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Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/214/Rev.1 S-III§70 European Union 2009 Measures Technical regulation or specifications
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In non-harmonized areas, goods lawfully produced in one country should be allowed to be marketed in any other Member State, even when the product does not fully comply with technical rules of the Member State of destination, except where the latter can show that departure from this principle is strictly necessary for the protection of, inter alia, public health or environment.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/222/Rev.1 S-L-III§66 Lesotho 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
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Import prohibitions are maintained, inter alia, on certain flora and fauna.
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Wildlife
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/383/Rev.1 S-II§18 Ecuador 2019 Trade Policy Framework
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The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador provides that the State will have sole control of "strategic" sectors and of the application of selective import substitution, discouraging imports "that adversely affect domestic industry, the natural world or involve an unnecessary outflow of foreign exchange". Strategic sectors are defined as energy in all its forms, telecommunications, non renewable natural resources, transport and refining of hydrocarbons, biodiversity and genetic heritage, the radio spectrum, water, and all other sectors determined as such by law. Additionally, under the trade policy outline provided for in the Constitution, the Ecuadorian State must encourage environmentally responsible exports, preferably those that generate higher employment and value added, especially exports from small and medium sized producers and the crafts sector in particular. The State must encourage imports that are needed in order to attain its development objectives, protect domestic industry, the natural world or public health.
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Energy
Renewable
Bio
Genetic
Natural resources
Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/253 G-IV§57-60 Cambodia 2011 Trade Policy Framework
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Environment has been determined as a priority area among many economic co-operation, such as the Greater Mekong Sub-region consisting of Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam, and the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation, composed of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam, and the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area
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Energy
Environment
Labelling
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/255/Rev.1 S-II§53-58 Thailand 2011 Trade Policy Framework
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Thailand participates in sub-regional or regional development or cooperation groups that have as their aim, among others, the promotion of biodiversity, the environment and natural disaster management or natural resources
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Government TPR; Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/G/221; WT/TPR/S/221/Rev.1 G-III§71; S-I§18; S-III§5, 32 Maldives 2009 Measures Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
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Import restrictions and prohibitions are maintained for environmental reasons.
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Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/375/Rev.1 S-II§13 China 2018 Trade Policy Framework
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According to the authorities, China remains concerned about (…) energy conservation, and the protection of the environment. In this respect, the 2017 Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries (Investment Catalogue) encourages foreign investment in those sectors that conform to China's industrial structure adjustment and "China Manufacturing 2025" strategy (...)
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Conservation
Energy
Environment
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/306 S-Table-A3.3 Hong Kong, China 2014 Measures Technical regulation or specifications
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Table A3. 3 Regime of standards and technical requirements, 2013
Ordinance/Regulation: Air Pollution Control (Dry-Cleaning Machines) (Vapour Recovery) Regulation (Cap 311T)
Summary of the legislation: To control the emission of perchloroethylene (PCE) from the dry-cleaning industry through the imposition of PCE emission standard on dry-cleaning machines in use. Specifically, the concentration of PCE inside the drum of dry-cleaning machines should not exceed 300 ppmv at the end of drying cycle.
Changes since 1 January 2010: Nil
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Pollution
Clean
Secretariat TPR WT/TPR/S/299/Rev.1 S-I§1
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Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS): Dominica
 2014 Trade Policy Framework
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Dominica is an upper middle-income country with a population estimated at 71,780 inhabitants in 2012, and a per capita GDP of US$6,692. Compared with other OECS countries, Dominica is relatively small in terms of population and GDP. The island is mostly volcanic, and is vulnerable to a range of natural disasters and hazards (hurricanes, storms, landslides). In 2007 and 2008, Dominica was struck back-to-back by two hurricanes (Dean and Omar), resulting in socio-economic disruption and considerable damage to infrastructure. In 2011, major flooding severely damaged bridges and roads.
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Environment
Government TPR WT/TPR/G/307 G-IV§46 United States of America 2014 Trade Policy Framework
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The central oversight body for the Agreement is the United States-Bahrain Joint Committee (JC), chaired jointly by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Dates for the third meeting of the JC have not yet been set, but when scheduled, officials of the two governments expect to discuss a broad range of trade issues, including efforts to increase bilateral trade and investment levels, possible cooperation in the broader MENA region, and additional cooperative efforts related to labor rights and environmental protection.
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Environment