Common use of Consultative Arrangements Clause in Contracts

Consultative Arrangements. 1. The Parties note the existence of the Malaysia-Australia Agricultural Cooperation Working Group (MAACWG) and its subsidiary working groups. 2. To enhance these existing arrangements, the Parties agree to establish an SPS Working Group consisting of representatives of the competent authorities of the Parties and any other relevant representatives of the Parties. 3. The SPS Working Group shall provide a forum for consideration of any matter relating to the implementation of this Chapter, including: (a) exchanging information on each Party's sanitary and phytosanitary measures and the regulatory processes that relate to those measures; (b) improving bilateral understanding related to specific implementation issues concerning the SPS Agreement; (c) considering, where appropriate, sanitary and phytosanitary matters that may arise between the Parties; and (d) exploring and enhancing opportunities for further cooperation and exchange of information of mutual interest on matters relating to SPS measures. 4. The SPS Working Group shall meet annually, or as otherwise agreed by the Parties, to promote the objectives set out in Article 5.1 (Objectives). 5. The SPS Working Group shall report to the FTA Joint Commission or a subsidiary body established by it. 6. The Parties agree to enter into urgent consultations at the request of either Party where trade is disrupted on sanitary and phytosanitary grounds, with a view to facilitating trade and minimising the impact of the disruption.