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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/10 Malaysia 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005 under the…
Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005 under the Pesticides Act 1974
Environment related objective
To ensure that pesticides imported are of good quality and at the same time not cause any adverse effect to man and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005 under the Pesticides Act 1974
Pesticides
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/10 Malaysia 2014 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Not specified Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012
Environment related objective
To control the trans-boundary movements of scheduled waste destined for disposal as well as for recovery or recycling in order to protect the Malaysian environment from illegal/illicit trafficking. Other than failure to comply with the normal criteria, the application will be rejected whenever Malaysia does not have the environmentally sound facilities to accept the scheduled wastes. Every application on import of scheduled waste s is subjected to a thorough evaluation of environmental impacts as well as country obligation to the International Convention i.e. Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012
Wastes
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/10 2014
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Forestry
Environment related objective
To manage forestry resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012
logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks, poles and piles of Bakau; and plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood to be further processed in the country (Malaysia)
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
MEAs
Forest
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other Endangered Species Act 1989
Environment related objective
To ensure that harvesting for trade does not impact the long-term survival of endangered species in the wild
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species Act 1989
ENDANGERED, THREATENED SPECIES
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences; Export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 …
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and the health and safety of people and communities by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO)
Hazardous substances
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Not specified
Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition…
Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order No 2 2004
Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of hazardous wastes and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner which will protect human health and the environmental against the adverse effects which may result. To comply with New Zealand’s obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Waste s Destined for Recovery Operations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order No 2 2004
Hazardous waste
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Manufacturing
The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)…
The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996
GRAPHIC MATERIALS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN - Some graphic materials have been found to contain high concentrations of toxic elements and their compounds. Graphic materials that require clearance for toxic substances refer to products such as crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014
General environmental protection, MEAs…
General environmental protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences All products/economic activities Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994
Environment related objective
To provide comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems. The above restrictions have been put in place to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994
Certain items including non-sterile soil, dressed poultry, animal, plant, or micro-organism
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014 Animal protection, Natural resources conservation Import licences Other
Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2)…
Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6))
Environment related objective
To protect, conserve and manage marine mammals in New Zealand and in New Zealand fisheries waters. The most effective way to manage and minimise human impact on marine mammals is through a permitting system. New Zealand has no specific quantity or value limits on the import / export of marine mammal material
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6))
MARINE ANIMALS
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/4 New Zealand 2014
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996
Environment related objective
To help protect human health and the environment from adverse effects resulting or likely to result from human activities which modify or are likely to modify the ozone layer by phasing out ozone depleting substances as soon as possible except for essential uses and giving effect to New Zealand's obligations under the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil