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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/EU/449 European Union 2020
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or…
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture, Other
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1772…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1772 of 26 November 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2469 laying down administrative and scientific requirements for applications referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (Text with EEA relevance).
The measure concerns an amendment of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2469 to take into account the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by increasing the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1772 of 26 November 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2469 laying down administrative and scientific requirements for applications referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (Text with EEA relevance).
The measure concerns an amendment of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2469 to take into account the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
Novel foods
Type of measure
Administrative and scientific requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: On the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. However, it shall apply from 27 March 2021 and to applications submitted to the Commission from that date.
Keywords
Sustainable
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/EU/450 European Union 2020
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or…
Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture, Other
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1824…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1824 of 2 December 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 laying down administrative and scientific requirements concerning traditional foods from third countries in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (Text with EEA relevance).
The measure concerns an amendment of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 to take into account the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by increasing the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1824 of 2 December 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 laying down administrative and scientific requirements concerning traditional foods from third countries in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (Text with EEA relevance).
The measure concerns an amendment of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 to take into account the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
Novel foods
Type of measure
Administrative and scientific requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: On the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. However, it shall apply from 27 March 2021 and to applications submitted to the Commission from that date.
Keywords
Sustainable
Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG402/N/1; S/C/N/1003 European Union, Singapore 2020 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The EU–Singapore Free Trade Agreement establishes…
The EU–Singapore Free Trade Agreement 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 such as on Government Procurement, Investment Liberalisation, Intellectual Property, Competition Policy, Subsidies, State-Owned Enterprises, Regulatory Cooperation, Trade and Sustainable Development, Cooperation in the field of Agriculture, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on trade and sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The EU–Singapore Free Trade Agreement 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 such as on Government Procurement, Investment Liberalisation, Intellectual Property, Competition Policy, Subsidies, State-Owned Enterprises, Regulatory Cooperation, Trade and Sustainable Development, Cooperation in the field of Agriculture, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism.
Government
Type of measure
Environment provisions in trade agreements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 21 November 2019
Keywords
Sustainable
Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG406/N/1; S/C/N/1016 European Union, Viet Nam 2020 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The EU–Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement establishes…
The EU–Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement 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, inter alia, (...) Trade and Sustainable Development, Cooperation and Capacity Building, and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on trade and sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The EU–Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement 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, inter alia, (...) Trade and Sustainable Development, Cooperation and Capacity Building, and a Dispute Settlement Mechanism.
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 August 2020
Keywords
Sustainable
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/1006 European Union 2020
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Other environmental requirements, Regulation…
Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit, Other price and market based measures, Other measures
 Energy, Services
Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European…
Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for and amending Directive 2012/27/EU. In particular, this Directive will:
• allow electricity to move freely throughout the EU energy market through cross-border trade, more competition and better regional cooperation;
• enable more flexibility to accommodate an increasing share of renewable energy in the electricity grid;
• foster more market-based investments in the sector, while decarbonising the EU energy system;
• introduce a new emissions limit of 550 g CO2/kWh for power plants eligible to receive subsidies.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by creating rules incentivising cross-border electricity trade, accommodating increasing shares of renewable energy and decarbonizing the EU energy system, and introducing new emission limits.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for and amending Directive 2012/27/EU. In particular, this Directive will:
• allow electricity to move freely throughout the EU energy market through cross-border trade, more competition and better regional cooperation;
• enable more flexibility to accommodate an increasing share of renewable energy in the electricity grid;
• foster more market-based investments in the sector, while decarbonising the EU energy system;
• introduce a new emissions limit of 550 g CO2/kWh for power plants eligible to receive subsidies.
Electricity
Type of measure
Common rules for EU internal electricity market
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 4 July 2019
Keywords
Emissions
Energy
Renewable
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/1007 European Union 2020 Alternative and renewable energy
Other price and market based measures, Other…
Other price and market based measures, Other measures
 Energy, Services
Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European…
Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (Text with EEA relevance.)
The Electricity Regulation defines general market principles that underpin the important role of renewable energies and storage and establishes non-discriminatory market rules. It includes new rules on balancing markets that allow renewable energies and demand response to be more competitive, while allowing system operators a share of long-term procurement to ensure system stability.

Market rules on day-ahead, intraday and forward markets will contribute to increased flexibility and cross-border trade closer to real time, which facilitates the market participation of renewables. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by defining market rules that promote the role and use of renewable energies.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (Text with EEA relevance.)
The Electricity Regulation defines general market principles that underpin the important role of renewable energies and storage and establishes non-discriminatory market rules. It includes new rules on balancing markets that allow renewable energies and demand response to be more competitive, while allowing system operators a share of long-term procurement to ensure system stability.

Market rules on day-ahead, intraday and forward markets will contribute to increased flexibility and cross-border trade closer to real time, which facilitates the market participation of renewables. (...)
Electricity
Type of measure
Rules for the EU internal market for electricity
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 4 July 2019
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1/REV.1 European Union: Bulgaria 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
Ban/Prohibition, Intellectual property measures,…
Ban/Prohibition, Intellectual property measures, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit, Technical regulation or specifications
 Agriculture, Other
Certain goods are subject to special control or…
Certain goods are subject to special control or restrictions like sanitary or phytosanitary measures, environment protection requirements, IP protection, etc. Such products include: animals and plants, foods, medicines, narcotic substances and their precursors, endangered spices of wild flora and fauna, arms, dual-use items and technologies.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by placing certain goods are subject to special control or restrictions with environment protection requirement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Certain goods are subject to special control or restrictions like sanitary or phytosanitary measures, environment protection requirements, IP protection, etc. Such products include: animals and plants, foods, medicines, narcotic substances and their precursors, endangered spices of wild flora and fauna, arms, dual-use items and technologies.
Animals and plants, foods, medicines, narcotic substances and their precursors, endangered spices of wild flora and fauna, arms, dual-use items and technologies
Type of measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Environment
Wildlife
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1/REV.1 European Union: France 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements…
Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
Code de l’environnement (Environmental Code for…
Code de l’environnement (Environmental Code for CITES certificate, persistent organic pollutants, ozone depleting substances and waste)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating CITES certificates, persistent organic pollutants, ozone depleting substances and waste.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Code de l’environnement (Environmental Code for CITES certificate, persistent organic pollutants, ozone depleting substances and waste)
CITES certificate, persistent organic pollutants, ozone depleting substances and waste
Type of measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Organic
Ozone
Pollution
Waste
Wildlife
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1/REV.1 European Union: Hungary 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements…
Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit, Technical regulation or specifications
 Other
Act No 32 of 2003 on The Convention on the…
Act No 32 of 2003 on The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, adopted on 3 March 1973, in Washington. Decree of Government 292/2008 (XII. 10.) on certain rules for the implementation of international and European Community acts regulating the international trade in endangered wild fauna and flora species. Act No 55 of 1996 on Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Management and Hunting.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the international trade in endangered wild fauna and flora species (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act No 32 of 2003 on The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, adopted on 3 March 1973, in Washington. Decree of Government 292/2008 (XII. 10.) on certain rules for the implementation of international and European Community acts regulating the international trade in endangered wild fauna and flora species. Act No 55 of 1996 on Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Management and Hunting.
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Type of measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1/REV.1 European Union: Hungary 2020
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or…
Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or transit, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
Decree of Government 14/2015 on the conditions…
Decree of Government 14/2015 on the conditions for carrying out activities related to fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health & safety with restrictions and prohibitions on fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decree of Government 14/2015 on the conditions for carrying out activities related to fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances.
Fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Emissions
Green
Ozone