The Model Interchange Agreement is a product of one of the main projects of the Programme. Objectives of that project are to ensure the reasonable harmonisation of interchange agreements used in international trade and to develop an internationally accepted version for optional use. Under the operating procedures of WP.4, the Model Interchange Agreement is recommended for consideration by all commercial trading partners wishing to use Electronic Data Interchange in international trade.
The Model Interchange Agreement has been prepared by a group of international practitioners in law or related matters with knowledge and expertise in EDI and international trade. These practitioners, representing a number ofcountries all over the world, are convened regularly under the auspices of WP.4 through the Legal Rapporteurs Team, which is organised by two Rapporteurs on Legal Questions elected by the members of WP.4. This work, achieved also in close collaboration with other teams of experts on EDI, reflects a multidisciplinary approach, the relevance of which is essential in the area of EDI. It also takes into account the similarities and differences among the various legal systems.
