Common use of Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Clause in Contracts

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties establish a Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, comprising representatives of each Party. 2. The Sub-committee shall: (a) follow up and evaluate the implementation and adminis­ tration of, and compliance with, this Chapter; (b) address adequately any issue that a Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area of standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures, accreditation, metrology, border control and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtained; (d) exchange information on the work carried out in non- governmental, regional and multilateral fora involved in activities relating to standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures; (e) upon request of a Party, consult on any matter arising under this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (f) establish, when required to achieve the objectives of this Chapter, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter and TBT Agreement, clearly defining the scope and responsibilities of those working groups; (g) facilitate, as appropriate, dialogue and cooperation between the regulators in accordance with this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets of the Parties; (j) revise this Chapter in light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and of the decisions or recommendations of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, and make suggestions on possible amendments to this Chapter; (k) inform, if deemed appropriate, the Trade Committee about the implementation of this Chapter; and (l) take any other action which the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating trade.

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties establish a Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, comprising representatives of each Party. 2. The Sub-committee shall: (a) follow up and evaluate the implementation and adminis­ tration administration of, and compliance with, this Chapter; (b) address adequately any issue that a Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area of standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures, accreditation, metrology, border control and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtained; (d) exchange information on the work carried out in non- non-governmental, regional and multilateral fora involved in activities relating to standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures; (e) upon request of a Party, consult on any matter arising under this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (f) establish, when required to achieve the objectives of this Chapter, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter and TBT Agreement, clearly defining the scope and responsibilities of those working groups; (g) facilitate, as appropriate, dialogue and cooperation between the regulators in accordance with this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets of the Parties; (j) revise this Chapter in light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and of the decisions or recommendations of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, and make suggestions on possible amendments to this Chapter; (k) inform, if deemed appropriate, the Trade Committee about the implementation of this Chapter; and (l) take any other action which the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating trade.

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Sub-committee Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, comprising representatives of each Partyin accordance with Article 348 and as set out in Annex XXI (Sub-Committees). 2. The Sub-committee shallCommittee shall have the following functions: (a) follow up and evaluate discuss any matter relating to the implementation and adminis­ tration of, and compliance with, application of this ChapterChapter that could affect trade between the Parties; (b) address adequately monitor the implementation and administration of this Chapter; promptly addressing any issue that a either Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute related to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area development, adoption, application, or enforcement of standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures; and at either Party’s request, accreditationconsulting on any matter arising under this Chapter; (c) facilitate the exchange of information on technical regulations, metrology, border control standards and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtainedconformity assessment procedures; (d) provide a forum for discussion in order to solve problems or issues that hinder or limit trade, within the limits of the scope and objective of this Chapter; (e) enhance co-operation in the development and improvement of standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures; including the exchange of information between the relevant public or private bodies working on these matters and encourage direct interaction between non- governmental actors, such as standard bodies, accreditators and certifiers; (f) facilitate the exchange of information about the work carried out being done in non- governmental, regional and multilateral fora involved engaged in activities relating related to standardstechnical regulations, technical regulations standardisation and conformity assessment procedures; (eg) upon request of a Party, consult on any matter arising under this Chapter and explore ways to facilitate trade between the TBT AgreementParties; (fh) establish, when required to achieve report on the objectives co-operation programs established under Article 57 of Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Chapter, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter and TBT Agreement, clearly defining their achievements and the scope impact of these projects in facilitating trade and responsibilities in implementing the provisions of those working groups; (g) facilitate, as appropriate, dialogue and cooperation between the regulators in accordance with this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets of the Parties; (j) revise review this Chapter in the light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and Agreement; (j) report to the Association Committee on the implementation of the decisions or recommendations provisions of this Chapter, in particular the advances in the fulfilment of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers goals established and the provisions related to Trade, special and make suggestions on possible amendments to differential treatment; (k) take any other steps the Parties consider will assist them in implementing this Chapter; (kl) informestablish dialogues between regulators in accordance with Article 134 (a) of this Chapter and, if deemed where appropriate, working groups to discuss different topics of interest to the Trade Committee about the implementation of this ChapterParties. The working groups may include or consult with non-governmental experts and stakeholders; and (lm) take any other action which issue instructed by the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating tradeAssociation Committee.

