Consumer policy. The Parties shall endeavour to cooperate in the field of consumer policy in order to secure a high level of consumer protection. The Parties agree that cooperation within this field may involve to the extent possible: a) increasing the compatibility of consumer legislation in order to avoid barriers to trade while ensuring a high level of consumer protection; b) promoting exchange of information on consumer systems, including consumer laws, consumer product safety, enforcement of consumer legislation, consumer education and empowerment, and consumer redress; c) encouraging the development of independent consumer associations and contacts between consumer representatives.
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Consumer policy. The Parties shall endeavour to cooperate in the field of consumer policy in order to secure a high level of consumer protection. The Parties agree that cooperation within this field may involve to the extent possible:
(a) increasing the compatibility of consumer legislation in order to avoid barriers to trade while ensuring a high level of consumer protection;
(b) promoting exchange of information on consumer systems, including consumer laws, consumer product safety, enforcement of consumer legislation, consumer education and empowerment, and consumer redress;
(c) encouraging the development of independent consumer associations and contacts between consumer representatives.
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Samples: Framework Agreement