Common use of Transparency and Exchange of Information Clause in Contracts

Transparency and Exchange of Information. 1. The Parties shall: (a) pursue transparency as regards SPS measures applicable to trade and, in particular, to the SPS requirements applied to imports of the other Parties; (b) enhance mutual understanding of the SPS measures of each Party and their application; (c) exchange information on matters related to the development and application of SPS measures, including the progress on new available scientific evidence, that affect or may affect trade between the Parties, with a view to minimising negative trade effects; (d) communicate, upon the request of a Party and within 15 working days following the date of such request, the requirements that apply for the import of specific products, including if a risk assessment is needed; (e) communicate, upon request of a Party the status of the procedure for the authorisation of the import of specific products. 2. The contact points of the Parties for the exchange of information referred to in this Article are listed in Appendix 4 of Annex VI (Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures). Information shall be sent by post, fax or e-mail. Information sent by e-mail may be signed electronically and shall only be sent between the contact points.