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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/UGA/1204 Uganda 2020 Waste management and recycling
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing, Other
Non-woven bags — Specification, First Edition. …
Non-woven bags — Specification, First Edition.

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements and test methods for non-woven bags used for packaging.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-woven bags — Specification, First Edition.

This Draft Uganda Standard specifies requirements and test methods for non-woven bags used for packaging.
Non-woven bags; - Sacks and bags (including cones): (HS 39232); -- Other (HS 420299); Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods (HS 6305); Sacks. Bags (ICS 55.080)
Type of measure
Technical specification; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
39232
420299
55.080
6305
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Upon declaration as mandatory by Minister for Trade, Industries and Cooperatives.
Keywords
Environment
Labelling
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1612 United States of America 2020
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste management and recycling
 Technical regulation or specifications Other
Food Service Packaging. Proposed rule - …
Food Service Packaging.

Proposed rule - Amends rules to clarify processes and develop criteria to determine the types of food service packaging that are reusable, recyclable , or compostable as required by the Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment, as notified by Member
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Food Service Packaging.

Proposed rule - Amends rules to clarify processes and develop criteria to determine the types of food service packaging that are reusable, recyclable , or compostable as required by the Sustainable Packaging for the State of California Act.
Food service packaging (HS 6305); Quality (ICS 03.120), Environmental protection (ICS 13.020), Sacks. Bags (ICS 55.080), Plastics in general (ICS 83.080.01)
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
03.120
13.020
55.080
6305
83.080.01
Subsidy amount Implementation period
To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Recycle
Sustainable
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MDA/2 Moldova, Republic of 2020 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
14. Temporary prohibition of the import of…
14. Temporary prohibition of the import of fishing nets made of untwisted polymer yarn
Environment related objective
Relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources, measures being taken in conjunction with restriction on domestic production. Article XX (g) of the GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Temporary prohibition of the import of fishing nets made of untwisted polymer yarn
Fishing nets made of untwisted polymer yarn
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
560811800
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 7 September 2020.
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MDA/1 2020
Animal protection, Sustainable fisheries…
Animal protection, Sustainable fisheries management
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
Environment related objective
Relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources, measures being taken in conjunction with restriction on domestic production. Article XX (g) of the GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Temporary prohibition of the import of fishing nets made of untwisted polymer yarn
Fishing nets made of untwisted polymer yarn
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
560811800
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2012-2014, 2014-2016, 2016-2018 and 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 26 May 2020
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non…
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags. However, a few categories of plastic bags, including biodegradable/compostable bags, are exempted. The import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the third schedule f the regulations.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by banning plastic. Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags. However, a few categories of plastic bags, including biodegradable/compostable bags, are exempted. The import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the third schedule f the regulations.
The import, manufacture, sale or supply of a plastic bag, with or without handles or gussets, and irrespective of their size or type is banned, and includes a non-woven polypropylene bag. The regulations specifically target plastic bags designed to carry goods purchased at a point of sale such as a wholesale or retail outlet, a market, a fair and a hawker.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
3923.21.10
3923.21.90
3923.29.10
3923.29.90
3923.21.20
3923.29.20
4202.92.11
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of August 2020
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/4 Uruguay 2020
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing, Other
22. Prohibición a la importación de bolsas…
22. Prohibición a la importación de bolsas plásticas no biodegradables
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the use of plastic. Artículo XX (g) del GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
22. Prohibición a la importación de bolsas plásticas no biodegradables
Bolsas plásticas no biodegradables o compostables
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
3923.21.10
3923.21.90
3923.29.10
3923.29.90
Subsidy amount Implementation period

