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CETA is a trade agreement between the EU and Canada establishes a free trade area for trade in goods, within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994, and for trade in services, within the meaning of Article V of the GATS. The Agreement also contains provisions on Government procurement, Investment, IPR, Competition, Subsidies and State Owned Enterprises, Regulatory Cooperation, Trade and Sustainable Development and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism. CETA also contains a new Investment Court System to address investor-to-state disputes These provisions and the ones related to investment protection will enter into force after all EU Member States have ratified the agreement.

Law No. 16-01 of 31 December 2001 on the Forestry Code in the Gabonese Republic.

This law establishes sustainable management methods for the forestry sector with a view to increasing its contribution to the economic, social, cultural and scientific development of Gabon.

Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act)

QR No. 1: Asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
However, the prohibition does not prohibit the exportation from Australia, of goods, containing asbestos, that are incorporated into other goods in a way that does not constitute a risk to users until the asbestos is disturbed.

Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; the Agvet Regulations 1995.

QR No. 2: Agricultural and veterinary chemicals

If a controlled chemical is an active constituent or agvet chemical product (as defined by the Agricultural and Veterinary Code Act 1994) the restrictions of Schedule 1 of the Agvet Regulations apply.
If the controlled chemical is not an active constituent or agvet chemical product or is being exported for other purposes, then a permit issued by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources (or authorised officer) under regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958 is required.

Regulation 13E of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Defence Trade Controls Act (2012) for intangible exports ie technology, knowledge

QR No. 3: Biological agents

All exports require a permit from the Department of Defence prior to export.

Regulation 9AB of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

QR No. 4: Cat and dog fur

The exportation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

QR No. 6: Cetaceans

Cetacean specimens may only be exported and imported if they are vintage specimens or for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation). Exports and imports of vintage specimens must be accompanied by pre- CITES certificates demonstrating that the specimens were taken prior to 1975. Non-commercial exports and imports require relevant CITES permits from the Department of the Environment and Energy

Regulation 3 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

QR No. 11: Dogs - dangerous breeds

The importation of these dog breeds is prohibited absolutely.

Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

QR No. 13: Endangered animal and plant species – CITES and Australian native species

Plant and animal species listed under CITES generally require a CITES permit for import or export. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III). There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens). The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.

The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989.

QR No. 16: Hazardous waste

All exports require a permit under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 which is administered by the Department of the Environment.