Common use of Contact Points and Consultations Clause in Contracts

Contact Points and Consultations. 1. Each Party shall designate a contact point to facilitate communication among the Parties on any matter relating to this Chapter. A Party shall notify the other Parties promptly of any amendment to the details of its contact point. 2. Where a Party considers that any proposed or actual measure of another Party or Parties may materially affect trade in goods among the Parties, that Party may, through the contact points, request detailed information relating to that measure and, if necessary, request consultations with a view to resolving any concern about the measure. The requested Party or Parties shall respond promptly to such requests for information and consultations. 3. Any action taken pursuant to paragraph 2 shall be without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under Chapter 13 (Consultations and Dispute Settlement) or under the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding.