ ΠƀƄƀƄώλ - Δπξωπƀϊθό ΙλƃƄηƄνύƄν Κύπξνπ - ΡƀƁηνƅωληθό ΊƁξπκƀ Κύπξνπ - Οξγƀληƃκόο ΝƂνιƀίƀο Κύπξνπ - Κππξηƀθόλ ΠξƀθƄνξƂίνλ ΔηƁήƃƂωλ - zƂƀƄξηθόο Οξγƀληƃκόο Κύπξνπ - Κππξηƀθόο Οξγƀληƃκόο ΑζιεƄηƃκνύ - Αξρή ΑλάπƄπμεο Αλζξώπηλνπ Γπλƀκηθνύ Κύπξνπ - Αξρή ΚξƀƄηθώλ ΔθζέƃƂωλ Κύπξνπ - ΔιƂγθƄηθή ΤπεξƂƃίƀ ΢πλƂξγƀƄηθώλ ΔƄƀηξƂηώλ - Κππξηƀθόο Οξγƀληƃκόο Σνπξηƃκνύ - Κππξηƀθόο Οξγƀληƃκόο ΑλƀπƄύμƂωο Zεο - ΢πκβνύιηƀ ΑπνρƂƄƂύƃƂωλ (This category refers to the ΢πκβνύιηƀ ΑπνρƂƄƂύƃƂωλ which has been established and operates in accordance with the provisions of the ΑπνρƂƄƂπƄηθώλ ΢πƃƄεκάƄωλ Νόκνπ Ν.1(Ι) of 1971) - ΢πκβνύιηƀ ΢ƅƀγƂίωλ (This category refers to the ΚƂλƄξηθά θƀη ΚνηλνƄηθά ΢πκβνύιηƀ ΢ƅƀγƂίωλ managed by local authorities, which have been established and operate in accordance with the provisions of the ΢ƅƀγƂίωλ Νόκνπ N.26(Ι) of 2003) - ΢ρνιηθέο ΔƅνξƂίƂο (This category refers to the ΢ρνιηθέο ΔƅνξƂίƂο which have been established and operate in accordance with the provisions of the ΢ρνιηθώλ ΔƅνξƂηώλ Νόκνπ N.108 of 2003) - ΣƀκƂίν zήξƀο - Κππξηƀθόο Οξγƀληƃκόο ΓηƀρƂίξηƃεο ΑπνζƂκάƄωλ ΠƂƄξƂιƀηνƂηƁώλ - ΊƁξπκƀ ΣƂρλνινγίƀο Κύπξνπ - ΊƁξπκƀ Πξνώζεƃεο ΈξƂπλƀο - ΊƁξπκƀ ΔλέξγƂηƀο Κύπξνπ - ΔηƁηθό ΣƀκƂίν Πƀξƀρώξεƃεο ΔπηƁόκƀƄνο Γηƀθίλεƃεο Αλƀπήξωλ - ΣƀκƂίν ΔπεκƂξίƀο Δζλνƅξνπξνύ - ΊƁξπκƀ ΠνιηƄηƃκνύ Κύπξνπ Latvia - Public law entities that make purchases in accordance with "Publisko iepirkumu likuma prasībām" Lithuania - Research and education establishments (higher education institutions, scientific research establishments, research parks as well as establishments and institutions whose activity is related to the evaluation and organization of research and education) - Educational establishments (higher education, professional education, general education, preschool centers, informal education institutes, special education institutes and other establishments) - Cultural establishments (theaters, museums, libraries and other establishments) - National establishments of the Lithuanian health system (individual health protection establishments, public health protection establishments, pharmaceutical activity establishments and other health protection systems, among others) - Social care institutions - Physical culture and sports institutions (sports clubs, sports schools, sports centers, sports facilities and other establishments) - Establishments of the national defense system - Environmental protection establishments - Establishments ensuring public safety and order - Civil protection and rescue system establishments - Tourism service providers (tourist information centers and other establishments providing tourism services) - Other public and private persons in accordance with the conditions established in Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Public Procurement Law (Ley de Contratación Pública) ("Valstybės ņinios", Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006).

Luxembourg - Établissements publics de l'État placés sous la surveillance d'un membre du gouvernement:

- Fonds d'Urbanisation et d'Aménagement du Plateau de Kirchberg - Fonds de Rénovation de Quatre Ilôts de la Vieille Ville de Luxembourg - Fonds Belval - Établissements publics placés sous la surveillance des communes.

- Syndicats de communes créés en vertu de la loi du 23 février 2001 concernant les syndicats de communes.

Hungary Entities - Egyes költségvetési szervek (certain budgetary bodies) - Az elkülönített állami pénzalapok kezelője (managing bodies of the various state funds) - A közalapítványok (public foundations) - A Magyar Nemzeti Bank - A Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő Zrt.

- A Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Részvénytársaság - A Magyar Távirati Iroda Részvénytársaság - A közszolgálati műsorszolgáltatók (public broadcasting entities) - Azok a közműsor-szolgáltatók, amelyek működését többségi részben állami, illetve önkormányzati költségvetésből finanszírozzák (public broadcasting entities, financed primarily from public budgets) - Az Országos Rádió és Televízió Testület Categories - Organizations established for the purpose of meeting needs in the public interest, lacking an industrial or commercial character, and controlled by public entities or financed, primarily, by public entities (from public budgets) - Organizations established by a law that determines their public tasks and operation, and controlled by public entities or financed, for the most part, by public entities (from public budgets) - Organizations established by public entities for the purpose of carrying out their basic activities, and controlled by public entities.

Malta - Uffiċċju tal-Prim Ministru (Office of the Prime Minister) - Kunsill Malti Għall-Iżvilupp Ekonomiku u Soċjali (Malta Council for Economic and Social Development).

- Awtorità tax-Xandir (Broadcasting Authority).

- Industrial Projects and Services Ltd.

- Kunsill ta' Malta għax-Xjenza u Teknoloġija (Malta Council for Science and Technology) - Ministeru tal-Finanzi (Ministry of Finance) - Awtorità għas-Servizzi Finanzjarji ta' Malta (Malta Financial Services Authority).

- Borża ta' Malta (Malta Stock Exchange).

- Awtorità dwar Lotteriji u l-Loghob (Lotteries and Gaming Authority).

- Awtorità tal-Istatistika ta' Malta (Malta Statistics Authority).

- Sezzjoni ta' Konformità mat-Taxxa (Tax Compliance Unit).

- Ministeru tal-Ġustizzja u l-Intern (Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs) - Ċentru Malti tal-Arbitraġġ (Malta Arbitration Centre).

- Kunsilli Lokali (Local Councils).

- Ministeru tal-Edukazzjoni, Żgħażagħ u Impjiegi (Ministry of Education, Youth and Employment) - Junior College.

- Kulleġġ Malti għall-Arti, Xjenza u Teknoloġija (Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology).

- Università` ta' Malta (University of Malta).

- Fondazzjoni għall-Istudji Internazzjonali (Foundation for International Studies).

- Fondazzjoni għall-Iskejjel ta' Għada (Foundation for Tomorrow's Schools).

- Fondazzjoni għal Servizzi Edukattivi (Foundation for Educational Services).

- Korporazzjoni tal-Impjieg u t-Taħriġ (Employment and Training Corporation).

- Awtorità` tas-Saħħa u s-Sigurtà (Health and Safety Authority).

- Istitut għalStudji Turistiċi (Institute for Tourism Studies).

- Kunsill Malti għall-Isport (Malta Council for Sport).

- Bord tal-Koperattivi (Cooperatives Board).

- Pixxina Nazzjonali tal-Qroqq (National Pool tal-Qroqq).

- Ministeru tat-Turiżmu u Kultura (Ministry for Tourism and Culture) - Awtorità Maltija-għat-Turiżmu (Malta Tourism Authority).

- Heritage Malta.

- Kunsill Malti għall-Kultura u l-Arti (National Council for Culture and the Arts).

- Ċentru għall-Kreativita fil-Kavallier ta' San Ġakbu (St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity).

- Orkestra Nazzjonali (National Orchestra).

- Teatru Manoel (Manoel Theatre).

- Ċentru tal- Konferenzi tal-Mediterran (Mediterranean Conference Centre).

- Ċentru Malti għar-Restawr (Malta Centre for Restoration).

- Sovrintendenza tal-Patrimonju Kulturali (Superintendence of Cultural Heritage).

- Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti.

- Ministeru tal-Kompetittività u l-Komunikazzjoni (Ministry for Competitiveness and Communications) - Awtorità` ta' Malta dwar il-Komuikazzjoni (Malta Communications Authority).

- Awtorità` ta' Malta dwar l-Istandards (Malta Standards Authority).

- Ministeru tar-Riżorsi u Infrastruttura (Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure) - Awtorità` ta' Malta dwar ir-Riżorsi (Malta Resources Authority).

- Kunsill Konsultattiv dwar l-Industija tal-Bini (Consultative Council for the Building Industry).

- Ministeru għal Għawdex (Ministry for Gozo) - Ministeru tas-Saħħa, l-Anzjani u Kura fil-Komunità (Ministry of Health, the Elderly and Community Care) - Fondazzjoni għas-Servizzi Mediċi (Foundation for Medical Services).

- Sptar Zammit Clapp (Zammit Clapp Hospital).

- Sptar Mater Dei (Mater Dei Hospital).

- Sptar Monte Carmeli (Mount Carmel Hospital).

- Awtorità dwar il-Mediċini (Medicines Authority).

- Kumitat tal-Welfare (Welfare Committee).

- Ministeru għall-Investiment, Industrija u Teknologija ta' Informazzjoni (Ministry for Investment, Industry and Information Technology) - Laboratorju Nazzjonali ta' Malta (Malta National Laboratory).

- MGI/Mimcol.

- Gozo Channel Co. Ltd.

- Kummissjoni dwar il-Protezzjoni tad-Data (Data Protection Commission).

- MITTS - Sezzjoni tal-Privatizzazzjoni (Privatisation Unit).

- Sezzjoni għan-Negozjati Kollettivi (Privatisation Unit).

- Malta Enterprise.

- Malta Industrial Parks.

- Ministeru għall-Affarijiet Rurali u l-Ambjent (Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment) - Awtorità ta' Malta għall-Ambjent u l-Ippjanar (Malta Environment and Planning Authority).

- Wasteserv Malta Ltd.

- Ministeru għall-Iżvilupp Urban u Toroq (Ministry for Urban Development and Roads) - Ministeru għall-Familja u Solidarjetà Socjali (Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity) - Awtorità tad-Djar (Privatisation Unit).

- Fondazzjoni għas-Servizzi Soċjali (Malta Environment and Planning Authority).

- Sedqa.

- Appoġġ.

- Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Għal Persuni b'Diżabilità (National Commission for Persons with Disability).

- Sapport.

- Ministeru għall-Affarijiet Barranin (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) - Istitut Internazzjonali tal-Anzjani (International Institute on Ageing).

Netherlands Entities - Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties - Nederlands Instituut voor Brandweer en rampenbestrijding (NIBRA) - Nederlands Bureau Brandweer Examens (NBBE) - Landelijk Selectie- en Opleidingsinstituut Politie (LSOP) - 25 afzonderlijke politieregio's - (25 individual police regions) - Stichting ICTU - Voorziening tot samenwerking Politie Nederland - Ministerie van Economische Zaken - Stichting Syntens - Van Swinden Laboratorium B.V.

- Nederlands Meetinstituut B.V.

- Nederland Instituut voor Vliegtuigontwikkeling en Ruimtevaart (NIVR) - Nederlands Bureau voor Toerisme en Congressen - Samenwerkingsverband Noord Nederland (SNN) - Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost Nederland N.V.(Oost N.V.)

- LIOF (Limburg Investment Development Company LIOF) - Noordelijke Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij (NOM) - Brabantse Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij (BOM) - Onafhankelijke Post en Telecommunicatie Autoriteit (Opta) - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) - Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland (ECN) - Stichting PUM (Programma Uitzending Managers) - Stichting Kenniscentrum Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen (MVO) - Kamer van Koophandel Nederland - Ministerie van Financiën - De Nederlandse Bank N.V.

- Autoriteit Financiële Markten - Pensioen- & Verzekeringskamer - Ministerie van Justitie - Stichting Reclassering Nederland (SRN) - Stichting VEDIVO - Voogdij- en gezinsvoogdij instellingen - (Guardianship and Family Guardianship Institutions) - Stichting Halt Nederland (SHN) - Particuliere Internaten - (Private Boarding Schools) - Particuliere Jeugdinrichtingen - (Penal Institutions for Juvenile Offenders) - Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven - Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA) - Landelijk Bureau Inning Onderhoudsbijdragen (LBIO) - Landelijke organisaties slachtofferhulp - College Bescherming Persoongegevens - Raden voor de Rechtsbijstand - Stichting Rechtsbijstand Asiel - Stichtingen Rechtsbijstand - Landelijk Bureau Racisme bestrijding (LBR) - Clara Wichman Instituut - Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit - Bureau Beheer Landbouwgronden - Faunafonds - Staatsbosbeheer - Stichting Voorlichtingsbureau voor de Voeding - Universiteit Wageningen - Stichting DLO - (Hoofd) productschappen - (professional groupings) - Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap The competent authorities of:

- public schools or privately run publicly funded schools subject to the Wet op het primair onderwijs (Primary Education Act); - public or privately run publicly funded schools for special primary education, subject to the Wet op het primair onderwijs (Primary Education Act); - public or privately run publicly funded schools and institutions for special and secondary education, subject to the Wet op de expertisecentra (Resource Centres Act); - public or privately run publicly funded schools and institutions for secondary education, subject to the Wet op het voortgezet onderwijs (Secondary Education Act); - public or privately run publicly funded institutions for education, subject to the Wet Educatie en Beroepsonderwijs (Education and Vocational Training Act); - publicly funded universities and higher education institutions, the Open University and university hospitals, subject to the Wet op het hoger onderwijs en wetenschappelijk onderzoek (Higher Education and Scientific Research Act); - school guidance services subject to the Wet op het primair onderwijs (Primary Education Act) and the Wet op de exertisecentra (Resource Centres Act); - national teacher training centres subject to the Wet subsidiëring landelijke onderwijsondersteunende activiteiten (Subsidies for National Educational Support Activities Act); - Broadcasting organisations subject to the Mediawet (Media Act), provided they are funded more than 50% by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science; - Services subject to the Wet Verzelfstandiging Rijksmuseale Diensten (Privatisation of National Museum Services Act); - Other organisations and institutions in the field of education, culture and science that are funded more than 50% by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

- All organisations that are funded more than 50% by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, such as, for example:

- Bedrijfsfonds voor de Pers (BvdP) - Commissariaat voor de Media (CvdM) - Informatie Beheer Groep (IB-Groep) - Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB) - Koninklijke Nederlandse Academie van Wetenschappen (KNAW) - Vereniging voor Landelijke organen voor beroepsonderwijs (COLO) - Nederlands Vlaams Accreditatieorgaan Hoger Onderwijs (NVAO) - Fonds voor beeldende kunsten, vormgeving en bouwkunst - Fonds voor Amateurkunsten en Podiumkunsten - Fonds voor de scheppende toonkunst - Mondriaanstichting - Nederlands fonds voor de film - Stimuleringsfonds voor de architectuur - Fonds voor Podiumprogrammering- en marketing - Fonds voor de letteren - Nederlands Literair Productie- en Vertalingsfonds - Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS) - Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderwijs (TNO) - Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO) - Stimuleringsfonds Nederlandse culturele omroepproducties (STIFO) - Vervangingsfonds en bedrijfsgezondheidszorg voor het onderwijs (VF) - Nederlandse organisatie voor internationale samenwerking in het hoger onderwijs (Nuffic) - Europees Platform voor het Nederlandse Onderwijs - Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid (NIBG) - Stichting ICT op school - Stichting Anno - Stichting Educatieve Omroepcombinatie (EduCom) - Stichting Kwaliteitscentrum Examinering (KCE) - Stichting Kennisnet - Stichting Muziek Centrum van de Omroep - Stichting Nationaal GBIF Kennisknooppunt (NL-BIF) - Stichting Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie - Stichting Ether Reclame (STER) - Stichting Nederlands Instituut Architectuur en Stedenbouw - Stichting Radio Nederland Wereldomroep - Stichting Samenwerkingsorgaan Beroepskwaliteit Leraren (SBL) - Stichting tot Exploitatie van het Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische documentatie (RKD) - Stichting Sectorbestuur Onderwijsarbeidsmarkt - Stichting Nationaal Restauratiefonds - Stichting Forum voor Samenwerking van het Nederlands Archiefwezen en Documentaire Informatie - Rijksacademie voor Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving - Stichting Nederlands Onderwijs in het Buitenland - Stichting Nederlands Instituut voor Fotografie - Nederlandse Taalunie - Stichting Participatiefonds voor het onderwijs - Stichting Uitvoering Kinderopvangregelingen/Kintent - Stichting voor Vluchteling-Studenten UAF - Stichting Nederlands Interdisciplinair Demografisch Instituut - College van Beroep voor het Hoger Onderwijs - Vereniging van openbare bibliotheken NBLC - Nederlandse Programmastichting - Stichting Stimuleringsfonds Nederlandse Culturele Omroepproducties - Stichting Lezen - Centrum voor innovatie van opleidingen - Instituut voor Leerplanontwikkeling - Landelijk Dienstverlenend Centrum voor studie- en beroepskeuzevoorlichting - Max Goote Kenniscentrum voor Beroepsonderwijs en Volwasseneneducatie - Stichting Vervangingsfonds en Bedrijfsgezondheidszorg voor het Onderwijs - BVE-Raad - Colo, Vereniging kenniscentra beroepsonderwijs bedrijfsleven - Stichting kwaliteitscentrum examinering beroepsonderwijs - Vereniging Jongerenorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs - Combo, Stichting Combinatie Onderwijsorganisatie - Stichting Financiering Struktureel Vakbondsverlof Onderwijs - Stichting Samenwerkende Centrales in het COPWO - Stichting SoFoKles - Europees Platform - Stichting mobiliteitsfonds HBO - Nederlands Audiovisueel Archiefcentrum - Stichting minderheden Televisie Nederland - Stichting omroep allochtonen - Stichting Multiculturele Activiteiten Utrecht - School der Poëzie - Nederlands Perscentrum - Nederlands Letterkundig Museum en documentatiecentrum - Bibliotheek voor varenden - Christelijke bibliotheek voor blinden en slechtzienden - Federatie van Nederlandse Blindenbibliotheken - Nederlandse luister- en braillebibliotheek - Federatie Slechtzienden- en Blindenbelang - Bibliotheek Le Sage Ten Broek - Doe Maar Dicht Maar - ElHizjra - Fonds Bijzondere Journalistieke Projecten - Fund for Central and East European Bookprojects - Jongeren Onderwijs Media - Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid - Sociale Verzekeringsbank - Sociaal Economische Raad (SER) - Raad voor Werk en Inkomen (RWI) - Centrale organisatie voor werk en inkomen - Uitvoeringsinstituut werknemersverzekeringen - Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat - RDW, Dienst Wegverkeer - Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL) - Nederlandse Loodsencorporatie (NLC) - Regionale Loodsencorporatie (RLC) - Ministerie van Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieubeheer - Kadaster - Centraal Fonds voor de Volkshuisvesting - Stichting Bureau Architectenregister - Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport - Commissie Algemene Oorlogsongevallenregeling Indonesië (COAR) - College ter beoordeling van de Geneesmiddelen (CBG) - Commissies voor gebiedsaanwijzing - College sanering Ziekenhuisvoorzieningen - Zorgonderzoek Nederland (ZON) - Inspection bodies under the Wet medische hulpmiddelen - N.V. KEMA/Stichting TNO Certification - College Bouw Ziekenhuisvoorzieningen (CBZ) - College voor Zorgverzekeringen (CVZ) - Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei - Pensioen- en Uitkeringsraad (PUR) - College Tarieven Gezondheidszorg (CTG) - Stichting Uitvoering Omslagregeling Wet op de Toegang Ziektekostenverzekering (SUO) - Stichting tot bevordering van de Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiëne (SVM) - Stichting Facilitair Bureau Gemachtigden Bouw VWS - Stichting Sanquin Bloedvoorziening - College van Toezicht op de Zorgverzekeringen organen ex artikel 14, lid 2c, Wet BIG - Ziekenfondsen - Nederlandse Transplantatiestichting (NTS) - Regionale Indicatieorganen (RIO's) Austria - All bodies subject to the budgetary control of the Rechnungshof (Court of Audit), except those of an industrial or commercial nature.

Poland (1) Public universities and academic institutions - Uniwersytet w Białymstoku - Uniwersytet w Gdańsku - Uniwersytet Śląski - Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie - Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego - Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski - Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej - Uniwersytet Łódzki - Uniwersytet Opolski - Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza - Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika - Uniwersytet Szczeciński - Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie - Uniwersytet Warszawski - Uniwersytet Rzeszowski - Uniwersytet Wrocławski - Uniwersytet Zielonogórski - Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy - Akademia Techniczno-Humanistyczna w Bielsku-Białej - Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. St. Staszica w Krakowie - Politechnika Białostocka - Politechnika Częstochowska - Politechnika Gdańska - Politechnika Koszalińska - Politechnika Krakowska - Politechnika Lubelska - Politechnika Łódzka - Politechnika Opolska - Politechnika Poznańska - Politechnika Radomska im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego - Politechnika Rzeszowska im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza - Politechnika Szczecińska - Politechnika Śląska - Politechnika Świętokrzyska - Politechnika Warszawska - Politechnika Wrocławska - Akademia Morska w Gdyni - Wyższa Szkoła Morska w Szczecinie - Akademia Ekonomiczna im. Karola Adamieckiego w Katowicach - Akademia Ekonomiczna w Krakowie - Akademia Ekonomiczna w Poznaniu - Szkoła Główna Handlowa - Akademia Ekonomiczna im. Oskara Langego we Wrocławiu - Akademia Pedagogiczna im. KEN w Krakowie - Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej - Akademia Podlaska w Siedlcach - Akademia Świętokrzyska im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach - Pomorska Akademia Pedagogiczna w Słupsku - Akademia Pedagogiczna im. Jana Długosza w Częstochowie - Wyższa Szkoła Filozoficzno-Pedagogiczna "Ignatianum" w Krakowie - Wyższa Szkoła Pedagogiczna w Rzeszowie - Akademia Techniczno-Rolnicza im. J. J. Śniadeckich w Bydgoszczy - Akademia Rolnicza im. Hugona Kołłątaja w Krakowie - Akademia Rolnicza w Lublinie - Akademia Rolnicza im. Augusta Cieszkowskiego w Poznaniu - Akademia Rolnicza w Szczecinie - Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie - Akademia Rolnicza we Wrocławiu - Akademia Medyczna w Białymstoku - Akademia Medyczna imt Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy - Akademia Medyczna w Gdańsku - Śląska Akademia Medyczna w Katowicach - Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie - Akademia Medyczna w Lublinie - Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi - Akademia Medyczna im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu - Pomorska Akademia Medyczna w Szczecinie - Akademia Medyczna w Warszawie - Akademia Medyczna im. Piastów Śląskich we Wrocławiu - Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego - Chrześcijańska Akademia Teologiczna w Warszawie - Papieski Fakultet Teologiczny we Wrocławiu - Papieski Wydział Teologiczny w Warszawie - Instytut Teologiczny im. Błogosławionego Wincentego Kadłubka w Sandomierzu - Instytut Teologiczny im. Świętego Jana Kantego w Bielsku-Białej - Akademia Marynarki Wojennej im. Bohaterów Westerplatte w Gdyni - Akademia Obrony Narodowej - Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego w Warszawie - Wojskowa Akademia Medyczna im. Gen. Dyw. Bolesława Szareckiego w Łodzi - Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska Wojsk Lądowych im. Tadeusza Kościuszki we Wrocławiu - Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska Wojsk Obrony Przeciwlotniczej im. Romualda Traugutta - Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska im. gen. Józefa Bema w Toruniu - Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska Sił Powietrznych w Dęblinie - Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska im. Stefana Czarnieckiego w Poznaniu - Wyższa Szkoła Policji w Szczytnie - Szkoła Główna Służby Pożarniczej w Warszawie - Akademia Muzyczna im. Feliksa Nowowiejskiego w Bydgoszczy - Akademia Muzyczna im. Stanisława Moniuszki w Gdańsku - Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Szymanowskiego w Katowicach - Akademia Muzyczna w Krakowie - Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów w Łodzi - Akademia Muzyczna im. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego w Poznaniu - Akademia Muzyczna im. Fryderyka Chopina w Warszawie - Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Lipińskiego we Wrocławiu - Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku - Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Katowicach - Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie - Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Eugeniusza Piaseckiego w Poznaniu - Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Józefa Piłsudskiego w Warszawie - Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego we Wrocławiu - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych Katowicach - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Jana Matejki w Krakowie - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Władysława Strzemińskiego w Łodzi - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Poznaniu - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie - Akademia Sztuk Pięknych we Wrocławiu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Teatralna im. Ludwika Solskiego w Krakowie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Filmowa, Telewizyjna i Teatralna im. Leona Schillera w Łodzi - Akademia Teatralna im. Aleksandra Zelwerowicza w Warszawie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Chełmie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Ciechanowie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Elblągu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Głogowie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Ks, Bronisława Markiewicza w Jarosławiu - Kolegium Karkonoskie w Jeleniej Górze - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Prezydenta Stanisława Wojciechowskiego w Kaliszu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Koninie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Krośnie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im, Witelona w Legnicy - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Jana Amosa Komeńskiego w Lesznie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Nowym Sączu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Nowym Targu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Nysie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Stanisława Staszica w Pile - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Płocku - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Wschodnioeuropejska w Przemyślu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Raciborzu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Jana Gródka w Sanoku - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Sulechowie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Prof. Stanisława Tarnowskiego w Tarnobrzegu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Tarnowie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Angelusa Silesiusa w Wałbrzychu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa we Włocławku - Państwowa Medyczna Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Opolu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki i Przedsiębiorczości w Łomży - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Gnieźnie - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Suwałkach - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Wałczu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Oświęcimiu - Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Zamościu (2) Cultural institutions of regional and local autonomous governments (3) National parks - Babiogórski Park Narodowy - Białowieski Park Narodowy - Biebrzański Park Narodowy - Bieszczadzki Park Narodowy - Drawieński Park Narodowy - Gorczański Park Narodowy - Kampinoski Park Narodowy - Karkonoski Park Narodowy - Magurski Park Narodowy - Narwiański Park Narodowy - Ojcowski Park Narodowy - Park Narodowy "Bory Tucholskie" - Park Narodowy Gór Stołowych - Park Narodowy "Ujście Warty" - Pieniński Park Narodowy - Poleski Park Narodowy - Roztoczański Park Narodowy - Słowiński Park Narodowy - Świętokrzyski Park Narodowy - Tatrzański Park Narodowy - Wielkopolski Park Narodowy - Wigierski Park Narodowy - Woliński Park Narodowy (4) Public primary and secondary schools (5) Public radio and television broadcasters - Telewizja Polska S.A. (Polish TV) - Polskie Radio S.A. (Polish Radio) (6) Public museums, theatres, libraries and other public cultural institutions:

- Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie - Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu - Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie - Zamek Królewski w Warszawie - Zamek Królewski na Wawelu - Państwowe Zbiory Sztuki - Muzeum Żup Krakowskich - Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Państwowe Muzeum na Majdanku - Muzeum Stutthof w Sztutowie - Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku - Centralne Muzeum Morskie - Muzeum "Łazienki Królewskie" - Muzeum Pałac w Wilanowie - Muzeum Łowiectwa i Jeździectwa w Warszawie - Muzeum Wojska Polskiego - Teatr Narodowy - Narodowy Stary Teatr Kraków - Teatr Wielki - Opera Narodowa - Filharmonia Narodowa - Galeria Zachęta - Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej - Centrum Rzeźby Polskiej w Orońsku - Międzynarodowe Centrum Kultury w Krakowie - Instytut im, Adama Mickiewicza - Dom Pracy Twórczej w Wigrach - Dom Pracy Twórczej w Radziejowicach - Instytut Dziedzictwa Narodowego - Biblioteka Narodowa - Instytut Książki - Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej - Instytut Teatralny - Filmoteka Narodowa - Narodowe Centrum Kultury - Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej w Warszawie - Muzeum Historii Polski w Warszawie - Centrum Edukacji Artystycznej (7) Public research institutions, research and development institutions, and other research institutions (8) Autonomous Public Health Care Management Units whose financing entity is a regional or local autonomous entity or an association of the same (9) Others - Państwowa Agencja Informacji i Inwestycji Zagranicznych Portugal - Institutos públicos sem carácter comercial ou industrial - (public institutes without a commercial or industrial character) - Serviços públicos personalizados - (public services with legal personality) - Fundações públicas- (public foundations) - Estabelecimentos públicos de ensino, investigação científica e saúde - (public institutions for education, scientific research and health), - INGA (Instituto Nacional de Intervenção e Garantia Agrícola/National Institute for Agricultural Intervention and Guarantee) - Instituto do Consumidor- (Consumer Institute) - Instituto de Meteorologia -(Meteorology Institute) - Instituto da Conservação da Natureza -(Institute for Nature Conservation) Instituto da Agua-(Water Institute) - ICEP / Instituto de Comércio Externo de Portugal-(Portuguese Foreign Trade Institute) - Instituto do Sangue -(Blood Institute) Romania - Academia Română - Biblioteca Naţională a României - Arhivele Naţionale - Institutul Diplomatic Român - Institutul Cultural Român - Institutul European din România - Institutul de Investigare a Crimelor Comunismului - Institutul de Memorie Culturală - Agenţia Naţională pentru Programe Comunitare în Domeniul Educaţiei şi Formării Profesionale - Centrul European UNESCO pentru Invăţământul Superior - Comisia Naţională a României pentru UNESCO - Societatea Română de Radiodifuziune - Societatea Română de Televiziune - Societatea Naţională pentru Radiocomunicaţii - Centrul Naţional al Cinematografiei - Studioul de Creaţie Cinematografică - Arhiva Naţională de Filme - Muzeul Naţional de Artă Contemporană - Palatul Naţional al Copiilor - Centrul Naţional pentru Burse de Studii în Străinătate - Agenţia pentru Sprijinirea Studenţilor - The Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee - The Agency for European Cooperation in the Field of Youth (EUROTIN) - The National Agency for Supporting Youth Initiatives (ANSIT) - The National Research Institute for Sports - The National Council for Combating Discrimination - The State Secretariat for the Problems of the December 1989 Revolutionaries - The State Secretariat for Religious Affairs - The National Housing Agency - The National House of Pensions and Other Social Insurance Rights - The National House of Health Insurance - The Labour Inspectorate - The Central State Office for Special Problems - The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations - The National Agricultural Consultancy Agency - The National Agency for Improvement and Reproduction in Zootechnics - The Central Laboratory for Phytosanitary Quarantine - The Central Laboratory for Seed and Planting Material Quality - The Institute for the Control of Biological Products and Veterinary Medicines - The Institute of Veterinary Public Health and Hygiene - The Institute of Animal Diagnosis and Health - The State Institute for Variety Testing and Registration - The Plant Genetic Resources Bank - The National Agency for the Development and Implementation of Mining Area Reconstruction Programs - The National Agency for Dangerous Chemical Substances and Preparations - The National Agency for the Control of Strategic Exports and the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - The Administration of the "Danube Delta" Biosphere Reserve Tulcea - The National Forest Administration (ROMSILVA) - The National Administration of State Reserves - The National Administration "Romanian Waters" - The National Meteorological Administration - The National Commission for Material Recycling - The National Commission for the Control of Nuclear Activities - The Managerial Agency for Scientific Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer - The Office for the Administration and Operation of the "RoEduNet" Data Communications Infrastructure - The State Inspectorate for the Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Lifting Installations - The Romanian Centre for the Training and Improvement of Naval Transport Personnel - The Civil Navigation Inspectorate (INC) - The Autonomous Regia "Romanian Auto Register" - The Romanian Space Agency - The Superior School of Civil Aviation - The Autonomous Regia "Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority" - The Romanian Aeroclub - The Training Centre for Industry Personnel Buşteni - The Romanian Centre for Foreign Trade - The Training and Management Centre Bucharest - The Research Agency for Military Technology and Techniques - The Romanian Agency for Naval Intervention and Rescue - ARSIN - The Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) - The Romanian Accreditation Association (RENAR) - The National Commission for Prognosis (CNP) - The National Institute of Statistics (INS) - The National Securities Commission (CNVM) - The Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) - The Supervisory Commission of the Private Pension System - The Economic and Social Council (CES) - The State Domains Agency - The National Office of the Trade Register - The Authority for the Valorisation of State Assets (AVAS) - The National Council for the Study of the Securitate Archives - The People's Advocate (Ombudsman) - The National Institute of Administration (INA) - The National Inspectorate for Person Records - The State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) - The Romanian Copyright Office (ORDA) - The National Office of Historical Monuments - The National Office for the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering (ONPCSB) - The Romanian Bureau of Legal Metrology - The State Inspectorate in Construction - The National Investment Company - The National Company of Motorways and National Roads - The National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising - The National Administration of Land Reclamation - The Financial Guard - The National Environmental Guard - The National Institute of Forensic Expertise - The National Institute of Magistracy - The National School of Clerks - The General Administration of Penitentiaries - The Office of the National Register of State Secret Information - The National Customs Authority - The National Bank of Romania - The Autonomous Regia "State Mint" - The Autonomous Regia "National Bank Printing House" - The Autonomous Regia "Official Gazette" - The National Office for the Cult of Heroes - The Romanian Office for Adoptions - The Romanian Office for Immigration - The National Company "Loteria Română" - The National Company "ROMTEHNICA" - The National Company "ROMARM" - The National Agency for Roma - The National News Agency "ROMPRESS" - The Autonomous Regia "Administration of the State Protocol Heritage" - Research Institutes and Centres (Institutos y Centros de Investigación) - State Educational Institutions (Institutos de Educación Estatal) - State Universities (Universidades Estatales) - Museums (Museos) - State Libraries (Bibliotecas estatales) - State Theatres, Operas, Operettas, Philharmonic, Cultural Centres and Houses (Teatros Estatales, Operas, Operetas, Orquesta Filarmónica, Casas y Centros Culturales) - Magazines (Revistas) - Publishing Houses (Casas Editoras) - School, Culture, and Religious Affairs Inspectorates (Inspecciones de Escuelas, Cultura y Cultos) - Sports Complexes, Federations and Clubs (Federaciones y Clubes Deportivos) - Hospitals, Sanatoria, Polyclinics, Dispensaries, Medical Centres, Medico-Legal Institutes, Ambulance Stations (Hospitales, Sanatorios, Clínicas, Unidades Médicas, Institutos Médico-Legales, Estacionamientos de Ambulancias) - Social Assistance Units (Unidades de Asistencia Social) - Courts (Cortes) - Courts of First Instance (Juzgados) - Courts of Appeal (Cortes de Apelación) - Penitentiaries (Penitenciarías) - Prosecutor's Offices attached to the Courts (Oficinas de Fiscales) - Military Units (Unidades Militares) - Military Courts (Cortes Militares) - Police Inspectorates (Inspecciones Judiciales) - Rest Houses (Casas de Descanso) Slovenia - Javni zavodi s področja vzgoje, izobraņevanja ter ńporta (public entities in the area of childcare, education and sport) - Javni zavodi s področja zdravstva (public health care institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja socialnega varstva (public social security institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja kulture (public cultural institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja raziskovalne dejavnosti (public science and research institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja kmetijstva in gozdarstva (public agriculture and forestry institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja okolja in prostora (public environment and spatial planning institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja gospodarskih dejavnosti (public economic activities institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja malega gospodarstva in turizma (public small business and tourism institutes) - Javni zavodi s področja javnega reda in varnosti (public public order and security institutes) - Agencies (agencias) - Social security funds (fondos de la seguridad social) - Javni skladi na ravni drņave in na ravni občin (central Government and municipal public funds) - Druņba za avtoceste v RS (Slovenian Motorway Company) - Entities created by the State or local bodies and covered by the budget of Slovenia and other local authorities - Other legal persons that meet the definition of "State persons" set out in ZJN-2, Article 3, paragraph 2.

Slovakia - Any legal person constituted or established by any regulation or administrative measure for the purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not having an industrial or commercial character, and which simultaneously meets at least one of the following conditions: - is totally or partially financed by a contracting authority, for example a government authority, municipality, Autonomous Region or other legal person, which meets the same conditions set out in Article 1, paragraph 9, subparagraphs a), b) or c) of Directive 2004/18/EC of the UK Parliament(*) and of the Council, (*) (Thus substituted its name by the Joint Declarations section "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously it stated "European Parliament") - is managed or controlled by a contracting authority, for example a government authority, municipality, Autonomous Region or other legal person, which meets the same conditions set out in Article 1, paragraph 9, subparagraphs a), b) or c) of Directive 2004/18/EC of the UK Parliament(*) and of the Council, (*) (Thus substituted its name by the Joint Declarations section "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously it stated "European Parliament") - is a contracting authority, for example a government authority, municipality, Autonomous Region or other legal person, which meets the same conditions set out in Article 1, paragraph 9, subparagraphs a), b) or c) of Directive 2004/18/EC of the UK Parliament(*) and of the Council, which appoints or elects more than half plus one of the members of the general or supervisory board.

(*) (Thus substituted its name by the Joint Declarations section "Joint Declaration on Mutatis Mutandis" of the annex to International Treaty No. 9775 of 29 October 2019, "Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed in Managua, Nicaragua, on 18 July 2019; its Annex, its Joint Declarations and the Understanding Reached between the Delegations of the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama on Paragraph 8 of the Annex to the Agreement establishing an Association between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Central America, signed on 18 July 2019". Previously it stated "European Parliament") Such persons are public law entities that carry out the activity, for example: - Pursuant to Act No. 16/2004 Coll. on Slovak Television, - Pursuant to Act No. 619/2003 Coll. on Slovak Radio, - Pursuant to Act No. 581/2004 Coll. on health insurance companies within the terms of Act No. 719/2004 Coll. that provide health insurance in accordance with Act No. 580/2004 Coll., - Pursuant to Act No. 121/2005 Coll., which promulgates the consolidated wording of Act No. 461/2003 Coll. on social security, as amended.

Finland Public or publicly controlled organisations or undertakings, except those of a commercial nature.

Sweden All non-commercial entities whose public contracts are subject to the supervision of the Swedish Competition Authority.

United Kingdom Entities - Design Council - Health and Safety Executive - National Research Development Corporation - Public Health Laboratory Service Board - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service - Commission for the New Towns - National Blood Authority - National Rivers Authority - Scottish Enterprise - Ordnance Survey - Financial Services Authority Categories - Managed schools - Universities and colleges financed mainly by other contracting entities - National museums and galleries - Research Councils - Fire Authorities - National Health Service Strategic Health Authorities - Police Authorities - New Town Development Corporations - Urban Development Corporations

OTHER COVERED ENTITIES THAT PROCURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE V OF PART IV OF THIS AGREEMENT A. LIST OF COSTA RICA The title applies to other covered entities that procure in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the value of the procurement is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR Services Specified in Section D Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR Construction Services Specified in Section E Threshold for Lists A and B: 5,000,000 SDR List of Entities List A: 1. Administrative Board of the National Printing Office 2. Programa Integral de Mercadeo Agropecuario - PIMA 3. Banco Hipotecario de la Vivienda - BANHVI 4. Public Transport Council 5. Instituto Costarricense del Deporte y la Recreación 6. Instituto Nacional de Fomento Cooperativo - INFOCOOP 7. Banco Central de Costa Rica (note 1) 8. Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles - INCOFER 9. Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacífico - INCOP 10. Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos - ARESEP 11. Servicio Nacional de Aguas Subterráneas, Riego y Avenamiento List B 1. Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social - CCSS 2. Dirección General de Aviación Civil 3. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad - ICE (note 2) 4. Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo (RECOPE) Notes to Section C 1. Banco Central de Costa Rica. The title does not apply to procurement for the issuance of banknotes and coins.

2. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad - ICE: The time limits indicated in Appendix 6 shall not apply to ICE. ICE shall grant suppliers sufficient time to prepare and submit suitable tenders. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 225, paragraph 3, ICE shall grant no less than three business days for suppliers to prepare and submit written challenges.

B. LIST OF EL SALVADOR The title applies to other covered entities that procure in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the value of the procurement is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR Services Specified in Section D Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR Construction Services Specified in Section E Thresholds: For entities indicated in Lists A and B: 5,000,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 5,950,000 SDR.

List A 1. Complejo Pesquero 2. Consejo de Vigilancia de la Contaduría Pública 3. National Council for Science and Technology 4. Consejo Salvadoreño del Café 5. Higher Public Health Council 6. Corporación Salvadoreña de Inversiones 7. Corporación Salvadoreña de Turismo 8. Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol 9. International Fairs and Conventions Centre 10. Social Investment Fund for Local Development 11. "Narcisa Castillo" Home for the Elderly, Santa Ana 12. "Benjamin Bloom" National Hospital 13. "Dr. Luis Edmundo Vásquez" National Hospital, Chalatenango 14. "Francisco Menéndez" National Hospital, Ahuachapán 15. "Juan José Fernández" National Hospital, Zacamil 16. "San Juan de Dios" National Hospital, San Miguel 17. "San Juan de Dios" National Hospital, Santa Ana 18. "San Juan de Dios" National Hospital, Sonsonate 19. "San Pedro" National Hospital, Usulután 20. "San Rafael" National Hospital, Santa Tecla 21. "Santa Gertrudis" National Hospital, San Vicente 22. "Santa Teresa" National Hospital, Zacatecoluca 23. Ciudad Barrios National Hospital 24. Cojutepeque National Hospital 25. Ilobasco National Hospital 26. Jiquilisco National Hospital 27. La Unión National Hospital 28. Metapán National Hospital 29. Nueva Concepción National Hospital 30. Nueva Guadalupe National Hospital 31. San Francisco Gotera National Hospital 32. Santa Rosa de Lima National Hospital 33. Santiago de María National Hospital 34. Sensuntepeque National Hospital 35. Suchitoto National Hospital 36. "Dr. Raúl Argüello Escolán" National Maternity Hospital 37. "Dr. José Antonio Saldaña" National Pneumological Hospital 38. "Dr. José Molina Martínez" National Psychiatric Hospital 39. San Bartolo National Hospital 40. National Sports Institute of El Salvador 41. Public Employees' National Pension Institute 42. Salvadoran Institute for the Development of Women 43. Salvadoran Institute for Municipal Development 44. Salvadoran Institute for Cooperative Promotion 45. Salvadoran Institute for Vocational Training 46. Salvadoran Institute for the Protection of Minors 47. Salvadoran Institute for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled 48. Salvadoran Institute for Agrarian Transformation 49. Salvadoran Tourism Institute 50. National Civil Police 51. National Register of Natural Persons 52. Pensions Superintendence 53. Securities Superintendence 54. Executive Technical Unit 55. Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma 56. Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa List B 1. National Registration Centre 2. Rosales National Hospital 3. Superintendencia General de Energía y Telecomunicaciones (SIGET) Note to Section C The title does not apply to the procurement of goods classified within section 2 (food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products) of CPC ver. 1.1, for the entities in List A, points 12 to 39 and 50, nor in List B, point 2.

C. LIST OF GUATEMALA 1. The title applies to other covered entities that procure in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the value of the procurement is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 274,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 550,000 SDR.

Services Specified in Section D Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 274,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR; or, for the three-year period following entry into force, 550,000 SDR.

Construction Services Specified in Section E Thresholds: For entities in Lists A and B: 5,000,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following entry into force, 6,000,000 SDR.

2. Unless otherwise specified, this title covers only the entities indicated in this list.

List of Entities List A: 1. Academy of Mayan Languages of Guatemala 2. Autonomous Sports Confederation of Guatemala 3. Institutional Commission for the Development and Strengthening of Land Ownership 4. Guatemalan Olympic Committee 5. Permanent Exhibitions Committee 6. National Council for the Protection of La Antigua Guatemala 7. National Central School of Agriculture 8. Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology 9. Institute of Municipal Development 10. Guatemalan Tourism Institute 11. National Institute of Public Administration 12. National Forestry Institute 13. National Institute of Agricultural Marketing 14. National Institute of Cooperatives 15. National Institute of Statistics 16. Technical Training and Productivity Institute 17. Tax Administration Superintendence 18. Fondo de Tierras List B: 1. Empresa Guatemalteca de Telecomunicaciones D. LIST OF HONDURAS The title applies to other covered entities that procure in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the value of the procurement is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 274,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 200,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 550,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 400,000 SDR.

Services Specified in Section D Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 274,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 200,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 550,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 400,000 SDR.

Construction Services Specified in Section E Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 6,000,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 5,000,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 6,000,000 SDR for the second and third annual periods following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 5,000,000 SDR.

Unless otherwise indicated, the title covers only the entities indicated in this list.

List A: 1. Instituto Nacional de Conservación y Desarrollo Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre (ICF). 2. Instituto Hondureño de Mercadeo Agrícola (IHMA) 3. Instituto Hondureño para la prevención del Alcoholismo, Drogadicción y Farmacodependencia (IHADFA). 4. Instituto Hondureño de Turismo (IHT) 5. Instituto Nacional de Jubilaciones y Pensiones de los Funcionarios y Empleados del Poder Ejecutivo (INJUPEMP) 6. Comisión Nacional Pro-Instalaciones Deportivas y Mejoramiento del Deporte (CONAPID). 7. Comité Permanente de Contingencias (COPECO) 8. Instituto Nacional Agrario (INA) 9. Banco Central de Honduras (BCH) (note 1) List B: 1. Empresa Nacional Portuaria (ENP) Note to Section C Banco Central de Honduras (BCH): the title does not apply to the issuance or circulation of currency.

E. LIST OF NICARAGUA The title applies to other entities that procure in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the value of the procurement is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 274,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 550,000 SDR.

Services Specified in Section D Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 274,000 SDR. 2. For entities in List B: 400,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 550,000 SDR.

Construction Services Specified in Section E Thresholds for Lists A and B: 5,000,000 SDR; or for the three-year period following the entry into force of this Agreement, 6,000,000 SDR.

List A: 1. National Forestry Institute 2. Nicaraguan Institute of Culture 3. Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies 4. Nicaraguan Institute of Sports 5. Nicaraguan Institute of Youth 6. Nicaraguan Institute of Women 7. Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism 8. National Technological Institute 9. Office of the Ombudsman for the Defence of Human Rights 10. Rubén Darío National Theatre 11. Universities and Higher Technical Education Centres (with respect to purchases financed with State funds) 12. Banco Central de Nicaragua (note 1) 13. National Development Information Institute 14. Dirección General de Ingresos (note 2) 15. Dirección General de Servicios Aduaneros 16. Nicaraguan Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises 17. Nicaraguan Institute for Cooperative Promotion, 18. Nicaraguan Institute of Agricultural Technology List B: 1. Correos de Nicaragua 2. Urban and Rural Housing Institute 3. Radio Nicaragua 4. Nicaraguan Energy Institute 5. Nicaraguan Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers Notes to Section C 1. Banco Central de Nicaragua: the title does not apply to procurement for the issuance of bank notes (bills) and coins. 2. Dirección General de Ingresos: the title does not apply to the production and issuance of passports (including their security features such as security paper and plastic), stamps, and fiscal stamps.

F. LIST OF PANAMA The title applies to other covered entities that procure in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, when the value of the procurement is equal to or greater than:

Goods Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR. 2. For entities in Lists B and C: 400,000 SDR.

Services Specified in Section D Thresholds: 1. For entities in List A: 200,000 SDR. 2. For entities in Lists B and C: 400,000 SDR.

Construction Services Specified in Section E Thresholds: 1. For Lists A and B: 5,000,000 SDR. 2. For List C: 8,000,000 SDR for the twelve years following the entry into force of this Agreement, and thereafter 7,000,000 SDR.

List of Entities List A 1. Civil Aviation Authority 2. Authority for Consumer Protection and Competition Defence 3. Panama Tourism Authority 4. Land Transit and Transportation Authority (note 1) 5. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Authority 6. Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama 7. National Customs Authority 8. Panamanian Food Safety Authority 9. Panama Maritime Authority 10. National Authority of Public Services 11. General Directorate of Public Procurement 12. National Environmental Authority 13. Agricultural Development Bank 14. Bingos Nacionales 15. National Securities Commission 16. Ombudsman's Office 17. Agricultural Research Institute 18. Agricultural Marketing Institute 19. Agricultural Insurance Institute 20. National Institute of Culture 21. National Institute of Human Development 22. Panamanian Autonomous Cooperative Institute 23. Panamanian Institute for Special Habilitation 24. Institute for the Training and Development of Human Resources 25. Pandeportes 26. Public Registry of Panama 27. Pension Savings and Capitalisation System (SIACAP) 28. Superintendence of Banks 29. Autonomous University of Chiriquí 30. Specialised University of the Americas 31. Technological University of Panama 32. Colón Free Zone List B 1. Institute of National Aqueducts and Sewers 2. Electric Transmission Company List C 1. Panama Canal Authority Note to Section C List A 1. Land Transit and Transportation Authority: the title does not apply to the procurement of licence plates or identification stickers for motor vehicles and bicycles.

List C 1. Unless otherwise indicated in this List, the title covers all agencies subordinate to this entity. 2. The title does not apply to procurement measures of the Panama Canal Authority established to promote micro, small and medium enterprises (as indicated in Section F of this appendix), in accordance with the following: a) the Panama Canal Authority may offer Panamanian micro, small and medium enterprises a preferential price not exceeding 10%; b) in accordance with Article 212, Panama shall notify the EU Party of any price preference programme established under subparagraph a); and c) any reference price shall be clearly described in the notice of intended procurement or in the notice inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement, as well as in the relevant procurement documents. 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, for each of the twelve fiscal years following the entry into force of this Agreement, the Panama Canal Authority may, at its discretion, set aside from the obligations of this title procurements to acquire goods, services and construction services for Panamanian nationals, or suppliers owned and controlled by Panamanian nationals, provided that in each of these fiscal years: a) the total value of the procurement of the Panama Canal Authority exceeds USD 200,000,000 million; b) the total value of the procurement amount set aside does not exceed 10% of the total value of the procurements of the Panama Canal Authority for goods, services and construction services awarded in the fiscal year that: i) are otherwise covered by this title; and ii) exceed the base of USD 200 million for that fiscal year; and c) in each section of the CCP version 1.0, the reserved amount of the procurement does not exceed 20 % of the total value of the procurement reserved for that year.

4. When a procurement is reserved in accordance with paragraph 2, the Panama Canal Authority shall clearly indicate this in the notice of planned procurement or in the notice inviting suppliers to participate in the procurement, as well as in the relevant procurement documents.

5. If, in any fiscal year, the total value of the contracts reserved by the Panama Canal Authority exceeds the level permitted in paragraph 3, Panama and the EU Party, together with the Panama Canal Authority, shall consult to agree upon an adjustment in the form of a reduction of the reserve permitted in the following fiscal year.

6. If the Panama Canal Authority proposes to extend the reservation period beyond the twelve fiscal years set out in paragraph 2, it shall inform the EU Party in the ninth full fiscal year following the entry into force of this Agreement. Panama, the EU Party and the Panama Canal Authority shall consult regarding the proposal. If Panama and the EU Party agree to extend the period, the Panama Canal Authority may continue to apply reserves in accordance with paragraph 3 for the additional period agreed by Panama and the EU Party.

7. Panama shall prepare an annual report detailing sufficiently which reserves have been applied in accordance with paragraph 3.

8. The minimum period of forty days established in Appendix 6, paragraph 2, shall not apply to the Panama Canal Authority. The Panama Canal Authority shall grant suppliers sufficient time to prepare and submit adequate tenders, taking into account the nature and complexity of the procurement. The Panama Canal Authority shall in no case grant less than five working days from the date of publication on the Internet of the notice of planned procurement to the deadline for submission of tenders.

9. Article 225, paragraph 5, shall not apply to the Panama Canal Authority.

10. Notwithstanding Article 225, paragraph 3, the Panama Canal Authority shall grant no less than five working days to suppliers to prepare and submit written appeals; it is understood that the period begins on the first working day following the publication of the contract award notice on the Internet.

G. EU PARTY Goods:

Threshold: 400 000 SDR Services:

Specified in section D Threshold: 400 000 SDR Construction Services:

Specified in section E Threshold: 5 000 000 SDR Contracting Entities:

All those whose procurement is covered by the EU Directive on public services that are contracting authorities (e.g., those contemplated in sections A and B) or public enterprises1, and whose activity is one of those indicated below or a combination of them:

1 According to the Directive on public services (2004/17/EC), enterprises are public where the contracting authorities may exercise, directly or indirectly, a dominant influence by virtue of their ownership of them, their financial participation therein, or the rules governing them.

A dominant influence on the part of the contracting authorities shall be presumed when these authorities, directly or indirectly, in relation to an enterprise:

- hold the majority of the enterprise's subscribed capital; or - control the majority of the votes attached to shares issued by the enterprise; or - can appoint more than half of the members of the enterprise's administrative, managerial or supervisory body.

• a)The provision or operation of fixed networks intended to provide a service to the public in connection with the production, transport or distribution of drinking water or the supply of drinking water to such networks; b) The provision or operation of fixed networks intended to provide a service to the public in connection with the production, transport or distribution of electricity or the supply of electricity to such networks; c) The provision of airports or other transport terminals to air carriers; d) The provision of maritime or inland ports or other transport terminals to maritime or inland waterway carriers; e) The provision or operation of networks1 providing a public service of urban transport (including urban railway, automated systems, tramway, trolleybus, bus or cable).

1 With respect to transport services, a network shall be considered to exist where the service is provided under the operating conditions laid down by a competent authority of a Member State of the European Union, such as conditions on the routes to be followed, the capacity to be made available or the frequency of the service.

• f)The provision or operation of networks2 providing a public service of rail transport.

2 With respect to transport services, a network shall be considered to exist where the service is provided under the operating conditions laid down by a competent authority of a Member State of the European Union, such as conditions on the routes to be followed, the capacity to be made available or the frequency of the service.

An indicative list of the contracting authorities and public enterprises that meet the criterion indicated is attached.

Notes 1. Contracts awarded for the pursuit of one of the activities mentioned, when the activity is exposed to competitive forces in the relevant market, are not covered by this Title.

2. The Title does not apply to contracts awarded by the contracting entities covered by this section:

- for the purchase of water and for the supply of energy or of fuels for the production of energy; - for purposes other than the pursuit of their activities as listed in this section or for the carrying out of these activities in a country outside the EEA; - for the purpose of resale or hire to third parties, provided that the contracting entity enjoys no special or exclusive right to sell or let the subject of such contracts, and that other entities are free to sell or let it under the same conditions as the contracting authority.

3. The supply of drinking water or electricity to public service networks by a contracting entity other than a contracting authority shall not be considered an activity within the scope of (a) or (b) of this section where:

- the production of drinking water or electricity by the entity concerned takes place because its consumption is necessary for carrying out an activity other than those listed in (a) to (f) of this section; and - the supply to the public network depends only on the entity's own consumption and does not exceed 30 % of the entity's total production of drinking water or energy, taking into account the average of the current year and the two previous years.

4. I. Provided that the conditions of paragraph II are met, the Title shall not apply to contracts awarded:

• i)by a contracting entity to an affiliated undertaking1, or 1 "Affiliated undertaking" means any undertaking the annual accounts of which are consolidated with those of the contracting entity in accordance with the requirements of Council Directive 83/349/EEC on consolidated accounts, or, in the case of undertakings not subject to that Directive, any undertaking over which the contracting entity, directly or indirectly, is entitled to exercise a dominant influence, or which may exercise a dominant influence over the contracting entity, or which, together with the latter, is subject to the dominant influence of another undertaking by virtue of ownership, financial participation or the rules governing it.
• ii)by a joint venture, formed exclusively by a number of contracting entities to carry out activities within the scope of (a) to (f) of this section, to an undertaking affiliated with one of those contracting entities.

II.Paragraph I shall apply to services or supply contracts provided that at least 80 % of the average turnover of the affiliated undertaking with respect to services or supplies for the preceding three years derives from the provision of such services or supplies to undertakings with which it is affiliated1.

1 When, because of the date on which an affiliated undertaking was created or commenced activities, the turnover for the preceding three years is not available, it shall be sufficient for that undertaking to show that the turnover referred to in this paragraph is credible, in particular by means of business projections.

5. The Title shall not apply to contracts awarded:

• i)by a joint venture, formed exclusively by a number of contracting entities to carry out activities within the scope of (a) to (f) of this section, to one of those contracting entities, or ii) by a contracting entity to a joint venture of which it forms part, where the joint venture has been set up to carry out the activity concerned over a period of at least three years and the instrument setting up the joint venture stipulates that the contracting entities composing it will be part of it for at least the same period.

INDICATIVE LIST OF CONTRACTING AUTHORITIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES MEETING THE CRITERIA SET OUT IN SECTION C

I. PRODUCTION, TRANSPORT OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY

Belgium - Local authorities and associations of local authorities, for this part of their activities.

- Société de Production d'Electricité/ Elektriciteitsproductie Maatschappij.

- Electrabel/ Electrabel - Elia Bulgaria Bodies authorised for the production, transport, distribution and public supply of electricity in accordance with Article 39, paragraph 1, of the Закона за енергетиката (обн., ДВ, бр.107/09.12.2003), Law on Energy (published in the Official Gazette No. 107 of 9.12.2003):

- АЕЦ Козлодуй - ЕАД - Болкан Енерджи АД - Брикел - ЕАД - Българско акционерно дружество Гранитоид АД - Девен АД - ЕВН България Електроразпределение АД - ЕВН България Електроснабдяване АД - ЕЙ И ЕС - 3С Марица Изток 1 - Енергийна компания Марица Изток III - АД - Енерго-про България - АД - ЕОН България Мрежи АД - ЕОН България Продажби АД - ЕРП Златни пясъци АД - ЕСО ЕАД - ЕСП "Златни пясъци" АД - Златни пясъци-сервиз АД - Калиакра Уинд Пауър АД - НЕК ЕАД - Петрол АД - Петрол Сторидж АД - Пиринска Бистрица-Енергия АД - Руно-Казанлък АД - Сентрал хидроелектрик дьо Булгари ЕООД - Слънчев бряг АД - ТЕЦ - Бобов Дол ЕАД - ТЕЦ - Варна ЕАД - ТЕЦ "Марица 3" - АД - ТЕЦ Марица Изток 2 - ЕАД - Топлофикация Габрово - ЕАД - Топлофикация Казанлък - ЕАД - Топлофикация Перник - ЕАД - Топлофикация Плевен - ЕАД - ЕВН България Топлофикация - Пловдив - ЕАД - Топлофикация Русе - ЕАД - Топлофикация Сливен - ЕАД - Топлофикация София - ЕАД - Топлофикация Шумен - ЕАД - Хидроенергострой ЕООД - ЧЕЗ България Разпределение АД - ЧЕЗ Електро България АД Czech Republic All contracting entities in the sectors supplying electricity services defined in section 4, paragraph 1, letter c) of Act No. 137/2006 Coll. on public contracts, as amended.

Examples of contracting authorities:

- ČEPS, a.s.

- ČEZ, a.s.

- Dalkia Česká republika, a.s.

- PREdistribuce, a.s.

- Plzeňská energetika a.s.

- Sokolovská uhelná, právní nástupce, a.s.

Denmark - Entities producing electricity on the basis of a licence in accordance with Article 10 of the Lov om elforsyning, see Consolidation Act No. 1115 of 8 November 2006.

- Entities transporting electricity on the basis of a licence in accordance with Article 19 of the Lov om elforsyning, see Consolidation Act No. 1115 of 8 November 2006.

- Transport of electricity carried out by Energinet Danmark or subsidiary companies owned by Energinet Danmark in accordance with the Lov om Energinet Danmark Article 2, stk. 2 og 3, see Act No. 1384 of 20 December 2004.

Germany Local authorities, public law bodies or associations of public law bodies or state undertakings, which supply energy to other undertakings, operate an energy supply network or have the capacity to dispose of a local energy supply network by virtue of their ownership in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 18, of the Gesetz über die Elektrizitäts- und Gasversorgung (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz) of 24 April 1998, last amended on 9 December 2006.

Estonia Entities subject to Article 10, paragraph 3, of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.02.2007, 15, 76) and to Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332):

- AS Eesti Energia, - OÜ Jaotusvõrk (Jaotusvõrk LLC); - AS Narva Elektrijaamad; - OÜ Põhivõrk.

Ireland - The Electricity Supply Board - ESB Independent Energy [ESBIE - electricity supply] - Synergen Ltd. [electricity generation] - Viridian Energy Supply Ltd. [electricity supply] - Huntstown Power Ltd. [electricity generation] - Bord Gáis Éireann [electricity supply] - Suppliers and generators of electricity authorised under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 - EirGrid plc Greece 'Γεκόƃηƀ ΔπηρƂίξεƃε ΗιƂθƄξηƃκνύ Α.Δ.', created by Law No. 1468/1950 πƂξί ηƁξύƃƂωο Ƅεο ΓΔΗ and operated in accordance with Law No. 2773/1999 and Presidential Decree No. 333/1999.

Spain - Red Eléctrica de España, S.A.

- Endesa, S.A.

- Iberdrola, S.A.

- Unión Fenosa, S.A.

- Hidroeléctrica del Cantábrico, S.A.

- Electra del Viesgo, S.A.

- Other entities engaged in production, transport and distribution of electricity, in accordance with "Ley 54/1997, de 27 de noviembre, del Sector eléctrico" and its implementing provisions.

France - Électricité de France, established and operating in accordance with Loi n°46-628 sur la nationalisation de l'électricité et du gaz of 8 April 1946, as amended.

- RTE, which manages the electricity transmission network.

- Distribution entities for electricity, mentioned in Article 23 of Loi n°46-628 sur la nationalisation de l'électricité et du gaz of 8 April 1946, as amended. (Mixed economy distribution companies, managers or similar services composed of regional or local authorities). For example: Gaz de Bordeaux, Gaz de Strasbourg.

- Compagnie nationale du Rhône - Électricité de Strasbourg Italy - Companies of the Enel Group authorised to produce, transmit and distribute electricity within the scope of Legislative Decree No. 79 of 16 March 1999, as amended and supplemented - TERNA- Rete elettrica nazionale SpA - Other undertakings holding concessions granted by Legislative Decree No. 79 of 16 March 1999 Cyprus - Η Αξρή ΗιƂθƄξηƃκνύ Κύπξνπ, created by the πƂξί ΑλƀπƄύμƂωο ΗιƂθƄξηƃκνύ Νόκν, ΚƂƅ. 171.

- ΓηƀρƂηξηƃƄήο ΢πƃƄήκƀƄνο ΜƂƄƀƅνξάο, created in accordance with Article 57 of the ΠƂξί Ρύζκηƃεο Ƅεο Αγνξάο ΗιƂθƄξηƃκνύ Νόκνπ 122(Ι) Ƅνπ 2003 Other persons, entities or undertakings carrying out activities contemplated in Article 3 of Directive 2004/17/EC and operating under a licence granted in accordance with Article 34 of the πƂξί Ρύζκηƃεο Ƅεο ƀγνξάο ΗιƂθƄξηƃκνύ Νόκνπ Ƅνπ 2003 {Ν. 122(Ι)/2003}.

Latvia VAS Latvenergo and other undertakings which produce, transmit and distribute electricity, and which carry out procurement in accordance with the law Par iepirkumu sabiedrisko pakalpojumu sniedzēju vajadzībām Lithuania - Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant State Enterprise - Akcinė bendrovė "Lietuvos energija" - Akcinė bendrovė "Lietuvos elektrinė" - Akcinė bendrovė Rytų skirstomieji tinklai - Akcinė bendrovė "VST" - Other entities in accordance with the requirements of Article 70, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006) and carrying out the activity of production, transport or distribution of electricity in accordance with the Law on Electricity of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 66-1984, 2000; No. 107-3964, 2004) and the Law on Nuclear Energy of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 119-2771, 1996).

Luxembourg - Compagnie grand-ducale d'électricité de Luxembourg (CEGEDEL), which produces or distributes electricity in accordance with the Convention concernant l'établissement et l'exploitation des réseaux de distribution d'énergie électrique dans le Grand-Duché du Luxembourg of 11 November 1927, approved by Law of 4 January 1928.

- Local authorities responsible for the transport or distribution of electricity.

- Société électrique de l'Our (SEO).

- Syndicat de communes SIDOR Hungary Entities which produce, transport or distribute electricity in accordance with Articles 162 and 163 of 2003. évi CXXIX. törvény a közbeszerzésekről and 2007. évi LXXXVI. törvény a villamos energiáról.

Malta Korporazzjoni Enemalta (Enemalta Corporation) Netherlands Entities which distribute electricity on the basis of a licence (vergunning) granted by the provincial authorities in accordance with the Provinciewet. For example:

- Essent - Nuon Austria Entities responsible for the transmission or distribution network in accordance with the Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und Organisationsgesetz, BGBl. I No. 143/1998, as amended, or the Elektrizitätswirtschafts(wesen)gesetze of the nine federal states.

Poland Energy companies within the scope of the Ustawa z dnia 10 kwietnia 1997 r. Prado energetyczne, including:

- BOT Elektrownia "Opole" S.A., Brzezie - BOT Elektrownia Bełchatów S.A.

- BOT Elektrownia Turów S.A., Bogatynia - Elbląskie Zakłady Energetyczne S.A. w Elblągu - Elektrociepłownia Chorzów "ELCHO" Sp. z o.o.

- Elektrociepłownia Lublin - Wrotków Sp. z o.o.

- Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna Sp. z o.o.

- Elektrociepłownia Rzeszów S.A.

- Elektrociepłownie Warszawskie S.A.

- Elektrownia "Kozienice" S.A.

- Elektrownia "Stalowa Wola" S.A.

- Elektrownia Wiatrowa, Sp. z o.o., Kamieńsk - Elektrownie Szczytowo-Pompowe S.A., Warszawa - ENEA S.A., Poznań - Energetyka Sp. z o.o. Lublin - EnergiaPro Koncern Energetyczny S.A., Wrocław - ENION S.A., Kraków - Górnośląski Zakład Elektroenergetyczny S.A., Gliwice - Koncern Energetyczny Energa S.A., Gdańsk - Lubelskie Zakłady Energetyczne S.A.

- Łódzki Zakład Energetyczny S.A.

- PKP Energetyka Sp. z o.o., Warszawa - Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A., Warszawa - Południowy Koncern Energetyczny S.A., Katowice - Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyczne w Siedlcach Sp. z o.o.

- PSE-Operator S.A., Warszawa - Rzeszowski Zakład Energetyczny S.A.

- Zakład Elektroenergetyczny "Elsen" Sp. z o.o., Częstochowa - Zakład Energetyczny Białystok S.A.

- Zakład Energetyczny Łódź-Teren S,A.

- Zakład Energetyczny Toruń S.A.

- Zakład Energetyczny Warszawa-Teren - Zakłady Energetyczne Okręgu Radomsko-Kieleckiego S.A.

- Zespół Elektrociepłowni Bydgoszcz S.A.

- Zespół Elektrowni Dolna Odra S.A., Nowe Czarnowo - Zespół Elektrowni Ostrołęka S.A.

- Zespół Elektrowni Pątnów-Adamów-Konin S.A.

- Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A, - Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyczne MEGAWAT Sp. zν.ν.

- Zespół Elektrowni Wodnych Niedzica S.A.

- Energetyka Południe S.A.

Portugal (1) Production of electricity Entities which produce electricity in accordance with:

- Decreto-Lei nº29/2006, de 15 de Fevereiro which establishes the general bases for the organisation and functioning of the national electricity system (SEN), and the general bases applicable to the exercise of the activities of production, transport, distribution and commercialisation of electricity and to the organisation of the electricity markets; - Decreto-Lei nº 172/2006, de 23 de Agosto, which develops the general principles relating to the organisation and functioning of the SEN, regulating the aforementioned diploma.

- Entities which produce electricity under a special regime by virtue of Decreto-Lei nº 189/88 de 27 de Maio, as amended by Decretos-Lei nº 168/99, de 18 de Maio, nº 313/95, de 24 de Novembro, nº 538/99, de 13 de Dezembro, nº 312/2001 and nº 313/2001, both of 10 de Dezembro, Decreto- Lei nº 339-C/2001, de 29 de Dezembro, Decreto-Lei nº 68/2002, de 25 de Março, Decreto-Lei nº 33-A/2005, de 16 de Fevereiro, Decreto-Lei nº 225/2007, de 31 de Maio and Decreto-Lei nº 363/2007, de 2 de Novembro.

(2) Transport of electricity:

Entities which transport electricity in accordance with:

- Decreto-Lei nº29/2006, de 15 de Fevereiro and Decreto-lei nº 172/2006, de 23 de Agosto.

(3) Distribution of electricity:

- Entities which distribute electricity in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº29/2006, de 15 de Fevereiro, and Decreto-lei nº 172/2006, de 23 de Agosto.

- Entities which distribute electricity in accordance with Decreto Decreto-Lei nº 184/95, de 27 de Julho, reformulated in Decreto-Lei nº 56/97, de 14 de Março and Decreto-Lei nº 344-B/82, de 1 de Setembro, as amended by Decreto-Lei nº 297/86, de 19 de Setembro, Decreto-Lei nº 341/90, de 30 de Outubro and Decreto-Lei nº 17/92, de 5 de Fevereiro.

Romania - Societatea comercială de producere a energiei electrice "Hidroelectrica"-AS Bucureşti - Societatea Naţională "Nuclearelectrica" SA - Societatea comercială de producere a energiei electrice şi termice "Termoelectrica" SA - S. C. Electrocentrale Deva S.A.

- S.C. Electrocentrale Bucureşti S.A.

- SC Electrocentrale Galaţi SA - S.C. Electrocentrale Termoelectrica SA - SC Complexul Energetic Craiova SA - SC Complexul Energetic Rovinari SA - SC Complexul Energetic Turceni SA - Compania Naţională de transport a energiei electrice "Transelectrica" SA Bucureşti - Societatea comercială Electrica SA, Bucureşti - S.C. Filiala de Distribuţie a Energiei Electrice - "Electrica Distribuţie Muntenia Nord" S.A - S.C. Filiala de Furnizare a Energiei Electrice - "Electrica Furnizare Muntenia Nord" S.A - S.C. Filiala de distributie si furnizare a energiei electrice Electrica Muntenia Sud - S.C. Filiala de Distribuţie a Energiei Electrice - "Electrica Distribuţie Transilvania Sud" S.A - S.C. filiala de furnizare a energiei electrice - "Electrica Furnizare Transilvania Sud" S.A - S.C. Filiala de distributie a energiei electrice - "Electrica Distribuţie Transilvania Nord" S.A - S.C. Filiala de furnizare a energiei electrice - "Electrica Furnizare Transilvania Nord" S.A - Enel Energie - Enel Distribuţie Banat - Enel Distribuţie Dobrogea - E.ON Moldova SA - CEZ Distribuţie Slovenia Entities which produce, transport or distribute electricity in accordance with the Energetski zakon (Uradni list RS, 79/99).

Mat. Ńt. Naziv Pońtna Ńt. Kraj 1613383 Borzen D.O.O. 1000 Ljubljana 5175348 Elektro Gorenjska D.D. 4000 Kranj 5223067 Elektro Celje D.D. 3000 Celje 5227992 Elektro Ljubljana D.D. 1000 Ljubljana 5229839 Elektro Primorska D.D. 5000 Nova Gorica 5231698 Elektro Maribor D.D. 2000 Maribor 5427223 Elektro - Slovenija D.O.O. 1000 Ljubljana 5226406 Javno Podjetje Energetika Ljubljana, D.O.O.

1000 Ljubljana 1946510 Infra D.O.O. 8290 Sevnica 2294389 Sodo Sistemski Operater Distribucijskega Omreņja Z Električno Energijo, D.O.O.

2000 Maribor 5045932 Egs-Ri D.O.O. 2000 Maribor Slovakia Entities which, on the basis of a permit, provide production, transport through the transmission network system, distribution and supply to the public of electricity through a distribution network in accordance with Act No. 656/2004 Coll.

For example:

- Slovenské elektrárne, a.s.

- Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava, a.s.

- Západoslovenská energetika, a.s.

- Stredoslovenská energetika, a.s.

- Východoslovenská energetika, a.s.

Finland Municipal entities and public undertakings which produce electricity and entities responsible for maintenance of the electricity system under authorisation in accordance with section 4 or 16 of sähkömarkkinalaki/elmarknadslagen (386/1995) and in accordance with Laki vesi- ja energiahuollon, liikenteen ja postipalvelujen alalla toimivien yksiköiden hankinnoista (349/2007)/lag om upphandling inom sektorerna vatten, energi, transporter och posttjänster (349/2007).

Sweden Entities which transport or distribute electricity on the basis of a concession in accordance with Lagen (1997:857) United Kingdom - A person licensed under section 6 of the Electricity Act 1989.

- A person licensed under Article 10, paragraph 1, of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992.

- National Grid Electricity Transmission plc - System Operation NorthernIrland Ltd - Scottish & Southern Energy plc - SPTransmission plc

II. PRODUCTION, TRANSPORT OR DISTRIBUTION OF DRINKING WATER

Belgium - Local authorities and associations of local authorities, for this part of their activities - Société Wallonne des Eaux - Vlaams Maatschappij voor Watervoorziening Bulgaria - "Тузлушка гора" - ЕООД, Антоново - "В И К - Батак" - ЕООД, Батак - "В и К - Белово" - ЕООД, Белово - "Водоснабдяване и канализация Берковица" - ЕООД, Берковица - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Благоевград - "В и К - Бебреш" - ЕООД, Ботевград - "Инфрастрой" - ЕООД, Брацигово - "Водоснабдяване" - ЕООД, Брезник - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕАД, Бургас - "Лукойл Нефтохим Бургас" АД, Бургас - "Бързийска вода" - ЕООД, Бързия - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Варна - "ВиК" ООД, к.к. Златни пясъци - "Водоснабдяване и канализация Йовковци" - ООД, Велико Търново - "Водоснабдяване, канализация и териториален водоинженеринг" - ЕООД, Велинград - "ВИК" - ЕООД, Видин - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Враца - "В И К" - ООД, Габрово - "В И К" - ООД, Димитровград - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Добрич - "Водоснабдяване и канализация - Дупница" - ЕООД, Дупница - ЧПСОВ, в.с. Елени - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Исперих - "Аспарухов вал" ЕООД, Кнежа - "В И К - Кресна" - ЕООД, Кресна - "Меден кладенец" - ЕООД, Кубрат - "ВИК" - ООД, Кърджали - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Кюстендил - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Ловеч - "В и К - Стримон" - ЕООД, Микрево - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Монтана - "Водоснабдяване и канализация - П" - ЕООД, Панагюрище - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Перник - "В И К" - ЕООД, Петрич - "Водоснабдяване, канализация и строителство" - ЕООД, Пещера - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Плевен - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Пловдив - "Водоснабдяване-Дунав" - ЕООД, Разград - "ВКТВ" - ЕООД, Ракитово - ЕТ "Ердуван Чакър", Раковски - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Русе - "Екопроект-С" ООД, Русе - "УВЕКС" - ЕООД, Сандански - "ВиК-Паничище" ЕООД, Сапарева баня - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕАД, Свищов - "Бяла" - ЕООД, Севлиево - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Силистра - "В и К" - ООД, Сливен - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Смолян - "Софийска вода" - АД, София - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, София - "Стамболово" - ЕООД, Стамболово - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Стара Загора - "Водоснабдяване и канализация-С" - ЕООД, Стрелча - "Водоснабдяване и канализация - Тетевен" - ЕООД, Тетевен - "В и К - Стенето" - ЕООД, Троян - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Търговище - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Хасково - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ООД, Шумен - "Водоснабдяване и канализация" - ЕООД, Ямбол Czech Republic All contracting entities in the sectors providing services in the water management industry defined in section 4, paragraph 1, letters d) and e) of Act No. 137/2006 Sb. on public contracts.

Examples of contracting authorities:

- Veolia Voda Česká Republika, a.s.

- Praņské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s.

- Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s.

- Severomoravské vodovody a kanalizace Ostrava a.s.

- Ostravské vodárny a kanalizace a.s.Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s.

Denmark - Entities which supply water as defined in Article 3(3) of Lov om vandforsyning m.v., see Consolidation Act No. 71 of 17 January 2007.

Germany - Entities which produce or distribute water in accordance with the Eigenbetriebsverordnungen or Eigenbetriebsgesetze of the federal states (public utility companies).

- Entities which produce or distribute water in accordance with the Gesetze ubre die kommunale Gemeinschaftsarbeit oder Zusammenarbeit of the federal states.

- Entities which produce water in accordance with the Gesetz über Wasser- und Bodenverbände of 12 February 1991, amended on 15 May 2002.

- Publicly owned companies which produce or distribute water in accordance with the Kommunalgesetze, in particular the Gemeindeverordnungen of the federal states.

- Undertakings established in accordance with the Aktiengesetz of 6 September 1965, amended on 5 January 2007, or the GmbH-Gesetz of 20 April 1892, amended on 10 November 2006, or having the legal status of a Kommanditgesellschaft (limited partnership), which produce or distribute water on the basis of a special contract with regional or local authorities.

Estonia Entities subject to Article 10, paragraph 3, of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.02.2007, 15, 76) and to Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332):

- AS Haapsalu Veevärk - AS Kuressaare Veevärk - AS Narva Vesi - AS Paide Vesi - AS Pärnu Vesi - AS Tartu Veevärk - AS Valga Vesi - AS Võru Vesi Ireland Entities that produce or distribute water in accordance with the Local Government [Sanitary Services] Act 1878 to 1964 Greece - 'ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ ΤƁξƂύƃƂωο θƀη ΑπνρƂƄƂύƃƂωο ΠξωƄƂπνύƃεο Α.Δ.' ('Δ.Τ.Γ.Α.Π.' or 'Δ.Τ.Γ.Α.Π. Α.Δ.'). The legal status of the company is governed by the provisions of Consolidated Law No. 2190/1920, Law No. 2414/1996 and additionally by the provisions of Law No. 1068/80 and Law No. 2744/1999.

- 'ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ ΎƁξƂπƃεο θƀη ΑπνρέƄƂπƃεο zƂƃƃƀινλίθεο Α.Δ.' ('Δ.Τ.Α.z. Α.Δ.') governed by the provisions of Law No. 2937/2001 (Hellenic Official Gazette 169 Α΄) and Law No. 2651/1998 (Hellenic Official Gazette 248 Α΄).

- 'ΓεκνƄηθή ΔπηρƂίξεƃε ΎƁξƂπƃεο θƀη ΑπνρέƄƂπƃεο ΜƂίδνλνο ΠƂξηνρήο Βόινπ' ('ΓΔΤΑΜΒ'), which operates in accordance with Law No. 890/1979.

- 'ΓεκνƄηθέο ΔπηρƂηξήƃƂηο ΎƁξƂπƃεο - ΑπνρέƄƂπƃεο', (Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Companies) that produce and distribute water in accordance with Law No. 1069/80 of 23 August 1980.

- '΢ύλƁƂƃκνη ΎƁξƂπƃεο', (municipal and community water supply associations) that operate in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 410/1995, in accordance with ΚώƁηθoο Γήκωλ θƀη ΚνηλνƄήƄωλ.

- 'Γήκνη θƀη ΚνηλόƄεƄƂο', (municipalities and communities) that operate in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 410/1995, in accordance with ΚώƁηθoο Γήκωλ θƀη ΚνηλνƄήƄωλ.

Spain - Mancomunidad de Canales de Taibilla.

- Aigües de Barcelona S.A., and subsidiary companies - Canal de Isabel II - Agencia Andaluza del Agua - Agencia Balear de Agua y de la Calidad Ambiental - Other public entities that form part of or depend on the Autonomous Communities and local corporations, and are active in the field of drinking water distribution.

- Other private entities that enjoy special privileges or exclusive rights granted by local corporations in the field of drinking water distribution.

France Regional or local authorities and local public bodies that produce or distribute drinking water:

- Régies des eaux (water boards) (examples: Régie des eaux de Grenoble, régie des eaux de Megève, régie municipale des eaux et de l'assainissement de Mont-de-Marsan, régie des eaux de Venelles) - Water transport, supply, and production entities (examples: Syndicat des eaux d'Ile de France, syndicat départemental d'alimentation en eau potable de la Vendée, syndicat des eaux et de l'assainissement du Bas-Rhin, syndicat intercommunal des eaux de la région grenobloise, syndicat de l'eau du Var-est, syndicat des eaux et de l'assainissement du Bas-Rhin).

Italy - Bodies responsible for managing various stages of the water distribution process, subject to the consolidated legislative text on the direct assumption of control of public services by local and provincial authorities, approved by Royal Decree No. 2578 of 15 October 1925, D.P.R. No. 902 of 4 October 1986 and Legislative Decree No. 267 of 18 August 2000 establishing the consolidated text of laws on the structure of local authorities, with particular reference to Articles 112 and 116 - Acquedotto Pugliese S.p.A. (D.lgs. 11.5.1999 n. 141) - Ente acquedotti siciliani established by Legge Regionale No. 2/2 of 4 September 1979 and Legge Regionale No. 81 of 9 August 1980, in liquidation under Legge Regionale No. 9 of 31 May 2004 (art. 1) - Ente sardo acquedotti e fognature established by Law No. 9 of 5 July 1963. Poi ESAF S.p.A. nel 2003 - confluita in ABBANOA S.p.A: ente soppresso il 29.7.2005 e posto in liquidazione con L.R. 21.4.2005 n°7 (art. 5, comma 1)- Legge finanziaria 2005 Cyprus - Σƀ ΢πκβνύιηƀ ΤƁƀƄνπξνκήζƂηƀο, which distribute water in municipal and other areas in accordance with πƂξί ΤƁƀƄνπξνκήζƂηƀο ΓεκνƄηθώλ θƀη Άιιωλ ΠƂξηνρώλ Νόκνπ, ΚƂƅ.

Latvia - Public and private law subjects that produce, transmit, and distribute drinking water to a fixed system, and that carry out procurement in accordance with the law "Par iepirkumu sabiedrisko pakalpojumu sniedzēju vajadzībām" Lithuania - Entities that meet the requirements of Article 70 (1, 2) of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006) and carry out drinking water production, and transport or distribution activities in accordance with the Law on Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 82-3260, 2006).

Luxembourg - Departments of local authorities responsible for water distribution - Associations of local authorities that produce or distribute water, established in accordance with the Loi concernant la création des syndicats de communes of 23 February 2001, as amended and supplemented by the Law of 23 December 1958 and by the Law of 29 July 1981, and in accordance with the loi ayant pour objet le renforcement de l'alimentation en eau potable du Grand-Duché du Luxemburgo à partir du réservoir d'Esch-sur-Sûre of 31 July 1962 - Syndicat de communes pour la construction, l'exploitation et l'entretien de la conduite d'eau du Sud-Est - SESE - Syndicat des Eaux du Barrage d'Esch-sur-Sûre - SEBES - Syndicat intercommunal pour la distribution d'eau dans la région de l'Est - SIDERE - Syndicat des Eaux du Sud - SES - Syndicat des communes pour la construction, l'exploitation et l'entretien d'une distribution d'eau à Savelborn-Freckeisen - Syndicat pour la distribution d'eau dans les communes de Bous, Dalheim, Remich, Stadtbredimus et Waldbredimus - SR - Syndicat de distribution d'eau des Ardennes - DEA - Syndicat de communes pour la construction, l'exploitation et l'entretien d'une distribution d'eau dans les communes de Beaufort, Berdorf et Waldbillig - Syndicat des eaux du Centre - SEC Hungary - Entities that produce, transport or distribute water in accordance with Articles 162-163 of 2003. évi CXXIX. törvény a közbeszerzésekről and 1995. évi LVII. törvény a vízgazdálkodásról.

Malta - Korporazzjoni għas-Servizzi ta' l-Ilma (Water Services Corporation) - Korporazzjoni għas-Servizzi ta' Desalinazzjoni (Water Desalination Services Corporation) Netherlands Entities that produce or distribute water in accordance with the Waterleidingwet Austria Local authorities and associations of local authorities, which transport or distribute drinking water in accordance with the Wasserversorgungsgesetze of the nine federal states Poland Water and sewerage companies defined in the Ustawa z dnia 7 czerwca 2001 r., o zbiorowym zaopatrzeniu w wodę i zbiorowym odprowadzaniu ścieków, which carry out an economic activity in water supply or wastewater assessment for the general population, including:

- AQUANET S.A., Poznań - Górnośląskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów S.A. w Katowicach - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji S.A. w Krakowie - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Sp. z o. o. Wrocław - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji w Lublinie Sp. z o.o.

- Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji w m. st. Warszawie S.A.

- Rejonowe Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji w Tychach S.A.

- Rejonowe Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Sp. z o.o. w Zawierciu - Rejonowe Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji w Katowicach S.A.

- Wodociągi Ustka Sp. z o.o.

- Zakład Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Sp. z o.o. Łódź - Zakład Wodociągów i Kanalizacji Sp. z o.o. Szczecin Portugal - Intermunicipal systems - Companies with State or other public entity participation, with a majority holding, and private companies, in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 379/93 do 5 de Novembro 1993, as amended by Decreto-Lei nº 176/99 do 25 de Outubro 1999, Decreto-Lei nº 439-A/99 do 29 de Outubro 1999 and Decreto-Lei nº 103/2003 do 23 de Maio 2003. Direct administration by the State is permitted.

- Municipal Systems - Local authorities, associations of local authorities, local authority services, companies in which all or the majority of capital is publicly owned or private companies in accordance with Lei 53-F/2006, do 29 de Dezembro 2006, and Decreto-Lei nº 379/93 do 5 de Novembro 1993 as amended by Decreto-Lei nº 176/99 de 25 de Outubro 1999, Decreto-Lei nº 439-A/99 do 29 de Outubro 1999 e Decreto-Lei nº 103/2003 do 23 de Maio 2003 Romania Departamente ale autorităţilor locale şi companii care produc, transportă şi distribuie apă (departments of local authorities and water production, transport and distribution companies); examples:

- S.C. APA -C.T.T.A. S.A. Alba Iulia, Alba - S.C. APA -C.T.T.A. S.A. Filiala Alba Iulia SA., Alba Iulia, Alba - S.C. APA -C.T.T.A. S.A Filiala Blaj, Blaj, Alba - Compania de Apă Arad - S.C. Aquaterm AG 98 S.A. Curtea de Argeş, Argeş - S.C. APA Canal 2000 S.A. Piteşti, Argeş - S.C. APA Canal S.A. Oneşti, Bacău - Compania de Apă-Canal, Oradea, Bihor - R.A.J.A. Aquabis Bistriţa, Bistriţa-Năsăud - S.C. APA Grup SA Botoşani, Botoşani - Compania de Apă, Braşov, Braşov - R.A. APA, Brăila, Brăila - S.C. Ecoaquasa Sucursala Călăraşi, Călăraşi, Călăraşi - S.C. Compania de Apă Someş S.A., Cluj, Cluj-Napoca - S.C. Aquasom S.A. Dej, Dej, Cluj - Regia Autonomă Judeţeană de Apă, Constanţa, Constanţa - R.A.G.C. Târgovişte, Târgovişte Dâmboviţa - R.A. APA Craiova, Craiova, Dolj - S.C. Apa-Canal S.A., Băileşti, Dolj - S.C. Apa-Prod S.A. Deva, Deva, Hunedoara - R.A.J.A.C. Iaşi, Iaşi - Direcţia Apă-Canal, Paşcani, Iaşi - Societatea Naţională a Apelor Minerale (SNAM) Slovenia Entities that produce, transport or distribute drinking water, in accordance with a concession granted in accordance with the Zakon o varstvu okolja (Uradni list RS, 32/93, 1/96) and decisions issued by the municipalities.

Slovakia - Entities that operate public water systems in connection with the production or transport or distribution of drinking water to the public on the basis of a trading license and certificate of professional competence for operation of public water systems granted in accordance with Law No. 442/2002 Coll. As amended by Laws No. 525/2003 Coll., No. 364/2004 Coll., No. 587/2004 Coll. and No. 230/2005 Coll., - Entities that operate water treatment plants in accordance with the conditions indicated in Law No. 364/2004 Coll. as amended by Laws No. 587/2004 Coll. and No. 230/2005 Coll., on the basis of a permit granted in accordance with Law No. 135/1994 Coll. as amended by Laws No. 52/1982 Coll., No. 595/1990 Coll., No. 128/1991 Coll., No. 238/1993 Coll., No. 416/2001 Coll., No. 533/2001 Coll. and simultaneously provided for transport or distribution of drinking water to the public in accordance with Law No. 442/2002 Coll. as amended by Laws No. 525/2003 Coll., No. 364/2004 Coll., No. 587/2004 Coll. and No. 230/2005 Coll.

For example:

- Bratislavská vodárenská spoločnosť, a.s.

- Západoslovenská vodárenská spoločnosť, a.s.

- Povaņská vodárenská spoločnosť, a.s.

- Severoslovenské vodárne a kanalizácie, a.s.

- Stredoslovenská vodárenská spoločnosť, a.s.

- Podtatranská vodárenská spoločnosť, a.s.

- Východoslovenská vodárenská spoločnosť, a.s.

Finland - Water supply authorities under Section 3 of Vesihuoltolaki/lagen om vattentjänster (119/2001).

Sweden Local authorities and municipal companies that produce, transport or distribute drinking water in accordance with Lagen (2006:412) om allmänna vattentjänster.

United Kingdom - A company designated as responsible for water or wastewater management in accordance with the Water Industry Act 1991 - A water and sewerage authority established by Section 62 of Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

- The Department for Regional Development (Northern Ireland)

III. URBAN RAILWAY, TRAMWAY, TROLLEYBUS OR BUS SERVICES

Belgium - Société des Transports intercommunaux de Bruxelles/Maatschappij voor intercommunaal Vervoer van Brussel - Société régionale wallonne du Transport et ses sociétés d'exploitation (TEC Liège-Verviers, TEC Namur-Luxembourg, TEC Brabant wallon, TEC Charleroi, TEC Hainaut)/ Société régionale wallonne du Transport and its operating companies (TEC Liège-Verviers, TEC Namur-Luxembourg, TEC Brabant wallon, TEC Charleroi, TEC Hainaut) - Vlaamse Vervoermaatschappij (De Lijn) - Private companies that enjoy special or exclusive rights Bulgaria - "Метрополитен" ЕАД, София - "Столичен електротранспорт" ЕАД, София - "Столичен автотранспорт" ЕАД, София - "Бургасбус" ЕООД, Бургас - "Градски транспорт" ЕАД, Варна - "Тролейбусен транспорт" ЕООД, Враца - "Общински пътнически транспорт" ЕООД, Габрово - "Автобусен транспорт" ЕООД, Добрич - "Тролейбусен транспорт" ЕООД, Добрич - "Тролейбусен транспорт" ЕООД, Пазарджик - "Тролейбусен транспорт" ЕООД, Перник - "Автобусни превози" ЕАД, Плевен - "Тролейбусен транспорт" ЕООД, Плевен - "Градски транспорт Пловдив" ЕАД, Пловдив - "Градски транспорт" ЕООД, Русе - "Пътнически превози" ЕАД, Сливен - "Автобусни превози" ЕООД, Стара Загора - "Тролейбусен транспорт" ЕООД, Хасково Czech Republic All contracting entities in the sectors that provide services in the field of urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services defined in Section 4, paragraph 1, letter f) of Law No. 137/2006 Coll. on public contracts, as amended.

Examples of contracting authorities:

- Dopravní podnik hl.m. Prahy, akciová společnost - Dopravní podnik města Brna, a. s.

- Dopravní podnik Ostrava a.s.

- Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky, a.s.

- Dopravní podnik města Olomouce, a.s.

Denmark - DSB - DSB S-tog A/S - Entities that provide bus services to the public (ordinary regular services) on the basis of an authorization in accordance with Lov om buskørsel, see Consolidation Act No. 107 of 19 February 2003.

- Metroselskabet I/S Germany Companies that provide, on the basis of an authorization, short-distance transport services to the public in accordance with the Personenbeförderungsgesetz of 21 March 1961, as amended on 31 October 2006.

Estonia - Entities that operate in accordance with Article 10(3) of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.02.2007, 15, 76) and Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332) - AS Tallinna Autobussikoondis - AS Tallinna Trammi- ja Trollibussikoondis - Narva Bussiveod AS Ireland - Iarnród Éireann [Irish Rail] - Railway Procurement Agency - Luas [Dublin Light Rail] - Bus Éireann [Irish Bus] - Bus Átha Cliath [Dublin Bus] - Entities that provide transport services to the public in accordance with the Road Transport Act 1932 as amended.

Greece - 'ΗιƂθƄξνθίλεƄƀ ΛƂωƅνξƂίƀ ΠƂξηνρήο Αζελώλ - ΠƂηξƀηώο Α.Δ.' ('Η.Λ.Π.Α.Π. Α.Δ.') (Athens-Piraeus Trolleybuses S.A), established and operating in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 768/1970 (Α΄273), Law No. 588/1977 (Α΄148) and Law No. 2669/1998 (Α΄283).

- 'ΗιƂθƄξηθνί ΢ηƁεξόƁξνκνη Αζελώλ - ΠƂηξƀηώο' ('Η.΢.Α.Π. Α.Δ.') (Athens-Piraeus Electric Railway S.A), established and operating in accordance with Laws 352/1976 (Α΄ 147) and 2669/1998 (Α΄283) - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο ΑƃƄηθώλ ΢πγθνηλωληώλ Αζελώλ Α.Δ.' ('Ο.Α.΢Α. Α.Δ.') (Athens Urban Transport Organisation S.A), established and operating in accordance with Law No. 2175/1993 (Α΄211) and 2669/1998 (Α΄283) - 'ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ zƂξκηθώλ ΛƂωƅνξƂίωλ Α.Δ.' ('Δ.z.Δ.Λ. Α.Δ.'), (Thermal Bus Company S.A., established and operating in accordance with Law No. 2175/1993 (Α΄211) and 2669/1998 (Α΄283) - 'ΑƄƄηθό ΜƂƄξό Α.Δ.' (Attiko Metro S.A), established and operating in accordance with Law No. 1955/1991 - "Οξγƀληƃκόο ΑƃƄηθώλ ΢πγθνηλωληώλ zƂƃƃƀινλίθεο" ("Ο.Α.΢.z."), established and operating in accordance with Decree No. 3721/1957, Legislative Decree No. 716/1970 and Laws No. 866/79 and 2898/2001 (Α'71).

- "Κνηλό ΣƀκƂίν Δίƃπξƀμεο ΛƂωƅνξƂίωλ" ("Κ.Σ.Δ.Λ."), operating in accordance with Law No. 2963/2001 (Α'268).

- "ΓεκνƄηθέο ΔπηρƂηξήƃƂηο ΛƂωƅνξƂίωλ ΡόƁνπ θƀη Κω", also known as "ΡΟΓΑ" and "ΓΔΑ΢ ΚΧ" respectively, operating in accordance with Law No. 2963/2001 (Α'268).

Spain - Entities that provide urban public transport services in accordance with "Ley 7/1985 Reguladora de las Bases de Régimen Local of 2 April 1985; Real Decreto legislativo 781/1986, de 18 de abril, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de las disposiciones legales vigentes en materia de régimen local" and corresponding regional legislation, if applicable.

- Entities that provide bus services to the public in accordance with transitional provision number three of "Ley 16/1987, de 30 de julio, de Ordenación de los Transportes Terrestres".

Examples:

- Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid - Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Málaga - Empresa Municipal de Transportes Urbanos de Palma de Mallorca - Empresa Municipal de Transportes Públicos de Tarragona - Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Valencia - Transporte Urbano de Sevilla, S.A.M. (TUSSAM) - Transporte Urbano de Zaragoza, S.A. (TUZSA) - Entitat Metropolitana de Transport - AMB - Eusko Trenbideak, s.a.

- Ferrocarril Metropolitá de Barcelona, sa - Ferrocariles de la Generalitat Valenciana - Consorcio de Transportes de Mallorca - Metro de Madrid - Metro de Málaga, S.A.

- Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles (Renfe) France - Entities that provide transport services to the public in accordance with Article 7-II of Loi d'orientation des transports intérieurs No. 82-1153 of 30 December 1982.

- Régie des transports de Marseille - RDT 13 Régie départementale des transports des Bouches du Rhône - Régie départementale des transports du Jura - DTHV Régie départementale des transports de la Haute-Vienne - Régie autonome des transports parisiens, Société nationale des chemins de fer français and other entities that provide transport services on the basis of an authorization granted by the Syndicat des transports d'Île-de-France, in accordance with Ordonnance n°59-151 of 7 January 1959 as amended and the implementing Decrees relating to the organization of passenger transport in the Île-de-France region.

- Réseau ferré de France, state-owned company established by Law No. 97- 135 of 13 February 1997.

- Regional or local authorities or groups of regional or local authorities that form an organized transport authority (example: Communauté urbaine de Lyon).

Italy Entities, companies and undertakings that provide transport service by railway, automated system, tramway, trolleybus or bus or that manage the infrastructure at national, regional, or local level. They include, for example:

- Entities, companies and undertakings that provide public transport services on the basis of an authorization in accordance with the Decree of the Minister dei Trasporti No. 316 of 1 December 2006 "Regolamento recante riordino dei servizi automobilistici interregionali di competenza statale" - Entities, companies and undertakings that provide transport services to the public in accordance with Article 1(4) or (15) of Regio Decreto No. 2578 of 15 October 1925 - Approvazione del testo unico della legge sull'assunzione diretta dei pubblici servizi da parte dei comuni e delle province.

- Entities, companies and undertakings that provide transport services to the public in accordance with Decreto Legislativo No. 422 of 19 November 1997 - Conferimento alle regioni ed agli enti locali di funzioni e compiti in materia di trasporto pubblico locale, under the terms of Article 4(4) of Legge No. 59 of 15 March 1997 - as amended by Decreto Legislativo No. 400 of 20 September 1999, and by Article 45 of Legge No. 166 of 1 August 2002.

- Entities, companies and undertakings that provide transport services to the public in accordance with Article 113 of the consolidated text of laws on the structure of local authorities, approved by Legge No. 267 of 18 August 2000 as amended by Article 35 of Legge No. 448 of 28 December 2001.

- Entities, companies and undertakings that operate on the basis of a concession in accordance with Articles 242 or 256 of Regio Decreto No. 1447 of 9 May 1912 approving the consolidated text of laws on le ferrovie concesse all'industria privata, le tramvie a trazione meccanica e gli automobili.

- Entities, companies, undertakings and local authorities that operate on the basis of a concession in accordance with Article 4 of Legge No. 410 of 4 June 1949 - Concorso dello Stato per la riattivazione dei pubblici servizi di trasporto in concessione.

- Entities, companies and undertakings that operate on the basis of a concession in accordance with Article 14 of Legge No. 1221 of 2 August 1952 - Provvedimenti per l'esercizio ed il potenziamento di ferrovie e di altre linee di trasporto in regime di concessione Cyprus Latvia Public and private law subjects that provide services to passengers transported by buses, trolleybuses and/or trams at least in the following cities: Riga, Jurmala Liepaja, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Rezekne and Ventspils Lithuania - Akcinė bendrovė "Autrolis" - Uņdaroji akcinė bendrovė "Vilniaus autobusai" - Uņdaroji akcinė bendrovė "Kauno autobusai" - Uņdaroji akcinė bendrovė "Vilniaus troleibusai" - Other entities in accordance with the requirements of Article 70, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006) and operating in the field of railway, tramway, trolleybus and bus transport services in accordance with the Land Transport Code of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 119-2772, 1996).

Luxembourg - Chemins de fer luxembourgeois (CFL).

- Municipal bus services of the City of Luxembourg.

- Intercommunal transport of the Canton of Esch-sur-Alzette (TICE).

- Bus service companies operating in accordance with the Grand-Ducal Regulation concerning the conditions for granting establishment and operating authorizations for remunerated regular road passenger transport services of 3 February 1978.

Hungary - Entities providing scheduled long-distance public bus transport services in accordance with Articles 162-163 of Act CXXIX of 2003 on Public Procurement and Act I of 1988 on Road Transport.

- Entities providing internal public rail passenger transport in accordance with Articles 162-163 of Act CXXIX of 2003 on Public Procurement and Act CLXXXIII of 2005 on Railway Transport.

Malta - L-Awtorita` dwar it-Trasport ta' Malta (Malta Transport Authority) Netherlands Entities providing public transport services in accordance with Chapter II (Openbaar Vervoer) of the Wet Personenvervoer. For example:

- RET (Rotterdam) - HTM (Den Haag) - GVB (Amsterdam) Austria - Entities authorized to offer public transport services in accordance with the Eisenbahngesetz, BGBl. No. 60/1957, as amended, or the Kraftfahrliniengesetz, BGBl. I No. 203/1999, as amended.

Poland (1) Entities providing urban rail services, operating on the basis of a concession granted in accordance with the Ustawa z dnia 28 marca 2003 r. o transporcie kolejowym, (2) Entities providing bus transport services for the general public, operating on the basis of an authorization in accordance with the Ustawa z dnia 6 września 2001 r. o transporcie drogowym, and entities providing urban public transport services, including:

- Komunalne Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o., Białystok - Komunalny Zakład Komunikacyjny Sp. z o.o., Białystok - Miejski Zakład Komunikacji Sp. z o.o., Grudziądz - Miejski Zakład Komunikacji Sp. z o.o., w Zamościu - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne - Łódź Sp. z o.o.

- Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o. o., Lublin - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne S.A., Kraków - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne S.A., Wrocław - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o., Częstochowa - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z ν.ν., Gniezno - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z ν,ν., Olsztyn - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o., Radomsko - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z ν.ν., Wałbrzych - Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne w Poznaniu Sp. z o.o.

- Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o., w Świdnicy - Miejskie Zakłady Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o, Bydgoszcz - Miejskie Zakłady Autobusowe Sp. z o.o., Warszawa - Opolskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej S.A. w Opolu - Polbus - PKS Sp. z o.o., Wrocław - Polskie Koleje Linowe Sp. z o.o Zakopane - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Miejskiej Sp. z o.o., Gliwice - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Miejskiej Sp. z o.o. w Sosnowcu - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej Leszno Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej S.A., Kłodzko - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej S.A., Katowice - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Brodnicy S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Dzierżoniowie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Kluczborku Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Krośnie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Raciborzu Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Rzeszowie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Strzelcach Opolskich S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej Wieluń Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Kamiennej Górze Sp. z.ν.ν.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Białymstoku S.A - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Bielsku-Białej S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Bolesławcu Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Cieszynie Sp. z ν.ν.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Przewozu Towarów Powszechnej Komunikacji Samochodowej S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Bolesławcu Sp. z ν.ν - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Mińsku Mazowieckim S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Siedlcach S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej "SOKOŁÓW" w Sokołowie Podlaskim S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Garwolinie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Lubaniu Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Łukowie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Wadowicach S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Staszowie Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Krakowie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Dębicy S.A., - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Zawierciu S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Żyrardowie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Pszczynie Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Płocku S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Spedycyjno-Transportowe "Transgór" Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Stalowej Woli S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Jarosławiu S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Ciechanowie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Mławie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Nysie Sp. z, o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Ostrowcu Świętokrzyskim S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Kielcach S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Końskich S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Jędrzejowie Spółka Akcyjna - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Oławie Spółka Akcyjna - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Wałbrzychu Sp. z o.o - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Busku Zdroju S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Ostrołęce S.A.

- Tramwaje Śląskie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Olkuszu S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Przasnyszu S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Nowym Sączu S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej Radomsko Sp. z o.o - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Myszkowie Sp. z ν.ν.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Lublińcu Sp. z o.o - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Głubczycach Sp. z o.o - PKS w Suwałkach S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Koninie S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Turku S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Zgorzelcu Sp. z o.o - PKS Nowa Sól Sp. z o.o - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej Zielona Góra Sp. z o.o - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej Sp. z o.o. w Przemyślu - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Koło - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Biłgoraj - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej Częstochowa S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Gdańsk - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Kalisz - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Konin - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Starogard Gdański - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Toruń - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej, Warszawa - Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Białymstoku S.A.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej w Cieszynie Sp, z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej w Gnieźnie - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej w Krasnymstawie - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej w Olsztynie - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej w Ostrowie Wlkp.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej w Poznaniu - Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowej Komunikacji Samochodowej w Zgorzelcu Sp. z o.o.

- Szczecińsko-Polickie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne Sp. z o.o.

- Tramwaje Śląskie S.A., Katowice - Tramwaje Warszawskie Sp. z o.o.

- Zakład Komunikacji Miejskiej w Gdańsku Sp. z o.o.

Portugal - Metropolitano de Lisboa, E.P., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 439/78 of 30 December 1978 - Local authorities, local authority services, and local authority companies in accordance with Lei nº 58/98 of 18 August 1998, which provide transport services in accordance with Lei nº 159/99 of 14 September 1999 - Public authorities and public companies providing rail services in accordance with Lei nº 10/90 of 17 March 1990 - Entities providing public transport service in accordance with Article 98 of the Regulamento de Transportes em Automóveis (Decreto nº 37272 of 31 December 1948) - Entities providing public transport services in accordance with Lei nº 688/73 of 21 December 1973 - Entities providing public transport services in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 38144 of 31 December 1950 - Metro do Porto, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 394-A/98 of 15 December 1998, as amended by Decreto-Lei nº 261/2001 of 26 September 2001 - Normetro, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 394-A/98 of 15 December 1998, as amended by Decreto-Lei nº 261/2001 of 26 September 2001 - Metropolitano Ligeiro de Mirandela, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 24/95 of 8 February 1995 - Metro do Mondego, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 10/2002 of 24 January 2002 - Metro Transportes do Sul, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 337/99 of 24 August 1999 - Local authorities and local authority companies providing transport services in accordance with Lei nº 159/99 of 14 September 1999 Romania - S.C. de transport cu metroul Bucureşti - "Metrorex" SA - Regii autonome locale de transport urban de călători Slovenia Companies providing urban public bus transport service under the Zakon o prevozih v cestnem prometu (Uradni list RS, 72/94, 54/96, 48/98 and 65/99).

Slovakia - Carriers operating, on the basis of a license, public passenger transport by tram, trolleybus, special, or cable transport in accordance with Article 23 of Act No. 164/1996 Coll. as amended by Acts No. 58/1997 Coll., No. 260/2001 Coll., No. 416/2001 Coll., and No. 114/2004 Coll.

- Carriers operating regular local bus transport for the public in the territory of Slovakia, or in part of the territory of a foreign state as well, or in a specific part of the territory of Slovakia on the basis of a permit to operate bus transport based on the transport permit for the specific route, which is granted in accordance with Act No. 168/1996 Coll. as amended by Acts No. 386/1996 Coll., No. 58/1997 Coll., No. 340/2000 Coll., No. 416/2001 Coll., No. 506/2002 Coll., No. 534/2003 Coll., and No. 114/2004 Coll.

For example:

- Dopravný podnik Bratislava, a.s.

- Dopravný podnik mesta Końice, a.s.

- Dopravný podnik mesta Preńov, a.s.

- Dopravný podnik mesta Ņilina, a.s.

Finlandia Entities providing regular bus transport services under a special or exclusive permit in accordance with the Laki luvanvaraisesta henkilöliikenteestä tiellä / lagen om tillståndspliktig persontrafik på väg (343/1991) and municipal transport authorities and public companies providing bus, train, or underground train transport services, or maintaining a network for the purpose of providing such transport services.

Sweden - Entities operating rail or tram services in accordance with Lagen (1997:734) om ansvar för viss kollektiv persontrafik and lagen (1990:1157) säkerhet vid tunnelbana och spårväg.

- Public or private entities providing trolleybus or bus service in accordance with Lagen (1997:734) om ansvar för viss kollektiv persontrafik and yrkestrafiklagen (1998:490).

United Kingdom - London Regional Transport - London Underground Limited - Transport for London - A subsidiary of Transport for London within the scope of section 424(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 - Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive - Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive - Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive - Brighton Borough Council - South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive - South Yorkshire Supertram Limited - Blackpool Transport Services Limited - Conwy County Borough Council - A person providing a local service in London as defined in section 179(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (a bus service) in accordance with an agreement entered into by Transport for London under section 156(2) of that Act or in accordance with a subsidiary transport agreement as defined by section 169 of that Act - Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company - A person holding a road service license under section 4(1) of the Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 that authorizes them to provide a regular service within the scope of the license.

IV. MARITIME OR RIVER PORTS OR OTHER TERMINALS

Belgium - Gemeentelijk Havenbedrijf van Antwerpen - Havenbedrijf van Gent - Maatschappij der Brugse Zeevaartinrichtigen - Port autonome de Charleroi - Port autonome de Namur - Port autonome de Liège - Port autonome du Centre et de l'Ouest - Société régionale du Port de Bruxelles / Gewestelijke Vennootschap van de Haven van Brussel - Waterwegen en Zeekanaal - De Scheepvaart Bulgaria ДП "Пристанищна инфраструктура" Entities that, by virtue of special or exclusive rights, operate public transport ports of national importance or parts thereof, listed in Annex 1 of Article 103a of the Закона за морските пространства, вътрешните водни пътища и пристанищата на Република България (обн., ДВ, бр.12/11.02.2000):

- "Пристанище Варна" ЕАД - "Порт Балчик" АД - "БМ Порт" АД - "Пристанище Бургас" ЕАД - "Пристанищен комплекс - Русе" ЕАД - "Пристанищен комплекс - Лом" ЕАД - "Пристанище Видин" ЕООД - "Драгажен флот - Истър" АД - "Дунавски индустриален парк" АД Entities that, by virtue of special or exclusive rights, operate public transport ports of national importance or parts thereof, listed in Annex 2 of Article 103a of the Закона за морските пространства, вътрешните водни пътища и пристанищата на Република България (обн., ДВ, бр.12/11.02.2000):

- "Фиш Порт" АД - Кораборемонтен завод "Порт - Бургас" АД - "Либърти металс груп" АД - "Трансстрой - Бургас" АД - "Одесос ПБМ" АД - "Поддържане чистотата на морските води" АД - "Поларис 8" ООД - "Лесил" АД - "Ромпетрол - България" АД - "Булмаркет - ДМ" ООД - "Свободна зона - Русе" ЕАД - "Дунавски драгажен флот" - АД - "Нарен" ООД - "ТЕЦ Свилоза" АД - НЕК ЕАД - клон "АЕЦ - Белене" - "Нафтекс Петрол" ЕООД - "Фериботен комплекс" АД - "Дунавски драгажен флот Дуним" АД - "ОМВ България" ЕООД - СО МАТ АД - клон Видин - "Свободна зона - Видин" ЕАД - "Дунавски драгажен флот Видин" - "Дунав турс" АД - "Меком" ООД - "Дубъл Ве Ко" ЕООД Czech Republic All contracting authorities in the sectors that exploit a defined geographical area for the purpose of providing and operating maritime or river ports or other air, maritime, or river transport terminals (regulated by Section 4, paragraph 1, letter i) of Act No. 137/2006 Coll. on Public Contracts, as amended).

Examples of contracting authorities:

- České přístavy, a.s.

Denmark - Ports defined in Article 1 of Lov om havne, cf. Act No. 326 of 28 May 1999 Germany - Maritime ports wholly or partly owned by territorial authorities (Länder, Kreise Gemeinden).

- River ports subject to the Hafenordnung in accordance with the Wassergesetze of the federal states.

Estonia - Entities subject to Article 10, paragraph 3, of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.02.2007, 15, 76) and Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332):

- AS Saarte Liinid; - AS Tallinna Sadam Ireland - Ports operating in accordance with the Harbours Acts 1946 to 2000 - Port of Rosslare Harbour operating in accordance with the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Acts 1899 Greece - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο Βόινπ Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.Β. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο ΔιƂπƃίλƀο Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.Δ. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο ΗγνπκƂλίƄƃƀο Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.ΗZ. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο ΗξƀθιƂίνπ Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.Η. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο Κƀβάιƀο Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.Κ. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο Κέξθπξƀο Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.ΚΔ. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο ΠƀƄξώλ Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.ΠΑ. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο Λƀπξίνπ Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.Λ. Α.Δ.'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - 'Οξγƀληƃκόο Ληκέλνο Ρƀƅήλƀο Αλώλπκε ΔƄƀηξƂίƀ' ('Ο.Λ.Ρ. Α.Δ'), in accordance with Law No. 2932/01 - (Port authorities) - Other ports, ΓεκνƄηθά θƀη Ννκƀξρηƀθά ΣƀκƂίƀ (Municipal and Prefectural Ports) governed by Presidential Decree No. 649/1977, Law 2987/02, Presidential Decree 362/97, and Law 2738/99 Spain - Ente público Puertos del Estado - Autoridad Portuaria de Alicante - Autoridad Portuaria de Almería - Motril - Autoridad Portuaria de Avilés - Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras - Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Cádiz - Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares - Autoridad Portuaria de Barcelona - Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao - Autoridad Portuaria de Cartagena - Autoridad Portuaria de Castellón - Autoridad Portuaria de Ceuta - Autoridad Portuaria de Ferrol - San Cibrao - Autoridad Portuaria de Gijón - Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva - Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas - Autoridad Portuaria de Málaga - Autoridad Portuaria de Marín y Ría de Pontevedra - Autoridad Portuaria de Melilla - Autoridad Portuaria de Pasajes - Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Autoridad Portuaria de Santander - Autoridad Portuaria de Sevilla - Autoridad Portuaria de Tarragona - Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia - Autoridad Portuaria de Vigo - Autoridad Portuaria de Villagarcía de Arousa - Other port authorities of the "Comunidades Autónomas" of Andalucía, Asturias, Baleares, Canarias, Cantabria, Cataluña, Galicia, Murcia, País Vasco, and Valencia France - Port autonome de Paris established in accordance with Loi n°68-917 relative au port autonome de Paris of 24 October 1968 - Port autonome de Strasbourg established in accordance with the convention entre l'Etat et la ville de Strasbourg relative à la construction du port rhénan de Strasbourg et à l'exécution de travaux d'extension de ce port of 20 May 1923, approved by Law of 26 April 1924 - Autonomous ports operating in accordance with Articles L. 111-1 et seq. of the code des ports maritimes, endowed with legal personality:

- Port autonome de Bordeaux - Port autonome de Dunkerque - Port autonome de La Rochelle - Port autonome du Havre - Port autonome de Marseille - Port autonome de Nantes-Saint-Nazaire - Port autonome de Pointe-à-Pitre - Port autonome de Rouen - Ports without legal personality, owned by the State (décret n°2006-330 of 20 March 2006 fixant la liste des ports des départements d'outre-mer exclus du transfert prévu à l'article 30 de la loi du 13 août 2004 relative aux libertés et responsabilités locales), the administration of which has been granted to local chambers of commerce and industry:

- Port de Fort de France (Martinique) - Port de Dégrad des Cannes (Guyane) - Port-Réunion (île de la Réunion) - Ports de Saint-Pierre et Miquelon - Ports without legal personality the ownership of which has been transferred to regional or local authorities and the administration of which has been granted to local chambers of commerce and industry (Article 30 of Loi n°2004-809 of 13 August 2004 relative aux libertés et responsabilités locales, as amended by Loi n°2006-1771 of 30 December 2006):

- Port de Calais - Port de Boulogne-sur-Mer - Port de Nice - Port de Bastia - Port de Sète - Port de Lorient - Port de Cannes - Port de Villefranche-sur-Mer - Voies navigables de France, public body subject to Article 124 of Loi n°90-1168 of 29 December 1990, as amended Italy - State ports (Porti statali) and other ports operated by the Capitaneria di Porto in accordance with the Codice della navigazione, Regio Decreto No. 327 of 30 March 1942 - Autonomous ports (enti portuali) established by special laws in accordance with Article 19 of the Codice della navigazione, Regio Decreto No. 327 of 30 March 1942 Cyprus Η Αξρή Ληκέλωλ Κύπξνπ established by the πƂξί Αξρήο Ληκέλωλ Κύπξνπ Νόκν Ƅνπ 1973.

Latvia Authorities that manage ports in accordance with the law "Likumu par ostām":

- Rīgas brīvostas pārvalde - Ventspils brīvostas pārvalde - Liepājas speciālas ekonomiskās zona pārvalde - Salacgrīvas ostas pārvalde - Skultes ostas pārvalde - Lielupes ostas pārvalde - Engures ostas pārvalde - Mērsraga ostas pārvalde - Pāvilostas ostas pārvalde - Rojas ostas pārvalde Other contracting institutions in accordance with the law "Par iepirkumu sabiedrisko pakalpojumu sniedzēju vajadzībām" and that operate ports in accordance with the law "Likumu par ostām".

Lithuania - State enterprise Klaipėda State Sea Port Administration, subject to the Law on the Klaipėda State Sea Port Administration of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 53-1245, 1996); - State enterprise Vidaus vandens kelių direkcija, subject to the Code on Inland Waterway Transport of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 105-2393, 1996); - Other entities in accordance with the requirements of Article 70, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006) and that operate, in the field of maritime or river ports or other terminals, in accordance with the Code on Inland Waterway Transport of the Republic of Lithuania).

Luxembourg - Port de Mertert, established and operating in accordance with the Loi relative à l'aménagement et à l'exploitation d'un port fluvial sur la Moselle of 22 July 1963, as amended.

Hungary - Ports operating in accordance with Articles 162-163 of 2003. évi CXXIX. törvény a közbeszerzésekről and 2000. évi XLII. törvény a vízi közlekedésről.

Malta - L-Awtorita' Marittima ta' Malta (Malta Maritime Authority) Netherlands Contracting entities in the fields of maritime ports, river ports, other terminals, or other terminal equipment. For example:

- Havenbedrijf Rotterdam Austria - River ports wholly or partly owned by federal states or municipalities.

Poland Entities established on the basis of the Ustawa z dnia 20 grudnia 1996 r. o portach i przystaniach morskich, including:

- Zarząd Morskiego Portu Gdańsk S.A, - Zarząd Morskiego Portu Gdynia S.A.

- Zarząd Portów Morskich Szczecin i Świnoujście S.A.

- Zarząd Portu Morskiego Darłowo Sp. z o.o.

- Zarząd Portu Morskiego Elbląg Sp. z o.o.

- Zarząd Portu Morskiego Kołobrzeg Sp. z o.o.

- Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe Polska Żegluga Morska Portugal - APDL - Administração dos Portos do Douro e Leixões, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 335/98 of 3 November 1998.

- APL - Administração do Porto de Lisboa, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 336/98 of 3 November 1998.

- APS - Administração do Porto de Sines, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 337/98 of 3 November 1998.

- APSS - Administração dos Portos de Setúbal e Sesimbra, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 338/98 of 3 November 1998.

- APA - Administração do Porto de Aveiro, S.A., in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 339/98 of 3 November 1998.

- Instituto Portuário dos Transportes Marítimos, I.P. (IPTM, I.P.), in accordance with Decreto-Lei nº 146/2007, of 27 April 2007.

Romania - Compania Naţională "Administraţia Porturilor Maritime" SA Constanţa - Compania Naţională "Administraţia Canalelor Navigabile SA" - Compania Naţională de Radiocomunicaţii Navale "RADIONAV" SA - Regia Autonomă "Administraţia Fluvială a Dunării de Jos" - Compania Naţională "Administraţia Porturilor Dunării Maritime" - Compania Naţională "Administraţia Porturilor Dunării Fluviale" SA - Porturile: Sulina, Brăila, Zimnicea şi Turnul-Măgurele Slovenia Maritime ports wholly or partly owned by the State that provide a public economic service in accordance with the Pomorski Zakonik (Uradni list RS, 56/99). Mat. Ńt. Naziv Pońtna Ńt. Kraj

Slovakia Entities operating non-public river ports for goods transport by authorization granted by a state authority, or entities established by a state authority to operate public ports on rivers, in accordance with Act No. 338/2000 Coll. as amended by Acts No. 57/2001 Coll. and No. 580/2003 Coll.

Finland - Ports operating in accordance with the Laki kunnallisista satamajärjestyksistä ja liikennemaksuista / lagen om kommunala hamnanordningar och trafikavgifter (955/1976) and ports established by license under Section 3 of laki yksityisistä yleisistä satamista / lagen om privata allmänna hamnar (1156/1994).

- Saimaan kanavan hoitokunta / Förvaltningsnämnden för Saima kanal.

Sweden Ports and terminals in accordance with Lagen (1983:293) om inrättande, utvidgning och avlysning av allmän farled och allmän hamn and förordningen (1983:744) om trafiken på Göta kanal United Kingdom - A local authority that exploits a geographical area for the purpose of providing maritime or river ports or other terminals to carriers by sea or inland waterways - A port authority within the meaning of section 57 of the Harbours Act 1964 - British Waterways Board - A port authority defined by section 38(1) of the Harbours Act (Northern Ireland) 1970

V. AIRPORT INSTALLATIONS

Belgium - Brussels International Airport Company - Belgocontrol - Luchthaven Antwerpen - Internationale Luchthaven Oostende-Brugge - Société Wallonne des Aéroports - Brussels South Charleroi Airport - Liège Airport Bulgaria Главна дирекция "Гражданска въздухоплавателна администрация" ДП "Ръководство на въздушното движение" Operators of civil airports for public use as determined by the Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 43, paragraph 3, of the Закона на гражданското въздухоплаване (обн., ДВ, бр.94/01.12.1972):

- "Летище София" ЕАД - "Фрапорт Туин Стар Еърпорт Мениджмънт" АД - "Летище Пловдив" ЕАД - "Letishte Ruse" EOOD - "Letishte Gorna Oryakhovitsa" EAD Czech Republic All contracting authorities in the sectors exploiting specific geographical areas for the purpose of supply and operation of airports (regulated by section 4, paragraph 1, letter i), of Act No. 137/2006 Coll. on Public Contracts, as amended).

Examples of contracting authorities:

- Česká správa letišť, s.p.

- Letiště Karlovy Vary s.r.o.

- Letiště Ostrava, a.s.

- Správa Letiště Praha, s. p.

Denmark - Airports operating on the basis of an authorization in accordance with Article 55, paragraph 1, of the Lov om luftfart, see Consolidation Act No. 731 of 21 June 2007.

Germany - Airports according to the definition of Article 38, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1, of the Luftverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung of 19 June 1964, as amended on 5 January 2007.

Estonia - Entities subject to Article 10, paragraph 3, of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.02.2007, 15, 76) and Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332) - AS Tallinna Lennujaam - Tallinn Airport GH AS Ireland - Airports of Dublin, Cork and Shannon operated by Aer Rianta -Irish Airports.

- Airports operating on the basis of an authorization granted in accordance with a public use license granted in accordance with the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 as amended by the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act, 1998, and in which regular air services are performed by aircraft for the public transport of passengers, mail or cargo.

Greece - 'Υπηρεσία Πολιτικής Αεροπορίας' ('ΥΠΑ'), operating in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 714/70, as amended by Law No. 1340/83; the organization of the company is established by Presidential Decree No. 56/89, as subsequently amended.

- The company 'Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών' at Spata, operating in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 2338/95 Κύρωση Σύμβασης Ανάπτυξης του Νέου Διεθνούς Αεροδρομίου της Αθήνας στα Σπάτα, 'ίδρυση της εταιρείας 'Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Α.Ε.' έγκριση περιβαλλοντικών όρων και άλλες διατάξεις').

- 'Υπηρεσίες Διαχείρισης' in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 158/02 'Ίδρυση, καταστατικό, σκοπός, οργάνωση, διοίκηση, λειτουργία και στελέ- χωση πολιτικών αερολιμένων από φυσικά πρόσωπα, νομικά πρόσωπα ιδιωτικού δικαίου και Οργανισμούς Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης' (Official Gazette of Greece Α 137) Spain - Public entity Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (AENA) France - Airports managed by state-owned companies in accordance with Articles L.251-1, L.260-1 and L.270-1 of the Code de l'aviation civile.

- Airports managed on the basis of a concession granted by the State in accordance with Article R.223-2 of the Code de l'aviation civile.

- Airports managed in accordance with an arrêté préfectoral portant autorisation d'occupation temporaire.

- Airports established by a public authority that are subject to a convention as set out in Article L.221-1 of the Code de l'aviation civile.

- Airports whose ownership has been transferred to regional or local authorities or to a group thereof in accordance with Loi n°2004-809 of 13 August 2004 relative aux libertés et responsabilités locales, particularly its Article 28:

- Aérodrome d'Ajaccio Campo-dell'Oro - Aérodrome d'Avignon - Aérodrome de Bastia-Poretta - Aérodrome de Beauvais-Tillé - Aérodrome de Bergerac-Roumanière - Aérodrome de Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne - Aérodrome de Brest Bretagne - Aérodrome de Calvi-Sainte-Catherine - Aérodrome de Carcassonne en Pays Cathare - Aérodrome de Dinard-Pleurthuit-Saint-Malo - Aérodrome de Figari-Sud Corse - Aérodrome de Lille-Lesquin - Aérodrome de Metz-Nancy-Lorraine - Aérodrome de Pau-Pyrénées - Aérodrome de Perpignan-Rivesaltes - Aérodrome de Poitiers-Biard - Aérodrome de Rennes-Saint-Jacques - State-owned civil airports whose management has been granted to the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie (Article 7 of Loi n°2005-357 of 21 April 2005 relative aux aéroports and Décret n°2007-444 of 23 February 2007 relatif aux aérodromes appartenant à l'Etat).

- Aérodrome de Marseille-Provence - Aérodrome d'Aix-les-Milles et Marignane-Berre - Aérodrome de Nice Côte-d'Azur et Cannes-Mandelieu - Aérodrome de Strasbourg-Entzheim - Aérodrome de Fort-de France-le Lamentin - Aérodrome de Pointe-à-Pitre-le Raizet - Aérodrome de Saint-Denis-Gillot - Other state-owned civil airports excluded from the transfer to regional and local authorities in accordance with Decree No. 2005-1070 of 24 August 2005, as amended:

- Aérodrome de Saint-Pierre Pointe Blanche - Aérodrome de Nantes Atlantique et Saint-Nazaire-Montoir - Aéroports de Paris (Loi n°2005-357 of 20 April 2005 and Décret n°2005-828 of 20 July 2005) Italy - As of 1 January 1996, Legislative Decree No. 497 of 25 November 1995, relativo alla trasformazione dell'Azienda autonoma di assistenza al volo per il traffico aereo generale in ente pubblico economico, denominato ENAV, Ente nazionale di assistenza al volo, reconfirmed on several occasions and subsequently transformed into law, Legge No. 665 of 21 December 1996 has finally assumed the transformation of the entity into a corporate company (S.p.A) as of 1 January 2001.

- Managing entities governed by special laws.

- Entities operating airport installations on the basis of a concession granted in accordance with Article 694 of the Codice della navigazione, Regio Decreto No. 327 of 30 March 1942.

- Airport entities, including the managing companies SEA (Milan) and ADR (Fiumicino).

Cyprus Latvia - Valsts akciju sabiedrība "Latvijas gaisa satiksme" - Valsts akciju sabiedrība "Starptautiskā lidosta "Rīga"" - SIA "Aviasabiedrība "Liepāja"" Lithuania - State Enterprise Vilnius International Airport - State Enterprise Kaunas Airport - State Enterprise Palanga International Airport - State Enterprise "Oro navigacija" - Municipal Enterprise "Šiaulių oro uostas" - Other entities complying with the requirements of Article 70 (1, 2) of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006) and operating in the field of airport installations in accordance with the Law on Aviation of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 94-2918, 2000).

Luxembourg - Aéroport du Findel.

Hungary - Airports managed in accordance with Articles 162-163 of 2003. évi CXXIX. törvény a közbeszerzésekről and 1995. évi XCVII. törvény a légiközlekedésről.

- Budapest Ferihegy Nemzetközi Repülőtér managed by Budapest Airport Rt. On the basis of 1995. évi XCVII. törvény a légiközlekedésről and 83/2006. (XII. 13.) GKM rendelet a légiforgalmi irányító szolgálatot ellátó és a légiforgalmi szakszemélyzet képzését végző szervezetről.

Malta - L-Ajruport Internazzjonali ta' Malta (Malta International Airport) Netherlands Airports operating in accordance with Articles 18 et seq. of Luchtvaartwet. For example:

- Luchthaven Schiphol Austria - Entities authorized to provide airport services in accordance with the Luftfahrtgesetz, BGBl. 253/1957, as amended.

Poland - Public undertaking "Porty Lotnicze", operating on the basis of the Ustawa z dnia 23 października 1987 r. o przedsiębiorstwie państwowym "Porty Lotnicze" - Port Lotniczy Bydgoszcz S.A.

- Port Lotniczy Gdańsk Sp. z o.o.

- Górnośląskie Towarzystwo Lotnicze S.A. Międzynarodowy Port Lotniczy Katowice - Międzynarodowy Port Lotniczy im. Jana Pawła II Kraków - Balice Sp. z o.o.

- Lotnisko Łódź Lublinek Sp. z o.o.

- Port Lotniczy Poznań - Ławica Sp. z o.o.

- Port Lotniczy Szczecin - Goleniów Sp. z o.o.

- Port Lotniczy Wrocław S.A.

- Port Lotniczy im. Fryderyka Chopina w Warszawie - Port Lotniczy Rzeszów - Jasionka - Porty Lotnicze "Mazury- Szczytno" Sp. z o.o. w Szczytnie - Port Lotniczy Zielona Góra - Babimost Portugal - ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A., established in accordance with Decreto-Lei No 404/98 do 18 de Dezembro 1998 - NAV - Empresa Pública de Navegação Aérea de Portugal, E. P., established in accordance with Decreto-Lei No 404/98 do 18 de Dezembro 1998 - ANAM - Aeroportos e Navegação Aérea da Madeira, S. A., established in accordance with Decreto-Lei No. 453/91 do 11 de Dezembro 1991.

Romania - Compania Naţională "Aeroporturi Bucureşti" SA - Societatea Naţională "Aeroportul Internaţional Mihail Kogălniceanu-Constanţa" - Societatea Naţională "Aeroportul Internaţional Timişoara-Traian Vuia"-SA - Regia Autonomă "Administraţia Română a Serviciilor de Trafic Aerian ROMAT SA - Aeroporturile aflate în subordinea Consiliilor Locale - SC Aeroportul Arad SA - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Bacău - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Baia Mare - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Cluj Napoca - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Internaţional Craiova - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Iaşi - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Oradea - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Satu-Mare - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Sibiu - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Suceava - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Târgu Mureş - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Tulcea - Regia Autonomă Aeroportul Caransebeş Slovenia Public civil airports operating in accordance with the Zakon o letalstvu (Uradnilist RS, 18/01)

Slovakia Entities operating airports on the basis of consent granted by the state authority and entities offering air telecommunications services in accordance with Act No. 143/1998 Coll. as amended by Acts No. 57/2001 Coll., No. 37/2002 Coll., No. 136/2004 Coll. and No. 544/2004 Coll.

For example:

- Letisko M. R. Štefánika, a.s., Bratislava - Letisko Poprad - Tatry, a.s.

- Letisko Košice, a.s.

Finland Airports managed by "Ilmailulaitos Finavia/Luftfartsverket Finavia", or by a municipal undertaking or a public undertaking in accordance with the Ilmailulaki/luftfartslagen (1242/2005) and the Laki Ilmailulaitoksesta/lag om Luftfartsverket (1245/2005).

Sweden - Publicly owned airports managed in accordance with the luftfartslagen (1957:297) - Privately owned airports and managed with an operating license under this act, when the license corresponds to the criterion of Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Directive.

United Kingdom - A local authority exploiting a geographical area for the purpose of providing airport services or other terminal services to air carriers.

- An airport operator within the scope of the Airports Act 1986 managing an airport subject to economic regulation under Part IV of said Act.

- Highland and Islands Airports Limited - An airport operator within the scope of the Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 - BAA Ltd.

VI. RAILWAY SERVICES

Belgium - SNCB Holding/NMBS Holding - Société nationale des Chemins de fer belges//Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen - Infrabel Bulgaria - Национална компания 'Железопътна инфраструктура' - 'Български държавни железници' ЕАД - 'БДЖ - Пътнически превози' ЕООД - 'БДЖ - Тягов подвижен състав (Локомотиви)' ЕООД - 'БДЖ - Товарни превози' ЕООД - 'Българска Железопътна Компания' АД - 'Булмаркет - ДМ' ООД Czech Republic All contracting entities in the sectors providing services in the field of railway services defined in section 4, paragraph 1, letter f), of Act No. 137/2006 Coll. on public contracts, as amended.

Examples of contracting authorities:

- ČD Cargo, a.s.

- České dráhy, a.s - Správa železniční dopravní cesty, státní organizace Denmark - DSB - DSB S-tog A/S - Metroselskabet I/S Germany - Deutsche Bahn AG - Other companies providing railway services to the public in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 1, of the Allgemeines Eisenbahngesetz of 27 December 1993, as amended on 26 February 2008.

Estonia - Entities operating in accordance with Article 10, paragraph 3, of the Public Procurement Act (RT I 21.2.2007, 15, 76) and Article 14 of the Competition Act (RT I 2001, 56 332).

- AS Eesti Raudtee - AS Elektriraudtee Ireland - Iarnród Éireann [Irish Rail] - Railway Procurement Agency Greece - 'Οργανισμός Σιδηροδρόμων Ελλάδος Α.Ε.' ('Ο.Σ.Ε. Α.Ε.'), in accordance with Law No. 2671/98 - 'ΕΡΓΟΣΕ Α.Ε.' in accordance with Law No. 2366/95 Spain - Public entity Administración de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF) - Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles (RENFE) - Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha (FEVE) - Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) - Eusko Trenbideak (Bilbao) - Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana. (FGV) - Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (Ferrocarriles de Mallorca) - Ferrocarril de Soller - Funicular de Bulnes France - Société nationale des chemins de fer français and other railway networks open to the public, referred to by Loi d'orientation des transports intérieurs No. 82-1153 of 30 December 1982, Title II, Chapter 1.

- Réseau ferré de France, state-owned company created by Law No. 97-135 of 13 February 1997.

Italy - Ferrovie dello Stato S. p. A. including the Società partecipate - Entities, companies and undertakings providing railway services on the basis of a concession in accordance with Article 10 of Royal Decree No. 1447 of 9 May 1912, approving the consolidated text of the laws on le ferrovie concesse all'industria privata, le tramvie a trazione meccanica e gli automobili - Entities, companies and undertakings providing railway services on the basis of a concession in accordance with Article 14 of Law No. 410 of 4 June 1949 - Concorso dello Stato per la riattivazione dei pubblici servizi di trasporto in concessione.

- Entities, companies and undertakings providing railway services or local authorities providing railway services on the basis of a concession in accordance with Article 14 of Law No. 1221 of 2 August 1952 - Provvedimenti per l'esercizio ed il potenziamento di ferrovie e di altre linee di trasporto in regime di concessione.

- Entities, companies and undertakings providing public transport service, in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of Legislative Decree No. 422 of 19 November 1997 - Conferimento alle regioni ed agli enti locali di funzioni e compiti in materia di trasporto pubblico locale, a norma dell'articolo 4, comma 4, Della L. 15 marzo 1997, n. 9 - as amended by Legislative Decree No. 400 of 20 September 1999, and by Article 45 of Legge No. 166 of 1 August 2002.

Cyprus Latvia - Valsts akciju sabiedrība 'Latvijas dzelzceļš' - Valsts akciju sabiedrība 'Vaiņodes dzelzceļš' Lithuania - Akcinė bendrovė 'Lietuvos geležinkeliai' - Other entities complying with the requirements of Article 70, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 84-2000, 1996; No. 4-102, 2006) and operating railway services in accordance with the Railway Transport Code of the Republic of Lithuania (Official Gazette No. 72-2489, 2004).