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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
Agriculture G/AG/N/GEO/23 Georgia 2020 General environmental protection Non-monetary support Agriculture
General services: Infrastructural services:…
General services: Infrastructural services: Environmental Protection and Agriculture Development Program
Environment related objective
To support infrastructural services for environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Infrastructural services: Environmental Protection and Agriculture Development Program
Agricultural sector
Type of measure
Infrastructural services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2019
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
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 Chemicals, Other
1. Prohibition of import of hazardous waste; …
1. Prohibition of import of hazardous waste;
Prohibition of export of hazardous wastes if:
a) the country of import is not a member of the Basel Convention or officially prohibits import of such wastes; b) There is no written consent of the competent authority of the state of import and / or transit.

Prohibition of import of non-hazardous wastes for their disposal; Restriction of import of non-hazardous wastes; Restriction of export of hazardous wastes

Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous waste and to comply with obligations under the Basel Conventions. GATT, Article XX (b);
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Prohibition of import of hazardous waste;
Prohibition of export of hazardous wastes if:
a) the country of import is not a member of the Basel Convention or officially prohibits import of such wastes; b) There is no written consent of the competent authority of the state of import and / or transit.

Prohibition of import of non-hazardous wastes for their disposal; Restriction of import of non-hazardous wastes; Restriction of export of hazardous wastes

Groups of controlled waste categories defined by the Annex I of Basel Convention, which possess characteristics prescribed by Annex III;
b) Categories of wastes requiring special consideration defined by the Annex II of Basel Convention, which possess characteristics contained in Annex III c) Wastes defined by the Annex VIII of Basel Convention, which possess characteristics contained in Annex III
d) hazardous wastes defined by the National waste list e) Wastes defined by Appendix IX to the Basel Convention if they have no hazardous qualities prescribed by Annex III to the Convention; f) Non-hazardous wastes defined in the National list of wastes.
All ICS-HS Codes have ex.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions; CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined
 ICS - HS Code
05
1518
1522
1802
23
25
2618
2619
2620
2621
28
29
3825
4004
4012
4017
4115
5003
5202
5301
5305
6309
7001
7112
7204
7602
7802
7902
8002
8101.97
8102.97
8103.30
8104.20
8105.30
8106
8107.30
8108.30
8109.30
8110.20
8111.00.190
8112
8421
8548
8908
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Export quotas, Import quotas
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
2. Prohibition of import and export, of ozone…
2. Prohibition of import and export, of ozone depleting substances (Methyl Bromide- allowed only for the purpose of quarantine and for the use before transportation). Restriction of import and export, of ozone depleting substances - Chlorodifluoromethane – hcfc-22
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting ozone depleting substances. GATT, Article XX (b); The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Prohibition of import and export, of ozone depleting substances (Methyl Bromide- allowed only for the purpose of quarantine and for the use before transportation). Restriction of import and export, of ozone depleting substances - Chlorodifluoromethane – hcfc-22
ozone depleting substances (Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons) defined by The Montreal Protocol (A, B, C and E)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions; P-X: Prohibition for exportation; GQ: Global Quota;
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
290314000
290319001
290339110
290372
290373
290374
290375
290376100
290376200
290376900
290377600
290377900
290379300
290371
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other 8. Prohibition of import of radioactive waste
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of radioactive waste. GATT, Article XX (b). The HS code is ex 2844
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Prohibition of import of radioactive waste
Radioactive waste
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
2844
Subsidy amount Implementation period

Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
9. Prohibition/Restriction of import and export…
9. Prohibition/Restriction of import and export of Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides (except Chemicals in quantities not likely to affect human health or the environment provided they are imported or exported for the purpose of research or analysis and their amount does not exceed 2kg in single shipment)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous chemicals and pesticides. GATT, Article XX (b);
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutions (POPs).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Prohibition/Restriction of import and export of Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides (except Chemicals in quantities not likely to affect human health or the environment provided they are imported or exported for the purpose of research or analysis and their amount does not exceed 2kg in single shipment)
Certain hazardous pesticides and chemical substances (regulated by the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions; CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined: NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
2524
2852
29
3808
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
15. Restriction of export and import of species…
15. Restriction of export and import of species entered into the annexes of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), its parts and derivatives as well as to introduce species from the sea
Environment related objective
To protect endangered wildlife. GATT Articles XX (b); Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Restriction of export and import of species entered into the annexes of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), its parts and derivatives as well as to introduce species from the sea
Species covered by Annexes I, II and III of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). ICS-HS Code have ex.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
0106
0208
0210
03
05
06
10
1211
1504
16
20
30
41
4202
4203
4205
43
44
90
92
9601
9508
9705
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
17. Restriction of import of Pesticides and…
17. Restriction of import of Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from some pesticides and agrochemicals that may be harmful for health and the environment. GATT Articles XX (b);
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Restriction of import of Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
2703
2833
3002
31
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Regional Trade Agreements WT/REG397/N/1; S/C/N/923 Hong Kong, China, China, Georgia 2019 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The FTA covers trade in goods and related issues,…
The FTA covers trade in goods and related issues, trade in services, investment (establishment), dispute settlement mechanism and also contains provisions to ensure effective protection of intellectual property, promote competition, and enhance protection of environment.
Environment related objective
To include provisions on trade and environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The FTA covers trade in goods and related issues, trade in services, investment (establishment), dispute settlement mechanism and also contains provisions to ensure effective protection of intellectual property, promote competition, and enhance protection of environment.
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 13 February 2019
Keywords
Environment
Regional Trade Agreements S/C/N/900 ; WT/REG391/N/1 China, Georgia 2018 General environmental protection Environmental provisions in trade agreements All products/economic activities
The Agreement establishes a free trade area for…
The Agreement establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services consistent with Article XXIV of GATT 1994 and Article V of GATS. The Agreement includes provisions on Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin, Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Technical Barriers to Trade, Trade Remedies, Trade in Services, Environment and Trade, Competition, Intellectual Property, Investment, Electronic Commerce, Transparency, Institutional Provisions, and Dispute Settlement. Parties: China and Georgia
Environment related objective
To include provisions on environmental issues
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Agreement establishes a free trade area for trade in goods and services consistent with Article XXIV of GATT 1994 and Article V of GATS. The Agreement includes provisions on Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin, Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Technical Barriers to Trade, Trade Remedies, Trade in Services, Environment and Trade, Competition, Intellectual Property, Investment, Electronic Commerce, Transparency, Institutional Provisions, and Dispute Settlement. Parties: China and Georgia
Government
Type of measure
Environmental provisions in trade agreements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into Force: 1 January 2018
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/GEO/101 Georgia 2017 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Other
Technical Regulation on "Medical Waste…
Technical Regulation on "Medical Waste Management" approved by Decree of the Government of Georgia 16 June 2017 No.294: Regulation determines requirements for safe separation, collection, storage, disposal or processing of medical waste
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through better management of medical waste
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Technical Regulation on "Medical Waste Management" approved by Decree of the Government of Georgia 16 June 2017 No.294: Regulation determines requirements for safe separation, collection, storage, disposal or processing of medical waste
Waste
Type of measure
Technical regulation adopted for urgent problems
 ICS - HS Code
13.030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
42902
Keywords
Waste