Measures Linked to Animal and Plant Health Sample Clauses

Measures Linked to Animal and Plant Health. 1. The Parties shall recognise the concept of pest- and disease-free areas, and areas of low pest- and low disease- prevalence, in accordance with the SPS Agreement, and the standards, guidelines or recommendations of the World Organization on Animal Health (hereinafter referred to as "OIE") and of the International Plant Protection Convention (hereinafter referred to as "IPPC"). 2. Pursuant to paragraph 1, the SPS Sub-committee shall establish an appropriate procedure for the recognition of pest- and disease-free areas, and areas of low pest- and low disease-prevalence, taking into account any relevant international standard, guideline or recommendation. Such procedure will include situations related to outbreaks and reinfestations. 3. When determining the areas referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Parties shall consider factors such as geographical location, ecosystems, epidemiological surveillance, and the effectiveness of sanitary or phytosanitary controls in that area. 4. The Parties shall establish close cooperation on the determination of pest- and disease-free areas, and areas of low pest- and disease prevalence, with the objective of acquiring confidence in the procedures followed by each Party for the determination of pest- and disease-free areas, and areas of low pest- and low disease prevalence. 5. When determining pest- and disease-free areas, and areas of low pest and disease prevalence, whether for the first time or after an outbreak of an animal disease or a re-introduction of a plant pest, the importing Party shall in principle base its own determination of the animal and plant health status of the exporting Party or parts thereof, on the information provided by the exporting Party in accordance with the SPS Agreement and OIE and IPPC standards, and take into consideration the determination made by the exporting Party. 6. In the event that an importing Party does not recognise the areas determined by an exporting Party as a pest- and disease-free areas or areas of low pest- and disease prevalence, the importing Party, upon request of the exporting Party, shall provide the information on the basis on which such decision was made, and/or hold consultations, as soon as possible, in order to assess a possible alternative agreed solution.
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Measures Linked to Animal and Plant Health. 1. The Parties shall recognise the concept of pest-free or disease-free areas and areas of low pest or disease prevalence in accordance with the SPS Agreement and the relevant standards, guidelines or recommendations of the Codex, the OIE and the IPPC. 2. When determining pest-free or disease-free areas and areas of low pest or disease prevalence, the Parties shall consider factors such as geographical location, ecosystems, epidemiological surveillance, and the effectiveness of sanitary or phytosanitary controls in such areas.
Measures Linked to Animal and Plant Health. 1. The Parties recognise the concepts of disease-free areas, areas of low disease prevalence, and compartmentalisation in accordance with the SPS Agreement and OIE standards, guidelines or recommendations. The Parties also recognise the animal health status as determined by the OIE. 2. The Parties recognise the concepts of pest-free areas, areas of low pest prevalence, protected zones and pest free production sites in accordance with the SPS Agreement and IPPC standards, guidelines or recommendations. 3. The Parties shall consider factors such as geographical location, ecosystems, epidemiological surveillance, and the effectiveness of the SPS controls. 4. The SPS Committee shall define in further detail the procedure for the recognition of the concepts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 taking into account the SPS Agreement and the OIE and IPPC standards, guidelines or recommendations. 5. When the importing Party assesses the self-determination of the animal or plant health status made by the exporting Party, it shall, in principle, base its own assessment of the animal or plant health status of the exporting Party or parts thereof on the information provided by the exporting Party in accordance with the SPS Agreement and the OIE and IPPC standards, guidelines or recommendations. The importing Party shall endeavour to provide the exporting Party its decision without undue delay after the request for assessment. 6. If the importing Party does not accept the self-determination of the animal or plant health status made by the exporting Party, it shall explain the reasons and, upon request by the exporting Party, enter into consultations as soon as possible to reach an alternative solution. 7. The exporting Party shall provide relevant evidence in order to objectively demonstrate to the importing Party that the animal or plant health status of those areas is likely to remain unchanged. For that purpose, the exporting Party shall, upon request by the importing Party, give the importing Party reasonable access for inspection, testing and other relevant procedures.
Measures Linked to Animal and Plant Health. The Parties shall recognise the concept of pest- or disease-free areas and areas of low pest or disease prevalence, in accordance with the SPS Agreement as well as the standards, guidelines or recommendations of the World Organisation for Animal Health (hereinafter referred to as the "OIE") and the International Plant Protection Convention (hereinafter referred to as the "IPPC"). The Sub-Committee referred to in Article 156 of this Chapter may define further details for the procedure for the recognition of such areas, taking into account the SPS Agreement, the OIE and the IPPC relevant standards, guidelines or recommendations. This procedure will include situations related to outbreaks and reinfestations.
Measures Linked to Animal and Plant Health. In accordance with the SPS Agreement and the relevant IPPC, OIE and Codex Alimentarius standards, guidelines or recommendations: (a) the Parties shall recognise the concept of pest or disease-free areas and areas of low pest or disease prevalence; (b) the importing Party shall base its sanitary measures applicable to the exporting Party whose territory is affected by a pest or disease on the zoning decision taken by the exporting Party, provided that the importing Party's appropriate level of protection will be achieved; (c) when determining pest- or disease-free areas and areas of low pest or disease prevalence, the Parties shall consider factors such as geographical location, ecosystems, epidemiological surveillance and the effectiveness of sanitary or phytosanitary controls in such areas.

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