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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/JPN/2; G/MA/QR/N/JPN/2/REV.1 Japan 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (24 Jun…
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (24 Jun 2009); Export Trade Control Order (30 Jul 2014)

Non-automatic licence (QRNo. 7) for exports of Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Rotterdam Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in international trade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (24 Jun 2009); Export Trade Control Order (30 Jul 2014)

Non-automatic licence (QRNo. 7) for exports of Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides
Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
29
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 January 2015
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/2; G/MA/QR/N/JPN/2/REV.1 Japan 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (24 Jun…
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (24 Jun 2009); Export Trade Control Order (30 Jul 2012)

Non-automatic licence (QRNo. 8) for exports of endangered species of wild fauna and flora
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (24 Jun 2009); Export Trade Control Order (30 Jul 2012)

Non-automatic licence (QRNo. 8) for exports of endangered species of wild fauna and flora
Endangered species of wild fauna and flora
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): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 January 2015
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/2; G/MA/QR/N/JPN/2/REV.1 Japan 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Other
Wildlife Protection and Appropriate Hunting Law …
Wildlife Protection and Appropriate Hunting Law (14 Dec 2011)

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 10) of wildlife (birds and mammals (including their processed goods) and eggs of birds).
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Wildlife Protection and Appropriate Hunting Law (14 Dec 2011)

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 10) of wildlife (birds and mammals (including their processed goods) and eggs of birds).
Birds and mammals (including their processed goods) and eggs of birds
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): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 January 2015
Keywords
Wildlife
Government Procurement GPA/37/ADD.12 Japan 2015 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement All products/economic activities
BASIC POLICY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PROCUREMENT…
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 cabinet decision in February 2001 (partially revised in February 2014) 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 2015, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 3 items and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 47 items were adopted by the cabinet decision.
Environment related objective
To promote the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
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 cabinet decision in February 2001 (partially revised in February 2014) 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 2015, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 3 items and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 47 items were 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 on 1 April 2015
Keywords
Eco
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/463 Japan 2014 Biodiversity and ecosystem Technical regulation or specifications Not specified
Proposed amendment to the Quality Labelling…
Proposed amendment to the Quality Labelling Standard for Genetically Modified Foods
Environment related objective
To regulate Quality Labelling Standard for Genetically Modified Foods
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposed amendment to the Quality Labelling Standard for Genetically Modified Foods
Soya beans
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.160.30
8501
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be announced in the Official Government Gazette
Keywords
Genetic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/466 Japan 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Revision to Enforcement Ordinance and Regulation…
Revision to Enforcement Ordinance and Regulation for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy, and development of Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Environment related objective
To promote the rationalization of overall energy consumption in Japan through popularization of building materials with high insulating performance
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revision to Enforcement Ordinance and Regulation for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy, and development of Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Sash, frames and glazing
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
7610.10
3925.20
7008.00
7008
761010
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force around the end of November of 2014
Keywords
Energy
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/471 Japan 2014
Sustainable forestry management, Climate change…
Sustainable forestry management, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Not specified Forestry Outline of Wood Use Points Program
Environment related objective
To contribute to proper management and conservation of forest, prevention of global warming and promotion of a recycling -oriented society, as well as to serve for the development of rural areas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Outline of Wood Use Points Program
Wood, wood products, wooden furniture and wood burning and pellet stove
Type of measure
Not specified
 ICS - HS Code
44
73
94
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2013
Keywords
Conservation
Forest
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/472 Japan 2014
Sustainable forestry management, Sustainable…
Sustainable forestry management, Sustainable fisheries management
 Technical regulation or specifications Forestry
Draft Amendment of the Official Standards for…
Draft Amendment of the Official Standards for Ordinary Fertilizers
Environment related objective
To maintain the promotion of agricultural productivity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Amendment of the Official Standards for Ordinary Fertilizers
Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing two or three of the fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilizers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3105
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Fish
Forest
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/JPN/475 Japan 2014
Energy conservation and efficiency, Climate…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Revision to Notification of the Ministry of…
Revision to Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy
Environment related objective
To promote rationalization of overall energy consumption in Japan through popularization of machineries and equipments with high energy consumption efficiency, in order to cope with the recent increase of energy consumption in transport sector, global warming problem and so forth
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revision to Notification of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for the Act on the Rational Use of Energy
Commercial vehicles with gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons or less, that are fueled with gasoline or diesel oil
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force around summer of 2015
Keywords
Energy
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/JPN/335 Japan 2014 Other environmental risks mitigation Other environmental requirements Not specified
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living…
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act: To designate Macaca cyclopis×M. fuscata, M. mulatta×M. fuscata, Canada goose, Morone saxatilis×M. chrysops, Large-flower primrose-willow and any species of the genus Spartina as Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
Environment related objective
To protect plant and animal health by designating certain species under the Invasive Alien Species Act
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to the List of Regulated Living Organisms under the Invasive Alien Species Act: To designate Macaca cyclopis×M. fuscata, M. mulatta×M. fuscata, Canada goose, Morone saxatilis×M. chrysops, Large-flower primrose-willow and any species of the genus Spartina as Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
Macaca cyclopis×M. fuscata, M. mulatta×M. fuscata, Canada goose (Branta Canadensis), Morone saxatilis×M. chrysops, Large-flower primrose-willow (Ludwigia grandiflora) and any species of the genus Spartina
Type of measure
Other
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 1 June 2014
Keywords
Wildlife