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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CRI/187 Costa Rica 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals
Environment related objective
Registration, with full information provided, of technical grade active ingredients in pesticides and other agrochemicals for the protection of health, plant health and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pesticides and other agrochemicals - Regulation providing for the registration of technical grade active ingredients through the recognition of the evaluation of technical studies approved by the regulatory authorities of member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

The notified Regulation governs the registration, with full information provided, of technical grade active ingredients that have previously been approved by the regulatory authorities of member countries of the OECD, through the recognition of the approved technical studies outlined in point I.A of Annex III to the Regulation.
Pesticides and other agrochemicals
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TTO/123 Trinidad and Tobago 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Laundry detergents - Compulsory requirements.

This standard establishes compulsory requirements for laundry detergents. It specifies the chemical requirements for key parameters and also includes requirements for labelling of the packaging used for laundry detergents.

This national standard is applicable to laundry detergent that is intended primarily for washing textile products using washing machines designed for household applications or by manual means.
Surface active agents
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
340290
71.100.40
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Labelling
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/4 Nicaragua 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Export licences Fisheries
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by contributing to the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources. Article XX(g) of the GATT; Convenio sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestre (CITES); Decreto 20-2017 “Sistema de Evaluación Ambiental de Permisos y Autorizaciones para el Uso Sostenible de los Recursos Naturales”.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Permisos especiales para la exportación ciertos recursos pesqueros y acuícolas. Instituto Nicaragüense de la Pesca y Acuicultura (INPESCA), es la autoridad competente para regular y hacer cumplir la prohibición mediante el otorgamiento del certificado de inspección para exportación de productos pesqueros y acuícolas. En el caso de las cuotas de especies CITES caracol rosado, perlas de caracol, el permiso de exportación es emitido por el MARENA a través de un permiso CITES.
Pepino de Mar; Caracol Rosado del Caribe; Medusa; Ostras; Perlas de Caracol; Chacalín (Sea Bob, Fiebre, Titi y Tigre); Aleta de Tiburón; Mantarraya; Pescado Seco; Buche o Popa de Pescado; Conchas de Jaiba; Esponjas; Langosta espinosa
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exports
 ICS - HS Code
03.02
03.03
03.05
3.08
3.07
3.06
3.05
3.02
5.11
306.31
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
MEAs
Natural resources
Wildlife
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHL/518 Chile 2020 Air pollution reduction Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Generating sets

The notified preliminary draft Emission Standard for generating sets, of the Ministry of the Environment, is available for consultation.
Generating sets
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.160
850211
850212
850213
850220
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KWT/543 Kuwait, the State of 2020 General environmental protection Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing.

This International Standard defines the characteristics and use of a standard atmosphere for conditioning, for determining the physical and mechanical properties of textiles and a standard alternative atmosphere that may be used if agreed between parties.
All products fall under scope of ISO 139:2005 AMD-1-2011 "Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing" (ICS 59.080.01); Textiles in general (ICS 59.080.01)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
59.080.01
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHE/3 Switzerland 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
Environment related objective
To control the import and export of certain substances and preparations whose use is prohibited or strictly regulated due to their effects on human health or on the environment. Article XX (b) du GATT. Convention de Rotterdam du 10 septembre 1998 sur la procédure de consentement préalable en connaissance de cause, Convention PIC.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Restrictions à l’importation et à l’exportation Certains produits chimiques et pesticides dangereux. L'accord règle le commerce international de certains produits chimiques et pesticides dangereux dont l'emploi est interdit ou strictement réglementé en raison de leurs effets sur la santé ou sur l'environnement.
Certains produits chimiques et pesticides dangereux. Annexe attachée
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation;
ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Agriculture G/AG/N/CRI/78 Costa Rica 2020 Animal protection Non-monetary support Agriculture
Environment related objective
To preserve, protect and enhance the health status of the country's livestock through improved domestic production, animal health, veterinary public health and environmental protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Pest and disease control: Animal health programme: General programmes to preserve, protect and enhance the health status of the country's livestock through... environmental protection, and the application of domestic and international standards for that purpose.
The country's livestock
Type of measure
Pest and disease control
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/DNK/102 Denmark 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Environment related objective
When prohibiting the sale of concentrated pesticides, users do not risk wastage and misdosing, and there is thus a less environmental risk associated with the private users' use of pesticides. Therefore, it is considered positive, that in future private individuals may only buy and use pesticides sold as ready-to-use or low-risk agents.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bekendtgørelse om bekæmpelsesmidler

A ban on selling concentrated pesticides and biocides to private individuals is introduced. In future, non-professionals may only use pesticides that are sold as ready-to-use or are low-risk agents. The amendment replaces a requirement that concentrated pesticides must be stored behind locks.
No particular product-code, as the rules cover a multitude of pesticides and biocides.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
65.100
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Sustainable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/1204 Uganda 2020 Waste management and recycling
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing, Other
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-woven bags — Specification, First Edition.

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements and test methods for non-woven bags used for packaging.
Non-woven bags; - Sacks and bags (including cones): (HS 39232); -- Other (HS 420299); Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods (HS 6305); Sacks. Bags (ICS 55.080)
Type of measure
Technical specification; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
39232
420299
55.080
6305
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Plastic
Recycle
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and animals by prohibiting the imports and exports of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products. Article XX(b); CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Import and Export Prohibition of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products.
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
0301.99.29.51
0302.81.00.10
0304.59.90.20
1604.19.90.72
1604.19.90.79
0304.88.00.11
0303.81.00.10
1604.19.90.71
0304.47.00.10
Keywords
Fish
MEAs