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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/3 Japan 2016 Sustainable fisheries management Import quotas Fisheries
Cross-reference to Agreement on Import Licensing…
Cross-reference to Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (G/LIC/N/3/JPN/14)

1.1. Import Quota on Marine Products
Environment related objective
To conserve exhaustible natural resources

WTO Justification: Article XI2(c)(i), Article XX(g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Cross-reference to Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (G/LIC/N/3/JPN/14)

1.1. Import Quota on Marine Products
Herring, Cod, Yellow tail, Mackerel, Sardine, Horsemackerel;
Saury, roes of Cod and Niboshi (small boiled and dried fish for seasoning), live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine;
Scallops, adductors of shell-fish, cuttle-fish and squid (excluding "Mongo ika") ; and
Edible seaweeds and its food preparations
Type of measure
GQ: Global quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2016
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Government Procurement GPA/37/ADD.13 Japan 2016 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement All products/economic activities
The Revision of BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF…
The Revision of BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES" UNDER THE "LAW CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES

The original "Basic Policy for the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by the cabinet decision in February 2001 (partially revised in February 2015) based on the "Law Concerning the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" which went into effect in January 2001. In February 2016, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 46 items was adopted by the cabinet decision
Environment related objective
To promote the procurement of eco-friendly goods and services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Revision of BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES" UNDER THE "LAW CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES

The original "Basic Policy for the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by the cabinet decision in February 2001 (partially revised in February 2015) based on the "Law Concerning the Promotion of the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities" which went into effect in January 2001. In February 2016, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 46 items was adopted by the cabinet decision
Eco-Friendly Goods and Services
Type of measure
Public procurement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 1 April 2016
Keywords
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/479 Japan 2015
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Partial Amendment of "Safety Regulation for…
Partial Amendment of "Safety Regulation for Road Transport Vehicle (Ordinance of the Ministry of Transport, No.67 of 1952)" to strengthen the emission regulation for diesel heavy-duty vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles

MLIT will partially amend the "Safety Regulation for Road Transport Vehicle" in order to strengthen the emission regulation for diesel heavy-duty vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by taking necessary measures to reduce emission gas from diesel heavy-duty vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Partial Amendment of "Safety Regulation for Road Transport Vehicle (Ordinance of the Ministry of Transport, No.67 of 1952)" to strengthen the emission regulation for diesel heavy-duty vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles

MLIT will partially amend the "Safety Regulation for Road Transport Vehicle" in order to strengthen the emission regulation for diesel heavy-duty vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles.
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
8704
8705
8711
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in late May 2015
Keywords
Emissions
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/489 Japan 2015 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
The Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic…
The Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Plants will be revised as follows:

1) In order to add sprouts as scope of the standard, to prescribe "including productivity derived from their seeds, in case of sprouts production" in principles of production of organic plants.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by reflecting current practice, etc. in the production of organic agricultural products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Japanese Agricultural Standards for Organic Plants will be revised as follows:

1) In order to add sprouts as scope of the standard, to prescribe "including productivity derived from their seeds, in case of sprouts production" in principles of production of organic plants.
Organic plants
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/491 Japan 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of…
Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of Mercury bans the manufacture of "specified mercury-added products" and also requires the government to take measures such as permitting the manufacture of mercury-added products for the uses allowed under the Minamata Convention on Mercury as well as restricting the use of "specified mercury-added products" as components of other products.
Environment related objective
To provent environmental pollution by mercury, and to protect the human health and the environment from mercury
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of Mercury bans the manufacture of "specified mercury-added products" and also requires the government to take measures such as permitting the manufacture of mercury-added products for the uses allowed under the Minamata Convention on Mercury as well as restricting the use of "specified mercury-added products" as components of other products.
Specified mercury-added products
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in January 2018 or December 2020, depending on products
Keywords
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/492 Japan 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of…
Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of Mercury restricts the manufacture and distribution in commerce of "mercury-added products for new use", unless an assessment of the risks and benefits of the product demonstrates environmental or human health benefits. Businesses intending to be engaged in the manufacture or distribution in commerce of "mercury-added products for new use" are required to carry out a self-assessment of use of their "mercury-added products for new use" and notify its result to the competent minister.

To ensure the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, to further promote the prevention of environmental pollution by mercury, and to protect the human health and the environment from mercury.
Environment related objective
To provent environmental pollution by mercury, and to protect the human health and the environment from mercury
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act on Preventing Environmental Pollution of Mercury restricts the manufacture and distribution in commerce of "mercury-added products for new use", unless an assessment of the risks and benefits of the product demonstrates environmental or human health benefits. Businesses intending to be engaged in the manufacture or distribution in commerce of "mercury-added products for new use" are required to carry out a self-assessment of use of their "mercury-added products for new use" and notify its result to the competent minister.

To ensure the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, to further promote the prevention of environmental pollution by mercury, and to protect the human health and the environment from mercury.
Mercury-added products for new use
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on the date of the entry into force of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Keywords
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/506 Japan 2015 Other environmental risks mitigation Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
Revision of the "Order for Enforcement of…
Revision of the "Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc." with the purpose of preventing environmental pollution
Environment related objective
To prevent environmental pollution by "polychlorinated naphthalenes containing two chlorine atoms" and "pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters", which are potentially hazardous substances because of their non- biodegradability , high degree of bioaccumulation potential, and chronic toxicity , and therefore designated as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under the Act.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revision of the "Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc." with the purpose of preventing environmental pollution
Chemical substances
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in April 2016 for the chemical substances, October 2016 for the products
Keywords
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/509 Japan 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Revision to Enforcement regulation and…
Revision to Enforcement regulation and Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy.

As the revision of the standards for judgement under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy , the scope, the measurement for energy consumption efficiency and labelling requirementand so on will be revised.
Environment related objective
To promote rationalization of overall energy consumption in Japan through prevalence of machinery and equipment with high energy consumption efficiency, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy consumption in commercial/residential sector, global warning problem and so on. Protection of the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revision to Enforcement regulation and Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy.

As the revision of the standards for judgement under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy , the scope, the measurement for energy consumption efficiency and labelling requirementand so on will be revised.
Electric refrigerators; Electric freezers
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force in March 2016, the target fiscal year for meeting the standard: (Electric refrigerators) FY2021, (Electric freezers) FY2021, Labelling requirement: after a certain period of grace
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/JPN/419 Japan 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Other environmental requirements Agriculture
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living…
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act.

To designate any species of genus Latrodectus as Invasive Alien Species (IAS) .
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by designating any species of genus Latrodectus as Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act.

To designate any species of genus Latrodectus as Invasive Alien Species (IAS) .
Any species of the genus Latrodectus
Type of measure
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 October 2015
Keywords
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/JPN Japan 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory…
Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries
Environment related objective
To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and ivory industries for the losses they have suffered from due to the trade ban by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries
Non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for the bekko and ivory industries; and SMEs in this sector
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
4/2013– 3/2014
Duration of the subsidy: April 1991 - March 2017
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife