But she noted the final budget bill also declared agencies could participate "if it is a normal part of their programs."

And "No agency shall participate in or request any person to undertake activities forbidden by this order."

By 1987 sixteen countries and six international agencies participated in the group.

Three agencies, including one with a French affiliate, had participated in a two-month competition.

Michael Youngman, the organization's marketing director, said that 29 agencies participated in the account review.

Dean Jarrett, a spokesman for Martin, said the agency would participate.

Neither agency will participate in the review.

The agency has also participated and organised debate around other weight-related issues within the fashion industry, such as retouching.

Department officials said the agency had been participating in informational meetings at the community's request since last winter.

By 2005, three federal agencies participated and funding was available for six additional deployments.