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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/16 Canada 2017
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture Plant Protection Act
Environment related objective
To prevent the introduction or spread within Canada of a plant pests
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Plant Protection Act
Plant pest (e.g., disease cultures, insects), plants and plant products and any other article whose importation into Canada is regulated under the Plant Protection Act and Regulations from all countries
Type of measure
Import permit and autorization
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/16 Canada 2017
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation…
Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act
Environment related objective
To place a strict limitation on trade in specimens and parts and derivatives of species classified as endangered or harmful to Canadian ecosystems;
To establish a system of monitoring on specimens and susceptible to becoming endangered through the mechanism of back-to-back licensing; and
To allow individual countries to exercise surveillance on importation in other countries specimens and parts and derivatives of species which are considered endangered by the exporting country only.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act
Endangered species originating in and exported from all countries as listed in Schedule I of the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations established under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) in accordance with the CITES; Species which may be harmful to Canadian ecosystems as listed in Schedule II of WAPPRIITA
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Eco
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CHE/13 Switzerland 2017
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Technical…
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture
Phytosanitary certification regime in accordance…
Phytosanitary certification regime in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
Environment related objective
To prevent the introduction of particularly dangerous pests and diseases (quarantine organisms) affecting plants
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Phytosanitary certification regime in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
The products listed under the following customs tariff chapters:
- 6 (Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage);
- 7 (edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers);
- 10 (cereals);
- 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder).

The phytosanitary certification regime applies to all plants for planting, irrespective of origin, with the exception of those from the European Union (EU). Plants other than those for planting, plant products and products originating in countries other than the EU member States, as set out in Part B of Annex 5 to the Ordinance on plant protection (for reference see point 5), are also subject to the phytosanitary certification regime. The import prohibition concerns the goods set out in Parts A and B of Annex 3 to the Ordinance on plant protection, originating in countries where the phytosanitary situation is such that the goods present a clear risk of introducing pests and diseases of particular danger to Switzerland. For certain goods (e.g. potatoes), prohibition extends to all countries other than member countries of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO).
Type of measure
Phytosanitary certification; Import licences; and import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CHE/13 Switzerland 2017
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Technical…
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Forestry Protection of forest plants
Environment related objective
To prevent the introduction of particularly dangerous pests and diseases (quarantine organisms) affecting forest plants
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Protection of forest plants
The products listed under the following customs tariff chapters:
- 6 (Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage);
- 14 (bark and bark products);
- 25/31/38 (soil and other substrates for cultivation);
- 44 (wood and wood products).

The phytosanitary certification regime applies to all plants for planting belonging to the genera set out in Annex 11 to the Ordinance on plant protection, irrespective of their origin, with the exception of those from the European Union (EU). Plants other than those for planting and plant products originating in countries other than the EU member States, as set out in Part B of Annex 5 to the Ordinance on plant protection (for reference see point 5), are also subject to the phytosanitary certification regime. The import prohibition concerns the goods set out in Parts A and B of Annex 3 to the Ordinance on plant protection (for reference see point 5) and specific goods originating in countries where the phytosanitary situation is such that the goods present a clear risk of introducing pests and diseases of particular danger to Switzerland. For certain goods (e.g. plants of specific conifer species), prohibition extends to all countries other than European countries.
Type of measure
Phytosanitary certification; Import licences; and import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CHE/13 Switzerland 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Other
Import licences for the animal species covered by…
Import licences for the animal species covered by the CITES Convention
Environment related objective
To ensure that no species is threatened with extinction as a result of non sustainable international trade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licences for the animal species covered by the CITES Convention
Species listed in Article 7 of the Federal Law on circulation of protected species of fauna and flora (LCITES; RS 453), the Ordinance on circulation of protected species of fauna and flora (OCITES; RS 453.0) of 4 September 2013, and the Ordinance of the Federal Department of the Interior (DFI) on control of the circulation of protected species of fauna and flora (Ordinance on CITES controls) of 4 September 2013 (RS 453.1)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
Sustainable
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CHE/13 Switzerland 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
Import authorizations for plants and plant…
Import authorizations for plants and plant products listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora of 3 March 1973 (CITES)
Environment related objective
To ensure that no species is threatened with extinction as a result of non sustainable international trade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import authorizations for plants and plant products listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora of 3 March 1973 (CITES)
Plants and plant products listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora of 3 March 1973 (CITES) that have been taken from the wild
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
Sustainable
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CHE/13 Switzerland 2017
Afforestation/reforestation, Biodiversity and…
Afforestation/reforestation, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Forestry
Authorizations for import and export of forest…
Authorizations for import and export of forest reproductive material
Environment related objective
To ensure the use of healthy and appropriate forest reproductive material at the place of reforestation; To ensure the supply of appropriate forest reproductive material, i.e. suited to the geographical and climatic conditions of Switzerland
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Authorizations for import and export of forest reproductive material
Certain varieties of trees that are important for Swiss forestry (11 varieties of conifers and 31 varieties of broad leaved trees) (See also Annex 1 to the Ordinance on forest reproductive material (RS 921.552.1))
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences


A licence application will be refused if it fails to meet the specific criteria set out in Article III of CITES
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Forest
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CHE/13 Switzerland 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Energy, Other
Control over the origin, nature and destination…
Control over the origin, nature and destination of nuclear fuel, debris and waste from nuclear facilities within the framework of the Non Proliferation Treaty and bilateral cooperation agreements
Environment related objective
To establish control over the origin, nature and destination of nuclear fuel, debris and waste from nuclear facilities within the framework of the Non Proliferation Treaty and bilateral cooperation agreements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Control over the origin, nature and destination of nuclear fuel, debris and waste from nuclear facilities within the framework of the Non Proliferation Treaty and bilateral cooperation agreements
The importation of nuclear fuel, debris and waste from nuclear facilities and radioactive materials other than nuclear fuel, debris and waste from nuclear facilities
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/6 European Union 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences, Import quotas Chemicals
Ozone-depleting substances – ODS- (CONTROLLED…
Ozone-depleting substances – ODS- (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and comply with the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone-depleting substances – ODS- (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)
Ozone-depleting substances (ODS); Mixtures of substances containing ODS; and Products & equipment containing or relying on ODS

Imports for the following uses require quota:
• Essential laboratory and analytical uses;
• Halons for critical uses;
• Feedstock uses;
• Process agent uses.
Type of measure
Import licences; Import quotas
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/6 European Union 2017 Sustainable forestry management Technical regulation or specifications Forestry
7 IMPORT OF HARVESTED TIMBER EU FLEGT [Forest Law…
7 IMPORT OF HARVESTED TIMBER
EU FLEGT [Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade] licensing scheme - voluntary scheme to ensure that only legally harvested timber is imported into the EU from countries with which the EU concludes bilateral FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements. Under the scheme a partner country issues FLEGT licences for every shipment of timber products covered by the agreement exported to the EU. The release for free circulation in the EU of such shipments is conditional on the acceptance by EU competent authorities of the FLEGT licence. EU competent authorities may verify the authenticity of the FLEGT licence and its conformity with the shipment that it covers
Environment related objective
To ensure that only legally harvested timber is imported into the EU.
An alternative approach could have been to rely on voluntary certification schemes, however this would not provide the economies of scale or impact of a national approach and may not have adequately taken into account the role of government in verifying and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The EU also adopted a horizontal approach to the issue of illegal logging through adoption of Regulation 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market (OJ L 295, 12.11.2010). This Regulation is consistent with the FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements in that it recognises FLEGT licences (and CITES permits) as a means to demonstrate compliance with the Regulation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7 IMPORT OF HARVESTED TIMBER
EU FLEGT [Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade] licensing scheme - voluntary scheme to ensure that only legally harvested timber is imported into the EU from countries with which the EU concludes bilateral FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements. Under the scheme a partner country issues FLEGT licences for every shipment of timber products covered by the agreement exported to the EU. The release for free circulation in the EU of such shipments is conditional on the acceptance by EU competent authorities of the FLEGT licence. EU competent authorities may verify the authenticity of the FLEGT licence and its conformity with the shipment that it covers
Timber from countries having signed a bilateral FLEGT Voluntariy Partnership Agreement with the EU
Type of measure
Voluntary legality certification scheme
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Forest