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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/2 Singapore 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
Radiation Protection Act, 2007 Non-automatic…
Radiation Protection Act, 2007

Non-automatic license for the import and export (QRNo. 40) of Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus

The Radiation Protection Act is an Act to control and regulate the import, export, manufacture, sale, disposal, transport, storage, possession and use of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus, to make provision in relation to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and to establish a system for the imposition and maintenance of nuclear safeguards, and to provide for matters connected therewith. Administered by NEA
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regualting radioactive materials

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: 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

Non-automatic license for the import and export (QRNo. 40) of Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus

The Radiation Protection Act is an Act to control and regulate the import, export, manufacture, sale, disposal, transport, storage, possession and use of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus, to make provision in relation to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and to establish a system for the imposition and maintenance of nuclear safeguards, and to provide for matters connected therewith. Administered by NEA
Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 28 November 2014
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SGP/2 Singapore 2015
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environmental Protection and Management ( Ozone…
Environmental Protection and Management ( Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations, 2002

Prohibition on the export (QRNo. 41) of Halons
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Halons, a type of chemicals; and to comply with the Montreal Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: 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

Prohibition on the export (QRNo. 41) of Halons
Halons
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 28 November 2014
Keywords
Climate
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/UKR/2; G/MA/QR/N/UKR/2/REV.1 Ukraine 2015 Sustainable forestry management Ban/Prohibition Forestry
Export of logs is prohibited (QRNo. 1) for the…
Export of logs is prohibited (QRNo. 1) for the period of 10 years

The Law of Ukraine “On amendments to the Law of Ukraine on the specifics of state regulation of business activities related to the implementation of commitments and export of timbers” as of 9 April 2015 № 325-VIII

This law comes into force on 10 July 2015, except for paragraph 3 of Section I, which comes into force after 3 month from the date of entry into force of the Law.
Publication: “Uryadoviy Courier” as of 9 July 2015, No 122
Environment related objective
To protect forest resources by prohibiting export of logs for the period of 10 years

WTO Justification: Article XX (i) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Export of logs is prohibited (QRNo. 1) for the period of 10 years

The Law of Ukraine “On amendments to the Law of Ukraine on the specifics of state regulation of business activities related to the implementation of commitments and export of timbers” as of 9 April 2015 № 325-VIII

This law comes into force on 10 July 2015, except for paragraph 3 of Section I, which comes into force after 3 month from the date of entry into force of the Law.
Publication: “Uryadoviy Courier” as of 9 July 2015, No 122
Logs; Tree species; except pine and pine timbers
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition for exportation
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2014-2015 and relates to restrictions in force as of 16 September 2015
Keywords
Forest
Government Procurement GPA/37/ADD.12 Japan 2015 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 2014) 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 2015, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 3 items and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 47 items were adopted by the 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 2014) 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 2015, concerning designated procurement items under the Basic Policy, the addition of 3 items and revision of the evaluation criteria and/or factors for consideration for 47 items were adopted by the 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 2015
Keywords
Eco
Government Procurement GPA/WPS/SME/10 Norway 2015 General environmental protection Public procurement Not specified
NORWAY'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE…
NORWAY'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 3.2 OF THE COMMITTEE’S DECISION ON A WORK PROGRAMME ON SMES
Difi's [Agency for Public Management and eGovernment] Department of Public Procurement aims to ensure cost efficient and high quality procurement that benefits society, including sustainable and social responsible procurement, by providing information and guidance on legislation and best practice on its website [...]
Environment related objective
To ensure cost efficient and high quality procurement that benefits society, including sustainable and social responsible procurement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
NORWAY'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 3.2 OF THE COMMITTEE’S DECISION ON A WORK PROGRAMME ON SMES
Difi's [Agency for Public Management and eGovernment] Department of Public Procurement aims to ensure cost efficient and high quality procurement that benefits society, including sustainable and social responsible procurement, by providing information and guidance on legislation and best practice on its website [...]
Not specified
Type of measure
Special Agency for Public procurement
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Established in 2008
Keywords
Sustainable
Government Procurement GPA/WPS/SME/13 Canada 2015
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, General environmental protection
Public procurement All products/economic activities
CANADA'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE…
CANADA'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 3.2 OF THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION ON A WORK PROGRAMME ON SMES
8. Please specify to what extent, if at all, your jurisdiction uses government procurement measures and policies to stimulate SME innovation. If so, please describe such government procurement measures and policies.
i. Federal Government
The Government of Canada stimulates SME innovation through the use of the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) [...]
Furthermore, the BCIP targets innovations in the following areas:
• Environment ; [...]
ii. Provincial/Territorial Governments
Ontario
Examples of strategic procurement include innovation through programs such as the Innovation Procurement Initiative, the Green Focus on Innovation and Technology ( GreenFIT )
Environment related objective
To promote innovation in the area of green technology
Measure description Coverage of the measure
CANADA'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 3.2 OF THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION ON A WORK PROGRAMME ON SMES
8. Please specify to what extent, if at all, your jurisdiction uses government procurement measures and policies to stimulate SME innovation. If so, please describe such government procurement measures and policies.
i. Federal Government
The Government of Canada stimulates SME innovation through the use of the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) [...]
Furthermore, the BCIP targets innovations in the following areas:
• Environment ; [...]
ii. Provincial/Territorial Governments
Ontario
Examples of strategic procurement include innovation through programs such as the Innovation Procurement Initiative, the Green Focus on Innovation and Technology ( GreenFIT )
Green technology
Type of measure
Public procurement innovation programme
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Government Procurement GPA/WPS/SME/14 Montenegro 2015
Environmental goods and services promotion,…
Environmental goods and services promotion, General environmental protection
Public procurement All products/economic activities
MONTENEGRO'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE…
MONTENEGRO'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 3.2 OF THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION ON A WORK PROGRAMME ON SMES
8. Please specify to what extent, if at all, your jurisdiction uses government procurement measures and policies to stimulate SME innovation. If so, please describe such government procurement measures and policies.
[...] the public procurement policy includes, among other things, the policy for the so called green procurement, through application of the sub-criterion program and degree of environmental protection, thereby putting the potential bidders in a position that they must meet the specific requirements by using the innovative technologies.
Environment related objective
To set specific requirements of using innovative green technologies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
MONTENEGRO'S REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 3.2 OF THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION ON A WORK PROGRAMME ON SMES
8. Please specify to what extent, if at all, your jurisdiction uses government procurement measures and policies to stimulate SME innovation. If so, please describe such government procurement measures and policies.
[...] the public procurement policy includes, among other things, the policy for the so called green procurement, through application of the sub-criterion program and degree of environmental protection, thereby putting the potential bidders in a position that they must meet the specific requirements by using the innovative technologies.
Green technology
Type of measure
Public procurement innovation programme
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/218 United Arab Emirates 2014 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Draft technical regulation on "Camel Organic…
Draft technical regulation on "Camel Organic Raw Milk"
Environment related objective
To specify the definitions of the product, and the quality requirements, sampling, methods of testing, transportation, storage and labelling of camel organic raw milk
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft technical regulation on "Camel Organic Raw Milk"
Camel Organic Raw Milk
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
67.100
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Organic
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/219 United Arab Emirates 2014 Sustainable agriculture management Technical regulation or specifications Agriculture
Draft technical regulation on ''…
Draft technical regulation on ''Prepackaged Whole Organic Dates''
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through regulating organic products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Draft technical regulation on ''Prepackaged Whole Organic Dates''
Prepackaged Whole Organic Dates
Type of measure
Technical regulation
ICS - HS Code
67.080.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Organic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/221 United Arab Emirates 2014 Water management and conservation Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing Green Labeling Scheme For Water Fixtures
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through implementation of green labelling
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Green Labeling Scheme For Water Fixtures
Water fixtures
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force to be determined
Keywords
Environment
Water

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