WTO notification · TBT
NicaraguaProposed measure, not in force yet
NTN 16 003 - 18 Nicaraguan Technical Standard (Norma Técnica Nicaragüense). Cocoa. Fermented cocoa beans. Classification and requirements
NTN 16 003 - 18 Norma Técnica Nicaragüense. Cacao. Cacao en grano fermentado. Clasificación y requisitos
Nicaragua notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 1 June 2026. The comment period closed on 1 July 2026.
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Cocoa Beans (Cacao en Granos) (Theobroma cacao L.) Cocoa (ICS Code(s): 67.140.30)
Cacao en Granos (Theobroma cacao L.) Cacao (Código(s) de la ICS: 67.140.30)
The comment period closed on 1 July 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/NIC/183; it can take them up with Nicaragua.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)The notified Technical Standard establishes the classification of cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.), and the quality and traceability requirements they must meet. The classification and quality criteria apply to fermented cocoa beans.Note: The provisions on official traceability are set out in Annex G. Verification of compliance with this Annex shall be the responsibility of the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection and Health (IPSA).
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