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Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/TPKM/P/5 Chinese Taipei 2014
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Intellectual property measures All products/economic activities
Patent Act (as amended in 2014) Article 24…
Patent Act (as amended in 2014)
Article 24 Statutory exclusion
An invention patent shall not be granted in respect of any of the following:
1. animals, plants, and essential biological processes for the production of animals or plants, except for processes for producing microorganisms
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by excluding the patentability of animals, plants, and essential biological processes for the production of animals or plants
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Patent Act (as amended in 2014)
Article 24 Statutory exclusion
An invention patent shall not be granted in respect of any of the following:
1. animals, plants, and essential biological processes for the production of animals or plants, except for processes for producing microorganisms
Products containing biological material
Type of measure
Non-patentability exception
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/6/CHE/2 Switzerland 2014 Biodiversity and ecosystem Intellectual property measures All products/economic activities
Responses of Switzerland to the Checklist of…
Responses of Switzerland to the Checklist of issues on enforcement as contained in Document IP/N/6/CHE/1 of 16 October 1997
According to Articles 66 and 81 et seq. of the LBI the following offences are punishable if committed intentionally and unlawfully: [...] disclosing wrong information concerning the genetic resources or traditional knowledge of indigenous people as described in Article 49a LBI;
[...] for disclosing wrong information about genetic resources and traditional knowledge (Article 81a LBI), a fine of up to SwF 100'000 may be applied.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by preventing the disclosure of wrong information concerning the genetic resources or traditional knowledge of indigenous people
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Responses of Switzerland to the Checklist of issues on enforcement as contained in Document IP/N/6/CHE/1 of 16 October 1997
According to Articles 66 and 81 et seq. of the LBI the following offences are punishable if committed intentionally and unlawfully: [...] disclosing wrong information concerning the genetic resources or traditional knowledge of indigenous people as described in Article 49a LBI;
[...] for disclosing wrong information about genetic resources and traditional knowledge (Article 81a LBI), a fine of up to SwF 100'000 may be applied.
Disclosure of information pertaining to the genetic resources or traditional knowledge of indigenous people
Type of measure
Penalties
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Genetic
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/720 European Union 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Services
Regulation No 1257/2013 of the European…
Regulation No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC
As most large vessels contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCBs, TBT, and CFCs, their export to non-OECD countries for recycling has been prohibited under the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), the adaptation of the Basel International Convention and its Ban amendment in the EU. However, economic incentives, the high mobility of ships and insufficient recycling capacity in the OECD have led to most of the recycling to take place in Asia, often in substandard conditions.
Environment related objective
To enable protecting the EU marine environment from pollution caused by ships calling at EU ports or anchorages; to help the recycling yard formulate a safer and more environmentally sound plan for decommissioning the ship.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC
As most large vessels contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCBs, TBT, and CFCs, their export to non-OECD countries for recycling has been prohibited under the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), the adaptation of the Basel International Convention and its Ban amendment in the EU. However, economic incentives, the high mobility of ships and insufficient recycling capacity in the OECD have led to most of the recycling to take place in Asia, often in substandard conditions.
Ship recycling
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/724 European Union 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Energy, Services
REGULATION (EU) No 347/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN…
REGULATION (EU) No 347/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 364/2006/EC.
Environment related objective
To promote the integration of sustainable energy; to get rid of "bottlenecks" in the EU energy grids; to stop the isolation of certain regions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
REGULATION (EU) No 347/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 364/2006/EC.
Trans-European energy infrastructure
Type of measure
Regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Sustainable
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/766 South Africa 2014
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Waste management and…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Waste management and recycling, Air pollution reduction, General environmental protection
 Technical regulation or specifications Services
The National Environmental Laws Second Amendment…
The National Environmental Laws Second Amendment Act, 2013 (Act no 30 of 2013) provides for the amendment of:

the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to amend certain definitions; to adjust the timeframes for the preparation of environmental implementation plans and environmental management plans; to provide for the process and procedure for submitting environment outlook reports; to empower the Minister or MEC to develop norms or standards for listed activities and non-listed activities; to empower the Minister to restrict or prohibit development in specified geographical areas; to empower the Minister to take a decision in place of the MEC under certain circumstances; to provide legal clarity on the applicability of section 24G to the unlawful commencement of a waste management activity under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008; to increase the section 24G administrative fines and to exclude payment of section 24G administrative fines for certain persons; to provide for no exemptions from the requirements to obtain an environmental authorisation; to adjust the provisions relating to the duty of care and remediation of environmental damage; to provide for textual amendments to the provisions on the powers of environmental management inspectors; to insert a provision to regulate products having a detrimental effect on the environment; to add provisions regarding the delivery of documents; to provide that the Act binds the State without any exception; and to correct certain obsolete provisions.

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004, so as to amend certain definitions; to effect certain textual amendments to the provisions on protection of species; to revise the purpose and application of Chapter 6; to revise the provisions in respect of the Bioprospecting Fund; to repeal the appeal provisions; to add offences and penalties; and to empower the Minister to declare amnesty in certain circumstances.

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, so as to align the penalties with other specific environmental management Acts; National Environment Management Laws Amendment Act, 2008, so as to correct an incorrect citation.

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2009, so as to correct an incorrect citation, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment.
The agency is mandated to promote South Africa’s maritime interests and development, as well as, to position the country as an international maritime centre while ensuring maritime safety, health and environmental protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The National Environmental Laws Second Amendment Act, 2013 (Act no 30 of 2013) provides for the amendment of:

the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to amend certain definitions; to adjust the timeframes for the preparation of environmental implementation plans and environmental management plans; to provide for the process and procedure for submitting environment outlook reports; to empower the Minister or MEC to develop norms or standards for listed activities and non-listed activities; to empower the Minister to restrict or prohibit development in specified geographical areas; to empower the Minister to take a decision in place of the MEC under certain circumstances; to provide legal clarity on the applicability of section 24G to the unlawful commencement of a waste management activity under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008; to increase the section 24G administrative fines and to exclude payment of section 24G administrative fines for certain persons; to provide for no exemptions from the requirements to obtain an environmental authorisation; to adjust the provisions relating to the duty of care and remediation of environmental damage; to provide for textual amendments to the provisions on the powers of environmental management inspectors; to insert a provision to regulate products having a detrimental effect on the environment; to add provisions regarding the delivery of documents; to provide that the Act binds the State without any exception; and to correct certain obsolete provisions.

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004, so as to amend certain definitions; to effect certain textual amendments to the provisions on protection of species; to revise the purpose and application of Chapter 6; to revise the provisions in respect of the Bioprospecting Fund; to repeal the appeal provisions; to add offences and penalties; and to empower the Minister to declare amnesty in certain circumstances.

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, so as to align the penalties with other specific environmental management Acts; National Environment Management Laws Amendment Act, 2008, so as to correct an incorrect citation.

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2009, so as to correct an incorrect citation, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Environmental-related services, including environmental management
Type of measure
Regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/2 Canada 2014 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Customs Tariff, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C…
Customs Tariff, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through prohibition of used or second-hand motor vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff, Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
Used or second-hand motor vehicles
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/2 Canada 2014 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing Customs Tariff
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through prohibition of used or second hand mattresses and materials therefrom
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff
Used or second hand mattresses and materials therefrom
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/2 2014
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Environment related objective
To protect endangered animals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff
Live specimen of the mongoose family; Live birds of the Starling family
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/2 2014
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Environment related objective
To protect endangered animals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff
Non-game birds; Certain parts of wild birds
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHE/1 Switzerland 2014
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
Trade restrictions under CITES - Restriction du…
Trade restrictions under CITES - Restriction du commerce pour certains animaux et plantes afin de protéger certaines espèces de la faune et de la flore sauvage (annexes I à III CITES) - La CITES exige certains documents pour l'importation, l'exportation et le transit des espèces figurant dans ses annexes. Les licences d'importation sont délivrées par l'Office fédéral de la sécurité alimentaire et des affaires vétérinaires (OSAV) conformément à la CITES
Environment related objective
To protect endangered animals - L'objectif est qu'aucune espèce ne soit mise en danger d' extinction par un commerce international non-durable
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Trade restrictions under CITES - Restriction du commerce pour certains animaux et plantes afin de protéger certaines espèces de la faune et de la flore sauvage (annexes I à III CITES) - La CITES exige certains documents pour l'importation, l'exportation et le transit des espèces figurant dans ses annexes. Les licences d'importation sont délivrées par l'Office fédéral de la sécurité alimentaire et des affaires vétérinaires (OSAV) conformément à la CITES
CITES listed specimen - Divers dans les chapitres 1ex, 2ex, 3ex, 4ex, 5ex, 6ex, 7ex, 12ex, 13ex, 15ex, 16ex, 21ex, 30ex, 33ex, 41ex, 42ex, 43ex, 44ex, 51ex, 57ex, 60ex, 61ex, 62ex, 64ex, 65ex, 66ex, 67ex, 71ex, 82ex, 90ex, 91ex, 92ex, 93ex, 94ex, 95ex, 96ex, 97ex (voir annexes de l'ordonnance sur les contrôles CITES)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs