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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/VNM/4 Viet Nam 2019
Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical,…
Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Conformity assessment procedures…
Import licences, Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications, Other measures
 Agriculture, Chemicals
This Decree provides regulations on state…
This Decree provides regulations on state administration related to fertilizers including recognition, testing, production, trading, export, import, quality management, labelling, advertisement, seminars and use of fertilizers in Viet Nam. Traditional organic fertilizers produced by organizations and individuals not for trading shall not be regulated by this Decree.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, human, plant, animal health and safety by regulating fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, and by exemptiong organic fertilizers from the regulation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This Decree provides regulations on state administration related to fertilizers including recognition, testing, production, trading, export, import, quality management, labelling, advertisement, seminars and use of fertilizers in Viet Nam. Traditional organic fertilizers produced by organizations and individuals not for trading shall not be regulated by this Decree.
Agricultural chemicals and fertilizers
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
3101.00.10
3101.00.92
3101.00.99
3102.10.00
3102.21.00
3102.40.00
3102.50.00
3102.80.00
3104.20.00
3105.10.10
3105.10.20
3105.40.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Dates of entry into force on 20 September 2017 and 1 January 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Organic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/VNM/5 Viet Nam 2019
Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical,…
Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Conformity assessment procedures…
Import licences, Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications, Other measures
 Agriculture, Chemicals
Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates pesticide…
Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates pesticide product administration practices, including registration; testing; manufacturing; export, import; quality control; certificate of conformity and declaration of conformity; storage, transportation; application; labelling; packaging; advertising; recall or eradication of pesticide products in Viet Nam. This Circular shall apply to domestic and foreign organizations or individuals carrying out operations related to pesticide products in Viet Nam.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, human, plant, animal health and safety by stipulating pesticide product administration practices.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates pesticide product administration practices, including registration; testing; manufacturing; export, import; quality control; certificate of conformity and declaration of conformity; storage, transportation; application; labelling; packaging; advertising; recall or eradication of pesticide products in Viet Nam. This Circular shall apply to domestic and foreign organizations or individuals carrying out operations related to pesticide products in Viet Nam.
Pesticides products and agricultural chemicals
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
3808.91
3808.91.10
3808.91.30
3808.91.90
3808.92
3808.92.11
3808.92.19
3808.92.90
3808.93
3808.93.11
3808.93.19
3808.93.20
3808.93.30
3808.94
3808.94.10
3808.94.20
3808.94.90
3808.99
3808.99.10
3808.99.90
2903.82.00
2903.81.00
2620.91.00
2903.82.00
2903.92.00
2910.40.00
2920.30.00
2910.50.00
2903.82.00
2903.89.00
2903.89.00
2620.21.00
2930.80.00
2920.11.00
2924.12.20
2920.11.00
2908.19.00
2908.11.00
2924.12.10
2903.89.00
2925.21.00
2620.60.00
2930.90.90
2930.80.00
2903.92.00
2852.10.90
2804.90.00
2918.91.00
293299.10
380891.90
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Dates of entry into force 1 August 2015 and 1 January 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Labelling
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/VNM/7 Viet Nam 2019 Waste management and recycling Import licences Other
Import licensing procedure for imported steel…
Import licensing procedure for imported steel scrap, plastic scrap, paper scrap for production
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by waste management.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licensing procedure for imported steel scrap, plastic scrap, paper scrap for production
Certain waste materials and products - imported steel scrap, plastic scrap, paper scrap.
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
2618
3818
3915
4707
5003
7001
7204
7503
7602
7902
8002
8101
8102
8104
8108
8109
8110
8111
8112
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Dates of entry into force on 5 February 2015; 15 June 2015; 1 July 2019; 27 Ocotber 2015 and 29 October 2018
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/VNM/8 Viet Nam 2019 Waste management and recycling Import licences Other
Import licensing procedure for imported glass…
Import licensing procedure for imported glass scrap, non-ferrous metal scrap, slag from iron or steel industry for production
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by waste management.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licensing procedure for imported glass scrap, non-ferrous metal scrap, slag from iron or steel industry for production
Certain waste materials and products
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
03
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Dates of entry into force on 5 February 2015; 15 June 2015; 1 July 2019; 27 Ocotber 2015 and 29 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/VNM/16 Viet Nam 2019
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Manufacturing
Import licensing procedure for ozone layer…
Import licensing procedure for ozone layer-depleting substances
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against ozone depleting substances; MEAs implementation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licensing procedure for ozone layer-depleting substances
Ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Dates of entry into force 15 May 2018; 15 June 2018 and 4 February 2019
Keywords
Environment
Ozone
Climate
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/VNM/18 Viet Nam 2019
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Animal protection, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
The management of import, re-export, introduction…
The management of import, re-export, introduction from the sea, transit, breeding, rearing and artificial propagation of endangered, precious and rare wild fauna and flora species
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by pursuing obligations under CITES; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The management of import, re-export, introduction from the sea, transit, breeding, rearing and artificial propagation of endangered, precious and rare wild fauna and flora species
Specimens of wild fauna and flora species defined in Appendices I, II and III to the CITES
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Dates of entry into force on 25 August 2006; 15 December 2011 and 19 March 2019
Keywords
Environment
Endangered
MEAs
Natural resources
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/ALB/8 Albania 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
In the field of chemicals management, on 17.03…
In the field of chemicals management, on 17.03.2016, in Republic of Albania has been approved the new Law no. 27/2016 "On chemicals management". In article 28, point 1, of this law, is specified that the production, placing on the market, deposit and storage of hazardous chemicals are performed by licensed legal entities. The license for the production, placing on the market, deposit and storage of hazardous chemicals shall be issued by the Minister responsible for industry. Documentation and procedures for issuing licenses for the production, placing on the market, storage and storage of hazardous chemicals shall be approved by the Council of Ministers, on the proposal of the Minister responsible for industry. (...)
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against chemical, toxic and hazardous substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
In the field of chemicals management, on 17.03.2016, in Republic of Albania has been approved the new Law no. 27/2016 "On chemicals management". In article 28, point 1, of this law, is specified that the production, placing on the market, deposit and storage of hazardous chemicals are performed by licensed legal entities. The license for the production, placing on the market, deposit and storage of hazardous chemicals shall be issued by the Minister responsible for industry. Documentation and procedures for issuing licenses for the production, placing on the market, storage and storage of hazardous chemicals shall be approved by the Council of Ministers, on the proposal of the Minister responsible for industry. (...)
Certain hazardous chemicals
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force 22 June 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/11 Australia 2019
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Animal protection, Plant protection
Import licences, Risk assessment, Quarantine…
Import licences, Risk assessment, Quarantine requirements
 Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Other
1. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
1. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to the importation of all plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, fish and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by pursuing obligations under CITES; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to the importation of all plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, fish and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
All plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, fish and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern
Type of measure
Import license for all quarantinable items
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 1 March 2019
Keywords
Environment
Endangered
MEAs
Natural resources
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/11 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of…
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Asbestos
Type of measure
Ban; Import Permission
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 1 July 2018
(2018 notification)
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Eco
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/11 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
12. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and…
12. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulationsThe regulatory framework implements Australia's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention), as well as the following related agreements and arrangements concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous and other waste:- the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council Decision C (2001) 107 FINAL, as amended by C(2004)20;- the Waigani Convention (Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region); and - a bilateral arrangement between Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; MEA implementation (Basel Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulationsThe regulatory framework implements Australia's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention), as well as the following related agreements and arrangements concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous and other waste:- the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council Decision C (2001) 107 FINAL, as amended by C(2004)20;- the Waigani Convention (Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region); and - a bilateral arrangement between Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
Certain hazardous and other waste
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences; and regulation on transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 16 July 2000
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Environment
Recycle