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Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/CRI/20;
IP/N/1/CRI/P/8
 		Costa Rica 2023 Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Intellectual property measures Other
Executive Decree No. 34433 - Regulations…
Executive Decree No. 34433 - Regulations implementing the Law on Biodiversity: First notification of Executive Decree No. 34433 regulating the administrative and technical organization relating to the management, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, as stipulated in the Law on Biodiversity.
Environment related objective
To protect plant variety and to the management, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Executive Decree No. 34433 - Regulations implementing the Law on Biodiversity: First notification of Executive Decree No. 34433 regulating the administrative and technical organization relating to the management, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, as stipulated in the Law on Biodiversity.
Plant variety
Type of measure
Patents (including plant variety protection)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 8 April 2008
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/CRI/26;
IP/N/1/CRI/P/9
 		Costa Rica 2023 Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Intellectual property measures Other
Executive Decree No. 31514-MINAE - General Rules…
Executive Decree No. 31514-MINAE - General Rules on Access to Biodiversity's Genetic and Biochemical Materials and Resources. The notified text regulates access to biodiversity's genetic and biochemical materials and resources and associated traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. The Technical Office of the National Commission for the Protection of Biodiversity (CONAGEBIO) can oppose the registration of patents, plant breeder's rights, or other rights, if the existence of a certificate of origin and prior consent is not verified, when there has been access to biodiversity materials.
Environment related objective
Rules on Access to Biodiversity's Genetic and Biochemical Materials and Resources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Executive Decree No. 31514-MINAE - General Rules on Access to Biodiversity's Genetic and Biochemical Materials and Resources. The notified text regulates access to biodiversity's genetic and biochemical materials and resources and associated traditional knowledge, innovations and practices. The Technical Office of the National Commission for the Protection of Biodiversity (CONAGEBIO) can oppose the registration of patents, plant breeder's rights, or other rights, if the existence of a certificate of origin and prior consent is not verified, when there has been access to biodiversity materials.
Plant varieties
Type of measure
Patents (including plant variety protection)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: 15 December 2003
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property…
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
 IP/N/1/CRI/28;
IP/N/1/CRI/P/10

 		Costa Rica 2023
Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Animal protection
 Intellectual property measures Other
Executive Decree No. 33697-MINAE - Regulations on…
Executive Decree No. 33697-MINAE - Regulations on Access to Biodiversity's Genetic and Biochemical Materials and Resources in ex situ conditions: The Regulations apply to genetic and biochemical materials and resources of components of biodiversity, whether wild or domesticated, terrestrial, marine, freshwater or aerial, in ex situ conditions, located in any part of the national territory. The Regulations also apply to the protection of associated traditional knowledge and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of such materials and resources and/or traditional knowledge.
Environment related objective
Regulations on Access to Biodiversity's Genetic and Biochemical Materials and Resources in ex situ conditions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Executive Decree No. 33697-MINAE - Regulations on Access to Biodiversity's Genetic and Biochemical Materials and Resources in ex situ conditions: The Regulations apply to genetic and biochemical materials and resources of components of biodiversity, whether wild or domesticated, terrestrial, marine, freshwater or aerial, in ex situ conditions, located in any part of the national territory. The Regulations also apply to the protection of associated traditional knowledge and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of such materials and resources and/or traditional knowledge.
Genetic and biochemical materials and resources, components of biodiversity, whether wild or domesticated, terrestrial, marine, freshwater or aerial
Type of measure
Patents (including plant variety protection)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into Force: 18 April 2007
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Wildlife
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/AUS/6 Australia 2023 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Non-monetary support Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry Pacific Biosecurity Partnerships Program
Environment related objective
To provide technical assistance and capacity building resources for biosecurity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pacific Biosecurity Partnerships Program
Biosecurity in the Pacific Region
Type of measure
Technical assistance and capacity building resources
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 July 2020-30 June 2021
Keywords
Bio
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/AUS/7 2023 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Non-monetary support Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Environment related objective
To provide technical assistance and capacity building resources for biosecurity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pacific Biosecurity Partnerships Program
Biosecurity in the Pacific Region
Type of measure
Technical assistance and capacity building resources
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 July 2021-30 June 2022
Keywords
Bio
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/IND/2/REV.1 India 2023
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit, Export tariffs, Import tariffs, Other price and market based measures, Other measures
 Other Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by establishing a wildlife crime control bureau
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)
Wildlife
Type of measure
(a) procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other entry-point procedures), and required forms and documents; (c) fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, exportation or transit; (e) laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin; (f) import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions; (g) penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities; (h) procedures for appeal or review;
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/ISL/1/REV.1 Iceland 2023 Sustainable fisheries management Internal taxes Fisheries
Fees and charges imposed by the Directorate of…
Fees and charges imposed by the Directorate of Fisheries (CITES)
Environment related objective
To protect the fisheries by complying with CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fees and charges imposed by the Directorate of Fisheries (CITES)
Fees and charges (CITES)
Type of measure
(c) fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, exportation or transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
MEAs
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/JAM/3 Jamaica 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Other measures, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Energy, Other
Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA):…
Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA): Nuclear Safety and Protection Act (2015) – Part 3 – Prohibition and Restriction on Ionizing and Radiation Activities
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulation hazardous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA): Nuclear Safety and Protection Act (2015) – Part 3 – Prohibition and Restriction on Ionizing and Radiation Activities
Ionizing and Radiation Activities
Type of measure
(f) import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions; (g) penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities;
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/JPN/2/REV.2 Japan 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Animal…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Animal protection, Plant protection
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other Procedures under the CITES
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by complying with CITES procedures
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Procedures under the CITES
CITES
Type of measure
(a) Procedures for importation, exportation, and transit, and required forms and documents
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/JPN/2/REV.2 Japan 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other Basel Convention
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by complying with Basel's Convention procedures
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Basel Convention
Hazardous waste
Type of measure
(a) Procedures for importation, exportation, and transit, and required forms and documents
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Waste
Hazardous