Constitution of the International Rice Commission. Formulated at the International Rice Meeting at Baguio March 1–13, 1948; approved by a resolution adopted at the Fourth Session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, held in Washington November 15–29, 1948; instrument of acceptance deposited by the United States of America February 28, 1949; entered into force January 4, 1949; entered into force with respect to the United States of America February 28, 1949.