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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/SGP/4 Singapore 2019
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation…
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management Act and…
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999.
43. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Environment related objective
To protect environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act and its Regulations, 1999.
43. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Certain ozone-depleting substances (including chlorofluorocarbons)
Type of measure
NAL. Non-automatic license; NAL-X. Non automatic license on exports.
 ICS - HS Code
2020160223.
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/4 Singapore 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
Radiation Protection Act, 2007. 44. Protection of…
Radiation Protection Act, 2007.
44. Protection of environment from pollution by radioactive material as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources.
Environment related objective
To protect environment from pollution by radioactive material as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Radiation Protection Act, 2007.
44. Protection of environment from pollution by radioactive material as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources.
Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
Type of measure
NAL. Non-automatic license; NAL-X. Non automatic license on exports.
 ICS - HS Code
2020160223.
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/4 Singapore 2019
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation…
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone…
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations, 2002.
45. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Environment related objective
To protect environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations, 2002.
45. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Halons
Type of measure
P-X. Export Prohibition.
 ICS - HS Code
2903.76
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/4 Singapore 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other
Environmental Protection and Management Act. 46…
Environmental Protection and Management Act.
46. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Rotterdam Convention and Stockholm Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Rotterdam Convention and Stockholm Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act.
46. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT; Rotterdam Convention and Stockholm Convention.
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCN) and short-chained chlorinated paraffins (SCCP)
Type of measure
P. Prohibition; P-X. Export Prohibition.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/4 Singapore 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other
Environmental Protection and Management Act. 47…
Environmental Protection and Management Act.
47. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Rotterdam Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Rotterdam Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act.
47. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Rotterdam Convention.
Trichlorfon
Type of measure
NAL. Non-automatic license; NAL-X. Non automatic license on exports.
 ICS - HS Code
38089199
29319090
38089191
38089193
38089990
38220090
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/4 Singapore 2019
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation…
Ozone layer protection, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Other
Environmental Protection and Management Act. 49…
Environmental Protection and Management Act.
49. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Montreal Protocol.
Environment related objective
To protect environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Montreal Protocol.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Protection and Management Act.
49. Protection of environment as under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Montreal Protocol.
Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs)
Type of measure
NAL. Non-automatic license; NAL-X. Non automatic license on exports.
 ICS - HS Code
29033990
38247800
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Ozone
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/SGP/6 Singapore 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
The National Environment Agency (NEA) will be…
The National Environment Agency (NEA) will be controlling 11 new chemicals as Hazardous Substance (HS), under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, in accordance with Singapore’s obligations to the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention. The 11 new chemicals are as follows (...).
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The National Environment Agency (NEA) will be controlling 11 new chemicals as Hazardous Substance (HS), under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and EPM (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, in accordance with Singapore’s obligations to the Stockholm Convention and Rotterdam Convention. The 11 new chemicals are as follows (...).
Certain chemical products
Type of measure
Import and product license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 12 February 2020
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/42 Singapore 2018
Ozone layer protection, Chemical, toxic and…
Ozone layer protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
NEA is proposing to control 18 types of…
NEA is proposing to control 18 types of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Second Schedule of the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) . Under the proposed control, companies importing or exporting the listed HFCs, whether in pure or mixture forms, are required to obtain a Hazardous Substances (HS) licence from NEA ( Pollution Control Department) . Licence holders are required to comply with the stipulated licensing conditions.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health/safty by proposing to control 18 types of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Second Schedule of the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
NEA is proposing to control 18 types of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Second Schedule of the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) . Under the proposed control, companies importing or exporting the listed HFCs, whether in pure or mixture forms, are required to obtain a Hazardous Substances (HS) licence from NEA ( Pollution Control Department) . Licence holders are required to comply with the stipulated licensing conditions.
Various types of Hydrofluorocarbons
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
71.080
290339
382478
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 January 2019
Keywords
Ozone
Hazardous
Pollution
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/43 Singapore 2018 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
This standard establishes that the minimum water…
This standard establishes that the minimum water efficiency level ratings of water fittings (taps and mixers, dual-flush LCFCs, urinal flush valves and waterless urinals) will be raised from 1 tick to 2 ticks for sale and supply in Singapore. Only water fittings with a water efficiency rating of 2 or 3 ticks will be allowed for sale and supply in Singapore
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment by establishing the minimum water efficiency level ratings of water fittings
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This standard establishes that the minimum water efficiency level ratings of water fittings (taps and mixers, dual-flush LCFCs, urinal flush valves and waterless urinals) will be raised from 1 tick to 2 ticks for sale and supply in Singapore. Only water fittings with a water efficiency rating of 2 or 3 ticks will be allowed for sale and supply in Singapore
Taps and mixers; Dual-flush low capacity flushing cisterns; Urinal flush valves; Waterless urinals
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
91.140.70
392290
691010
691090
732490
848180
848190
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 April 2019
Keywords
Conservation
Labelling
Water
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/SGP/44 Singapore 2018 Energy conservation and efficiency Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The existing Energy Conservation (Prescribed…
The existing Energy Conservation (Prescribed Regulated Goods) Order 2017 and the Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations 2017 will be amended to:
i. Raise MEPS for non-directional incandescent lamps (...)
ii. Introduce MELS for lamp types (...), and
iii. Introduce MEPS for fluorescent lamp ballasts (...)
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment by determining minimum energy efficiency for various types of lamps
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The existing Energy Conservation (Prescribed Regulated Goods) Order 2017 and the Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations 2017 will be amended to:
i. Raise MEPS for non-directional incandescent lamps (...)
ii. Introduce MELS for lamp types (...), and
iii. Introduce MEPS for fluorescent lamp ballasts (...)
Various types of lamps
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
29.140.01
29.140.10
850410
853921
853922
853929
853931
853939
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: 1 August 2019
Keywords
Energy