18.321 (Rev. CoP19) & 18.322 (Rev. CoP19) Annotation #15

Decision directed to
18.321 (Rev. CoP19)
Decision directed to:
Secretariat
The Secretariat shall: a) subject to available resources, undertake a study to assess the effect on Dalbergia/Guibourtia species in international trade of the exemptions contained in annotation #15 for finished musical instruments, parts and accessories, and the conservation implications thereof; b) bring any scientific or technical issues to the attention of the Plants Committee and seek its advice; and c) report the results of its evaluation along with its recommendations to the Standing Committee.
18.322 (Rev. CoP19)
Decision directed to:
Standing Committee
The Standing Committee shall in the context of its work on annotations under the relevant Decisions, consider any report by the Secretariat in accordance with Decision 18.321 (Rev. CoP19), undertake additional evaluation if necessary and report to the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties. If warranted, the Standing Committee may work with relevant Parties in preparing an amendment proposal for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.