| Safeguards |
G/SG/N/8/THA/1/SUPPL.5, G/SG/N/10/THA/1/SUPPL.3, G/SG/N/8/THA/1/SUPPL.6, G/SG/N/10/THA/1/SUPPL.4, G/SG/N/11/THA/1/SUPPL.5 |
Thailand |
2013 |
General environmental protection |
Safeguard measure / investigation |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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To provide an opportunity for domestic industry to increase the importance to marketing of environmental and social issues in Thailand and to ensure that the market is aware of the social and environmental standards being adopted. To protect air, water, land, and promote adoption of environmental standards.
"c. Evidences that the Industry concerned is adjusting: There is evidence of several programs and initiatives that have been undertaken and are being actively implemented by the domestic industry to include:
-In view of the increasing importance to marketing of environmental and social issues in Thailand, the company is embracing a wide range of initiatives to include supporting social programs as well as to implement policies to protect air, water, land; and a dissemination program to ensure that the market is aware of the social and environmental standards being adopted.
- Quality products is a theme that has been accentuated in the past two years and this is supported by quality benchmarking and encouraging innovation through process and knowledge development programs.
- Marketing drive programs to stimulate demand for glass blocks over other alternatives.
- Improvements in product delivery and product presentation to include warehousing and distribution centers."
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Application of safeguards measure to imports of glass blocks and exemption of safeguard mesure to developing countries
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Glass block
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Type of measure
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Ad valorem and specific duties
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2014-2017
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
Waste management and recycling |
Public procurement |
Chemicals, Forestry, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure a minimum ratio of recycled plastics
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities".
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Stationery (including mechanical pencils, ball-point. pens, scissors, glue, files, binders and chalks)
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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Environment
Plastic
Recycle
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
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Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure the rational use of energy and the minimum ratio of reuse and material recycling
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Office automation machines (including copiers, printers, facsimiles and computer monitors);
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
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Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure the rational use of energy and manage hazardous chemical substances
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Television receivers
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure the rational use of energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Electric refrigerators, electric freezers, electric freezerrefrigerators, electric toilet seats and micro-wave ovens; Air conditioners, gas heat pump air conditioners and space heaters
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure the rational use and efficiency of energy consumption
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Fluorescent lighting equipment, LED lighting equipment, covered LED indication lamps, and Light bulb-shaped lamps
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure fuel efficiency
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Vehicles (natural gas vehicles, hybrid vehicles, etc.), receivers / transmitters for Electronic Toll Collection system, Car navigation systems, car tires and engine oils for two cycled car
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
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Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of biomass materials
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Uniforms, work clothes and caps related to synthetic fiber made from biomass materials
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
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Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of biomass materials
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Interior fixtures and bedding including curtains, carpets, blankets, comforters, and bed frames related to the synthetic fiber made from biomass materials
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Government Procurement |
GPA/37/ADD.10 |
Japan |
2013 |
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Public procurement |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To promote solar power energy, manage waste and conserve water
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Revision to the “Basic policy for the promotion of the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services" under the "Law concerning the promotion of procurement of eco-friendly goods and services by the state and other entities"
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Facilities, including solar power generation systems, fuel cells, composing equipments for kitchen garbage and water saving equipment
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Type of measure
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Public procurement
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Entry into force on 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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Environment
Conservation
Water
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