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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/6 European Union 2017
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other Import of endangered species (CITES)
Environment related objective
To perform the duty of the CITES aiming at protecting endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with the CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import of endangered species (CITES)
The import and export of endangered species listed in Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives, as well as a number of non-CITES species

The EU Regulation lays down different requirements and procedures for each of the groupings of species listed in its Annexes A, B, C and Annex D.

Species listed in Annex A: Any transaction with commercial purposes involving specimens of the species listed in this Annex is prohibited. Exemption from this prohibition can be granted on a case-by-case basis, by issuance of a special certificate by a management authority of the Member State in which the specimens are located, provided the specimens:

a. are captive-born and bred, or artificially propagated; or
b. are required, under exceptional circumstances, for the advancement of science or biomedical purposes; or
c. are intended for breeding or propagation purposes; or
d. are intended for research or education aimed at the preservation of the species.

Species listed in Annex B, i.e. most species concerned by the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations: transaction with commercial purposes involving specimens of the species listed in this Annex are possible under a number of strict conditions. Exemptions from this permit requirement can be granted on a case-by-case basis.
Species listed in Annexes C and D need also to meet a number of documentary requirements.
The EU may determine to prohibit the importation of certain specimens or species, either globally or originating from specific third countries. These suspensions are published periodically and affect imports into all EU Member States. The latest list of restrictions is laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2015/736 of 7 May 2015 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora.
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences; Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Wildlife
MEAs
State Trading G/STR/N/16/EU/ADD.1 European Union 2017 General environmental protection Internal taxes Manufacturing
State trading enterprise: Alko Oy (Alko Inc.) (…)…
State trading enterprise: Alko Oy (Alko Inc.)
(…)
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The retail prices of all domestic and imported products are determined in equal terms by adding the following mark-ups to the "back-door price" determined by the supplier:
(...) • environmental tax on retail containers, (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by imposing environmental taxes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
State trading enterprise: Alko Oy (Alko Inc.)
(…)
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The retail prices of all domestic and imported products are determined in equal terms by adding the following mark-ups to the "back-door price" determined by the supplier:
(...) • environmental tax on retail containers, (...)
Alcoholic beverages (spirituous drinks, wines and strong beer over 4.7%) retail containers
Type of measure
Environmental tax levied on retail containers added up to the retail prices of products
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
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
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
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/EU/1 European Union 2017
General environmental protection, Sustainable…
General environmental protection, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 All products/economic activities
Import, export or transit restrictions or…
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions: environmental requirements, control of organic farming products

Link: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-controls/safety-health-environment-customs-controls_en
Environment related objective
To enforce environmental requirements and control of organic farming products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions: environmental requirements, control of organic farming products

Link: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-controls/safety-health-environment-customs-controls_en
Imported, exported products and products in transit
Type of measure
Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Organic