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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHE/2 Switzerland 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
QR No. 14: Interdiction et restriction à l'…
QR No. 14: Interdiction et restriction à l'importation et à l'exportation de substances appauvrissant la couche d' ozone
L'objectif est de contrôler l'importation et l'exportation de certaines substances et préparations dont l'emploi est interdit ou strictement réglementé en raison de leurs effets sur la santé de l'être humain ou sur l'environnement
Environment related objective
WTO Justification: Article XX(b) du GATT

Grounds for restriction: Protocole de Montréal du 16 septembre 1987 relatif à des substances appauvrissant la couche d' ozone
Measure description Coverage of the measure
QR No. 14: Interdiction et restriction à l'importation et à l'exportation de substances appauvrissant la couche d' ozone
L'objectif est de contrôler l'importation et l'exportation de certaines substances et préparations dont l'emploi est interdit ou strictement réglementé en raison de leurs effets sur la santé de l'être humain ou sur l'environnement
Voir annexe 1.4 de l'ordonnance
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition 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
Environment
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHE/2 Switzerland 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
QR No. 15: Interdiction et restriction du…
QR No. 15: Interdiction et restriction du commerce de déchets dangereux.
L'objectif est de garantir que les déchets ne sont remis qu'à des entreprises d'élimination appropriées
Environment related objective
WTO Justification: Article XX(b) du GATT

Grounds for restriction: Convention de Bâle sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières de déchets dangereux et de leur élimination

Décision du Conseil de l'OCDE C(2001)107/FINAL concernant la révision de la décision (92)39/FINAL sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières de déchets destinés à des opérations de valorisation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
QR No. 15: Interdiction et restriction du commerce de déchets dangereux.
L'objectif est de garantir que les déchets ne sont remis qu'à des entreprises d'élimination appropriées
Voir annexe 1 de l'ordonnance du DETEC concernant les listes pour les mouvements de déchets
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition 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
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHE/2 Switzerland 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences, Import licences Other
QR No. 17: Articles nucléaires et déchets…
QR No. 17: Articles nucléaires et déchets radioactifs
La législation vise à instaurer un contrôle sur la provenance, la nature et le destinataire des articles nucléaires et des déchets radioactifs provenant d'installations nucléaires dans le cadre du Traité sur la non-prolifération et d'accords bilatéraux de coopération.
Environment related objective
WTO Justification: Article XXI(b) (i) du GATT

Grounds for restriction: Traité du 1er juillet 1968 sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires
Measure description Coverage of the measure
QR No. 17: Articles nucléaires et déchets radioactifs
La législation vise à instaurer un contrôle sur la provenance, la nature et le destinataire des articles nucléaires et des déchets radioactifs provenant d'installations nucléaires dans le cadre du Traité sur la non-prolifération et d'accords bilatéraux de coopération.
Articles 2 et 3 de la loi sur l'énergie nucléaire
Article 1 de l'ordonnance sur l'énergie nucléaire
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; 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
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHE/2 Switzerland 2017 Sustainable fisheries management Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements Fisheries
QR No. 18: Interdiction d’importer des poissons…
QR No. 18: Interdiction d’importer des poissons provenant de la pêche illicite, non déclarée ou non réglementée
Environment related objective
WTO Justification: Article XX(b) du GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
QR No. 18: Interdiction d’importer des poissons provenant de la pêche illicite, non déclarée ou non réglementée
Diverses espèces de poissons (voir Annexe 1 de l’ordonnance)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 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
Fish
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/3 European Union 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 – O.J. L 304, 14.11.2008.

QR No. 1: Banning of the exports of metallic mercury and certain mercury compounds and mixtures and the safe storage of metallic mercury. The prohibition does not apply to exports of compounds used for R&D, medical or analysis purposes.

Competent authorities in each Member State.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment against mercury and other substances.

Protection of human life or health, inter alia
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 – O.J. L 304, 14.11.2008.

QR No. 1: Banning of the exports of metallic mercury and certain mercury compounds and mixtures and the safe storage of metallic mercury. The prohibition does not apply to exports of compounds used for R&D, medical or analysis purposes.

Competent authorities in each Member State.
Mercury
Other
Containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds
Amalgams
Other
Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams.
Type of measure
X: Export restriction
 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
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/3 European Union 2017
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

QR No. 2: Prohibition of import of controlled substances or of products and equipment containing or relying on controlled substances, where the controlled that deplete the ozone layer.

Competent authorities in each Member State.
Environment related objective
Protection of human life or health and the environment, inter alia.

Grounds for restriction:
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, as last amended and adjusted
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

QR No. 2: Prohibition of import of controlled substances or of products and equipment containing or relying on controlled substances, where the controlled that deplete the ozone layer.

Competent authorities in each Member State.
For a detailed list of the products concerned, please refer to Annex I of Regulation
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 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
Environment
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/3 European Union 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European…
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 (OJ L 201, 27.07.2012) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2013 (OJ L26, 26.01.2013)

QR No. 3: Prohibition or restriction of export of certain hazardous chemicals.

Competent authorities in each Member State.
Environment related objective
Protection of human health or the environment, inter alia.

Grounds for restriction: Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade; and Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 (OJ L 201, 27.07.2012) as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 73/2013 (OJ L26, 26.01.2013)

QR No. 3: Prohibition or restriction of export of certain hazardous chemicals.

Competent authorities in each Member State.
(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-X: Prohibition 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
Environment
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/3 European Union 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July…
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 578/2013.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1320/2014 of 1 December 2014 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

QR No. 4: Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora

Competent authorities in each Member State.
Environment related objective
Protection of animal and plant species, inter alia.

Grounds for restriction: Implementation of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013 of 29 July 2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 578/2013.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1320/2014 of 1 December 2014 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

QR No. 4: Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora

Competent authorities in each Member State.
Please refer to Annex of
Commission Regulation (EU) No 750/2013
of 29 July 2013 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:212:0001:0092:EN:PDF) and to
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 578/2013 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R0578&from=EN)
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
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/3 European Union 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (OJ L 190, 12.7.2006, p.1) and its subsequent amendments

QR No. 6: Import/export of waste restrictions. The measures in place establish the 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. In certain specific circumstances the import/export of waste is restricted. Notably:
1) a prohibition on exports to third countries of waste intended for disposal (except to EFTA countries which are party to the Basel Convention), as well as on exports of hazardous waste intended for recovery, except those directed to countries to which OECD Decision applies (the OECD Decision concerns the control of trans-boundary movements of waste s destined for recovery operations).
2) a prohibition on imports from third countries of waste intended for disposal or recovery, except from countries to which the above OECD Decision applies, third countries which are party to the Basel Convention, countries which have concluded a bilateral agreement with the EU or MSs, or other areas during situations of crisis.

Competent authorities in each Member State
Environment related objective
Protection of human health and the environment, inter alia

Grounds for restriction: Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (the Basel Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (OJ L 190, 12.7.2006, p.1) and its subsequent amendments

QR No. 6: Import/export of waste restrictions. The measures in place establish the 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. In certain specific circumstances the import/export of waste is restricted. Notably:
1) a prohibition on exports to third countries of waste intended for disposal (except to EFTA countries which are party to the Basel Convention), as well as on exports of hazardous waste intended for recovery, except those directed to countries to which OECD Decision applies (the OECD Decision concerns the control of trans-boundary movements of waste s destined for recovery operations).
2) a prohibition on imports from third countries of waste intended for disposal or recovery, except from countries to which the above OECD Decision applies, third countries which are party to the Basel Convention, countries which have concluded a bilateral agreement with the EU or MSs, or other areas during situations of crisis.

Competent authorities in each Member State
Typologies of waste as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006
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
Environment
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/3 European Union 2017 Sustainable fisheries management Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014…
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014 establishing a list of non-cooperating third countries in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

QR No. 7: Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country (Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Guinea) as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing.
Environment related objective
Protection of animal life and of environment inter alia
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Council Implementing Decision of 24 March 2014 establishing a list of non-cooperating third countries in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

QR No. 7: Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country (Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Guinea) as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing.
Various species of fishes
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 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
Fish
Environment
Wildlife