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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export quotas Chemicals, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Other
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction…
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction of hazardous chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of hazardous chemicals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Rotterdam Convention; the Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction of hazardous chemicals
(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: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
GQ-X: Global Quota on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and…
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the environment by prohibiting/restricting or putting in place non-automatic licensing mechanisms for the importation and exportation of certain species pursuant to CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Various species
(For a detailed list of species , please refer to the Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) No 2017/160 of 20 January 2017)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
6. Import and export restrictions of waste :…
6. Import and export restrictions of waste : 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.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the importation of various hazardous wastes and their disposals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Basel Convention; the Basel Ban (OECD Decision)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import and export restrictions of waste : 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.
Various Substances (For a detailed list of please refer to Annexes III, IV and V of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
7. Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels…
7. Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and conserve natural resources by prohibiting the import of fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Import prohibition on fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing
Fishery products from various species
(Any products which fall under Chapter 03 and Tariff headings 1604 and 1605 of the EU Combined Nomenclature, with the exception of the products listed in Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Import licences, Export licences Fisheries
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin…
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and conserve natural resources by prohibiting the import of fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus
For a detailed description of the products concerned, please refer to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 640/2010
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21/09/2018
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Natural resources
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1 European Union: Bulgaria 2018
General environmental protection, Environmental…
General environmental protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban…
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Agriculture, Other
Bulgaria: Certain goods are subject to special…
Bulgaria:
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 species 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 like sanitary or phytosanitary measures, environment protection requirement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bulgaria:
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 species 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
Environment
Wildlife
Endangered
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1 European Union: France 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban…
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
France: Code de l’environnement (Environmental…
France:
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
France:
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
Wildlife
Pollution
Ozone
Waste
MEAs
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1 European Union: Hungary 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban…
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
Hungary: Act No 32 of 2003 on The Convention on…
Hungary:
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
Hungary:
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 fauna and flaura
Type of measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Endangered
MEAs
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1 European Union: Hungary 2018
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation…
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban…
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
Hungary: Decree of Government 14/2015 on the…
Hungary:
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
Hungary:
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
Ozone
Emissions
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1/ADD.1 European Union: Netherlands 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban…
Technical regulation or specifications, Ban/Prohibition, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Agriculture, Other
Netherlands: Certain goods are subject to…
Netherlands:
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 species of wild flora and fauna, arms, dual-use items and technologies.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment with environment protection requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Netherlands:
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 species 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
Environment
Wildlife
Endangered