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ARTICLES

LEGAL RESOURSES

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    • Article 722. Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

    1. The Parties hereby establish a Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, comprising representatives of each Party who have responsibility for sanitary and phytosanitary matters.

    2. The Committee should facilitate:

  • The enhancement of food safety and improvement of sanitary and phytosanitary conditions in the territories of the Parties;

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  • Activities of the Parties pursuant to Articles 713 (TLCAN: Art. 713) and 714 (TLCAN: Art. 714);

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  • Technical cooperation between the Parties, including cooperation in the development, application and enforcement of sanitary or phytosanitary measures; and

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  • Consultations on specific matters relating to sanitary or phytosanitary measures.

    • 3. The Committee:

  • Shall, to the extent possible, in carrying out its functions, seek the assistance of relevant international and North American standardizing organizations to obtain available scientific and technical advice and minimize duplication of effort;

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  • May draw on such experts and expert bodies as it considers appropriate;

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  • Shall report annually to the Commission on the implementation of this Section;

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  • Shall meet on the request of any Party and, unless the Parties otherwise agree, at least once each year; and

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  • May, as it considers appropriate, establish and determine the scope and mandate of working groups.