Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall discuss and exchange information on existing SPS and animal welfare measures and on their development and implementation. Such discussions and exchange of information shall, as appropriate, take into account the SPS Agreement and the standards, guidelines or recommendations of the Codex, the OIE and the IPPC.
2. The Parties agree to cooperate on animal and plant welfare through the exchange of information, expertise and experience with the objective of building up capacity in this field. Such cooperation shall be specific to the needs of a Party and be conducted with the aim of assisting each Party in complying with the other Party’s legal framework.
3. The Parties shall establish a timely dialogue on SPS issues upon request by either Party to consider matters relating to SPS and other urgent issues covered by this Chapter. The Cooperation Committee may adopt rules for the conduct of such dialogues.
4. The Parties shall designate and regularly update the contact points for communication on matters covered by this Chapter. SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. The Parties, reaffirming their respective commitments under the WTO Agreement, hereby lay down the necessary arrangements in view of improving reciprocal conditions for trade in services and establishment.
2. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as imposing any obligation with respect to government procurement subject to the provisions of Chapter 8 (Government Procurement) of this Title.
3. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to subsidies granted by the Parties.
Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall discuss and exchange information on existing SPS and animal welfare measures and on their development and implementation. Such discussions and exchange of information shall, as appropriate, take into account the SPS Agreement and the standards, guidelines or recommendations of the Codex, the OIE and the IPPC.
2. The Parties agree to cooperate on animal and plant welfare through the exchange of information, expertise and experience with the objective of building up capacity in this field. Such cooperation shall be specific to the needs of a Party and be conducted with the aim of assisting each Party in complying with the other Party's legal framework.
3. The Parties shall establish a timely dialogue on SPS issues upon request by either Party to consider matters relating to SPS and other urgent issues covered by this Chapter. The Cooperation Committee may adopt rules for the conduct of such dialogues.
4. The Parties shall designate and regularly update the contact points for communication on matters covered by this Chapter.
Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall provide notification of any changes to their mandatory requirements in accordance with their WTO obligations. In exceptional cases where considerations of health, safety or environmental protection warrant more urgent action, each Party shall notify the other Party of changes within the time period set out in the relevant Sectoral Annex or if no time period is specified, at least 60 days before the changes enter into force.
2. The Parties shall, for the purposes of this Chapter, establish contact points to expeditiously:
(a) broaden the exchange of information; and
(b) give favourable consideration to any written request for consultation.
3. The Parties should endeavour to develop a work programme and mechanisms for co-operation activities in the areas of technical issues of mutual interest.
Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall provide notification of any changes to their mandatory requirements in accordance with their WTO obligations. In exceptional cases where considerations of health, safety or environmental protection warrant more urgent action, each Party shall notify the other Party of changes within the time period set out in the relevant Sectoral Annex or if no time period is specified, at least 60 days before the changes enter into force.
2. The Parties shall, for the purposes of this Chapter, establish contact points to expeditiously:
(a) broaden the exchange of information; and
(b) give favourable consideration to any written request for consultation.
3. The Parties should endeavour to develop a work programme and mechanisms for co-operation activities in the areas of technical issues of mutual interest.
Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall discuss and exchange information on existing SPS and animal-welfare measures and on their development and implementation. Such discussions and exchanges of information shall take into account the SPS Agreement and the relevant Codex, OJE and IPPC standards, guidelines and recommendations, as appropriate.
2. The Parties shall cooperate on animal health, animal welfare and plant-health matters through the exchange of information, expertise and experience, with the objective of building up capacity in those fields.
3. The Parties shall, upon the request of either Party, establish a timely dialogue on SPS matters to consider matters relating to SPS and any other urgent issues covered by this Chapter. The Partnership Committee may adopt rules of procedures for the conduct of such dialogues.
4. The Parties shall designate and regularly update contact points for communication on matters covered by this Chapter.
Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall discuss and exchange information on existing SPS and animal welfare measures and on their development and implementation. Such discussions and exchange of information shall, as appropriate, take into account the SPS Agreement and the standards, guidelines or recommendations of the IPPC, the OIE and the Codex Alimentarius.
2. The Parties agree to cooperate on matters relating to food safety, animal health, animal welfare, plant health, the protection of plants and antimicrobial resistance through the exchange of information, expertise and experience with the objective of building up capacity in those fields. Such cooperation may include technical assistance.
3. Upon request by either Party, the Parties shall establish a timely dialogue on SPS issues to consider matters relating to SPS and other urgent issues covered by this Chapter. The Cooperation Committee may adopt rules for the conduct of such dialogues.
4. The Parties shall designate and regularly update contact points for communication on matters covered by this Chapter.
Exchange of information and cooperation. In order to ensure a correct and uniform application and interpretation of this Agreement, and to encourage trade in industrial goods between them, the Parties, shall:
(a) notify each other of relevant proposed and actual legislative amendments, and exchange information concerning the implementation of law and practice, including in particular on procedures to ensure the compliance of Notified Bodies on their territory with the rules applicable to them;
(b) invite each other to take part, as appropriate, in their relevant mechanisms of information exchange, coordination and other related activities;
(c) encourage their Notified Bodies to cooperate with a view to establishing mutual recognition arrangements in the voluntary sphere.
Exchange of information and cooperation. In order to ensure a correct and uniform application and inter- pretation of this Agreement, the Parties, their authorities and their notified bodies shall:
(a) exchange all relevant information concerning implementa- tion of law and practice including, in particular, the proce- dure to ensure compliance of notified bodies;
(b) take part, as appropriate, in the relevant mechanisms of information, coordination and other related activities of the Parties;
(c) encourage their bodies to cooperate with a view to estab- lishing mutual recognition arrangements in the voluntary sphere.
Exchange of information and cooperation. Parent, Merger Sub and the Company each shall work together and promptly supply the other with any required information which may be required and reasonable assistance as the other may request in order to effectuate any filings or applications pursuant to Section 5.3(a). Except where prohibited by applicable Law relating to the exchange of information, and subject to the Confidentiality Agreement, each of the Company and Parent shall (i) consult with the other prior to taking a position with respect to any such filing, (ii) permit the other to review and discuss in advance, and consider in good faith, the views of the other in connection with any analyses, appearances, presentations, memoranda, briefs, white papers, arguments, opinions and proposals before making or submitting any of the foregoing to any Governmental Entity in connection with any investigations or proceedings in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (including under any antitrust or fair trade applicable Law), (iii) coordinate with the other in preparing and exchanging such information, (iv) promptly provide the other (and its counsel) with copies of all filings, presentations or submissions (and a summary of any oral presentations) made by such party with any Governmental Entity in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, (v) promptly notify the other of any conversation, correspondence, filings, or written communications from any Governmental Entity, and (vi) not agree to participate in any substantive meeting or discussion (including telephonic conversation) with any Governmental Entity in respect of any filing, investigation or inquiry concerning this Agreement or the transaction contemplated hereby unless, to the extent reasonably practicable, it gives the other Party the opportunity to attend. It is acknowledged and agreed that the parties hereto shall have, except where prohibited by applicable Law, joint responsibility for determining the strategy for dealing with, and keep one another reasonably apprised of the status of any communications with or any inquires or requests for additional information from, the FTC, the DOJ or any other applicable Governmental Entity.
Exchange of information and cooperation. 1. The Parties shall strengthen the exchange of information and co-operation in the areas of mutual interest relating to TBT and SPS, such as:
(a) inspection and quarantine of animals, plants and their products;
(b) quality and safety control of products;
(c) procedure and processing period of approval of food establishments;
(d) technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures; and
(e) sharing of experience in the implementation of the principle of transparency by their respective enquiry points under the TBT Agreement and SPS Agreement.
2. Each Party shall, on request, give positive consideration to proposals to supplement existing co-operation on standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures. Such co-operation, which shall be on mutually agreed terms and conditions, may include but are not limited to advice or technical co-operation relating to the development or application of standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.
3. The Parties shall strengthen co-operation and communication of experience and expertise in addressing TBT and SPS measures affecting both Parties.
