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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CIV/1 Côte d’Ivoire 2014 Waste management and recycling Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
Prohibition on non-biodegradable plastics -…
Prohibition on non-biodegradable plastics - Décret N° 2103-327 du 22 mai 2013 portant interdiction de la production, de l'importation, de la commercialisation, de la détention et de l'utilisation des sachets plastiques non biodégradables sur l'ensemble du territoire national
Environment related objective
To prohibit the production, commercialization or use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in the country - interdiction de la production, de l'importation, de la commercialisation, de la détention et de l'utilisation des sachets plastiques non biodégradables sur l'ensemble du territoire national
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on non-biodegradable plastics - Décret N° 2103-327 du 22 mai 2013 portant interdiction de la production, de l'importation, de la commercialisation, de la détention et de l'utilisation des sachets plastiques non biodégradables sur l'ensemble du territoire national
Non-biodegradable plastics - Matières plastiques
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Labelling
Plastic
Recycle
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CIV/1 Côte d’Ivoire 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
Prohibition on non-certified pesticides and…
Prohibition on non-certified pesticides and insecticides -Décret 89-02 du 4 janvier 1989
Environment related objective
To prevent the importation of hazardous pesticides. To comply with Rotterdam Convention obligations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on non-certified pesticides and insecticides -Décret 89-02 du 4 janvier 1989
Non-certified pesticides and insecticides - Les pesticides et insecticides non homologués
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CIV/1 Côte d’Ivoire 2014 Ozone layer protection Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
Prohibition on ozone depleting substances -…
Prohibition on ozone depleting substances - Règlement N° 04/2005/CM/ UEMOA portant harmonisation des règlements relatives à l'importation, à la commercialisation, à l'utilisation et à la réexportation des substances qui appauvrissent la couche d' ozone et des équipements les contenant
Environment related objective
To harmonize regulations on the importation, commercialization, use and re-exportation of ozone depleting substances - harmonisation des règlements relatives à l'importation, à la commercialisation, à l'utilisation et à la réexportation des substances qui appauvrissent la couche d' ozone et des équipements les contenant
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on ozone depleting substances - Règlement N° 04/2005/CM/ UEMOA portant harmonisation des règlements relatives à l'importation, à la commercialisation, à l'utilisation et à la réexportation des substances qui appauvrissent la couche d' ozone et des équipements les contenant
Ozone depleting substances - Substances qui appauvrissent la couche d' ozone et des équipements les contenant (Hydrochloro -fluorocarbones, Bromure de méthyle, Halons, Tétrachlorure de carbon e; Trichlorométhane, Chlorofluorocarbones)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Soil
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CRI/2 Costa Rica 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Other
Prohibition on chemical substances - Nota técnica…
Prohibition on chemical substances - Nota técnica 73: prohibición para la importación de sustancias químicas
Environment related objective
To prevent the importation of hazardous chemicals and wastes. To comply with Basel Convention and Montreal Protocol obligations. - Artículo XX (b) del GATT. La aplicación de esta disposición se fundamenta en el acatamiento de compromisos internacionales como el Convenio de Basilea sobre el Control de los Movimientos Transfronterizos de los Desechos Peligrosos y su Eliminación. También en el cumplimiento de una serie de normativa interna, la cual se estableció con el propósito de proteger la salud humana.
Artículo XX (g) del GATT relativas a la conservación de los recursos naturales agotables, a condición de que tales medidas se apliquen conjuntamente con restricciones a la producción o al consumo nacional. Esta excepción se encuentra enmarcada dentro de los compromisos internacionales, tales como:
· El Protocolo de Montreal.
· Convenio de Basilea sobre el Control de los Movimientos Transfronterizos de los Desechos Peligrosos y su Eliminación.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on chemical substances - Nota técnica 73: prohibición para la importación de sustancias químicas
Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, preservatives, fumigants, nematicides, dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP), varied chemical substances, hazardous wastes - Herbicidas, insecticidas, fungicidas, preservantes, fumigantes, nematicidas, dibromo-3-cloropropano (DBCP), Sustancias químicas varias, Desechos peligrosos
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer. (Ch. 4) O.J. L 286, 31.10.2009
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and to comply with obligations under the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer. (Ch. 4) O.J. L 286, 31.10.2009
Substances or products and equipment containing or relying on controlled substances, where the controlled that deplete the ozone layer.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European…
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 (OJ L 201, 27.07.2012) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2013 (OJ L26, 26.01.2013) - Prohibition or restriction of export of certain hazardous chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through tackling hazardous chemicals and to comply with obligations under the Stockholm and Rotterdam conventions. - Protection of human health and the environment, inter alia.
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous
Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 (OJ L 201, 27.07.2012) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2013 (OJ L26, 26.01.2013) - Prohibition or restriction of export of certain hazardous chemicals
Certain hazardous chemicals - (a) Certain hazardous chemicals that are subject to the prior
informed consent procedure under the Rotterdam Convention,
(b) certain hazardous chemicals that are banned or severely
restricted within the Union;
(c) chemicals that are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants and subject to the Stockholm Convention
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Pollution
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Animal protection, Plant protection, MEAs…
Animal protection, Plant protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July…
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. OJ L 12, 7.8.2013
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species and to comply with obligations under CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. OJ L 12, 7.8.2013
Certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014
Waste management and recycling, MEAs…
Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (OJ L 190, 12.7.2006, p.1) and its subsequent amendments - In certain specific circumstances the import/export of waste is restricted. Notably:
1) a prohibition on exports to third countries of waste intended for disposal (except to EFTA countries which are party to the Basel Convention), as well as on exports of hazardous waste intended for recovery, except those directed to countries to which OECD Decision applies (the OECD Decision concerns the control of trans-boundary movements of waste s destined for recovery operations).
2) a prohibition on imports from third countries of waste intended for disposal or recovery, except from countries to which the above OECD Decision applies, third countries which are party to the Basel Convention, countries which have concluded a bilateral agreement with the EU or MSs, or other areas during situations of crisis.
Environment related objective
To establish the procedures and control regimes for the shipment of waste, depending on the origin, destination and route of the shipment, the type of waste shipped and the type of treatment to be applied to the waste at its destination. To comply with the obligations under the Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (OJ L 190, 12.7.2006, p.1) and its subsequent amendments - In certain specific circumstances the import/export of waste is restricted. Notably:
1) a prohibition on exports to third countries of waste intended for disposal (except to EFTA countries which are party to the Basel Convention), as well as on exports of hazardous waste intended for recovery, except those directed to countries to which OECD Decision applies (the OECD Decision concerns the control of trans-boundary movements of waste s destined for recovery operations).
2) a prohibition on imports from third countries of waste intended for disposal or recovery, except from countries to which the above OECD Decision applies, third countries which are party to the Basel Convention, countries which have concluded a bilateral agreement with the EU or MSs, or other areas during situations of crisis.
Hazardous Waste - Typologies of waste as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/2 European Union 2014 Sustainable fisheries management Import licences, Export licences Fisheries
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014…
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014 establishing a list of non-cooperating third countries in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014 establishing a list of non-cooperating third countries in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country (Belize, Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Guinea) as defined in the EU Regulation
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/1 Georgia 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Other
Law of Georgia on “Transit and Import of Waste s…
Law of Georgia on “Transit and Import of Waste s in the territory of Georgia” : Prohibition of import of toxic and radioactive industrial waste for the purpose of its utilization on the territory of Georgia
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from toxic and radioactive industrial waste and to comply with obligations under the Basel Conventions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law of Georgia on “Transit and Import of Waste s in the territory of Georgia” : Prohibition of import of toxic and radioactive industrial waste for the purpose of its utilization on the territory of Georgia
Dangerous (including toxic) and radioactive industrial and other waste
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Enter into force since 8 February 1995
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs