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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Import quotas Chemicals
Refrigerants containing Hydro chlorofluorocarbons…
Refrigerants containing Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and comply with the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Refrigerants containing Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)
All HCFC refrigerants (import quotas and permits); CFCs (ban)
Type of measure
Import quotas; Ban; Import permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017 Waste management and recycling Other environmental requirements Manufacturing, Other
Permit system under the Environment Protection …
Permit system under the Environment Protection (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle Permit) Regulations 2001 to bottle beverage in a PET bottle
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from PET wastes

The rise in the one-way no deposit mechanism for PET bottles has greatly contributed to the problem of littering in the country. Waste PET bottles also pose serious constraint in landfilling with regard to the large volume they occupy and the extremely slow decomposition rate (about 500 years).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Permit system under the Environment Protection (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle Permit) Regulations 2001 to bottle beverage in a PET bottle
The local bottling of beverage in a PET bottle
Type of measure
Permit to bottle soft drinks and water in PET bottles

Subject to meeting the conditions attached to the permit such as engaging the services of a PET recycler for the collect of used PET bottles from the waste stream and submitting annual returns on PET; a permit is issued to the company with a validity of three years. The Permit is renewable subject to the satisfaction of the Director of Environment on compliance to conditions imposed under the Permit.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Recycle
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017 General environmental protection Import licences All products/economic activities
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer…
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection (Commerce Division) - Import permits to protect the environment
Environment related objective
To protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection (Commerce Division) - Import permits to protect the environment
Goods originating in and coming from all countries. Specific limitations on second hand motor vehicles, buses and motorcycles
Type of measure
Import permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other National Parks and Conservation Service
Environment related objective
To comply with the CITES and protect wildlife species from invasive species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Parks and Conservation Service
Import of prescribed wildlife under CITES and exotic wildlife other than livestock and fish
Type of measure
Import permits

Section 10(1) and (2) of the wildlife regulations (1998) allows the authorised officer to refuse an application for a permit. In general the following are reasons for refusal of an import permit: invasive species, no adequate facility at i
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Wildlife
Bio
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Import licences, Quarantine requirements Agriculture, Other 3.3 Veterinary Services
Environment related objective
To protect the territory against sanitary threat in line with the WTO SPS Agreement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3.3 Veterinary Services
Live animals and animal products
Type of measure
Import licences and additionnal clearance in case of birds and invasive species
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Import licences Agriculture
3.4 National Plants and Protection Office (NPPO)…
3.4 National Plants and Protection Office (NPPO)
Plant import Permit (PIP) for Agricultural Produce of Plant Origin including resources from the soil
Environment related objective
To protect the territory for phytosanitary reasons
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3.4 National Plants and Protection Office (NPPO)
Plant import Permit (PIP) for Agricultural Produce of Plant Origin including resources from the soil
Agricultural Produce of Plant Origin including soil and rocks
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Natural resources
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MUS/7 Mauritius 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Chemicals
4.1 Dangerous Chemicals Control Board - Dangerous…
4.1 Dangerous Chemicals Control Board - Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
Environment related objective
To protect against dangerous chemicals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4.1 Dangerous Chemicals Control Board - Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
Products listed in the Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
Type of measure
Import licences and registration of importers
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MWI/5 Malawi 2017
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, General environmental protection
 Import licences Chemicals, Fisheries, Other Import licences for certain products
Environment related objective
To achieve environmental objectives such as animal protection and protection from hazardous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licences for certain products
Radioactive substances; Mist nets for the capture of wild birds; Wild animals, wild trophies and wild animal products; Live fish; Live poultry; Dieldrin; Aldrin; Fertilizers
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
Hazardous
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Other Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Endangered animals, species of wild fauna and flora (CITES live specimens, parts and products)
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences and restriction to specific institutions (zoos, museums and research institutions)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/13 Singapore 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment Protection and Management Act;…
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Hazardous Substances
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Environment