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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/COL/259 Colombia 2015
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and…
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "adopting the Technical Regulation establishing the maximum levels of phosphorus and the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents and soaps, and introducing other provisions"

The notified text establishes the maximum levels of phosphorus and the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents and soaps.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing the maximum levels of phosphorus and the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents and soaps
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Resolution of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development "adopting the Technical Regulation establishing the maximum levels of phosphorus and the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents and soaps, and introducing other provisions"

The notified text establishes the maximum levels of phosphorus and the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents and soaps.
Detergents and soaps
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force six months from date of publication
Keywords
Sustainable
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/COL/261 Colombia 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Other
Draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA)…
Draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "Establishing the sanitary and biosecurity requirements for the registration of collection and processing plants, processing units, collection units and importers of genetic material from species of zootechnical interest, and adopting other provisions".

The notified draft Resolution lays down the sanitary and biosecurity requirements for the registration of collection and processing plants, processing units, collection units and importers of genetic material.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating genetic material
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) Resolution "Establishing the sanitary and biosecurity requirements for the registration of collection and processing plants, processing units, collection units and importers of genetic material from species of zootechnical interest, and adopting other provisions".

The notified draft Resolution lays down the sanitary and biosecurity requirements for the registration of collection and processing plants, processing units, collection units and importers of genetic material.
Genetic material
Type of measure
Sanitary and biosecurity requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force upon the date on which the Resolution is signed
Keywords
Genetic
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CPV/2 Cabo Verde 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Other environmental requirements Agriculture, Other
Law No. 30/VIII/2013 establishing standards for…
Law No. 30/VIII/2013 establishing standards for animal health safety, animal health, animal environment hygiene, products of animal origin and veterinary public health.

Due to the outdated nature of its animal health legislation, which hinders the resolution of animal health-related problems and the effective implementation of the relevant international obligations, the Government of Cabo Verde has introduced laws which comply with new animal health requirements and reflect the country's international obligations.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing standards for animal health safety, animal health, animal environment hygiene
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law No. 30/VIII/2013 establishing standards for animal health safety, animal health, animal environment hygiene, products of animal origin and veterinary public health.

Due to the outdated nature of its animal health legislation, which hinders the resolution of animal health-related problems and the effective implementation of the relevant international obligations, the Government of Cabo Verde has introduced laws which comply with new animal health requirements and reflect the country's international obligations.
Animals and products of animal origin
Type of measure
Phytosanitary requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 28 September 2012
Keywords
Environment
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CRI/156 Costa Rica 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation…
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing aldicarb. Executive Decree No. 38678-MAG-S-MINAE-MTSS
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with MEAs such as Basel Convention and Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing aldicarb. Executive Decree No. 38678-MAG-S-MINAE-MTSS
Ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing aldicarb
Type of measure
Total ban
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 19 November 2014
Keywords
MEAs
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CRI/158 Costa Rica 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation…
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient alachlor.
Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:

• Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste s and their Disposal;
• Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants ;
• Rotterdam Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient alachlor
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient alachlor.
Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:

• Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste s and their Disposal;
• Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants ;
• Rotterdam Convention.
Technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient alachlor
Type of measure
Total ban
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 4 March 2015
Keywords
Hazardous
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CRI/161 Costa Rica 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation…
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient endosulfan and repeal of Executive Decree No. 34782-S-MAG-MTSS-MINAE.
Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:

- Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
- Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste s and their Disposal
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient endosulfan
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ban on the registration, importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, storage, distribution, transportation, repacking, repackaging, handling, sale, blending and use of technical grade active ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient endosulfan and repeal of Executive Decree No. 34782-S-MAG-MTSS-MINAE.
Other relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:

- Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
- Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste s and their Disposal
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Ingredients and formulated synthetic pesticides containing the active ingredient endosulfan.
Type of measure
Total ban
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 30 March 2015
Keywords
Hazardous
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/DEU/10 Germany 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Agriculture
Regulation on the marketing and the sowing of…
Regulation on the marketing and the sowing of seeds for winter crops treated with certain pesticides.

Seeds for winter crops, which has been treated with a pesticide which comprises the active ingredient Clothianidin, Imidacloprid or Thiamethoxam or containing such active substance or which such pesticides adheres, should not be imported or placed on the market.

Objective of the Regulation is to prevent Bees from hazardous contamination
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by preventing bees from toxication from the relevant substances since the circulation and sowing of winter grain seed will start in very near future
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation on the marketing and the sowing of seeds for winter crops treated with certain pesticides.

Seeds for winter crops, which has been treated with a pesticide which comprises the active ingredient Clothianidin, Imidacloprid or Thiamethoxam or containing such active substance or which such pesticides adheres, should not be imported or placed on the market.

Objective of the Regulation is to prevent Bees from hazardous contamination
Winter grain seed exposed to pesticide containing Clothianidin, Imidacloprid or Thiamethoxam
Type of measure
Import ban
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 21 July 2015
Keywords
Hazardous
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/DOM/62 Dominican Republic 2015
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Conformity assessment procedures Agriculture
The residue monitoring programme for natural…
The residue monitoring programme for natural honey will include the following elements:

1. Surveillance and monitoring of the residues of pesticides, veterinary drugs and pollutants in natural honey (sampling plan);

2. A sanitary inspection programme, and programmes to follow up on results in the event of non-conformity owing to the presence of illegal residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides and pollutants in natural honey for domestic consumption and export, which are detected by the national control authorities or agencies of countries importing natural honey from the Dominican Republic.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by monitoring and inspection of the residues of pesticides, veterinary drugs and pollutants in natural honey
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The residue monitoring programme for natural honey will include the following elements:

1. Surveillance and monitoring of the residues of pesticides, veterinary drugs and pollutants in natural honey (sampling plan);

2. A sanitary inspection programme, and programmes to follow up on results in the event of non-conformity owing to the presence of illegal residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides and pollutants in natural honey for domestic consumption and export, which are detected by the national control authorities or agencies of countries importing natural honey from the Dominican Republic.
Residue monitoring programme for natural honey in the Dominican Republic
Type of measure
Monitoring and inspection
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force not specified
Keywords
Hazardous
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/EU/128 European Union 2015
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/728 of 6 May…
Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/728 of 6 May 2015 amending the definition of specified risk material set out in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating organic fertilisers or soil improvers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/728 of 6 May 2015 amending the definition of specified risk material set out in Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
Bovine meat and meat products (fresh meat, minced meat, meat preparations, meat products, rendered animal fat, greaves, gelatine and collagen other than derived from hides and skins, treated intestines), bovine by-products (rendered fats intended to be used as organic fertilisers or soil improvers, bones and bone products, petfood, blood products, processed animal protein, gelatine and collagen other than from hides and skins, and other category 3 material and derived products except for hides and skins, gelatine and collagen derived from hides and skins, fat derivatives)
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 27 May 2015
Keywords
Organic
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/EU/143 European Union 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Other environmental requirements Agriculture
Draft Commission Implementing Regulation adopting…
Draft Commission Implementing Regulation adopting a list of invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

The proposed draft Regulation is a new legislative act which adopts the list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern in implementation of the Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species .
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from invasive alien species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Commission Implementing Regulation adopting a list of invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

The proposed draft Regulation is a new legislative act which adopts the list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern in implementation of the Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species .
Invasive Alien Species
Type of measure
Adopting a list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern in implementation of the Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014
 ICS - HS Code
01061900
01063980
01064900
03019918
03062480
03062910
04071990
05119190
06029045
06029049
06029050
12093000
12099999
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
Keywords
Wildlife