However, for the avoidance of doubt, amendments by WADA to the World Anti-Doping Code, the Prohibited List, and any International Standard will come into effect automatically in the manner set out in the World Anti-Doping Code, and such amendments will be binding upon all Athletes and other Persons without further formality.1.4.4  Changes to the Prohibited List and/or to Technical Documents relating to substances or methods on the Prohibited List will not be applied retroactively unless they specifically so provide.