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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/RUS/45 Russian Federation 2015
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Other
Establishment of requirements for civil defence…
Establishment of requirements for civil defence structures and means of civil defence that are mandatory for application and enforcement in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Human life and health protection, protection of property, environmental protection, prevention of actions misleading consumers.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the technical means for civil defence structures and means of civil defence
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Establishment of requirements for civil defence structures and means of civil defence that are mandatory for application and enforcement in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Human life and health protection, protection of property, environmental protection, prevention of actions misleading consumers.
The technical means for civil defence structures and means of civil defence
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures; Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 6 months after adoption
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/RUS/9 Russian Federation 2015 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Payments under environmental programmes (Sub…
Payments under environmental programmes (Sub-federal)
Environment related objective
To support environmental programmes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Payments under environmental programmes (Sub-federal)
Environmental programmes
Type of measure
Payments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2013
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/RUS/5 Russian Federation 2015 Ozone layer protection Other environmental requirements Chemicals
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN…
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 228 OF 24.03.2014 (AS AMENDED ON 20.11.2014) "ON MEASURES OF STATE REGULATION OF CONSUMPTION AND TURNOVER OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES"
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating ozone depleting substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 228 OF 24.03.2014 (AS AMENDED ON 20.11.2014) "ON MEASURES OF STATE REGULATION OF CONSUMPTION AND TURNOVER OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES"
Ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
Measure regulating consumption and turnover
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/RUS/11 Russian Federation 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements Chemicals, Other
DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC…
DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION NO. 134 OF 16.08.2012
The Decision No.134 approved the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries.
Paragraphs listed below and related to then regulations about application of restrictions became invalid:
2.3. “ Hazardous wastes”
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous wastes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION NO. 134 OF 16.08.2012
The Decision No.134 approved the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries.
Paragraphs listed below and related to then regulations about application of restrictions became invalid:
2.3. “ Hazardous wastes”
Hazardous waste s
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition; Restrictions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 19/09/2015
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/RUS/11 Russian Federation 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Other environmental requirements Other
DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC…
DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION NO. 134 OF 16.08.2012

The Decision No.134 approved the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries.

Paragraphs listed below and related to then regulations about application of restrictions became invalid:

2.7. “The types of wild fauna and flora falling under action of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora of March 3, 1973 ( CITES )”;
Environment related objective
To protect wild fauna and flora falling under action of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora of March 3, 1973 ( CITES )
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION NO. 134 OF 16.08.2012

The Decision No.134 approved the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries.

Paragraphs listed below and related to then regulations about application of restrictions became invalid:

2.7. “The types of wild fauna and flora falling under action of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora of March 3, 1973 ( CITES )”;
Wild fauna and flora
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition; Other
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 19/09/2015
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/RUS/2 Russian Federation 2015
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals, Other
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic…
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 «About measures of non-tariff regulation
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating trade in hazardous wastes and endangered species of wild fauna and flora. To comply with obligations under the Basel convention and CITES.

In regard to the licensing procedure for hazardous waste , the licensing system ensures that Russian Federation’s commitments as a party to the Basel Convention are upheld. To that effect, trans-boundary movements of hazardous waste s and other waste s is to be reduced to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient management of such waste s and to be conducted in such a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement. The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.

In regard to the licensing procedure for wild live animals and certain wild growing plants, the Resolution № 337 seeks to implement the Russian Federation’s obligations under CITES , by regulating international trade in wildlife and wildlife products, to contribute to the protection and conservation of species that are endangered , or could become endangered .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 «About measures of non-tariff regulation
Hazardous waste; types of wild fauna and flora falling under action of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora of 3 March 1973 ( CITES )
Type of measure
Export licences; Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2/REV.1 Russian Federation 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Export licences, Import licences, Import quotas,…
Export licences, Import licences, Import quotas, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Chemicals
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -…
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The Russian Federation manages its obligations for ozone depleting substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer through the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries (2012) (Annex 2.1) . The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The Russian Federation’s Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through a system of licensing and quota restrictions on ozone depleting substances
Environment related objective
To manage ozone depleting substances and products containing them and to comply with the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The Russian Federation manages its obligations for ozone depleting substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer through the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries (2012) (Annex 2.1) . The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The Russian Federation’s Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through a system of licensing and quota restrictions on ozone depleting substances
Ozone Depleting Substances
Type of measure
Import licences; Export licences; Import quotas; Transit permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2/REV.1 Russian Federation 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
PLANT PROTECTION CHEMICALS - Import of…
PLANT PROTECTION CHEMICALS - Import of unregistered plant protection mea ns samples for the registration and production tests and researches, as well as limited number of unregistered plant protection mea ns for elimination of newly detected quarantine pest hotbeds is carried out without a license by presentation of the conclusion of the Russian Federation executive authority, exercising state registration of plant protection mea ns, about the appropriateness of import with indication of plant protection mea ns names, quantity, preparation form, rate of application, concentration, packaging, factory name and country of origin (the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries (2012), Annex 2.2)
Environment related objective
Non-automatic import licensing is for the purpose of administering import restrictions maintained to protect human, animal or plant life or health.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
PLANT PROTECTION CHEMICALS - Import of unregistered plant protection mea ns samples for the registration and production tests and researches, as well as limited number of unregistered plant protection mea ns for elimination of newly detected quarantine pest hotbeds is carried out without a license by presentation of the conclusion of the Russian Federation executive authority, exercising state registration of plant protection mea ns, about the appropriateness of import with indication of plant protection mea ns names, quantity, preparation form, rate of application, concentration, packaging, factory name and country of origin (the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries (2012), Annex 2.2)
Plant protection chemicals
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2/REV.1 Russian Federation 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Not specified
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The Russian…
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The Russian Federation manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries (2012) (Annex 2.3) .
Environment related objective
To ensures that Russian Federation’s commitments as a party to the Basel Convention are upheld; To reduce the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient management of such waste s and to be conducted in such a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The Russian Federation manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries (2012) (Annex 2.3) .
Hazardous Waste
Type of measure
Import licences; Export licences; Transit permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/2/REV.1 Russian Federation 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
Federal Law № 52-FZ of 24.04.1995 "On…
Federal Law № 52-FZ of 24.04.1995 "On Wildlife "; RF Government Resolution № 337 of 04.05.2008 (as amended on 28.01.2012) "On measures to ensure fulfilment of the obligations of the Russian Federation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , CITES , on 3 March 1973, in respect of species of wild fauna and flora , endangered , except sturgeon"
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Federal Law № 52-FZ of 24.04.1995 "On Wildlife "; RF Government Resolution № 337 of 04.05.2008 (as amended on 28.01.2012) "On measures to ensure fulfilment of the obligations of the Russian Federation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , CITES , on 3 March 1973, in respect of species of wild fauna and flora , endangered , except sturgeon"
All live animals and plants listed under CITES
Type of measure
Import licences; Export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife