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Entered into force September 15, 2005 for Measures XXVII-1 – XXVII-3.

Date of tacit approval is listed, unless Consultative Parties directly notified the Depositary of their intent to adhere to the recommendations. Measures XXVIII-2 – XXVII-5 were done by tacit approval, while Measure XXVII-1 required affirmative approval, as noted below.

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