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Sub-committee Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, comprising representatives of each Partyin accordance with Article 348 and as set out in Annex XXI (Sub-Committees). 2. The Sub-committee shallCommittee shall have the following functions: (a) follow up and evaluate discuss any matter relating to the implementation and adminis­ tration of, and compliance with, application of this ChapterChapter that could affect trade between the Parties; (b) address adequately monitor the implementation and administration of this Chapter; promptly addressing any issue that a either Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute related to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area development, adoption, application, or enforcement of standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures; and at either Party's request, accreditation, metrology, border control and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtainedconsulting on any matter arising under this Chapter; (dc) facilitate the exchange of information on the work carried out in non- governmentaltechnical regulations, regional and multilateral fora involved in activities relating to standards, technical regulations standards and conformity assessment procedures; (d) provide a forum for discussion in order to solve problems or issues that hinder or limit trade, within the limits of the scope and objective of this Chapter; (e) upon request enhance cooperation in the development and improvement of a Partystandards, consult technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures; including the exchange of information between the relevant public or private bodies working on any matter arising under this Chapter these matters and the TBT Agreementencourage direct interaction between non-governmental actors, such as standard bodies, accreditators and certifiers; (f) establishfacilitate the exchange of information about the work being done in non-governmental, when required regional and multilateral fora engaged in activities related to achieve the objectives of this Chaptertechnical regulations, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter standardisation and TBT Agreement, clearly defining the scope and responsibilities of those working groupsconformity assessment procedures; (g) facilitate, as appropriate, dialogue and cooperation explore ways to facilitate trade between the regulators Parties; (h) report on the cooperation programs established under Article 57 of Title VI (Economic and Trade Development) of Part III of this Agreement, their achievements and the impact of these projects in accordance with facilitating trade and in implementing the provisions of this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets of the Parties; (j) revise review this Chapter in the light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and Agreement; (j) report to the Association Committee on the implementation of the decisions or recommendations provisions of this Chapter, in particular the advances in the fulfilment of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers goals established and the provisions related to Trade, special and make suggestions on possible amendments to differential treatment; (k) take any other steps the Parties consider will assist them in implementing this Chapter; (kl) informestablish dialogues between regulators in accordance with Article 134(a) of this Chapter and, if deemed where appropriate, working groups to discuss different topics of interest to the Trade Committee about the implementation of this ChapterParties. The working groups may include or consult with non- governmental experts and stakeholders; and (lm) take any other action which issue instructed by the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating tradeAssociation Committee.

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties establish a Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, comprising representatives of each Party. 2. The Sub-committee shall: (a) follow up and evaluate the implementation and adminis­ tration administration of, and compliance with, this Chapter; (b) address adequately any issue that a Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area of standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures, accreditation, metrology, border control and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtained; (d) exchange information on the work carried out in non- non-governmental, regional and multilateral fora involved in activities relating to standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures; (e) upon request of a Party, consult on any matter arising under this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (f) establish, when required to achieve the objectives of this Chapter, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter and TBT Agreement, clearly defining the scope and responsibilities of those working groups; (g) facilitate, as appropriate, dialogue and cooperation between the regulators in accordance with this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets of the Parties; (j) revise this Chapter in light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and of the decisions or recommendations of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, and make suggestions on possible amendments to this Chapter; (k) inform, if deemed appropriate, the Trade Committee about the implementation of this Chapter; and (l) take any other action which the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating trade. 3. To facilitate the implementation of this Chapter, the representative of each Party in the Sub- committee shall be responsible for coordinating with the institutions of the central government, local public institutions, non-governmental institutions and appropriate persons in the territory of such Party; and, upon request of another Party, invite them to take part in the meetings of the Sub-committee. The representative of the Parties shall communicate on any matter relating to this Chapter. 4. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, the consultations pursuant to subparagraph 2(e) shall constitute consultations under Article 301, provided they fulfil the requirements established in paragraph 9 of that Article. 5. The Sub-committee may meet in sessions where the EU Party and one signatory Andean Country participate, regarding matters which relate exclusively to the bilateral relationship between the EU Party and such signatory Andean Country. If another signatory Andean Country expresses interest in the matter to be discussed in such session, it may participate in the session subject to prior agreement of the EU Party and the signatory Andean Country concerned. 6. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, the Sub-committee shall meet at least once a year. Meetings may be held in person, or by other means agreed by the Parties.

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties establish a Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, comprising representatives of each Party. 2. The Sub-committee shall: (a) follow up and evaluate the implementation and adminis­ tration administration of, and compliance with, this Chapter; (b) address adequately any issue that a Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area of standards, technical regulations, conformity assessment procedures, accreditationaccredi­ tation, metrology, border control and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtained; (d) exchange information on the work carried out in non- non-governmental, regional and multilateral fora involved in activities relating to standardsxxxx­ dards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures; (e) upon request of a Party, consult on any matter arising under this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (f) establish, when required to achieve the objectives of this Chapter, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter and TBT Agreement, clearly defining the scope and responsibilities of those working groups; (g) facilitate, as appropriate, dialogue and cooperation between the regulators in accordance with this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets of the Parties; (j) revise this Chapter in light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and of the decisions or recommendations of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, and make suggestions on possible amendments to this Chapter; (k) inform, if deemed appropriate, the Trade Committee about the implementation im­ plementation of this Chapter; and (l) take any other action which the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating trade.

Sub-committee on Technical Barriers to Trade. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Sub-committee Committee on Technical Barriers to TradeTrade (Sub-Committee on TBT), comprising which shall comprise the representatives of each Partythe Parties as referred to in Article 7.14 (Contact Points), listed in Annex 7-A, to promote and monitor the implementation and administration of this Chapter. 2. The Sub-committee shallCommittee on TBT functions shall include: (a) follow up and evaluate monitoring the implementation and adminis­ tration of, and compliance with, administration of this Chapter; (b) address adequately promptly addressing any issue that a Party raises relating to this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (c) contribute related to the identification of priorities on cooperation matters and the technical assistance programmes in the area development, adoption, application, or enforcement of standards, technical regulations, or conformity assessment procedures, accreditation, metrology, border control and market surveillance and examine the progress or results obtained; (dc) exchange information on enhancing cooperation in the work carried out in non- governmental, regional development and multilateral fora involved in activities relating to improvement of standards, technical regulations regulations, and conformity assessment procedures; (ed) upon request of a Party, consult on any matter arising under this Chapter and the TBT Agreement; (f) establish, when required to achieve the objectives of this Chapter, working groups to deal with specific matters relating to this Chapter and TBT Agreement, clearly defining the scope and responsibilities of those working groups; (g) facilitate, as where appropriate, dialogue facilitating sectorial cooperation among governmental and cooperation between non-governmental conformity assessment bodies in the regulators in accordance with this Chapter; (h) pursuant to Article 75 subparagraph 1(b) of this Chapter, draw up a work programme in matters of mutual interest to the Parties, which shall be revised periodically; (i) explore all other matters relating to this Chapter which may help to improve access to the markets territory of the Parties; (je) revise exchanging information on developments in non-governmental, regional, and multilateral fora engaged in activities related to standardisation, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures; (f) taking any other steps the Parties consider may assist them in implementing the TBT Agreement and in facilitating trade in goods between them; (g) reviewing this Chapter in light of any developments under the TBT Agreement and of the decisions or recommendations of the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to TradeAgreement, and make suggestions on possible developing recommendations for amendments to this Chapter;Chapter in light of those developments; and (kh) inform, if deemed as it considers appropriate, reporting to the Committee on Trade Committee about in Goods on the implementation of this Chapter; and. (l) take 3. Unless agreed otherwise by the Parties, the Sub-Committee on TBT shall meet annually in person, via teleconference, video conference, or through any other action which means as mutually determined by the Parties. 4. The terms of reference of the Sub-Committee shall be determined in its first meeting. 5. The Sub-Committee on TBT shall comprise the contact points, referred to in Article 7.14 and any other Government officials that the Parties consider would assist them in the implementation of this Chapter and of the TBT Agreement and in facilitating tradeappropriate.