Checklist approach Sample Clauses

Checklist approach. 178. In EC – Bed Linen, the European Community objected to what it termed the "checklist" approach to the list of factors under Article 3.4 and argued that the relevance of some factors may be apparent early in the investigation. The Panel concluded that "as long as the lack of relevance or materiality of the factors not central to the decision is at least implicitly apparent from the final determination, the Agreement's requirements are satisfied. While a checklist would perhaps 236 Panel Report, Guatemala – Cement II, para. 8.283. 237 Appellate Body Report, EC – Tube or Pipe Fittings, para. 131. 238 Appellate Body Report, EC – Tube or Pipe Fittings, para. 157. 239 Appellate Body Report, EC – Tube or Pipe Fittings, paras. 161-162.