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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Other
11. Non-automatic certificate, for the import of…
11. Non-automatic certificate, for the import of endangered Species
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the import of endangered Species pursuant to CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Non-automatic certificate, for the import of endangered Species
Any Species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
Type of measure
NAL-I: Non-automatic licensing on imports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
General environmental protection, Sustainable and…
General environmental protection, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Import licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
12. Non-automatic certificate, for primary forms…
12. Non-automatic certificate, for primary forms plastic and other articles of plastic
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the import of primary forms plastic and other articles of plastic

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Non-automatic certificate, for primary forms plastic and other articles of plastic
Sacks and bags (including cones) of polymers of ethylene; polybags of the type used in primary industries and of other plastics.
Vest type plastic bags made of less than 50 microns.
Type of measure
NAL-I: Non-automatic licensing on imports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Plastic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Mining, Chemicals
13. Non-automatic certificate, for the import of…
13. Non-automatic certificate, for the import of dangerous Chemicals and precursor chemicals
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and human health and safety by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the import of dangerous Chemicals and precursor chemicals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Non-automatic certificate, for the import of dangerous Chemicals and precursor chemicals
Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals or radioactive elements or of isotopes
Type of measure
NAL-I: Non-automatic licensing on imports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Plant protection, Sustainable agriculture…
Plant protection, Sustainable agriculture management, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Export licences Agriculture, Chemicals
27.1. Non-automatic certificates for the export…
27.1. Non-automatic certificates for the export of Pesticides
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and human health and safety by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the export of Pesticides

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
27.1. Non-automatic certificates for the export of Pesticides
Pesticides
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 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences Other
27.2. Non-automatic certificates for the export…
27.2. Non-automatic certificates for the export of various wastes
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and human health and safety by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the export of various wastes

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
27.2. Non-automatic certificates for the export of various wastes
Waste and products derived from waste ; includes garbage, refuse; sludge, construction debris and other discarded substances resulting from industrial and commercial operations or from domestic, individual and community activity.
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 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Export licences Not specified
27.3. Non-automatic certificates for the export…
27.3. Non-automatic certificates for the export of various products of concern to the environment
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and human health and safety by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the export of various products of concern to the environment

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
27.3. Non-automatic certificates for the export of various products of concern to the environment
Various products of concern to the environment
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 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Bio
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
27.4. Non-automatic certificates for the export…
27.4. Non-automatic certificates for the export of certain Species listed under Appendix to the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , (CITES) including parts and products thereof.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and biodiversity by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the export of products that may display certain characteristics which may be harmful to the environment

Includes re-export and product recall, and materials that may contain biological risk (e.g. soil) and species listed under Appendix to the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , (CITES) including parts and products thereof.

palm plants & corals and shells

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
27.4. Non-automatic certificates for the export of certain Species listed under Appendix to the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , (CITES) including parts and products thereof.
Palm plants & Corals and shells
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 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018 Plant protection Export licences Forestry, Other
28. Non - automatic certificates for the export…
28. Non - automatic certificates for the export of Live Plants and plant products
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and plant life by establishing non-automatic certificates, for the export of Live Plants and plant products

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
28. Non - automatic certificates for the export of Live Plants and plant products
Lives trees and other plants; bulbs roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage
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 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Forest
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals 34. Prohibition of the imports of Toxic Chemicals
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of various Toxic Chemicals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: the Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
34. Prohibition of the imports of Toxic Chemicals
Chemicals and Pesticides containing Organochlorine banned under the Stockholm convention

Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges.

Anti-knock preparations based on lead compounds.

Goods of Subheading note 1 Chapter 38

Various Asbestos-containing products
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/1 Seychelles 2018 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Other
39. Prohibition for the imports of waste or waste…
39. Prohibition for the imports of waste or waste product or both of any kind.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of various waste or waste products

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
39. Prohibition for the imports of waste or waste product or both of any kind.
Waste pharmaceuticals

Residual products of chemical or allied industries not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste ; sewage slugged; other waste specified in Note 6 of this same chapter.

Waste of had rubber

Waste and scrap of cast iron

Waste and scrap of alloy steel of stainless steel.

Lead waste and scrap

Zinc waste and scrap

Tin waste and scrap

Waste (other base metals; cements; articles thereof) and any other waste and waste products) under the Custom Management (Tariff Classification of Goods) Regulations
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2017 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 January 2016
Keywords
Waste