1. Where an investigation leads to the conclusion that the conditions set out in Article 3(1) have been met, the Commission may adopt definitive safeguard measures in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 19(3).
2. The Commission shall make public a report containing a summary of the material facts and considerations relevant to the determination, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 13.
3. The Commission shall not apply, extend or maintain in force a bilateral safeguard measure beyond the expiration of the transition period.
4. In case the Commission determines that a measure shall apply to Mercosur as a sole entity, Paraguay shall be exempted from the application of the measure, unless the result of an investigation demonstrates that the existence of serious injury or the threat of serious injury is also being caused by imports of products from Paraguay under preferential terms.
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