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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/USA/1261 United States of America 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Water management and conservation
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing, Other
Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures,…
Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to make conforming changes to existing drinking water regulations based on the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 (RLDWA) and the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 (CFSA). Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) prohibits the use and introduction into commerce of certain plumbing products that are not lead free. The RLDWA revised the definition of lead free to lower the allowable maximum lead content from 8.0 percent to a weighted average of 0.25 percent of the wetted surfaces of plumbing products and established a statutory method for calculating lead content. In addition, the RLDWA created exemptions from the lead free requirements for plumbing products that are used exclusively for nonpotable services as well as for other specified products. The CFSA further amended section 1417 to exempt fire hydrants from these requirements.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and human health by implementing changes to existing drinking water regulations based on the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 (RLDWA) and the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 (CFSA)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to make conforming changes to existing drinking water regulations based on the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 (RLDWA) and the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 (CFSA). Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) prohibits the use and introduction into commerce of certain plumbing products that are not lead free. The RLDWA revised the definition of lead free to lower the allowable maximum lead content from 8.0 percent to a weighted average of 0.25 percent of the wetted surfaces of plumbing products and established a statutory method for calculating lead content. In addition, the RLDWA created exemptions from the lead free requirements for plumbing products that are used exclusively for nonpotable services as well as for other specified products. The CFSA further amended section 1417 to exempt fire hydrants from these requirements.
Pipes, fittings, fixtures. Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics. Water quality, Domestic safety, Pipeline components and pipelines
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
13.060
13.120
23.040
3917
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: To be determined
Keywords
Environment
Water
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures G/SPS/N/CIV/13 Côte d’Ivoire 2017 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Manufacturing
Decree No. 2013-327 of 22 May 2013 on the…
Decree No. 2013-327 of 22 May 2013 on the prohibition of the production, importation, marketing, possession and use of plastic bags
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting all production, importation and marketing of ordinary biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastic bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decree No. 2013-327 of 22 May 2013 on the prohibition of the production, importation, marketing, possession and use of plastic bags
Ordinary biodegradable and non- biodegradable plastic bags
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force: Already in force
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/PRY/7 Paraguay 2017
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Other PLASTIC BAGS AND BIODEGRADABLE BAGS
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by reducing the use of polyethylene plastic and by establishing import licensing regime for plastic bags and biodegradable bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
PLASTIC BAGS AND BIODEGRADABLE BAGS
Plastic bags and biodegradable bags
- Sacks and bags (including cones):
Of polymers of ethylene
Of a capacity not exceeding 1,000 cm3
Other
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/2 Mauritius 2017 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Regulations: Environment Protection (Banning of…
Regulations: Environment Protection (Banning of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2015

QR No. 8: Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags
Environment related objective
Protect the environment against plastic bags

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of GATT-General Exceptions - Necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulations: Environment Protection (Banning of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2015

QR No. 8: Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags
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.
However, the import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/3 2017 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protect the environment against plastic bags

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of GATT-General Exceptions - Necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulations: Environment Protection (Banning of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2015

QR No. 8: Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags
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.
However, the import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31/12/2016.
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/ARE/337 United Arab Emirates 2016 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of…
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.250
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 180 days from date of publication of approved version
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/BHR/457 Bahrain, Kingdom of 2016 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.251
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 180 days from date of publication of approved version
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/KWT/339 Kuwait, the State of 2016 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.252
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 180 days from date of publication of approved version
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/OMN/277 Oman 2016 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.253
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 180 days from date of publication of approved version
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/QAT/453 Qatar 2016 Waste management and recycling Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Technical Regulation for " Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Intended to Come Into Contact with Food"
This draft technical regulation is concerned with manufacturing process for recycled plastic materials and articles intended for use in contact with food.
Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs
Type of measure
Technical regulation or specifications
 ICS - HS Code
67.254
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force 180 days from date of publication of approved version
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle