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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/1 Japan 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals Act No. 166 of 1957; Act No. 167 of 1957
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through managing nuclear source materials, nuclear fuel materials, Waste and radioactive isotopes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act No. 166 of 1957; Act No. 167 of 1957
Nuclear source materials and nuclear fuel materials; Waste; Radioactive isotopes
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/1 Japan 2014
Animal protection, Plant protection, MEAs…
Animal protection, Plant protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other Act No. 75 of 1992; Cabinet Order No. 17 of 1993
Environment related objective
To protect the endangered species of wild fauna and flora and to implement obligations under CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act No. 75 of 1992; Cabinet Order No. 17 of 1993
Products of the endangered species of wild flora and fauna
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Government Procurement GPA/37/ADD.11 Japan 2014 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 2013) 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 2014, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 1 item and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 35 items were adopted by 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 2013) 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 2014, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 1 item and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 35 items were adopted by 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 2014
Keywords
Eco
Government Procurement GPA/99/ADD.4 Japan 2014
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Public procurement Not specified
BASIC POLICY CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF…
BASIC POLICY CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF CONTRACTS CONSIDERING REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND OTHERS BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES" UNDER THE "LAW CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF CONTRACTS CONSIDERING REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND OTHERS BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES

The original "Basic Policy concerning the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by cabinet decision in December 2007, based on the "Law concerning the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities" which went into effect in November 2007. In February 2014, the revision of the Basic Policy for the basic matters related to contracts for energy conservation improvement projects was adopted by cabinet decision.
Environment related objective
To promote the Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BASIC POLICY CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF CONTRACTS CONSIDERING REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND OTHERS BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES" UNDER THE "LAW CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF CONTRACTS CONSIDERING REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND OTHERS BY THE STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES

The original "Basic Policy concerning the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities" (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Policy") was adopted by cabinet decision in December 2007, based on the "Law concerning the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities" which went into effect in November 2007. In February 2014, the revision of the Basic Policy for the basic matters related to contracts for energy conservation improvement projects was adopted by cabinet decision.
Not specified
Type of measure
Public procurement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 1 April 2015
Keywords
Climate
Government Procurement GPA/WPS/EXCS/3 Japan 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Public procurement Chemicals
List of country-specific exclusions and other…
List of country-specific exclusions and other exclusions or restrictions in their Annexes to the Committee on Government Procurement.
Procurement for safety-related activities aiming at utilization and management of radioactive materials and responding to emergencies of nuclear installation is not covered.
Environment related objective
To ensure the safety of activities in relation to the utilization and management of radioactive materials
Measure description Coverage of the measure
List of country-specific exclusions and other exclusions or restrictions in their Annexes to the Committee on Government Procurement.
Procurement for safety-related activities aiming at utilization and management of radioactive materials and responding to emergencies of nuclear installation is not covered.
Radioactive materials
Type of measure
Exclusion from coverage
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Government Procurement GPA/WPS/EXCS/3/REV.1 Japan 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Public procurement Chemicals
Revised list of country-specific exclusions and…
Revised list of country-specific exclusions and other exclusions or restrictions in their Annexes to the Committee on Government Procurement.
Procurement for safety-related activities aiming at utilization and management of radioactive materials and responding to emergencies of nuclear installation is not covered.
Environment related objective
To ensure the safety of activities in relation to the utilization and management of radioactive materials
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Revised list of country-specific exclusions and other exclusions or restrictions in their Annexes to the Committee on Government Procurement.
Procurement for safety-related activities aiming at utilization and management of radioactive materials and responding to emergencies of nuclear installation is not covered.
Radioactive materials
Type of measure
Exclusion from coverage
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/253/JPN/SUPPL.1 Japan 2014 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
Environment related objective
To contribute to advance equipments and modernize management of fisheries and related sectors
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
Financial organizations including fisheries cooperatives which support fisheries and related sectors
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
April 2011 - March 2012
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided based on a fiscal year.
Keywords
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/253/JPN/SUPPL.1 Japan 2014 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources
Environment related objective
To implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources
Non-governmental organizations that implement programmes on sustainable management of fishery resources, promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, and conservation of coastal environment for stable supply of food
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
April 2011 - March 2012
Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Agriculture G/AG/N/JPN/191 Japan 2014
General environmental protection, Sustainable…
General environmental protection, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Payments for conversion…
Environmental programmes: Payments for conversion from rice production
Environment related objective
To ensure that rice production has good impact on the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Payments for conversion from rice production
The maintaining of paddy fields in environmentally good condition through growing any plants other than rice or other appropriate managements
Type of measure
Environmental programmes
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal year 2010
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/JPN/191 Japan 2014
General environmental protection, Sustainable…
General environmental protection, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Support programme for…
Environmental programmes: Support programme for reduction of environmental burden due to dairy farming
Environment related objective
To support the dairy farmers who practice appropriate management to tackle environmental problems
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Support programme for reduction of environmental burden due to dairy farming
Dairy farmers who practice appropriate management to tackle environmental problems
Type of measure
Environmental programmes
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal year 2010
Keywords
Environment