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3. Hazardous Waste: The Russian Federation manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade with third countries (Decision of the Board of the EEC No 30 "About measures of non-tariff regulation" of 21.04.2015, as last amended on 13.12.2017, Annex 2.3)

4. Wild Live Animals and certain Wild Growing Plants: The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions in the EAEU is approved by the EEC Board decision No. 30 of 21 April 2015. Annex 2.7. of the document sets out list of wildlife animals and certain wild growing plants. The Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 337 ensures fulfilment of obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (except sturgeon fishes).

6. Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Waste: The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) regulates the importation of (a) hazardous substances and (b) hazardous waste and other waste defined by the Basel Convention. There is no restriction on the countries from which Singapore imports the hazardous substances and hazardous wastes except for obligations under the Multilateral Environmental Agreements to which Singapore is a Party. These are summarised below: (a) Trade ban with non-Parties to the Montreal Protocol and relevant amendments on ozone depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) listed in the Annexes of the Protocol; (b) Prior Informed Consent for importation of chemicals listed in Annex III under the Rotterdam Convention;
(c)Prohibition and restriction of chemicals (including products containing the chemicals) listed respectively in Annex A and B under the Stockholm Convention; (d) Prohibition of mercury containing products listed in Annex A of the Minamata Convention and obligations on the trade in mercury under Article 3 of the Minamata Convention; (e) Prior Informed Consent (PIC) is to be sought by Parties to the Basel Convention for the transboundary movement of hazardous waste and other waste defined by the Convention.

7 Radioactive Materials and Irradiating Apparatus: The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) regulates the importation of radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus (...) - The licensing procedures are maintained under the Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations.

15. Plants and Plant Materials (...): The National Parks Board (NParks) regulates the importation of plants and plant materials. Control of Plants (Plant Importation) Rules

15. (...) Products of Live Animales and Birds, and Ornamental Fish: The National Parks Board (NParks) regulates the importation of plants and plant materials; products of live animals and birds; and ornamental fish. Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act

1.2 Fertilizers (growing media and compost): An importer intending to import fertilizers is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning which acts as a one. (...) chemical fertilizers need to be verified so that the level of phosphates and nitrate compounds are not excessive which could potentially damage the environment, as these compounds have been proven to encourage the growth of algae and other evasive plants such as water lettuces, as a result of leeching.

1.4 Fur skins, hides and skins of animals: (...)- There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import fur skins, hides and skins of animals is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency.

1.6 Plants and plant products, wood treated and untreated, and brooms: There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import plant and plant products, wood treated and untreated, and brooms is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency

2.1. Endangered species: (...) Endangered species require approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment. Shipments of endangered species are subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which require an import permit.