Information for the following biennial: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 17 July 2020
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/SGP/7 Singapore 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
Hazardous Waste- Control of Export, Import and…
Hazardous Waste- Control of Export, Import and Transit - (Amendment) Act 2020 (Change to product coverage) (...) adopted the decision to subject the transboundary movement of certain plastic wastes streams to the Prior-Informed Consent (PIC) procedure. The HWA amendment will subject these plastic waste streams for transboundary movement control under the Act. Thus, companies will be required to obtain a Basel permit for the import, export or transit of plastic wastes listed in Annex II and Annex VIII of the Basel Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous and plastic waste and to comply with Basel convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Waste- Control of Export, Import and Transit - (Amendment) Act 2020 (Change to product coverage) (...) adopted the decision to subject the transboundary movement of certain plastic wastes streams to the Prior-Informed Consent (PIC) procedure. The HWA amendment will subject these plastic waste streams for transboundary movement control under the Act. Thus, companies will be required to obtain a Basel permit for the import, export or transit of plastic wastes listed in Annex II and Annex VIII of the Basel Convention.
Hazardous and plastic waste
Type of measure
Import and Export licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 October 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Pollution
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/SYC/1 Seychelles 2020
Air pollution reduction, Animal protection,…
Air pollution reduction, Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Ozone layer protection, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Chemicals, Forestry, Manufacturing, Other
S.I. 41 of 2019 - Customs Management (Prohibited…
S.I. 41 of 2019 - Customs Management (Prohibited and Restricted Goods) Regulations 2019
Environment related objective
To regulate various products in order to protect the environment. Comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
S.I. 41 of 2019 - Customs Management (Prohibited and Restricted Goods) Regulations 2019
Plant and plant products; Fur skins, Hides and Skins of Animals; All Palm Plants; Wood treated and untreated; Brooms consisting of twigs or other vegetables materials bound together, with or without handles; Fertilizers (growing media and compost); Endangered Species; Dangerous Chemicals and Precursor Chemicals; Second-Hand Vehicles; Utensils and Polystyrene Boxes; Non-Plastic Straws: Plastic Bags; Hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas: HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment; Radioactive Chemicals; Vehicle and Chassis Bodies
Type of measure
Prohibition; import licences
 ICS - HS Code
0507.1000
0507.9000
0601.1000
0604.9900
28.44
29
31
3824.7800
4101.2000
4106.9200
4301.1000
4304.0000
4401.1000
4401.2100
4401.2200
4403
4407.1000
4407.2100
4407.9900
8415.1000
8415.2000
8415.8100
8415.8200
8418.1000
8418.2100
8418.6900
8426.1100
8427.9000
8707.1010
8707.9010
8707.9090
9601.1000
9601.9000
9603.1020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 10 June 2019
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Plastic
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 Australia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction…
18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), established under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). AICIS aids in the protection of the Australian people and the environment through the regulation of the introduction of industrial chemicals, the assessment and evaluation of the introduction and use of certain industrial chemicals and providing information and recommendations to promote their safe use.

These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment. PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met.
Environment related objective
To comply with the Rotterdam Convention promoting shared responsibility and cooperative efforts among Parties in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm; and To ensure that no new chemicals are introduced into Australia unless they have been assessed for risks to public health, occupational health and safety and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), established under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). AICIS aids in the protection of the Australian people and the environment through the regulation of the introduction of industrial chemicals, the assessment and evaluation of the introduction and use of certain industrial chemicals and providing information and recommendations to promote their safe use.

These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment. PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met.
Industrial chemicals include a broad range of chemicals used in inks, plastics, adhesives, paints, glues, solvents, cosmetics, soaps and other products. Persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated triphenyls (PCTs) and polychlorinated polyphenyls; Hazardous chemicals.
Type of measure
Import licenses
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Pollution
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CUB/10 Cuba 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Other
13.1 National Registry of Cultural Property (RNBC…
13.1 National Registry of Cultural Property (RNBC)- For the purposes of the international movement of cultural property, the National Registry of Cultural Property of the Republic of Cuba (RNBC) applies a cultural property import control system. Under this system, importers may obtain a numbered document that constitutes an import certificate.
For the importation of heritage property, property the composition of which includes any of the species protected under the CITES Convention, property of outstanding significance, or property of uncertain origin, the matter is put to the consideration of the CITES authority of the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA), the Chair of the National Cultural Heritage Council, and the relevant bodies of the Ministry of the Interior.
Environment related objective
To control cultural heritage with a view to its preservation, and to prevent the illegal trafficking of cultural property; and comply with provision of the CITES Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13.1 National Registry of Cultural Property (RNBC)- For the purposes of the international movement of cultural property, the National Registry of Cultural Property of the Republic of Cuba (RNBC) applies a cultural property import control system. Under this system, importers may obtain a numbered document that constitutes an import certificate.
For the importation of heritage property, property the composition of which includes any of the species protected under the CITES Convention, property of outstanding significance, or property of uncertain origin, the matter is put to the consideration of the CITES authority of the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA), the Chair of the National Cultural Heritage Council, and the relevant bodies of the Ministry of the Interior.
- Documents and other property relating to history, including the history of science and technology, and to the life of the founders of nationality and independence, leaders and eminent figures, and events of national and international importance.
- Collections or objects of scientific interest.
- Products of archaeological excavations and archaeological discoveries.
- Elements of artistic or historical monuments or archaeological sites which have been dismembered.
- Property of artistic interest, such as original objects and works, and reproductions or copies of plastic and decorative art works and of works of applied art and popular art.
- Ethnological or folkloric objects and documents.
- Rare manuscripts and incunabula, books, documents and publications.
- Archives, including photographic, sound and cinematographic archives.
- Maps and other cartographical materials, original and printed scores, special editions and sound recordings.
- Items of numismatic, philatelic and vitolphilic interest, including revenue and similar stamps, single or in collections.
- Ethnographic objects and musical instruments.
- Any element or part of any urban historical centre, construction or site, whether or not declared a national or local monument.
Type of measure
Import Certification
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Wildlife