Definitions

21.In this Annex:

assessment of risk means an evaluation of the potential for adverse effects on the ability to satisfy, achieve or conform with a legitimate objective;

conformity assessment body means a person accredited to administer a conformity assessment procedure by the Standards Council of Canada or by a Party;

conformity assessment procedure means a procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that a standard is fulfilled;

de facto national standard means a standard recognized by all Parties;

National Standard means a standard approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada;

urgent circumstance means a situation where an urgent problem of safety, health, environmental protection or national security arises or threatens to arise.