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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Sustainable mining management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Mining, Chemicals
1. Import and export prohibition and restrictions…
1. Import and export prohibition and restrictions of mercury and mercury products pursuant to the Minamata Convention
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of mercury and mercury products


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Minamata Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Import and export prohibition and restrictions of mercury and mercury products pursuant to the Minamata Convention
Various products/substances containing mercury
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
2. Import and export prohibition and restriction…
2. Import and export prohibition and restriction of substances that deplete the ozone layer
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of substances that deplete the ozone layer

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Import and export prohibition and restriction of substances that deplete the ozone layer
Various products/substances depleting the ozone layer
(For a detailed list of the products concerned, please refer to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Environment
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export quotas Chemicals, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Other
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction…
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction of hazardous chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of hazardous chemicals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Rotterdam Convention; the Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction of 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
P: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
GQ-X: Global Quota on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and…
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the environment by prohibiting/restricting or putting in place non-automatic licensing mechanisms for the importation and exportation of certain species pursuant to CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Various species
(For a detailed list of species , please refer to the Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) No 2017/160 of 20 January 2017)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
6. Import and export restrictions of waste :…
6. Import and export restrictions of waste : 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.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the importation of various hazardous wastes and their disposals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Basel Convention; the Basel Ban (OECD Decision)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import and export restrictions of waste : 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.
Various Substances (For a detailed list of please refer to Annexes III, IV and V of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
7. Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels…
7. Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and conserve natural resources by prohibiting the import of fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing
Fishery products from various species
(Any products which fall under Chapter 03 and Tariff headings 1604 and 1605 of the EU Combined Nomenclature, with the exception of the products listed in Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Import licences, Export licences Fisheries
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin…
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and conserve natural resources by prohibiting the import of fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus
For a detailed description of the products concerned, please refer to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 640/2010
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/4 Hong Kong, China 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Other
1. Non-automatic licence and inspection for the…
1. Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Environment related objective
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants by implementing Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three CITES Appendices, whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 14 September 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/4 Hong Kong, China 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Other
2. Production of valid CITES export permit or…
2. Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species
Environment related objective
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants by requiring the Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species
CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species , whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 14 September 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/4 Hong Kong, China 2018
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
3. Prohibition of import and re-export of…
3. Prohibition of import and re-export of elephant ivory and elephant hunting trophy
Environment related objective
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals prohibiting/restricting the import, export, and re-export of Ivory and hunting trophy of Asian elephant and African elephant pursuant to CITES


WTO Justification: Article XX(a), (b), and (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Prohibition of import and re-export of elephant ivory and elephant hunting trophy
Ivory and hunting trophy of Asian elephant and African elephant
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 14 September 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs