Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Sample Clauses

Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. The Parties establish a Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures as a forum to ensure and monitor the implementation of this Chapter and to consider any matter that could affect compliance with its provisions. The SPS Sub- committee may review this Chapter and make recommendations accordingly. 2. The SPS Sub-committee shall comprise representatives designated by each Party. This Sub-committee shall meet on ordinary session at least once a year on a mutually agreed date and venue, and will hold special sessions upon request of any Party. The SPS Sub-committee shall hold its first ordinary session within the first year following the entry into force of this Agreement. The SPS Sub-committee shall adopt its working procedures at this first meeting. The agenda shall be agreed by the Parties before the meetings. The Sub- committee may also meet by video and audio conference. 3. The SPS Sub-committee shall: (a) develop and monitor the implementation of this Chapter; (b) provide a forum for discussing problems arising from the application of SPS measures and the application of this Chapter, and identify possible solutions; (c) discuss the need to establish joint study programmes, in particular in relation to the establishment of specific limits; (d) identify cooperation needs; (e) conduct the consultations established in Article 104 concerning the settlement of disputes arising under this Chapter; (f) conduct the consultations established in Article 100 of this Chapter concerning special and differential treatment; and (g) perform any other function mutually agreed between the Parties. 4. The SPS Sub-committee may establish ad hoc working groups in order to undertake specific tasks and shall establish their functions and working procedures.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation andoperation of this Chapter, the Sub-Committee on Sanitary andPhytosanitary Measures (hereinafter referred to in this Article as "the Sub-Committee") shall be established pursuant toArticle 11. 2. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall be: (a) exchange of information on such matters as occurrences of SPS incidents in the Parties and non-Parties, andchange or introduction of SPS-related regulations and standards of the Parties, which may, directly orindirectly, affect trade in goods between the Parties; (b) science-based consultations to identify and addressspecific issues that may arise from the applicationof SPS measures with the objective of achievingmutually acceptable solutions; (c) consulting on cooperative efforts between the Parties in international fora in relation to SPS 3. The Sub-Committee shall be composed of governmentofficials of the Parties with responsibility for SPS measures. 4. The Sub- Committee shall meet at such time and venue as maybe agreed by the Parties.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Sub-Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (hereinafter referred to as “the Sub-Committee on SPS Measures”) comprising representatives of each Party who have responsibility for sanitary and phytosanitary matters. The Sub-Committee on SPS Measures shall report to the Joint Committee of its activities. 2. The Sub-Committee on SPS Measures shall provide a forum for: (a) consulting on matters related to the development or application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures that affect, or may affect, trade between the Parties; (b) coordinating technical cooperation programmes on sanitary and phytosanitary matters; (c) enhancing bilateral understanding on issues and agendas for meetings of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures of the WTO and the other relevant international organisations referred to in the SPS Agreement, including specific implementation issues thereof; (d) reviewing progress on addressing sanitary and phytosanitary matters that may arise between the Parties’ competent authorities that are responsible for such matters; and (e) discussing matters with a view to reaching a consensus related to consultation procedure referred to in subparagraph (a). 3. The Sub-Committee on SPS Measures shall meet in a period no later than one year after the date of entry into force of this Agreement. The rules of procedure of the Sub-Committee on SPS Measures shall be determined in its first meeting. 4. The Sub-Committee on SPS Measures shall inform the Joint Committee about the rules of procedure. 5. The Sub-Committee on SPS Measures shall meet on the request of either Party. By mutual agreement, ad hoc working groups may be established if necessary.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. The Parties establish a Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures as a forum to ensure and monitor the implementation of this Chapter and to consider any matter that could affect compliance with its provisions. The SPS Sub- committee may review this Chapter and make recommen­ dations accordingly.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, a Sub-Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Sub-Committee”) shall be established pursuant to Article 11. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall be to: exchange information on such matters as occurrences of SPS incidents in the Parties and non-Parties, and change or introduction of SPS-related regulations and standards of the Parties, which may, directly or indirectly, affect trade between Japan and more than one (1) ASEAN Member State which are the Parties; facilitate cooperation in the area of SPS measures, including capacity building, technical assistance and exchange of experts, subject to the availability of appropriated funds and the applicable laws and regulations of each Party; undertake science-based consultations to identify and address specific issues that may arise from the application of SPS measures and are shared by Japan and more than one (1) ASEAN Member State which are the Parties; review the implementation and operation of this Chapter; and report, where appropriate, its findings to the Joint Committee. The Parties shall coordinate their undertakings with the activities conducted in the bilateral, regional and multilateral context, with the objective of avoiding unnecessary duplication and maximising efficiency of efforts of the Parties in this field. The Sub-Committee shall meet at such venues and times as may be agreed by the Parties. The Sub-Committee shall be: composed of government officials of the Parties with responsibility for SPS measures; and co-chaired by an official of the Government of Japan and an official of one of the Governments of the ASEAN Member States which are the Parties.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. A Sub-Committee on sanitary and phytosanitary measures (hereinafter referred to as the “Sub-Committee on SPS”) is hereby established under the Joint Committee, consisting of government representatives of the Parties. 2. The Sub-Committee on SPS shall consider any matter arising under this Chapter, including: (a) monitoring and reviewing the implementation of this Chapter; (b) encouraging discussions, cooperation and the exchange of information between the competent authorities on matters related to this Chapter; (c) the preparation of recommendations and reports to the Joint Committee as necessary; and (d) any other matter as referred to it by the Joint Committee. 3. The Sub-Committee on SPS shall act by consensus. 4. The Sub-Committee on SPS shall normally meet every two years unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. Such meetings may be conducted in any agreed manner on a case-by-case basis. The meetings of the Sub-Committee on SPS shall be chaired jointly by an EFTA State and India.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. A Sub-Committee on sanitary and phytosanitary measures (hereinafter referred to as the “SPS Sub-Committee”) is hereby established under the Joint Committee. 2. The functions of the SPS Sub-Committee shall be: (a) monitoring the implementation of this Chapter; (b) coordinating technical cooperation activities; (c) facilitating technical consultations pursuant to Article 7.10; (d) identifying areas for enhanced cooperation, including giving favourable consideration to any specific proposal made by either Party; (e) establishing a dialogue between competent authorities in accordance with the objectives of this Chapter; (f) initiating side agreements where appropriate pursuant to Article 7.11; (g) coordinating the implementation of side agreements pursuant to Article 7.11; (h) consulting on any issue prior to meetings of relevant international organisations, if appropriate; (i) carrying out other functions mutually agreed by the Parties; and (j) carrying out other tasks assigned to it by the Joint Committee.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the Parties hereby establish a Sub-Committee on SPS Measures (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Sub-Committee”). 2. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall be: (a) reviewing and monitoring the implementation and operation of this Chapter; (b) exchanging information on such matters as change or introduction of SPS-related regulations and standards of the Parties and occurrences of SPS incidents in the Areas of the Parties, which may, directly or indirectly, affect trade in goods between the Parties; (c) undertaking science-based technical consultations to address matters related to harmonization, equivalence, adaptation to regional conditions, and control, inspection and approval procedures as referred to in the SPS Agreement with the objective to achieve mutually acceptable solutions; (d) discussing technical cooperation between the Parties on SPS measures including capacity building, technical assistance and exchange of experts; (e) discussing any other issues related to this Chapter; (f) reporting the findings of the Sub-Committee to the relevant bodies; and (g) carrying out other functions as may be delegated by the Joint Committee. 3. The Sub-Committee shall be composed of representatives of the Governments of the Parties with appropriate participation of relevant experts. 4. The Sub-Committee shall hold meetings at such times and venues or by means, as may be agreed by the Parties.
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Sub-committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the functions of the Sub-Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Sub-Committee”) established in accordance with Article 14 shall be: (a) exchanging information on such matters as occurrences of SPS incidents in the territories of the Countries and third States, and change or introduction of SPS related regulations and standards of the Countries, which may, directly or indirectly, affect trade in goods between the Countries; (b) notifying to either Country of information on potential SPS risks recognised by the other Country; (c) undertaking science-based consultation to identify and address specific issues that may arise from the application of SPS measures with the objective to achieve mutually acceptable solutions; (d) reviewing the implementation and operation of this Chapter; (e) reporting the findings of the Sub-Committee to the Joint Committee; and (f) carrying out other functions as may be delegated by the Joint Committee in accordance with Article 13. 2. Both Countries, through the Sub-Committee, shall cooperate in the areas of SPS measures including capacity building, technical assistance and exchange of experts subject to the availability of appropriated funds and the applicable laws and regulations of each Country. 3. The Sub-Committee shall convene its inaugural meeting within one year after this Agreement enters into force and subsequently meet at such times as may be agreed by the Countries. The Sub-Committee shall meet at such venues as may be agreed by the Countries. 4. The Sub-Committee shall be: (a) composed of representatives of the Governments; and (b) co-chaired by officials of the Governments. 5. The Sub-Committee may, if necessary, establish ad hoc technical working groups as its subsidiary bodies.
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