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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
11. Hazardous wastes: Imports of waste classified…
11. Hazardous wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.
Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of hazardous wastes and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner which will protect human health and the environmental against the adverse effects which may result under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention, and the OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Hazardous wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.
Hazardous wastes
Type of measure
Conditional prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/15/REV.1 Philippines 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Manufacturing, Other
5.3. Recyclable materials containing hazardous…
5.3. Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances: Importation clearance is required for the importation of recyclable materials containing hazardous substances to prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. It serves as a stop gap measure to support the recycling industry in the Philippines. The importation clearance is only issued to registered importer in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office (EMB-CO).
Environment related objective
To prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment under the Basel Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.3. Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances: Importation clearance is required for the importation of recyclable materials containing hazardous substances to prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. It serves as a stop gap measure to support the recycling industry in the Philippines. The importation clearance is only issued to registered importer in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office (EMB-CO).
Scrap metals, solid plastic materials, electronic assemblies and scrap, used oil, and fly ash
Type of measure
Importation clearance
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2021 and 2022.
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Plastic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/USA United States of America 2023 Environmental goods and services promotion Tax concessions Chemicals
Sub–Federal Level Programs: Maine: Renewable…
Sub–Federal Level Programs: Maine: Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit: "Renewable chemical" means a chemical that: (1) is the product of, or reliant upon, biological conversion, thermal conversion or a combination of biological and thermal conversion of renewable biomass or is a cellulose nanomaterial; (2) is sold or used by the taxpayer for the production of chemicals, polymers, plastics or formulated products; or as a chemical, polymer, plastic or formulated product; (3) is not less than 95% biobased content, as determined by testing; and (4) is not sold or used for production of any, or sold as, food, feed or fuel. "Renewable chemical" may include cellulosic sugars used to produce aquaculture feed; and a food additive, supplement, vitamin, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical that does not provide caloric value and is not considered food or feed
Environment related objective
To support the use of renewable chemicals for the production of chemicals, polymers, plastics or formulated product; to ensure that renewable chemicals is not less than 95% biobased content
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sub–Federal Level Programs: Maine: Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit: "Renewable chemical" means a chemical that: (1) is the product of, or reliant upon, biological conversion, thermal conversion or a combination of biological and thermal conversion of renewable biomass or is a cellulose nanomaterial; (2) is sold or used by the taxpayer for the production of chemicals, polymers, plastics or formulated products; or as a chemical, polymer, plastic or formulated product; (3) is not less than 95% biobased content, as determined by testing; and (4) is not sold or used for production of any, or sold as, food, feed or fuel. "Renewable chemical" may include cellulosic sugars used to produce aquaculture feed; and a food additive, supplement, vitamin, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical that does not provide caloric value and is not considered food or feed
Producers of renewable chemicals
Type of measure
Tax credit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
A credit in the amount of 8¢ per pound of renewable chemical produced in the State.
 Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Renewable
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/365 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1445 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/876 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/979 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1782 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals
DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair —…
DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair — Specification, First Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults. This standard does not cover chairs intended for children and bathroom use. This East African Standard allows for two levels of performance based on the end use of the chair, domestic or commercial. The forces used are sufficient to apply to chairs intended for adult use and also to ensure that a chair meets the minimum requirements in its intended environment, but do not ensure that failure will not eventually occur either as a result of habitual misuse or after three years of service. (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating plastics
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1150: 2023, Plastic monobloc chair — Specification, First Edition: This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the evaluation and selection of plastic monobloc chairs for adults. This standard does not cover chairs intended for children and bathroom use. This East African Standard allows for two levels of performance based on the end use of the chair, domestic or commercial. The forces used are sufficient to apply to chairs intended for adult use and also to ensure that a chair meets the minimum requirements in its intended environment, but do not ensure that failure will not eventually occur either as a result of habitual misuse or after three years of service. (...)
PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; Other rubber and plastics products; Plastic monobloc chair
Type of measure
Technical specifications
 ICS - HS Code
39
83.140.99
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BDI/395 ; G/TBT/N/KEN/1481 ; G/TBT/N/RWA/919 ; G/TBT/N/TZA/1015 ; G/TBT/N/UGA/1828 Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Conformity assessment procedures Agriculture, Chemicals
DEAS 1166:2023, Code of Practice for Handling,…
DEAS 1166:2023, Code of Practice for Handling, Storage and Disposal of Bagged Fertilizers or Fertilizer supplements, first edition: This Draft East African standard lays down recommended code of practice for handling, storage and disposal of fertilizers or fertilizer supplements packed in bags, with or without a plastics liner.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the handling, storage and disposal of fertilizers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DEAS 1166:2023, Code of Practice for Handling, Storage and Disposal of Bagged Fertilizers or Fertilizer supplements, first edition: This Draft East African standard lays down recommended code of practice for handling, storage and disposal of fertilizers or fertilizer supplements packed in bags, with or without a plastics liner.
Fertilizers
Type of measure
Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
31
65.080
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BRA/1479 Brazil 2023 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Inmetro Public Consultation No. 1, 7 February…
Inmetro Public Consultation No. 1, 7 February 2023 is a proposal of technical regulations for structured polyethylene and concrete pipes for conduction of rainwater and sewage.
Environment related objective
To protect the integrity of the environment by avoiding risks that compromise the performance of rainwater and sewage systems
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Inmetro Public Consultation No. 1, 7 February 2023 is a proposal of technical regulations for structured polyethylene and concrete pipes for conduction of rainwater and sewage.
Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, e.g. joints, elbows, flanges, of plastics
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
3917
Subsidy amount Implementation period
NA
Keywords
Environment
Water
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CAN/706 Canada 2023
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Soil management and…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Soil management and conservation, Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention…
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation: The Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation (the Regulation) 1. Prohibits: • single-use plastic shopping bags including those made from compostable and biodegradable plastics; • food service providers from using foodservice packaging (e.g., containers, cartons, egg cartons, cups, plates, bowls, trays, meat trays and film wrap) made from compostable plastics, biodegradable plastics polystyrene foam, PVC (polyvinylchloride) and PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) to package prepared food and beverages for sale in B.C. (...) The objective of the Regulation is to prevent single-use and plastic pollution by eliminating or restricting the sale and distribution of oxo-degradable plastic and three categories of single-use plastic items in British Columbia that pose a threat to the environment, are hard to recycle, and have readily available alternatives. A Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution prepared by the Government of Canada and published in 2020 found that macroplastics in the environment pose a threat of harm to wildlife and their habitat, and recommended action to reduce macroplastics that end up in the environment. (...) Research indicates that they are not suitable for composting or anaerobic digestion processing, do not breakdown in landfills or if littered in marine environments, and are not suitable for recycling. In addition, there are potential toxic effects on soils from the residual additives.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the use of single use plastic and by reducing the pollution caused by plastics; to foster circular economy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation: The Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation (the Regulation) 1. Prohibits: • single-use plastic shopping bags including those made from compostable and biodegradable plastics; • food service providers from using foodservice packaging (e.g., containers, cartons, egg cartons, cups, plates, bowls, trays, meat trays and film wrap) made from compostable plastics, biodegradable plastics polystyrene foam, PVC (polyvinylchloride) and PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) to package prepared food and beverages for sale in B.C. (...) The objective of the Regulation is to prevent single-use and plastic pollution by eliminating or restricting the sale and distribution of oxo-degradable plastic and three categories of single-use plastic items in British Columbia that pose a threat to the environment, are hard to recycle, and have readily available alternatives. A Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution prepared by the Government of Canada and published in 2020 found that macroplastics in the environment pose a threat of harm to wildlife and their habitat, and recommended action to reduce macroplastics that end up in the environment. (...) Research indicates that they are not suitable for composting or anaerobic digestion processing, do not breakdown in landfills or if littered in marine environments, and are not suitable for recycling. In addition, there are potential toxic effects on soils from the residual additives.
Refuse sacks and bags, of polymers of ethylene; Sacks and bags, including cones, of polymers of ethylene; Sacks and bags, including cones, of plastics; Utensils, kitchenware, of plastics; Disposable tumblers & cups of plastics; Other disposable tableware, of plastics; and Kitchenware, of plastics; Sacks and bags, incl. cones, of polymers of ethylene; Sacks and bags, incl. cones, of plastics (excl. those of polymers of ethylene); Tableware and kitchenware, of plastics
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 20 December 2023; (with a transition period with respect to the prohibition on polystyrene foam trays used to contain meat, poultry and fish requiring further preparation delayed until 1 July 2030) .
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Plastic
Pollution
Recycle
Soil
Waste
Water
Wildlife
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/CHE/276 Switzerland 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Chemicals, Manufacturing
Annexes 2 and 3 of the Ordinance on Protection…
Annexes 2 and 3 of the Ordinance on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Chemicals Ordinance; ChemO): Annex 2: The technical regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and preparations will be updated and thus adapted to technical progress in the EU (19th and 20th ATP of the EU CLP Regulation): For two groups of substances (borates/ethylhexanoic acid and its salts), stricter criteria for classification with regard to reprotoxicity (additivity principle) are to be introduced. Annex 3: Ten substances are included in the candidate list of substance of very high concern. This listing triggers information obligations along the supply chain.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating organic chemicals and dangerous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Annexes 2 and 3 of the Ordinance on Protection against Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Chemicals Ordinance; ChemO): Annex 2: The technical regulations for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and preparations will be updated and thus adapted to technical progress in the EU (19th and 20th ATP of the EU CLP Regulation): For two groups of substances (borates/ethylhexanoic acid and its salts), stricter criteria for classification with regard to reprotoxicity (additivity principle) are to be introduced. Annex 3: Ten substances are included in the candidate list of substance of very high concern. This listing triggers information obligations along the supply chain.
Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes; Organic chemicals; Miscellaneous chemical products; Protection against dangerous goods; CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY; RUBBER AND PLASTIC INDUSTRIES; PAINT AND COLOUR INDUSTRIES.
Type of measure
Technical regulations
 ICS - HS Code
13.300
28
29
38
71
83
87
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of entry into force: 1 July 2023
Keywords
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/953 European Union 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Waste management and recycling
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing, Other
Proposal for a Regulation of the European…
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904 and repealing Directive 94/62/EC (COM(2022) 677 final): (...) aims to harmonise the rules for placing packaging on the EU market while fostering packaging sustainability and circularity. It lays down sustainability requirements for placing packaging on the EU market related to its composition, design with the view to packaging minimisation, recyclability, use of secondary raw materials in plastic packaging, compostability and requirements on reusable packaging. In order to reduce the generation of packaging waste, it restricts the use of some packaging formats and establishes obligations on economic operators and Member States, including packaging reuse and waste prevention targets. As regards recycling targets and the related rules on their calculation, it maintains obligations from the existing EU packaging legislation (...).
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by preventing the unsustainable use of resources, promotion of the circular economy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904 and repealing Directive 94/62/EC (COM(2022) 677 final): (...) aims to harmonise the rules for placing packaging on the EU market while fostering packaging sustainability and circularity. It lays down sustainability requirements for placing packaging on the EU market related to its composition, design with the view to packaging minimisation, recyclability, use of secondary raw materials in plastic packaging, compostability and requirements on reusable packaging. In order to reduce the generation of packaging waste, it restricts the use of some packaging formats and establishes obligations on economic operators and Member States, including packaging reuse and waste prevention targets. As regards recycling targets and the related rules on their calculation, it maintains obligations from the existing EU packaging legislation (...).
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics, packaging made of paper and cardboard, Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods, preserving jars, stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass, Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packing of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood, Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of all types of textile materials, Stoppers, caps and lids, incl. crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers, capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves, Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs and similar receptacles of a kind used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packaging of goods, Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment, Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel; Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment; Other articles of copper; Other articles of nickel; Other articles of zinc; Other articles of tin; Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap; wrappings if made of plastics; wrappings if made of paper
Type of measure
Technical regulation and conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
3919
3920
3921
3923
4415
4416
4805
4808
4813
4819
4823
55.020
6305
6909
7010
7310
7311
7419
7508
7613
8104
6306
7612
7907
8007
8309
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: 2025
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Sustainable
Waste
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/EU/990 European Union 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending…
Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for cadmium and lead in plastic profiles in electrical and electronic windows and doors containing recovered rigid polyvinyl chloride: This draft Commission Delegated Directive concerns applications for a specific and temporary exemption from the RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU) substance restrictions. The criteria for a new exemption are met and it is proposed to grant a time-limited exemption in Annex III of that Directive.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating substances used in electrical and electronic equipment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft Commission Delegated Directive amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for cadmium and lead in plastic profiles in electrical and electronic windows and doors containing recovered rigid polyvinyl chloride: This draft Commission Delegated Directive concerns applications for a specific and temporary exemption from the RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU) substance restrictions. The criteria for a new exemption are met and it is proposed to grant a time-limited exemption in Annex III of that Directive.
Electrical and electronic equipment
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
31.020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Proposed date of adoption: September 2023
Keywords
Environment