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    • Article 913: Committee on Standards-Related Measures

    1. The Parties hereby establish a Committee on Standards-Related Measures, comprising representatives of each Party.

    2. The Committee's functions shall include:

  • Monitoring the implementation and administration of this Chapter, including the progress of the subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph 4, and the operation of the inquiry points established under Article 910 (TLCAN: Art. 910);

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  • Facilitating the process by which the Parties make compatible their standards-related measures;

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  • Providing a forum for the Parties to consult on issues relating to standards-related measures, including the provision of technical advice and recommendations under Article 914 (TLCAN: Art. 914);

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  • Enhancing cooperation on the development, application and enforcement of standards-related measures; and

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  • Considering non-governmental, regional and multilateral developments regarding standards-related measures, including under the GATT.

    • 3. The Committee shall:

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

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  • Report annually to the Commission on the implementation of this Chapter.

    • 4. The Committee may, as it considers appropriate, establish and determine the scope and mandate of subcommittees or working groups, comprising representatives of each Party. Each subcommittee or working group may:

  • As it considers necessary or desirable, include or consult with

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  • Representatives of non-governmental bodies, including standardizing bodies,

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  • Scientists, and

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  • Technical experts; and

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  • Determine its work program, taking into account relevant international activities.

    • 5. Further to paragraph 4, the Committee shall establish:

  • The following subcommittees
  • Land Transportation Standards Subcommittee, in accordance with Annex 913.5.a-1 (TLCAN: Anexo 913.5.a-1),

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  • Telecommunications Standards Subcommittee, in accordance with Annex 913.5.a-2 (TLCAN: Anexo 913.5.a-2),

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  • Automotive Standards Council, in accordance with Annex 913.5.a-3 (TLCAN: Anexo 913.5.a-3), and

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  • Subcommittee on Labelling of Textile and Apparel Goods, in accordance with Annex 913.5.a-4 (TLCAN: Anexo 913.5.a-4); and

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  • Such other subcommittees or working groups as it considers appropriate to address any topic, including:

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  • Identification and nomenclature for goods subject to standards-related measures,

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  • Quality and identity standards and technical regulations,

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  • Packaging, labelling and presentation of consumer information, including languages, measurement systems, ingredients, sizes, terminology, symbols and related matters,

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  • Product approval and post-market surveillance programs,

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  • Principles for the accreditation and recognition of conformity assessment bodies, procedures and systems,

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  • Development and implementation of a uniform chemical hazard classification and communication system,

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  • Enforcement programs, including training and inspections by regulatory, analytical and enforcement personnel,

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  • Promotion and implementation of good laboratory practices,

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  • Promotion and implementation of good manufacturing practices,

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  • Criteria for assessment of potential environmental hazards of goods,

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  • Methodologies for assessment of risk,

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  • Guidelines for testing of chemicals, including industrial and agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biologicals,
  • Methods by which consumer protection, including matters relating to consumer redress, can be facilitated, and

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  • Extension of the application of this Chapter to other services.

    • 6. Each Party shall, on request of another Party, take such reasonable measures as may be available to it to provide for the participation in the activities of the Committee, where and as appropriate, of representatives of state or provincial governments.

    7. A Party requesting technical advice, information or assistance pursuant to Article 911 (TLCAN: Art. 911) shall notify the Committee which shall facilitate any such request.