Common use of Export Restrictions on Essential Food Clause in Contracts

Export Restrictions on Essential Food. 1. Each Party shall endeavour not to introduce or maintain any prohibitions or restrictions on the exportation or sale for export of any essential food to the other Party as set out in paragraph 2(a) of Article XI of the GATT 1994. 2. Where a Party intends to adopt an export prohibition or restriction on an essential food to the other Party in accordance with paragraph 2(a) of Article XI of the GATT 1994, it shall: (a) seek to limit such prohibition or restriction to the extent necessary, giving due consideration to its possible negative effects on the other Party’s food security; (b) before adopting such a prohibition or restriction, provide notice in writing, as far in advance as practicable, to the other Party of such prohibition or restriction and its reasons, together with its nature and expected duration; and (c) on request, provide the other Party with reasonable opportunity for consultation with respect to any matter related to such prohibition or restriction with a view to minimising the negative effects on the other Party’s food security. 3. The Parties shall review this Article with a view to considering the approach on avoiding the introduction or maintenance of any prohibition or restriction on the exportation or sale for export of essential food ten years after the date of entry into force of this Agreement, unless the Parties otherwise agree.

Export Restrictions on Essential Food. 1. Each Party shall endeavour not to introduce or maintain any prohibitions or restrictions on the exportation or sale for export of any essential food to the other Party as set out in paragraph 2(a) of Article XI of the GATT 1994. 2. Where a Party intends to adopt an export prohibition or restriction on an essential food to the other Party in accordance with paragraph 2(a) of Article XI of the GATT 1994, it shall: (a) seek to limit such prohibition or restriction to the extent necessary, giving due consideration to its possible negative effects on the other Party’s 's food security; (b) before adopting such a prohibition or restriction, provide notice in writing, as far in advance as practicable, to the other Party of such prohibition or restriction and its reasons, together with its nature and expected duration; and (c) on request, provide the other Party with reasonable opportunity for consultation with respect to any matter related to such prohibition or restriction with a view to minimising the negative effects on the other Party’s 's food security. 3. The Parties shall review this Article with a view to considering the approach on avoiding the introduction or maintenance of any prohibition or restriction on the exportation or sale for export of essential food ten years after the date of entry into force of this Agreement, unless the Parties otherwise agree.