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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/225 Chinese Taipei 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
To maintain the ecological balance, enhance the…
To maintain the ecological balance, enhance the quality of organic agricultural products, improve the public health and protect consumer rights, the AFA intends to promulgate "The Organic Agriculture Act" ( hereinafter "the Act") . The Act will come into effect one year after adopted by Taiwan Legislative Yuan, and the AFA will propose implementing measures based on the Act.
Environment related objective
To maintain the ecological balance, enhance the quality of organic agricultural products, improve the public health and protect consumer rights.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
To maintain the ecological balance, enhance the quality of organic agricultural products, improve the public health and protect consumer rights, the AFA intends to promulgate "The Organic Agriculture Act" ( hereinafter "the Act") . The Act will come into effect one year after adopted by Taiwan Legislative Yuan, and the AFA will propose implementing measures based on the Act.
Organic agricultural products
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force one year after the legislative adoption and announcement
Keywords
Organic
Eco
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/TPKM/373 Chinese Taipei 2015 Other environmental risks mitigation Conformity assessment procedures Chemicals
Regulations for Certificate Inspections of…
Regulations for Certificate Inspections of Genetically Modified Feed and Feed Additives (Draft).

The regulations for certificate inspections of genetically modified feed and feed additives.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Genetically Modified Feed and Feed Additives
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulations for Certificate Inspections of Genetically Modified Feed and Feed Additives (Draft).

The regulations for certificate inspections of genetically modified feed and feed additives.
Animal feed and feed additives
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Genetic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/TPKM Chinese Taipei 2015 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture Support for diversified crops
Environment related objective
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
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for diversified crops
Farmers who follow the diversion programme from rice production to the production of diversion crops and adhere to any of the following cases:
(a) Growing rice in the base year (1994-2003); or,
(b) Growing guaranteed price purchase crops of feed corn, sorghum or sugarcane in the base year; or,
(c) Registering as set-aside or diversion under "Rice Production and Rice Field Diversion Projects" in the base year.
Type of measure
Payments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2012 - 2013
Keywords
Environment
Conservation
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/TPKM Chinese Taipei 2015 Other environmental risks mitigation Loans and financing Agriculture, Fisheries The policy-oriented special agricultural loan
Environment related objective
To help farmers and fishermen who are affected by natural disasters to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods, thus allowing them to maintain their standard of living
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The policy-oriented special agricultural loan
All farmers and fishermen, and are not limited to a specific industry or enterprise of agriculture
Type of measure
Preferential interest rate loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2012 - 2013
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/TPKM Chinese Taipei 2015 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Fishing Vessels Buy-back Program
Environment related objective
To reduce their fishing capacities; To alleviate pressures on the fishery resources and ensure their sustainability
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fishing Vessels Buy-back Program
Owners of all varieties of fishing vessels with valid fishing licences, including recreational fishing vessels
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/TPKM Chinese Taipei 2015 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Reward for Closing Fishery Season
Environment related objective
To alleviate pressures on fishery resources and ensure their sustainability
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Reward for Closing Fishery Season
Any fishing vessels with valid fishing licences that comply with the related regulations of closing fishery except recreational fishing charter boats
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2013 - 2014
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/TPKM Chinese Taipei 2015 Other environmental risks mitigation Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Specific and urgent financing and loans intended…
Specific and urgent financing and loans intended for recovery plans from damage caused by disasters
Environment related objective
To help enterprises restructure during replacement of machinery and purchase of new automated equipment in case of natural disasters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Specific and urgent financing and loans intended for recovery plans from damage caused by disasters
All enterprises which meet the "Standards for Identifying a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise"
Type of measure
Financing and loan
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2012 - 2014
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
COMMODITIES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL IMPORT, IRON…
COMMODITIES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL IMPORT, IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS, OPTICAL DISK MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT: BUREAU OF FOREIGN TRADE, MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Import licensing system is regulated by Article 11 of the "Foreign Trade Act" (hereinafter the "FTA"), which provides that commodities can be imported freely into the territory.
Such commodities as Methyl Bromide, HCFC are subject to conditional import in order to be in line with the Montreal Protocol, etc.
Environment related objective
To regulate Methyl Bromide and HCFC for environmental/ ecological protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
COMMODITIES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL IMPORT, IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS, OPTICAL DISK MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT: BUREAU OF FOREIGN TRADE, MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Import licensing system is regulated by Article 11 of the "Foreign Trade Act" (hereinafter the "FTA"), which provides that commodities can be imported freely into the territory.
Such commodities as Methyl Bromide, HCFC are subject to conditional import in order to be in line with the Montreal Protocol, etc.
Methyl Bromide and HCFC
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
METHYL BROMIDE & HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (…
METHYL BROMIDE & HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS ( HCFCS ): ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION (EPA)
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 license and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations" and the " HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" set and administered by the EPA.
Environment related objective
To regulate Methyl Bromide and HCFC for environmental/ ecological protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
METHYL BROMIDE & HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS ( HCFCS ): ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION (EPA)
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 license and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations" and the " HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" set and administered by the EPA.
Methyl Bromide and HCFC
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Import licences Other
BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES …
BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES , GENETICALLY MODIFIED BREEDING STOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES : COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE
In order to ensure a healthy environment favourable to the livestock raising business, and an adequate level of protection of the safe transfer, handing and use of genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity , to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests, imported animals are screened and controlled to ensure that they are suited to be raised in the domestic environment and to prevent sick or improper breeds from being imported, so as to meet the needs of developing a sound animal industry, the Council of Agriculture promulgated the "Guidelines for Screening Applications for the Letter of Approval for the Importation of Breeding Livestock and Poultry and Genetic Resources " and "The guidelines needed for obtaining approval for the import and export of genetically modified breeding stock and poultry and genetic resources " according to the "Animal Industry Act". Importers of breeding animals and genetic resources (the genetic resources of animal embryos and semen) must first obtain a letter of approval from the Council of Agriculture with which to apply for customs clearance.
Environment related objective
To regulate genetically modified products in order to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES , GENETICALLY MODIFIED BREEDING STOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES : COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE
In order to ensure a healthy environment favourable to the livestock raising business, and an adequate level of protection of the safe transfer, handing and use of genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity , to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests, imported animals are screened and controlled to ensure that they are suited to be raised in the domestic environment and to prevent sick or improper breeds from being imported, so as to meet the needs of developing a sound animal industry, the Council of Agriculture promulgated the "Guidelines for Screening Applications for the Letter of Approval for the Importation of Breeding Livestock and Poultry and Genetic Resources " and "The guidelines needed for obtaining approval for the import and export of genetically modified breeding stock and poultry and genetic resources " according to the "Animal Industry Act". Importers of breeding animals and genetic resources (the genetic resources of animal embryos and semen) must first obtain a letter of approval from the Council of Agriculture with which to apply for customs clearance.
Genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio