Article 809: Committee on Consumer-Related Measures and Standards

1. The Parties shall establish a Committee on Consumer-Related Measures and Standards composed of representatives of each Party.

2. The Committee on Consumer-Related Measures and Standards shall, among other things:

(a) monitor the implementation and administration of this Chapter, including the functioning of enquiry points established under Article 406(5) (Transparency);

(b) facilitate the process for reconciliation of consumer-related measures and standards, including the identification of such measures and standards for inclusion in Annex 807.1;

(c) provide a forum for discussions between the Parties on issues relating to consumer-related measures and standards, including any agreement referred to in Article 808, and the preparation of technical advice and recommendations to the Ministers;

(e) submit to the Ministers an annual report on matters relating to this Chapter for transmittal to the Committee.