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Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/THA/264 Thailand 2019
Animal protection, Plant protection,…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Other
In order to ensure the high level of protection…
In order to ensure the high level of protection of human health and consumer's concerns while providing fair marketing, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is proposing the draft notification on Genetically Modified Foods. This notification sets the control measures for food containing or consisting of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) or produced from GMOs including plants, animals and microorganisms (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating genetically modified organisms.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
In order to ensure the high level of protection of human health and consumer's concerns while providing fair marketing, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is proposing the draft notification on Genetically Modified Foods. This notification sets the control measures for food containing or consisting of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) or produced from GMOs including plants, animals and microorganisms (...)
Food in general
Type of measure
Technical requirements or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 90 days after being notified in the Official Gazette.
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Genetic
Labelling
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/THA/275 Thailand 2019
Animal protection, Plant protection,…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture, Other
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is proposing…
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is proposing to revise the MOPH Notification concerning "The Labelling of Genetically Modified Foods (GMFs)" (…)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by imposing labelling requirements for genetically modified organisms.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is proposing to revise the MOPH Notification concerning "The Labelling of Genetically Modified Foods (GMFs)" (…)
Pre-packaged foods
Type of measure
Technical requirements or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.040
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 180 days after being notified in the Official Gazette.
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Genetic
Labelling
General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/977 Thailand 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Regulation affecting movement or transit Services, Chemicals, Other
Hazardous Substance Act, No. 4, B.E. 2562 (2019) …
Hazardous Substance Act, No. 4, B.E. 2562 (2019)
• A person making a transit of a hazardous substance shall notify the competent official before each transit and after receiving the notification, the competent official shall issue a transit license as an evidence of notification.
• A transit license received from the notification shall be valid according to a period specified in such transit license but shall not exceed forty-five days since its issuance date.
• A transit operator shall be a juridical person that operates the hazardous substance import and export business that is registered in Thailand.
• A hazardous substance requested for transit shall be brought out of the Kingdom within five days after release from the Customs House where the hazardous substance has entered the Kingdom.
• "Transit" Notification, applying for permission and issuance of a transit license shall be in accordance with rules, procedures and conditions set forth by the competent office with recommendation of the Committee, which is published in the Government Gazette, and which shall at least have a prescription requiring an insurance to be made for any expenses that may occur from a destruction or treatment of a hazardous substance.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the transit of hazardous substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Substance Act, No. 4, B.E. 2562 (2019)
• A person making a transit of a hazardous substance shall notify the competent official before each transit and after receiving the notification, the competent official shall issue a transit license as an evidence of notification.
• A transit license received from the notification shall be valid according to a period specified in such transit license but shall not exceed forty-five days since its issuance date.
• A transit operator shall be a juridical person that operates the hazardous substance import and export business that is registered in Thailand.
• A hazardous substance requested for transit shall be brought out of the Kingdom within five days after release from the Customs House where the hazardous substance has entered the Kingdom.
• "Transit" Notification, applying for permission and issuance of a transit license shall be in accordance with rules, procedures and conditions set forth by the competent office with recommendation of the Committee, which is published in the Government Gazette, and which shall at least have a prescription requiring an insurance to be made for any expenses that may occur from a destruction or treatment of a hazardous substance.
Movement of hazardous substances.
Type of measure
Regulations affecting movement or transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 30 April 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/THA/512 Thailand 2018 Air pollution reduction
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)…
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to enforce TIS 2915 – 25XX Safety Requirements for Motorcycle: Emission from Engine Level 7 as a mandatory standard.

This standard applies only on the motorcycles powered by internal-combustion engines (Category L3, L4 and L5) . It covers the safety requirements relating the levels of gaseous pollutants which emitted from motorcycles (i.e. carbon monoxide, oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon ) and durability of pollution control devices.

It also prescribes requirements, marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity and testing.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and of human health/safty by proposing new motorcycle emission standards
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to enforce TIS 2915 – 25XX Safety Requirements for Motorcycle: Emission from Engine Level 7 as a mandatory standard.

This standard applies only on the motorcycles powered by internal-combustion engines (Category L3, L4 and L5) . It covers the safety requirements relating the levels of gaseous pollutants which emitted from motorcycles (i.e. carbon monoxide, oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon ) and durability of pollution control devices.

It also prescribes requirements, marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity and testing.
Motorcycles (Emissions)
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
13.040.50
43.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Emissions
Pollution
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/THA/519 Thailand 2018 Energy conservation and efficiency
Technical regulation or specifications,…
Technical regulation or specifications, Conformity assessment procedures
 Manufacturing
This standard deals with energy efficiency of A.C…
This standard deals with energy efficiency of A.C. electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers cooled by vapor compression systemfor household and similar use.

It prescribes scope; definitions; characteristics; marking and labeling; sampling and criteria for conformity.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment by establishing energy efficiency of A.C. electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers cooled by vapor compression systemfor household and similar use
Measure description Coverage of the measure
This standard deals with energy efficiency of A.C. electric refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers cooled by vapor compression systemfor household and similar use.

It prescribes scope; definitions; characteristics; marking and labeling; sampling and criteria for conformity.
Domestic refrigerating appliances
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
97.040.30
8418
Subsidy amount Implementation period
entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/2 Thailand 2018 Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition Other 5. Export Prohibition for Natural Sand
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the exports of Natural Sand

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Export Prohibition for Natural Sand
Natural Sand
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
 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 28 September 2018
Keywords
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/2 Thailand 2018 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Other
6. Import Prohibition for Retreaded or used…
6. Import Prohibition for Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber and its waste and scrap
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber and its waste and scrap

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import Prohibition for Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber and its waste and scrap
Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber and its waste and scrap
Type of measure
P: 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 28 September 2018
Keywords
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/2 Thailand 2018 Ozone layer protection Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
8. Import Prohibition for Household refrigerator,…
8. Import Prohibition for Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator and freezer utilizing CFCs in the production process
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator and freezer utilizing CFCs in the production process

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Import Prohibition for Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator and freezer utilizing CFCs in the production process
Household refrigerator, combined refrigerator and freezer utilizing CFCs in the production process
Type of measure
P: 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 28 September 2018
Keywords
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/2 Thailand 2018
Sustainable forestry management, Natural…
Sustainable forestry management, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition Forestry
10. Import Prohibition for Logs and sawn woods…
10. Import Prohibition for Logs and sawn woods which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by prohibiting the exports of Logs and sawn woods which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Import Prohibition for Logs and sawn woods which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces
Logs and sawn woods which are made of teak trees, rubber trees or forbidden trees from the border of Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces
Type of measure
P: 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 28 September 2018
Keywords
Forest
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/2 Thailand 2018
Sustainable forestry management, Natural…
Sustainable forestry management, Natural resources conservation
 Export licences Forestry
19. Non-automatic licensing on exports of Wood…
19. Non-automatic licensing on exports of Wood and sawn wood
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by establishing Non-automatic licensing on exports of Wood and sawn wood

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
19. Non-automatic licensing on exports of Wood and sawn wood
Wood and sawn wood
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 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 28 September 2018
Keywords
Forest
Natural resources