The TBT Agreement Sample Clauses

The TBT Agreement. The Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (“TBT Agreement”), on the other hand, may have more concrete application to geographical indications, and it raises the possibility for potential conflict of norms. Annex 1, paragraph 1, of the TBT Agreement defines a “technical regulation” as a: “Document which lays down product characteristics or their related processes and production methods, including the applicable administrative provisions, with which compliance is mandatory. It may also include or deal exclusively with ter- minology, symbols, packaging, marking or labelling requirements as they apply to a product, process or production method.” Annex 1, para. 2, of the TBT Agreement defines a “standard” as a: “Document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and re- peated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for products or related processes and production methods, with which compliance is not mandatory. It may also include or deal exclusively with terminology, symbols, packaging, marking or xx- xxxxxxx requirements as they apply to a product, process or production method.” Provisions by which WTO Members have regulated entitlement to appellations of origin,409 geographical indications410 and certification marks411 commonly set forth quality standards that producers within a territory must satisfy in order to use the identifier. 409 As discussed, supra Section 2.1.2.3, appellations of origin typically are allowed to be affixed only on the basis of meeting quality or characteristic standards. 410 For example, the EC Council Regulation on the common organization of the market for wine, discussed infra, Section 6.3.1, includes details on wine quality standards. § 411 For example, the U.S. Trademark (Xxxxxx) Act, 15 U.S.C. 1127, defines “certification mark” as follows: “The term ‘certification mark’ means any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination thereof–
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The TBT Agreement. It applies to all technical regulations (mandatory) standards (voluntary) conformity assessment procedures TBT SPS But: its provisions do not apply to SPS measures The TBT Agreement does not cover Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures Services Purchasing specifications prepared by governmental bodies for production or consumption requirements of governmental bodies Standards  International standards  If standards are not based on international standards: notify to WTO members seeking their comments on draft regulation.  Conformity assessment procedures  For voluntary standards Code of good practices applies Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) What is the purpose of the SPS Agreement? The right to protect human, animal or plant life or health Avoiding unnecessary barriers to trade 11 SPS Agreement - Basic Right “Members have the right to take sanitary and phytosanitary measures necessary for the protection of human, animal or plant life or health, provided that such measures are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement” SPS Measures A measure taken to protect: Human or animal health from Human life from risks arising from additives, contaminants, toxins or disease organisms in food, drink, feedstuff plant- or animal-carried diseases 13 Animal or plant life from pests, diseases, disease-causing organisms A country from other damage caused by entry, establishment or spread of pests TBT measures typically deal with • Labeling of food, drink and drugs • Quality requirements for fresh food • Packaging requirements for fresh food • Packaging and labeling for dangerous chemicals and toxic substances • Regulations for electrical appliances • Regulations for cordless phones, radio equipment etc. • Textiles and garments labeling • Testing vehicles and accessories • Regulations for ships and ship equipment • Safety regulations for toys • Etc….. SPS measures typically deal with • Additives in food or drink • Contaminants in food or drink • Poisonous substances in food or drink • Residues of veterinary drugs or pesticides in food or drink • Certification: food safety, animal or plant health • Processing methods with implications for food safety • Labeling requirements directly related to food safety • Plant / animal quarantine • Declaring areas free from pests or disease • Preventing disease or pests spreading to a country • Etc……..
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Related to The TBT Agreement

  • Affirmation of the TBT Agreement 1. Each Party affirms its rights and obligations with respect to each other Party under the TBT Agreement.

  • Variation Agreement (1) The First Variation Agreement is ratified.

  • Arrangement Agreement This Plan of Arrangement is made pursuant to, and is subject to the provisions of, the Arrangement Agreement, except in respect of the sequence of the steps comprising the Arrangement, which shall occur in the order set forth herein.

  • Cooperation Agreement At the Closing, PCC and Buyer shall, and PCC shall cause PCC Parent to, execute and deliver the Cooperation Agreement pursuant to which Buyer, PCC Parent and PCC shall provide each other certain information and other assistance in connection with the collection, administration and/or satisfaction of certain of the Retained Liabilities.

