Conformity Assessment. 1. The Parties, through the Joint Committee established by Article 11 of the Mutual Recognition Agreement on Conformity Assessment between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore, shall consider arrangements additional to those provided for in this Chapter to ensure that differences between the structure, organization and operation of conformity assessment procedures in their respective territories do not unnecessarily impede trade between them. 2. For the purposes of conformity assessment, each Party shall, on the request of the other Party, and in accordance with relevant international obligations and its respective applicable domestic laws, rules and regulations, take reasonable steps to facilitate access in its territory for inspection, testing and other relevant procedures. 3. The Parties affirm their intention to adopt and apply, with such modifications as may be necessary, the principles set out in the APEC Information Notes on Good Regulatory Practice for Technical Regulation with respect to conformity assessment and approval procedures in meeting their international obligations under the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
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