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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/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non…
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

However, the import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment by establishing a ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

However, the import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
The regulations specifically target plastic bags designed to carry goods purchased at a point of sale such as a wholesale or retail outlet, a market, a fair and a hawker.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 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 August 2018
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
15. Prohibition to import containers performing…
15. Prohibition to import containers performing the function of “aerosols” using C.F.C’s (chlorofluocarbons) and HCFC ’s ( Hydrochlorofluorocarbons ) as propellant with contents other than pharmaceutical products
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by establishing a ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Prohibition to import containers performing the function of “aerosols” using C.F.C’s (chlorofluocarbons) and HCFC ’s ( Hydrochlorofluorocarbons ) as propellant with contents other than pharmaceutical products
Containers performing the function of “aerosols” using C.F.Cs and HCFCs
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 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 August 2018
Keywords
Ozone
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Other 23. Prohibition to import ivory and Tortoise shell
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by prohibiting the import ivory and Tortoise shell

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
23. Prohibition to import ivory and Tortoise shell
Ivory and Tortoise shell
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 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 August 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Other 34. Prohibition to import underwater fishing guns
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by prohibiting the import of Underwater fishing guns

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
34. Prohibition to import underwater fishing guns
Underwater fishing guns
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 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 August 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
12. Prohibition on exports of lobster tail meat …
12. Prohibition on exports of lobster tail meat

The prohibition is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries. of aquaculture.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by prohibiting the export of lobster tail meat

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Prohibition on exports of lobster tail meat

The prohibition is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries. of aquaculture.
Lobster tail meat
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition 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 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
13. Prohibition on exports of larvae and…
13. Prohibition on exports of larvae and juveniles of white shrimp from the coastal lagoons and estuarine areas of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

The prohibition is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries of aquaculture.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the export of larvae and juveniles of white shrimp

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Prohibition on exports of larvae and juveniles of white shrimp from the coastal lagoons and estuarine areas of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

The prohibition is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries of aquaculture.
Larvae and juveniles of white shrimp
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition 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 2018
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
14. Prohibition on exports of blue marlin, black…
14. Prohibition on exports of blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin and sailfish

The prohibition is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries of aquaculture.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and and conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the export of lobster tail meat

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Prohibition on exports of blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin and sailfish

The prohibition is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries of aquaculture.
Blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin and sailfish
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition 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 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
15. Special permits for the exportation of…
15. Special permits for the exportation of various fish & maritime products

This measure is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries of aquaculture.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and conservation of natural resources by requiring special permits for the exportation of various fish & maritime products

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Special permits for the exportation of various fish & maritime products

This measure is accompanied with the objective of establishing a legal regime for fishing and aquaculture activities, in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable development of hydrobiological resources, optimizing the use of traditional fisheries, and promoting the diversification of non-traditional fisheries of aquaculture.
-Sea cucumber
-Caracol Rosado del Caribe
- Jellyfish
- Oysters
- Snail Pearls
- Chacalín (Sea Bob, Fever, Titi and Tiger)
-Shark fin.
- Stingray
- Dry fish
- Buche or Popa de Pescado
- Shells of Jaiba
- Sponges
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for 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 2018
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Agriculture, Chemicals
17. Prohibition on the importation of 17…
17. Prohibition on the importation of 17 pesticides, which are part of the annexes to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions.

This prohibition aims to establish a policy of conservation and protection of the environment and its natural resources.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment, of human health and safety and of biodiversity by prohibiting the
importation of 17 pesticides

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: the Stockholm Convention; the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Prohibition on the importation of 17 pesticides, which are part of the annexes to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions.

This prohibition aims to establish a policy of conservation and protection of the environment and its natural resources.
Various pesticides
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 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 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Agriculture, Chemicals
16. Prohibition on the importation of…
16. Prohibition on the importation of monocrotophos

This prohibition aims to establish a policy of conservation and protection of the environment and its natural resources.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment, of human health and safety and of biodiversity by prohibiting the
importation of monocrotophos

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Prohibition on the importation of monocrotophos

This prohibition aims to establish a policy of conservation and protection of the environment and its natural resources.
Various pesticides
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 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 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs