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7.26 The arguments of the parties raise the general question of whether Article ⅩⅩ（b） and （g） apply at all when a Member has taken a measure conditioning access to its market for a given product on the adoption of certain conservation policies by the exporting Member（s）. We note that Article ⅩⅩ can accommodate a broad range of measures aiming at the conservation and preservation of the environment. At the same time, by accepting the WTO Agreement, Members commit themselves to certain obligations which limit their right to adopt certain measures. We therefore consider it important to determine first whether the scope of Article ⅩⅩ encompasses measures whereby a Member conditions access to its market for a given product on the adoption of certain conservation policies by the exporting Member（s）.