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Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG388/N/1/REV.1 Canada, Ukraine 2017 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement…
The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement establishes a free-trade area between Canada and the Ukraine within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994.

The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive agreement, which beyond trade in goods, also covers government procurement, intellectual property, labour and environment.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on environmental issues
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement establishes a free-trade area between Canada and the Ukraine within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994.

The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive agreement, which beyond trade in goods, also covers government procurement, intellectual property, labour and environment.
Trade in goods; Various areas covered include government procurement, intellectual property, labour and environment
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 11 July 2016
Keywords
Environment
Regional Trade Agreements S/C/N/896 ; WT/REG389/N/1 Canada, European Union 2017 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
CETA is a trade agreement between the EU and…
CETA is a trade agreement between the EU and Canada establishes a free trade area for trade in goods, within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994, and for trade in services, within the meaning of Article V of the GATS. The Agreement also contains provisions on Government procurement, Investment, IPR, Competition, Subsidies and State Owned Enterprises, Regulatory Cooperation, Trade and Sustainable Development and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism. CETA also contains a new Investment Court System to address investor-to-state disputes These provisions and the ones related to investment protection will enter into force after all EU Member States have ratified the agreement.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on trade and sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
CETA is a trade agreement between the EU and Canada establishes a free trade area for trade in goods, within the meaning of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994, and for trade in services, within the meaning of Article V of the GATS. The Agreement also contains provisions on Government procurement, Investment, IPR, Competition, Subsidies and State Owned Enterprises, Regulatory Cooperation, Trade and Sustainable Development and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism. CETA also contains a new Investment Court System to address investor-to-state disputes These provisions and the ones related to investment protection will enter into force after all EU Member States have ratified the agreement.
Trade in goods and services
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The starting date for provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA is 21 September 2017
Keywords
Sustainable
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/880 Gabon 2017 Sustainable forestry management Not specified Forestry
Law No. 16-01 of 31 December 2001 on the Forestry…
Law No. 16-01 of 31 December 2001 on the Forestry Code in the Gabonese Republic.

This law establishes sustainable management methods for the forestry sector with a view to increasing its contribution to the economic, social, cultural and scientific development of Gabon.
Environment related objective
To ensure the sustainable management of forestry sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law No. 16-01 of 31 December 2001 on the Forestry Code in the Gabonese Republic.

This law establishes sustainable management methods for the forestry sector with a view to increasing its contribution to the economic, social, cultural and scientific development of Gabon.
Forestry sector
Type of measure
Not specified
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 31 December 2001
Keywords
Forest
Sustainable
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Mining
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export)…
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act)

QR No. 1: Asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
However, the prohibition does not prohibit the exportation from Australia, of goods, containing asbestos, that are incorporated into other goods in a way that does not constitute a risk to users until the asbestos is disturbed.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act)

QR No. 1: Asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
However, the prohibition does not prohibit the exportation from Australia, of goods, containing asbestos, that are incorporated into other goods in a way that does not constitute a risk to users until the asbestos is disturbed.
Asbestos and goods containing asbestos
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Sustainable agriculture management
 Export licences Agriculture, Chemicals
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export)…
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; the Agvet Regulations 1995.

QR No. 2: Agricultural and veterinary chemicals

If a controlled chemical is an active constituent or agvet chemical product (as defined by the Agricultural and Veterinary Code Act 1994) the restrictions of Schedule 1 of the Agvet Regulations apply.
If the controlled chemical is not an active constituent or agvet chemical product or is being exported for other purposes, then a permit issued by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources (or authorised officer) under regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958 is required.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by applying restrictions on controlled chemicals that are active constituent or agvet chemical products, or by requiring export permit for controlled chemicals that are not active constituent or agvet chemical products.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention); the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; the Agvet Regulations 1995.

QR No. 2: Agricultural and veterinary chemicals

If a controlled chemical is an active constituent or agvet chemical product (as defined by the Agricultural and Veterinary Code Act 1994) the restrictions of Schedule 1 of the Agvet Regulations apply.
If the controlled chemical is not an active constituent or agvet chemical product or is being exported for other purposes, then a permit issued by the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources (or authorised officer) under regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958 is required.
Chemicals listed in Schedule 2 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; chemicals listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 (the Agvet Regulations)
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Pollution
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017 Biodiversity and ecosystem Export licences Not specified
Regulation 13E of Customs (Prohibited Exports)…
Regulation 13E of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Defence Trade Controls Act (2012) for intangible exports ie technology, knowledge

QR No. 3: Biological agents

All exports require a permit from the Department of Defence prior to export.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing regulations on biological agents, including GMOs.

WTO Justification: Article XXI(b)(ii) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Australia Group, Biological Weapons Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 13E of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Defence Trade Controls Act (2012) for intangible exports ie technology, knowledge

QR No. 3: Biological agents

All exports require a permit from the Department of Defence prior to export.
Biological agents including human pathogens zoonoses, toxins, animal pathogens, plant pathogens and genetically elements and genetically modified organisms
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Other
Regulation 9AB of Customs (Prohibited Exports)…
Regulation 9AB of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

QR No. 4: Cat and dog fur

The exportation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.
Environment related objective
To protect species (i.e. cats and dogs) with a view at public morals.

WTO Justification: Article XX(a) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 9AB of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

QR No. 4: Cat and dog fur

The exportation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.
The goods covered by this control are pelts or hair tanned or processed furs or pelts, including goods that may contain such fur or hair, that are derived from the species Felis catus and Canis familiaris.
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences, Import licences Other
Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

QR No. 6: Cetaceans

Cetacean specimens may only be exported and imported if they are vintage specimens or for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation). Exports and imports of vintage specimens must be accompanied by pre- CITES certificates demonstrating that the specimens were taken prior to 1975. Non-commercial exports and imports require relevant CITES permits from the Department of the Environment and Energy
Environment related objective
To protect wildlife and endangered species, in particular cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), through import/export certificates of vintage cetacean specimens.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

QR No. 6: Cetaceans

Cetacean specimens may only be exported and imported if they are vintage specimens or for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation). Exports and imports of vintage specimens must be accompanied by pre- CITES certificates demonstrating that the specimens were taken prior to 1975. Non-commercial exports and imports require relevant CITES permits from the Department of the Environment and Energy
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), parts of cetaceans or products derived from cetaceans.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Endangered
Conservation
Environment
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017 Biodiversity and ecosystem Ban/Prohibition Other
Regulation 3 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports)…
Regulation 3 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

QR No. 11: Dogs - dangerous breeds

The importation of these dog breeds is prohibited absolutely.
Environment related objective
To protect the native species by prohibiting the importation of dangerous dog breeds

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 3 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.

QR No. 11: Dogs - dangerous breeds

The importation of these dog breeds is prohibited absolutely.
Dogs of the following breeds - dogo Argentino; fila Brasileiro; Japanese tosa; American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier; Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/3 Australia 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and…
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

QR No. 13: Endangered animal and plant species – CITES and Australian native species

Plant and animal species listed under CITES generally require a CITES permit for import or export. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III). There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens). The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Environment related objective
To protect plant and animal species listed under CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT; CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

QR No. 13: Endangered animal and plant species – CITES and Australian native species

Plant and animal species listed under CITES generally require a CITES permit for import or export. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III). There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens). The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Animal and plant species and all products manufactured from species (including some medicinal products) listed in the appendices to the CITES. Examples include black coral, orchids and ivory products. Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Endangered
Environment
MEAs
Wildlife