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Regulations on the Importation of Fry of Eriocheir sinensis

Methyl bromide, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCS), halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), and goods composed of chemicals controlled under the Montreal Protocol.

Support for diversified crops: The policy objectives are to facilitate the adjustment of farmland utilization and to strengthen the farmland environmental conservation plan for sustainable use of farmland as the structure of agricultural production undergoes adjustment.

Fishing Vessels Buy-back Program: Due to severe overfishing worldwide, the United Nations (UN) has been urgently calling on nations to reduce their fishing capacities. This programme seeks to alleviate pressures on the fishery resources and ensure their sustainability.

Reward for Closing Fishery Season: Due to the problem of overfishing globally, the UN is calling on nations to reduce their catches. This programme seeks to alleviate pressures on fishery resources and ensure their sustainability.

2. Methyl Bromide, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and goods composed of chemicals controlled under the Montreal Protocol: This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import permit and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations", the "HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" and the "Regulations for Management of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances" set and administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With such permit and quota, the applicant then can acquire the Import License from the EPA, which will be used for clearance of the shipments at the custom.

4. Yellow-fin tuna, bluefin tuna, southern bluefin tuna, swordfish, big-eye tuna, shark fin, toothfish, fry of eriocheir sinensis: Import licensing for the products specified below is regulated by the "Notice of Application for Written Approval License to Import Yellow fin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Southern Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Swordfish", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Big-eye Tuna", "Regulations for the Importation of Shark Fins", "Regulations for the Importation of Toothfish", "Regulations on the Importation of Fry of Eriocheir sinensis" and is administered by the Council of Agriculture. Before being allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture.

Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard, Labelling and Inspection of Fans (Draft): Aiming to enhance energy efficiency, the Bureau of Energy intends to expand the regulatory scope of energy consumption standard and labelling scheme to include fans so as to reduce electricity loss. The proposed scheme applies to both imported products and domestically manufactured products. In addition to the scheme, the proposed technical regulations also specify the requirements of labelling and inspection, the conformity assessment procedures and the way to conduct post-market surveillance. Products that fail to conform to the requirements will be prohibited from being sold and placed on the domestic market.

Draft of Amendments to Requirements on Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection for Dehumidifiers: With a view to enhancing the efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Energy intends to modify the minimum energy performance standards and energy efficiency rating labelling requirements.

Proposal for Amendments to Regulations Governing Verification and Inspection of Measuring Instruments: The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to amend the "Regulations Governing Verification and Inspection of Measuring Instruments." The major changes are as follows: 1. Illuminance meters which are used by environmental protection authorities and air pollutant testing organizations will be added to the scope of legal measurement instruments subject to verification; 2. "Not for trade use" will be required to be labelled on the measuring instruments of which the verification scale interval is more than 10,000 and is not for trade use; (...)