The public interest assessment should preferably take place during the investigation for the application of review of trade defense. In the case of original dumping investigations, it is mandatory to start the evaluation within the scope of SDECOM by act of SECEX. All parties must complete Public Interest Questionnaires (QIP) to provide relevant information to authorities.
It is possible, exceptionally, for public interest assessments to be opened outside the original investigation and end-of-period review processes. In order to be accepted, they must present a QIP in cases of exceptional facts at least one year after application or last extension of the measure.