  • Our Agreement This Marina Operators Liability insurance Policy is a contract between You and Us: Insuring Agreement In consideration of You paying Us the Premium and in reliance upon the information You provided to Us in your application for insurance and its attachments, We shall cover You for the liabilities, costs and expenses that are covered by this Policy. About Your Policy This Policy is made up of this document, the Certificate and any Endorsements and they should all be read as one document. If You think that any details contained in these documents are not correct or if You need to change anything, You should tell Us or ask Your insurance intermediary to tell Us. Unless expressly stated to the contrary, words that are emphasised by the use of capitalisation and bold print have the meaning given to them in Section 7 – ‘Definitions’ of this Policy. This Policy is a legal contract between You and Us. Based on the information provided by You when You applied for this insurance and subject to You having paid the required Premium, We agree to insure You during the Period of Insurance. Your Duty of Disclosure Before You enter into an insurance contract, You have a duty to tell Us anything that You know, or could reasonably be expected to know, may affect Our decision to insure You and on what terms. You have this duty until We agree to insure You. You have the same duty before You renew, extend, vary or reinstate an insurance contract. You do not need to tell Us anything that: • reduces the risk We insure You for; or • is common knowledge; or • We know or should know as an insurer; or • We waive Your duty to tell Us about. If You Do Not Tell Us Something If You do not tell Us anything you are required to, We may cancel Your contract or reduce the amount We will pay You if You make a claim under this Policy, or both. If Your failure to tell Us is fraudulent, We may refuse to pay Your claim under this Policy and treat the contract as if it never existed. Cooling Off Period Once cover has commenced You have 21 (twenty one) calendar days to decide whether this Policy meets Your needs. This is called the “cooling off period”. If during this time, You decide You are not completely satisfied with this Policy, and provided You have not made a claim under this Policy, You can cancel this Policy by notifying Us in writing. We will refund in full any Premium You have paid. Privacy Statement NM Insurance Agency Pty Ltd, ABN 34 100 633 038, trading as Nautilus Marine are committed to protecting Your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Statement outlines how We collect, disclose and handle Your personal information (including sensitive information) as defined in the Act. Why We Collect Your Personal Information We collect Your personal information (including sensitive information) so We can: • identify You and conduct necessary checks; • determine what service or products We can provide to You e.g. offer our insurance products; • issue, manage and administer services and products provided to You or others, including claims investigation, handling and settlement; • improve Our services and products e.g. training and development of Our representatives, product and service research and data analysis and business strategy development, and • make special offers of other services and products provided by Us or those We have an association with, that might be of interest to You. What Happens If You Don’t Give Us Your Personal Information? If You choose not to provide us with the information We have requested, We may not be able to provide You with Our services or products or properly manage and administer services and products provided to You or others. How We Collect Your Personal Information Collection can take place by telephone email, or in writing and through websites (from data You input directly or through cookies and other web analytic tools). We collect it directly from You unless You have consented to collection from someone other than You, it is unreasonable or impracticable for Us to do so or the law permits us to. If You provide us with personal information about another person You must only do so with their consent and agree to make them aware of this privacy notice. Who We Disclose Your Personal Information To We share Your personal information with third parties for the collection purposes noted above. The third parties include: Our related companies and Our representatives who provide services for Us, the Insurer, other insurers and reinsurers, Your agents, Our legal, accounting and other professional advisers, data warehouses and consultants, social media and other similar sites and networks, membership, loyalty and rewards programs or partners, providers of medical and non-medical assistance and services, investigators, loss assessors and adjusters, other parties We may be able to claim or recover against, and anyone either of us appoint to review and handle complaints or disputes and any other parties where permitted or required by law. We may need to disclose information to persons located overseas. Who they are may change from time to time. You can contact us for details or refer to our Privacy Policy available at our website www.nautilusinsurance. com.au. In some cases We may not be able to take reasonable steps to ensure they do not breach the Privacy Act and they may not be subject to the same level of protection or obligations that are offered by the Act. By proceeding to acquire Our services and products You agree that You cannot seek redress under the Act or against Us (to the extent permitted by law) and may not be able to seek redress overseas. More Information, Access, Correction or Complaints For more information about our privacy practices including how We collect, use or disclose information, how to access or seek correction to Your information or how to complain in relation to a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how such a complaint will be handled, please refer to our Privacy Policy available at Our website xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx or by contacting Us (Our contact details are below). Contact Us & Opting Out By proceeding with Your application or submitting Your claim under this Policy, You and any other person included on this Policy, consent to this use and these disclosures unless You tell us otherwise. If You wish to withdraw Your consent, including for things such as receiving information on products and offers by Us or persons We have an association with, please contact Us By phone: 0000 000 000 By email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx In writing: 00-00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Sandringham VIC 3191 Complaints Process Both We and the Insurer are committed to handling any complaints about Our products or services efficiently and fairly. Any enquiry or complaint relating to this insurance should be referred to Us in the first instance. Please contact Us By phone: 0000 000 000 By email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx In writing: 00-00 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Sandringham VIC 3191 If this does not resolve the matter or You are not satisfied with the way a complaint has been dealt with, You can contact the Insurer on their dedicated complaints line – 1800 339 669 and/or in writing to Head of Compliance AIG Level 12, 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Docklands VIC 3008 General Insurance Code of Practice The Insurer is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. This aims to raise the standards of practice and service in the insurance industry, improve the way that claims and complaints are handled and help people better understand how general insurance works. Information brochures on the General Insurance Code of Practice are available upon request. The Insurer This insurance is issued/insured by: AIG Australia Limited (AIG) ABN 93 004 727 753 AFSL 381686 Level 12, 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Docklands, VIC 3008 AIG issues/insures this product pursuant to an Australian Financial Services Licence granted to them by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. AIG is the marketing name for the worldwide property- casualty, life and retirement, and general insurance operations of American International Group, Inc. American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international insurance organisation serving customers in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance and retirement services in the United States. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

  • Agreement; Amendment If either party hereto requests to amend this agreement, it shall notify the other party in writing, and the other party shall respond within one week. All amendments of this agreement must be made in writing by both parties, and such amendments shall be deemed as inseverable parts of this agreement.

  • Agreement Documents 1. This Agreement consists of the following documents:

  • Complete Agreement; Amendment This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements in regard thereto. This Agreement cannot be modified except by an agreement in writing signed by both parties and specifically referring to this Agreement.

  • Project Agreement (a) Subsequent to the establishment of a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to § 81.3, the Secretary may further agree with the States to provide xxxxx- cial assistance in the development and implementation of acceptable projects for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Financial agree- ments will consist of an Application for Federal Assistance and a Project Agreement. Such agreements’ contin- ued existence, and continued financial assistance under such agreements, shall be contingent upon the continued existence of the Cooperative Agree- ment described in § 81.3 of this part.

  • Complete Agreement; No Waiver This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating hereto. No modifica- tions or additions to or deletions from this Agreement shall be binding unless accepted in writing by an authorized representative of all parties, and the waiver of any breach or default will not constitute a waiver of any other right hereunder or any subsequent breach or default.

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